Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Chemical-Resistant Gauntlet Gloves

The Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Chemical-Resistant Gauntlet Gloves are gauntlet-style natural rubber latex gloves designed to provide durable and reliable protection against chemicals. Offering good resistance to water-based chemicals, these gloves are ideal for a wide range of applications, primarily in the agriculture, construction and janitorial services industries.

Features and Benefits of the Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Gauntlet Gloves

• 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

Applications for the Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Gauntlet Gloves

With a high resistance to water-based chemicals, and chlorinated to increase durability, the Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Gloves are ideal for a wide range of applications. Suitable uses 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

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-Resistant Gloves

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

EN374-1: Chemical Resistance

EN 374-3 (Chemical Resistance)

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.

EN374-5: Resistance to Microorganisms

These gloves meet the European Standards for protection against micro-organisms like bacteria and fungi.

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.

Documentation for the Ansell AlphaTec 87-104 Gloves

• Declaration of Conformity
• Chemical Breakthrough Guidelines
• 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.