1、Designation: D 3577 091Standard Specification forRubber Surgical Gloves1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3577; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses
2、indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.1NOTEFootnote 1 and 8.5.1 were editorially corrected in February 2009.1. Scope1.1 This s
3、pecification covers certain requirements for pack-aged sterile rubber surgical gloves used in conducting surgicalprocedures.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard. No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains onl
4、y to thetest method portion, Section 8, of this specification: Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability
5、 of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermo-plastic ElastomersTensionD 573 Test Method for RubberDeterioration in an AirOvenD 3767 Practice for RubberMeasurement of DimensionsD 5151 Test Method for Detection
6、of Holes in MedicalGlovesD 5712 Test Method for Analysis of Aqueous ExtractableProtein in Natural Rubber and Its Products Using theModified Lowry MethodD 6124 Test Method for Residual Powder on MedicalGlovesD 6499 Test Method for The Immunological Measurementof Antigenic Protein in Natural Rubber an
7、d its Products2.2 Other Documents:ISO 2859 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspectionby Attributes3U.S. Pharmacopeia43. Classification3.1 Type 1Gloves compounded primarily from naturalrubber latex.3.2 Type 2Gloves compounded from a rubber cement orfrom synthetic rubber latex.4. Materials and Manu
8、facture4.1 Any rubber polymer compound that permits the glove tomeet the requirements of this specification.4.2 A lubricant that meets the current requirements of theU.S. Pharmacopeia for Absorbable Dusting Powder may beapplied to the glove. Other lubricants may be used if theirsafety and efficacy h
9、ave been previously established.4.3 The inside and outside surface of the rubber surgicalgloves shall be free of talc.5. Significance and Use5.1 The specification is intended as a reference to theperformance and safety of rubber surgical gloves. The safe andproper use of rubber surgical gloves is be
10、yond the scope of thisspecification.6. Sampling6.1 For referee purposes, gloves shall be sampled andinspected in accordance with ISO 2859. The inspection levelsand acceptable quality levels (AQL) shall conform to thosespecified in Table 1, or as agreed between the purchaser and theseller, if the lat
11、ter is more comprehensive.7. Performance Requirements7.1 Gloves, sampled in accordance with Section 6, shallmeet the following referee performance requirements:7.1.1 Comply with requirements for sterility when tested inaccordance with 8.2.1This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committe
12、e D11 on Rubberand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D11.40 on Consumer RubberProducts.Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2009. Published February 2009. Originallyapproved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D 3577 061.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, w
13、ww.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd St., 4thFloor, New York, NY 10036.4U.S. Pharmacope
14、ia, latest edition, Mack Publishing Co., Easton, PA 19175.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.7.1.2 Be free from holes when tested in accordance with 8.3.7.1.3 Have consistent physical dimensions in accordancewith 8.4.7.1
15、.4 Have acceptable physical property characteristics inaccordance with 8.5.7.1.5 Have a powder residue limit of 2.0 mg in accordancewith 8.6.7.1.6 Have a recommended aqueous soluble protein contentlimit of 200 g/dm2in accordance with 8.7 and Annex A1 orhave a recommended antigenic protein content li
16、mit of 10g/dm2in accordance with 8.9 and Annex A2.7.1.7 Have a recommended maximum powder limit of 15mg/dm2in accordance with 8.8.8. Referee Test Methods8.1 The following tests shall be conducted to assure therequirements of Section 7 as prescribed in Table 1:8.2 Sterility Test Testing for sterility
17、 shall be conducted inaccordance with the latest edition of the U.S. Pharmacopeia.8.3 Freedom from HolesTesting for freedom from holesshall be conducted in accordance with Test Method D 5151.8.4 Physical Dimensions Test:8.4.1 The gloves shall comply with the dimension require-ments specified in Tabl
18、e 2.8.4.2 The length shall be expressed in millimetres as mea-sured from the tip of the second finger to the outside edge ofthe cuff.8.4.3 The width of the palm shall be expressed in millime-tres as measured at a level between the base of the index fingerand the base of the thumb. Values of width pe
19、r size other thanlisted shall meet the stated tolerance specified in Table 2.8.4.4 The minimum thickness shall be expressed in milli-metres as specified in Table 2 when using a dial micrometerdescribed in Practice D 3767 and in the locations indicated onFig. 1. For referee tests, cutting the glove i
20、s necessary to obtainsingle-thickness measurements.8.4.5 Precision and BiasThe precision and bias of mea-suring glove dimensions are as specified in Practice D 3767.8.5 Physical Requirements Test:8.5.1 Before and after accelerated aging, the gloves shallconform to the physical requirements specified
21、 in Table 3.Tests shall be conducted in accordance with Test MethodsD 412. Die C is recommended.8.5.2 Accelerated aging tests shall be conducted in accor-dance with Test Method D 573. Test the gloves by either one ofthe following methods:8.5.2.1 After being subjected to a temperature of 70 6 2Cfor 1
