Ansell AlphaTec 87-108 Chlorinated Chemical Gauntlets
With a length of 610mm to shield the wrists and forearms against splash-back, the Ansell AlphaTec 87-108 Chlorinated Chemical Gauntlets offer fantastic resistances to water-based chemicals. Manufactured from natural rubber latex and chlorinated for enhanced durability, the gauntlets are ideal for a wide range of applications including agriculture and construction industries.
Who Should Use the Ansell AlphaTec 87-108 Gauntlets?
The Ansell Gauntlets are chlorinated chemical gloves, and as such, are suitable for a wide variety of industrial tasks. These include, but are not restricted to:
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Janitorial services
- Chemical processing and preparation
- Chemical and medical research
- Heavy duty handling: where sensitivity is also required
- Maintenance of plant and heavy equipment
- Sandblasting
Features and Benefits of the Emperor ME108 Chemical-Resistant Gloves
- Unflocked heavyweight natural rubber latex gloves
- Extra-long gauntlet-style cuffs for enhanced protection
- Smooth finish for greater tactile sensitivity
- High resistance to water-based chemicals
- Rolled, beaded cuff for easy donning
- Good flexibility and elasticity reduces hand fatigue
- Chlorinated to harden and cleanse the outer surface
- Excellent resistance to abrasion and good tear resistance
What Makes These Gloves Suitable for Sandblasting?
Sandblasting can be tough on gloves, causing them to fray and in many cases lose their resistance. With a level 4 resistance to abrasion, these gloves will stand up to plenty of abuse, making them an ideal pair of sandblasting gloves.
Testing of the Ansell AlphaTec 87-108 Gauntlet Gloves
The Ansell AlphaTec 87-108 Gloves meet the following specifications:
- European Directive 89/686/EEC
- EN 420:2003 + A1:2009
- EN 388:2003: 4121
- EN 374:2003: ABCKL
- EN 374:2003: Protection against micro-organisms
The table below shows the test results of the Emperor ME108 Gloves according to EN 388:2003 Mechanical Risk specifications:
Hazard | Resistance Rating |
Abrasion | Level 4 |
Cut | Level 1 |
Tear | Level 2 |
Puncture | Level 1 |
The Ansell AlphaTec 87-108 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 |
A | Methanol |
B | Acetone |
C | Acetonitrile |
K | Sodium hydroxide 40% |
L | Sulphuric acid 96% |
Sizing of the Ansell AlphaTec 87-108 Gloves
The Ansell AlphaTec 87-108 Gloves are available in a choice of sizes, making them suitable for most users. Please consult the table below for details, then select the required size from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. The gauntlet gloves have a thickness of 1.5mm and a length of 610mm.
Glove Size | Hand Circumference (mm) | Hand Length (mm) |
Size 7.5 | 190.5mm | 176.5mm |
Size 8.5 | 216mm | 187mm |
Size 9.5 | 241.5mm | 198mm |
Size 10.5 | 257mm | 210mm |
These gloves feature a thickness of 1.5mm
Documentation for the Ansell AlphaTec 87-108 Gloves
Conformity Statement | Instructions for Use |
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