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Three types of gloves used in health facilities

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Three types of gloves used in health facilities Professionals in health facilities are required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment(PPE).One important part of these equipments is disposable glove that protect hands and prevent skin from irritating chemicals,blood-borne pathogens and other harmful substances. Disposable gloves utilized in health facilities are generally divided into three types due to their materials-Latex gloves,Vinyl gloves and Nitrile Gloves. Nitrile Gloves Nitrile gloves are made of synthetic rubber.They are latex free,chemicals and puncture resistant,making them the most popular choice among disposable gloves.They are suite for: Medical Staff Laboratories Mechanics Food industry People with latex allergy Cleanroom Latex Gloves Latex Gloves are made of natural latex.They are soft and fit like a second skin and with a high level of flexibility.They are suited for: Medical Professionals Biodegradable gr

Glove Facts and Myths

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Glove Facts and Myths The main purpose of wearing gloves is to prevent food contamination or disease transmission,so keeping gloves and hands clean in the kitchen or medical facility is extremely important.However there are still a great many misinformation about disposable glove usages.Here we have listed some "to do" and "not to do",and facts and myths about disposable gloves to help protect the safety of gloves users and customers. Myth:Any disposable glove can be used in any job Fact:No,different workplaces require different materials of gloves Disposable gloves come in a variety of materials, powder or powder-free styles, thicknesses and grades (food service, industrial or medical), which all affect performance and the most suitable task for the glove.  Pidegree Medical  offers food services, industrial and medical grade  latex ,  nitrile ,  vinyl , and  polyethylene gloves , all of which have their own characteristics and uses. For example, nitr

Three types of gloves used in health facilities

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Three types of gloves used in health facilities Professionals in health facilities are required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment(PPE).One important part of these equipments is disposable glove that protect hands and prevent skin from irritating chemicals,blood-borne pathogens and other harmful substances. Disposable gloves utilized in health facilities are generally divided into three types due to their materials-Latex gloves,Vinyl gloves and Nitrile Gloves. Nitrile Gloves Nitrile gloves are made of synthetic rubber.They are latex free,chemicals and puncture resistant,making them the most popular choice among disposable gloves.They are suite for: Medical Staff Laboratories Mechanics Food industry People with latex allergy Cleanroom Latex Gloves Latex Gloves are made of natural latex.They are soft and fit like a second skin and with a high level of flexibility.They are suited for: Medical Professionals Biodegrada

Can Nitrile Gloves Be Used for Food Handling

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Can Nitrile Gloves Be Used for Food Handling The uses of disposable gloves in Food Handling is to provide protection from foodborne illness and protect your hands from irritant food materials.Can nitrile gloves be used for handling food?The answer is Sure Yes. Composed of synthetic rubber, disposable nitrile gloves are latex free, less likely to cause an allergic reaction. And they are stronger than latex gloves, more flexible than vinyl gloves. Due to their great resistance to oils and other harsh chemicals, disposable nitrile gloves are perfect for food handling and many other tasks. Advantages would be listed as below: Offer a better barrier for protection Can be used by those with a latex allergy Offer more puncture resistance than other glove materials Offer a greater chemical resistance over other gloves Have superior strength Are waterproof Are durable Are powder free

How Do You Size Nitrile Gloves?

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How Do You Size Nitrile Gloves? Nitrile gloves  are latex free and allergy free.They protect our hands from bacteria,chemical,liquid and other contamination.Finding a fit nitrile glove for your hand can help improve glove's performance and comfort.Here are some tips for measuring your hands and choosing the right size nitrile glove. How to Measure 1. Measure around the hand at the fullest part (exclude thumb) 2. Measure from the tip of the middle finger to the base of the hand 3. Use the LARGEST of these two measurements for the correct size glove 4. If you are RIGHT handed, take measurements from your RIGHT hand 5.  If you are LEFT handed, take measurements from your LEFT hand Common  disposable glove  sizes range from extra small to extra large.See the below chart and choose the right size. Men's Sizes Women's Sizes Size Inches Centimeters Size Inches Centimeters XS 7 18 XS 6 15 S 7-1/2 to 8 20 S 6-1/2

Is Nitrile Gloves Chemical Resistant?

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Is Nitrile Gloves Chemical Resistant? Disposable nitrile gloves  are the most common used gloves to handle chemicals in laboratories.Nitrile gloves are made by synthetic rubber which enables them chemical resistance.Nevertheless,it is important to be clear that disposable nitrile gloves only provides limited chemical protection.These gloves act like a physical barrier,and they need to be removed immediately after they are contaminated or broken. Nitrile gloves resist gasoline, kerosene and other petroleum solvents well (making it a primary component in gasoline-pump hoses). In an effort to prevent latex allergies, medical gloves are often made out of nitrile because it is also resistant to oils and fats in the body. To maximize nitrile gloves' chemical resistance,below are several tips for your reference. Choose the right thickness Choose the right size A glove that is too tight or too loose will be easily damaged and makes the glove less protective. Remo

The Materials of Nitrile Gloves

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The Materials of Nitrile Gloves Unlike  latex disposable gloves ,which are made from natural rubber,nitrile gloves are synthetic.They are a great alternative to latex gloves.In this article,let's learn about the materials of nitrile gloves. Nitrile gloves  are a synthetic glove which has rubber-like characteristics.Nitrile gloves have almost the same flexibility,tensile strength,and durability as latex gloves.The greatest benifit of nitrile gloves is protein free and allergy free. Nitrile gloves are made form nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR). it is made of acrylonitrile and butadiene by special treatment. I will introduce the procedure of nitrile gloves briefly. Nitrile rubber, also known as NBR, Buna-N, and acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, is a synthetic rubber copolymer of acrylonitrile (ACN) and butadiene. Nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) is a family of unsaturated copolymers of 2-propenenitrile and various butadiene monomers (1,2-butadiene and 1,3-butadiene). Altho