Ansell hybrid gloves offer ‘one-for-all’ chemical protection

Brussels – Ansell has launched new chemical-protective gloves, which it claims overcomes the limitations of conventional products in safeguarding against a wide range of aggressive and hazardous media.

The group’s AlphaTec 53-002 and 53-003 gloves are said to provide “comprehensive chemical resistance across a broad spectrum,” particularly in industrial environments presenting multiple chemical hazards.

This has historically led to multiple glove types on-site, raising the risk of improper selection by workers and heightened potential for chemical injuries,” according to Ansell’s 20 Oct release.

Based on a proprietary ‘microchem’ technology, the new gloves feature a multi-layered protective design that combines “the superior attributes of rubber polymer and plastic laminate technologies.”

The gloves meet the requirements of EN ISO 374:2016, with 17 out of 18 candidate chemicals achieving class 2 classification, added Ansell, noting that “16 out of the 17 chemicals demonstrate breakthrough times exceeding the maximum Class 6 threshold of over 480 minutes.”

Moreover, AlphaTec 53-003 goes beyond the EN ISO 374 chemical protective standard by incorporating a nylon liner, which is integrated into the gloves itself, thereby providing mechanical protection in compliance with EN 388, along with contact heat resistance up to 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) in compliance with EN 407.

Free from latex, silicone, and anti-static according to EN 1149-3 standards, AlphaTec 53-002 and 53-003 represent a comprehensive solution to primary and secondary chemical hazards, offering unparalleled peace of mind to users worldwide.