What Are Nitrile Gloves?
Nitrile Gloves are gloves made of nitrile or synthetic rubber. Nitrile rubber is a copolymer of butadiene and acrylonitrile.
Compared to other rubber products, nitrile rubber gloves are oil and abrasion resistant, chemical resistant, and heat resistant.
Nitrile rubber products combine the advantages of long storage life. Another advantage is that, unlike natural rubber, they are less likely to cause allergic reactions.
Uses of Nitrile Gloves
Nitrile Gloves are used as protective equipment in a variety of locations. Specifically, their oil resistance is utilized in machine maintenance where machine oil is used, and in food factories where food oils and fats are present. They are also often used in medical and nursing care applications because of their chemical resistance.
Unlike polyethylene gloves, Nitrile Gloves are suitable for detailed work using fingertips because of their fit. Because of these characteristics, nitrile gloves are used in a wide variety of situations.
Principle of Nitrile Gloves
The acrylonitrile contained in the raw material nitrile rubber makes it highly resistant to oil. Increasing the amount of acrylonitrile has the disadvantage of lowering the cold resistance.
In many places, a well-balanced blend called medium-high nitrile is used. Nitrile Glove’s superior oil resistance makes it suitable for use as protective equipment.
In addition, Nitrile Gloves are highly damage resistant. Not only are they abrasion resistant, but they are also strong against punctures and tears. If damage does occur, it is easy to recognize the damaged area because it is widely spread out, and contamination can be avoided quickly. Thus, they can be used safely when handling hazardous materials.