Arco Essentials Blue Powder-Free Nitrile Disposable Gloves

Arco Essentials Blue Powder-Free Nitrile Disposable Gloves are single-use gloves made for medical examination. They also suit food handling and light chemical work.

Specs, translated

• Nitrile, latex-free and phthalate-free. Nitrile resists punctures better than latex or vinyl. Leaving out latex and phthalates lowers the risk of allergic reaction.
• Powder-free. Nothing is left behind on handled items, and powder-related allergy risk is reduced.
• Blue. The colour makes cross-contamination easier to spot.
• 240mm length (24cm). The beaded cuff gives an edge to grip when pulling the gloves on and stops liquid dripping down the arm.
• Thickness: 0.05mm and 0.08mm. Both figures are quoted for these gloves. Thinner film favours feel, thicker film durability.
• Box: 270mm x 150mm x 80mm and 220mm x 110mm x 60mm. Allow for this space when storing, and check the size against the Arco glove dispenser.
• Ambidextrous. Either glove fits either hand, so a damaged glove can be replaced without splitting a pair.
• AQL 1.5. AQL stands for acceptable quality level, the defect limit used when sampling a batch.

Protection and approvals

The gloves resist bacteria, fungi and viruses, and they are water-repellent. Chemical resistance covers sodium hydroxide (40%), hydrogen peroxide (30%) and formaldehyde (37%). They are approved for food contact.

Worth knowing

They suit light chemical handling, so check your own substances against the listed chemicals and strengths. The Arco glove dispenser can be used with them.