What is the recommended minimum glove thickness if the product label does not specify?

• A. 4 mils
• B. 100 mils
• C. 14 mils
• D. 44 mils

Answer: (C)

Protective gloves are essential when handling pesticides because skin contact can cause irritation or more serious effects. If the product label doesn’t specify a glove thickness, choose a glove that provides a solid chemical barrier and is at least fourteen mils thick. This thickness offers reliable protection against a range of pesticides while still allowing decent dexterity for task performance. Four mils is often too thin for many pesticide formulations and can allow permeation with repeated contact. Very thick gloves, like forty-four or one hundred mils, are unnecessarily bulky and can hinder safe handling. Opt for chemical-resistant materials such as nitrile or neoprene and check the manufacturer’s data if you need to tailor choices to specific chemicals. If the label does specify a thickness, follow that requirement.