OPAL®: Latex, Powder Free
The OPAL® POWDER FREE glove is the glove of choice for many professionals because of its premium quality and extraordinary skin soothing properties. OPAL® POWDER FREE's smooth outer surface provides natural, accurate tactile sensitivity so important in many delicate applications.
The OPAL® POWDER FREE glove utilizes the same inert, soothing, silicone emulsion used in expensive cosmetics,which facilitates ease of donning and continuous hand lubrication. The natural pigment and topical therapeutic(skin soothing agent) TITANIUM DIOXIDE is incorporated into OPAL® POWDER FREE's film to prevent oxidation caused by hand perspiration. This maintains the clean, white appearance of the OPAL® POWDER FREE glove while offering added skin soothing properties. So, when you need durable protection and the ultimate in skin care choose OPAL® POWDER FREE.
GLOVE PROFILE
| Feature | ASTM* | Opal** |
|---|---|---|
| Length (mm): | min. 220 | avg. 240 |
| Palm Thickness (mils): | min. 3.2(0.08mm) | avg. 6.2(0.155mm) |
| Finger Thickness (mils): | min. 3.2(0.08mm) | avg. 7.0(0.175mm) |
| Tensile Strength | ||
| Before aging (MPa): | min. 14 | avg. 25.8 |
| After aging (MPa): | min. 14 | avg. 20.8 |
| Elasticity/Elongation | ||
| Before aging: | min. 700% | avg. 803% |
| After aging: | min. 500% | avg. 715% |
| Protein rating(µg/g)****: | max 300 µg/g | < 50 µg/g |
| pinhole (AQL)*****: | AQL 4.0 | 1.5 (better than international standards) |
GLOVE SPECS
| Material | Low Modulus Natural Latex |
| Type | Non-sterile |
| Shape | Ambidextrous |
| Sizes | Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large |
| Cuff | Extended, Beaded |
| Glove Interior | Powder Free, Siliconized |
| Glove Exterior | Smooth |
| Usage | For single use only |
| Quantities | 100 gloves per dispenser box |
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
| Health Canada License #64114 |
| *ASTM 3578-00 |
| **Mean values |
| ***ASTM D5712-95 (Standard test method for protein content) |
| ****ASTM 6124-00 |
| ****ASTM D 5151-99 |
| Certified for food handling |
ORDER NUMBERS
| OPXS-02 | Extra Small |
| OPS-02 | Small |
| OPM-02 | Medium |
| OPL-02 | Large |
| OPXL-02 | Extra Large |
GLOVE ATTRIBUTES
| Ultra low protein content reduces allergic potential: ‹50 µg/gm latex protein (210 µg/glove) |
| Barrier protection confirmed by ASTM F1671, and F903 penetration studies demonstrate that the OPAL® FILM provides an effective barrier to viral and other microbial agents ensuring the safety of health care professionals |
| AQL of 1.5 for pinhole defects exceeds all industry standards providing the ultimate in continuous barrier protection |
| Beaded cuff for ease of donning |
| Extended glove length provides hand and wrist protection |