What is nitrile? What are nitrile gloves? We get asked these questions a lot. Simply put, nitrile (nitrile butadiene rubber) is a synthetic, latex-free rubber.
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Nitrile disposable gloves have characteristics similar to latex such as their elasticity and strength, but do not contain the latex proteins people can be highly sensitive or even allergic to. Find out if nitrile gloves are latex free.
We recommend nitrile gloves for food handling for multiple food safety reasons but not all nitrile gloves offer the same level of protection Differences in the quality of raw materials and manufacturing processes impact safety, durability, and contamination risks.
Here are key considerations when selecting nitrile gloves:
Eagle’s nitrile gloves reduce the risk of cross-contamination, simply because of their unique surface characteristics due to high-quality manufacturing.
Eagle Protect's range of Delta Zero gloves are third-party tested to reduce contamination risks.
Higher-quality nitrile gloves rip/tear less frequently.
AQL (number of pinhole defects per box) affects glove safety. There is no AQL requirement for 'FDA Compliant for food handling' gloves, meaning there are no guidelines for the number of failures per box. Choosing a nitrile glove that exceeds medical grade standards provides superior protection. A low AQL is important, this is why all Eagle nitrile gloves have an AQL of 1.5.
Gloves made in dirty factories can be contaminated with bacteria before you even use them.
Low-quality nitrile gloves may contain fillers like chalk or silica, reducing their strength and making them prone to tearing.
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Poor fitting and cheaply made gloves can cause hand injuries.
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Low-quality materials can contain toxic compounds which can induce skin disease.
Disposable glove manufacturing has been identified as a high risk industry for labor abuse.
Eagle Protect supplies responsibly sourced disposable nitrile gloves, which exceed examination grade AQL requirements. They are produced with high-quality ingredients and manufacturing processes, providing your workers and your product a superior quality of barrier protection against bacteria and virus.
Eagle’s line of Delta Zero verified nitrile gloves show, with third-party testing data, that the Eagle Standard uses superior ingredients and processes to manufacture Eagle gloves.
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When most people refer to “latex”, they’re referring to natural rubber latex. Nitrile gloves do not contain natural rubber latex. Instead, they’re made with a man-made synthetic polymer, sometimes referred to as Nitrile Butadiene Rubber, or NBR for short.
The definition of latex simply refers the stable dispersion of polymer microparticles in water.
Natural rubber latex (NRL) is a kind of latex which is produced by dispersing and suspending tiny particles of natural rubber in water. NRL is made with particles derived from plants, such as rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis). It is the only glove polymer made from natural resources.
Gloves made from natural rubber latex are very elastic and soft, allowing them to feel comfortable and offer good dexterity. The downside to natural rubber latex gloves is that they contain proteins which can cause allergic reactions among some wearers. An estimated 8-17% of occupational workers have a natural rubber latex allergy. Latex allergies range from mild to severe and can even be fatal. People with latex allergies can have an allergic reaction, including skin irritation, rash, hives, runny nose, and difficulty breathing, when they inhale latex particles or come into physical contact with latex.
The risk of allergies has increased demand for nitrile gloves, which is made with a synthetic polymer and does not contain plant-based proteins.
Disposable nitrile gloves are made with nitrile latex film, which is produced by stably dispersing and suspending tiny particles of nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) in water.
The term latex refers only to the suspension of NBR particles in water. Nitrile gloves do not contain natural rubber latex. They are a good choice for people concerned about latex allergy risks. Nitrile gloves offer excellent durability and resistance to puncture and abrasion. They can also be manufactured with a thinner profile than gloves made of other polymers, allowing for better tactile sensitivity. Over the past decade, nitrile gloves have become much more comfortable and more broadly accepted by wearers.
Understanding the key benefits of each glove polymer will help you make the right decision when selecting single use/examination gloves for the needs of your workers and the hazards they face. Ansell offers a wide variety of disposable nitrile, neoprene and latex gloves for a multitude of uses and needs. View Ansell's portfolio of single use/exam gloves below.
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