First Defense - Latex Examination Glove

Premier Attributes

• NFPA 1999-2008 Certified by Underwriters Laboratories
• Double Polymer Coated - Non-Chlorinated, Powder-Free, Custom Formulation
• Dramatically reduces barrier degradation when exposed to high heat temperatures – increases shelf life
• FingerFlex Technology™ with non-textured index and middle fingers enhances tactile dexterity
• Certified Watertight AQL 0.65 provides minimal exposure to pathogens from pinhole failures
• EMS Industry standard for a latex glove in a high risk application
• Low in protein – surpasses FDA and NFPA requirements of <50 ug/g
• Hi Tack – designed to increase grip even when wet
• Proprietary Latex Formulation significantly exceeds ASTM and NFPA requirements for tensile, elongation and watertight properties
• Maximum lot size of 600,000 gloves tested and certified by a third-party independent laboratory
• Gloves test below detectable levels for all chemicals, identified by OSHA, that contribute to allergies

Quality Standards

• NFPA 1999 - 2008 - Edition National Fire Protection Agency Standard on Protective Clothing
• ASTM D3578 - Standard Specification for Rubber Examination Gloves
• ASTM D412 - Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers – Tension 1
• ASTM D412 (NFPA Modification) - Ultimate Elongation Percentage Following 100% Isopropanol Soak for 2 Hours
• ASTM D573 - Standard Test Method for Rubber – Deterioration in an Air Oven
• ASTM F1671 (NFPA Modification) - Standard Test Method for Bacteriophage Penetration Resistance on Whole Gloves
• ASTM F1342 - Standard Test Method for Protective Clothing Material Resistance to Puncture
• ASTM D5712 - Modified Lowry Assay – Total Water Extractable Protein per Gram
• ASTM D5151 - Standard Test Method for Detection of Holes in Medical Gloves
• ASTM D6124 - Standard Test Method for Residual Powder on Medical Gloves
• NFPA Dexterity Test - Crawford Small Parts Dexterity Test, Screws Technique

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