Ansell AlphaTec 39-124 13.8" Food-Safe Chemical Protection Gloves
For a tough pair of gloves that are suitable for chemical, cleaning, and food processing industries, try the Ansell AlphaTec 39-124 13.8" Food-Safe Chemical Protection Gloves. The glove's cotton liner absorbs sweat for maximum comfort, while the rough-finish of the nitrile coating enhances glove grip for reduced risk of slippage.
With EN 388 and EN 374 resistance, they're brilliant for chemical handling and the picking and packing of material. As they are available in a range of sizes, you're sure to find a comfortable fit for your hands.
Key Information
- Product Code: 39-124
- European Standards Ratings:
- EN388: 4111B
- EN407: X1XXXX
- EN ISO 374-1: Type B: JKT
- EN118: EC-regulation 1935/2004 & EC-regulation 2023/2006
- EN ISO 374-5: Bacteria and fungi
- Available Sizes: 7 - 10
- Quantity: One pair of gloves
AlphaTec 39-124 Resistance and Protection Ratings
EN 388: Mechanical Resistance
The AlphaTec 39-124 Gloves have a high level of abrasion resistance, protecting you from grazes and similar injury when handling coarse or rough materials. It also features low-level cut resistance for a basic level of protection when picking and packing.
| Hazard | Resistance Level |
| Abrasion Resistance | Level 4 |
| Cut Resistance | Level 1 |
| Tear Resistance | Level 1 |
| Puncture Resistance | Level 1 |
| ISO Cut Resistance | Level B |
EN 407: Heat Resistance
With a Level 1 contact heat resistant design, the AlphaTec Chemical Protection Gloves can help to prevent injury during brief and intermittent handling of materials up to 100°C.
| Hazard | Resistance Level |
| Burning Behaviour | N/A |
| Contact Heat | Level 1 (100°C) |
| Convective Heat | N/A |
| Radiant Heat | N/A |
| Small Splashes of Molten Metal | N/A |
| Large Splashes of Molten Metal | N/A |
EN 374: Chemical Resistance
Ansell's Food-Safe Chemical Protection Gloves have a Type B chemical resistance, and can protect your skin from the hazardous substances listed below. The gloves will withstand these chemicals on their surface for approximately 480 minutes before they start to permeate the material.
| Chemical | Breakthrough Time |
| n-Heptane | >480 minutes |
| Sodium Hydroxide (40%) | >480 minutes |
| Formaldehyde (37%) | >480 minutes |
Food Safe Declaration
These gloves adhere to the EC-regulation 1935/2004 and EC-regulation 2023/2006 for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
Suitable Environments for Use
Ansell AlphaTec Gloves protect your hands from chemicals and coarse materials, and their food-safe design enables the user to hygienically handle foodstuffs. This makes them well-suited to industries such as the chemical testing and food manufacturing.
Recommended job-tasks for these gloves include (but are not limited to):
- Light-duty chemical handling and processing
- Handling of rough or coarse materials
- General, low-risk handling tasks
- Cleaning and janitorial work
- Food handling
- Food processing and packaging
- Applying a finish to materials
- Adjusting panel parts and components
- Supporting and maintaining production lines
- Repairing and maintaining equipment
- Assembling and disassembling of equipment
- Oil, fluids, and filter changing
Key Features and Benefits
- Pair of nitrile-coated, food-safe chemical protection gloves
- Ideal for job tasks in the automotive aftermarket, chemical, and metal fabrication industries
- High level of abrasion resistance allows for safe handling of coarse materials
- Designed with chemical resistance to keep skin safe when handling a selection of hazardous substances
- Can be used for brief, intermittent contact with hot materials up to 100°C
- Contact contamination risk reduced by resistance to bacteria and fungi
- Cotton liner assists with reducing and absorbing perspiration for maximum wearer comfort
- Pre-flexed and curved finger with winged thumbs construction minimises hand fatigue
- Food-safe construction allows for hygienic contact with various foodstuffs
- Rough surface finish optimises glove grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Latex-free construction makes these suitable for latex-allergy sufferers
- Available in a range of sizes to help you to find a comfortable fit
Sizing Of the Reusable Nitrile Gloves
The AlphaTec Nitrile Gloves are available in a range of sizes, so you can find the most comfortable fit for your hands. To discover which size is right for you, start by measuring the length of your hand and the circumference of your palm (as seen below).
Once you have these measurements, compare them to the table below to find out which glove size you should choose. If your measurements fall between two sizes, it's best to choose the larger size for a more comfortable fit.
| Size | Palm Circumference | Hand Length |
| Size 7 | 178mm | 171mm |
| Size 8 | 203mm | 182mm |
| Size 9 | 229mm | 192mm |
| Size 10 | 254mm | 204mm |
Alternative Designs
For a shorter-cuff alternative to the 39-124 gloves, try the Ansell AlphaTec 39-122 Protective Gloves. While the 39-124 model measures at 13.8" total in length, the 39-122 model measures at 12.2" total length.
Materials
- Liner: Interlock cotton
- Coating: Nitrile
- Construction:
- Cuff Style: Gauntlet cuff
- Grip Design: Rough finish
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