Every Second of Exposure Counts.

One million workers lose their lives each year due to exposure to hazardous chemicals.¹

Chemical hazards don't announce themselves. Whether it's a sudden splash, a harmful vapour, or prolonged skin contact, the consequences of inadequate protection can be irreversible. Selecting the right chemical PPE goes beyond basic compliance, it's about understanding permeation, breakthrough time, and cumulative exposure risk.

That's where Ansell is different. Working in partnership with Arco, as a safety partner, Arco combines consolidated supply, in-house laboratory testing, and deep legislative knowledge to help safety managers make confident, compliant decisions. Whatever your industry. Whatever the hazard. Arco delivers the protective solution.

Working in partnership with Ansell, the AlphaTec^™ portfolio, brings together certified chemical protective suits and gloves into a fully integrated chemical defence system, helping protect workers when every second of exposure matters.

Understanding the right level of protection is critical. It's not just about the task – it's about the risk exposure behind it. From low-level splashes to high-risk chemical permeation, selecting the correct solution ensures safety, compliance, and performance

Chemical exposure isn't always dramatic – but it is often cumulative. Even low-level or repeated contact can lead to permeation over time, increasing risk with every second of exposure.

Learn how cumulative permeation, breakthrough time, and material selection impact real-world protection.

Types, seams and suit construction – why the details matter

Garment Type, seam construction, and material technology all influence how well a suit performs against splash, spray, and permeation risks.

When the risk isn't clear, expert guidance makes the difference.

Ansell's Guardian^™ Chemical Assessment gives you the insight needed to make confident, compliant decisions by helping you:

• Identify real-world chemical exposure risks
• Understand permeation and breakthrough hazards
• Select task-specific, compliant PPE based on duration and environment
• Reduce cumulative exposure through smarter, informed PPE choices

If you're unsure which level of protection is right, the Guardian^™ Chemical Assessment removes the guesswork – helping you to protect workers when every layer, and every second, counts.

¹ https://www.ilo.org/topics-and-sectors/safety-and-health-work/chemical-safety-and-environment