Meditrade Nitril GreenGen Examination Gloves, green, box (1,000 pieces)

At a time when procurement guidelines are increasingly taking the environmental footprint of consumables into account, Meditrade’s Nitrile GreenGen examination gloves offer a viable option without compromising on protection or ease of use. The powder-free, disposable glove comes in a striking green colour; according to the manufacturer, it has been tested for biodegradability and is available in boxes of 1,000 in sizes XS to XL.

Biodegradable in accordance with the ASTM standard

Disposable gloves are disposed of in large quantities after use, a factor that is now taken into account in procurement decisions at many businesses. According to the manufacturer, the GreenGen nitrile glove has been tested for biodegradability in accordance with ASTM D5526 (accelerated degradation test under landfill conditions) and ASTM D5511 (anaerobic digestion). For organisations that are increasingly aligning their procurement with sustainability criteria, this provides a documented basis that goes beyond a mere marketing claim, without requiring any compromise on the standard testing criteria for examination gloves.

Thickness from the palm to the fingertips

According to the data sheet, the median thickness at the palm is 0.07 mm (± 0.02 mm) and at the fingertips 0.09 mm (± 0.02 mm), with a median length of at least 240 mm. The slightly greater thickness at the fingertips takes into account the greater mechanical stress involved in gripping and feeling. The batch is tested using an AQL value of 1.5, the sampling inspection level commonly used in the glove industry for the statistical defect rate per batch. This means that GreenGen’s key performance indicators are on a par with those typically found in conventional nitrile examination gloves that have not undergone sustainability testing.

Green as the identifying colour in the nitrile range

Unlike the neutral, blue or black versions in the rest of the Meditrade nitrile range, GreenGen is coloured in a striking green, which, according to the manufacturer, is derived from a copper phthalocyanine green pigment. Businesses that use colour-coding to distinguish between different workstations or process stages can make targeted use of this colour as a distinguishing feature, for example, to visually set the sustainable variant apart from the standard product without the need for additional labelling.

Powder-free for less residue

GreenGen is powder-free, so no powder residue is left on workpieces, samples or foodstuffs when the glove is removed. This is particularly important where residues could compromise sample quality or where powder particles are undesirable in the immediate vicinity of foodstuffs. In combination with the EN ISO 10993 test for biocompatibility, this also ensures that direct skin contact is safe even when worn for extended periods.

Five sizes, each with its own product code

We stock the GreenGen in sizes XS, S, M, L and XL, with each size having its own manufacturer’s item number and its own EAN in stock. This makes it easier to reorder individual sizes without any mix-ups between sizes during the ordering process, particularly when several sizes are in use simultaneously across different departments within the same organisation.

Typical applications

As a powder-free nitrile glove with documented biodegradability, GreenGen is suitable for, amongst other things:

• Laboratory procedures and sample processing in organisations with sustainability requirements in their procurement policies
• Catering and food processing, as the glove is food-safe according to the data sheet
• Examination and care activities involving high daily consumption
• Businesses that wish to distinguish between different types of nitrile gloves by colour

This means that the daily use of disposable gloves when dealing with customers or auditors can be substantiated by a verifiable testing standard, rather than relying on an unsubstantiated sustainability claim, an argument that is increasingly sought after in tenders with environmental criteria. In training, too, the example of GreenGen clearly demonstrates how environmental testing standards and the protective function of a disposable glove can be reconciled.

Standards, testing and packaging

GreenGen complies with EN 455 (Parts 1 to 4) for examination gloves and with EN ISO 10993 for the biocompatibility of the material. It is sold in boxes of 1,000, divided into sizes XS to XL, each with its own item number. Anyone who requires tested resistance to chemicals and cytostatic agents in addition to biodegradability will find this in the Nitrile X-Long from the same range. The category provides an overview of the entire range of materials Nitrile gloves.

Technical details

Scope of delivery

• 1 box = 1,000 Meditrade Nitril GreenGen examination gloves (size as per variant selection)

Individual requirements and procurement service

Do you require larger quantities, a different colour from the Meditrade nitrile range, or a version with additional chemical resistance? Our procurement service will be happy to help you choose the right product.