Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Chemical-Resistant Gauntlet Gloves

The Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Chemical-Resistant Gauntlet Gloves are gauntlet-style natural rubber latex gloves designed to provide durable and reliable protection against chemicals. Offering good resistance to water-based chemicals, these gloves are ideal for a wide range of applications, primarily in the agriculture, construction and janitorial services industries.

Features and Benefits of the Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Gauntlet Gloves

• Unflocked gloves made from natural rubber latex
• Rolled, beaded cuff for easy donning
• Gauntlet-style cuff for enhanced protection
• Smooth finish provides greater tactile sensitivity 
• High resistance to water-based chemicals
• Good flexibility and elasticity for reduced hand fatigue
• Chlorinated to harden and cleanse the surface of the gloves
• Excellent resistance to abrasion and good tear resistance

Applications for the Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Gauntlet Gloves

With a high resistance to water-based chemicals, and chlorinated to increase durability, the Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Gloves are ideal for a wide range of applications. Suitable uses include (but are not limited to):

• Agriculture
• Construction
• Cleaning
• Chemical processing and preparation
• Heavy duty handling where sensitivity is also required
• Maintenance of plant and heavy equipment
• Sandblasting

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 87-104 Chemical-Resistant Gloves

The Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Gloves meet the following specifications:

• Regulation 2016/425
• EN 21420:2020 + A1:2018
• EN 388:2016: 3121B
• EN 374-1:2016: AKLMPT
• EN 374-5:2016: Protection against micro-organisms

EN388: Mechanical Resistance

Test	Result
Abrasion	Level 3
Cut	Level 1
Tear	Level 2
Puncture	Level 1
Blade Cut	Level B

EN374-1: Chemical Resistance

EN 374-3 (Chemical Resistance)

Chemical	Breakthrough Times (For Palm of Glove)
Methanol	391 minutes
Sodium Hydroxide (40%)	> 480 minutes
Sulphuric Acid (96%)	198 minutes
Hydrogen Peroxide (30%)	> 480 minutes
Formaldehyde (37%)	> 480 minutes
Nitric Acid (65%)	> 480 minutes

Please Note: the chemical breakthrough times for the cuff and palm differ. Please see the chemical guidelines in the ‘Additional Documents’ section to find out more.

EN374-5: Resistance to Microorganisms

These gloves meet the European Standards for protection against micro-organisms like bacteria and fungi.

Sizing of the Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Gloves

The Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Gloves are available in a choice of sizes, making them suitable for most users. All sizes of these gauntlet gloves have a thickness of 1.2mm and a length of 432mm.

To discover your best fit, start by measuring the length of your hand, and the circumference of your palm at the knuckle (as seen below). Once you have these measurements, compare them to the table to see which glove size is the best fit for you.

Glove Size	Hand Circumference (mm)	Hand Length (mm)
Size 7.5	109.5mm	176.5mm
Size 8.5	216mm	187mm
Size 9.5	241.5mm	198mm
Size 10.5	267mm	210mm

Documentation for the Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Gloves

• Declaration of Conformity
• Chemical Breakthrough Guidelines
• Instructions for use