The following gloves are stocked at the Research Storeroom in the basement of Welch Hall (WEL). Next to each glove listed is a short description of its use.

Latex "surgeons" or "exam" gloves - a general use lab glove, provides minimal chemical resistance.

Nytek - a white nitrile latex glove that is solvent resistant. It provides chemical resistance as well as tactile sensitivity.

Butyl - provides protection against ketones, esters, and other hydrocarbon solvents.

N-DEX nitrile - chemical resistant primarily for acids, bases, aldehydes, and alcohols and provides better puncture and abrasion resistance than PVC/vinyl or polyethylene gloves.

Zetex - silica fabric withstands temperatures from -100ºF to 1100ºF (-148ºC to 2012ºC). These gloves resist abrasion, most acids (except hydrofluoric acid), alkalis, and solvents.

Neoprene/Latex - blue neoprene over yellow latex offers superior chemical resistance in heavy duty applications. Resistant to acids, detergents, salts, caustics, animal fats, and alcohols. Also offers an excellent grip on wet or dry surfaces.

The gloves listed above show poor resistance to the following chemicals:

benzene	carbon disulfide
carbon tetrachloride	chloroform
methylene chloride	n-pentane
toluene	1,1,1-trichloroethane
trichloroethylene	xylene

For these chemicals, a glove material such as VITON shows excellent resistance.