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There are important factors to choosing medical gloves. They include natural latex, butyl, neoprene, nitrile, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), viton, and barrier. More important factors include thickness, length, temperature resistance, and abrasion resistance. Here are the specialties of each type of medical gloves. Natural Latex - A natural rubber latex that offers excellent resistance. Butyl - A synthetic rubber material that offers high permeability. Neoprene - A synthetic rubber material that offers excellent tensile strength. Nitrile - A synthetic rubber material that offers good chemical resistance. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) - A synthetic polymer that offers excellent resistance to acids, fats, and hydrocarbons. Polyvinyl Alcohol - Offers good chemical resistance to aromatic solvents. Viton - Offers excellent flexibility. Barrier - Is very light in weight.

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