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For form, fit and function,
latex gloves are the best.
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Provide superior barrier
protection and are durable.
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CAUTION: Latex gloves
contain natural rubber latex
that may cause allergic
reactions. Do not use
latex gloves if you or someone
you may come in contact with is
allergic to latex. Use
a synthetic alternative such as
vinyl or nitrile.
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Vinyl gloves are made of PVC
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Popular
alternative to latex because
they are latex free and
inexpensive. |
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Vinyl is not as durable and
provides poor barrier
protection. |
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Nitrile is an elastic material
similar to latex, but is NOT
latex. Nitrile gloves are
usually BLUE. |
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More puncture and
abrasion-resistant than vinyl
and latex. |
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Popular with
healthcare providers, mechanics
and persons involved in
industrial applications.
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Nitrile is more expensive than
latex or vinyl.
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Poly
Ethylene (P/E, Food service)
Gloves
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P/E gloves are made from high
density plastic (loose sandwich
bag-type gloves commonly used by
food service workers).
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This is the preferred glove by
food service establishments
because it’s inexpensive while
giving the appearance that
workers are using some type of
barrier protection. |
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A virus or food borne bacteria
can easily pass through the
glove.
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All medical grade gloves have
FDA oversight and approval.
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Medical grade gloves are
mandatory for anyone coming in
contact with blood borne
pathogens (blood, urine, saliva,
etc.). |
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If the box does not say “EXAM”,
it is not medical grade.
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A term used to distinguish
disposable gloves used for
industrial or non-medical
purposes. |
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Industrial grade gloves are
popular in industrial and food
service markets were there are
no blood borne pathogen issues.
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Cornstarch is used to powder
gloves, which helps with
donning. |
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Powdered gloves are usually 35%
less expensive than powder
free. |
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Powder can go airborne during
donning and removal, which can
be inhaled into the lungs.
Anything attached to the powder
is also inhaled. This is one
reason why powder free gloves
are more popular. |
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Powder free gloves have risen in
popularity because of latex
allergies. Power free gloves
generally have lower protein
levels than powdered gloves, so
the risk of latex allergy is
less. |
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Since powder free gloves do not
have powder, the chance of latex
proteins attaching to the powder
and going airborne is virtually
eliminated. |
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Powder free gloves are more
expensive than powdered gloves
due to extra steps in the
manufacturing process. |
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You get what you pay for! Generally,
the lower the price the lower the
quality. Latex and vinyl gloves are
around the same price. Nitrile gloves
run about 50% more. Powder free gloves,
whether they are vinyl, nitrile or
latex, run about 35% more than their
powdered counterparts. P/E gloves
literally cost about a penny. |
