PREPOWDERED & POWDERFREE MEDICAL GLOVES

PREPOWDERED & POWDERFREE MEDICAL GLOVES

Technology/Process Description:

Kanam Latex Industries Pvt. Ltd. is India's leading manufacturer of Surgical and Examination gloves. It manufactures pre-powdered and powder-free surgical and examination gloves. The process for Pre-Powdered Gloves Manufacturing is as follows:

· IN-HOUSE COMPOUNDING: Carefully selected Non-Toxic Rubber Chemicals with safe levels of concentration are used for the process. The compounded latex is further clarified to remove excess chemicals if any.

· PRE-LEACH, VULCANIZING, POST LEACH: The beaded gloves are Pre-Leached in 80 ft. of treated hot water to wash off non-rubber particles and rubber chemical residues that could otherwise remain on the glove and can cause allergic contact dermatitis. The water used in the leaching tanks are treated to prevent bacterial contamination and heated to improve leaching efficiency. The system includes four Pre-Leach tanks of hot flowing water which are constantly monitored to meet required parameters.

The gloves are properly Vulcanized to ensure best physical properties and to reduce moisture content. It is Post-Leached again in 60 ft. of hot flowing water at 70-80⁰C. This washes off much of the extractable Water Soluble Latex Protein, Residual Chemicals and other non-rubber particles. Bio-Compatible Gloves are manufactured with Pre and Post Leaching process the using over 150000 litres of bacteria treated water every day. Extensive Pre-Leaching, Post-Leaching and Vulcanizing are some of the critical measures taken to offer a safer glove.

· POWDERING / STRIPPING: U.S. FDA approved Bio-Absorbable Dusting Powder USP is used to powder the gloves. The powder in the tanks are closely monitored and controlled for bacteria build up and protein content. The powder content on the glove is monitored to keep within levels as per standards of ASTM D-3577

Powdering

The Powder free Gloves are processed in a special, separate area. Powder free Gloves are made from Pre-Powdered Gloves. To reduce powder content in gloves to less than 15 mg/dm² and reduce moisture level to less than 0.75%, the gloves are Tumbled in a validated process cycle with temperature and time critically controlled.The whole process is as shown below.

Powder Free Gloves Manufacturing Process

The extractable latex protein content of these gloves is less than 50 mg/dm².

Technology/Product Specifications:

1. PRODUCT 1: LATEX SURGICAL GLOVES

Product Characteristics

· Made from natural rubber latex

· Anatomically shaped

· Textured surface for excellent instrument grip

· Prepowdered with USP Bio-absorbable cornstarch

· Beaded cuff with minimum length of 280 mm. for extra protection

Physical Dimensions
Size	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5
Cuff Length	280 mm (minimum)
Palm Width	77 ± 5 mm	83 ± 5 mm	89 ± 5 mm	95 ± 5 mm	102 ± 6mm	114 ± 6mm
Thickness (Cuff)	0.13 mm (minimum)
Thickness (Palm)	0.18 mm (minimum)
Thickness (Finger)	0.19 mm (minimum)
Physical Properties
	Before Ageing (Min)	After Ageing (Min)
Tensile Strength	24 Mpa/12N	18 Mpa/9N
Elongation at Break	750% Min.	560% Min.
Stress at 500 % Elongation (Mpa) Max	5.5	NA
Force at Break (N) Min.	12	9

2. PRODUCT 2: STERILE GYNECOLOGICAL GLOVES

Advantages

· The anatomical shape gives comfort and prevents muscle cramps during long surgical procedures

· The rough surface of glove helps in firm grip of the newborn baby and gives good grip of surgical instruments during episiotomy.

· The extra long cuff, covers the Obstetricians gown sleeves, preventing gown sleeve from getting soaked during delivery

Dimensions
	S	M	L	Tolerance
Length	500 mm	500 mm	500 mm	Minimum
Width	83 mm	95 mm	108 mm	+/-5 mm.
Thickness	0.12 mm	0.12 mm	0.12 mm	Minimum

Physical Properties
	BEFORE AGEING	AFTER AGEING
Tensile Strength	24 Mpa.	17 Mpa.
Elongation (E.B)	700% Min.	600% Min.

3 PRODUCT 3: PRE-POWDERED EXAMINATION GLOVES STERILE & NON-STERILE

Product Characteristics

· Pre Powdered with USP bio-absorbable cornstarch

· Made from Natural Rubber Latex

· Moisture content less than 0.75%

· Beaded Cuff

· Ambidextrous

Physical Properties
	Before Ageing (Min)	After Ageing (Min)
Tensile strength	21 Mpa/9N	14 Mpa/9N
Elongation at break	700%	500%

Physical Dimensions
Size	S	M	L
Cuff Length	240 mm (minimum)
	295 mm (long Cuff)
Palm Width	80 ± 10	95 ± 10	110 ± 10
Thickness	0.08 mm (minimum)

4. PRODUCT 4: ORTHOPAEDIC PRE-POWDERED GLOVES

Product Characteristics

· Made from Natural Rubber Latex

· Anatomically Shaped

· Textured surface for excellent instrument grip

· Beaded cuff with minimum length of 280 mm. for extra protection

· Thicker Gloves to withstand higher stress during orthopedic surgery

· E.T.O. Sterilized gloves

Dimensions
Size	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9
Cuff Length	280 mm (minimum)
Palm Width	77 ± 5 mm	83 ± 5 mm	89 ± 5 mm	95 ± 5 mm	102 ± 6mm	108 ± 6mm	114
							±6mm
Thickness at finger	0.32 mm (minimum)
Thickness at Cuff	0.22 mm (minimum)
Physical Properties
	Before Ageing (Min)	After Ageing (Min)
Tensile Strength	24 Mpa/12N	18 Mpa/9N
Elongation at Break	750% Min.	560% Min.

