EACH COATING HAS ITS QUALITIES! Description
Strengths
Weaknesses
Excellent abrasion and cut resistance Three times the puncture resistance of latex Good mechanical performance
NITRILE
Anti-slip vulcanised synthetic rubber
xcellent resistance to oil, grease E and hydrocarbons ood resistance to acids, certain organic G solvents, pesticides, oils and fuels No latex proteins
Relatively rigid Normally low tear resistance o chemical resistance N against ketones and some chlorinated hydrocarbons methylene chloride and trichloroethylene)
Heat resistance (but no flame resistance) Very flexible and elastic Good grip Excellent resistance to tearing and bending
NATURAL LATEX
Natural latex mainly from latex and the rubber tree
Good resistance to abrasion Very robust Waterproof rotects against weak acids, caustics, P alcohols and detergents
oor chemical resistance P against oils, greases, hydrocarbons and organic solvents Proteins may cause allergies
Protection against viruses and bacteria Very flexible and elastic No latex proteins
POLYURETHANE (PU)
Plastic that is a microporous elastomer
lean – does not shed particles like C other polymers Good resistance to abrasion
Low chemical resistance
Good resistance to oil
Poor resistance to hot water
Does not harden in the cold Does not soften in the heat xcellent perspiration reduction thanks E to porous ventilation
PVC (POLY VINYL CHLORIDE)
Flexible at even -4°F/-20°C
Impermeable plastic
Material softened by a plasticizer Good electrical insulator High chemical resistance
ow resistance to cuts, L puncturing and heat isposable PVC gloves D might have pinholes Low resistance to solvents
Flexible and soft like Natural Latex No latex proteins
NEOPRENE
Polychloroprene synthetic rubber
Good abrasion and cut resistant hemical protection against acids, alcohols, C fats, ketones, organic and inorganic solvents, oils, greases and petrochemicals
Poor grip when wet o chemical resistance N against chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents
Heat resistant and flame resistant
Limited dexterity
Synthetic rubber polymer for heavy chemical protection
xcellent chemical resistance against E ketones (MEK, acetone) and acids Low gas permeability
Protects where nothing else protects
VITON
Synthetic rubber polymer – the last resort
Chemical protection against PCBs xcellent chemical protection against E chlorinated, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons
Poor mechanical resistance oor resistance to aliphatic P hydrocarbons (hexane, diesel, gasoline), aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene, xylene) and halogenated solvents (chloroform and chlorobenzene) Limited grip Limited dexterity
INDUSTRIAL SERIES
BUTYL
Very elastic, even at low temperatures
SHOWA
Limited grip
ot suitable for ketones, N esters and nitro compounds
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