Ansell AlphaTec 79-340 Chemical-Resistant Nitrile Gauntlet Gloves

The Ansell AlphaTec 79-340 Chemical-Resistant Nitrile Gauntlet Gloves have been designed to provide flexible and comfortable protection against various chemicals. Manufactured in accordance with European Regulation 1935/2004 and European Regulation 2023/2006, and providing good grip and abrasion-resistance, these gloves are ideal for a wide range of wet and dry applications in the food industry and janitorial services.

Features and Benefits of the AlphaTec Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gauntlets

• Chemical-resistant nitrile gauntlet gloves
• Cotton flocked lining enhances user comfort
• Lozenge finish on outer surface promotes good grip
• Gauntlet-style cuffs protect forearms from splash-back
• Puncture- and abrasion-resistant for more reliable protection
• Green in colour – ideal for a colour-coded environment
• Outstanding flexibility, even in cold environments
• Latex-free for reduced risk of Type I skin allergy
• Safe for contact with food and chemicals
• Suitable for contact with all fatty foods

Lozenge Finish for Good Grip

The AlphaTec Chemical-Resistant Nitrile Gloves feature a lozenge finish for good grip in both wet and dry conditions. This not only promotes safer handling, but also reduces the amount of gripping force required during manual tasks. By reducing the force required to grip, the 79-340 Gloves reduce hand and arm exertion.

Applications for the AlphaTec Nitrile Gauntlet Gloves

Providing reliable protection, offering good chemical resistance and safe for contact with food, the 79-340 Gauntlet Gloves are ideal for a wide range of applications in janitorial services and food processing and services. Ideal uses include (but are not limited to):

• Beef and pork processing
• Fish processing
• Food Handling
• Food Manufacture
• Poultry processing
• Cleaning

Testing of the Ansell AlphaTec 79-340 Gloves

The AlphaTec 79-340 Gloves meet the following specifications:

• European Directive 89/686/EEC
• EN 420:2003 + A1:2009
• EN 388:2016: 2001X
• EN 374-1:2016: KOS
• EN 374-5:2016: Protection against micro-organisms
• European Regulation 1935/2004 'Materials and Articles to Come into Contact with Foodstuff'
• European Regulation 2023/2006 'Good Manufacturing Practices for Materials and Articles to Come into Contact with Foodstuffs'

To view the Food Declaration of Product Compliance of these gloves, please click the PDF link below:

The table below shows the test results of the AlphaTec Chemical-Resistant Gloves according to EN 388:2016 Mechanical Risk specifications:

The Ansell 79-340 Gloves have been tested to EN 374-5:2016 and have been classified as protection against micro-organisms. These gloves have also been tested to EN 374-1:2016 for chemical resistance. The gloves achieved a breakthrough time of at least 30 minutes for the following chemicals under EN 374-1:2016:

Sizing of the Ansell AlphaTec Gauntlet Gloves

These gloves are available in a range of sizes, please consult the table below for details. The gloves have a length of 300mm and a thickness of 0.30mm in all sizes.

Documentation for the AlphaTec Gauntlet Gloves

Conformity Statement	Instructions for Use

Delivery

This item will be dispatched by Royal Mail, DPD courier or UPS courier.

The estimated delivery time for this item is usually 1-3 working days when ordered before 14:00, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).

UK Delivery Charges

Certain orders delivered to the UK are subject to a delivery charge; refer to the table below for more information. Please note that all values are listed exclusive of VAT.

What is EN 388?

You might have noticed that this product adheres to EN standard EN 388. EN standards ensure that the product you are buying meets the safety standards of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), the highest standards organisation recognised by and working on behalf of the European Union. To pass any EN standard, a PPE product must undergo some of the most rigorous safety tests around.

There are many EN standards that our gloves adhere to. However, the EN standard that we’re concerned about here is EN 388. EN 388 stands for Mechanical Resistance, and informs you of your gloves' resistance to abrasion, cuts, tears and punctures.

How Do I Read the EN 388 Score?

Simply speaking, the higher the score that this product achieves, the better the product will be at resisting that hazard. Products will score between Level 0 and Level 4 for abrasion, tears and punctures, and if they weren’t tested for that hazard you will see N/A written instead of a number.

Cuts are a little different and, with the EN 388 standard rewritten in 2016, it means that gloves will either be tested to cut resistance or ISO cut resistance (sometimes called TDM cut resistance). Gloves tested to cut resistance will score between Level 0 and Level 5, and gloves tested to ISO cut resistance will achieve a score between Level A and Level F with the higher letter offering better cut protection.

Where Can I Find Out More?

This is just a brief overview of EN standard EN 388 so you know where you are standing. For further information, you can see the Introductory EN 388 Blog in our Knowledge Centre.