1、Designation: D6977 04 (Reapproved 2016)Standard Specification forPolychloroprene Examination Gloves for MedicalApplication1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6977; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, t
2、he year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification provides certain requirements forpolychloroprene rubber gloves used in conducting medica
3、lexaminations and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.1.2 This specification covers polychloroprene rubber exami-nation gloves that fit either hand, paired gloves, and gloves bysize. It also provides for packaged sterile or non-sterile or bulknon-sterile polychloroprene rubber examination gloves.1
4、.3 This specification is similar to that of D3578 StandardSpecification for Rubber Examination Gloves, and D6319Standard Specification for Nitrile Examination Gloves forMedical Applications.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplas-tic Elastome
5、rsTensionD573 Test Method for RubberDeterioration in an AirOvenD3578 Specification for Rubber Examination GlovesD3767 Practice for RubberMeasurement of DimensionsD5151 Test Method for Detection of Holes in MedicalGlovesD6124 Test Method for Residual Powder on Medical GlovesD6319 Specification for Ni
6、trile Examination Gloves forMedical ApplicationD6355 Test Method for Human Repeat Insult Patch Testingof Medical Gloves2.2 ISO Standard:ISO 2859 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection byAttributes32.3 Other Document:U.S. Pharmacopeia43. Significance and Use3.1 This specification is intended a
7、s a referee procedure forevaluating the performance and safety of polychloroprenerubber examination gloves. It is not intended for testing prior toroutine lot release. The safe and proper use of polychloroprenerubber examination gloves is beyond the scope of this speci-fication.4. Material4.1 Any po
8、lychloroprene rubber compound that producesexamination gloves that meet the requirements of this specifi-cation are allowed.4.2 A lubricant that meets the current requirements of theU.S. Pharmacopoeia for absorbable dusting powder may beapplied to the glove. Other lubricants may be used if theirsafe
9、ty and efficacy have been previously established.4.3 The inside and outside surface of the polychloroprenerubber examination gloves shall be free of talc.5. Performance Requirements5.1 Gloves, sampled in accordance with Section 6, shallmeet the following referee performance requirements:5.1.1 Produc
10、ts comply with requirements for sterility whentested in accordance with 7.2 when labeled sterile,5.1.2 Shall comply with freedom from holes when tested inaccordance with 7.3,5.1.3 Have consistent physical dimensions in accordancewith 7.4,5.1.4 Have acceptable physical property characteristics inacco
11、rdance with 7.5,5.1.5 Have a powder residue limit in accordance with 7.6,and1This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D11 on Rubberand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D11.40 on Consumer RubberProducts.Current edition approved June 1, 2016. Published July 2016. Origi
12、nally approvedin 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D6977 04 (2010). DOI:10.1520/D6977-04R16.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standa
13、rds Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.4U.S. Pharmacopeia, latest edition, Mack Publishing Co., Easton, PA 19175.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Con
14、shohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States15.1.6 Have a recommended maximum powder limit inaccordance with 7.7.6. Sampling6.1 For referee purposes, gloves shall be sampled fromfinished product, after sterilization when labeled sterile, andinspected in accordance with ISO 2859. The inspection levelsand
15、acceptable quality levels (AQL) shall conform to thosespecified in Table 1, or as agreed upon between the purchaserand the seller, if the latter is more comprehensive.7. Referee Test Methods7.1 The following tests shall be conducted to ensure therequirements of Section 8, as prescribed in Table 1.7.