22、66 6 2 h, the tensile strength and ultimate elongation shallnot be less than the values specified in Table 3. This methodshall be the condition for referee tests.8.5.2.2 After being subjected to a temperature of 100 6 2Cfor 22 6 0.3 h, the tensile strength and ultimate elongationshall not be less th
23、an the values specified in Table 3.8.5.3 Precision and BiasThe precision and bias of deter-mining tensile strength and ultimate elongation of gloves are asspecified in Test Methods D 412.8.6 Powder Free Gloves:8.6.1 Determine the powder residue using Test MethodD 6124.8.7 Aqueous Extractable Protein
24、 Content:8.7.1 Determine the aqueous extractable protein (g/mL)using Test Method D 5712 for each glove sample tested.8.7.2 Determine the total g of aqueous extractable proteinin each glove sample by multiplying the result from 8.7.1 bythe total volume of extractant used for that specific glovesample
25、. If the glove sample is less than a whole glove, thenadjust the protein results to reflect the amount of protein in thewhole glove.8.7.3 Determine the square decimetres for the glove size.Multiply the minimum length and nominal width found inTable 2 and convert to dm2using (dm2/mm2) (mm2/10 000).Fo
26、ur (4) is the factor for all inside and outside surface areas.8.7.4 Determine the aqueous extractable protein content of aglove sample by dividing the result from 8.7.2 (total g ofprotein) by 8.7.3 (total surface area of glove).TABLE 1 Performance RequirementsCharacteristic Related DefectsInspection
27、LevelAQLSterility fails sterilityAN/AFreedom from holes holes I 1.5Physical dimensions length, width, andthicknessS-2 4.0Physical properties before aging, after accel-erated agingS-2 4.0Powder Free Residue Exceeds Maximum Limit N=5 N/AProtein Content Exceeds RecommendedMaximum LimitN=3 N/APowder Amo
28、unt Exceeds RecommendedMaximum LimitN=2 N/AAntigenic ProteinContentExceeds RecommendedMaximum LimitN=1 N/AASee U.S. Pharmacopeia.TABLE 2 Dimensions and TolerancesDesignationSizeTolerance512 6612 7712 8812 9Length, mm 245 265 265 265 265 265 265 265 minWidth, mm 70 76 83 89 95 102 108 114 66Thickness
29、, mm:Finger 0.10 minPalm 0.10 minCuff 0.10 minD357709128.7.5 If the sample is more than one (1) glove, use theaverage g/dm2of protein for the number of gloves tested inthe sample.8.8 Powdered Gloves:8.8.1 Determine the recommended maximum powder limitusing Test Method D 6124 for powdered gloves.8.8.
30、2 Determine the square decimeters for the glove size asin 8.7.3.8.9 Antigenic Protein Content:8.9.1 Determine the extractable antigenic protein (g/mL)using Test Method D 6499 for each glove sample tested.8.9.2 Determine the total microgram of extractable anti-genic protein in each glove sample by mu
31、ltiplying the resultfrom 8.9.1 by the total volume of extractant used for thatspecific glove sample.8.9.3 Determine the square decimeter for the glove size as in8.7.3.8.9.4 Determine the extractable antigenic protein content ofa glove sample by dividing the result from 8.9.2 (totalmicrogram of antig
32、enic protein) by 8.9.3 (total surface area ofglove).9. Acceptance9.1 Gloves will be considered to meet the referee perfor-mance requirements when test results conform to the require-ments prescribed in Table 1.9.2 Retests or reinspections are permissible under the pro-visions of the U.S. Pharmacopei
33、a and ISO 2859.10. Packaging and Package Marking10.1 PackagingPackaging shall be provided to maintainsterility after sterilization during shipping and storage andpermit opening without contamination of the gloves.10.2 Marking:FIG. 1 Location of Thickness MeasurementsTABLE 3 Physical RequirementsType
34、Before Aging After Accelerated AgingTensileStrengthUltimateElongationStress at 500 %ElongationTensileStrengthUltimateElongationI 24 MPa, min 750 % min 5.5 MPa, max 18 MPa, min 560 % minII 17 MPa, min 650 % min 7.0 MPa, max 12 MPa, min 490 % minD3577091310.2.1 Gloves shall have an appropriate marking
35、 or becolor-coded to designate size.10.2.2 Inner wrappers or wallets, if used, shall bear a sizemarking to be located on the outside of the wallet or wrapper.10.2.3 Packages shall bear markings for the contents toinclude the glove size, instructions for opening, the legend“sterile,” and a manufactur
36、ing lot number.10.2.4 The outermost case shall be labeled on one or moreend panels with the glove size, the legend “sterile,” and amanufacturing lot number.10.2.5 All levels of packaging shall conform to all appro-priate government labeling regulations.11. Keywords11.1 gloves; rubber; surgicalANNEXE
37、S(Mandatory Information)A1. PROTEIN CONTENTA1.1 The current assay precision is large enough that onlya recommended limit can be considered.A1.2 Consideration should be given to the relative repeat-ability and reproducibility when reporting test method results.A1.3 Reasonable allowance should be give
38、n for test resultsin excess of the recommended limit until greater precision ofthe method can be attained.A2. ANTIGENIC PROTEIN CONTENTA2.1 The current assay precision is large enough that onlya recommended limit can be considered.A2.2 Consideration should be given to the relative repeat-ability and
39、 reproducibility when reporting test method results.A2.3 A pooled sample from three individual NR specimensor products as extracted in Test Method D 5712 is permitted foruse as the extraction sample.ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connect
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