Overview
Chemotherapy gloves are specially tested for permeation by hazardous drugs used in cancer treatment. They must meet ASTM D6978 standards and provide a tested barrier against dozens of chemotherapy agents.
Materials
- ✓Nitrile (most common)
- ✓Neoprene
- ✓Latex
Key Features
- ✓ASTM D6978 chemotherapy drug permeation tested
- ✓Tested against 50+ chemotherapy agents
- ✓Typically thicker than standard exam gloves
- ✓Powder-free
✓ Pros
- +Tested and certified for chemotherapy drug handling
- +Required by USP <800> in US pharmacies
- +Provides documented protection
✗ Cons
- −More expensive than standard exam gloves
- −Must be changed frequently (typically every 30 minutes)
Who Uses Chemo?
Oncology nursesOncologistsPharmacy compoundersVeterinary oncologists