Ansell AlphaTec 87-305 Chemical-Resistant Latex Gauntlet Gloves

The Ansell AlphaTec 87-305 Chemical-Resistant Latex Gauntlet Gloves are reusable natural rubber latex gloves designed for use in the food industry. Providing good chemical resistance and textured to provide good grip in both wet and dry conditions, the 87-305 Gloves are ideal for a range of applications in food manufacturing, processing and preparation.

Features and Benefits of the AlphaTec Chemical Resistant Latex Gauntlets

• Natural rubber latex gauntlet gloves
• Chlorinated inside to minimise the risk of allergy
• Gauntlet-style cuffs protect against splash-back
• Textured for better grip in wet and dry conditions
• Blue in colour – ideal for colour-coded environment
• Good resistance to chemicals and tear
• Safe for contact with food

Fishscale Finish for Good Grip

The AlphaTec Chemical-Resistant Latex Gloves feature a fishscale textured 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 87-305 Gloves reduce hand and arm fatigue with extended use.

Applications for the AlphaTec Latex Gauntlet Gloves

Providing some chemical resistance, promoting good grip in wet and dry conditions, and safe for contact with food, the 87-305 Gauntlet Gloves are ideal for a wide range of applications in food processing and services. Ideal uses include (but are not limited to):

• Beef and pork processing
• Fruit and vegetable processing
• Poultry processing
• Fish processing

Testing of the Ansell AlphaTec 87-305 Gloves

The AlphaTec Latex Gloves meet the following specifications:

• European Directive 89/686/EEC
• EN 420:2003 + A1:2009
• EN 388:2016: X010X
• EN 374-1:2016: KPT (Type B)
• 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 Latex Gloves according to EN 388:2016 Mechanical Risk specifications:

The Ansell 87-305 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, making them suitable for most users. Please consult the table below for details, then select the required size from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. The gloves have a length of 300mm and a thickness of 0.40mm.

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).

Orders that are placed before 14:00 on a working day are usually dispatched on the same day; for orders placed outside this timeframe, they are normally dispatched the next working day.

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.

Please note: orders to NON-mainland UK and the Scottish highlands may be subject to an additional delivery charge, dependent on the size and value of the order.

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.