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Are Nitrile Gloves Static Dissipative?

Robert Thorne • • 6 min read
Are Nitrile Gloves Static Dissipative?

Cleanroom Nitrile Gloves Preferred
Gloves made from natural rubber latex are inherently static insulative, holding on to a charge and releasing it in an uncontrolled manner, leading to damage. The surface resistance of nitrile gloves, however, is normally on the border of insulative and static dissipative.

Do nitrile gloves protect against static?

Nitrile gloves are durable, inherently anti-static, and extremely puncture-resistant. As they are made from synthetic latex, they can be used by all workers regardless of latex allergies. However, nitrile gloves tend to be more expensive than vinyl or latex.

What are static dissipative gloves?

Anti-static gloves are also referred to as Electro-static Dissipative (ESD) gloves, and are ideal for use in electronics cleanrooms, and statically charged environments. These gloves are used while handling electronic applications because static charges can destroy sensitive electronics parts.

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Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.