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Single-Use Nitrile Gloves 101
by mdsassociatesLatex-Free Single-Use Nitrile Gloves | 101
Whether industrial applications involve harsh chemicals or medical applications with exposure to bloodborne pathogens, a glove’s primary purpose is to protect the wearer’s hands from infection or contamination.Single-use nitrile glovesare perhaps the most populardisposable glove styletoday and are commonly worn in healthcare, food and beverage, cleanroom, tattoo, spas, security/law enforcement, automotive, janitorial, plumbing, paint shop and chemical manufacturing.
ADVANTAGES
Nitrile is more durable, better suited for extended-duration use and provide a wide spectrum of protection in a variety of work settings. Offered in different thicknesses, nitrile conforms to hands for a uniform, more comfortable fit and have a longer shelf life than natural latex rubber.
- Nitrile has many features that make it extremely versatile.
- Flexible, tactile and semi elastic.
- Conforms to hands as the nitrile warms from body heat for better dexterity.
- Powder-free for no residue.
- Latex-free for less allergic reactions
- Chlorinated for easier glove changes.
- Nitrile is recommended use on a wide variety of chemicals
With so many options, selecting the proper disposable nitrile glove to complete the task at hand can be challenging. Too thin of a glove results in permeation or tearing and too thick of a glove can reduce tactile sensitivity or create hand fatigue. MDS offers customers a wide variety of single-use industrial and medical grade nitrile gloves in different colors, lengths, thickness, textures and we’re proud to also offer a vast selection of sustainable nitrile gloves that areGreenCircle certified biodegradable.
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