Nitrile Examination Gloves - Disposable, Powder Free
Nitrile examination gloves for clinical exam, patient assessment and procedural use - disposable powder free nitrile exam gloves in 100, 200 and 300 per box formats. Latex free, FDA compliant, AQL 1.5 rated, with textured fingertips for grip. Available in blue, black, color coded and extended cuff options. Sizes XS through XXL. Wholesale case pricing for healthcare facilities.
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Choosing the Right Nitrile Exam Glove
The lines in this category span standard general-use blue from Sempermed, Dynarex, and Tronex to chemo-rated violet-blue for oncology and pharmacy, accelerator-free black for staff with occupational glove dermatitis, and fentanyl-tested formats for controlled substance handling. All powder-free, all latex-free, wholesale case pricing with 24-hour fulfillment.
Sempermed USA - Full Nitrile Exam Line
- Standard blue line, 90-100/bx, XS-XL, textured fingertips, beaded cuff, ambidextrous - the core clinical workhorse across nursing units, exam rooms, and procedural areas
- High-density blue format, 180-200/bx, XS-XL - same clinical specs with fewer box changes per shift
- Extended-count blue line, up to 300/bx, XS-XL - highest restocking efficiency in the catalog
- XXL line, 90-100/bx, XS through XXL - one of very few exam nitrile lines with genuine XXL sizing
- Extended Cuff line, blue, 100/bx, M/L/XL - extended forearm coverage for lab, sterile processing, and procedure suites
- Accelerator-Free Black line, 100/bx, XS-XL - no thiurams or dithiocarbamates; for staff with Type IV rubber hypersensitivity
- Green line, 180-200/bx, XS-XL - color-coded high-density format for departmental differentiation
Dynarex - Safe-Touch Nitrile Exam
- Blue nitrile, medium, powder-free, latex-free, 1000/case. Reliable standard exam nitrile at a strong wholesale price point
- Black nitrile, small, powder-free, non-sterile, 1000/case. High-volume black nitrile for departments that use color-coded protocols
- Natural fit design for comfortable extended wear; textured fingertips for instrument grip
Tronex - Standard and Chemo-Rated Nitrile
- Standard blue, large, powder-free, latex-free, 1000/case. Exam nitrile for general clinical use
- Chemo-rated blue, medium and large, powder-free, 1000/case. Meets USP 800 PPE requirements for chemotherapy handling
- NEW AGE chemo-rated, violet-blue, medium, 250/box. High-count per box in specialty violet-blue color for oncology department differentiation
Medgluv - Nitrile Exam and Specialty Lines
- Violet-blue exam line, XS, powder-free, textured fingertips, 100/bx, 10bx/cs. Broad size range available
- Chemo and fentanyl-tested nitrile, XS, powder-free, textured, 150/bx, 10bx/cs. One of the few exam gloves with dual chemo and fentanyl testing documentation - appropriate for oncology units and controlled substance handling
The Sempermed nitrile line covers more clinical ground than most facilities realize when they first evaluate it. A general medical-surgical nursing unit doing high-frequency glove changes benefits most from the high-density 200 or 300-count box - fewer box openings per shift, less restocking labor, lower per-glove cost at volume. A sterile processing department reprocessing endoscopes and surgical trays needs the extended cuff version - the same nitrile formulation, but with forearm coverage that protects against high-level disinfectants and contaminated instrument splash. A hand surgery practice with large-handed surgeons needs the XXL line, which is genuinely rare in standard-grade nitrile. All from one manufacturer, all on one purchase order.
The chemo-rated and fentanyl-tested certifications on the Tronex and Medgluv lines are clinically non-negotiable for specific departments - and clinically unnecessary for others. Oncology infusion nurses handling IV chemotherapy agents, pharmacy technicians compounding hazardous drugs under USP 800, and any clinical staff regularly working with Schedule II controlled substances need documented permeation testing that standard blue nitrile doesn't carry. The right approach is to identify exactly which departments in your facility trigger those requirements, stock accordingly, and avoid the cost of over-specifying chemo-rated gloves for every nursing unit that doesn't need them. We can help you draw that line correctly.
