density thickness -Reply

[FRAMEP@ORAU.GOV]

>The question du jour: What is the density thickness, mg/cm^2,
>of either surgical gloves, or the similar ones that are used in
>labs and such.

Rick:

The question du jour, doesn't appear to be particularly appealing, so I'll
take a stab at it.

Perhaps the easiest thing to do would be to find a pair (half a pair will do)
of the gloves of interest and measure it yourself. I.e. cut out a specific
area, weigh the thing and divide the weight by the area cut out (taking
into account any stretching of the glove when it is worn). 

Take the glove off when you are doing the cutting, you don't want a
bloody glove on your hands to deal with.

Paul Frame
Professional Training Programs
ORISE
framep@orau.gov