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What are hypoallergenic gloves? does anyone know where these can be purchased?
Looking at hand protection for a substance we use at work (no other suitable replacement). The manufacturer came into do some training and reccomened the above gloves for anyone who has issues (skin issues) using the substance while wearing Nitrile gloves, but I can not seem to find anywhere that sells them. Regards George
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Rather depends on what sort of glove you need, the task you are doing and the materials in use. Not all hypoallergenic gloves are proof against all chemicals. I suppose you could use them as a liner when wearing other gloves but this too has it's drawbacks.
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Thanks for the replies,
I’ve managed to get the contact details of the trainer, so going to give me an email to ask more about the gloves and where he gets his from.
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George,
Be very careful. 'Hypoallergenic' is a completely meaningless expression - or rather one that can be used for almost anything. I have seen 'hypoallergenic' gloves with free chemicals in the glove material just waiting to cause skin reactions! i have seen 'hypoallergenic' gloves with an internal coating that is supposed to prevent skin damage from the occlusive glove but which has been the subject of a report in the Contact Dermatitis journal of allergic contact dermatitis from the coating!
You say you are using the gloves as protection against chemicals. How are you going to assess the suitability of the gloves for these particular chemicals? Can you depend upon the manufacturer's permeation performance data. No! The EN test is simply meaningless in indicating how long the gloves will protect for as it is a static laboratory test and cannot indicate what you will get when you wear them. (The standard actually states this!).
If from this you feel you might to need a bit more advice PM me with your contact details.
Chris
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Originally Posted by: chris.packham  <p>George,
</p><p>Be very careful. 'Hypoallergenic' is a completely meaningless expression - or rather one that can be used for almost anything. I have seen 'hypoallergenic' gloves with free chemicals in the glove material just waiting to cause skin reactions! i have seen 'hypoallergenic' gloves with an internal coating that is supposed to prevent skin damage from the occlusive glove but which has been the subject of a report in the Contact Dermatitis journal of allergic contact dermatitis from the coating!
</p><p>You say you are using the gloves as protection against chemicals. How are you going to assess the suitability of the gloves for these particular chemicals? Can you depend upon the manufacturer's permeation performance data. No! The EN test is simply meaningless in indicating how long the gloves will protect for as it is a static laboratory test and cannot indicate what you will get when you wear them. (The standard actually states this!).
</p><p>If from this you feel you might to need a bit more advice PM me with your contact details.
</p><p>Chris
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Thanks Chris, I will pm my details tomorrow morning.
I must also add that the substance is not generally in contact with the skin, it’s applied using a syringe and needle, but risk assessments indicate gloves should be worn in case of escape/ leakages etc.
Thanks
George
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