Glove tests are used to assess dimensions, tensile strength and elongation, puncture, residual dust, leakage, simulated use, thermal aging deterioration and viral barriers. These tests are suitable for rubber, nitrile and vinyl materials.
EUROLABperforms testing in accordance with ASTM D3578 (rubber inspection), ASTM D3577 (rubber surgery), ASTM D6319 (nitrile), ASTM D5250 (vinyl), and ASTM F1342 puncture testing standards. The samples are heat aged in an oven.
Glove tests are performed according to current FDA expectations for patient examination gloves (ASTM D3578), medical surgical gloves (ASTM D3577) and PVC gloves (ASTM D5250). It includes adherence to the NFPA 1999 standard as well as ASTM standards for physical properties.
Tensile test, elastomeric materials (ASTM D412) / Glove tensile test, aged and unused (ASTM D3578): Unless otherwise requested, the test specimen is cut with ASTM D412 die C. Marks are made 1 inch apart, and the median of three thickness measurements is used in calculating the cross-sectional area. The device is set to a crosshead speed of 20 inches per minute, and the specimen is placed in the handles. Elongation of the specimen is measured between the marks with an extensometer. For aged tensile tests, gloves are aged at 70°C for 3 days (vinyl) or 7 days (nitrile, latex), rested for 16–96 hours, then tested. Puncture GLU 140 is also used for fabrics and plastic films.
Whole glove viral barrier (NFPA 1999): This test procedure is used to evaluate the viral barrier properties of whole gloves. Gloves are suspended in a vial filled with a challenge virus (PhiX174 bacteriophage) at a concentration of ≥10 plaque-forming units (pfu) per 8 mL. Test samples are shaken in an orbital shaker operated at 100–115 revolutions per minute (rpm) for a 1-hour test and then tested for viral penetration.
Glove heat aging degradation test (ASTM D573, NFPA 1999): For ASTM D573, the test sample is conditioned in an oven at 70 ± 2 °C for 166 ± 2 hours. For NFPA 1999, the test sample is conditioned in an oven at 100 ± 2 °C for 22 ± 0.3 hours.
Leakage assessment in gloves (ASTM D5151): This test aims to determine the barrier assessment of gloves through visual and leakage testing procedures on synthetic and latex gloves and/or surgical gloves. The method consists of visual inspection of the gloves, fixing a test glove in a plastic cylinder, and filling the glove with 1000 mL of water. The glove is hung up and inspected for visual leakage immediately after the addition of water and 2 minutes after the addition of water.
Puncture resistance (ASTM F1342): This test method determines the puncture resistance of a material sample by measuring the force required for a sharp-edged puncture probe to penetrate the sample.
Glove test for residual and non-aged residual dust (ASTM D6124): This test is used to evaluate the weight of residual dust on gloves. The procedure consists of rinsing individual gloves with water, filtering the liquid, and subtracting the tare filter weight from the final filter weight after shrinkage.
Physical dimensions of the glove (ASTM D3578-91, ASTM D573, ASTM D5250): This test measures the dimensions of the gloves in millimeters. Length is measured from the tip of the second finger to the outer edge of the cuff. Palm width is measured at a level between the base of the index finger and the base of the thumb. Minimum thickness is measured at the tip of the second finger and the palm.
Suggested quantities: Varies depending on the acceptable quality level (AQL) for each sample plan for each test. For ASTM D5151, 125 gloves (surgical or examination) are required to begin the test. 5 gloves are required for the entire glove barrier test. For further assistance, please contact us; we would be happy to help you determine the required quantity.
EUROLAB, with its highly expert team and internationally accredited laboratories, Glove Tests It performs all test, analysis, measurement, evaluation and report generation services completely and reliably.
To get an appointment, to get more detailed information or to request an evaluation, you can ask us to fill in our form and reach you.
