"Nitrile is *much* better than latex for chemical resistance..."
I'd like to clarify that. Nitrile is somewhat better than Latex for resisting some chemicals, while Latex is better with other chemicals, including Sulfuric Acid, MEK and Acetone. Reference
For typical darkroom chemistry, either type of glove should be OK. Even though I don't have any sensitivity to darkroom chemicals, I always wear gloves when I have to touch chemicals, such as when tray developing or toning. I tend to favor the Nitrile Gloves, but it may be because the Nitrile gloves I have are 8 mils thick and the latex gloves I have are 4 mils thick. Either way, I definitely recommend the thicker glove as it provides far superior tear and puncture resistance as well as increased chemical resistance with an insignificant loss of tactile sensation.
You can get either type of gloves by the box at McMaster-Carr or Lab Safety Supply.
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