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Satoko Iwasawa¹, Takamasa Aoki², Morinao Fukuoka³

¹Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa-shi, Japan.

Environmental and Occupational Health Practice

|December 29, 2025

Abstract

Objective:

There is a demand for information on the proper selection, use, and maintenance of impermeable chemical protective gloves to prevent direct skin contact with hazardous substances. This review aims to summarize simplified testing methods for evaluating glove performance.

Methods:

The survey highlighted a lack of awareness regarding permeation resistance in glove selection. Various simplified testing methods were developed, such as real-time monitoring and gas chromatography, to evaluate the permeation resistance of chemical protective gloves, including the efficacy of multilayer films in reducing permeation.

Results:

The investigation revealed significant flaws in glove selection regarding permeation resistance to chemicals. Analysis showed that thin nitrile gloves offer inadequate protection against chloroform, while laminated film gloves demonstrated strong resistance to various chemicals. Real-time monitoring facilitated glove performance evaluation and confirmed that commonly used gloves may still allow harmful substances to permeate.

Conclusion:

The review underscores the urgent need for simplified permeation testing methods, enabling workers to make informed choices about glove materials based on their specific workplace hazards. Implementing these testing methodologies and adhering to updated safety regulations will better protect workers from chemical exposure, particularly in environments handling hazardous substances. Further research and development of glove materials with improved permeation resistance are recommended to enhance occupational safety.

Keywords:

chemical protective gloves gas chromatography laminate film organic solvent permeation resistant real-time monitor

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