1、Designation: D 6977 041Standard Specification forPolychloroprene Examination Gloves for MedicalApplication1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6977; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last
2、 revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1NOTEEditorially corrected 7.5.1 in December 2008.1. Scope1.1 This specification provides certain requirements forpolychloroprene rubb
3、er gloves used in conducting medicalexaminations 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 polychlo
4、roprene rubber examination gloves.1.3 This specification is similar to that of D 3578 StandardSpecification for Rubber Examination Gloves, and D 6319Standard Specification for Nitrile Examination Gloves forMedical Applications.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 412 Test Methods for Vulcani
5、zed Rubber and Thermo-plastic Rubbers and Thermoplastic ElastomersTensionD 573 Test Method for Rubber-Deterioration in anAir OvenD 3578 Specification for Rubber Examination GlovesD 3767 Practice for Rubber-Measurement of DimensionsD 5151 Test Method for Detection of Holes in MedicalGlovesD 6124 Test
6、 Method for Residual Powder on MedicalD 6319 Specification for Nitrile Examination Gloves forMedical Application GlovesD 6355 Test Method for Human Repeat Insult Patch Testingof Medical Gloves2.2 ISO Standard:ISO 2859 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspectionby Attributes32.3 Other Document:U.S.
7、 Pharmacopeia43. Significance and Use3.1 This specification is intended as 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 examinatio
8、n gloves is beyond the scope of this speci-fication.4. Material4.1 Any polychloroprene 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 pow
9、der may beapplied to the glove. Other lubricants may be used if theirsafety 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
10、 6, shallmeet the following referee performance requirements:5.1.1 Products 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 accordan
11、cewith 7.4,5.1.4 Have acceptable physical property characteristics inaccordance with 7.5,5.1.5 Have a powder residue limit in accordance with 7.6,and5.1.6 Have a recommended maximum powder limit inaccordance with 7.7.1This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D11 on Rubberand is
12、the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D11.40 on Consumer RubberProducts.Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2004. Published February 2004.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume
13、 information, refer to the standards 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 19175.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr H
14、arbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.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 acceptable quality levels (AQL) sh
15、all 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 1.7.2 Sterility TestTesting for steril
16、ity 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 D 5151.7.4 Physical Dimensions Test:7.4.1 The gloves shall comply with the dimension require-ments prescribed in
17、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 fingerand the base of the thumb. Values
18、 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 MethodsD 412 and Practice D 3767, and in th
19、e locations indicated inFig. 1. For referee tests, cutting the glove is necessary to obtainsingle-thickness measurements. (See Practice D 3767 for moreinformation.)7.5 Physical Requirements Test:7.5.1 Before and after accelerated aging, the gloves shallconform to the physical requirements specified
20、in Table 3.Tests shall be conducted in accordance with Test MethodsD 412. Die C is recommended.7.5.2 Accelerated AgingThe gloves shall be aged inaccordance with Test Method D 573. Test the gloves by eitherone of the following methods:7.5.2.1 After being subjected to a temperature of 70 6 2Cfor 166 6
21、 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 elongationshall not be less than
22、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 D 6124.7.7 Powdered Gloves:7.7.1 The amount of powder shall not exceed the recom-mended average powder mass limit in A1.2 when tested ina
23、ccordance with Test Method D 6124 for powdered gloves.7.7.2 Determine the square decimeters for the glove size asin section 8.7.3 of Specification D 3578.8. Acceptance8.1 Gloves will be considered to meet the referee perfor-mance requirements when test results conform to the require-ments prescribed
24、 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, normally, shall be enclosedin an i
25、nner 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 the product.9.1.4 The outer
26、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 both.9.1.6 The method of cl
27、osure 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 strength to maintain the qua
28、lity 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 cases, or both.9.2.2 None of th
29、e 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.9.3 Package Marking:9.3.1 Sterile packages shall bear marki
30、ngs 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 forthe contents to include the glove size and manufacturing lotnumber.TABLE 1 Performance RequirementsCharacteristic Rel
31、ated 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 recommendedmaximum limitN=2 N/AA
32、See U.S. Pharmacopeia.D697704129.3.3 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 labeling regulations.10. Keywords
33、10.1 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 6 6Width by X-Small Small Unisize Medium Large X-large XX-large 6 1070 80 85 95 110 120 130Length 220 220
34、 230 230 230 230 230 minimumThickness, mm:Finger, 0.05 minPalm, 0.05 minCuff, 0.05 minNOTESizing that falls within the tolerance overlaps between two sizes may be labeled as a size range including both sizes; for example, small/mediumand medium/large.FIG. 1 Location of Thickness and Length Measureme
35、ntsTABLE 3 Physical RequirementsBefore Aging After Accelerated AgingTensile Strength Ultimate Elongation Tensile Strength Ultimate Elongation14 MPa min 500 % min 14 MPa min 400 %minD69770413ANNEX(Mandatory Information)A1.A1.1 Powder Residue Limit for Powder-free GlovesA1.1.1 Average Powder Mass Limi
36、tThe 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 patent rights asserted in connection
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