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What Are Nitrile and Latex Gloves Used For?

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PPE, such as a face mask, is most often used by people who work with the public, including lifeguards, first responders and healthcare providers. When it comes to   nitrile   vs   latex , both serve the same basic purpose. Latex and nitrile gloves are lightweight, stretchy hand coverings that protect the wearer from direct contact with whatever they may touch, which defends first aid and healthcare providers from bloodborne pathogens. They can also prevent foodborne illnesses and skin irritation caused by household cleaners, as well as the spread of infectious diseases. PPE are recommended to wear when caring for someone who is sick and when sanitizing and disinfecting your home. Frequently-touched surfaces like doorknobs, light switches and countertops harbor tons of germs, and the cleaning products that actually disinfect can be harsh on your skin. While  disposable gloves  help keep you safe by blocking direct skin contact, they are not the most effective way to prevent getting sick

The Gloves Industry going green

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Hundreds of industries have joined in the struggle to “go green” by lowering their carbon footprint, using recycled materials, or reducing the amount of waste they produce. But can the disposable glove industry dream of joining them? Millions of disposable gloves will end up in landfills each year. Initially, there might seem to be no way to temper the environmental damage that this can wreak.   However, it’s important to know that  latex gloves , at least, are made from natural rubber, which is a renewable resource that can be extracted from living trees. Other gloves can be partially made from ground-up tires. Nitrile gloves , on the other hand are more difficult to “green.” Yet even here, innovation has come through; recently, one glove manufacturer engineered a biodegradable disposable nitrile glove that breaks down only when placed in a landfill. Since nitrile has always been viewed as innately non-biodegradable, this is a breakthrough in environmentally sound glove production.  

The Difference Between Exam Gloves and General Purpose Gloves

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In any healthcare setting you ’ ll find multiple reasons to use gloves. But one glove may not serve well for all applications.To optimize performance with cost efficiency and access the appropriate level of infection protection , you ’ ll need to match the kind of glove to your intended activity.   General purpose gloves are disposable gloves that are great as hygiene aids for activities like food handling and housekeeping . Medical or exam gloves , on the other hand , need to be worn when directly in contact with a patient outside the OR , or other surgical sites; since surgical gloves need to be worn in those areas Here we take a closer look at what you need to know about how medical and industrial gloves differ:   Differences in Material Gloves are often made from either latex, nitrile or vinyl. Which material is used to make a new set of gloves depends on the tasks they ’ re intended for. Latex is a popular choice in both medical and industrial settings because of its flexibility a

Uses and Benefits of Vinyl Gloves

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Vinyl gloves   are often a popular choice for the food industry. These disposable gloves are often less durable and are the least expensive option for situations where flexibility and ease of use is required and durability is not quite as important. Budget friendly and useful in many different industries it’s no wonder they’re so popular. Vinyl gloves are latex free and so are suitable for anyone wearing protective gloves that may have a latex allergy. They are a great fit for most people and provide more agility so hands can move freely enabling most tasks to be done quickly and efficiently. For low risk tasks where gloves are needed for short periods, vinyl gloves are a suitable, low cost option. Vinyl gloves are most suitable when used for low risk activities. They are best avoided where hazardous materials are being used. Vinyl gloves come lightly coated in powder such as cornstarch, making them easy to put on and take off again after your tasks are complete. The benefits of vinyl

The Usage of Disposable Gloves

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We usually use Disposable gloves in approximately four ways. A. Medical Use Medical gloves are examples of personal protective equipment that are used to protect the wearer and/or the patient from the spread of infection or illness during medical procedures and examinations. Medical gloves are one part of an infection-control strategy.The common medical gloves are   Nitrile Gloves   and   Latex Gloves .   B. Food Use There currently are no requirements for glove use in food service establishments, but, a “no bare hands” policy is recommended for handling ready-to-eat foods (e.g. sandwiches, salads). Gloves and utensils (such as tongs) can be used to minimize bare hand contact of food.The common food-use gloves would be   Polytheylene Gloves   and   Vinyl Gloves .   C. Industrial Use Apart from the medical industry, disposable gloves are gaining importance in various other applications such as handling harsh chemicals, metal scrap, automotive fluids, greases, and cleaning.We would recom

Are Nitrile Gloves Food Safe?

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  Nitrile is the safest material for food contact yet some gloves are certified for food safety and some are not. Look for mentions of FDA or HACCP, that would mean that the gloves are third party certified to be food safe.   Nitrile is considered the material of choice for handling foods in a safe, contaminate-free and additive-free manner.FDA and HACCP certified nitrile is used for its cleanliness and strength in food processing machinery, similarly it is the safest and strongest material for food handling gloves. Strength means a low chance of breakage and contamination. The colour of the glove also comes into consideration for food safety. FDA and HACCP certified What is FDA? The Food and Drug Administration. A predominate and well known federal agency in the US. What is HACCP? A NASA space programme developed system designed to identify and minimise points of failure, today HACCP is also used as an international food safety certification for a variety of successful products. Safet