Nitrile Gloves - Disposable, Powder Free, Latex Free
Disposable nitrile gloves for medical, clinical and industrial use - powder free, latex free and FDA compliant. Available in standard blue, accelerator free black, and color coded options across all sizes from XS through XXL. Multiple box counts from standard 100/bx clinical packs to high density 200-300/bx formats for busy departments. Wholesale case pricing across all SKUs.
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Choosing the Right Nitrile Glove for Your Facility
Whether you're running a hospital formulary, an outpatient clinic, or a multi-site healthcare system, wholesale case pricing is available for all SKUs. All items ship within 24 hours from U.S. distribution.
Brands and Product Lines Available
- Cardinal Health Flexal Comfort - Blue nitrile exam gloves, 250/bx, 10bx/cs. Designed for comfortable extended wear with a reliable fit across XS-XL sizes
- Sempermed SensiCare - Multiple lines in blue, black (accelerator-free), and green; 90-300/bx formats; textured fingertips and beaded cuff standard across lines
- Sempermed Extended Cuff (SSEC) - Blue, 100/bx, with added forearm coverage for procedures, lab work, and splash-risk environments
- Sempermed XXL (SSSC) - Blue exam gloves in XX-Large, 90/bx - one of the few lines with XXL sizing available for larger hands
- Amsino International - Blue exam gloves, 100/bx, 10bx/cs - reliable standard exam format at competitive wholesale pricing
Key Product Features Across This Category
- Powder-free across all SKUs - compliant with FDA's 2016 powder ban
- Textured fingertips (standard on Sempermed lines) - improved grip for instrument handling, specimen collection, and fine motor tasks
- Beaded cuff construction - reduces rollback during donning and extended wear
- Accelerator-free formula (Sempermed black line) - for staff or patients with Type IV chemical hypersensitivity to rubber accelerants
- High-density box counts (180-300/bx on select Sempermed SKUs) - reduces restocking frequency and per-unit cost in high-volume settings
- Ambidextrous fit - simplifies dispensing and glove change protocols
- XXL sizing available (Sempermed SSSC line) - often hard to source from standard distributors
Nitrile Gloves - Brands and Product Lines at a Glance
| Brand | Product Line | Color | Box Count | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Health | Flexal Comfort (88FS) | Blue | 250/bx, 10bx/cs | Comfortable fit, high-count format |
| Sempermed USA | SensiCare (TTNF) | Blue | 180-200/bx, 10bx/cs | High density, textured fingers, beaded cuff |
| Sempermed USA | SensiCare (SMNS / SMNR / SMNP) | Blue | 90-300/bx, 10bx/cs | Multiple count options, fingertip texture |
| Sempermed USA | SensiCare Black (SUNB) | Black | 100/bx, 10bx/cs | Accelerator-free, Type IV allergy safe |
| Sempermed USA | SensiCare Green (SUNG) | Green | 180-200/bx, 10bx/cs | Color ID, textured, high density |
| Sempermed USA | Extended Cuff (SSEC) | Blue | 100/bx, 10bx/cs | Extended forearm coverage |
| Sempermed USA | XXL Line (SSSC) | Blue | 90-100/bx, 10bx/cs | XS through XXL sizing |
| Amsino International | Exam Nitrile (ASCS38) | Blue | 100/bx, 10bx/cs | Standard exam, reliable value |
Not sure which line fits your protocol or purchasing volume? Browse subcategories to filter by color, thickness, or application - or reach out to our wholesale team for a custom quote. We work with single-location clinics and multi-site health systems alike, and can help match the right SKU to your usage pattern.
Browse Related Categories
Facilities can order non-sterile examination gloves - Broad exam category including nitrile alongside vinyl and latex. Browse nitrile chemo gloves USP 800 - ASTM D6978-rated nitrile specifically for hazardous drug handling. MAP Medical stocks latex free sterile gloves - Sterile nitrile options for aseptic procedure environments. Clinical teams order surgical gloves nitrile latex free - Sterile surgical-grade nitrile for OR use. Also available: non latex clinical gloves - Full latex-free selection including nitrile across all formats. Related: clinical gloves for all applications - Complete gloves catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is nitrile now the dominant clinical glove material in US healthcare?
Nitrile replaced latex as the default clinical glove following the latex allergy epidemic of the 1980s-90s. Its advantages: fully latex-free (eliminating Type I hypersensitivity risk), puncture resistance that matches or exceeds latex, broad chemical resistance, compatibility with alcohol-based hand rubs and disinfectants, and nearly equivalent tactile sensitivity at comparable thickness. Manufacturing scale has brought nitrile pricing to competitive parity with latex, making it the safest and most versatile choice for most clinical standardization decisions.
What thickness should I order for clinical exam use vs. higher-risk procedures?
- 4-5 mil: Standard clinical examination, patient assessment, routine clinical contact
- 5-6 mil: Phlebotomy, IV insertion, wound care, moderate chemical or puncture exposure
- 6-8 mil: Chemotherapy handling (must be ASTM D6978-rated), chemical exposure tasks, heavy-duty clinical applications
- Thicker gloves provide greater protection but reduce tactile sensitivity. Match thickness to the clinical task.
What is the difference between medical-grade and industrial nitrile gloves?
Medical-grade nitrile gloves are tested to ASTM D6319 (examination) or D3577 (surgical) standards with defined AQL, biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993), and where applicable, sterility validation. Industrial nitrile gloves test for chemical resistance and physical durability but are not manufactured or cleared to medical AQL or biocompatibility standards. Never substitute industrial gloves for patient contact applications.
Are nitrile gloves resistant to all chemicals?
Nitrile resists most oils, greases, petroleum-based chemicals, and dilute acids/bases. However, it has limited resistance to highly chlorinated solvents (chloroform, methylene chloride) and certain ketones. For chemotherapy drug handling, only ASTM D6978-rated nitrile gloves are appropriate - standard nitrile provides no certified permeation resistance to antineoplastic agents.
Can nitrile gloves be used for surgical procedures?
Yes, in sterile surgical grade format. Sterile surgical nitrile gloves are available in individually packaged sterile pairs with anatomical shaping, extended cuffs, half-size availability, and AQL <= 1.0 - meeting full OR requirements. Standard non-sterile nitrile exam gloves cannot be used in a sterile surgical field regardless of thickness or quality.
What brands of medical-grade nitrile gloves does MAP Medical carry?
MAP Medical carries nitrile gloves from major manufacturers including McKesson and Ansell (Micro-Touch nitrile line). For formulary-specific brand requirements, contact our team to confirm current availability and pricing.
Are nitrile gloves available in case quantities for hospitals and distributors?
Yes. Nitrile exam gloves ship in cases of 1,000 (10 boxes × 100 gloves) with volume pricing for healthcare facilities and distributors. Standing order programs are available for consistent automated supply. Contact MAP Medical for tiered case pricing.