Ansell AlphaTec 87-245 chemical glove natural rubber
- Product Code: 87-245
Ansell AlphaTec 87-245 is a lightweight natural rubber latex chemical glove designed for food handling, cleaning, and light chemical tasks in indoor environments. It is intended for applications requiring STANDARD EN ISO 374-1:2016 (Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms) Type B chemical protection, good tactility, and food compliance.
The glove is suitable for process work, hygiene operations, and food handling tasks where comfort, dry grip, and controlled handling are required. It is not suitable for all chemicals or for fatty food applications.
General Information
Ansell AlphaTec 87-245 is a lightweight, flock-lined natural rubber glove for repetitive tasks involving food contact, cleaning, or light chemical exposure. The key functional benefit is the balance between comfort, dexterity, and dry grip.
From a procurement perspective, the glove is food-compliant, cotton flock-lined, and intended for lighter chemical and hygiene applications rather than heavy chemical exposure.
Technical Specifications
- PRODUCT TYPE: Lightweight chemical glove
- MAIN MATERIAL: Natural rubber latex
- LINER: 100% cotton flock
- CONSTRUCTION: Flock-lined, beaded cuff
- GRIP: Diamond pattern on palm and fingers
- PROTECTION CLASSIFICATION: STANDARD EN ISO 374-1:2016 (Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms) Type B
- CERTIFICATIONS: STANDARD EN ISO 374-5:2016 (Protection against micro-organisms)
- CERTIFICATIONS: STANDARD EN 388:2016 (Protective gloves against mechanical risks), 2010X
- CERTIFICATIONS: STANDARD EN ISO 21420:2020 (General requirements for protective gloves)
- FOOD COMPLIANCE: EC 1935/2004 and 2023/2006 compliant
- LENGTH: 300 mm
- COLOR: Blue
- FIT: Sizes 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5
- PACKAGING: 12 pairs/bag, 12 bags/carton
- SILICONE FREE: Yes
Benefits and Differences Compared to Similar Products
- Cotton flock lining improves wearer comfort and suitability for extended use compared to unlined lightweight latex gloves.
- Diamond-pattern grip is optimized for dry handling rather than maximum performance in wet or oily environments.
- STANDARD EN ISO 374-1:2016 (Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms) Type B is suitable for lighter chemical exposure but does not provide the broader chemical coverage of Type A.
- Food compliance differentiates the product from general-purpose chemical gloves in environments combining food handling and cleaning tasks.
Applications
The product is suitable for industrial users, supervisors, HSE professionals, and procurement in applications requiring light chemical protection, good dexterity, and food contact compliance. Typical applications include food processing such as preservation, fruit and vegetable handling, cleaning and hygiene operations, laboratory work, and light chemical handling.
It is used in food industry environments, cleaning operations, and controlled process tasks where hygiene and handling precision are prioritized.
The product is not suitable for fatty foods. It is not intended for heavy chemical exposure, high mechanical stress, cut-risk environments, or applications requiring enhanced grip in wet or oily conditions.
In practice, this positions the glove for hygiene-focused and light-duty chemical tasks rather than demanding process chemical protection.
Q & A
Warranty
The product is covered by standard manufacturer and supplier terms. Suitability for specific applications must be verified based on technical data and contact material requirements.
Availability
Availability depends on size and stock status. The indicated lead time on the product page is typically 1–2 weeks.
Technical Questions
Questions regarding food contact compliance, chemical compatibility, and material requirements should be submitted in writing referencing product code 87-245.
Delivery Information
- DELIVERY METHODS: Pickup from store, postal pickup point, parcel locker, home delivery, express delivery for businesses
- DELIVERY TIME: 1–2 weeks
- STORE AVAILABILITY: Indicated separately on the product page
