Protective gloves are available in various materials. Nitrile is a particularly popular and reliable material. Nitrile gloves are particularly popular in the healthcare sector and are a suitable alternative if you are allergic to latex. Protective gloves in accordance with EN 374 are part of the personal protective equipment (PPE) that is required by law for self-protection when working with potentially hazardous activities.
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What are the properties of medical nitrile gloves?
Nitrile gloves are made of a synthetic rubber, acrylonitrile butadiene rubber. Nitriles themselves are a group of chemical compounds made from carbon and nitrogen. Gloves made from this material are 100% latex-free.
The most important properties of nitrile gloves at a glance
Particularly tear-resistant and resistant to abrasion and punctures
Elastic
High wearing comfort and good tactile sensitivity
Suitable for allergy sufferers: good alternative for latex allergies
Resistant to alcohols, acids, fats, oils and many chemicals
Water repellent
Permeable to many solvents, such as acetone or dichloromethane
Protection against microbes and contact with pathogens
Nitrile gloves are water-repellent and resistant to many chemicals, especially oils. However, they are permeable to many solvents, such as acetone or dichloromethane. Nitrile is a good alternative for people with latex allergies and offers good protection against microbes. Nitrile gloves also offer protection in contact with pathogens, in food processing, cleaning work, beauty treatments or tattooing. They ensure good tactile sensitivity and are tear, abrasion and puncture resistant.
Nitrile gloves - in which areas are they used?
Due to their special resistance, nitrile gloves are often used when working with chemicals, for example in laboratories. However, they are also used in the healthcare sector for sterile work, for example in doctors' surgeries, hospitals or nursing homes. They are also used in tattoo and piercing studios, as well as in the beauty sector. Thanks to their properties, nitrile gloves are also suitable for the food sector, industry and the trades.
As these are disposable products, nitrile gloves must be changed after a single use.
Gloves are particularly needed in laboratories or in areas of the healthcare sector where there are high protection requirements. For example, there are certain requirements that gloves must meet for activities that are assigned to certain protection levels. These activities may involve contact with certain biological substances that pose a health risk, such as working with dangerous pathogens in laboratories or clinics. As a wholesaler of hygiene products, we offer you a wide range of medical supplies and various products for care and cleaning that meet the highest quality standards.
Buying nitrile gloves - what you should look out for
When buying gloves, it is important to pay attention to a number of aspects, depending on the intended use. You may have to choose between powdered or non-powdered and sterile or non-sterile gloves. Depending on the area of application, gloves must also meet certain standards to which their manufacture is subject. In addition, medical protective gloves are assigned to different categories depending on the area of application and the associated risks. There are also various types of chemical gloves in particular, which differ in terms of their resistance to chemicals.
Powdering: yes or no?
Originally, nitrile gloves were available powdered and non-powdered. Although the production costs are lower for powdered nitrile gloves, powdering has proven to be disadvantageous. That is why you will only find powder-free nitrile gloves at parahealth. Powdered gloves are now banned in the medical sector, the food industry and the catering trade.
Advantages of powdered gloves
Powdered gloves were mainly used back then because the powder made them easier to put on and take off, especially when hands were damp or wet. They were therefore particularly popular in the hot season and in southern countries. However, as powdering has some disadvantages, powder-free versions are preferred nowadays.
Disadvantages of powdered gloves
The powder from the gloves can become airborne, especially when removing the gloves. It can also settle on surfaces, clothing and skin. The latter can then lead to skin irritation, itching, dry skin or irritated mucous membranes. Food can be contaminated by the powder. For these reasons, the wearing of powdered gloves is now prohibited in the medical and food sectors.
Thanks to their smooth surface, nitrile gloves are easy to put on and take off, even without powder.
Sterile or non-sterile gloves?
Protective gloves are available either sterile or non-sterile. Sterile gloves, such as surgical gloves, protect both users and patients from infection. Non-sterile gloves, on the other hand, protect users and staff from contact with infectious materials (e.g. blood) and hazardous substances (e.g. surface disinfectants). The decision between sterile and non-sterile gloves should therefore be based on the requirements of the respective area of application.
Nitrile gloves - Standards
Nitrile gloves must meet various requirements depending on the area of application. The standards that our nitrile gloves meet can be viewed transparently on the respective product pages. For example, we have many gloves in our range that meet the ISO 13485 standard. This is one of the most important standards and includes the requirements for comprehensive quality management for the design and manufacture of medical devices. The international EN ISO 21420:2020 standard applies to protective gloves. It replaces the previous EN 420 standard and covers the general requirements for protective gloves, such as performance, comfort and harmlessness.
Nitrile gloves from parahealth also comply with the EN 455 and EN 374 standards, which include clear regulations for disposable medical gloves. EN 374 (1-5) regulates chemical resistance to chemicals and microorganisms. The EN 455 standard (1-4), on the other hand, deals with various criteria for disposable gloves and their impermeability, physical properties, biological evaluation and durability.
Whether the gloves are flawless and impermeable is tested with the so-called AQL value using a water impermeability test. The AQL value (Accepted Quality Level) is set at different levels, but is 1.5 for tests.
Risk categories
As already mentioned, there are different categories to which protective gloves are assigned depending on the risk situation. Chemical or examination gloves in accordance with EN 374 are only assigned to category III.
Overview: Risk categories
Category I: Minimal risks - for tasks with low protection requirements, e.g. protection against dirt, gardening, mild cleaning agents
Category II: Medium risks - for protection against mechanical hazards, for example
Category III: High risks - to protect against irreversible damage or fatal hazards. e.g. from chemicals, heat, cold, radiation, electricity
Types
Chemical gloves according to EN 374 (1-5), as used from protection level 2 in laboratories or in the healthcare sector, are divided into three different types:
Overview: Glove types
Type A Gloves fulfill at least performance level 2 and are resistant to at least six test chemicals from the list of 18 tested chemicals.
Type B Gloves also fulfill at least performance level 2 and are resistant to at least three test chemicals from the list of 18 tested chemicals.
Type C Gloves fulfill at least performance level 1 and are resistant to at least one test chemical from the list of 18 tested chemicals.
Nitrile gloves at low prices - the right choice
Nitrile gloves are available at any time and can be delivered to you in just a few working days. They offer a number of advantages that make them the first choice for applications in laboratories, medical practices and food processing. Made from synthetic rubber, nitrile gloves eliminate the risk of allergic reactions and are particularly robust and durable, offering high resistance to perforation and abrasion.
Are you looking for alternatives to nitrile gloves? In addition to nitrile gloves, we also offer and . The latter offer a high degree of flexibility and, thanks to their material properties, provide a good fit and a good sense of touch. Vinyl gloves do not offer the same level of protection as nitrile gloves, but they are made of PVC, which makes them particularly cost-effective.