Chemical Protection Gloves

An overview of SHOWA’s chemical hand protection

Finding the right protection against chemicals is extremely important to protect hands during chemical work in laboratories, the pharmaceutical sector, cleaning work and many other industries where hands are exposed to chemicals. In our range we also offer biodegradable EBT gloves that, in addition to providing chemical protection, are also better for the planet. 

The gloves are divided into 3 different types according to the EN ISO 374-1:2016 standard. This method tests the resistance of PPE materials to chemical permeation:

• Type A: Chemical protection with breakthrough times ≥ 30 minutes for at least 6 of the 18 chemicals listed in the standard.
• Type B: Chemical protection with breakthrough times ≥ 30 minutes for at least 3 of the 18 chemicals listed in the standard.
• Type C: Chemical protection with breakthrough times ≥ 10 minutes for at least 1 of the 18 chemicals listed in the standard.

More information about this standard can be found here.