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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT GLOVES & FINGER COTS
General Information
As cleanroom gloves are the only garments that commonly come into contact
with the product, they have to meet particularly high requirements:
the abrasion and particle permeability should be as low as possible.
the sense of touch should be kept as sensitive as possible.
the transmission of fingerprints due to sweat and grease must be prevented.
Each product has different requirements for the type of glove used. Therefore one
cannot assign a glove to all products or processes. So before choosing cleanroom
gloves and finger cots, we recommend testing a selection to enable you to choose
the glove for your particular requirements.
Powder free = cleanroom compatible?
The term "powder free" has historically been poorly defined across our industry.
There are only vague recommendations available and manufacturers have been
able to use the term "powder free" on the packing without adherence to any
minimum standards.
But the manufacturers of disposable gloves make various efforts during the manufacturing and also during the cleaning process and packing in order to guarantee
a certain "purity".
Area of application for disposable or reusable gloves
For the glove user there is often a question mark over the necessity of using disposable gloves, with their associated lower comfort level – if textile gloves would
also satisfy the demands of the workplace.
Generally for usage in cleanroom conditions it is always better to choose a
powder free, post cleaned glove made from Latex, Nitrile, Vinyl or other synthetic
materials such as PE, Neoprene, etc. Only these skin-tight and AQL tested powder
free disposable gloves guarantee the necessary protection for your products
against contamination caused by human skin.
Where operations and processes require less stringent precautions within cleanrooms then textile gloves may provide the solution. Finally the user has to decide
which gloves will meet his requirements.
We would be pleased to help you to make your choice and to put some
test samples at your disposal.
For our range of disposable gloves we work closely with international leading
manufacturers such as for example Ansell, Kimberly & Clark, Mapa, Nitritex and
Shield Scientific.
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GLOVES & FINGER COTS
7.
7.11
POWDER FREE
LATEX GLOVES
table of cleanroom classes
see chapter 7.12
Latex gloves normally fit closely and offer an extremely good
sense of touch. They are very flexible and therefore also tear
resistant. For aseptic areas some items are offered in a sterile
version, in pairs and hand specific (= left/right). For cleanroom
applications a minimum length of 11"– 12" should be used,
because the gloves then cover the knitted cuffs of the cleanroom garments. It is also important to have plastic packaging
suitable for cleanrooms – in particular for the sterile versions.
Using a paper packing for gloves, as in those used for medical applications, brings a higher risk of contamination purely
from opening the paper packing.
For special applications we also offer additionally 16" long
gloves.
Appropriate dispenser units see chapter 15.
1
3
2
1 sterile latex gloves, foil packed
2 latex glove
3 “double gloving”
Article
Sterile
Manufacturer
Sizes
PU
Art.-No.
Kimtech, Pure
Controlled, G5
12”, ambidextrous
no
Kimberly & Clark
S, M, L, XL
1000 pieces
(10 x 100 pieces
per double polybag)
3501
Kimtech, Pure
Critical, G3
12”, ambidextrous
no
Kimberly & Clark
S, M, L, XL
1000 pieces
(10 x 100 pieces
per double polybag)
3503
Bioclean 100 BLA 3
16”, ambidextrous
textured surface
no
Nitritex
S, M, L, XL
1000 pieces
(10 x 100 pieces
per double polybag)
37021
Kimtech, Pure
Controlled, G5
12”, left/right
yes
Kimberly & Clark
6, 6 1/2, 7, 7 1/2
8, 8 1/2, 9, 10
200 pairs
pairs wrapped in paper
(50 pairs / dispenser box)
3504
Kimtech, Pure
Critical, G3
12” left / right
yes
Kimberly & Clark
6, 6 1/2, 7, 7 1/2
8, 8 1/2, 9, 10
200 pairs
pairs wrapped in foil
(10 x 20 pairs / PE-bag)
3509
Accutech, sterile
Ultra Clean
12”, left / right
yes
Ansell
6, 6 1/2, 7, 7 1/2
8, 8 1/2, 9
200 pairs
pairs wrapped in foil
(20 x 10 pairs / PE-bag)
3609
Accutech, sterile
coated
12”, left / right
yes
Ansell
6, 6 1/2, 7, 7 1/2
8, 8 1/2, 9
200 pairs
pairs wrapped in paper
(20 x 10 pairs / PE-bag)
3610
Expert OP-glove
11”, left/right
yes
Unigloves
6, 6 1/2, 7, 7 1/2
8, 8 1/2, 9, 10
300 pairs
pairs wrapped in paper
(50 pairs / dispenser box)
3067
Bioclean 100 BLAS 3
16”, ambidextrous
textured surface
yes
Nitritex
S, M, L, XL
200 pairs
pairs wrapped in foil
(20 x 10 pairs / PE-bag)
37025
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GLOVES & FINGER COTS
7.
