Simple Measurement of the Permeation Resistance of Chemical Protective Gloves to Mixed Solvents.

Comparison of Gas Chromatography and Real-time Monitoring.

Abstract

There are very few permeation resistance data for mixtures in the chemical protective glove manufacturers' published data. However, since mixtures are often used in actual work environments, a simple method for evaluating the permeation resistance of chemical protective gloves against mixtures is necessary. In this study, we examined whether a real-time monitor could be applied as a simple evaluation method by comparing the permeation times of individual components in a mixture, measured using gas chromatography (GC), with the results from a real-time monitor. The GC results showed that the components of the mixture permeated almost simultaneously. Therefore, the real-time monitor, which measures the total permeation value of the mixture, was considered applicable for evaluating mixtures. Additionally, in cases where a mixture contains fast-permeating substances that do not correspond to chemical substances that can damage the skin or other organs through contact with the skin, slow-permeating substances may also permeate simultaneously with the fast-permeating substances. This necessitates careful attention.