For the safe handling of cytostatic agents, Ansell recommends the nitrile NitraTouch®, neoprene DermaShield®, latex Gammex® PF XP™, nitrile Nitra-Tex® and Nitra-Tex® EP . Why these, you may ask? Well, the decision is a well-founded one, based on extensive ACPP tests under the constraints that gloves commonly endure such as rubbing, tension or high cytostatic levels. The Natural Rubber Latex Gammex® PF XP™ is a new addition to the range, based on extensive ACPP research and specifically designed for protection during the preparation and reconstitution of cytostatics.

1 000 to 100 000 times below EN 374 detection limit

That the nitrile, neoprene and new latex gloves ensure exceptionally high barrier protection levels, is shown in the table you’ll find in the new ACPP brochure. For the majority of the 17 cytostatics, the permeation level found for all of these gloves is 1 000 to 100 000 times below the detection limit defined in the EN 374 standard. Even after 60 minutes exposure to Carmustine, generally known as one of the most toxic cytostatics, the gloves protect at least 10x better than the permissible limit. Equally positive were the results with Mitomycin C and Oxaliplatin, two drugs often used in HIPEC treatment, which were tested not only at body temperature but also at 43°C.

Want to read the updated ACPP brochure? It’s available on our website (under the tab ‘info – downloadables’).