Sustainable Hospitals - Products and Resources for Category

Products and Resources for Category:
Gloves

Category/Subcategory
Gloves Examination Gloves
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Adenna NPF Nitrile Powder Free Exam Gloves Adenna Inc. 888-323-3662 http://www.adenna.com	Gloves are made of nitrile rubber Powder-free Vendor reports that gloves have passed ASTM F1671 viral penetration test for resistance to bloodborne pathogens
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Allegiance Flexam Nitrile Examination Glove® Allegiance Healthcare Corporation 800-964-5227 http://www.allegiance.net	Gloves are made of nitrile synthetic rubber Available powder-free Vendor reports that Flexam nitrile exam gloves meet ASTM F1671 viral penetration test for bloodborne pathogen resistance Vendor has not reported to SHP on barrier resistance of these gloves to other chemicals using ASTM test methods
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Allerderm(R) Nitrile Exam Gloves Allerderm Laboratories, Inc. 800-365-6868 http://www.allerderm.com	Gloves are made of nitrile rubber Powder-free Vendor has not reported to SHP on barrier resistance to bloodborne pathogens using ASTM test methods Vendor has not reported to SHP on barrier resistance of these gloves to chemicals using ASTM test methods
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Ansell-Perry Nitra-Tex(TM) and Nitra-Touch(R) Exam Gloves Ansell-Perry 800-321-9752 http://www.ansellhealthcare.com	Gloves are made of nitrile rubber Available powder-free Vendor has not reported to SHP on barrier resistance to bloodborne pathogens using ASTM test methods Vendor has not reported to SHP on barrier resistance to chemicals using ASTM test methods Special feature: Nitra-Tex exam glove has textured wet-grip surface
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Best N-DEX(R) and Accelerator-free Nitri-Care(R) Exam Gloves Best Manufacturing Company 800-241-0323 http://www.bestglove.com	Gloves are made of nitrile rubber Available powder-free Vendor reports that gloves have passed ASTM F1671 viral penetration test for resistance to bloodborne pathogens Demonstrated barrier protection against glutaraldehyde, various chemicals and various chemotherapy drugs, per ASTM test method. Contact Best for details. N-DEX gloves are available in 50% thicker, long cuff versions. Thicker N-DEX gloves are also available in sterile and hand-specific (rather than ambidextrous) options. Nitri-Care gloves are accelerator free as of January 2002. Also available in long cuff version
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
ECI Elastyren(R) Examination Gloves ECI Medical Technologies, Canada 800-668-5289 http://www.ecimedical.com	Powder-free, latex-free, accelerator-free, non-chlorinated, PVC(vinyl)-free Available as a non-sterile procedure glove in hand-specific sizes Passed ASTM viral penetration test for bloodborne pathogens
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Maxxim SensiCare(TM) Nitrile and SensiCare NXP Exam Gloves Maxxim Medical 800-727-7951 http://www.maxximmedical.com	Gloves are made of nitrile rubber Available powder-free Passed ASTM F1671 viral penetration test for bloodborne pathogens Vendor has tested for barrier protection against various chemicals using ASTM test methods. Contact Maxxim for details. Special feature: NXP nitrile exam glove is thicker and more durable than standard nitrile glove
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Maxxim SensiCare(TM) Polyurethane Exam Glove Maxxim Medical 800-727-7951 http://www.maxximmedical.com	Gloves are made of polyurethane Available powder-free Passed ASTM F1671 viral penetration test for bloodborne pathogens Vendor has tested for barrier resistance to various chemicals using ASTM test methods. Contact Maxxim for further information Polyurethane glove contains no accelerators or stabilizers
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Safeskin Blue Nitrile and Purple Nitrile(TM) Examination Gloves Safeskin Corporation 800-462-9993 http://www.safeskin.com	Gloves are made of nitrile rubber Available powder-free Passed ASTM F1671 viral penetration test for bloodborne pathogens Demonstrated barrier protection against glutaraldehyde, various chemicals and various chemotherapy drugs, per ASTM method. Contact Safeskin for further information Purple nitrile gloves are the newest product, designed for fit and comfort similar to latex
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
SmartCare NitraPF(TM) SmartCare, Inc. 800-822-8956 http://www.smartcare.com	Gloves are made of nitrile rubber Available powder-free Passed ASTM F1671 viral penetration test for bloodborne pathogens Demonstrated barrier protection to various chemotherapy drugs. Contact SmartCare for further information
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Tillotson Pure Advantage and Dual Advantage Exam Gloves Tillotson Healthcare Corporation 800-445-6830 http://thcnet.com	Pure Advantage gloves are made of 100% nitrile rubber Dual Advantage gloves have a nitrile exterior with a PolyGlide(TM) non-latex interior, for ease of donning and doffing Available powder-free Passed ASTM F1671 viral penetration test for bloodborne pathogens Demonstrated barrier protection against glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde, and Cidex 7, per ASTM test method. Contact Tillotson for further information
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Tillotson True Advantage Accelerator Free Nitrile Exam Glove Tillotson Healthcare Corporation 800-445-6830 http://thcnet.com	Accelerator free, purple nitrile exam glove Available powder free Demonstrated 8 hour barrier against formaldehyde (37%), glutaraldehyde (50%), and Cidex 7 (glutaraldehyde 2.5%), per ASTM F739 Passed viral penetration test, per ASTM F1671

