Nitrile Gloves (Hand Protection)

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Nitrile Gloves (Hand Protection)

Nitrile gloves are commonly used in clinical lab settings due to their range of hand protection and all-purpose use. They offer protection against infectious material and many routine hazardous chemicals found in the lab, such as solvents, oils, petroleum products, and some corrosives.
Nitrile gloves are typically more puncture-resistant than rubber gloves. They should not be reused.