CHEMOTHERAPY and CYTOTOXIC RESISTANT NITRILE GLOVE

Nitrile gloves suitable for use in chemotherapy and cytotoxic applications, with a combination of chemical resistance and high material purity. Free from latex and sulphur, they are a solution that guards the user against the main causes of contact dermatitis and natural rubber latex allergies.

It is well known that large numbers of clinical staff suffer from an adverse reaction to medical gloves. This is caused by compounds in the glove which react with the skin. Because clinical staff repeatedly wash their hands and/or apply alcohol gel, the natural oils in the skin are removed, leading to dry, cracked and sore hands. This makes them much more sensitive to irritant compounds in the glove.

The Ideal Glove for Chemotherapy and Cytotoxic Drug Resistance

It should be noted that drugs (and other chemicals) can permeate (go right through) an otherwise waterproof glove. This can lull clinicians into a false sense of security. In particular, most medical gloves have a very low resistance to the accidental spillage of cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs. This could pose a significant risk to clinical staff. This nitrile glove is different; its accelerator free formulation gives it remarkable resistance to the most aggressive chemotherapy drugs (including Carmustine and ThioTEPA). The gloves are proven to resist permeation by chemotherapy drugs under ASTM D6978-05, having been tested against a wide range of chemotherapy drugs including: Carmustine, Cisplatin, Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), Cytarabine, Dacarbazine (DTIC), Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Etoposide (Toposar), Fluorouracil, Ifosfamide, Methotrexate, Mitomycin C, Mitoxantrone, Paclitaxel (Taxol), Thiotepa and Vincristine Sulfate.

Excellent chemical resistance

These gloves have tear and chemical resistance in compliance with to EN ISO 374, as well as complying with EN 455 sections 1 to 4 for single use medical gloves.

FEATURES:

Super pure material - ultra low dermatitis risk and zero natural rubber latex allergy risk

High chemotherapy drug resistance. Tested to ASTM D6978-05

High chemical resistance - protection against a wide range of hospital and laboratory chemicals

Better puncture resistance than latex and vinyl

Suitable for laboratory and PPE use

Lightweight construction - for high sensitivity

High stretch - for a high degree of comfort and fit

Very high durability - for tear and puncture resistance

Medium grip - suitable for multiple tasks – fingertip textured

Easy donning - for speed and convenience

Powder free - for hygiene and convenience

Latex free - no risk of natural rubber Latex Allergy

Food contact approved - safe for use with all food types

Colour - Purple

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