Uvex Profabutyl Chemical-Resistant Butyl Rubber Gloves B-05R

If you work with chemicals, you’re likely highly aware of the risks and injuries faced as a result of your role. The Uvex Profabutyl Chemical-Resistant Butyl Rubber Gloves B-05R offer outstanding levels of protection against a range of chemicals, from acetone to methanol. The gloves also offer great grip in damp and wet areas to prevent potentially-lethal accidents in the workplace.

The product code for these gloves is 60949.

Physical Resistance of the Uvex Gloves

The Uvex Chemical-Resistant Gloves have been tested to EN 388, the European standard for gauging how effectively a glove protects your hands against mechanical risks. Please check the table below to find out the results for these gloves.

Property	Resistance Level
Abrasion Resistance	Level 2
Cut Resistance	Level 0
Tear Resistance	Level 1
Puncture Resistance	Level 0

Chemical Resistance of the Safety Gloves

These gloves have been tested to EN 374, the European standard for gauging how effectively a glove protects your hands against chemicals. Please see the table below to find out the results for these gloves.

Chemical	Resistance Level
Acetone	Level 6
Ethyl Acetate	Level 4
Methanol	Level 6
Sodium Hydroxide (40%)	Level 6

Key Features and Benefits

• Approximately 35cm in length to protect your forearms
• Provides excellent protection against chemicals during use
• Made from 100% butyl rubber for improved protection
• Suitable for working with polar compounds (e.g. esters or ketones)
• Seamlessly coated with bromobutyl (approximately 0.5mm)
• Offers outstanding grip in damp and wet environments
• Highly flexible and lightweight for improved dexterity
• Provides a good fit for comfortable use over prolonged periods

Applications for the Chemical-Resistant Gloves

The Uvex Butyl Rubber Gloves have been specifically designed to protect your hands against chemicals. This makes them suitable for the following applications where chemicals are involved:

• Chemical processing
• Chemistry
• Cleaning work
• Household cleaning
• Industrial cleaning
• Ink gloves
• Janitor work
• Laboratory work
• Paint manufacturing
• Petro-chemical
• Primary chemical processing

Sizing Information

The Uvex Chemical-Resistant Safety Gloves B-05R are available in three different sizes. Please measure the circumference of your hand around the knuckles (excluding the thumb) with your hand open and your fingers together, then refer to the table below to find out which size will fit your hands best. These gloves are approximately 35cm in length for improved forearm safety.

Size	Circumference (mm)
Size 9	229mm
Size 10	254mm
Size 11	279mm

Highly Resistant

The Uvex Profabutyl Chemical-Resistant Gloves are constructed to offer excellent resistance against polar compounds, allowing you to remain safe in the workplace during handling tasks. The gloves offer protection against the following polar compounds:

• Acids
• Aldehydes
• Alkalis
• Amines
• Esters
• Ketones
• Saturated saline solutions

Materials of the Uvex Profabutyl Gloves

The Chemical-Resistant Gloves B-05R are made of 100% butyl bromide. This provides excellent protection against chemicals, making them particularly suited for use in the chemical industry.

Documentation for the Profabutyl Chemical-Resistant Gloves

Conformity Statement	Instructions for Use