Chemical Compatibility Chart for Reusable Gloves

Chemical Compatibility Chart
For Reusable Gloves

A Warning: The information in this chart was supplied to by other reputable sources and is to be used ONLY as a guide in selecting gloves for chemical compatibility testing. Variability in material thickness, chemical concentration, temperature, and length of exposure to chemicals will affect specific performance.

Always test the products with the specific chemicals and under the specific conditions of your application. does not warrant (neither expressed nor implied) the accuracy or completeness of this chart or that any material is suitable for any purpose.

Compatibility Ratings
A — Very Good or Excellent
B — Good
C — Fair
D — Not recommended
— — No data available

Brand of glove	Ansell®			Best™
Sol-Vex®	Alphatech	Chemi-pro	Butyl™ II	Viton®
Glove material	Nitrile	Nitrile	Neoprene	Butyl	Fluoroelastomer
Chemical	Compatibility rating
Acetic Acid	B	B	A	A	A
Acetone	D	D	B	B	D
Acetonitrile	C	C	—	A	D
Ammonium Hydroxide	A	A	A	A	A
Carbon Tetrachloride	B	B	D	D	A
Chloroform	D	D	D	D	A
Ethanol	—	—	—	A	A
Ethyl Ether	A	A	D	A	D
Formaldehyde	A	A	A	A	A
Hexane	A	A	D	D	A
Hydrochloric Acid	A	A	A	A	A
Isopropanol Alcohol	A	A	A	A	A
Kerosene	A	A	D	D	A
Methanol	—	—	—	A	A
Nitric Acid; 10%	A	A	A	A	A
Pentane	A	A	A	C	A
Phosphoric Acid	A	A	B	A	A
Potassium Hydroxide	A	A	A	A	A
Sodium Hydroxide	A	A	A	A	A
Sulfuric Acid; 47% battery acid	A	A	A	A	A
Xylene	C	C	D	D	A