NeuSkin Ultra-Stretch Exam Gloves Material Composition
I cannot provide specific information about the material composition of NeuSkin Ultra-Stretch exam gloves, as the evidence provided does not contain product-specific information about this particular brand.
General Medical Glove Materials in Healthcare
Healthcare examination gloves are typically manufactured from natural rubber latex or synthetic nonlatex materials including vinyl, nitrile, and neoprene (polymers and copolymers of chloroprene). 1
Common Glove Materials and Their Properties
Latex (Natural Rubber)
- Historically considered the gold standard for barrier protection 2
- Superior barrier integrity with failure rates of 0-4% during simulated use 2
- In-use leakage rates average 6-10% across brands 3
- May cause latex sensitivity in healthcare workers and patients, leading to FDA approval of reduced-protein latex alternatives 1
Nitrile (Acrylonitrile Butadiene)
- Synthetic alternative with comparable barrier performance to latex 4, 2
- Lowest failure rate at 1.3% in controlled studies 4
- In-use failure rates of only 1-3%, comparable to latex 2
- Leakage rates approximate those of latex gloves 1
- Standard nitrile gloves contain rubber accelerators that commonly cause allergic contact dermatitis and should be avoided unless specifically labeled as accelerator-free 5
Vinyl (Polyvinyl Chloride)
- Synthetic copolymer with significantly higher failure rates 4, 2
- Failure rates of 8.2% in controlled conditions, increasing to 12-61% during simulated use 4, 2
- In-use leakage rates of 24-28% for nonsterile vinyl gloves 3
- Vinyl gloves have defects more frequently than latex gloves, with the difference greatest after use 1
- Safer regarding allergic contact dermatitis as they typically do not contain rubber accelerators 5
- Ineffective barriers with 22% failure rate for virus penetration, increasing to 56% after ethanol exposure 6
Critical Clinical Considerations
For determining the specific material of NeuSkin Ultra-Stretch gloves, consult:
- Product packaging and labeling
- Manufacturer's specifications
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- FDA clearance documentation
The "Ultra-Stretch" designation suggests enhanced elasticity, which is more characteristic of latex or nitrile materials rather than vinyl, but this cannot be confirmed without manufacturer documentation.