## Description

PURPLE NITRILE* Examination Gloves by HALYARD/Kimberly Clark are designed to offer exceptional barrier protection in environments with moderate to high fluid exposure risk. These gloves are crafted from synthetic nitrile rubber, providing robust resistance against bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and bodily fluids, making them ideal for medical, scientific, industrial, and manufacturing applications.

### Key Features

- **Latex-Free and Powder-Free:** These gloves are 100% free from natural rubber latex, minimizing the risk of allergic reactions. The powder-free design reduces skin irritation and ensures a clean application.

- **Durability:** With a thickness of 6.0 mil at the fingertips, they offer enhanced durability and protection.

- **Textured Fingertips:** This feature provides excellent grip in both wet and dry conditions, along with improved tactile sensitivity.

- **Ambidextrous Design:** Suitable for use on either hand, enhancing convenience.

- **Distinctive Purple Color:** Serves as a visual indicator of protection.

### Cuff Options

Available in 9.5-inch and 12-inch lengths, these gloves offer varying levels of coverage to meet different procedural needs. Both sterile and non-sterile options are available, catering to diverse healthcare requirements.

### Protection Capabilities

- **Chemical Resistance:** Tested against 52 chemotherapy drugs and other hazardous chemicals, meeting ASTM D6978 standards.

- **Puncture Resistance:** Provides three times more puncture resistance than standard natural rubber latex gloves.

- **Viral Penetration Resistance:** Successfully passes ASTM F1671 testing for viral penetration.

- **Biocompatibility:** Complies with ASTM D6319 standards for systemic toxicity, irritation, and sensitization.

### Variants

#### PURPLE NITRILE-XTRA*

- Features a 12-inch extended cuff for additional protection.

- Tested against 52 chemotherapy drugs.

#### PURPLE NITRILE* MAX

- Features a 16-inch cuff, thicker fingertips, and a heavier weight for maximum protection.

- Designed for high-risk environments such as Central Sterile Processing.

### Applications

These gloves are suitable for use in healthcare, automotive, food service, and industrial settings. They are recommended for handling chemotherapy drugs, decontamination chemicals, and other hazardous substances. Medical professionals, including ER staff and EMS personnel, will find these gloves provide proven barrier protection during procedures with moderate to high fluid exposure risk.

### Additional Information

- **Recyclability:** These gloves can be diverted from landfills through The RightCycle™ Program.

- **Quality Standards:** They exceed ASTM AQL 2.5 standards with an AQL of 1.0 for critical defects.

- **Hypoallergenic Design:** Aims to reduce Type I allergic reactions associated with natural rubber latex.

PURPLE NITRILE* Examination Gloves stand out as a reliable choice for professionals seeking comprehensive protection and performance in demanding environments.