ESD Properties of Showa Gloves

The ESD terminology refers to the propensity of an object (gloves in this case) to transfer a triboelectric
charge from one surface to another. When we measure the ESD properties, we use 100 volts and
measure the current in Ohms that flows from one point to another on the surface of the glove. The
number is given in Ohms/Square.
1. Conductive: carries a charge quickly from one surface to another. These gloves have a low
resistivity. They do not resist the passage of a current. The ESD measurement would be < 10E5
Ohms/Square or < 10E4 Ohms/Cm. The only examples of these gloves sold by Showa Best in the
USA and Central America include:
 Showa Conductive AO120 2.0 X 1004 / Conductive
They have copper in the yarn which conducts a charge. Not many of these are sold. The use is
low. Most applications require dissipative products.
2. Antistatic: a material that prevents triboelectric charging.
3. Static Dissipative: slows the transfer of a charge from one surface to another. These gloves resist the
transfer of a charge and would help prevent damage to electronic components. The ESD
measurements would be between > 10E5 Ohms/Square and < 10E12 Ohms/Square. Showa Gloves
that are considered dissipative include numerous styles including all Zorbit styles, all N‐DEX
disposable gloves, all gloves coated with Neoprene or Nitrile or NRL. It would also include Showa Hi‐
Tech gloves:
 AO520 2.0e7 (in‐use) dissipative
 AO610 2.0e6 (in‐use) dissipative
 540 10
3.8e (in‐use) dissipative
 541 DPP 3.9e10 (in‐use) dissipative

4. Insulative: material has resistivity of at least 10E12 Ohms/Square (10E11 Ohms/Cm). You will
notice on the attached data that the N‐DEX Free gloves measure in the Insulative range for
surface resistivity, but “in‐use” when worn, they are “dissipative.”

Test Method: ANSI/ESD SP15.1‐2011 ESD

Standard Practice for In‐Use Resistance Testing of Gloves and Finger Cots

ESD Properties of SHOWA Gloves

Disposable Gloves:
Showa N‐DEX Original 7005PF (in‐use) 1.8 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa Nitrile 7500PF 2.2 X 1011 / Dissipative
Showa Nitrile 6110PF 2.2 X 1011 / Dissipative
Showa Nitrile 6112PF 2.2 X 1011 / Dissipative
Showa N‐DEX Plus 8005 2.2 X 1011 / Dissipative
Showa N‐DEX Plus 8005PF (in‐use) 1.8 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa N‐DEX Plus 9905PF 2.2 X 1011 / Dissipative
Showa N‐DEX Plus 9905PF (in‐use) 1.8 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa N‐DEX Plus 9005PF 2.2 X 1011 / Dissipative
Showa N‐DEX Plus 9005PF (in‐use) 1.8 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa N‐DEX Free 7705PF 4.4 X 1012 / Insulative
Showa N‐DEX Free 7705PF (in‐use) 1.5 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa N‐DEX Free 9500PF 4.4 X 1012 / Insulative
Showa N‐DEX Free 9500PF (in‐use) 1.5 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa N‐DEX Exam 6005PF (in‐use) 1.8 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa Nitri Care 3005PF (in‐use) 2.2 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa N‐DEX NightHawk 7700PFT 2.2 X 1011 / Dissipative
Showa N‐DEX NightHawk 9700PF 2.2 X 1011 Ω/ Dissipative
Real Feel Vinyl 2205SPF 4.0 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa 9400 (in‐use) 1.8 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa 9600 (in‐use) 1.8 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa 9800 (in‐use) 1.8 X 1010 / Dissipative

Duracoil
Showa 386 1.28 X 1011 / Dissipative
Showa 546 3.44 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa 546W 5.11 X 1011 / Dissipative
Showa 546X 1.83 X 1011 / Dissipative
Showa 576 8.33 X 109 / Dissipative
Showa 577 1.45 X 1010 / Dissipative