7.22
POWDER FREE NITRIL GLOVES
GLOVES & FINGER COTS
7.
7.33
table of cleanroom classes
see chapter 7.12
This alternative is becoming increasingly commonplace because Nitrile gloves have
many advantages. They offer the fit and therefore also the sense of touch of Latex
gloves, they are conductive and do not hold the danger of a possible Latex allergy.
In comparison with Latex and Vinyl gloves, Nitrile gloves are considered to be the
most "clean" or "pure" gloves. Nitrile gloves should also have an appropriate
minimum length. They are also available in sterile form packed in PE bags suitable
for cleanrooms.
For special applications we also offer additionally 16" long gloves.
1
Appropriate dispenser units see chapter 15.
2
1 nitrile glove
2 example of an extra long glove
Article
Sterile
Manufacturer
Sizes
PU
Art.-No.
Kimtech, Pure
Critical, G3
12”, ambidextrous
no
Kimberly & Clark
XS, S M, L, XL
1000 pieces
(10 x 100 pieces
per double polybag)
3522
Kimtech, Pure NxT
12”, ambidextrous
no
Kimberly & Clark
XS, S, M, L, L+, XL 1000 pieces
(10 x 100 pieces
per double polybag)
3523
Bioclean 100 BNAL
16”, ambidextrous
textured finger
no
Nitritex
S, M, L, XL
1000 pieces
(10 x 100 pieces
per double polybag)
37089
Nitrilite Silky Ultra Clean
300 mm,
ambidextrous
no
Ansell
S, M, L, XL
1000 pieces
(10 x 100 pieces
per double polybag)
3621
Kimtech, Pure
Critical, G3
12”, left / right
yes
Kimberly & Clark
6, 6 1/2, 7, 7 1/2
8, 8 1/2, 9, 10
200 pairs
pairs wrapped in foil
(10 x 20 pairs / PE-bag)
3529
Bioclean, N-Plus, BNPS
16”, left / right
textured surface
yes
Nitritex
6, 6 1/2, 7, 7 1/2
8, 8 1/2, 9, 10
200 pairs
pairs wrapped in foil
(20 x 10 pairs / PE-bag)
37090
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GLOVES & FINGER COTS
7.
7.44
POWDER FREE VINYL GLOVES
Co-Polymer gloves
Vinyl do not have such a tight fit as Latex or Nitrile gloves. In contrast to the Latex
gloves some of the Vinyl gloves are conductive. They should also have a minimum
length of 11" – 12" and be packed in PE-bags suitable for cleanrooms.
Vinyl gloves are much cheaper than Latex or Nitrile gloves, but generally not as
pure. Some publications have already hinted at possible health risks.
table of cleanroom classes
see chapter 7.12
Article
Conductive
Sizes
PU
Art.-No.
Co-Polymer Vinyl glove
powder free, 12”, ambidextrous
yes
S, M, L, XL
1000 pieces (10 x 100 pieces
per double polybag)
3084
DURACLEAN® GLOVES
DURACLEAN® gloves are a combination made from polyurethane and Lycra and
fulfil highest demands. Besides breathability (and hence higher wearing comfort)
these gloves also have extremely low particles and ions dispersion. Additionally the
outgatting (airborne molecular contamination) is excellent. The ESD capability, the
high elasticity and the nearly zero danger of an allergic reaction completes the
profile. The excellent technical characteristics and extremely high wearing comfort
are unfortunately offset by its high costs, which are shown to be a multiple in a
direct comparison with the classical Latex, Nitril and Vinyl gloves.
