Chemical-Resistant Gloves

Best-in-class Ansell and trusted brand options for serious chemical protection.

Chemical gloves are selected for one purpose: preventing chemical permeation to the skin in environments where contact risk is real. Unlike exam or cleanroom gloves, chemical-resistant gloves are engineered around specific chemical compatibility and are validated using permeation and degradation testing. Breakthrough time (how long a chemical takes to pass through the glove at a molecular level) is the key performance metric, and it varies by chemical, concentration, temperature, and exposure method. Degradation matters too—some gloves may resist permeation but physically soften, swell, or crack after exposure, which is why both measures must be considered together.

SOSCleanroom curates chemical glove solutions from Ansell AlphaTec® and other proven manufacturers because low-cost gloves often trade away consistency, chemical life, and physical durability. Ansell’s chemical lines are built around published resistance data and EN ISO 374 classifications, including Type A/B chemical protection for higher-level resistance across multiple test chemicals. Just as important, chemical glove selection must also account for the job’s physical demands—cut, puncture, and abrasion resistance—since a glove with great chemical ratings still fails if it tears in use.

Browse chemical-resistant gloves below to match the right material and thickness to your specific chemicals and task conditions. If you need help selecting by breakthrough time, degradation rating, or EN ISO 374 performance, SOSCleanroom can align the right glove to your application and compliance requirements.