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Application Note - Chemical Safety Glove Breakthrough

From Owlstone Nanotech, Inc.
 

 
In accordance with standard Health and Safety Legislation, employers must ensure that adequate protection is provided for individuals handling chemicals as covered by the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSW Act)1 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 (COSHH).

As well as the level of exposure to chemicals, the performance of a glove in use is also affected by flexing, stretching, ambient temperature, etc. Manufacturers and wearers need to know how long a glove can be used before the chemical has permeated through the glove, and there is risk of exposure.

Currently, there are very few tests that will allow such determination and those that do exist are not only costly and time consuming to perform but are also subject to an inherent time delay for analysis.

Product Announcements
Labconco Corporation - Labconco Protector® Glove Boxes
are designed for use in controlled atmospheres (dry boxes) or for use with hazardous materials. Call Labconco at 800-732-0031. (read more)
Labconco Corporation - Precise Controlled Atmosphere Glove Box
Precise Controlled Atmosphere Glove Boxes provide a leak-tight environment for work with contamination-sensitive materials. (read more)
Terra Universal, Inc. - Plastic Gloveboxes (Series 100)
Terra's Series 100 Polymer Glove Boxes provide a clean, low-humidity environment for critical processing operations in such industries as semiconductor and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Their modular... (read more)
Labconco Corporation - Precise™ Controlled Atmosphere Glove Box
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PIERCAN USA, INC. - Long Glove Design & Materials
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Chemdet, Inc. - Torus Lower Impact Tank Cleaners
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PIERCAN USA, INC. - Isolator Gloves
Isolator gloves are designed to work in both isolators and standard dry boxes. The combination that Piercan, USA sells consists of an isolator glove, our specially designed 3 groove connector, and an... (read more)
United Glove, Inc. - Custom Imprinted Gloves
Through multiple application processes, United glove is able to imprint your company name, logo, or safety slogan onto many styles of gloves offered. Ideal for freezer gloves, promotional gloves,... (read more)
Terra Universal, Inc. - Stainless Steel Glove Boxes (Series 300)
The Series 300 Stainless Steel Controlled Atmosphere Chamber provides a hermetically sealed environment for such manufacturing operations as resistance welding of semiconductor hybrids, parts... (read more)
Labconco Corporation - Precise Basic Glove Box
Precise Basic Glove Boxes are designed to provide a leak-tight physical barrier between the user and the materials inside the glove box. These simple, economical boxes are designed to allow the user... (read more)
Topics of Interest
17.4 Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (HSW Act) 1974 The HSW Act was introduced to provide a comprehensive and integrated piece of legislation dealing with the health and safety of people at work... (Read More)
15.3 The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSW Act) Often referred to as the Primary or Umbrella Act, the HSW Act details the principal statutory duties in relation to occupational health and... (Read More)
This chapter contains a summary of the following legislation: 15.1 Acts of Parliament The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSW Act) (pg. 346) The Environmental Protection Act... (Read More)
17.2 The Legal Framework 17.2.1 General The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSW Act) is the foundation of British health and safety law. It describes the general duties that employers... (Read More)
17.3 List of Acts, Order and Regulations Summarized The following Acts and Regulations are covered in this summary: The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSW Act) The Environmental... (Read More)