{"product_id":"powdered-latex-examination-gloves-100s","title":"Powdered Latex Examination Gloves 100's","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePowdered latex examination gloves\u003c\/b\u003e are disposable, natural rubber latex gloves dusted inside with cornstarch powder to absorb sweat and make them easier to put on and take off. While widely sold in Kenya for general clinical, laboratory, cleaning, and food-handling tasks, they carry major health and regulatory caveats compared to powder-free alternatives.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Health \u0026amp; Safety Considerations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlthough powdered gloves are inexpensive and quick to put on, global health bodies and regulators have restricted or banned them in clinical settings due to specific safety risks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAirborne Latex Allergies.\u003c\/b\u003e Cornstarch powder binds to natural rubber latex proteins. When gloves are snapped on or removed, the powder becomes airborne and can trigger respiratory inflammation or severe allergic reactions in both staff and patients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWound \u0026amp; Tissue Contamination.\u003c\/b\u003e If powder enters open wounds or body cavities during procedures, it can slow healing, cause tissue inflammation (granulomas), and increase infection risks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSafer Alternatives.\u003c\/b\u003e For direct patient care, wound dressing, or sensitive environments, \u003cb\u003epowder-free latex\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003epowder-free nitrile gloves\u003c\/b\u003e (which use polymer or chlorinated inner coatings for easy donning) provide safer barrier protection without aerosolizing allergens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":67835428798764,"sku":null,"price":1080.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":67835428831532,"sku":null,"price":1080.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/powdered-gloves-m.jpg?v=1794394006","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.africa\/products\/powdered-latex-examination-gloves-100s","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}