How do I choose the best disposable gloves? Nurses, hairdressers, dentists, cleaners and food handlers are just some of the people who use disposable gloves in their daily work. Nowadays, you don't need to have one of these specialisations to have a box of disposable gloves at home to handle chemicals when cleaning, cleaning fish or applying hair dye, among many other everyday situations. In fact, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends the use of gloves for household tasks to maintain hygiene and ensure optimum safety.  As with any other safety glove, the Juba catalogue includes a wide range of disposable gloves so you can choose the one best suited to each task: material used, powdered or powder-free, different thicknesses, weight, etc. Below we've put together a series of tips from our experts to help you buy the ones that best suit your needs. Let's get started! Types of disposable gloves and materials Before buying disposable gloves, the first thing to define is their intended use. This type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is used to protect against possible infections, chemical products or when handling foodstuffs, and therefore meets very different needs, or even mandatory regulations. In terms of materials, a distinction can be made between: Disposable latex gloves: a natural rubber extracted from tree bark that gives gloves high abrasion resistance and superior grip in wet and dry applications, without the presence of oils. Latex is also suitable for food handling. And, of course, it offers excellent puncture resistance and durability. The user will experience an extraordinary feeling of softness and flexibility, although this material tends to cause skin irritations in people allergic to it. Juba's references with this material are as follows: PP2328, 530 and 532B. Disposable vinyl gloves: economical, but not very tactile. During handling, they are more resistant to punctures than latex gloves. The Juba catalogue includes references 550 and 550B, which are certified for food use. Disposable nitrile gloves: this is the most common type of single-use glove. They offer high strength and durability, as well as excellent grip and chemical resistance. In most cases, they are ideal for food use. That's why Juba has a wide range of references made from this material. Among the most popular: 570/570NR; 576BL ; 573 NR FARM300 with 300mm length, a special glove for livestock or 580/H580NR/H580MG, a model with a flake design to offer great grip. Powdered or powder-free? There's no doubt that a disposable glove containing talc is much more comfortable to put on and take off. The problem arises when regulations prohibit their use, in many cases because the contamination they can cause is a serious problem in doctors' surgeries, laboratories or operating theatres. With regard to glove thickness The thicker the glove, the greater the protection and durability, but there is a loss of feel. Depending on the risks to which the user will be exposed with this glove, the appropriate thickness will also have to be chosen. In the Juba catalogue, there are numerous options ranging from disposable gloves with a thickness of 0.07 mm to 0.28 mm, as is the case with the extra-thick 532B glove, certified for mechanical and chemical hazards. In this news item, you can find out more about the gauges (thickness) of work gloves.   Size guide for disposable gloves The glove must fit the hand for correct handling, so choosing the right size is crucial. Of course, with any type of safety glove it is important to be clear about the size of the hand, even more so in the case of disposable gloves. If you choose a smaller size than necessary, the glove will be under more stress and can break more easily, as well as creating undue fatigue from the pressure on the hand. Conversely, if the glove is larger than it should be, the glove will result in a loss of tactility for the wearer. Juba's disposable gloves are available in sizes XS/6 to XXL/11. Even those who require a longer length to protect not only the hand, but also the wrist and the beginning of the arm, can find disposable gloves with a longer length (30 cm) for a higher level of protection against infection, such as 573NR FARM 300. With a few exceptions, the vast majority of disposable gloves in the Juba catalogue are ambidextrous. This is a particularly cost-effective advantage, since if either the left or right glove breaks, it can be replaced by another unit without having to replace the entire pair. More options? There are times when wearing different coloured gloves can prevent cross-contamination between different tasks or departments within the same company. This is of vital importance in industries such as the food industry. These colour codes can help the occupational health and safety manager to visually identify the correct use of disposable gloves in a quick and easy way. Advantages of using disposable gloves The benefits of disposable gloves include excellent fit and sensitivity, as well as protection against infection, chemicals and food handling, among others. Without a doubt, the advantages of single-use gloves are very important depending on the activity for which they are intended: In laboratories, to avoid contamination of samples and to protect against hazardous chemicals, nitrile gloves are preferable, as they offer higher chemical resistance and lower risk of allergies. In the medical and dental field to prevent transmission of infections and protect staff and patients: nitrile or latex gloves are the most common choices due to their high puncture resistance and snug fit. In the food industry to maintain hygiene and prevent cross-contamination of food: vinyl, nitrile or polyethylene gloves are suitable choices, these materials are safe for food contact and ensure an effective barrier. In the cleaning and disinfection of rooms to protect hands from aggressive chemicals and reduce the risk of spreading germs: nitrile gloves are ideal due to their chemical resistance and durability. In the chemical and manufacturing industry to protect hands from irritants: nitrile gloves are recommended for their chemical resistance and durability. In beauty salons to maintain a hygienic environment and protect hands during treatments: nitrile or vinyl gloves offer a good balance between resistance and sensitivity to touch. The benefits of using single-use gloves are many, but it is important to remember that they should never be reused. The procedure for using single-use gloves recommends: Clean and dry hands before putting on gloves. Check them carefully before use. Avoid wearing jewellery and long fingernails. Remove gloves promptly if they are damaged or have imperfections. Dispose of them in the appropriate waste container. Wash hands. Never immerse hands with disposable gloves in chemicals (in this case, use the most appropriate chemical gloves).  Click here to view the entire Juba disposable gloves catalogue.  

