Nitrile gloves are good all-round medical gloves, as they are recommended for a wide range of uses including PPE, patient care, bodily fluids, cleaning, food handling but also chemotherapy.
Nitrile gloves provide the widest range of protection of all the examination gloves. Latex-like properties make disposable Nitrile gloves an ideal synthetic alternative for latex-sensitized individuals. Nitrile gloves are a premier choice for use in high-risk situations, including infectious agents and most chemicals and have an excellent strength and puncture resistance.
Nitrile latex exhibits a comparable barrier protection as natural rubber. Nitrile gloves are recommended for people with latex sensitivity and as an alternative to latex when handling chemotherapy drugs.