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GONIOBRANCHUS CAVAE
Laboratory Gloves
Nitrile, latex, and vinyl examination gloves in powder-free formulations. Available in XS through XL with textured fingertips for secure grip during lab work.
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Choosing the Right Glove for Your Lab
Glove selection depends on your application: chemical resistance for handling solvents and reagents, tactile sensitivity for fine manipulation, and allergen considerations for staff comfort. All our gloves are powder-free to eliminate particulate contamination and meet ASTM testing standards for barrier protection.
MATERIAL COMPARISON
Nitrile vs. latex vs. vinyl
| Property | Nitrile | Latex | Vinyl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent — solvents, acids, bases | Good — aqueous, mild chemicals | Limited — aqueous only |
| Puncture Resistance | High | Moderate | Low |
| Tactile Sensitivity | Good | Excellent | Fair |
| Latex Allergen | No — latex-free | Yes — natural rubber | No — latex-free |
| Cost | $$ | $$ | $ |
| Best For | General lab, chemicals, BSL-2 | High-dexterity tasks, short-term use | Low-risk tasks, food service |
🛡️Why Nitrile Is the Lab Standard
Nitrile gloves have become the default choice for most laboratories because they combine chemical resistance, puncture resistance, and latex-free allergen safety in a single product. They resist a broad range of solvents, acids, and bases better than latex, making them suitable for handling chemicals, biological specimens, and cleaning agents.
💡Getting the Right Fit
Gloves that are too loose reduce dexterity and increase the risk of snagging. Gloves that are too tight cause hand fatigue during extended wear. Measure hand width across the knuckles: XS (6.5–7 cm), S (7–7.5 cm), M (7.5–8.5 cm), L (8.5–9.5 cm), XL (9.5–10.5 cm). When between sizes, size up for comfort.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Lab Glove FAQ
Nitrile resists many solvents including acetone, ethanol, isopropanol, and dilute acids/bases. However, nitrile degrades with prolonged exposure to chlorinated solvents (chloroform, DCM) and strong oxidizers. For these chemicals, use specialty chemical-resistant gloves rated for the specific solvent.
Powder (cornstarch) can contaminate samples, interfere with analytical instruments, cause granulomatous reactions in wounds, and aerosolize latex proteins. The FDA banned powdered examination gloves in 2017. All our gloves are powder-free as standard.
Standard examination gloves are 3–4 mil (0.08–0.10 mm) thick—adequate for most lab work. For chemical handling, fume hood work, or sharps exposure, choose 5–8 mil gloves. Thicker gloves reduce tactile feel but increase barrier time against chemical breakthrough.
Yes. Double-gloving is standard practice when handling highly hazardous materials, concentrated chemotherapy agents, or BSL-3 pathogens. Use a snug inner glove and a slightly larger outer glove. Change the outer glove frequently and whenever contamination is suspected.
Yes. Our nitrile gloves are available in blue, purple, and black. Color-coding helps labs enforce glove-change protocols—for example, blue in the tissue culture room and black in the chemistry lab—making it easy to spot when someone moves between areas without changing gloves.
Stocking a multi-lab facility?
We offer case-quantity pricing and standing orders for labs that go through gloves quickly. Ask about our glove subscription program.