Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Chemical Gauntlet Gloves
For applications involving agriculture, construction and cleaning services, it's important to wear the right type of gloves. Chlorinated to a safe standard, the natural rubber Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Chemical Gauntlets Gloves offer fantastic resistance to water-based chemicals.
Who Should Wear the Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Gauntlets?
Due to their fantastic chemical resistance and abrasion qualities, the Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Gauntlets are suitable for a broad range of roles. These include, but are not limited to:
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Cleaning
- Chemical processing and preparation
- Heavy duty handling where sensitivity is also required
- Maintenance of plant and heavy equipment
- Sandblasting
Features and Benefits of the Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Gauntlets
- Unflocked gloves made from natural rubber latex
- Rolled, beaded cuff for easy donning
- Gauntlet-style cuff for enhanced protection
- Smooth finish provides greater tactile sensitivity
- High resistance to water-based chemicals
- Good flexibility and elasticity for reduced hand fatigue
- Chlorinated to harden and cleanse the surface of the gloves
- Excellent resistance to abrasion and good tear resistance
What Makes These Gloves Suitable for Sandblasting?
Sandblasting can be tough on gloves, causing them to fray and in many cases lose their resistance. With a level 4 resistance to abrasion, these gloves will stand up to plenty of abuse, making them an ideal pair of sandblasting gloves.
Testing of the Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Chemical Gauntlets
The Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Gloves meet the following specifications:
- Regulation 2016/425
- EN 21420:2020 + A1:2018
- EN 388:2016: 3121B
- EN 374-1:2016: AKLMPT
- EN 374-5:2016: Protection against micro-organisms
EN388: Mechanical Resistance
The table below shows the test results of the Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Gloves according to EN 388:2003 Mechanical Risk specifications:
| Test | Result |
| Abrasion | Level 3 |
| Cut | Level 1 |
| Tear | Level 2 |
| Puncture | Level 1 |
| Blade Cut | Level B |
EN374-1: Chemical Resistance
These gloves have also been tested to EN 374:2003 to determine their chemical resistance.
| Chemical | Breakthrough Times (For Palm of Glove) |
| Methanol | 391 minutes |
| Sodium Hydroxide (40%) | > 480 minutes |
| Sulphuric Acid (96%) | 198 minutes |
| Hydrogen Peroxide (30%) | > 480 minutes |
| Formaldehyde (37%) | > 480 minutes |
| Nitric Acid (65%) | > 480 minutes |
Please Note: the chemical breakthrough times for the cuff and palm differ. Please see the chemical guidelines in the 'Additional Documents' section to find out more.
Sizing of the Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Gloves
The Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Gloves are available in a choice of sizes, making them suitable for most users. All sizes of these gauntlet gloves have a thickness of 1.2mm and a length of 432mm.
To discover your best fit, start by measuring the length of your hand, and the circumference of your palm at the knuckle (as seen below). Once you have these measurements, compare them to the table to see which glove size is the best fit for you.
| Glove Size | Hand Circumference (mm) | Hand Length (mm) |
| Size 7.5 | 109.5mm | 176.5mm |
| Size 8.5 | 216mm | 187mm |
| Size 9.5 | 241.5mm | 198mm |
| Size 10.5 | 267mm | 210mm |
These gloves feature a thickness of 1.2mm
Documentation for the Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Gauntlets
