Nitrile Glove Description
Nitrile Gloves are the perfect compromise between latex and vinyl. Nitrile is made from an allergy safe compound that feels a lot like latex but it’s much stronger and is more comfortable to wear. Nitrile is perfect for demanding applications, especially cleaning and dishwashing.
100% Allergen Free
100% Latex Free
100% Silicone Free
100% PFAS Free
PFAS also known as Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are human-made chemicals used in both consumer and industrial products. PFAS chemicals do not easily breakdown in the environment. Exposure to some types of PFAS have been linked to serious health effects. All PPE products manufactured and distributed by Supply Source are PFAS free.
100% Phthalate Free
According to the FDA, Phthalates are a group of chemicals used in hundreds of products, such as toys, vinyl flooring and wall covering, detergents, lubricating oils, food packaging, pharmaceuticals, blood bags and tubing, and personal care products, such as nail polish, hair sprays, aftershave lotions, soaps, shampoos, perfumes and other fragrance preparations.
Proposition 65
Our nitrile gloves are compliant with Proposition 65 requirements in the State of California.
Recommended Usages
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)
The FD&C Act is a set of laws passed by Congress in 1938 giving authority to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee the safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics. All Safety Zone glove components comply with the provisions of the FD&C Act, which allow repeated use in direct contact with food.
FDA Rule 110.10 & 177.1950
Rule 110.10 Nitrile gloves sold by The Safety Zone meet the requirements for handling of human food in both the manufacturing and packaging phases of production. For more information, please click here.
Rule 177.1950 Nitrile gloves sold by The Safety Zone contain chloride-ethylene co-polymers, which may be safely used for repeated use when coming into contact with food. For more information, please click here.
Powder Free vs Powdered Gloves
Powder Free gloves go through an extra process of chlorinating the gloves, making it easier to take the gloves on or off.
Powdered gloves are produced with a food grade corn starch powder, making it easier to take them on or off – especially with wet hand