ASTM_D_5250_-_06_2015.pdf

Designation:D525006(Reapproved 2015)Standard Specification forPoly(vinyl chloride)Gloves for Medical Application1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5250;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers certain requirements for poly-(vinyl chloride)gloves used in conducting medical examina-tions and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.It also coverspoly(vinyl chloride)gloves used in handling contaminatedmedical material.1.2 This specification provides for poly(vinyl chloride)gloves that fit either hand,paired gloves,and gloves by size.Italso provides for packaged sterile or nonsterile or bulk non-sterile poly(vinyl chloride)gloves.1.3 This specification does not cover two-dimensional heatsealed poly(vinyl chloride)gloves.1.4 This specification is similar to that of SpecificationD3578 for rubber examination gloves.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplas-tic ElastomersTensionD573 Test Method for RubberDeterioration in an AirOvenD3578 Specification for Rubber Examination GlovesD3767 Practice for RubberMeasurement of DimensionsD5151 Test Method for Detection of Holes in MedicalGlovesD6124 Test Method for Residual Powder on Medical Gloves2.2 Other Document:ISO 2859 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection byAttributes3U.S.Pharmacopeia43.Materials3.1 Any poly(vinyl chloride)polymer compound may beused that permits the glove to meet the requirements of thisstandard.3.2 A lubricant that meets the current requirements of theU.S.Pharmacopeia for absorbable dusting powder may beapplied to the glove.Other lubricants may be used if theirsafety and efficacy have been previously established.3.3 The inside and outside surface of the poly(vinyl chlo-ride)examination gloves shall be free of talc.4.Significance and Use4.1 The specification is intended as a referee procedure forevaluating the performance and safety of poly(vinyl chloride)examination gloves.The safe and proper use of poly(vinylchloride)examination gloves is beyond the scope of thisstandard.5.Sampling5.1 For referee purposes,gloves shall be sampled fromfinished product,after sterilization,and inspected in accor-dance with ISO 2859.The inspection levels and acceptablequality levels(AQL)shall conform to those specified in Table1,or as agreed upon between the purchaser and seller,if thelatter is more comprehensive.6.Performance Requirements6.1 Gloves,sampled in accordance with Section 5,shallmeet the following referee performance requirements:6.1.1 Comply with requirements for sterility when tested inaccordance with 7.2.6.1.2 Be free from holes when tested in accordance with 7.3.6.1.3 Have consistent physical dimensions in accordancewith 7.4.6.1.4 Have acceptable physical property characteristics inaccordance with 7.5.6.1.5 Have a powder residue limit of 2.0 mg in accordancewith 7.6.6.1.6 Have a recommended maximum powder limit of 10mg/dm2in accordance with 7.7.7.Referee Test Methods7.1 The following tests shall be conducted to ensure therequirements of Section 6,as prescribed in Table 1.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of D11 on Rubber and is the directresponsibility of D11.40 on Consumer Rubber Products.Current edition approved Nov.1,2015.Published December 2015.Originallyapproved in 1992.Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D5250 06(2011).DOI:10.1520/D5250-06R15.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Institute,25 W.43rd St.,4thFloor,New York,NY 10036.4U.S.Pharmacopeia,latest edition,Mack Publishing Co.,Easton,PA,19175.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 7.2 Sterility TestTesting for sterility shall be conducted inaccordance with the latest edition of The U.S.Pharmacopeia.7.3 Freedom from HolesTesting for freedom from holesshall be conducted in accordance with Test Method D5151.7.4 Physical Dimensions Test:7.4.1 The gloves shall comply with the dimension require-ments prescribed in Table 2.7.4.2 The length shall be expressed in millimetres as mea-sured from the tip of the second finger to the outside edge ofthe cuff.7.4.3 The width of the palm shall be expressed in millime-tres as measured at a level between the base of the index fingerand the base of the thumb.Values of width per size other thanlisted shall meet the stated tolerance specified in Table 2.7.4.4 The minimum thickness shall be expressed in milli-metres as specified in Table 2 when using a dial micrometerdescribed in Tes