Overview
Lab nitrile gloves are disposable nitrile gloves used in laboratories for routine work: handling samples, working with buffers, performing assays. They are thicker and more chemical-resistant than standard exam gloves.
Materials
- ✓Nitrile (often 4–8 mil thickness)
Key Features
- ✓Higher thickness than exam gloves
- ✓Powder-free
- ✓Textured fingertips
- ✓Often sold in boxes of 100
✓ Pros
- +Good chemical resistance
- +Low allergen risk
- +Available everywhere
- +Affordable
✗ Cons
- −Not for highly hazardous chemicals (use chemical-specific gloves)
- −Single-use
- −May contain accelerators
Who Uses Lab Nitrile?
Lab techniciansResearch scientistsPharmacy staffQuality control