New Glove Offers Benefits of Aloe Vera
The Latex Glove is also Powder-free
FRANKLIN, WI-Dash(R) Medical Gloves has introduced an aloePRO(TM) powder-free latex glove to its disposable exam glove line. Available in five sizes, aloePRO(TM) gloves feature an internal coating of aloe vera that protects the skin and eases the process of donning and removing the glove. According to the manufacturer, these gloves will address users' concerns regarding skin sensitivities and latex protein allergies. AloePRO(TM) gloves contain 50 micrograms or less of water extractable protein per gram, the lowest claim allowable by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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