Q&A

What are Biogel gloves?

What are Biogel gloves?

Biogel surgeon’s gloves are manufactured from a unique laminate of high-tech latex bonded to a thin inner Biogel acrylate terpolymer coating. This minimises the risk of allergic reactions to aerosolized natural rubber latex proteins, and also the risk of starch powder-related complications.

What is Biogels?

BIOGEL is the original, professional, soak-off, easy wear nail gel system in a jar. A scientifically formulated pure gel range which varies from flexible to solid, BIOGEL is suitable for every nail type and is excellent for extending & strengthening nails.

What is Biogel Skinsense?

Biogel® Skinsense is a sterile, powder-free, synthetic, polychloroprene surgical glove that reduces the possibility of glove-related latex protein sensitization because it is made from a synthetic elastomer.

Do sterile gloves contain latex?

However, the majority of surgical gloves are still made from latex. Medical examination gloves are often made of latex or synthetic materials such as nitrile or vinyl (PVC).

What is my sterile glove size?

You want to measure around the knuckles of your dominant hand (above the V of your thumb). If you have a measurement of 8 inches, you would wear a size 8 glove or perhaps an 8 ½ to be safe. Many glove brands convert number sizes into XS, S, M, L and XL sizes.

What is the difference between bio sculpture and gel nails?

Gelish has the performance of a gel but the application of a polish, it soaks off with acetone o an acetone based remover in around 10 minutes. Bio Sculpture is a buff off gel so the gel is buffed off the nail to remove it vs soaking it.

Are protexis gloves latex free?

Protexis Powder-Free Latex Surgical Gloves.

Which is better latex or nitrile gloves?

The answer is that Nitrile is a stronger, higher-quality glove compared to Latex. However, Latex is a cheaper option for those that do not require stronger chemical and puncture resistance.

Can a BioGel glove be used for latex surgery?

Biogel ® Skinsense synthetic (non-latex) polychloroprene surgical glove is designed to be used in all general surgical procedures in which latex allergies are a concern. It can be worn as your preferred single glove, or as a part of a double-gloving Biogel Puncture Indication System.

What are BioGel Pi orthopro extra thick gloves for?

Biogel ® PI OrthoPro ® is a synthetic, powder-free, sterile, polyisoprene, surgical glove with increased thickness for extra protection and the fit, feel and comfort of natural latex. This sterile surgical glove is produced on a biomechanically optimized former to reduce hand and thumb fatigue during surgery.

Is there a sterile non latex polyisoprene glove?

A sterile, powder-free, non-latex polyisoprene glove that reduces the possibility of glove-related latex protein sensitization because it is made from a synthetic elastomer.

When to wear BioGel skinsense underglove or overglove?

Skinsense is also our glove of choice when handling cytotoxic agents or bone cement. In these cases we recommend it be worn in combination with Biogel Skinsense Indicator Underglove for improved protection. Always consult the breakthrough time charts for specific details on each chemical.