Now available in Canada, Polaris™ is the latest innovation in
nitrile exam gloves from the Kimtech™ portfolio with superior
barrier protection, strength and comfort.
ROSWELL,
Ga., June 26, 2024 /CNW/ -- Kimberly-Clark
Professional™ announced today the new Kimtech™ Polaris™
Nitrile Exam Gloves for use in laboratory settings that afford
users the highest level of protection, durability and comfort from
any glove within the Kimtech portfolio are now available for
purchase in Canada.
Featuring a new dark magenta color unique to Kimtech and a
proprietary high-quality nitrile formulation, Kimtech Polaris has
one of the lowest acceptable quality levels (AQL) for pinholes at
0.65, when compared to leading competitors. The average tensile
strength is 31 megapascal (MPa) after aging, more than double the
strength of the industry standard. The gloves have also been tested
against some of the harshest chemicals used in labs and industrial
work environments,1 meeting and exceeding the industry
standards for exam gloves.
"Kimtech Polaris Nitrile Exam Gloves were created with the
end-user in mind and represent a new chapter in innovation for
Kimtech," said Anuj Sinha, General
Manager, Global Scientific. "Our goal was to elevate the glove –
making it more durable than our other gloves without sacrificing
comfort."
Certified by U.S. Ergonomics, Kimtech Polaris provides
measurable ergonomic benefits to the user by improving comfort and
fit and minimizing the risk factors that may cause injuries. The
gloves are specifically designed to protect professionals in
laboratory settings, and they are also suitable for industrial work
environments, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical device
manufacturing and biotechnology.
"These exam gloves are typically worn for long periods, so
comfort was top of mind when designing Polaris," said Sinha.
"Beyond the fit of the glove, we gave it breathability and thermal
comfort resulting in a glove 80% of daily glove users found
favorable versus their current glove, according to a recent
study.2"
In addition to delivering greater comfort and superior barrier
protection, Kimtech Polaris will also help in advancing customers'
sustainability goals, as it is recyclable through The RightCycle™
Program. Through The RightCycle Program, eligible non-hazardous PPE
waste, such as Kimtech Polaris, are collected at the end user's
facility and taken to a recycling partner where they are turned
into plastic pellets used to make durable consumer goods.
Kimtech Polaris does not contain silicone,3 are food
contact safe4 and meet United States Pharmacopeial
Convention (USP) <800> guidelines.5
Kimtech Polaris Nitrile Exam Gloves have received approval from
Health Canada and will be available for purchase in Canada from scientific and industrial
distributors beginning June 26,
2024.
For more information, including how to purchase, please visit
www.kimtech.com.
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1 Tested against more than 50 common
chemicals, Chemotherapy Drugs, Opioid Fentanyl Citrate, Simulated
Gastric Acid and Fentanyl in Simulated Gastric Acid: Per ASTM D
6978-05.
2 Based on 2023 US
Ergonomics competitive field test
results.
3 Does not contain
silicone according to results obtained using test method SAE AMS
3819C.
4 Meets FDA food contact
requirements set forth in 21 CFR 177.2600 and Canada food handling requirements as per the
Canada Food and Drugs Act and
Regulations.
5 Reference General
Chapter USP <800> Section 7.1 Gloves when used for
non-sterile compounding applications.
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