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Standard Specification for Polychloroprene Examination Gloves for Medical Application

ASTM-D6977 - 2004(E1) EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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This specification covers certain requirements for polychloroprene rubber gloves intended for use in medical examinations and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Gloves shall be manufactured from any polychloroprene rubber compound, with the inside and outside surfaces of the examination gloves free of talc and with dimensions and physical properties that shall conform to the requirements specified. Tests for sterility, freedom from holes, physical dimensions, tensile strength and ultimate elongation (both before and after accelerated aging of gloves), powder-free residue, and powder amount shall be performed to assess the conformance of the gloves with the requirements specified.

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Scope

1.1 This specification provides certain requirements for polychloroprene rubber gloves used in conducting medical examinations and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

1.2 This specification covers polychloroprene rubber examination gloves that fit either hand, paired gloves, and gloves by size. It also provides for packaged sterile or non-sterile or bulk non-sterile polychloroprene rubber examination gloves.

1.3 This specification is similar to that of D 3578 Standard Specification for Rubber Examination Gloves, and D 6319 Standard Specification for Nitrile Examination Gloves for Medical Applications.

Keywords

examination gloves; polychloroprene; rubber; synthetic rubber; single-use; Examination gloves (medical); Polychloroprene (neoprene) rubber--specifications; Rubber gloves/mittens--specifications; Synthetic rubber--specifications; ICS Number Code 11.140 (Hospital equipment)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

09.02 (Rubber Products, Industrial - Specifications and Related Test Methods; Gaskets; Tires)

To find similar documents by classification:

11.140 (Hospital equipment Including hospital beds, surgical tables, medical garments, medical gloves, containers for sharp disposal, etc.)

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Document Number

ASTM-D6977-04e1

Revision Level

2004(E1) EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Editorially changed

Publication Date

Dec. 1, 2008

Document Type

Specification

Page Count

4 pages

Committee Number

D11.40