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Wear protective gloves, goggles and clothing when working with materials that are harmful to skin or eyes.
Carefully dispose of gloves exposed to chemicals.
Wash your hands well after working with hazardous chemicals and removing protective gloves.
Contact your physician for advice if you develop rashes or other discomfort. Some people have allergic reactions to latex or the glove powder. Exposure to latex can cause occupational asthma in some people. It can also worsen preexisting symptoms for those already suffering from asthma. Some people wear thin cotton liner gloves under plastic gloves for comfort.
The chart below summarizes glove compatibility data from glove suppliers and governmental sites. The ratings are based on the permeation rate of the chemicals. Chemicals can often permeate through a glove without causing a visible change. Other factors to consider are the chemicals you use and how and where you will use them.
Solvents |
Art products that may contain this hazardous solvent |
Occasional chemical contact(disposable or durable) |
Extended contact or immersion (durable - >10 mil thick) |
Acetone | Aerosol adhesives and fixatives | Latex (double glove) or butyl | Butyl |
Citrus solvent | Brush cleaner | Nitrile | Nitrile |
Cyclohexane | Aerosol adhesives and fixatives | Nitrile | Nitrile |
Ethyl acetate | Aerosol adhesives and fixatives | Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) | PVA or butyl |
Ethyl alcohol (Ethanol) | Aerosol adhesives and fixatives | Nitrile | Nitrile |
Heptane | Aerosol adhesives and fixatives, rubber cement | Nitrile (double glove) | Nitrile or polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) |
Hexane | Aerosol adhesives and fixatives, rubber cement | Nitrile (double glove) | Nitrile or PVA |
Isopropyl alcohol (Isopropanol) | Aerosol adhesives and fixatives | Nitrile | Nitrile |
Kerosene | Brush cleaner | Nitrile or Neoprene | Nitrile |
Methyl alcohol (Methanol) | Aerosol adhesives and fixatives | Nitrile (double glove) | Butyl |
Methylene chloride | Paint stripper | Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) | PVA |
Methyl ethyl ketone | Aerosol adhesives and fixatives | Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) | PVA |
Mineral spirits | Brush cleaner and paint thinner, aerosol adhesives and fixatives | Nitrile | Nitrile |
Naphtha, VM&P | Brush cleaner and paint thinner, aerosol adhesives and fixatives | Nitrile | Nitrile |
Toluene | Aerosol adhesives and fixatives | Nitrile (double glove) | Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) |
Turpentine | Brush cleaner and thinner | Nitrile (double glove) | PVA |
Xylene | Aerosol adhesives and fixatives | Nitrile (double glove) | PVA |
Ansell 7th Edition Chemical Resistance Guide (PDF); North - Chemical Resistance Guide; Showa Best Glove; Oxford University; Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Dartmouth University
Note: These are general recommendations. Contact the technical service department of the glove manufacturer for reliable advice.