Mapa Vital 177 Food Use Chemical-Resistant Gauntlet Gloves
The Mapa Vital 177 Food Use Chemical-Resistant Gauntlet Gloves are certified for use with chemicals and for food handling, making them well suited to the food processing and food handling industries. High dexterity and impressive grip ensures control, even when handling wet and slippery items.
Key Information
- Product Code: 177
- EN 388: Rating: 0010
- EN 374: Type B: KPT
- EN 1186
- Available Sizes: 7 - 10
- Supplied as a pair
Resistance of the Mapa Vital 177 Food Use Chemical-Resistant Gauntlet Gloves
The Mapa Chemical-Resistant Gauntlet Gloves have been tested in accordance with EU standards to ensure high levels of performance. Please find the results below:
EN 388
| Property | Resistance Level |
| Abrasion Resistance | Level 0 |
| Cut Resistance | Level 0 |
| Tear Resistance | Level 1 |
| Puncture Resistance | Level 0 |
EN 374
The Mapa Vital 174 Gauntlet Gloves receive:
- EN 374 - 1: Type B, KPT
- EN 374 - 5: Protection Against Viruses
- EN 421: Radioactive Contamination
Chemical Resistance Chart
| Chemical Resistance | Code |
| Sodium Hydroxide 40% | K |
| Hydrogen Peroxide | P |
| Formaldehyde | T |
European Regulation 1935/2003
The gloves have been tested to European Regulation 1935/2004, meaning that you can use the gloves with food. Below is the conformity statement that shows the certification in full.
| Food Conformity |
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Where Can I Use the Mapa Vital 177 Chemical-Resistant Gauntlet Gloves
The Vital 177 Gauntlet Gloves are well recommended for a wide range of tasks that come with chemical, oil and grease hazards or for use within the food industries. They are particularly well suited to household and industrial cleaning, especially within the mechanics, engineering, factory and maintenance industries. Suitable industries include:
- Food manufacturing
- Food processing
- Food handling
- Fast food
- Cleaning of food machinery
- Cleaning
- Household cleaning
- Industrial cleaning
- Agriculture
- Farming
- Mechanics
- Engineering
- Utilities
- Maintenance
Key Features and Benefits
- Offers resistance to a wide range of chemicals
- High dexterity ideal for tricky cleaning tasks
- Resistant to most detergents and detergent chemicals
- Suitable for most tasks within the food industry
- Latex lining ensures durability and protection you can trust
- Chlorinated finish offers further protection
- Comfortable cotton flock-lining for extended use
- Suitable for use with oily parts
Sizing of the Mapa Vital 177 Food Use Gauntlet Gloves
The Mapa Gloves are available in three sizes to fit most hands. Please measure the circumference of your hand around the knuckles (excluding your thumb) with your palm open and your fingers together. Next, measure the length of your hand from the tip of your middle finger to your wrist.
| Size | Circumference (mm) | Length (mm) |
| Size 7 | 178mm | 171mm |
| Size 8 | 203mm | 182mm |
| Size 9 | 229mm | 192mm |
| Size 10 | 254mm | 202mm |
Documentation for the Mapa 177 Gloves
| Conformity Statement | Instructions for Use |
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