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Disposable GloveBuying Guideboardwalklabel.com
ATTRIBUTES• Original glove material• Excellent barrier performance• Appropriate for most uses• Highly elastic, comfortable fit
ISSUES• Potential for allergies to latex proteins• Contains chemicals that could cause dermal irritation• Reaction can range from sneezing to anaphylactic shock
(life-threatening)• Powdered gloves can release the proteins into the air
when donning and removing the glove• Allergies affect 8 to 16% of work-exposed individuals
LATEX ALLERGIES• TYPE I (IMMEDIATE) hypersensitivity to natural rubber
latex proteins that can be very serious or occasionallyeven fatal.
• TYPE IV (DELAYED) allergic contact dermatitis, whichinvolves a skin rash and is often caused by chemicalsin the manufacturing process
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES• Strength and elasticity• Barrier protection against blood and a variety of chemicals
PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES• Less susceptible to material breakdown and leakage• Intended Uses - Appropriate for most applications• Most comfortable because of elasticity
COST The price of Latex has fluctuated throughout the years. Today, latex is more expensive than vinyl but comparable in price to nitrile.
• Wound care• General patient
examinations• Dispensing medication
• Routine oral procedures• Suture removal• Food handling
Uses: (Appropriate for most applications)
For maximum protection, change gloves every 15-30 minutes
NATURAL RUBBER LATEX
YESDO YOU NEED POWDERED GLOVES?
ATTRIBUTES• Barrier protection against blood
and a variety of chemicals• More elastic than vinyl with greater
puncture resistance than latex• Comfort more similar to latex• Available in a variety of colors
ISSUESAccelerators in glove manufacturing process may cause skin irritation (less common compared to latex allergies)
PHYSICAL PROPERTIESMolecular structure allows wearer to quickly identify a rip, hole or tear
PERFORMANCE PROPERTIESLess susceptible to material breakdown and leakage than a vinyl or even a latex glove
COST Nitrile has become competitively priced due to recent price increases related to latex and vinyl raw materials.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT GLOVE FOR THE RIGHT JOB
ATTRIBUTES• Most economical choice
ISSUES• Cuff has loose fit and minimal protection
against blood borne pathogens or chemicals• Vinyl is worn during quick applications where
comfort level is not critical
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES• Minimal elasticity/flexibility• Typically clear in color
PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES• Natural body oils can breakdown the glove material• Susceptible to material breakdown and leakage
COST• Vinyl typically chosen for price point• Raw material (PVC) and oil prices directly affect
the cost of vinyl gloves
Uses: (Appropriate for most applications)• Excellent choice for medical, jan/san, safety,
laboratory, tattoo and food services• Chemical exposure
Uses: (Intended for short-term, non-invasive tasks)• Dispensing medication• Transporting patients• Non-invasive physical examinations• Food handling, jan/san services
For maximum protection, change gloves every 15-30 minutes
For maximum protection, change gloves every 15 minutes or less
FOOD SAFETY GENPURPOSE
LABS/MISC.
MEDICAL / Exam NON-MEDICAL / Industrial
MEDICAL VETDENTAL
YES
YES
NO
SIZE REORDER #
S BWK 351S
M BWK 351M
L BWK 351L
XL BWK 351XL
Boardwalk IND. LATEX
POWDERED
SIZE REORDER #
S BWK 350S
M BWK 350M
L BWK 350L
XL BWK 350XL
SIZE REORDER #
M BWK 345M
L BWK 345L
XL BWK 345XL
SIZE REORDER #
S BWK 355S
M BWK 355M
L BWK 355L
XL BWK 355XL
QUESTION TO ASK YOUR CUSTOMER: ARE YOU SENSITIVE TO LATEX?
BoardwalkEXAM LATEX
POWDERED
BoardwalkEXAM LATEX
POWDER-FREE
BoardwalkIND. LATEXPOWDER-FREE
BoardwalkEXAM VINYL
POWDER-FREE
NO YES
SIZE REORDER #
M BWK 365M
L BWK 365L
XL BWK 365XL
SIZE REORDER #
S BWK 315S
M BWK 315M
L BWK 315L
XL BWK 315XL
BoardwalkIND. VINYLPOWDER-FREE
BoardwalkIND. SYNTHETIC
POWDER-FREE
SIZE REORDER #
S BWK 380S
M BWK 380M
L BWK 380L
XL BWK 380XL
Boardwalk IND. NITRILE
POWDER-FREE
SIZE REORDER #
M BWK 395M
L BWK 395L
XL BWK 395XL
BoardwalkIND. 5 MIL NITRILE
POWDER-FREE
SIZE REORDER #
S BWK 396S
M BWK396M
L BWK 396L
XL BWK 396XL
Boardwalk IND. BLACK NITRILE
POWDER-FREE
NITRILE
VINYL/SYNTHETIC
SIZE REORDER #
S BWK 361S
M BWK 361M
L BWK 361L
XL BWK 361XL