Ansell AlphaTec 87-086 Yellow Chemical Food Handling Gauntlets
When handling foods and chemicals, your hands require coverage to ensure maximum hygienic protection. Designed for chemical and industrial cleaning tasks, the Ansell AlphaTec 87-086 Yellow Chemical Food Handling Gauntlets utilise a fine rubber coating and snug lining to provide secure protection and comfort as you work.
Where Can I Use the Ansell AlphaTec 87-086 Food Handling Gauntlets?
The Ansell AlphaTec Gauntlets are suitable for a wide range of industries because of their versatile protective qualities. Chemical resistance, food suitability and their waterproof liner makes them as suitable for food processing as they are lab work. Suitable tasks include:
- Agrochemicals
- Degreasing
- Lab work
- Chemical work
- Food manufacturing
- Food processing
- Industrial cleaning
- Washing up
- Maintenance
- Metal fabrication
- Petrochemicals
- Public utilities
- Tank filling
- Sub-assembly handing
- Oil and petrol refining
- Chemical processing and preparation
- Handling of acids, caustics and solvents
Resistance Of the Ansell AlphaTec Yellow Chemical Gauntlets
The Ansell AlphaTec Gauntlets have been tested to a range of different risks to ensure that they can protect your hands to a good level. They meet the following specifications:
EN 388
The table below shows the test results of the AlphaTec Gloves according to EN 388:2003 Mechanical Risk specifications:
| Hazard | Resistance Rating |
| Abrasion | Level 4 |
| Cut | Level 1 |
| Tear | Level 2 |
| Puncture | Level 1 |
EN 374
The Ansell Gauntlets have been tested to EN 374:2003 and have been classified as protection against micro-organisms. These gloves have also been tested to EN 374:2003 to determine their chemical resistance. The gloves achieved a breakthrough time of at least 30 minutes for the following chemicals:
| Symbol | Chemical |
| K | Sodium hydroxide 40% |
| L | Sulphuric acid 96% |
| T | Formaldehyde |
Key Features Of the Ansell AlphaTec Chemical Gauntlets
- Flexible and durable latex gauntlet gloves
- Excellent resistance to chemicals including sodium hydroxide and sulphuric acid
- Provide remarkable grip in dry and wet conditions for safer handling
- Interlock cotton lining enhances user comfort
- Rolled cuff protects the arms from chemical damage
- Suitable for use with food
- Cuff length of 300mm for wrist and forearm protection
- Available in four sizes
A Number One Choice for Industrial Cleaning
The chemical resistant properties of these latex gloves makes them a top choice for cleaning tasks. This can include household washing up and car washing, or more industrial type jobs such as lab cleaning and janitorial work. The gloves are completely waterproof, meaning that you can work with no risk to your hands.
Sizing of the Ansell Gauntlets
Please consult the table below and measure the circumference of your hand, then select the required size from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. The gloves have a thickness of 0.43mm and a length of 300mm.
| Glove Size | Hand Circumference (mm) | Hand Length (mm) |
| Size 6.5 - 7 | 165 - 178mm | 165.5 - 171mm |
| Size 7.5 - 8 | 190.5 - 203mm | 176.5 - 182mm |
| Size 8.5 - 9 | 216 - 229mm | 187 - 192mm |
| Size 9.5 - 10 | 241.5 - 254mm | 198 - 204mm |
Documentation for the Ansell AlphaTec 87-086 Yellow Chemical Food Handling Gauntlets
| Conformity Statement | Instructions for Use |
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