Sizes and Ordering
- XS through XXL available (XXL on Sempermed extended-size line)
- Standard 100/bx, 10bx/cs for most lines (1,000 gloves/case)
- High-density: 180-200/bx (Sempermed blue and green lines), 250/bx (Tronex chemo violet-blue)
- Extended count: up to 300/bx (Sempermed top-tier blue line)
- Specialty chemo format: 150/bx (Medgluv chemo and fentanyl-tested line)
- Wholesale case pricing on all lines; pallet quantities available
Nitrile Exam Gloves - Full Product Comparison
| Brand / Line | Color | Count/Box | Size Range | Specialty | Case Config |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sempermed - Standard blue | Blue | 90-100 | XS-XL | Standard exam | 10 bx/cs |
| Sempermed - High-density blue | Blue | 180-200 | XS-XL | High density | 10 bx/cs |
| Sempermed - Extended-count blue | Blue | 250-300 | XS-XL | Max count/box | 10 bx/cs |
| Sempermed - XXL line | Blue | 90-100 | XS-XXL | XXL sizing | 10 bx/cs |
| Sempermed - Extended Cuff | Blue | 100 | M, L, XL | Extended cuff | 10 bx/cs |
| Sempermed - Accelerator-Free Black | Black | 100 | XS-XL | Accelerator-free | 10 bx/cs |
| Sempermed - Green | Green | 180-200 | XS-XL | Color-coded | 10 bx/cs |
| Dynarex Safe-Touch | Blue | 100 | S-XL | Standard exam | 10 bx/cs |
| Dynarex Safe-Touch | Black | 100 | S-XL | Standard exam | 10 bx/cs |
| Tronex Standard | Blue | 100 | S-XL | Standard exam | 10 bx/cs |
| Tronex Chemo-Rated | Blue | 100 | M, L | Chemo-rated USP 800 | 10 bx/cs |
| Tronex NEW AGE Chemo | Violet-Blue | 250 | M | Chemo-rated, high count | 1 bx |
| Medgluv Violet-Blue Exam | Violet-Blue | 100 | XS-XL | Standard exam | 10 bx/cs |
| Medgluv Chemo + Fentanyl | Natural | 150 | XS-XL | Chemo + Fentanyl tested | 10 bx/cs |
Nitrile exam gloves are where most of the procurement optimization happens in a facility glove program - because the volume is highest and the product depth is greatest. Matching the right count format to each department's actual daily usage, and the right certification level to each department's actual clinical risk, is where real cost control comes from. Order at the best Wholesale Prices and let us help you build a department-by-department nitrile specification that doesn't overpay for certifications you don't need or under-protect departments that genuinely require them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the same nitrile exam glove across all departments in my facility?
Standard blue nitrile covers the majority of clinical tasks well. However, departments with specific requirements need specific lines: oncology and pharmacy compounding hazardous drugs require ASTM D6978-rated chemo nitrile; staff with Type IV contact dermatitis require accelerator-free nitrile (Sempermed SUNB); sterile processing and lab with splash exposure above the wrist require extended cuff; and departments with XXL-handed staff need the SSSC line. One glove does not cover every clinical context even within a single material type.
What is the chemo-rated nitrile option and who needs it?
Chemo-rated nitrile (Tronex chemo-rated blue and violet-blue, Medgluv chemo+fentanyl-tested) has passed ASTM D6978 permeation testing against a defined panel of chemotherapy agents. This certification is required under USP <800> for all personnel who handle hazardous drugs. A standard blue nitrile exam glove - regardless of thickness - has not been tested to ASTM D6978 and is not a compliant substitute for chemo-rated gloves in hazardous drug handling tasks.