What Are Halyard PureZero Black Nitrile Gloves?
A new glove has hit the market recently, and we think that you’ll be interested. Especially since it’s another stroke of innovation in Halyard’s already massive and varied lineup of personal protection equipment. Their new PureZero Black Nitrile Glove is ready to take on your toughest tasks in Halyard’s traditional balance of comfort and protection. With a refined formula further honing the already lethal edge that nitrile has in the industry. And with how popular black nitrile gloves are among various spaces, ranging from medical and dental to tattoo and piercing… These PureZero Black Nitrile Gloves are shaping up to be another incredible product.
So in this article, we’d like to tell you all about them, and give you the information you need to get a deeper understanding of what they’re here to offer.
What Are Halyard PureZero Black Nitrile Gloves?
Halyard’s PureZero Black Nitrile Gloves are a sophisticated fusion of Halyard’s tried and true formula for nitrile protection. Medical grade protection and manufacturing designed for high-stakes tasks and environments. Their nitrile gloves are truly second to none. But these new PureZero Black Nitrile Gloves have a few new tricks in their beaded cuffs. And it starts with the materials.
The New Nitrile Formula
While already capitalizing on the incredible protective power of nitrile, these gloves are meant to prevent more than just contamination. The PureZero Black Nitrile Gloves are made with a new accelerator-free formula. Usually, gloves made of other materials can cause skin irritation and allergies. These gloves however, have been tested rigorously, and are shown to have low dermatitis potential. The main makeup of nitrile is already free of things like order and natural rubber latex to reduce risks of irritation. And the PureZero Black Nitrile Gloves add to it with no added, or non-detectable levels of residual chemicals like accelerators and contact sensitizers. This means that the PureZero Black Nitrile Gloves excel in accessibility.
The significance of the new nitrile formula is not one to be overstated, especially for professionals that rely on these gloves everyday. Most nitrile gloves are usually made using chemical accelerators; like sulfur, thiurams, carbamates, etc. These chemicals, as the term implies, speeds up or accelerates the process of vulcanization, the curing process for synthetic rubbers. It’s what gives the gloves elasticity and strength. But these chemicals can sort of leach out when the gloves are worn, causing various forms of irritation or allergic reactions. These are classified as Type IV Hypersensitivity reactions, or just called contact dermatitis.
The Halyard PureZero Black Nitrile Gloves refine the nitrile formula to feature an even lower, or almost nonexistent presence of these chemical irritants. They’re listed as “accelerator-free, or non-detectable levels of residual chemicals.” Which means that the gloves are engineered to greatly reduce the risk of allergies or contact dermatitis. It also reflects the “PureZero” label, as these black nitrile gloves are meant to be a more pure protection option, able to be used in areas of the industry that focus on life science and cleanrooms.
Maximizing Personal Protection
The true protection lies in what your shield is rated for. Halyard’s PureZero Black Nitrile Gloves have been rigorously tested for use against a list of hazardous substances you’d run into. The list includes: 14 chemotherapy drugs, fentanyl, xylazine, gastric acid, and 44 other chemicals. They’re engineered with an Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) of 1.5, exceeding the ASTM standards of 2.5 for pinholes and critical defects. And the sleek black exterior offers stain concealment when dealing with liquids of all kinds; from body fluids to tattoo ink.
Reducing the Waste
One of the other notable features of the PureZero Black Nitrile Gloves is the way Halyard reduces wasted gloves via their SMARTPULL packaging. This is a special packaging with two separate openings for the two phases of glove usage. When you first use the gloves, the first, smaller opening is used to ensure you get the proper amount of gloves to control dispensing. But once the box is half empty, the second larger opening is used for easier access to the rest of the box. This system is a feature on all of their nitrile gloves to ensure that you get the most out of each and every glove you pull from that box.
And partnered with their 3-year shelf life, this is not a product you want to go to waste. With proper storage instructions provided by Halyard to further ensure the longevity of your boxes. Be sure to keep your gloves dry and away from moisture, direct sunlight, heat sources and radioactive materials.
Size and Measurements
Another thing to note when talking about gloves of any kind are the measurements. Will the glove fit? Luckily, Halyard offers a range of sizes for the PureZero Black Nitrile Gloves. They all boast a beaded cuff to prevent roll-down, along with consistent overall measurements. But each size has different palm width and middle finger measurements to better compliment each size. These are the consistent measurements for each size of PureZero Black Nitrile Gloves:
- Black Glove Length: 9.5” – 24mm
- Fingertip Thickness: 5.1mil – 0.005” – 0.13mm
- Palm Thickness: 4.3mil – 0.004” – 0.11mm
- Cuff Thickness: 3.5mil – 0.003” – 0.09mm
Like we mentioned before, the measurements unique to each size are the middle finger length and width of palm. These are the unique sizes and the measurements:
- Middle Finger Length: 3.03” – 77mm
- Width of Palm: 2.75” – 70mm
- Middle Finger Length: 3.07” – 78mm
- Width of Palm: 3.14” – 80mm
- Middle Finger Length: 3.34” – 85mm
- Width of Palm: 3.74” – 95mm
- Middle Finger Length: 3.46” – 88mm
- Width of Palm: 4.17” – 106mm
- Middle Finger Length: 3.46” – 88mm
- Width of Palm: 4.56” – 116mm
Physical Properties
The specific details on any product are just as important as the selling points. The Halyard PureZero Black Nitrile Gloves have a list of physical properties that show more detailed information on what other features and benefits you’ll get.
AQL 1.5
Non-Sterile Yes
Ambidextrous Yes
Fully Textured Yes
Not Made with Natural Rubber Latex Yes
Powder-Free Yes
Tensitle Strength 18 MPa (Target)
Ultimate Elongation 500%
Shelf Life 3 Years
Final Thoughts
The Halyard PureZero Black Nitrile Gloves stand out as a premier piece of protective equipment by excelling in three critical areas: performance, accessibility, and operational efficiency. Their superior barrier protection is validated by an industry-leading AQL of 1.5. As well as extensive testing against hazardous substances like chemotherapy drugs and fentanyl. But the benefits don’t stop there. A refined, accelerator-free formula significantly reduces the risk of dermatitis, making high-level protection accessible to more users. When paired with the waste-minimizing SMARTPULL packaging and precise, ergonomic sizing… The PureZero Black Nitrile Gloves deliver a reliably safe, comfortable, and intelligently designed solution for any demanding professional setting.
If you’d like to see more information on Halyard’s PureZero Black Nitrile Gloves, you can find them on our site here. If you have any question about other Halyard offerings, personal protection equipment, or anything else, give us a call at 704-966-1650 and we’ll help you find what you need.
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