Traditional disposable gloves offer protection against chemicals for only short periods of time, such as in the event of a splash; while chemical gloves used for longer lasting protection typically have a thicker, sturdier design. But Ansell has come up with a breakthrough solution with the introduction of the world’s thinnest chemical-resistant, single use glove available in the market today.
The Australian manufacturer of protective and medical gloves has combined tough protection against a broad range of chemicals with the dexterity and tactility of a thin, disposable glove in its new Microflex 93-260 gloves.
The Microflex 93-260 is a thin, disposable glove designed to offer higher levels of protection against chemicals for longer periods of time than ordinary single use gloves. The glove achieves this through an innovative three-layer design that resists a wide range of aggressive chemicals.
The exterior nitrile layer delivers maximum protection against organic solvents, while the soft neoprene middle layer provides acid and base resistance. A final interior layer provides a continual dry feel, while also easing the donning and doffing process.
The glove is just 7.8 mm thick, so it offers this superior protection while also providing enhanced tactility and dexterity for easy handling of small parts and tools.
“There are many jobs in different industries that require people to be reliably protected against chemicals while manipulating small parts and pieces with their fingers,” said Joe Kubicek, President and General Manager of the Ansell Single Use Global Business Unit.
Microflex 93-260’s thin design and chemical resistance provides hand protection solution for a broad range of applications including laboratory work, paint shop work, assembly and fabrication and general maintenance and repair.
The glove’s application also extends for aircraft engineers and maintenance workers because it resists common hydraulic fluids used in the aerospace industry.
As a thin, comfortable hand protection solution that effectively resists chemicals, ensures greater levels of compliance with safety programmes.