MCR Safety Flex-Tuff 5290B Chemical Resistant Gloves, Latex, 18 mil, 13 in

MCR Safety Flex-Tuff 5290B is an 18 mil latex chemical resistant glove, 13 in long, flock lined lined, straight cuff. MCR Safety rates it EN ISO 374-1 Type B with code letters KMT. FDA accepted material as stated by MCR Safety. Sizes S (7) to XL (10). Sold by the dozen. Part numbers 5270B, 5280B, 5290B, 5299B. Part of the Flex-Tuff series. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.

MCR Safety 5290B specifications

Source: MCR Safety product page https://mcrsafety.com/arm-hand-protection/5290b; MCR Safety specification sheet 5290B; MCR Safety price and packaging file, Oct 21 2026.

Ratings and standards

Source: MCR Safety product page https://mcrsafety.com/arm-hand-protection/5290b; MCR Safety specification sheet 5290B; 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

• 18 mil flock lined blue latex
• 12-inches long
• Straight cuff
• Straight thumb
• Z-pattern palm grip
• Component materials meet all relevant federal regulations for food contact

Source: MCR Safety feature list for style 5290B 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 5290B 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 5290B 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 5290B 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 5290B and large is 9. Sizes: S (7), M (8), L (9), XL (10); the size is the part-number ending (5270B, 5280B). Glove size numbers vs letters.

What are chemically resistant gloves made of? The 5290B is latex, flock lined lined, 13 in long, 18 mil thick, as MCR Safety lists it.

How is the 5290B 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: 5290B. Spec sheet: MCR Safety specification sheet (PDF).

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

Z-pattern grip on the palm, palm side fingers, and thumb

With these gloves, you'll find the dexterity you need with a soft and comfortable flock lining! The flock lining provides for easy on and off and moisture absorption. The 5290B series is made from blue latex material with a soft white flock inner lining. It is 18 mil in thickness and is 12 inches long. It features a Z-pattern palm grip, a comfortable straight thumb, and a straight cuff.

Size options: 5270B = Small, 5280B = Medium, 5290B = Large, 5299B = XLarge

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.