STEX
STEX 377 2.0 X 1011 / Dissipative
STEX 541 5.25 X 1010 / Dissipative
STEX 581 2.0 X 1010 / Dissipative

Showa General Purpose and Cut‐Resistant Gloves:

Showa 234 5.44 X 1011 / Dissipative
Showa 234X 6.11 X 1011 / Dissipative
Showa 257 5.34 X 109 / Dissipative
Showa 257X 6.21 X 1011 / Dissipative
Showa 381 6.47 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa 382 4.22 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa 406 1.20 X 1012 / Insulative
Showa 7166‐10 2.0 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa 7066‐10 1.9 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa 7199NC‐10 2.0 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa G4500 7.0 X 1011 / Dissipative
Showa 4500 (in use) 2.59 X 109 / Dissipative
Showa 4550 1.3 X 1011 / Dissipative
Showa 4561 2.9 X 1011 / Dissipative
Showa 4540 (In‐Use) 4.28 X 1011 / Dissipative
Showa 4568 5.17 X 1011 / Dissipative
Showa 962 (in‐use) 2.9 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa 4900 (in‐use) 2.1 X 109 / Dissipative
Showa 5900 (in‐use) 3.1 X 109 / Dissipative
Showa 8113 6.00 X 1012 / Insulative
Showa 8113 (in‐use) 3.5 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa 8113C (in‐use) 2.4 X 1010 / Dissipative

Showa Chemical‐Resistant Gloves:

Showa 379 1.12 X 1012 / Insulative
Showa 707, 707D, 707FL & 707HVO 1.8 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa 708 2.3 X 109 / Dissipative
Showa 708 (in‐use) 1.7 X 1011 / Dissipative
Showa NM 1.8 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa 717 1.8 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa 727, 737 & 747 1.8 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa 730 & 731 1.8 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa Butyl 874 4.5 X 107 / Dissipative
Showa Butyl 878 4.5 X 107 / Dissipative
Showa Viton 892 2.0 X 1012 / Viton side Insulative
Showa Viton 892 2.0 X 109 / Butyl inside Dissipative
Showa Neoprene 6780 Series 3.0 X 109 / Dissipative
Showa Ultraflex 3414 (in‐use) 3.9 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa 723 1.7 X 108 / Dissipative
Showa CHM (in‐use) 3.5 X 109 / Dissipative
Showa NSK‐24 1.4 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa Atlas 720 1.3 X 1012 / Dissipative
Showa Atlas 720 (in‐use) 2.0 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa 3416 8.25 X 108 / Dissipative
Showa 7714 3.0 X 1010 / Dissipative

Showa Hi‐Tech Gloves:

Showa Dissipative AO520 2.0 X 106 / Dissipative
Showa Dissipative AO520 (in‐use) 7.17 X 107 / Dissipative
Showa Conductive AO120 2.0 X 104 / Conductive
Showa Dissipative AO610 2.0 X 106 / Dissipative
Showa Cut Resistant 540/D (in‐use) 3.8 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa Cut Resistant 541 DPP (in‐use) 3.9 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa Hi‐Tech BO600 (surface) 1.06 X 1012 / Dissipative
Showa Hi‐Tech BO600 (in‐use) 6.4 X 109 / Dissipative
Showa Hi‐Tech BO500W (surface) 2.0 X 1012 / Dissipative
Showa Hi‐Tech BO500W (in‐use) 1.2 X 1010 / Dissipative
Showa Hi‐Tech BO500B (surface) 3.0 X 1012 / Dissipative
Showa Hi‐Tech BO500B (in‐use) 1.3 X 1010 / Dissipative

Where “in‐use” is indicated, the gloves were tested with the CAFÉ electrode and the wrist strap. The
other readings were taken using surface resistivity utilizing ASTM D‐257. We do not test at the higher
voltages of 500 volts listed in standards ASTM F150 and NFPA 99.