Juba is introducing new regulation EN ISO 374 for the protection against chemicals products. This is more exigent than the previous one. Below we will try to explain the main changes. The norm EN 374:2016 establish the requirements for gloves focus on the user’s protection against chemicals and micro-organisms. This rule does not establish requirements against mechanical risks. All this gloves are category III. It is divided in following parts: ISO EN 374-1:2016: Terminology and requirements for chemical risks. Based on three test methods: EN 374-2:2014: resistance to penetration. EN 16523-1:2015: permeation by chemical liquids under continuous contact. This regulation update the section 3 from EN374. EN 374-4:2013: Determination of resistance to degradation by chemicals.     Type of gloves Requirement Logo Type A Permeation resistance (En374:2) Time of resistance ≥ 30 minutes for at least 6 chemical substances. Type B Permeation resistance (En374:2) Time of resistance ≥ 30 minutes for at least 3 chemical substances. Type C Permeation resistance (En374:2) Time of resistance ≥ 10 minutes for at least 1 chemical substances. The deterioration test or the physical variation of the glove in contact with the chemical product is a novelty introduced in this regulation. For this, it is used a perforation test and in case this could not be done, a test of weight variation is made. The result should appear in the informative leaflet. Extension of chemicals: Codeletter Chemical CAS Number Class A Methanol 67-56-1 Primary alcohol B Acetone 67-64-1 Ketone C Acetonitrile 75-05-8 Nitrile compund D Dichloromethane 75-09-2 Chlorinated hydrocarbon E Carbon disulphide 75-15-0 Sulphur containing organic compound F Toluene 108-88-3 Aromatic hydrocarbon G Diethylamine 109-89-7 Aminae H Tetrahydrofuran 109-99-9 Heterocyclic and ether compound I Ethyl acetate 141-78-6 Ester J n-Heptane 142-85-5 Satuder hydrocarbon K Sodium hydroxide 40% 1310-73-2 Irorganic base L Sulphuric acid 96% 7664-93-9 Inorganic mineral acid, oxidizing NEW M Nitric acid 65% 7697-37-2 Inorganic mineral acid, oxidizing N Acetic acid 99% 64-19-7 Organic acid O Ammonium hydroxide 25% 1336-21-6 Organic base P Hydrogen peroxide 30% 7722-84-1 Peroxide S Hydrofluoric acid 40% 7664-39-3 Inorganic mineral acid T Formaldehyde 37% 50-00-0 Aldehyde EN ISO 374-5 The gloves offer protection against micro-organisms: bacteria and fungus when EN 374-2:2014 is applied (air leak and water leak) because water tightness is analysed. The gloves that offers protection against virus too, should accomplished ISO 16604: Protection against bacteriophages Phi-X174 transported in blood.

