We run into this issue regularly with very small micro tubes at -80 being a large part of our business. I've found that the fabric gloves with the dipped palm and fingers give employees a medium of dexterity and insulation. Not a perfect solution but better than thin nitrile or bulky cryogenic gloves. A glove that insulates well and retains dexterity is a market niche that cries to filled.
Tim
Timothy M. Hauser, CHMM
Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety
Promega Corporation
2800 Woods Hollow Road, Madison WI 53711 USA
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] Gloves for -80 freezer work?
A lab tech here asks this question:
I am looking for recommendations for gloves to use while organizing -80 freezers. I do have cryogenic gloves, but I am looking for something that allows for better dexterity.
I wonder if anyone has dealt with this issue?
Thanks for any help with this.
- Ralph
Ralph Stuart, CIH
Chemical Hygiene Officer
Cornell University
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