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Nitrile Gloves Help Guide
What are Nitrile Gloves?
Nitrile gloves are made with synthetic latex.
They contain no latex proteins and are much more
puncture or abrasion resistant than natural
rubber - up to 3 times more puncture resistant,
in fact.
The advantages of Nitrile over Latex or Vinyl
Nitrile Gloves offer a high degree of protection
against a variety of chemicals. They are easy
to put on as nitrile naturally has a low
coefficient of friction. The advantages of
nitrile over vinyl or latex can be summarized as
follows. Nitrile has:
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No Protein
Allergen
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Is Anti Static
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Good Chemical
Resistance
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High Puncture
Resistance
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High Abrasion
Resistance
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High
Flexibility
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Solvent
Resistant
Quick Assessment Chart
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Latex Gloves |
Nitrile Gloves |
Vinyl Gloves |
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Protection |
100% |
100% |
50% |
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Allergic Reactions |
50% |
100% |
75% |
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Comfort |
100% |
75% |
50% |
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Elasticity |
100% |
75% |
50% |
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Price |
100% |
75% |
100% |
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Durability |
75% |
100% |
25% |
Note:
This information is
offered as information only and is designed to
promote Health & Safety in the workplace and the
community. It is subject to change.
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