Article
DURACLEAN
Powder free, 12”, ambidextrous
®
table of cleanroom classes
see chapter 7.12
Conductive
Sizes
PU
yes
S, M, L, XL, XXL 1000 pieces (10 x 100 pieces
per double polybag)
Appropriate dispenser units see chapter 15.
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Art.-No.
37200
GLOVES FOR SPECIAL USAGE
All materials to be used in a cleanroom have to be designed such that the products
enjoy highest possible protection. Contamination, for example caused by personnel, has to be avoided by the usage of appropriate appliances. However, there are
always applications where the safety of the human has to be guaranteed as much
as that of the products.
Beside the parameter of using cleanroom suitable gloves, one of course has to
also look out that the chosen model has characteristics which give the user confidence of not being in any danger of contamination himself.
When using cytotoxins a multitude of factors have to be considered when choosing suitable and safe cleanroom gloves.
What can influence the characteristics of gloves? Besides the mode of operation
for the adopted cytotoxins it is mainly the user, the manufacturing process, the
operating time, the surrounding temperature, as well as cleaning and disinfection
products.
In consequence it is questionable if the current testing method for safety gloves,
for example according EN374, goes far enough.
Other additional tests or studies are sensible and essential. The high toxicity of
cytotoxins and the demanded cleanroom classes don’t allow compromises. Can
the ASTM D 6978-5 help further? Hereby gloves are tested at 35 °C and not room
temperature. Permeation is already started at 0.01 µg and not later at 1.0 µg.
Additional praxis oriented differences mark the above mentioned ASTM directive
as superior to the existing recognised parameters .
More and more manufacturers accepting the challenge to offer cleanroom suitable
gloves for the use with cytotoxins.
Some of them are listed below:
Derma – Shield
SHIELDskin™
P-Zero
Ultimate
Emerald
Nitril Critical
Latex Critical
Purple Nitril Xtra
For questions on the above mentioned models and /or any other products, as for
example the appropriate clothing for working with cytotoxins, please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
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GLOVES & FINGER COTS
7.
7.55
GLOVES PACKED IN BOXES
In the less sensitive area outside the cleanroom, the use of gloves packed in a box
(light carton) becomes a possibility – and has the advantage of reduced costs.
In general these gloves are shorter than the gloves suitable for cleanrooms and for
health reasons also powder free.
We offer Latex as well as Nitril versions.
table of cleanroom classes
see chapter 7.12
1
1 box packed gloves Kimtech Science Purple Xtra
Article
Manufacturer
Sizes
PU
Latex glove, Kimtech Science Satinplus
9”, powder free, ambidextrous
smooth surface
Kimberly &
Clark
XS, S, M, L, XL 1000 pieces (900 pieces by XL)
100 pieces per dispenser box
(90 pieces by XL)
3530
Latex glove, Kimtech Science PFE
9”, powder free, ambidextrous
textured surface
Kimberly &
Clark
XS, S, M, L, XL 1000 pieces (900 pieces by XL)
100 pieces per dispenser box
(90 pieces by XL)
3531
Latex glove, Kimtech Science PFE Xtra
11”, powder free, ambidextrous
Kimberly &
Clark
XS, S, M, L, XL
500 pieces
50 pieces per dispenser box
3535
Nitril glove, Kimtech Science Purple
9.5”, powder free, ambidextrous
Kimberly &
Clark
XS, S, M, L, XL 1000 pieces (900 pieces by XL)
100 pieces per dispenser box
(90 pieces by XL)
3540
Nitrilglove,Kimtech Science Purple Xtra
12”, powder free, ambidextrous
Kimberly &
Clark
XS, S, M, L, XL
3541
500 pieces
50 pieces per dispenser box
Appropriate dispenser units see chapter 15.
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Art.-No.
GLOVES & FINGER COTS
7.
