MXGUARD® Black Nitrile Gloves, 6.0 g Chemo-Rated (ASTM D6978)
MXGUARD® 6.0 g black nitrile gloves, chemo-rated to ASTM D6978, for oncology, pharmacy and hazardous-drug handling, plus black-glove users in automotive and tattoo work.
Key takeaways
- A 6.0 g black nitrile glove tested to ASTM D6978, the ASTM standard practice for glove permeation by chemotherapy drugs.
- Also listed to ASTM D6319, EN 455 and EN 374, with CA65 (California Proposition 65) on the spec sheet; powder-free and latex-free.
- Request the D6978 test report for the drug list and breakthrough times before adding it to a hazardous-drug program.
MXGUARD® black nitrile gloves are the heaviest glove in our range at 6.0 g and the only one tested to ASTM D6978, the standard practice for assessing how medical gloves resist permeation by chemotherapy drugs. That makes it the MXGUARD® choice for chemo-rated glove programs in oncology units, infusion centers and pharmacies. It is also listed to ASTM D6319, the US standard for nitrile examination gloves.
Key Features
- Tested to ASTM D6978 for chemotherapy drug permeation
- Listed to ASTM D6319, EN 455 and EN 374
- 6.0 g black nitrile, powder-free and latex-free, sizes XS to XL
- Single-wall thickness 0.155 mm at the finger (about 6.1 mil), the thickest in the MXGUARD® range
- Made to AQL 1.5, like every MXGUARD® nitrile weight
- CA65 (California Proposition 65) listed on the spec sheet
Applications
Compounding and administering chemotherapy, hazardous-drug handling in pharmacies and cleanup of hazardous-drug spills, following your facility's protocol and the drugs covered in the test report. Outside healthcare, black nitrile hides stains, which automotive, tattoo and beauty users prefer. This glove does not list a food-contact standard; for food, use our 3.0 g food service gloves.
How to specify when requesting a quote
- The chemotherapy drugs your staff handle, to check against the D6978 report
- Size split and monthly volume
- MXGUARD® boxes or private-label packaging
- Delivery ZIP code and documents your pharmacy or safety committee requires
Specifications
| Nominal weight | 6.0 g |
|---|---|
| Weight by size | XS 5.0 g · S 5.5 g · M 6.0 g · L 6.5 g · XL 7.0 g (each ± 0.3 g) |
| Color | Black |
| Material | Nitrile; latex-free |
| Powder | Powder-free |
| AQL (pinholes) | 1.5 |
| Chemotherapy drug permeation | Tested to ASTM D6978 |
| Listed test standards | ASTM D6319, EN 455, EN 374, ASTM D6978, CA65 |
| Grade (as listed) | Medical grade; chemo grade |
| Series reference | KG-1303 |
| Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Palm width by size | XS ≤80 mm · S 80±10 mm · M 95±10 mm · L 110±10 mm · XL ≥110 mm |
| Design | Ambidextrous, textured fingertips, surface-chlorinated |
| Finger thickness (mm / mil) | 0.155 mm (about 6.1 mil) |
| Palm thickness | 0.10 mm (about 3.9 mil) |
| Cuff thickness | 0.085 mm (about 3.3 mil) |
| Length / cuff style | ≥240 mm (about 9.4 in); beaded cuff |
| Breakage force | ≥6 N |
| Elongation (aged) | ≥400% |
| Shelf life | 5 years |
Packaging
| Gloves per dispenser box | 100 |
|---|---|
| Boxes per carton | 10 (1,000 gloves) |
| Packaging options | Retail-ready MXGUARD® or private-label packaging |
Documents
Certificates, declarations of conformity and test reports for the specific product and destination market are provided with the quotation.
The spec sheet lists ASTM D6319, EN 455, EN 374, ASTM D6978 and CA65. The ASTM D6978 test report, with the chemotherapy drugs tested and the breakthrough time for each, is provided with the quotation so your pharmacy or safety committee can review it before use.
Frequently asked questions
+What does chemo rated mean for gloves?
A chemo-rated glove has been tested under ASTM D6978, which measures how long individual chemotherapy drugs take to permeate the glove material. Results are reported drug by drug as breakthrough times. It is a specific test for hazardous-drug handling, not a general label for a stronger glove.
+Chemo-rated gloves vs regular nitrile gloves: what is the difference?
Regular nitrile exam gloves are tested for barrier and strength, for example under ASTM D6319 or EN 455, but not for permeation by chemotherapy drugs. A chemo-rated glove adds ASTM D6978 testing. USP General Chapter 800 calls for gloves that meet ASTM D6978 when chemotherapy gloves are required.
+What is the ASTM D6978 standard?
ASTM D6978 is the standard practice for assessing the resistance of medical gloves to permeation by chemotherapy drugs. It is designed specifically for these drugs and uses a stricter detection threshold than general chemical permeation tests. Ask for the test report to see which drugs were tested on this glove.
+Are black nitrile gloves food safe?
This 6.0 g black glove does not list a food-contact standard such as 21 CFR 177.2600 or EN 1186, so we do not offer it for food handling. For food, use the MXGUARD 3.0 g food service glove, which lists both.
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