ARE NITRILE GLOVES FOOD SAFE?

Why choose nitrile gloves?

Synthetic rubber is used to make disposable nitrile gloves, which means that nitrile gloves do not contain latex proteins. This makes nitrile gloves the first choice for those with latex allergies. Even if the user is not allergic to latex, wearing latex gloves can endanger patients/caregivers and those they come into contact with.

BNG6832-6835 Nitrile gloves are three times more puncture resistant than latex gloves, making them preferred when the risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens or other environmental contaminants is high. They are often referred to as medical grade, which means that they have undergone a series of tests to prove that they are suitable for use in these environments. They are commonly used in laboratory, hospital, dental and nursing Settings, but are also used in the automotive market where thicker, more puncture resistant nitrile gloves are needed to protect against oil and engine lubricants.

Nitrile gloves have excellent chemical resistance compared to other disposable gloves.

Compared with natural rubber, NBR also has higher chemical, acid and oil resistance. Nitrile gloves are powder-free, further reducing the risk of allergens and handling messy powder. Gloves are chlorinated, making the putting on and taking off process more efficient even when hands are wet. This makes nitrile gloves ideal for situations where frequent glove changes are required (e.g. in the food industry). Some nitrile gloves are even chlorinated twice on the inside to provide a smooth surface for the glove, thus allowing the user to wear the glove when wet hands.

Thanks to the use of synthetic rubber, nitrile gloves not only offer strength and durability, but also enhanced flexibility, making them best suited for situations where flexibility and sensitivity are required. The shape of the glove conforms to the shape of the glove, ensuring a comfortable fit and reducing hand fatigue. The low friction allows the gloves to be worn longer than most types of disposable gloves.

Nitrile is a man-made substance and is therefore less susceptible to price fluctuations.

An important advantage of gloves is that nitrile is a man-made substance, which means that the price is more stable than latex, as it is not affected by climate and weather changes. When the monsoon in Malaysia hampers the harvesting of natural rubber, the price of nitrile rubber will not rise.

Nitrile gloves have a longer shelf life than other disposable gloves, reducing waste. Choose to have a microtextured finish so that the gloves have a non-slip finish suitable for wet or dry use.

In 2009, NBR accounted for only 22% of the total production of latex and nitrile gloves. Nitrile production has grown over the past 12 years and now accounts for more than 60% of latex and nitrile production. We predict that this trend will continue rapidly as gloves play to their strengths across a wide range of industries.