7.66
GLOVES & FINGER COTS
7.
7.77
GLOVES PACKED IN BOXES
With the delivery program of the manufacturer Shield Scientific we are also
offering box packed gloves, from which some are tested according to AQL
0,65. (This means for the user more safety and better quality).
We can also deliver gloves for laboratory areas, which have the required minimum length of 250 and 260 mm respectively (see EN 374-1:2003 and EN 420
respectively).
table of cleanroom classes
see chapter 7.12
1
Appropriate dispenser units see chapter 15.
2
1 duoShield ICE™ Nitril 240
2 SHIELDskin™ orange Nitril 300
Article
Product
Sizes
PU
Nitril glove, powder free
300 mm, ambidextrous
SHIELDskin™
orange Nitril 300
XS, S, M, L, XL
500 pieces
50 pieces per dispenser box
3841
Nitril glove, powder free
260 mm, ambidextrous
SHIELDskin™
orange Nitril 260
XS, S, M, L, XL
900 pieces
90 pieces per dispenser box
3840
Nitril glove, powder free
300 mm, ambidextrous,
sterile
SHIELDskin™
orange Nitril 300 sterile
XS, S, M, L, XL
160 pairs (in pairs, wrapped in foil) 3828
40 pairs per dispenser box
Latex glove, powder free
300 mm, ambidextrous
BRIGHT Latex 300
XS, S, M, L, XL
500 pieces
50 pieces per dispenser box
3835
Nitril glove, powder free
240 mm, ambidextrous
duoSHIELD ICE™
Nitril 240
XS, S, M, L, XL 1000 pieces
100 pieces per dispenser box
3845
Latex glove, powder free
240 mm, ambidextrous
duoSHIELD PF™
Latex 240
XS, S M, L, XL
1000 pieces
100 pieces per dispenser box
3831
Latex glove, powder free
240 mm, ambidextrous
duoSHIELD Smooth™
Latex 240
XS, S M, L, XL
1000 pieces
100 pieces per dispenser box
3830
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Art.-No.
GLOVES & FINGER COTS
7.
7.88
DISPOSABLE GLOVES FOR CHEMICALS
When using chemicals the demands on disposable gloves are very different.
Which chemicals are in use, their concentration and duration of contact
(i.g.: splash or immersion) are all contributory factors.
For more information please require the corresponding chemical resistance
guide for the appropriate glove.
table of cleanroom classes
see chapter 7.12
Article
Material thickness
Manufacturer
Sizes
PU
Art.-No.
Latex glove, powder free
12”, left/right
0.35 mm
Marigold
S, M, L, XL
12 pairs
3078
Tri-Polymer glove, Trionic 517,
powder free, 360 mm, left / right
0.50 mm
Mapa
7, 7 1/2, 8, 81/2,
9, 91/2
72 pairs
3774
Tri-Polymer glove, Bioclean Solac,
powder free, 400 mm, left / right
0.34 mm
Nitritex
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
72 pairs
30750
Solvex glove, 37-675,
powder free, 330 mm, left / right
0.38 mm
Ansell
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
144 pairs 37760
Solvex glove, 37-185,
powder free, 455 mm, left / right
0.56 mm
Ansell
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
144 pairs 37761
Appropriate dispenser units see chapter 15.
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KNITTED TEXTILE GLOVES
table of cleanroom classes
see chapter 7.12
These knitted gloves do not have any disturbing seams, particularly on the fingertips, and therefore the sense of touch is improved. The conductive material used
in our gloves is copper (carbon versions on request). The copper version offers
better value for conductivity and longevity.
Article
Sizes
PU
Art.-No.
