MCR Safety Flex-Tuff 5290 Chemical Resistant Gloves, Latex, 18 mil, 12 in

MCR Safety Flex-Tuff 5290 is an 18 mil latex chemical resistant glove, 12 in long, flock lined lined, straight cuff. MCR Safety rates it EN 388 abrasion 2, EN ISO 374-1 Type B with code letters KMT. Sizes S (7) to XL (10). Sold by the dozen. Part numbers 5270, 5280, 5290, 5299. Part of the Flex-Tuff series. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.

MCR Safety 5290 specifications

Source: MCR Safety product page https://mcrsafety.com/chemical-glove/5290; MCR Safety specification sheet 5290; MCR Safety price and packaging file, Oct 21 2026.

Ratings and standards

Source: MCR Safety product page https://mcrsafety.com/chemical-glove/5290; MCR Safety specification sheet 5290; MCR Safety, "Sleeve Cut Protection" guide (test methods page) (EN 388-16 test methods); MCR Safety, "Chemical Products Matrix" (EN ISO 374-1:2016), pages 1–2. Ratings are as published by the manufacturer or the named standard, not a recommendation for any task.

Features

• 12 inch length
• 18 mil in thickness
• Component materials meet all federal regulations for food contact
• Flock lined yellow latex
• Recessed honeycomb grip palm pattern
• Straight cuff
• Straight thumb

Source: MCR Safety feature list for style 5290 on its product page.

Chemical permeation data

Source: MCR Safety, "Chemical Products Matrix" (EN ISO 374-1:2016), pages 1–2. The matrix lists the EN ISO 374-1:2016 type and the test chemicals the glove held back for the class time; it does not publish breakthrough minutes by chemical. The end user decides suitability for any chemical, concentration or task.

MCR Safety 5290 family

Related MCR Safety Flex-Tuff part numbers

Source: MCR Safety product page for each style; MCR Safety price and packaging file, Oct 21 2026 (UPC, case pack, how MCR sells it). Each style links to its own page.

MCR Safety 5290 questions

What is the standard BS EN ISO 374? EN ISO 374-1:2016 is the chemical-permeation glove standard; the type and code letters name the test chemicals held back for 30 minutes or longer. MCR Safety rates the 5290 Type B (three or more test chemicals held back for 30 minutes or longer); code letters KMT. The permeation table on this page lists the chemicals.

Is size 10 a large glove? Not on MCR Safety’s chart: size 10 is XL on the 5290 and large is 9. Sizes: S (7), M (8), L (9), XL (10); the size is the part-number ending. Glove size numbers vs letters.

What is the EN 388 standard? EN 388:2016 is the European mechanical-risk glove standard. MCR Safety publishes the CE component scores for the 5290: abrasion level 2; it does not publish a full EN 388 marking for this style.

What are chemically resistant gloves made of? The 5290 is latex, flock lined lined, 12 in long, 18 mil thick, as MCR Safety lists it.

How is the 5290 sold? By the dozen (12 pairs of one size). MCR Safety case pack: 12 per case.

Guides: reading a chemical resistance chart · permeation vs penetration · nitrile vs latex vs vinyl · how to measure glove size · every chemical glove by material · gloves for methylene chloride and solvents · glove size numbers vs letters.

Manufacturer item number: 5290. Spec sheet: MCR Safety specification sheet (PDF).

This product carries a California Proposition 65 warning from the manufacturer.

Long Flock Lined Latex Rubber Gloves
18 mil Thickness
12 Inch Length
Industry Standard Grade

Recessed honeycomb pattern
on palm, fingers, and thumb

Introducing our 5290 gloves - perfect for those who need dexterity and comfort. Made from yellow latex material with a white flock inner lining, the 5290 is 18 mil thick and 12 inches long. They feature a recessed honeycomb pattern palm for extra gripping power and a straight. The soft flock lining makes it easier to pull them on and remove them and provides moisture absorption.

Note: This product contains natural rubber latex which
may cause allergic reaction to those with latex allergies.

Size chart (MCR Safety)

MCR Safety says to use a ruler to measure across your hand; the chart is an approximate size and the glove should be tried on to confirm fit.

Source: MCR Safety, Glove Size Guide.