Mapa Vital 177 Chlorinated Food Use Chemical-Resistant Blue Gauntlet Gloves
The food industry requires high levels of hygiene at all time, which is why the Mapa Vital 177 Chlorinated Food Use Chemical-Resistant Blue Gauntlet Gloves are not only certified as suitable for use with food, but will also protect your hands from detergent chemicals involved in cleaning. The chlorinated finish allows for a great level of dexterity and grip, even when working in oily or greasy conditions.
Purchase Quantity
The Mapa Vital 177 Chlorinated Food Use Chemical-Resistant Blue Gauntlet Gloves are supplied as a pair of gloves.
Sizing Information
The Mapa Vital 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 7 | 178mm | 172mm |
| Size 8 | 203mm | 182mm |
| Size 9 | 229mm | 192mm |
| Size 10 | 254mm | 201mm |
Read our guide to sizing for more information about finding your perfect size.
How Do the Mapa Chlorinated Chemical-Resistant Gloves Protect Your Hands?
The Vital 177 Gauntlet Gloves are certified for use with most foods and plenty of chemicals including cleaning detergents. This makes them particularly well suited to cleaning tasks within the food industries, such as the cleaning of tools and machinery.
Performance Ratings
EN 388 (Protection Against Mechanical Risks)
| Test | Result |
| Abrasion | Level 0 |
| Cut | Level 0 |
| Tear | Level 1 |
| Puncture | Level 0 |
EN 374-1:2016 (Chemical Resistance)
| Chemical | Permeation Level |
| Sodium Hydroxide 40% | Level 6 |
| Hydrogen Peroxide | Level 6 |
| Formaldehyde | Level 6 |
Other
- EN 374 - 5: Protection Against Viruses
- EN 421: Radioactive Contamination
- European Regulation 1935/2004 - Food Safety
Key Features and Benefits
- Chemical Resistance: Offers resistance to a wide range of chemicals
- High Dexterity: High dexterity ideal for tricky cleaning tasks
- Cleaning: Resistant to most detergents and detergent chemicals
- Food: Suitable for most tasks within the food industry
- Latex: Latex lining ensures durability and protection you can trust
- Protection: Chlorinated finish offers further protection
- Comfort: Comfortable cotton flock-lining for extended use
- Oil and Grease: Suitable for use with oily parts
Who Can Use the Chemical-Resistant Gloves?
The Vital 177 Gauntlet Gloves are well recommended for a wide range of tasks that come with chemical, oil and grease hazards or for use within the food industries. They are particularly well suited to household and industrial cleaning, especially within the mechanics, engineering, factory and maintenance industries. As they are chlorinated, it makes them particularly well suited to slippery environments.
Suitable industries include:
Chlorinated Finish
The chlorinated finish of the Mapa gloves, has the dual purpose of protecting the hands against rough items and ensuring further grip. This makes them well suited for improving productivity and improving safety at work.
How Dextrous Are the Mapa Food Use Gauntlet Gloves?
The Mapa Vital 177 Gauntlet Gloves use a highly dexterous latex coating that allows for superb handling of small parts and equipment. This makes the gloves ideal for industrial cleaning tasks where you can expect to have to clean small, oily items such as in mechanics, maintenance and engineering.
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