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W H A T M A K E S T H E B E S T G L O V E ? Polymers Butyl (Butyl Rubber) GRIP DESIGNS Naturally occurring and man-made polymers are Butyl Rubber's tight molecular essential building blocks of hand protection. structure provides excellent chemical Supported gloves Specific polymers protect workers from specificresistance to gases and ketones. Butyl hazards. There is no ideal glove that works in everygloves are manufactured in unsupported version only and are used by the military situation. Best utilizes a variety of polymer coatings for protection from chemical warfare 34 and fabrics, designed for a variety of tasks. agents. Butyl rubber is severely affected by textured grip wrinkle finish exposure to fuels and aliphatic and Natural Rubber aromatic hydrocarbon solvents. Natural Rubber, the most elastic Viton� (Fluoroelastomer) substance known is found in over two hundred plants including the Viton provides excellent chemical breathable vinyl rough nitrile rubber tree (Hevea Brasiliensis), the resistance to fuels used in the aero- space industry. It provides excellent source of natural rubber latex used Unsupported gloves protection from exposure to aromatic to manufacture some Best gloves. hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene Natural rubber is a flexible and soft, yet tough andor xylene. Viton gloves are available in durable coating that provides excellent protectionunsupported version only. For working from physical hazards and provides an outstandingwith extremely hazardous chemicals such as grip. Natural rubber provides excellent protectioncarcinogenic or highly toxic chemicals, bisque finish smooth finish from exposure to aqueous chemicals such as acidsViton works where no other glove works. and caustics, and limited protection from alcoholsViton� is a registered trademarkofDupont. Note: Some Best gloves have no special grip de- and ketones. Natural rubber gloves do not hold up sign, yet still provide good Polymer Combinations for the well in organic solvents, oils, greases or fuels such gripping power due to the Best� of Both Worlds as kerosene or gasoline. intrinsic properties of the tractor tread particular glove polymer. Certain combinations of polymers are used to CAUTION: Natural rubber latex has been shown to make hybrid gloves that feature Neoprene over cause allergic reactions in sensitized individuals. natural rubber latex gloves that are used in BestDisposable Gloves: This category of unsupported Chem MasterTM gloves. Viton� over Butyl is used togloves is generally characterized as a thin-gauge Neoprene� (Polychloroprene, CR) make the highly chemical resistant Best Viton� IIglove that is not intended for repeated use. They glove. Nitrile is used as an overdip in several Bestmay have a donning agent such as powder or may Strong, durable Neoprene gloves natural rubber gloves to provide added resistancebe powder-free. provide excellent protection from to aging, ozone and chemicals. Laminated Gloves: This special nitrile-coated fabric physical hazards such as cuts and is made by transfer-coating the nitrile polymer onto abrasions and also provide excellent CUFF DESIGNS a textured surface and then laminating the nitrile chemical resistance for protection from film onto Sanitized� poly-cotton fabric for superior exposure to organic and inorganic Knitwrist: designed to keep comfort and flexibility. acids. Neoprene gloves also provide glove firmly in place, pre- excellent protection from many organic solvents, Impregnated Gloves: This special nitrile or vents debris from entering oils, greases and petrochemicals and resist degrada- PVC-coated fabric is made by knife-coating nitrile glove, enhances warmth, � tion from ozone, sunlight and oxidation. In addition, or PVC directly onto Sanitized cotton fabric. should not be used where Neoprene remains functional and flexible at temper- Supported Gloves: These gloves offer a polymer quick glove removal is needed. atures ranging from -10� to 300� F (-23� to 150� C). coating over a cotton, nylon or aramid liner. The Neoprene� is a registered trademark of Dupont textile substrate imparts added strength and resistance to abrasion, cuts and punctures. Safety Cuff: allows glove to Nitrile (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene rubber) slide on and off easily, helpsUnsupported Gloves: These are polymer gloves with no textile lining. These gloves include Nitrile, a versatile synthetic copolymer, protect wrist, releases quickly heavyweight, medium weight or disposable gloves. is used to make a variety of gloves from hand, won't soften when They may be chlorinated or have a cotton flock ranging from heavy duty work gloves exposed to perspiration or to ultra-thin medical and clean room washing. lining for easier donning. gloves. Nitrile coating provides tough Cut Resistant Gloves: This special category protection from physical hazards such as is characterized by the utility of the gloves and cut, puncture or abrasion. Nitrile dipped includes either polymer coated gloves or special gloves also provide chemical resistance Gauntlet: high performance yarns that are designed to impart to petrochemicals (especially fuels), oils, provides additional cut-resistance or combinations of these. greases, pesticides and other agricultural chemicals protection for lower while providing excellent dexterity. forearm, allows GLOVE SIZE CHART maximum forearm 10" Glove Size XS S M L XL dexterity, lets glove PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) 12" slide on and off easily, Hand Size 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 10-11 14" PVC is an economical synthetic protects wrist, releases 16" thermoplastic polymer that is quickly from hand. Sizing: Use a tape measure to find the circumference 18" exceptionally durable. PVC gloves of your hand around the palm area. This is close to provide excellent protection from your actual glove size. For example, 7" is equal to a limited chemical exposure and Note: Unsupported gloves may have a rolled size 7 glove. Sizes can vary among different manu- cuff, a serrated cuff or a straight cuff. physical hazard protection. They are facturers and styles. For easy size comparison, noted for being durable and function refer to the above chart and note color coding. Color Coded Cuffs: Many of our styles have well in temperatures ranging from color-coded cuffs for easy size identification and MIL THICKNESS -30� up to 212�F (-34� up to 100� C). pairing after laundering. 1 mil = 1/1000 of an inch
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