« Top of page »

Category/Subcategory
Gloves Surgical Gloves
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Allegiance Duraprene Surgical Glove^TM Allegiance Healthcare Corporation 800-964-5227 http://www.allegiance.net	Gloves are made of neoprene. Note: Neoprene contains chlorine (Cl) in rubber structure. Chlorine-free glove materials should be considered before chlorine-containing ones. Cl is undesirable in the waste stream because of the potential for formation of unfavorable byproducts of incineration. Available powder-free Vendor has not reported to SHP on Duraprene glove performance using ASTM F1671 viral penetration test for bloodborne pathogen resistance Vendor has not reported to SHP on barrier resistance of these gloves to other chemicals using ASTM test methods
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Ansell-Perry Derma Prene(R) Surgical Glove Ansell-Perry 800-321-9752 http://www.ansellhealthcare.com	Gloves are made of Neoprene. Note: Neoprene contains chlorine (Cl) in rubber structure. Chlorine-free glove materials should be considered before chlorine-containing ones. Cl is undesirable in the waste stream because of the potential for formation of unfavorable byproducts of incineration. Available powder-free Vendor has not reported to SHP on barrier resistance to bloodborne pathogens using ASTM test methods Vendor has not reported to SHP on resistance to chemicals using ASTM test methods
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Ansell-Perry Elite(TM) Surgical Glove Ansell-Perry 800-321-9752 http://www.ansellhealthcare.com	Gloves are made of polyurethane Available powder-free Vendor has not reported to SHP on barrier resistance to bloodborne pathogens using ASTM F1671 test method Vendor has not reported to SHP on resistance to chemicals using ASTM test methods
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
ECI Elastyfree Surgical Gloves ECI Medical Technologies, Canada 800-668-5289 http://www.ecimedical.com	Gloves are made of a synthetic copolymer Powder-free, latex-free, accelerator-free, non-chlorinated, and PVC(vinyl)-free Passed ASTM viral penetration test for bloodborne pathogens
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Maxxim Neolon(TM) Surgical Glove Maxxim Medical 800-727-7951 http://www.maxximmedical.com	Gloves are made of neoprene. Note: Neoprene contains chlorine (Cl) in rubber structure. Chlorine-free glove materials should be considered before chlorine-containing ones. Cl is undesirable in the waste stream because of the potential for formation of unfavorable byproducts of incineration. Available powder-free Passed ASTM F1671 viral penetration test for bloodborne pathogens Vendor has tested barrier resistance against various chemicals using ASTM test methods. Contact Maxxim for further information.
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Maxxim SensiCare(TM) Polyisoprene Surgical Glove Maxxim Medical 800-727-7951 http://www.maxximmedical.com	Gloves are made of polyisoprene Available powder-free Passed ASTM F1671 viral penetration test for bloodborne pathogens Vendor has tested for barrier resistance against various chemicals. Contact Maxxim for further information
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Regent Biogel(R) Surgical Glove Regent Hospital Products 800-763-6364 http://www.regentmedical.com	Gloves are made of chloroprene, commonly known as neoprene. Note: Contains chlorine (Cl) in rubber structure. Chlorine-free glove materials should be considered before chlorine-containing ones. Cl is undesirable in the waste stream because of the potential for formation of unfavorable byproducts of incineration. Powder-free Vendor has not reported to SHP on barrier resistance to bloodborne pathogens using ASTM test methods Vendor has not reported to SHP on barrier resistance to chemicals using ASTM test methods
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Tillotson Pure Advantage Surgical Gloves Tillotson Healthcare Corporation 800-445-6830 http://thcnet.com	Gloves are made of nitrile rubber Available powder-free Passed ASTM F1671 viral penetration test for resistance to bloodborne pathogens Demonstrated barrier protection agains glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde, and Cidex 7 using ASTM test method. Contact Tillotson for further information

« Top of page »

Resource type
Web site
American Latex Allergy Association The American Latex Allergy Association provides information about latex allergy and supports latex-allergic individuals. Their website lists sources of latex-free products. 888-972-5376 http://www.latexallergyresources.org

Note: Information has been provided by the named vendors. The Sustainable Hospitals Project does not endorse any products or take responsibility for the accuracy of the information or for product performance. Contact vendors directly to purchase a product or to obtain more information. This table is a work-in-progress, and feedback may be sent by email to shp@uml.edu or by phone to 978-934-3386.

R E G I S T E R G L O S S A R Y F E E D B A C K S I T E M A P H O M E