Portwest Nitrosafe Plus Textured Grip Chemical Gauntlets A812
Industries involving product manufacturing and maintenance often involve the use of hazardous chemicals, which pose a risk to employees and workers lacking the right protection. Resistant to a wide range of industrial chemicals and free of allergens such as silicone, the Portwest Nitrosafe Plus Textured Grip Chemical Gauntlets A812 combine textured palms with a full nitrile construction to repel oil and water from the hands so as to mitigate workplace accidents.
Where Can I Use the Portwest Nitrosafe Plus Gloves A812?
The gloves offer exceptional chemical and abrasion resistance in a number of work environments. As such, the following industries are suitable:
- Agriculture
- Automotive Engineering
- Chemical Processing
- Chemical Handling
- Chemical
- Maintenance
- Industrial Cleaning
- Domestic Cleaning
- Food Processing
- Food Packaging
- Food Handling
Why Should I Buy the Portwest Nitrosafe Plus Chemical Gauntlets?
With a textured anti-slip pattern across the palms and a nitrile/cotton construction, the Portwest Nitrosafe Plus A812 repel oil and grease as you handle tools and objects in a variety of industries. Their Type A EN 374 conformity allows for an excellent set of resistances against a broad range of industrial and domestic chemicals, appropriate for workplaces involving the use of chemicals.
Mechanical Properties of the Portwest Nitrosafe Plus Gauntlets
The Portwest Nitrosafe Plus Gauntlets are tested against the latest European standards for chemical protection. Please find the results below:
EN 388
| Hazard | Level of Resistance |
| Abrasion Resistance | Level 3 |
| Cut Resistance | Level 1 |
| Tear Resistance | Level 0 |
| Puncture Resistance | Level 1 |
| ISO Cut Resistance | X |
EN 374
When tested to EN 374:2003, the Portwest Chemical Gauntlets A812 achieved a permeation resistance rating of at least 30 minutes when exposed to the following chemicals:
| Symbol | Chemical |
| A | Methanol |
| J | B-Heptane |
| K | Sodium Hydroxide (40%) |
| L | Sulphuric Acid (96%) |
| M | Nitric Acid (65%) |
| N | Acetic Acid (99%) |
| O | Ammonium Hydroxide (25%) |
| P | Hydrogen Peroxide (30%) |
| S | Hydrofluoric Acid (40%) |
| T | Formaldehyde (37%) |
Other
- EN ISO 374-5 (Resistance to Micro Organisms)
Key Features
- Constructed using a combination of nitrile and cotton
- Nitrile repels oil and water from the fingertips for a superior grip
- Textured pattern across the palms enhances user grip exponentially
- Suitable for use in chemical, oil and food industries
- Resistant to a wide number of chemicals, solvents, acids, alkalis and salts
- Free of silicone, ideal for manufacturing applications where silicone is problematic
- Flock-lined for added user comfort
What Makes the Portwest Nitrosafe Plus A812 Good For Wet Environments?
The Portwest Nitrosafe Plus A812 are designed to repel water and oil from the fingertips. Their nitrile exterior (synthetic compound) work with their embossed palms to provide the user with an assured grip when handling wet and greasy tools and materials.
Sizing of the Portwest Textured Grip Chemical Gauntlets A812
The Portwest Gloves are available in five 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.
| Glove Size | Palm Circumference | Palm Length |
| 6 (Extra Small) | 152mm | 160mm |
| 7 (Small) | 178mm | 170mm |
| 8 (Medium) | 203mm | 182mm |
| 9 (Large) | 229mm | 192mm |
| 10 (Extra Large) | 254mm | 204mm |
Technical Details of the Portwest Nitrosafe Plus A812
- Interior: Cotton
- Exterior: Nitrile
Documentation
| Declaration of Conformity | User Instructions |
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