Mapa Vital 117 Chemical Handling Janitorial Gauntlet Gloves
Protect your hands from chemical burns while carrying out tricky cleaning tasks with the Mapa Vital 117 Chemical Handling Janitorial Gauntlet Gloves. The gloves feature a high level of resistance to common detergents as well as the grip and dexterity you need for awkward corners.
Key Information
- Product Code: 117
- EN 374: Type B
- Available Sizes: 7 - 9
- Supplied as a pair
Resistance of the Mapa Vital 117 Gauntlet Gloves
The Mapa Gloves have been tested in accordance with EU standards to ensure high levels of performance. Please find the results below:
EN 388 (Protection Against Mechanical Risks)
| Test | Result |
| Abrasion | Level 0 |
| Cut | Level 0 |
| Tear | Level 1 |
| Puncture | Level 0 |
EN 374-1:2016 (Chemical Resistance)
| Chemical | Permeation Level |
| Dimethylformamide 99% | Level 1 |
| Ethanol 95% | Level 1 |
| Hydrochloric acid 35% | Level 6 |
Following is the additional chemical the gloves are resistant to:
- Acetic acid 50%
- Aniline 99%
- Dimethylsulfoxide 99%
- Ethylene glycol 99%
- Formaldehyde 37%
- Hydrochloric acid 37%
- Hydrogen peroxide 30%
- m-Cresol 97%
- Nitric acid 50%
- Phenol 85%
- Phosphoric acid 85%
- Potassium Hydroxide 50%
- Sodium hydroxide 50%
- Sulfuric acid 50%
- Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI) 80%
- Triethanolamine 98%
For a full list of the chemical resistance of these gloves please see the PDF below:
| Chemical Chart |
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Other
- 420:2003 + A1:2009
- ASTM F739: Chemical resistance
- EN 16523: Chemical resistance
- EN 374 - 5: Protection Against Viruses
- EN 421: Radioactive Contamination
Who Can Use the Chemical Handling Janitorial Gloves?
The Vital 117 Gauntlet Gloves are well recommended for a wide range of tasks that come with chemical, oil and grease hazards. They are particularly well suited to household and industrial cleaning, especially within the mechanics, engineering, factory and maintenance industries. Suitable industries include:
- Agricultural
- Engineering
- General Handling
- Industrial Cleaning
- Mechanics
- Maintenance
- Oil Handling
Key Features and Benefits
- Resistant to chemicals including common detergents
- Highly dextrous for trickier cleaning tasks
- Latex lining for both durability and protection
- Cotton flock interior for reduced hand fatigue
- Suitable for use with oily parts
- Resistant to viruses for clinical use
Sizing of the Gloves
The Mapa Gloves are available in four sizes that should be suitable for most users. To find your perfect pair, please measure the circumference and length of your palm and match the results to the table below.
| Size | Circumference (mm) | Length (mm) |
| Size 7 | 178mm | 171mm |
| Size 8 | 203mm | 182mm |
| Size 9 | 229mm | 192mm |
How Protective Are the Mapa Janitorial Gloves?
The Vital 117 Gauntlet Gloves combine chemical-resistance, oil-resistance, water-resistance and grease-resistance with high dexterity. This makes them well suited to industrial cleaning tasks within jobs that have a high level of oil. In addition, the gloves will protect your hands from burns or irritation resulting from contact with detergents.
Documentation for the Mapa Gloves
| Conformity Statement | Instructions for Use |
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