16、2 Sterility TestTesting for sterility shall be conducted inaccordance with the latest edition of the U.S. Pharmacopeia.7.3 Freedom from HolesTesting for freedom from holesshall be conducted in accordance with Test Method D5151.7.4 Physical Dimensions Test:7.4.1 The gloves shall comply with the dimen
17、sion require-ments prescribed in Table 2.7.4.2 The length shall be expressed in millimeters as mea-sured from the outside tip of the middle finger to the outsideedge of the cuff.7.4.3 The width of the palm shall be expressed in millime-ters as measured at a level between the base of the index finger
18、and the base of the thumb. Values of width per size other thanlisted shall meet the stated tolerance specified in Table 2.7.4.4 The minimum thickness shall be expressed in milli-meters as specified in Table 2 when using a dial or digitalmicrometer that meets requirements described in Test MethodsD41
19、2 and Practice D3767, and in the locations indicated in Fig.1. For referee tests, cutting the glove is necessary to obtainsingle-thickness measurements. (See Practice D3767 for moreinformation.)7.5 Physical Requirements Test:7.5.1 Before and after accelerated aging, the gloves shallconform to the ph
20、ysical requirements specified in Table 3.Tests shall be conducted in accordance with Test MethodsD412. Die C is recommended.7.5.2 Accelerated AgingThe gloves shall be aged in ac-cordance with Test Method D573. Test the gloves by either oneof the following methods:7.5.2.1 After being subjected to a t
21、emperature of 70 6 2Cfor 166 6 2 h, the tensile strength and ultimate elongation shallnot be less than the values specified in Table 3. This methodshall be the conditions for referee tests.7.5.2.2 After being subjected to a temperature of 100 6 2Cfor 22 6 0.3 h, the tensile strength and ultimate elo
22、ngationshall not be less than the values specified in Table 3.7.6 Powder Free GlovesThe powder residue shall notexceed the average powder mass in A1.1 when tested inaccordance with Test Method D6124.7.7 Powdered Gloves:7.7.1 The amount of powder shall not exceed the recom-mended average powder mass
23、limit in A1.2 when tested inaccordance with Test Method D6124 for powdered gloves.7.7.2 Determine the square decimeters for the glove size asin section 8.7.3 of Specification D3578.8. Acceptance8.1 Gloves will be considered to meet the referee perfor-mance requirements when test results conform to t
24、he require-ments prescribed in Table 1.8.2 Retests or reinspections are permissible under the pro-vision of the U.S. Pharmacopeia and ISO 2859.9. Package Marking9.1 Sterile Packaging:9.1.1 The unit of packaging shall normally be one glove orone pair of gloves.9.1.2 A glove or pair of gloves, normall
25、y, shall be enclosedin an inner wallet or wrapper. The wrapper shall be of sufficientsize when opened to provide a field for glove-donning pur-poses.9.1.3 The glove or pair of gloves, and accompanyingwrapper if utilized, shall be totally enclosed in an outerpackage that will allow sterilization of t
26、he product.9.1.4 The outer package shall have a method of closuresufficient to ensure the sterility of the product until opened ordamaged.9.1.5 The outer package shall have sufficient strength andintegrity to withstand normal transportation and storage withinthe intermediate or shipping cartons, or
27、both.9.1.6 The method of closure of the outer package shall besuch that prior opening will be detectable by the user.9.1.7 None of the packaging material shall contain anymaterial likely to impair the quality and use of the gloves.9.1.8 Intermediate cartons and shipping cases shall be ofsufficient s
28、trength to maintain the quality and sterility of theproduct during normal transportation and storage.9.2 Non-sterile and Bulk Packaging:9.2.1 The gloves shall be enclosed in an outer package thathas sufficient strength to withstand normal transportation andstorage within the cartons or shipping case
29、s, or both.9.2.2 None of the packaging material shall contain anymaterial likely to impair the quality and use of the gloves.9.2.3 Cartons and shipping cases shall be of sufficientstrength to maintain the quality of the product during normaltransportation and storage.TABLE 1 Performance Requirements
30、Characteristic Related DefectsInspectionLevelAQLSterility fails sterilityAN/AFreedom from holes holes G-1 2.5Dimensions width, length, thickness S-2 4.0Physical properties before aging, afteraccelerated agingS-2 4.0Powder-free Residue exceeds maximum limit N=5 N/APowder Amount exceeds recommendedmax
31、imum limitN=2 N/AASee U.S. Pharmacopeia.D6977 04 (2016)29.3 Package Marking:9.3.1 Sterile packages shall bear markings for the contentsto include the glove size, instructions for opening, the legend“sterile” and a manufacturing lot number.9.3.2 Non-sterile and bulk packages shall bear markings forth
32、e contents to include the glove size and manufacturing lotnumber.9.3.3 The outermost case shall be labeled with the glove sizeand a manufacturing lot number. Sterile product cases shallalso be marked with the legend “sterile.”9.3.4 All levels of packaging shall conform to all appropri-ate government
33、 labeling regulations.10. Keywords10.1 examination gloves; polychloroprene; rubber; syn-thetic rubber; single-useTABLE 2 Dimensions and TolerancesDesignationSize6612 7712 8812 9 Tolerance, mmWidth by size 75 83 89 95 102 108 114 6Width by X-Small Small Unisize Medium Large X-large XX-large 1070 80 8
34、5 95 110 120 130Length 220 220 230 230 230 230 230 minimumThickness, mm:Finger, 0.05 minPalm, 0.05 minCuff, 0.05 minNOTE 1Sizing that falls within the tolerance overlaps between two sizes may be labeled as a size range including both sizes; for example,small/medium and medium/large.FIG. 1 Location o
35、f Thickness and Length MeasurementsTABLE 3 Physical RequirementsBefore Aging After Accelerated AgingTensileStrengthUltimate ElongationTensileStrengthUltimate Elongation14 MPa min 500 % min 14 MPa min 400 % minD6977 04 (2016)3ANNEX(Mandatory Information)A1.A1.1 Powder Residue Limit for Powder-free Gl
36、ovesA1.1.1 Average Powder Mass LimitThe recommendedlimit is not more than 2 mg per glove.A1.2 Powder Amount Limit for Powdered GlovesA1.2.1 Average Powder Mass LimitThe recommendedlimit is not more than 10 mg per square decimeter.ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any pa
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