Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
FIgure 24.8
Example.of.a.cut-resistant.glove.
Butyl. rubber. gloves. protect. against. nitric. acid,. sulfuric. acid,. hydroluoric. acid,.
red. fuming. nitric. acid,. rocket. fuels,. and. peroxide.. Highly. impermeable. to. gases,.
chemicals,. and. water. vapor,. butyl. rubber. gloves. also. resist. oxidation. and. ozone.
.corrosion..In.addition,.they.resist.abrasion.and.remain.lexible.at.low.temperatures.
Natural.latex.or.rubber.gloves.are.comfortable.to.wear,.and.the.pliability.of.latex.
gloves. as. well. as. their. protective. qualities. make. them. a. popular. general-purpose.
glove..In.addition.to.resisting.abrasions.caused.by.sandblasting,.grinding,.and.polish-
ing,.these.gloves.protect.workers'.hands.from.most.water.solutions.of.acids,.alkalis,.
salts,.and.ketones..When.selecting.hand.protection,.employers.should.be.aware.that.
latex.gloves.have.caused.allergic.reactions.in.some.individuals.and.thus.may.not.be.
appropriate.for.all.employees..Hypoallergenic.gloves,.glove.liners,.and.powderless.
gloves.are.possible.alternatives.for.individuals.who.are.allergic.to.latex.gloves.
Neoprene. gloves. have. good. pliability,. inger. dexterity,. high. density,. and. tear.
resistance,.which.protect.against.hydraulic.luids,.gasoline,.alcohols,.organic.acids,.
and.alkalis.
