Gentle Skin Superior OP™ Latex Glove, Powder-Free

Standards and labels

• EN ISO 11137

  Medical devices and healthcare products with the EN ISO 11137 rating are tested for the effectiveness of their radiation sterilization to ensure they are free from harmful microorganisms. This means consumers can trust that these products are safe and effective for use, greatly reducing the risk of infection.

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• EN 374-4:2013

  Protective gloves with the EN 374-4:2013 rating are tested for their resistance to degradation by chemicals. This measures changes in the glove material, like swelling or hardening, ensuring the glove maintains its protective qualities when exposed to hazardous substances.

  Test results

  Degradation Tested

  This glove's material resists breaking down when in contact with specific chemicals. This helps protect you from physical changes to the glove like swelling, cracking, or softening that could compromise your safety during use.

• EN ISO 374-1:2016

  Gloves with the EN ISO 374-1:2016 rating are tested for resistance against dangerous chemicals and microorganisms, including penetration, permeation, and degradation. This means you can choose gloves designed to protect your hands from specific chemical hazards, ensuring safer use in various tasks.

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• EN 374-5:2016

  Gloves with the EN 374-5:2016 rating are tested for resistance to penetration by bacteria and fungi, and potentially viruses. This means the gloves provide a protective barrier against microorganisms, helping to keep your hands safe from harmful biological agents.

  Test results

  Micro-organisms Bacteria & Fungi

  This product protects you from bacteria and fungi. It passed leakage tests, making it a reliable barrier when handling materials where these micro-organisms are a risk, such as in cleaning or laboratory work.

• EN 374-2:2014

  Gloves with the EN 374-2:2014 rating are tested for their resistance to penetration, ensuring liquids and microorganisms do not leak through tiny holes or imperfections. This means the gloves provide an effective barrier, protecting your hands from direct contact with hazardous chemicals and microbes.

  Test results

  Penetration Resistance Tested

  This product has passed a leak test to ensure it is a waterproof and effective barrier against liquids, bacteria, and fungi. This protects your hands from contact with harmful microorganisms in various work environments.

• EN 16523-1:2015

  Protective clothing, gloves, and footwear materials with the EN 16523-1:2015 rating are tested for resistance to permeation by hazardous liquid chemicals, specifically how long it takes for a chemical to pass through the material. This ensures the product provides a dependable barrier, offering a measurable level of safety when handling dangerous liquids.

  Test results

  Permeation Contact Tested

  This product’s material resists liquid chemical breakthrough. It is tested for how long it takes a chemical to move through the material on a molecular level, offering protection for a specified time during continuous contact.

• EN 455-3:1999

  Medical gloves with the EN 455-3:1999 rating are tested for biological safety, specifically evaluating levels of proteins and leachable substances. This ensures the gloves minimize potential allergic reactions and harmful effects for both the wearer and patient, providing peace of mind.

  Test results

  Biological Evaluation Tested

  This product has been tested for biological safety to ensure it is safe for skin contact. It minimizes the risk of adverse reactions from chemicals, latex proteins, and other residues used during manufacturing.

• EN 455-2:2009

  Medical gloves with the EN 455-2:2009 rating are tested for their physical properties, such as strength, stretch, and dimensions. This ensures the gloves are durable and reliable, providing effective protection against cross-contamination for both the user and the patient.

  Test results

  Physical Properties Tested

  This glove has been tested for physical strength and durability to ensure it won't tear or break easily during use. It provides reliable protection from cross-contamination for both the wearer and the patient in medical situations.

• EN 455-1:2000

  Medical gloves with the EN 455-1:2000 rating are tested for freedom from holes, primarily using a water leak test. This ensures the gloves provide a reliable, intact barrier, protecting both the user and patient from cross-contamination during medical procedures.

  Test results

  Tightness AQL #,##

  This product meets a quality standard for medical gloves, ensuring a very low probability of pinholes. This provides a reliable barrier against bacteria and viruses, making it suitable for tasks requiring protection from cross-contamination.

• EN 455-4:2009

  Single-use medical gloves with the EN 455-4:2009 rating are tested for their shelf life, ensuring they maintain properties like strength and barrier integrity over time. This means the gloves will remain effective and safe, providing reliable protection against infections until their expiration date when stored correctly.

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• ISO 13485:2016

  Medical devices with the ISO 13485:2016 rating are tested for a quality management system that ensures consistent safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout their lifecycle. This provides assurance that the product is reliably produced to high international standards for patient use.

  Test results

  Medical Management Passed

  This product was made under a quality management system that ensures consistent design, production, and distribution. This focuses on the safety, performance, and regulatory compliance of medical devices throughout their entire lifecycle, from design to disposal.

• CE Marking

  CE Marking is a label that shows a product meets certain safety and environmental standards set by the European Union. To get the CE Marking, a company must test and certify their product meets these standards. CE Marking is required for many products sold in the EU, including electronics, machinery, toys and medical devices. It helps ensure that products are safe for consumers and the environment, and allows for easy trade within the EU.

• Food Safe

  Food safe refers to the safety of food products that are used or consumed by people. In Europe, food safety is regulated by the European Union (EU) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). These organizations set standards and requirements for food products to ensure they are safe to eat. To be considered "food safe" in Europe, a product must meet these standards and be free of harmful substances. This includes being free of harmful bacteria, pesticides, and other contaminants. Food products that do not meet these standards cannot be sold or used in the EU.

• PPE Category 3

  PPE stands for "personal protective equipment." PPE Category 3 refers to equipment that is complex and provide the highest level of protection such as powered respirators, SCBA, and full body suits. In Europe, PPE Category 3 must meet certain safety standards set by the European Union, which means that it must be designed and manufactured to protect the user without causing harm. Companies that make or sell PPE must prove that it meets these standards. They also must have a quality management system in place, have to be audited regularly by a notified body and have to have a technical documentation.

• Sterile

  Sterile refers to the absence of living microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores. Sterility is achieved through various methods such as cleaning, filtration, radiation, and chemical treatments. Sterility is a requirement in many medical and laboratory settings, as well as in the production of certain food and drink products. The requirements for a sterile product or environment will depend on the specific application, but generally it should be free from any living microorganisms, it should be easy to maintain and keep clean, it should be safe for people to use, it should be able to maintain its sterility over time. Sterility is important in many medical and laboratory settings, as well as in the production of certain food and drink products to ensure that they are safe for consumption.