The short answer: Yes, examination gloves expire. Latex examination gloves typically last 3–5 years and nitrile gloves up to 5 years, counted from the production date printed on the carton, not from delivery, so time in transit and in a warehouse already counts. Store them at 10–30 °C and 40–70% humidity, away from sunlight, ozone […]
Veterinary Examination Gloves: Thickness, Length and Latex Acceptance Guide
Veterinary gloves are built thicker and longer than medical gloves — typically 6–7 mil, with shoulder-length sleeves for large-animal work — and latex is widely accepted because patient allergy risk is not the concern. Specify cuff length up front, since it changes construction and packaging. Veterinary examination gloves are built differently from medical gloves. Large-animal […]
Cleanroom Examination Gloves: ISO Class 100 (ISO 5) Aseptic Processing Guide
At a glance: cleanroom gloves are specified by particle shedding and ionic extractables, not just pinholes — ISO Class 5 (Class 100) allows no more than 3,520 particles ≥0.5 µm per m³. For electronics and optics choose nitrile or chloroprene; latex suits sterile pharmaceutical filling and surgery. Cleanroom gloves are not ordinary examination gloves with […]
Examination Glove Standards Explained: EN 455 vs ASTM D3578 vs ISO 11193
In short: ASTM D3578 is the US standard for rubber examination gloves, EN 455 is the EU series for medical gloves, and ISO 11193 is the international standard for single-use rubber examination gloves. They measure largely the same properties, but each applies to a different market — your destination’s regulator dictates which standard your certificates […]
Disposable Gloves for Nail Salons: Acetone and Acrylic Resistance Explained
Key takeaway: nitrile beats latex for nail work on chemical resistance, but no disposable glove withstands prolonged acetone — the agent penetrates every material eventually. Choose a 5–6 mil nitrile glove and change frequently during gel removal. Nail technicians handle acetone, acrylic monomers and gels every day. Choosing the right glove means understanding chemical resistance […]
Disposable Gloves for Tattoo Artists: Nitrile vs Latex and Thickness Guide
Bottom line: nitrile is the default for tattooing — it is latex-free, puncture-resistant and available in black to hide ink — with 4–6 mil the working range. Latex gives more feel but carries an 8–17% Type I sensitisation risk, so keep a nitrile option on hand. Tattoo artists wear gloves for the entire session, sometimes […]