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Disposable Gloves Should Be Used With These Common Chemicals

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Disposable Gloves Should Be Used With These Common Chemicals

Have you ever wondered about the safety of certain common, household chemicals? When is it important or appropriate to use disposable gloves? We’ve done some of the homework for you and gathered up a list of common chemicals that you should use disposable gloves with.   One thing to keep in mind in regards to all common chemicals and disposable gloves, is that disposable gloves are only suited for brief contact with such chemicals. Disposable gloves are not designed to withstand prolonged exposure to chemicals, because they are thin gloves and will degrade after a period of time exposed to...

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What You Should Know About Chemical Resistance and Disposable Gloves

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What You Should Know About Chemical Resistance and Disposable Gloves

Many jobs require workers to handle a variety of different chemicals, yet these tasks don’t warrant the use of hefty multi-use work gloves. When using disposable gloves in your work place, it is important to be aware of the chemical resistance these type of gloves do, or don’t have. It is easy to generalize your knowledge about disposable gloves, and by making assumptions and generalizations, employees can begin to hold false facts, or myths about the reality of the chemical resistance their disposable gloves have. One of those myths is the assumption that all disposable latex gloves are chemical resistant. Another is...

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Why Disposable Gloves Have Become So Essential

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Why Disposable Gloves Have Become So Essential

Disposable gloves are becoming more and more prevalent in nearly all industries. While they don’t necessarily offer a high level of cut or puncture resistance, they have become invaluable to workers who need a quick and easy layer of protection. We are seeing disposable gloves being used in medical applications, salons, food service, and more. There are a handful of key reasons why disposable gloves have become a standard across the board.   Since disposable gloves are relatively inexpensive and easy to put on and change, it is super easy to use them to prevent any sort of cross-contamination in...

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With Summer in Full Swing, So is Hair Coloring

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With Summer in Full Swing, So is Hair Coloring

Summer time is here, which brings fresh inspiration for ladies across the country to bring a little variety to their hairstyles. 2017 boasts many bold hair color trends like blorange, bronde, rose, millennial pink, and sun buns. Many of these trends feature light and airy blonde hues, different shades of pink, and even contrast between darker roots and lighter on the bottom. Nowadays, if you can dream it, your hair stylist can do it. These color trends are getting more bold and exciting, which means if you’re a hair stylist, your chair will probably be full all season. In order to...

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