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Specialty chemicals are produced to serve a specific function and may be composed of a single chemical or a blend. Specialty chemicals often have an influence on the end product in the manufacturing process and are commonly used in the oil industry, agriculture, electronics, construction and consumer goods, such as detergents, perfumes and paper items, according to Value Line. Because these blends vary depending on the application, specialty chemicals should always be handled with care, which means utilizing gloves and other personal protective equipment (PPE). 

专用化学品，由单一化学品或混合化学物质制成，有其特定的用途。根据“价值线”原理,在制造过程中，它们往往对最终产品产生影响，常常用于石油工业、农业、电子工业、建筑业和消费业（例如清洁剂、香水和纸张等消费品）。因为不同用途，这些化学品要时刻小心处理，（接触时）必须使用手套或其它个人防护设备（PPE）。

Compared to other chemicals, specialty chemicals are typically manufactured in a batch process rather than continuous, which results in a pure product, according to the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates. Each compound may have only one or two uses, which means companies need to understand the specific chemical compounds used in their processes to select the right gloves for the job. Here are some components of specialty chemicals and the appropriate gloves for handling them:

据化学品制造商和联属公司协会所说，与其他化学品相比，专用化学品通常在某一（单独）批次处理过程中生产，而不是连续生产的，属于单一的化合物。而每个化合物有1-2个用途，所以企业需要熟悉生产过程中所使用的专用化学品，从而选择合适的手套。以下是一些专用化学品介绍和其相对应的防护手套建议：

Iodine

碘

Although iodine is elemental, compounds of this chemical often appear in specialty chemicals. Commonly used in medicines and animal feed supplements, iodine compounds may be considered specialty chemicals. Iodine is an essential nutrient, but too much exposure – 400 micrograms per day or more – has been linked to thyroid complications, according to Fox News. This condition may cause fatigue, depression and dry skin. Vinyl, nitrile and latex gloves all provide sufficient barrier protection when handling iodine. 

虽然碘属于基本元素，但是含碘的化合物经常被作为专用化学品（来使用）。（它）通常用于药品和食物饲料添加剂，（所以）碘化合物可被视为专用化学品。据福克斯新闻报道，碘是一种重要的营养元素，但是摄入过多的话（每天400微克或以上）可能会引起甲状腺并发症，导致（身体的）疲劳、抑郁和皮肤干燥。而在处理含碘的化合物时，PVC、丁腈和乳胶手套就能够能提供（双手）保护屏障。

 Specialty chemicals are used in nearly every manufacturing application. 

几乎所有的生产应用中，都会用到专用化学品。

Printing ink

印刷油墨

Many printing inks contain carbon black, which is classified as a carcinogen. Ink is used for a variety of purposes, and overexposure may be risky. Latex and nitrile gloves protect the hands from printing ink.

很多印刷油墨中含有炭黑，它属于致癌物质。（而且）油墨有多种用途，（皮肤）过度暴露（在油墨下），很可能会有（健康）风险。橡胶和丁腈手套则能保护双手远离印刷油墨（的伤害）。

Lubricants

润滑油

Often found in the oil industry and automotive applications, lubricants contain mineral oils and may be carcinogenic. Nitrile gloves offer protection from this specialty chemical and are well suited for automotive applications because this glove material is highly puncture resistant and offers protection from many common engine chemicals. Latex gloves may not be suitable for automotive work because they are not resistant to petroleum-based chemicals.

润滑油常用于石油工业和汽车行业，它含有矿物油，会有致癌的风险。而丁腈手套就有很强的耐化学性，非常适合汽车行业，因为丁腈这种材料不仅具备一定的抗穿刺性能，而且能保护手部免受常见机油（的伤害）。而乳胶手则不适合，因为它不耐油污。

Plastics

塑料

Petroleum and a variety of specialty chemicals are used to manufacture different types of plastics. Nitrile gloves are also recommended for handling petroleum of up to 100 percent. 

塑料由石油和多种专用化学品制成。丁腈手套也被推荐用来处理纯石油。