Nitrile gloves are latex free and have very low allergy rates (less than 1% of users).They are the most popular type of glove used today which is mainly attributed to their versatility (can be used in almost every industry), very low allergy rates, and price. The gloves were first introduced in the mid 1990s and were aimed at medical applications but have since become widely popular for laboratory and industrial customers. Nitrile is a durable, synthetic rubber technically known as acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber and was developed for a number of reasons, namely, due to the issues surrounding common allergies to latex gloves and the lack of protection against solvents that latex offers. We have seen the popularization of the nitrile glove in recent years but what’s the difference? And what type should you be using? In this article, we will explore the these glove types so you can make an informed decision of what type is most suitable for your laboratory. The three most popular glove materials on the market today are nitrile, latex, and vinyl.
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