CSLB C-33 Painting & DecoratingSafetyMedium
A painting contractor is preparing to use a highly corrosive paint stripper containing methylene chloride. Which of the following types of gloves offers the BEST protection against this specific chemical?
- AButyl rubber gloves
- BCotton gloves
- CLeather gloves
- DLatex gloves
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Butyl rubber gloves
Butyl rubber gloves provide excellent protection against highly corrosive chemicals like methylene chloride, which can rapidly permeate other common glove materials.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Cotton gloves offer no chemical resistance.
- C. Leather gloves offer no chemical resistance and can absorb hazardous liquids.
- D. Latex gloves offer poor resistance to organic solvents and corrosive chemicals.
Chemical-Resistant Gloves
Gloves designed to protect hands from hazardous chemicals, with material selection crucial based on the specific chemical's properties.
- No single glove material protects against all chemicals.
- Butyl rubber is highly effective against ketones and esters, like those in methylene chloride.
- Refer to SDS for specific glove recommendations.
Memory trick: Butyl Rubber Blocks Bad Solvents Best.