Mapa TempCook 476 Thermal Heat-Resistant Kitchen Gloves
Protect yourself from a wide range of food industry hazards with the Mapa TempCook 476 Thermal Heat-Resistant Kitchen Gloves, including temperatures that range from sub-zero to 250°C, liquids such as water, abrasion and cuts, and various chemicals. The durable gloves feature a grippy thermal nitrile lining which is ideal for handling hot dishes or using steam ovens, suiting the gloves for use in professional kitchens.
Purchase Quantity
The Mapa TempCook 476 Thermal Heat-Resistant Kitchen Gloves are supplied as a pair of gloves.
Sizing Information
The Mapa Gloves are available in three 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 7 | 178mm | 171mm |
| 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 TempCook 476 Kitchen Gloves Protect Your Hands?
The gloves offer an excellent level of mechanical resistance, protecting the wearer against both coarse and sharp items. The gloves are resistant to the extremes of temperatures, from sub-zero to 250°C, and are entirely waterproof. Finally, the gloves are certified as suitable for use with a wide variety of chemicals, as well as for the purposes of handling food.
Performance Ratings
EN 388 (Protection Against Mechanical Risks)
| Test | Result |
| Abrasion | Level 4 |
| Cut | Level 4 |
| Tear | Level 4 |
| Puncture | Level 3 |
| Blade Cut | Level D |
Read our guide to EN 388 for more information.
EN 374-1:2016 (Chemical Resistance)
| Chemical | Permeation Level |
| Butyl Acetate 99% | Level 1 |
| Hydrochloric acid 35% | 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:
- Ammonium hydroxide solution 25%
- Diethylamine 98%
- Formaldehyde 37%
- Hydrogen peroxide 30%
- Methanol 99%
- n-Heptane 99%
- Sodium hydroxide 40%
- Sulfuric acid 96%
- Toluene 99%
For a full list of the chemical resistance of these gloves please see the pdf below:
EN 407 (Thermal Risks)
| Thermal Data | Level |
| Flammability | N/A |
| Contact Heat | Level 2 (250°C) |
| Convective Heat | N/A |
| Radiant Heat | N/A |
| Small Splashes of Molten Metal | N/A |
| Large Splashes of Molten Metal | N/A |
EN 511 (Thermal Protection)
| Protection Against | Performance Level |
| Convective Cold | Level 1 |
| Contact Cold | Level 1 |
| Water Impermeability | Level 1 |
Other
- EN 16523: Chemical Resistance
- The gloves have been tested to European Regulation 1935/2004, meaning that you can use the gloves with food. Below is the conformity statement that shows the certification in full.
Key Features and Benefits
- Resistant to a wide range of common chemicals
- Highly dextrous for trickier cleaning tasks
- Resistant to contact heat temperatures as high as 250°C
- Suitable for the majority of the tasks within the food industry
- Certified for use in freezers or cold stores
- Nitrile lining ensures durability and protection
- Comfortable cotton flock-lining for extended shifts
- Suitable for use with oily, greasy parts
Who Can Use the Thermal Heat-Resistant Gloves?
The TempCook Gloves are your perfect food-use gloves, as they are resistant to heat for oven use, resistant to the cold for freezer use, resistant to chemicals for food processing and certified to a high mechanical standard for working with machinery and equipment.
Industrial Jobs in the Food Industry
The TempCook Gloves are certified for use with most foods and plenty of chemicals including cleaning detergents. They are resistant to both extreme heat and the cold, meaning that you can use them for oven-use and freezer-use alike. As the gloves are water- and heat-resistant, you can even use them to handle or submerge hands in hot processing mixtures early on in the food processing process.
Additional Documentation
