Disintegrating Gloves

[Luke Maddux]

I bought some latex gloves a while ago to use when applying oil finish. I wanted to keep it off of my hands and keep my fingerprints off of the work. It seemed wise on paper.

Whenever I use them to apply oil, and then get the oil onto the gloves (as was the point...), the gloves lose all of their integrity and begin coming apart. Not melting, but taking an obvious hit to their tear resistance, to the point that I can kind of just tear them by rubbing my fingers together.

Has anyone experienced anything like this? Am I using cheap, poorly made gloves, or is this some kind of unavoidable situation? I'm getting toward the end of the box and would like to be a bit more educated on the subject before I purchase more gloves.

Thanks a lot,
Luke

[Mobyturns]

Look for nitrile gloves, a number of manufacturers have them about $10 per 100. Nothing wrong with the latex gloves its just that they aren't compatible with the oil based products.

[NCArcher]

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[Wizened of Oz]

Look for nitrile gloves, a number of manufacturers have them about $10 per 100. Nothing wrong with the latex gloves its just that they aren't compatible with the oil based products.

Yes. Nitrile gloves for sure.
But where are you getting them for $10? We are paying $23.58 +GST for a 100 pair box from our supplier.

[Kuffy]

luke, i did the same thing. I bought some latex gloves from Coles. they last about 2mins before the finger tips are all torn up. So now i dont bother with the gloves anymore. after oiling my hands smell citrus fresh :)

[Master Splinter]

These - I use them when spraypainting and they hold up very well to all kinds of thinners and latex dissolving agents:

346582

[FenceFurniture]

These (http://www.kbs-coatings.com.au/product/kbs-orange-hi-vis-nitrile/) are exceptional. I got two boxes to spread the postage cost. The list of solvents etc they can handle is extensive.

[Mobyturns]

Yes. Nitrile gloves for sure.
But where are you getting them for $10? We are paying $23.58 +GST for a 100 pair box from our supplier.

I acquire mine from Coles but I have been considering this source http://shopfirstaid.com.au/nitrile-gloves-powder-free-blue/?gclid=CMrOrb23s8UCFdgmvQodwwoAqw NOTe not a recommendation as I have never purchased from them.

[AlexS]

I use vinyl gloves from the supermarket for oiling and epoxy gluing, they seem more resistant than latex. Somewhere I have a list of the types of gloves that are resistant to various chemicals, I'll see if I can dig it out & post here.

[Bob38S]

Just bought a box of disposable nitrile gloves from the local paint store, $29.90 for 100. Have tried hardware stores before, if they have them, if they have your size, the price can vary from $4 + for the short! thick ones with little feel to $11 + for a packet of 2 and they tend to be quite long, usually up to the elbows.

[rob streeper]

Hi Luke,

I typically use nitrile exam gloves. Look for scientific supply places or pharmacies that stock home-care supplies for the best prices. You shouldn't pay more than $10 per box of 100.
When the work becomes more mechanically demanding or when using mixed solvent products such as old style furniture strippers containing methylene chloride I put a pair of milled neoprene gloves over the nitrile and change gloves often. Latex is pretty much useless for anything except water based materials.

Cheers,
Rob

[Luke Maddux]

Thanks for all the help, everyone. Sounds like Nitrile is the way to go. I've got a box coming my way from eBay. It was ten bucks with free shipping.

Cheers!
Luke