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What is “powder free”? Characterisation of powder aerosol produced during simulated use of powdered and powder free latex gloves: Table 1

Year: 2001

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To characterise the distribution of particle size and mass of glove powder aerosol released from powdered and powder free non-sterile latex gloves under controlled conditions. METHODS: Gravimetric sampling and aerodynamic particle size analysis were performed during simulated use of gloves on a prosthetic hand in a chamber designed to minimise background particle concentrations. RESULTS: Aerosol was detectable for both powdered and powder free gloves under both aggressive and non-aggressive handling conditions. Most of the particles detected had aerodynamic diameter less than 10 microm. CONCLUSION: Powder free gloves were not entirely free of powder aerosol. Particles from both powdered and powder free gloves are sufficiently fine to penetrate into the thoracic region of the respiratory tract.

Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine

DOI: 10.1136/oem.58.7.479

Authors: M L Phillips, C C Meagher, D L Johnson

Institutions: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, University of Oklahoma

Language: English

Topic: Occupational exposure and asthma

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2118326441