Unigloves Uniprotect Blue Nitrile Gloves, blue, powder-free, 100 pieces, size M, 5503

Sodium hydroxide, hydrogen peroxide and formaldehyde are components of many cleaning and disinfecting agents. The data sheet of the Unigloves Uniprotect Blue contains measured values for all three substances. The glove is designed as a Type B chemical protection glove according to EN ISO 374-1 and is personal protective equipment of Category III. It is made of nitrile, is blue, powder-free and non-sterile. The fingertips are roughened and the cuff is rolled. The glove is available in sizes S to XL, and one pack contains 100 pieces.

Chemical protection according to EN ISO 374-1 Type B

Type B requires that at least three test chemicals of the standard are passed with permeation level 2 or better. The Uniprotect Blue was tested with three substances. Sodium hydroxide 40 % (code letter K) achieves level 6, which corresponds to a breakthrough time of more than 480 minutes. Hydrogen peroxide 30 % (P) achieves level 2 (more than 30 minutes), formaldehyde 37 % (T) level 5 (more than 240 minutes). According to EN ISO 374-5, the glove is also tested against viruses, fungi and bacteria.

Conformity is based on an EU type examination (Module B) by SATRA Technology Europe, notified body 2777, and on Module C2 of the PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425. The values apply to the stated substances in the tested concentrations. For other chemicals and for mixtures, a separate assessment of the workplace is necessary.

Two AQL values for two tests

The manufacturer states the AQL for each test. For the watertightness test with 1,000 ml (inspection level G-1), AQL 2.5 applies. For the visual inspection for major defects (inspection level G-1), AQL 1.5 applies, for the visual inspection for minor defects AQL 4.0. Dimensions are checked at inspection level S-2 with AQL 4.0. Anyone who requires AQL 1.5 for leak-tightness in a specification will therefore find the value 2.5 for this glove.

Thickness, surface and force at break

The thickness is stated as a minimum value for a single layer. At the cuff (25 mm from the rolled edge) it is at least 0.04 mm, in the centre of the palm at least 0.06 mm and at the fingertip (15 mm from the tip of the middle finger) at least 0.07 mm. The median force at break is at least 6.0 N before and after ageing. The gloves can be worn on either hand and are at least 240 mm long.

Finding the right size

There are four sizes. For each size, the manufacturer states the width of the hand and a numerical glove size. Sizes XS and XXL are not part of this range.

Blue and food-safe according to the manufacturer

Blue is suitable as colour coding for a work area. Blue gloves are common in food processing because the colour rarely occurs in food and a fragment is more likely to be noticed. The manufacturer describes the Uniprotect Blue as food-safe.

Classification as personal protective equipment

The data sheet lists the Uniprotect Blue as a chemical protection glove of PPE Category III. Testing according to EN 455 and classification as a medical device are not mentioned in it. Where a medical device is required, for example for examinations on patients, a glove with this classification is to be chosen. A blue nitrile glove for this purpose is the Unigloves Blue Pearl, which the manufacturer lists in its declaration of conformity as a Class I medical device.

Typical applications

• Cleaning work with sodium hydroxide 40 %
• Handling hydrogen peroxide 30 % or formaldehyde 37 %, for example when preparing and decanting solutions
• Laboratory work with samples where protection against viruses, bacteria and fungi according to EN ISO 374-5 is called for
• Food processing with colour coding (food-safe according to the manufacturer)

Frequently asked questions about Uniprotect Blue

Which AQL value applies to leak-tightness?
For the watertightness test with 1,000 ml, the data sheet gives AQL 2.5. AQL 1.5 applies to the visual inspection for major defects.

Is the glove a medical device?
The data sheet names no classification as a medical device and no testing according to EN 455. The glove is personal protective equipment of Category III.

What do Type B and KPT mean?
Type B stands for at least three passed test chemicals according to EN ISO 374-1. K, P and T are the code letters for sodium hydroxide 40 %, hydrogen peroxide 30 % and formaldehyde 37 %.

How do I find the right size?
Via the width of the hand in millimetres or the numerical glove size, see the table above.

How many gloves does a pack contain?
100 pieces, i.e. 50 pairs. The manufacturer packs ten packs into one carton.

Technical details

Scope of delivery

• 1 pack with 100 pieces of Unigloves Uniprotect Blue nitrile gloves (size according to variant selection)

Regulatory information

The Uniprotect Blue is personal protective equipment of Category III according to Regulation (EU) 2016/425. The EU type examination (Module B) was carried out by SATRA Technology Europe, Bracetown Business Park, Clonee, D15 YN2, Ireland (notified body 2777), and Module C2 applies in addition. The standards applied according to the data sheet are EN ISO 374-1 (Type B), EN ISO 374-5 and EN ISO 21420. The glove is CE-marked with the identification number 2777.

The manufacturer is Unigloves Arzt- & Klinikbedarf Handelsgesellschaft mbH, Camp-Spich-Straße 71, 53842 Troisdorf. The statement on suitability for food contact is a manufacturer’s statement.

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