Hourglass, Fortis500 Extended Cuff Nitrile Exam Gloves 6Mil
Hourglass, Fortis500 Extended Cuff Nitrile Exam Gloves 6Mil
The Hourglass HandPRO® Fortis500™ is a powder-free, matte black, extended cuff nitrile exam glove engineered for high-risk environments. Made from patented LOW DERMA™ accelerator-free, sulfur-free nitrile with advanced X-linking for superior strength, the Fortis500 is thicker than typical exam gloves for increased puncture and abrasion resistance. At 10.5" it provides extra wrist and forearm coverage. Chemotherapy drug permeation tested, NFPA 1999 compliant, and FDA cleared for low dermatitis potential claim.
Sold in boxes of 100 gloves (10 boxes/case). XXL: 90 gloves/box, 900 gloves/case.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Accelerator-Free Nitrile (LOW DERMAâ„¢, Sulfur-Free, X-Linked) |
| Color | Matte Black |
| Length | 10.5" | 260 mm |
| Cuff Thickness | 0.07 mm | 2.7 mils |
| Palm Thickness | 0.09–0.10 mm | 3.5–3.9 mils |
| Fingertip Thickness | 0.13–0.14 mm | 5.1–5.5 mils |
| Hand | Ambidextrous |
| Texture | Fingertip-Textured |
| Powder Free | Yes |
| Latex | Not made with natural rubber latex |
| Tensile Strength | 27–33 MPa (after aging) |
| Ultimate Elongation | 600–640% (after aging) |
| Force at Break | 7.5–8.2 Newton |
| Certifications | ASTM, FDA; NFPA 1999; ASTM 1671; ASTM 6978; ASTM F739; MDR (EU) 2017/745; PPE (EU) 2016/425 Cat. III |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Fortis500 a high-risk environment glove?
The Fortis500 meets NFPA 1999 for emergency medical operations, is chemotherapy drug permeation tested (ASTM 6978), and is bloodborne pathogen resistant (ASTM 1671). The extended 10.5" cuff, thicker palm and fingertip, and advanced X-linked nitrile formulation provide a higher level of protection than standard exam gloves for EMS, oncology, and hazmat-adjacent applications.
What is advanced X-linking in nitrile?
X-linking (cross-linking) is a manufacturing process that creates additional chemical bonds within the nitrile polymer matrix, resulting in a stronger, more puncture-resistant glove with higher elongation before break — the Fortis500 achieves 600–640% elongation vs. 500–560% for standard nitrile gloves.
Is the Fortis500 chemotherapy drug permeation tested?
Yes — it is tested per ASTM 6978 for chemotherapy drug permeation, making it appropriate for oncology, pharmacy compounding, and other environments where chemo drug exposure is a risk.
How many gloves come per box and per case?
100 gloves per box, 10 boxes per case (1,000 gloves/case). XXL is 90 gloves/box, 900 gloves/case.
