Laboratory Gloves for Research, Testing & Pharmaceutical Applications
Lab gloves provide essential hand protection for laboratory personnel working in research, testing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, healthcare, and controlled environments. Designed to protect both personnel and products, laboratory gloves help maintain cleanliness while reducing exposure to chemicals, biological materials, and hazardous substances.
Nitrile lab gloves are the most popular choice for modern laboratories because they offer excellent chemical resistance, puncture resistance, and latex-free protection. Many laboratory environments also utilize chemotherapy-rated gloves, extended cuff gloves, and cleanroom-compatible gloves depending on application requirements.
Cleanroom Connection supplies a wide selection of lab gloves including nitrile laboratory gloves, USP 800 chemotherapy gloves, extended cuff gloves, and cleanroom-compatible exam gloves. Our products support pharmaceutical laboratories, research facilities, compounding pharmacies, biotechnology operations, and medical device manufacturing.
Benefits of Laboratory Gloves
Different laboratory applications require different levels of protection, cleanliness, and chemical resistance. The table below compares common laboratory glove types and their ideal uses.
| Benefit | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Chemical Protection | Helps reduce exposure risks |
| Puncture Resistance | Improves safety and durability |
| Latex-Free Options | Eliminates latex allergy concerns |
| Enhanced Grip | Improves handling precision |
| Comfortable Fit | Supports extended wear |
| Extended Cuff Protection | Increases coverage |
| USP 800 Compatible Options | Supports hazardous drug handling |
| Cleanroom-Compatible Materials | Supports contamination control |
FAQ
What are lab gloves used for?
Lab gloves protect personnel from chemicals, biological materials, and contaminants while helping maintain product and sample integrity.
Are nitrile gloves best for laboratory use?
Nitrile gloves are the most common laboratory glove because they offer excellent chemical resistance, durability, and latex-free protection.
What is the difference between lab gloves and exam gloves?
Lab gloves are often selected for chemical handling, research, and controlled environments, while exam gloves are primarily designed for patient care and medical examinations.
Are laboratory gloves used for USP 800 compliance?
Yes. Chemotherapy-rated nitrile gloves are commonly used in USP 800 hazardous drug handling applications.
What industries use lab gloves?
Research laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology companies, healthcare facilities, universities, and compounding pharmacies all use laboratory gloves.
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* PureZero Marin Nitrile Lab Glove
Halyard PureZero Marin purple nitrile gloves are our most popular non-sterile lab glove. These gloves are not for use in ISO5 Class 100 clean rooms since they come boxed, however they are chemo-rated and suitable for use in less strict ISO7-8 clean rooms. Many customers use these purple nitrile gloves as their non-sterile chemo gloves. They come in both 9 inch and 12 inch lengths. There are 500 gloves per case on the 12″ and 1000 gloves per case on the 9″. These are our most poplar non-sterile nitrile chemo-rated lab glove.
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- Non-Sterile
- Same glove as Kimberly Clark purple nitrile
- Economical
- Powder-free
- Sizes small through XL
- Choose 9.5″ or 12″ length
- ASTM D6978-05 chemo tested
- USP 800 compliant
CTI FFNT Nitrile Laboratory Glove
CTI FFNT nitrile lab gloves are suitable for less strict controlled environments where boxed gloves are acceptable. These gloves are 9″ long, textured, powder-free and come in a dispenser box. Choose from sizes small through 2X-large. There are 1000 gloves per case, 10 boxes of 100. There are no latex-proteins in this glove and they also offer anti-static protection. FDA-registered for 510k as well as cleared for food handling 21CFR 177.2600 compliant. See all our nitrile cleanroom gloves or the full line of CTI International gloves catalog.
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- Sizes from SM-XXL
- 1000pcs per case, 10 boxes of 100
- Class 1000+ ISO6-8
- Textured
- 9″ length
- Non-Sterile
- Anti-static
- White color
CTI NIT Nitrile Cleanroom Glove
CTI NIT nitrile cleanroom gloves are unique because they are 9″ long and ISO5 Class 100 rated. These gloves are anti-static, fully textured, powder-free and come cleanroom-bagged. Choose from sizes small through 2X-large. There are 1000 gloves per case, 10 bags of 100. There are no latex-proteins in this glove and they have a very soft feel. They feature a tapered beaded cuff and very economical when compared to other similar gloves. See our other nitrile cleanroom gloves or the full line in our CTI International gloves catalog.
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- Sizes from SM-XXL
- 1000pcs per case, 10 bags of 100
- Class 100 ISO5
- Textured
- 9″ length
- Non-Sterile
- Anti-static
- White color
HandPro Fortis 500 Extended Cuff Nitrile Lab Glove
HandPRO Fortis 500 Extended Cuff Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Gloves are created from the latest patented accelerator-free Low Derma nitrile. The nitrile lab gloves are chemotherapy-rated, and fentanyl-rated making them great for hazardous drug handling. The extended 10.5″ cuff also protects more of your forearm. Fortis 500 lab gloves are thicker than typical exam gloves for increased puncture and abrasion resistance, and features an extended cuff for extra wrist and forearm protection in demanding, high-risk environments. These nitrile lab gloves contain no dithiocarbamates,thiurams or mercaptobenzothiazoles (MBT), or thiurams and are manufactured with no sulfur added.
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- Sizes from XS-XXL
- 100 gloves per box, 10 boxes per case
- ASTM D6978-05 chemotherapy rated
- Fentanyl & Xylazine tested
- Double-donnable, USP 800 compliant
- NFPA1999 Compliant for high risk environments
- Accelerator free & powder-free
- 10.5″ extended cuff length
- Non-Sterile
- Anti-static, finger-textured
- Matte black color
HandPro Freestyle 1100 Purple Nitrile Lab Glove
HandPRO FreeStyle1100™ Nitrile Lab Exam Gloves are accelerator free, ensuring low dermatitis potential, and are highly flexible and conform to the hand. They offer superior flexibility and freedom of hand movement. These lab gloves are chemotherapy-rated and USP 800 compliant. They are latex-free, powder-free glove, and have the fewest chemicals in their composition to avoid Type I latex and Type IV chemical allergic reactions. This unique nitrile formulation sheds liquids better for a more secure grip – even in wet environments. These nitrile lab gloves are made with patented Low Derma™ accelerator-free nitrile, and contain no dithiocarbamates,thiurams or mercaptobenzothiazoles (MBT), and are sulfur & thiuram-free.
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- Sizes from XXS-XXL
- 100 gloves per box, 10 boxes per case
- ASTM D6978-05 chemotherapy rated
- Fentanyl & Xylazine tested
- Double-donnable
- 510k rated
- Accelerator free, powder-free
- 9.5″ extended cuff length
- Non-Sterile
- Anti-static, finger-textured
- Violet blue color