Every week dozens of hand protection distributors, safety officers and end users turn to the manufacturing community for answers to their questions about chemical-resistant personal protection equipment (PPE) for workers’ hands. Many of the questions come up time and time again. Here we have addressed those that are asked most often.*
Sulfuric acid is the top produced inorganic acid in the U.S. Used in batteries, agricultural applications, ore processing, refining and many different applications, it is one of the most often stored and spilled chemicals in the U.S. and worldwide. As with all acids, the concentration of the acid can make a big difference in finding the best glove material: