Axcess Industries understands that the effects of different types of chemical exposure could range from slight, such as dermatitis, to severe, such as cancer. It is vitally important to make certain that the gloves you select for use are adequate to protect against the specific chemicals you use. SafetyEd wants to make sure that you know that chemical gloves are made from a variety of materials, such as rubber, nitrile, latex, butyl, and neoprene, but not all chemical gloves offer adequate protection from all chemicals. For example, a glove made from natural rubber offers very good protection from the solvent acetone, yet it deteriorates very quickly and therefore offers very poor protection when exposed to the solvent xylene. Remember, just because a glove is used to protect you from one chemical does not mean it is necessarily going to protect you from a different chemical. SafetyEd wants you to always be aware of the chemicals you are working with and make sure to wear the right kinds of gloves for the job. Stay smart and stay safe!
