New Kimtech™ Polaris™ Nitrile Exam Gloves Improve Protection for Lab Workers in Canada
Now available in
Featuring a new dark magenta color unique to
"Kimtech Polaris Nitrile Exam Gloves were created with the end-user in mind and represent a new chapter in innovation for
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"These exam gloves are typically worn for long periods, so comfort was top of mind when designing Polaris," said Sinha. "Beyond the fit of the glove, we gave it breathability and thermal comfort resulting in a glove 80% of daily glove users found favorable versus their current glove, according to a recent study.2"
In addition to delivering greater comfort and superior barrier protection, Kimtech Polaris will also help in advancing customers' sustainability goals, as it is recyclable through The RightCycle™ Program. Through The RightCycle Program, eligible non-hazardous PPE waste, such as Kimtech Polaris, are collected at the end user's facility and taken to a recycling partner where they are turned into plastic pellets used to make durable consumer goods.
Kimtech Polaris does not contain silicone,3 are food contact safe4 and meet United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) <800> guidelines.5
Kimtech Polaris Nitrile Exam Gloves have received approval from
For more information, including how to purchase, please visit www.kimtech.com.
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Tested against more than 50 common chemicals, Chemotherapy Drugs, Opioid Fentanyl Citrate, Simulated Gastric Acid and Fentanyl in Simulated Gastric Acid: Per ASTM D 6978-05.
2 Based on 2023 US Ergonomics competitive field test results.
3 Does not contain silicone according to results obtained using test method SAE AMS 3819C.
4 Meets FDA food contact requirements set forth in 21 CFR 177.2600 and
5 Reference General Chapter USP <800> Section 7.1 Gloves when used for non-sterile compounding applications.
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