Mapa FluoTech 468 Chemical-Resistant Nitrile Gauntlet Gloves
While working in industries such as pollution control, paint manufacturing and chemical transportation, it is important to protect yourself against high-risk chemicals. The Mapa FluoTech 468 Chemical-Resistant Nitrile Gauntlet Gloves offer superb resistance against the most dangerous of chemicals, with an extra thick design for additional protection.
Purchase Quantity
The Mapa FluoTech 468 Chemical-Resistant Nitrile Gauntlet Gloves are supplied as a pair of gloves.
Sizing Information
The Mapa Gloves are available in four sizes that should be suitable for most users. To find your perfect pair, please measure the circumference and length of your palm and match the results to the table below.

Size | Circumference (mm) | Length (mm) |
Size 8 | 203mm | 182mm |
Size 9 | 229mm | 192mm |
Size 10 | 254mm | 204mm |
Read our guide to sizing for more information about finding your perfect size.
How Do the Mapa FluoTech 468 Gauntlet Gloves Protect Your Hands?
The Mapa gloves offer protection against the highest risk chemicals, pollutants and solvents, with an extra thick design to offer additional reassurance. The gloves will maintain a firm level of grip in oily or greasy environments, and will resist all liquid penetration. Finally, the gloves also offer protection against radioactive contamination and viruses under EN 374 and EN 421.
Performance Ratings
EN 388 (Protection Against Mechanical Risks)
Test | Result |
Abrasion | Level 3 |
Cut | Level 1 |
Tear | Level 0 |
Puncture | Level 2 |
Blade Cut | N/A |
Read our guide to EN 388 for more information.
EN 374-1:2016 (Chemical Resistance)
Chemical | Permeation Level |
Acetonitrile 99% | Level 1 |
Sodium hydroxide 50% | Level 6 |
Sulfuric acid 50% | Level 6 |
Toluene 99% | Level 6 |
What Additional Chemicals Are the Gloves Resistant To?
Following is a short list of some of the additional chemicals the gloves are resistant to:
- Acetone 99%
- Ammonium hydroxide solution 25%
- Benzene 99%
- Butyl Acetate 99%
- Chloroform 99%
- Diethylamine 98%
- Formaldehyde 37%
- Hydrochloric acid 37%
- Hydrogen peroxide 30%
- Methanol 99%
- n-Heptane 99%
- Nitric acid 65%
- Styrene 99%
- Xylene 99%
For a full list of the chemical resistance of these gloves please see the pdf below:
Other
- EN 374-5: Protection Against Viruses
- EN 421: Radioactive Contamination
- EN 16523: Chemical Resistance
Key Features and Benefits
- Offers resistance to a broad range of high risk chemicals
- Extra thick for fantastic protection against hazards
- Waterproof for use in wet conditions
- Comfortable cotton flock lining for periods of extended use
- Ideal for use with oily or greasy parts
- Embossed texture for a fantastic level of grip
- Offers protection against viruses and radioactive contamination
Who Can Use the Chemical-Resistant Nitrile Gloves?
The FluoTech 468 Chemical-Resistant Gauntlet Gloves are well recommended for use in wet, oily and chemical-based environments. While their dexterity makes them well suited to handling, they are highly popular within the higher risk chemical transportation, pollutant, paint manufacturing and adhesive work industries. This makes them well suited to tasks such as:
Perfect for Pollutant Work
Working with pollutants can be a risk to your hands, meaning that you need a proper pair of work gloves to match the risk. The FluoTech Gloves offer fantastic resistance against a wide range of chemicals, while their high dexterity makes them ideal for handling with a greater level of control. This double nitrile layered option offers superb protection against tasks such as pollutant control, printing, petrochemical work, degreasing, solvent work, resin manufacturing and more.
Additional Documentation