5. PRODUCT 5: STERILE SURGICAL GLOVES

Product Characteristics

· Powder free - eliminates risks associated with glove powder

· Extractable natural rubber latex protein content less than 50 µg/gm reduces risk of being sensitized to Type 1 allergy

· Manufactured in a clean, hygienic dust free environment with positive pressure air filtration system

· Extensively leached to remove chemical and latex protein residues

· Micro rough surface for excellent instrument grip

Physical Dimensions
Size	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9
Cuff Length	280 mm (minimum)
Palm Width	77 ± 5 mm	83 ± 5 mm	89 ± 5 mm	95 ± 5 mm	102 ± 6mm	108 ± 6mm	114
							±6mm
Thickness	0.13 mm (minimum)
Physical Properties
	Before Ageing (Min)	After Ageing (Min)
Tensile Strength	24 Mpa/12N	18 Mpa/9N
Elongation at Break	750% Min.	560% Min.

6. PRODUCT 6: POWDER FREE EXAMINATION GLOVES STERILE & NON STERILE

Advantages

· Moisture content less than 0.75%

· Sterilized in an ISO 9002 and EN 46002 certified facility

· Powder-free ELIMINATES RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH GLOVE POWDER

7. PRODUCT 7: MICRO SURGICAL POWDER FREE GLOVES FOR OPHTHALMIC USE

Product Characteristics

· Reduced thickness for increased sensitivity for Ophthalmic Surgery

· Brown colored gloves

· Extractable Natural Rubber Latex protein content less than 50 mg/gm
reduces risks of being sensitized to Type I Allergy.

· Extensively leached to remove chemical and latex protein residues.

· Micro rough surface for excellent instrument grip

· Passes Viral Penetration test

Physical Dimensions
Size	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9
Cuff Length	280 mm (minimum)
Palm Width	77 ± 5 mm	83 ± 5 mm	89 ± 5 mm	95 ± 5 mm	102 ± 6mm	108 ± 6mm	114
							±6mm
Thickness at finger	0.19 mm (minimum)
Physical Properties
	Before Ageing (Min)	After Ageing (Min)
Tensile Strength	24 Mpa/12N	18 Mpa/9N
Elongation at Break	750% Min.	560% Min.

8. PRODUCT 8: ORTHOPAEDIC POWDER FREE GLOVES

Product Characteristics

· Thicker gloves to withstand higher stress during Orthopaedic Surgery

· Brown coloured gloves

· Manufactured in a clean, hygienic dust free environment with positive pressure air filtration system.

· Extensively leached to remove chemical and latex protein residues.

· Thicker Gloves to withstand higher stress during orthopedic surgery

Physical Dimensions
Size	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9
Cuff Length	280 mm (minimum)
Palm Width	77 ± 5 mm	83 ± 5 mm	89 ± 5 mm	95 ± 5 mm	102 ± 6mm	108 ± 6mm	114
							±6mm
Thickness at finger	0.32 mm (minimum)
Thickness at Cuff	0.22 mm (minimum)
Physical Properties
	Before Ageing (Min)	After Ageing (Min)
Tensile Strength	24 Mpa/12N	18 Mpa/9N
Elongation at Break	750% Min.	560% Min.

Company Profile

Company Name	Kanam Latex Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Address	Ooppoottil Buildings, K.K. Road, Kottayam, Kerala -686001, India
Contact person	Mr. Abraham C. Jacob
Phone	+91-481-2563513, 2560108
Fax	+91-481-2563614
E-mail	kanam@md2.vsnl.net.in
Web Site	www.kanamlatex.com
Year of Establishment	1986
Product(s) Manufactured	· Latex Surgical Gloves · Gynaecological gloves · Latex Examination Gloves · Micro Surgical Gloves · Orthopedic Gloves
Production (FY-05) (Products contributing most to the sales)	Surgical Gloves
Sales Turnover	FY 05: USD 12.12 Mn FY 04: USD 10.28 Mn FY 03: USD 9.30 Mn
Conformity to Standards	Indian
Compliance to ISO	ISO 9001-2000
Foreign Collaboration	Nil
Manpower Total (Nos.)	1000
Raw Materials / Equipment used	· Latex · Lubricating Powder · Rubber Chemicals · Medical Grade Paper · Manufacturing Line · Protein Content Tester
Effluent Generated	Generated but proper treatment is done

Broad Profile of Project Offer

Project Features	Pre Powdered & Powederfree Medical Gloves
Capacity per Annum	70 Mn Pairs
Land Requirements/ Building Requirements	4000 Sq. M
Plant & Machinery and Test Equipment	Manufacturing Line, Chemical Residue Tester, Protein Content tester
Electrical Installation	700 KW
Implementation Period	8 Month
Manpower Required	250
Raw Materials / Equipment Required	· Latex · Lubricating Powder · Rubber Chemicals · Medical Grade Paper · Chemical Residue Tester · Protein Content Tester
Total Project Cost	US $ 7 Mn
Expected Annual Sales	US $ 2 Mn
Profitability	15%
Form of Offer	Turnkey Project

Home

Table of Contents