Polyamide-stretch-glove
without coating
S, M, L, XL, XXL
10 pairs*
3030
Nylon-stretch-glove
1
/2-finger, without coating
S, M, L, XL, XXL
10 pairs*
3031
Polyamide-stretch-glove
without coating
(suitable for ESD)
S, M, L, XL, XXL
10 pairs*
3032
Polyamide-stretch-glove
with PU coated fingertips
S, M, L, XL, XXL
10 pairs*
3010
Polyamide-stretch-glove
with PU coated fingertips
(suitable for ESD)
S, M, L, XL, XXL
10 pairs*
3011
Polyamide-stretch-glove
with PU coated palm
S, M, L, XL, XXL
10 pairs*
3015
Polyamide-stretch-glove
with PU coated palm
(suitable for ESD)
S, M, L, XL, XXL
10 pairs*
3016
Stretch-glove made from
Dynemafibre®
with PU coated palm
S, M, L, XL
10 pairs*
3019
Polyamide-stretch-glove
with PU coated palm
with PVC burl
S, M, L, XL, XXL
10 pairs*
3034
1
2
3
4
5
* Cleanroom suitable packed in PE-bag.
6
Appropriate dispenser units see chapter 15.
1
2
3
4
5
6
glove with PU coated fingertips
stretch glove without coating
glove suitable for ESD
glove with PU coated palm
glove with 1/2-finger for underneath
polyamide-stretch-glove with PVC burl
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GLOVES & FINGER COTS
7.
7.99
SEWN TEXTILE GLOVES
table of cleanroom classes
see chapter 7.12
For these gloves various materials for palm and overhand can be combined.
Tight synthetic coatings for the product sides and air permeable knitwear on
the back of the hand.
For activities that require a very acute sense of touch, seams can be disturbing.
In such cases we would recommend the knitted gloves in Chapter 7.9.
Article
Sizes
PU
Art.-No.
Synthetic-stretch-knitwear (Polyamide)
7 – 14
12 pairs
3001
Perlonfilet with artificial leather
coating on palm
7 – 13
12 pairs
3002
Synthetic-stretch-knitwear (Polyester)
more robust than article 3001
7 – 13
12 pairs
3003
Polyester-stretch-knitwear
with antistatic steel fibre
7 – 13
12 pairs
Simple, synthetic glove
without coating
S, M, L, XL
10 pairs
3007
Synthetic glove with breathable
polymer coating on palm
S, M, L, XL
10 pairs
3009
Synthetic glove with PU burls
coating on palm & antistatic carbon
fibre on back of hand
S, M, L, XL
10 pairs
3020
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Kunststoffbeschichtung
3004
OTHER GLOVES
Besides the models introduced so far there is still a multitude of other varieties,
as for example so called isolator-gloves and also cleanroom suitable, textile
heat or cold resistant gloves.
Sizes
PU
Art.-No.
Heat safety glove made from Nomex
and conductive yarn, 26 cm long
M, L, XL, XXL
1 pair
30900-26
Heat safety glove made from Nomex®
and conductive yarn, 40 cm long
M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
1 pair
30900-40
Article
®
Additional models available on request. Appropriate dispenser units see chapter 15.
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GLOVES & FINGER COTS
7.
7.10
10
GLOVES & FINGER COTS
7.
7.11
11
POWDER FREE FINGER COTS
Normaly finger cots are made from Latex or Nitril and give a good sense of touch.
Different models distinguish themselves from each other in material thickness,
which makes them usable for sharp products
table of cleanroom classes
see chapter 7.12
Finger cots are used in workplaces with low cleanroom demands.
They are differentiated as follows:
non-conductive finger cots
antistatic finger cots with a maximum surface resistance of 1010 Ohms as
declared by the manufacturer
finger cots with high conductivity, mostly in black, with a surface resistance of
appr. 2 x 106 Ohms as declared by the manufacturer
finger cots in various designs
Article
Colour
Sizes
PU
Art.-No.
Powder free, rolled, normal
non-conductive finger cots, latex
natural
S, M, L, XL
1440 pieces per PE bag
402001
Powder free, rolled, normal
antistatic finger cots, latex
pink
S, M, L, XL
1440 pieces per PE bag
40255
Powder free, rolled finger cots
high conductivity, latex
black
S, M, L, XL
1440 pieces per PE bag
402511
Powder free, rolled nitril finger cots
natural
S, M, L, XL
720 pieces per PE bag
40230
Appropriate dispenser units see chapter 15.3.
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