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Document ID (ISN)55349
CIS number 91-197
ISSN - Serial title 0002-8894 - American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal
Year 1990
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Stull J.O., Herring B.
Title Selection and testing of a glove combination for use with the U.S. Coast Guard's chemical response suit
Bibliographic information July 1990, Vol.51, No.7, p.378-383. Illus. 8 ref.
Abstract Three different protective glove combinations based on Viton, butyl rubber and Silvershield were evaluated for their permeation resistance to 28 chemicals. For all but one chemical, a butyl rubber outer glove with a Silvershield inner glove provided chemical resistance meeting US Coast Guard criteria. No glove combination could be found to provide permeation resistance to tetrahydrofuran within the 1-hour criterion. It is concluded that selection of 2 gloves to form a glove system realises both increased and broader chemical resistance with only slightly diminished wearer dexterity and tactility.
Descriptors (primary) harmful substances; protective gloves
Descriptors (secondary) chemical protective clothing; materials for personal protection; permeability testing; butyl rubber; viton
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Personal protection
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Hand and arm protection