Ansell TouchNTuff 73-500 Disposable Neoprene Sterile Gloves
Comfortable, soft and resistant to a wide range of chemicals, the Ansell TouchNTuff 73-500 Disposable Neoprene Sterile Gloves are best used as protection against splashes from hazardous substances. They are lightweight, flexible and have a high tensile strength, meaning that despite being single-use, can still be used for extended periods of time without breaking.
Key Information
- Glove Codes:
- 73-500/5.5
- 73-500/6
- 73-500/6.5
- 73-500/7
- 73-500/7.5
- 73-500/8
- 73-500/8.5
- 73-500/9
- EN 374:2003
- EN 420:2003
- EN 421:2004
- Size Range: Size 5.5 - Size 9
- Supplied as a pair
Resistance of the Ansell ToughNTuff 73-500 Disposable Neoprene Gloves
The Ansell TouchNTuff Disposable Neoprene Sterile Gloves have been tested in accordance with EU standards to ensure high levels of performance. Please find the results below:
EN 374
The 73-500 Gloves have been tested in accordance with EN 374 and are classified as protection against a range of chemicals and viruses. They received a breakthrough time of at least 30 minutes for the following chemicals under EN 374-1:2016:
| Symbol | Chemical |
| K | Sodium hydroxide 40% |
| L | Sulphuric acid 96% |
| T | Formaldehyde 37% |
For a full breakdown of the 73-500 Gloves permeation breakthrough times according to EN 374-3:2003, please see the following link:
EN 421
The 73-500 Gloves have been tested in accordance with EN 421:2010 and are approved as protective wear to prevent against radioactive contamination.
Uses of the Ansell TouchNTuff 73-500 Neoprene Sterile Gloves
The TouchNTuff Neoprene Disposable Gloves are highly versatile and suitable for use across a wide range of industries that use chemicals. They can be used inside and outside, in dry and wet conditions and in clean and dirty environments. Some applications where these gloves are recommended include:
- Agriculture
- Chemical processing
- Chemical use
- Chemistry
- Cleaning work
- Doctors surgery
- Hospital
- Industrial cleaning
- Industrial work
- Janitor
- Laboratory
- Maintenance
- Medical waste
- Petro-chemical
- Pharmaceutical
- Radiation attenuation
- Sterile operations
- Utilities
Key Features of the TouchNTuff 73-500 Disposable Neoprene Gloves
- Formulation provides outstanding sensitivity due to 0.13mm polymer thickness
- Ergonomic design ideal for tactile work
- Designed to reduce hand fatigue during periods of extended use
- Constructed with 100% polychloroprene that offers splash resistance against chemicals
- Features no latex or accelerators reducing allergy risk
- Fitted with SureFit Technology that prevents cuff roll-down
- Supplied with a polyurethane inner coating that facilitates easy donning with wet and dry hands
- Suitable for double gloving due to impressively thin material
- Smooth design ideal for enhancing grip in slippery environments
- TouchNTuff are also available as a non-sterile glove
Sizing of the Ansell 73-500 Disposable Gloves
The Ansell 73-500 Disposable Neoprene Gloves are available in eight sizes that should suit the hands of most users. Please measure the circumference of your hand around the knuckles (excluding the thumb) with your hand open and your fingers together, and the length of your hand from the tip of your middle finger to your wrist.
| Size | Circumference (mm) | Length (mm) |
| Size 5.5 | <152mm | <160mm |
| Size 6 | 152mm | 160mm |
| Size 6.5 | 165mm | 165.5mm |
| Size 7 | 178mm | 171mm |
| Size 7.5 | 190.5mm | 176.5mm |
| Size 8 | 203mm | 182mm |
| Size 8.5 | 216mm | 187mm |
| Size 9 | 229mm | 192mm |
Documentation for the TouchNTuff Neoprene Disposable Gloves
| Conformity Statement | Instructions for Use |
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