Standard Specification for Polychloroprene Examination Gloves for Medical Application

The information about the standard:

Designation standards: ASTM D6977-19(2023)
Publication date standards: 1.9.2023
The number of pages: 4
Approximate weight : 12 g (0.03 lbs)
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards ASTM

Annotation of standard text ASTM D6977-19(2023) :

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.

Keywords:
examination gloves, polychloroprene, rubber, single-use, synthetic rubber,, ICS Number Code 11.140 (Hospital equipment)