Fisherbrand Nitrile Indigo Category 3 Disposable PPE Gloves (Pack of 200)
Lab technicians require proper gloves to keep themselves and their results safe. The Fisherbrand Nitrile Indigo Category 3 Disposable PPE Gloves (Pack of 200) offer convenience to labs, coming in a handy multipack, for use by just about anyone. Using top quality, revered nitrile material, this pack of ambidextrous gloves offers guarantees safety and hygiene when you need it most.
What's Included?
- 200 x Ambidextrous Gloves
Sizing Information
To find out which size you need, measure the width of your palm and match the measurement to the table below. Please see the diagram for an indication of where to measure:
| Size | Palm Width (mm) |
| Extra Small | 76mm |
| Small | 86mm |
| Large | 107mm |
| Extra Large | 115mm |
Technical Specifications
- Certifications/Compliance: PPE Category III, EN 420:2003, EN ISO 374-1/Type B, EN ISO 374-5, EN ISO 374-4
- Content And Storage: Shelf Life 5 Years
- Applications: Laboratory AQL 1.5
- Colour: Indigo
- Disposable: Yes
- Finger Thickness: 0.08mm to 0.14mm
- Hand: Ambidextrous
- Laboratory/Cleanroom Use: Laboratory
- Material: Nitrile
- Palm Thickness: 0.06mm to 0.09mm
- Sterility: Non-sterile
- Thickness Cuff: 0.05mm to 0.08mm
- Gender: Unisex
- Glove Cuff Style: Beaded
Key Features and Benefits
- PPE Category III protection against chemicals and substances
- Indigo blue colour for easy recognition
- 5-year shelf life for long term hand protection
- Nitrile material is comfortable, stretchy and hardwearing
- Ambidextrous design gives broad application range
- Textured fingertips for enhanced grip and dexterity
- Non-powdered for cleanliness and elimination of cross-contamination
- Design is made for a wide range of uses in different environments
- Chemically resistant for use in labs and research
- Disposable design enhances hygiene and is easy to use
- Non-sterile design for easy sterility
Flexible Gloves
These gloves are made of nitrile, a soft and flexible material with enhanced grip that contorts around the shape of your hand. Perfect for use in a range of applications, including in catering, medical and research environments, these gloves offer maximum comfort and grip when handling chemicals and other substances.
Nitrile Material
These gloves are made of 100% nitrile rubber. This material has various benefits for research and medical applications, including:
- Physical and Mechanical Properties:
- Abrasion and friction resistant for intense durability
- Adhesive to metal and other rigid materials
- Great resilience and rebound properties (stretch for comfort)
- Tear and rip resistant with a 350 - 650% elongation range
- Chemical Resistance
- Resistant to some acids, alkaline solutions
- Excellent resistance to hydrocarbons, oils, ammonia
- Brilliant resistance to mineral oils, petroleum and solvents
- Thermal Properties:
- Low Temperature Range: -70ºF to 0ºF
- Minimum for Continuous Use (Static): -40ºF
- Brittle Point: -70°F to 0ºF
- High Temperature Range: +210°F to +250ºF
- Maximum for Continuous Use (Static): +250ºF
- Environmental Performance:
- Good gas permeability
- Good oxidation resistance
- Good resistance to steam and radiation
- Excellent water resistance
When Should I Wear Gloves?
Gloves are essential pieces of equipment in labs, since they protect the wearer and the wearer's experiment results. We therefore wearing these gloves in the following applications for use:
- When handling dangerous materials and solutions
- When handling chemicals of unknown toxicity
- When handling corrosive solutions and materials
- When handling rough or sharp-edged objects
- When handling very hot or very cold materials
Why Do Labs Use Nitrile Gloves?
Labs require nitrile gloves for a few different reasons, but some specific examples include:
- Nitrile offers chemical resistance when handling acidic and alkaline solutions
- Nitrile gloves visibly rip when punctured, avoiding contamination
- This visible ripping ensures any chemical-skin contact is treated
- Nitrile gloves are hypoallergenic to sufferers of latex allergies and skin sensitivities
Technical Data
If you'd like more information about these gloves, please see below the technical data sheets:
