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Latex VS Nitrile gloves, which is better? Here is your answer.

Discussion in 'Tools and tips' started by HexxInkworks, Nov 24, 2017.

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  1. HexxInkworks

    HexxInkworks Senior Member

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    Nitrile Gloves.

    If you're using something non toxic like water based marker paint, latex will do the job, but for the better quality at a little bit extra to be able to use most things with it, you might as well get Nitrile gloves.

    "Don’t make your choice based on price alone! All gloves do not provide the same level of protection. Latex gloves, for example, offer little or no protection because they rapidly degrade after being exposed to many chemicals found in paint materials. Latex gloves are not a good choice for most painting tasks. Nitrile gloves, in contrast, provide a better barrier to paints and organic solvents—the chemicals that are some of the toughest on gloves. Because they protect well and are durable, nitrile gloves (which cost about $10.00 for a box of 100 pairs) offer good value for your safety dollar. Of course, even nitrile gloves would not provide adequate protection against all chemicals for all tasks. Certain strong solvents used in paints and for clean-up, like methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), pass through nitrile gloves. Nitrile gloves should not be used for tasks where direct immersion of gloves in MEK lasts longer than a few minutes. Other glove types, like butyl rubber, provide a stronger barrier to MEK and similar chemicals, but these gloves are very expensive and might not offer painters the “feel” they need for most tasks" - https://www.epa.gov/sites/productio...oosing_the_right_gloves_for_painting_cars.pdf
     
  2. stoverix

    stoverix New Member

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    I work in the cosmetics industry, and I also have to take care of my house and keep it clean; therefore, I got to work with both latex and nitrile gloves.
     
  3. Richcoop

    Richcoop New Member

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    I work in the cosmetics industry, and I also have to take care of my house and keep it clean; therefore, I got to work with both latex and nitrile gloves. The latex vs nitrile gloves battle is over for me because I saw the pros and cons for both types. I figured that latex gloves are way better for cosmetics because of the flexibility and smoothness they have. Nitrile gloves, on the other hand, are harsher and better at cleaning because they are thick and they don't break as easily as latex gloves do. I would advise you to try both and decide on your own what is best for you.
     
  4. VENGEANCE REVENGE

    VENGEANCE REVENGE Member

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