Meditrade Nitrile X-Long Protective Gloves, Blue, 295 mm Cuff, Box (1,000 Pieces), 1282X

When handling cytostatic drugs, aggressive cleaning agents or concentrated alkalis, the protection provided by a standard examination glove on the forearm is often insufficient. The Meditrade Nitrile X-Long protective gloves from LT Laborhandel extend the protective area with an extra-long cuff; they are powder-free, blue in colour and, according to the data sheet, tested against 19 chemicals and 12 cytostatic drugs. The X-Long is sold in boxes of 1,000, in sizes XS to XL.

Extra-long cuff for greater protection

The cuff length is often specified in the industry as around 290 mm; the current original data sheet states a median length of 295 mm (± 5 mm), significantly more than the approximately 240 mm of a standard examination glove. This additional length covers a larger part of the forearm, for example when reaching into containers, when working above head height or when coming into contact with splashes that would otherwise not reach a short rolled cuff.

Thickness tapers from the cuff to the fingertips

According to the data sheet, the median thickness along the shaft is 0.08 mm (± 0.02 mm), 0.07 mm (± 0.01 mm) on the palm and 0.12 mm (± 0.02 mm) at the fingertips, with a unit weight of 6.5 g (± 0.3 g, size M, median). The tensile strength is at least 9 N (median) both before and after artistic ageing, tested with an AQL value of 1.5. The greater thickness at the fingertips takes account of the higher mechanical stress experienced when gripping, without unnecessarily restricting the tactile sensation on the palm.

Chemical resistance tested with 19 substances

In accordance with EN 16523-1, the X-Long was tested for breakthrough time and performance level against 19 chemicals, including several substances commonly found in laboratories and cleaning environments, with a breakthrough time of over 480 minutes (performance level 6): 40 per cent sodium hydroxide, 37 per cent formaldehyde, 50 per cent potassium hydroxide, 4 per cent chlorhexidine digluconate, 10 per cent povidone-iodine, 5 per cent glutaraldehyde and 5 per cent ethidium bromide. For other substances, the protective effect is significantly lower, as the data sheet clearly shows:

According to the data sheet, no test values are available for 80 per cent sulphuric acid and 85 per cent phosphoric acid. This overview does not replace a separate risk assessment, but it does illustrate how significantly the protective effect varies depending on the substance and concentration.

Resistance to cytostatic agents for handling cytotoxic substances

In addition to the general list of chemicals, 12 cytostatic agents commonly used in oncology were tested for their breakthrough time in accordance with EN 16523-1. For eleven of the twelve substances, including cisplatin, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, etoposide, fluorouracil, methotrexate, mitomycin, paclitaxel and vincristine sulphate, the breakthrough time is over 240 minutes; for thio-Tepa, it is even over 480 minutes. Carmustine has the lowest value on the list, with a maximum of 225 minutes. For organisations working with cytotoxic agents, for example, in oncological care or the manufacture of cytostatic drugs in hospital pharmacies, this breakdown provides an important basis for their own risk assessment.

Typical applications

With its extended cuff and tested resistance to chemicals and cytostatic drugs, the X-Long is suitable for, amongst other things:

• The preparation and administration of cytostatic drugs in hospital pharmacies and oncology wards
• Cleaning and disinfection work involving aggressive agents, where splashes onto the forearm are possible
• Laboratory and industrial work requiring increased splash protection, such as during decanting or immersion
• Food processing, for which the glove is suitable according to the data sheet

For example, when preparing disinfectant solutions from concentrate, the cuff can be deliberately pulled over the sleeve so that, even when moving the arm upwards, no strip of unprotected skin is exposed on the forearm, an advantage that a standard short glove does not offer in this situation.

Class I medical device and PPE Category III Type B

The X-Long is classified as a Class I medical device in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and as Category III, Type B personal protective equipment in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/425. It complies with EN 455 (Parts 1 to 4), EN 374-1/-2/-4/-5, EN 16523-1, EN 420, EN ISO 21420:2020, DIN EN 374-5 (virus penetration) and ASTM 1671 (ISO 16604), and is manufactured under a quality management system certified to EN ISO 13485:2016. According to the manufacturer, it is produced without natural rubber latex in accordance with the BGW guidelines on allergy prevention (as at 11/2011).

Packaging and order quantities

The X-Long is sold in a carton containing 1,000 gloves (10 boxes of 100 gloves each per size), with 63 cartons per pallet. For those who do not require chemical or cytostatic testing for general laboratory routines, the Nitril GreenGen offers a biodegradable alternative in the same cardboard packaging format. An overview of the full range of products can be found in the Nitrile Gloves category.

Technical details

Scope of delivery

• 1 carton = 1,000 Meditrade Nitrile X-Long protective gloves (size as per variant selection)

Individual requirements and procurement service

Do you require larger purchase quantities, a list of chemicals for a specific substance not covered by standard testing, or assistance with the risk assessment for your workplace? Our procurement service will be happy to assist you in making the right choice.