New Chemoprene examination glove
Announcement posted by RCR International Pty Ltd 16 Aug 2010
RCR International are pleased to announce the launch of our latest examination glove, the Chemoprene glove a Neoprene (Polychloroprene) latex free examination glove.
Chemoprene gloves offer true comfort, quality and protection. Their superior formulation allows the glove to resemble the fit and feel of latex, while providing better elongation and tensile strength than nitrile. Chemoprene gloves offer outstanding permeation resistance to cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs.
* Tested under ASTM F 739-99a for permeation resistance to the following cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs. No breakthrough was detected up to 120 minutes on: Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, 5-Fluorouracil, Cisplatin, Etoposide, Paclitaxel, Thio-Tepa, Mitomycin C, Daunarubicin HCI, Ifosfamide, Melphalan, Idarubicin HCI, Carboplatin, Bleomycin Sulfate, Mitoxantrone, Cytarabine HCI. Carmustine, breakthrough detection time was 55 minutes.
Furthermore, we have tested Chemoprene gloves for:
* Biocompatibility, Skin irritation and Dermal Sensitisation (ASTM F-719, 720 ISO 10993) Thiurams and mercaptobenzothiazoles free - reduces the risk of contact dermatitis.
* Viral permeation for Resistance to Blood borne Pathogens (Phi X0174 Bacteriophage ASTM F 1671-97)
* Residual Accelerators using Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry
Zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate (ZDBC) - Residual Concentration: Not Detectable
Zinc diethyldithiocarbamate (ZDEC) - Residual Concentration: Not Detectable
* Chemical Permeation Resistance to Industrial Chemicals to EN 374-2, EN374-3 and ASTM F-739-99
No breakthrough was detected up to 480 minutes: 40% Sulphuric Acid, 10% Sodium Hydroxide, 50% Nitric Acid.
Other Features Include:
* Powder free ensures no loose particles from the glove
* Ambidextrous
* Latex free, ideal for latex allergy sufferers
* Outstanding chemical resistance, including higher resistance to Alcohols
* Medical and diagnostic gloves
* Higher resistance than latex gloves to Non-Polar solvents
* Colour green for easy recognition
* Substantially lower modulus than nitrile gloves for greater stretchability
* Higher elongation than nitrile gloves
* Textured fingertips provide extra grip for wet or dry situations
* Listed on the Register of Therapeutic Goods
* For single use, non sterile
* Meets Australian Standard AS/NZS 4011:1997 / Amdt 1.1998
Uses include:
* Chemotherapy treatment - use with Cytotoxic drugs
* Hospitals, Medical Clinics and Dentists
* Nurses
* Childcare centres
* Medical instrument cleaning
* Ambulance and emergency services
* Laboratories
* Pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries
* Tattooists
* Hair care