Tegera Chemforce 8160 Heat-Resistant Latex Chemical Gloves

A flexible latex glove for wet work and contact heat

Tegera Chemforce 8160 is a double-dipped natural latex glove with an interlock cotton lining and a foam grip pattern. Ejendals describes it as soft, comfortable and heat resistant up to 250 C (482 F), with a 0.5 mm (19.6 mil) latex layer. It is aimed at wet work where there is also a risk of contact heat, which is an unusual pairing among chemical gloves.

It is a Category III glove listed under all-round work gloves, chemical protection gloves and heat protection gloves, 300 mm long and available in blue. The sheet calls it a flexible chemical protection glove for all-round work, and gives a full set of permeation and degradation figures for five test chemicals.

Key features

• Natural latex outer, double-dipped, over a cotton interlock lining
• Foam grip pattern for a secure hold on wet objects
• Withstands contact heat up to 250 C (EN 407 level 2 for contact heat)
• 0.5 mm chemical layer
• Waterproof
• Length 300 mm
• Six sizes from XS to XXL
• Sold in bulk packs of 12 pairs

Technical specifications

Printed chemical test results (EN ISO 374-1:2016)

Sizes and article numbers

Where the 8160 fits among Tegera chemical gloves

The sheet shows permeation level 6 for formaldehyde and level 5 for hydrogen peroxide, level 3 for sulphuric acid 96% and only level 2 for methanol and sodium hydroxide 40%. The printed degradation figure for sulphuric acid is 55.7%, which is a large change in puncture resistance after exposure, so choose a different glove for repeated concentrated-acid contact. Negative degradation figures mean the material became stronger in the test.

The heat rating is the distinguishing feature: EN 407 X2XXXX records contact heat level 2 and no other heat test (general code structure), and the printed text states 250 C. It is contact heat only, not protection from flame. Natural latex can cause allergic reactions in sensitive wearers, so for those users choose a nitrile alternative such as Chemforce 7350.

Fit, use and washing

The EN 388 result 3131X gives abrasion 3, cut 1, tear 3 and puncture 1. The tear value is good for a thin glove, but cut and puncture protection are low, so do not use it near sharp stock. Always put the glove on dry hands, and check for pinholes by inflating it with air before a shift in a chemical area.

Rinse the outside with water after use, dry in air away from direct heat sources and sun, and store flat. Discard a latex glove that becomes sticky, brittle or discoloured.

Typical tasks

Areas of use printed in the sheet include cleaning, decontamination, hot work, marine work, paint spraying, painting, paper industry, petro-chemical work, sanitation, concrete work and wood industry work. Industries listed are agriculture, forestry and fishing, pulp and paper, and building and construction. In plants this suits hot-water washdown, handling warm containers and general chemical handling where the process is not an aggressive solvent.

Selection and care notes

Natural latex can cause allergic reactions in some users, so check the staff list before issuing it and offer a nitrile alternative where needed. Compare the printed permeation and degradation figures with the chemicals in use, because they are given for specific test substances only. Inspect the glove before every use, do not rely on it for prolonged contact beyond the stated breakthrough times, and keep it away from sunlight and heat during storage.

Information needed for a quotation

Send the full glove code, the size range, the quantity in pairs, the delivery location in Oman or the GCC and the hazards the glove must cover, so that the complete supply can be quoted together.

Documents and supply information

The manufacturer data sheet is attached to this page and should be read together with the project specification and the site risk assessment before a purchase is confirmed. Standards, performance levels and sizes are quoted as printed on that sheet. Lead time, stock position and certificates available with the shipment are confirmed in the quotation, and we supply to Oman and the wider GCC region for industrial, utility and construction projects.

Related items and documents

Compare Tegera Chemforce 7350 for a lined nitrile alternative with a cold-weather focus, and Tegera Welding 7788 for arc work. More protective items are grouped under Safety & PPE. The official product sheet is attached as a PDF; confirm the chemicals and temperatures of your process against it before you request a quotation from Seven Star LLC, an independent supplier in Muscat.

Frequently asked questions

How hot can Tegera Chemforce 8160 be used?

The sheet states contact heat up to 250 C (482 F), with EN 407 level 2 for contact heat. It does not provide flame protection.

Is it a nitrile or latex glove?

It is a double-dipped natural latex glove on a cotton interlock lining.

Which chemicals are on the test table?

Methanol (A), sodium hydroxide 40% (K), sulphuric acid 96% (L), hydrogen peroxide 30% (P) and formaldehyde 37% (T).

What is the glove length and thickness?

Length is 300 mm and the chemical layer is 0.5 mm (19.6 mil).

What sizes does it come in?

Sizes 6 (XS) to 11 (XXL). Packaging is a bulk pack of 12 pairs, 120 pairs per carton.