What Kind of Gloves
Should I Use With Bromothane™ ?

While casual and intermittent skin contact with Bromothane™ is not a risk, it is not a recommended practice. Common sense strongly recommends that prolonged or repetitive skin contact with Bromothane™ (or any solvent or chemical) should be avoided. These solvents remove natural oils from skin, and are particularly adept at dissolving natural oils. This can result in the temporary drying, itching, swelling and roughening of the skin. (These are degreasers, right?) This temporary irritation of sensitive skin is called temporary local dermatitis. Healing is rapid after the exposure ceases.

Impervious gloves and protective clothing really are the best choice if there is any potential for skin contact. Gloves, splash goggles, aprons (when handling open drums), and safety shoes with steel toes are highly recommended.

In terms of gloves, MicroCare recommends gloves made of butyl rubber or other materials to provide optimal protection; Viton^® gloves also work adequately. In some applications a more durable two-part glove might be necessary. Chose the powderless option if it is important to control nonvolatile residues in your production process. These are widely available from quality distributors everywhere.

Here's a really good web site which has excellent technical data about the huge array of glove choices available on the market. It's organized by the Office of Radiation, Chemical and Biological Safety (ORCBS) of the Michigan State University, so it's not tied to any one manufacturer or brand. When you identify a chemical it suggests the best type of glove to use. In the color chart, you're looking for gloves rated in white or green.

Updated: Feb. 13, 2006
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