Chemical Resistance and Gloves
Gloves will display different levels of chemical resistance and
barrier protection based on their material and formulation. The
following resources are provided to help you select the most appropriate
glove type for handing chemicals:
Chemical Resistance Guide
A guide to the barrier protection from chemicals provided by materials
most commonly used to fabricate medical gloves.
> Glove Resistance to Degradation
by Bone Cement (Methylmethacrylate) Results of a 1000mL
water leak test on Cardinal Health gloves used to prepare bone
cement.
Glutaraldehyde Study
A document to help you choose the appropriate barrier protection
when using glutaraldehyde.
> Safe Handling of Chemotherapy
Agents
Guidelines to assist you in selecting gloves for use with chemotherapy
agents.
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