A couple years ago, researchers has found that a plastic used in polyvinyl chloride or PVC turns to chlorinated dioxin, when burned and other studies showed that diethylhexyl phthalate can leach into the contents of intravenious bags, potentially causing reproductive problems in male babies. Then they begin to identify hospital products containing hazardous ingredients. After, researchers called suppliers to see if they could come up with safe and functional PVC-free alternatives for medical supplies.
Then, they discover nitrile gloves and started to use them. With the use of nitrile gloves, the problems has diminished.
Now, nurses wear nitrile glove in intensive care units, where an infant is connected to an incubator with phthalate-free tubing. And they do not effect from these hazardous ingredients.
Nitrile Gloves in Hospitals