In Spain it is compulsory to let an installation without voltage before doing a work and put the voltage back at end of the work. With this purpose are the dielectric gloves made. They are insulating gloves that protect our hands from the manipulation of electrical installations and works from 500 to 36.000 volts. They are fabricated in accordance to regulations: UNE-EN60903:2005 and glove marking CEI 60903:2002 Juba dielectric gloves are from natural latex and offers good sensibility and ergonomic. We commercialized different classes depending on the maximum voltage needed. In this way, we have clase 00 (500 volts), clase 0 (1000 volts), clase 1 (7500 volts) clase 2 (17.000 volts), clase 3 (26.500 volts) and finally clase 4 (36.000 volts) The model clase00 is the only one to have category A, Z, C (resistant to acids, ozone and very low temperatures), the remaining are category R, C (resistant to acids, oils, ozone and very low temperatures) Dielectric gloves should be used with another leather glove for a mechanical protection. We recommend using dielectrics also with an interior Nomex ® glove with fire-resistant properties, for a better comfort and hygiene. Furthermore they protect from electrical burns and avoid that the external glove remain adhered to the skin. Before using the gloves you have to verify them visually and test the tightness. It is compulsory to check them regularly. Juba commercialized some chests to protect them and a test machine to verify that the glove does not have any defect before the use. For more information about this type of gloves you can click here.

THE MOST FLEXIBLE PVC GLOVES ON THE MARKET At Juba we continue to innovate to develop new protective gloves that provide additional benefits and advantages to our customers, the result of all this work has led to the launch of the new range PVC FLEX, which offer extra flexibility and comfort, until now never seen in other PVC models.. In addition to being highly flexible, these gloves provide excellent waterproof thanks to their TRIPLE PVC coating that prevents liquids from penetrating the skin. Within this range we can find 4 gloves that offer different protection levels for severalamong uses, among which we can highlight: Chemical, garden and antistatic protection among others. Next, we detail the features of each model where you can see the highlights of each one, in case of interest you can click on its link to download the product sheet: 5681 – Double dipped PVC with CHEMICAL AND COLD PROTECTION   This glove, in addition to offering chemical protection, provides great resistance to cold thanks to its insulating lining inside. It is a very warm, comfortable and light material, which helps to keep the temperature of the hands stable in cold environments down to -10ºC. Its sandy finish offers excellent grip in dry, wet and slippery situations, it is very easy to remove and put on and is very flexible and comfortable just like the rest of the range. Its double PVC coating makes the glove totally waterproof and its length of 30 cm provides extra protection. It is ideal for jobs such as the refining of chemical products or cold rooms among others and is available in sizes 9 and 10.   5657 – Triple dipped PVC with CHEMICAL PROTECTION   The most remarkable thing about this glove is its thermo-sealed sleeve which, together with its chemical protection, is ideal for industrial cleaning, industrial chemical treatment and alcohol handling, among others. Its length of 65 cm offers great protection and waterproof in those jobs where it is necessary to cover that part of the body. It has a rough finish that helps to handle slippery or wet objects. Its triple dipped offers a total waterproof and its seamless inner lining makes it a very comfortable glove thanks also to its ergonomic design. This model is sold from size 7 to 10.   5683 – Triple dipped PVC with CHEMICAL AND ANTISTATIC PROTECTION   This chemical protection glove is also certified under the glove standard with antistatic properties, making it an ideal glove for work in ATEX classified areas or where it is necessary to handle chemical products capable of igniting due to sparks caused by static electricity, among others. Made with a seamless cotton lining that helps absorb sweat, it is totally waterproof thanks to its triple sandy PVC coating, providing excellent grip on any type of surface. It is a very complete model also providing resistance to contact heat of 100ºC for 15 seconds. Its length of 30 cm provides greater protection and has a great resistance to abrasion so it is very durable. Available in sizes from 8 to 11.   H5654 – SPECIAL FOR IRRIGATION   This sandy PVC coated cotton glove is an ideal waterproof glove for irrigation, which we have also included it in our new Juba Garden range. This model is included in our retail collection as it is available with cardboard for point of sale and manufactured with a length of 30 cm to offer greater protection. As we have already mentioned, this model, like the rest of the range, is super flexible and very comfortable, so it can be used for prolonged use. Its sandy finish on the hand offers a good grip and the inner cotton helps absorb sweat. This model is sold in sizes 7, 8, 9 and 10.