Portwest AP91 Chemdex PVC Cut-Resistant Gloves

With a high performing PVC coating and a super strong para-aramid liner, the Portwest AP91 Chemdex PVC Cut-Resistant Gloves combine the best in chemical and cut resistance. Their PVC sandy coat is ideal at enhancing grip, meaning that their liquid proof design excels at providing protection when working in wet, oily and chemical environments.

Mechanical Properties of the Portwest Chemdex PVC Cut-Resistant Gloves

The Portwest PVC Cut-Resistant Gloves AP91 offer excellent protection against a wide range of mechanical risks. They have been tested in accordance with EU standards to ensure a high level of performance. Please find the results below:

EN 388

EN 374 1 and 2

The Portwest Chemdex PVC Cut Resistant Gloves have been tested in accordance with EN 374, and achieved permeation resistance of at least 30 minutes with the following chemicals:

Provide Cut Protection with Chemical Resistance

With excellent cut resistance, the Portwest Chemdex PVC Cut-Resistant Gloves are designed for high risk chemical environments. Their protection against a wide range of chemicals and impressive mechanical strength means that they offer long-lasting protection and are suitable for high risk industries.

Features of the Portwest Chemdex PVC Gloves AP91

• Adheres to EN standards EN 374 - 1 and 2, EN 388 and EN 420
• Fitted with a PVC sandy coat that protects against wide range of chemicals
• Designed to resist most liquids, oils and greases
• Features high strength para-aramid fibre that offers outstanding cut protection
• High grip ideal for use in slippery environments
• Double dipped design ensures high durability
• Gauntlet style offers forearm protection
• Available in a wide range of sizes

Suitable for a Range of Industries

The Chemdex PVC Cut-Resistant Gloves are ideal in a wide number of higher risk environments that demand cut protection. They are suitable for use with chemicals, with liquids and oil, and in dry, clean and dirty conditions. Some applications where they are recommended include:

• Assembly
• Can handling
• Ceramics
• Chemical processing
• DIY
• Electronics
• Fabrication
• Glass
• Industrial work
• Janitorial
• Local authorities
• Machinist
• Maintenance
• Mechanics
• Metal handling
• Oil and gas
• Packaging
• Packing
• Pharmaceutical
• Petro-chemical
• Utilities

Product Codes

The codes for the Portwest Chemdex Gloves are:

• AP91K1RM
• AP91K1RL
• AP91K1RXL
• AP91K1RXXL

Sizing of the Portwest Chemdex PVC Cut-Resistant Gloves

The Portwest AP91 Gloves are available in four sizes that should be suitable for most users. To find your perfect pair, please measure the circumference and length of your palm and match the results to the table below.

Documentation for the Portwest PVC Chemdex Gloves AP91

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.