Introducing Ansell's Chemical Protection

Every day, your colleagues are exposed to a variety of hazards, such as corrosive liquids, toxic gases, flammable substances, and biological agents. Quality chemical protection for them is vital when dealing with those hazardous substances to safeguard their safety and also the work environment.

No matter the size of your operations, PPE is the frontline defence against any chemical exposure. This includes gloves, goggles, face shields, aprons and chemical-resistant clothing. The selection of PPE depends on the type if chemical and level of exposure.

However, inadequate protection could lead to accidents and health risks. Knowing the appropriate usage of body and hand protection keeps workdays safer and more productive.

That's why Ansell offers a comprehensive range of chemical-resistant PPE, including chemical protective clothing, gloves and accessories. Their products are extensively tested to meet the highest safety standards, providing optimal chemical resistance against hazardous chemicals and substances.

Looking for liquid-tight, spray-tight, or dust-tight protection? Ansell has the right solution for you. Their range of products are certified according to the European standards for chemical protective clothing, ranging from Type 3/4 to Type 5/6. Here is a brief overview of the different types of protection:

Not all chemical protective clothing is equal. Ansell's products are designed with innovative seam technology and materials that ensure strong and resistant seams, preventing chemical leakage. Different seam technologies, such as stitched, bound, welded, or taped seams, are used based on the product type. Understanding seam types and strengths is crucial for assessing protection levels. Seam construction varies based on suit material and product performance requirements for certification standards. Below are details on the different seam types.

Materials are also carefully selected and designed to offer the best combination of protection, comfort, and durability. Much like the construction of gloves, where various polymers are layered for enhanced protection, the same thought process and approach is applied to suits. These materials can be advanced fabrics, such as microporous material and SMS. It’s important that the materials used are also compatible with different temperatures, from -40^°C to 250^°C, and offer additional features, such as ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection, and anti-static properties.

Once materials used are certified, other protective accessories are designed to offer robust protection such as boots, overboots, hoods, oversleeves and more.

Watch this video to find out how to choose the right body protection suit:

High quality chemical gloves are designed to offer the right level of protection, grip, and flexibility for workers' specific tasks and chemicals. They are made from various polymers, which includes nitrile, neoprene and PVC, and feature various innovative glove technologies, such as AQUADRI^™ moisture management, ERGOFORM^™ ergonomic design, and ZONZ^™ comfort fit.

Whether you need maximum or minimal cut and oil resistance, Ansell offers the right glove for your workplace, without sacrificing comfort or dexterity. They are designed to be compatible with different temperatures and offer additional features, such as ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection.

This is where AnsellGUARDIAN^® comes in. It's a personalised service performed by Ansell's safety experts that enables you to create a safer, more productive, and less injury-prone work environment. You'll receive tailor-made safety solution that is backed up by data collected from over 11,000+ individual assessments since 2014.

Want to know if your colleagues are protected with the right chemical protection? Do you wonder if their current chemical suits or gloves offer the necessary level of protection against the specific chemicals they handle?

Through AnsellGUARDIAN^®, you'll be able to find out! You get to access a suite of digital tools for your chemical protection information and needs. It offers a range of services, such as workplace chemical assessments, chemical testing, and personalised safety advice. Experienced technical experts can help you identify the appropriate hand and body protection for the chemicals you use, and provide you with recommendations and best practices to improve your workers' safety and efficiency.

The AnsellGUARDIAN^® Chemical offers a suite of digital tools that simplify the chemical protective suit and gloves selection process for your unique set of chemicals. You can use it to:

• Access Ansell's extensive permeation and degradation database, which contains data for thousands of chemical and product combinations.
• Perform comprehensive product searches based on your application's requirements, such as type of protection, material, size, colour, and style.
• Download Ansell's complete test data on a product, including breakthrough times, degradation ratings, and performance classes.

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*Source: ILO report 2021 - Exposure to hazardous chemicals at work and resulting health impacts. A global review.