Objective The aim of the current study was to assess the puncture resistance and stiffness of nitrile and latex dental examination gloves. Methods Puncture resistance was measured by employing an ...

Disposable nitrile, natural latex, and vinyl gloves, often referred to as thin-mil gloves, ... Myth #7: Chemical Resistance of Powder-free Natural Latex is Similar from Glove to Glove.

A preliminary report on the incidence of pre-existing pinhole defects in nitrile dental gloves H. B. Patel, G. J. P. Fleming and F. J. Trevor Burke Br Dent J 2003; 195: 509–512 ...

Many nitrile gloves, for example, use a high level of surfactants. If not appropriately leached, these surfactants can be present at the glove surface and ultimately affect grip properties.

Nitrile gloves may contain bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, or DEHP, recognized as carcinogenic. Natural rubber latex gloves. PROS These are the most commonly available and often among the least ...