TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR BUTYL GLOVES

Durable butyl hazmat gloves are an absolute necessity for any complete PPE kit. Our protective CBRN gloves help meet that need for numerous law enforcement agencies, militaries, and civilians from all over the world.

Unlike other hazmat gloves, these CBRN protective gloves come with a number of mobility-enhancing features that improve the user’s ability to manipulate firearms, operate machinery, and navigate their environment while wearing full-body PPE. 

They’re designed to integrate seamlessly with a wide range of hazmat suits using Kappler Chemtape to seal the junctions. And they’ve been extensively tested to meet a variety of different standards (see below).

Our Protective CBRN Gloves also have a substantially longer shelf life than most competitors. When kept in their original packaging they can last up to 15 years and still work perfectly. As a result, you get better value and easier logistics in the long-run.

TECHNICAL DATA

• DEF STAN 93-55/2, Annex A: Method of Test for Penetration of Mustard Gas
• DEF STAN 93-55/2, Annex B: Method of Test for Penetration of Mustard Gas Decontamination
• QSTAG 991: .Standard Tests for Measuring the Penetration of CW Agents through Protective Clothing
• TOP 8-2-501: Permeation and Penetration Testing of Materials with Chemical Agents or Simulants (Swatch Testing)
• TOP 10-2-022: Chemical Vapor and Aerosol System Level Testing of Chemical/ Biological Protective Suits
• EN 374-1: 2003: Protective Gloves against Chemicals and Microorganisms (Terminology and Performance Requirements)
• EN 374-2: 2003: Protective Gloves against Chemicals and Microorganisms (Determination of Resistance to Penetration)
• EN 374-3: 2003: Protective Gloves against Chemicals and Microorganisms (Determination of Resistance to Permeation)
• EN 388: 2003: Protective Gloves against Mechanical Risks
• EN 420: 1994: Protective Gloves: General Requirements and Test Methods
• EN 1149-1: Electrostatic Properties (Protective Clothing)
• ASTM D412: Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers - Tension
• ASTM D624: Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
• ASTM F739: Permeation of Liquids and Gases through Protective Materials
• ASTM D1053: Stiffening at Low Temperatures: Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics
• ASTM F1342: Test Method for Protective Clothing Material Resistance to Puncture
• ASTM F1790: Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials used in Protective Clothing
• ASTM D2240: Rubber Property, Durometer Hardness
• FTMS 191A Method 5931: Electrostatic Decay of Fabrics

BUTYL GLOVES STORAGE

MIRA Safety HAZ-GLOVES (like all butyl rubber gloves) should be stored in their original packaging in a dark room at a temperature between 41°F and 77°F with a relative humidity of less than 75%. In these conditions, HAZ-GLOVES can be stored for 10 years or longer. These gloves are 100% butyl rubber and should be handled as such, so inspect for cracking especially in flexion spots after use.