Scilabub Frosters Cryogenic Gauntlet Gloves
Featuring a triple thermal layer, the Scilabub Frosters Cryogenic Gauntlet Gloves are designed to protect the hands when handling materials typically as low as -190°C. This extra-long gauntlet style ensures exceptional cold resistance, while also keeping the hand and arm safe from splashes and spills.
Key Information
- Glove code: GLO_CME
- EN 388
- EN 511
- Size range 8 (Small) - 11 (Extra Large)
- Supplied as a pair
Why Should I Trust These Gloves?
Working with temperatures this low can cause serious damage to your hands and arms, so you'll want to know that you can trust what these gloves say. In order to do that, these gloves have been tested to EN standards EN 388 and EN 511, measuring their resistance to mechanical threats and the cold. They achieved the following scores:
EN 388
| Hazard | Level of Resistance |
| Abrasion Resistance | Level 2 |
| Cut Resistance | N/A |
| Tear Resistance | Level 2 |
| Puncture Resistance | N/A |
EN 511
| Hazard | Level of Resistance |
| Contact Cold | Level 2 |
| Convective Cold | Level 2 |
| Water Permeability | N/A |
Applications of the Cryogenic Gloves
The Frosters Cryogenic Gloves offer protection against the extreme cold, including when handling materials that have a temperatures that typically range from -120°C to -190°C. As their polyolefin and polyester micro fibre middle liner works with a polyamide coating, the gloves offer effective thermal insulation that doesn't become stiff even when temperatures are extremely low. Recommended applications include:
- Bottle handling
- Cryogenics
- Dry ice handling
- Freezer work
- Laboratory
- Scientists
- Sub zero work
Please note that this gloves are designed for handling extremely cold materials. We wouldn't recommend them for simple, cold outdoor work, however if your work means that you have to handle items that are far below freezing, these gloves are ideal.
Which Size Should I Choose?
The Frosters 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.
| Glove Size | Palm Circumference | Palm Length |
| Size 8 (Small) | 203mm | 182mm |
| Size 9 (Medium) | 229mm | 192mm |
| Size 10 (Large) | 254mm | 204mm |
| Size 11 (Extra Large) | 279mm | 215mm |
What Temperatures Can the Frosters Gloves Protect Against?
These gloves are designed for people who work with materials that are far below freezing. This can include cryogenics, dry ice handling, bottle handling and scientific work where you can expect to experiment with freezing materials. These gloves are proven to be suitable when handling solid materials that are typically between -120°C and -190°C, without becoming stiff.
What are the Main Uses of the Frosters Range?
One of the main uses of the Frosters range is to protect against spills and splashes of cryogenic materials, including liquid nitrogen. This can occur when pouring, or generally working with, ultra-cold cryogenic materials. Please note that these gloves are not suitable for immersion in liquid nitrogen.
See Scilabub in Action
Scilabub Gloves are designed for handling items that have been submerged in liquid nitrogen. This includes in vaccine research, where Prime Minister Boris Johnson was seen visiting a vaccine research facility in September 2020. You can see scientists use Scilabub gloves to protect their hands towards the end of the below video.
How Waterproof Are These Gloves?
The Frosters Cryogenic Gloves feature a polyamide waterproof coating that can resist condensed water on cold surfaces. Please note that this is not completely waterproof, and will only protect your hands when handling damp materials or in a place with cold water vapour.
How Do The Frosters Cryogenic Gloves Work?
The Scilabub Gloves feature an outer layer of woven polyamide, which has a waterproof coating that can resist water vapour and water on damp materials. However, the middle layer features a special polyolefin and polyester micro fibre that has twice the effectiveness of a normal thermal fibre. This then helps to minimise heat transfer without the material being too thick to handle materials.
What Does the Frosters Gloves Fit Feel Like?
The interior of the Frosters Gloves is filled with cotton, meaning that they are incredibly comfortable to wear. This cotton stretches up the elbow, offering exceptional protection when working in dangerous environments. This level of comfort for high risk work, when working with things such as liquid nitrogen.
Will I Retain Dexterity in Freezing Conditions?
When handling freezing cold materials, you can expect to want to retain dexterity, as this helps to retain grip for yourself while minimising any risk. These gloves are designed to stay flexible even when handling materials that are lower than -100°C, helping to ensure that you can do your job with more productivity and more impact.
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