Best Glove for Labs & Lab Technicians

What are the best gloves for labs?

Nitrile is the best material for labs and lab technicians because of its comfort, puncture resistance, and broad chemical resistance.Gloves must be worn when handling hazardous chemicals.

When choosing between nitrile gloves, ensure the material is thick enough for your hazard. A material that is too thin will tear easily, but a too thick glove will hamper tactile feedback.

Striking a balance between the two is essential, so we recommend starting at 3.5 miles and working your way up.

What 3 considerations determine lab gloves?

There are 3 questions to ask yourself when choosing lab gloves:

1.What is the breakthrough time of the chemical hazard I am handling?

2.What is the permeation rate of the chemical hazard I am handling? How long do I have before the chemical dissolves the glove material?

3.What is the degradation rating of the glove I choose? Will the glove swell, shrink, crack or tear?

Breakthrough time, permeation rate, and degradation rating should guide your choosing lab gloves.

If you are exposed to a light hazard with low risk, then nitrile gloves are most appropriate.Safety goggles and lab coats should also be used.

For moderate to high hazards such as working with carcinogens or corrosive, toxic chemicals, consult the manufacturer’s chemical resistance chart and compare this to your risk.

Should lab technicians wear nitrile or latex gloves?

Lab technicians should wear nitrile gloves because of their chemical resistance, comfort, and durability under stress. Nitrile has more puncture and tear resistance than latex and can withstand a broader range of chemical hazards. Nitrile will withstand your danger and protect your lab technicians from most light threats.

Where can I buy lab gloves?

We offer the best selection of lab gloves at competitive pricing.


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