Description
What it is. TouchNTuff gloves are a broad Ansell glove family, and the 83-500 is its sterile polyisoprene cleanroom model. It is white, powder-free, and 12 inches (300 mm) long, with an anatomic shape and curved fingers. The client catalog labels the eight half sizes with letter sizes: 5.5 and 6.0 are XS, 6.5 and 7.0 are S, 7.5 and 8.0 are M, and 8.5 and 9.0 are L. Every SKU is a case of 200 pairs.
Why it matters. The 83-500 gives buyers a clear sterile, latex-free option within the TouchNTuff range. Its polyisoprene offers the soft stretch people expect from natural rubber, without the latex protein behind Type I allergies. Ansell describes a second-skin feel that limits hand fatigue. Ansell lists laboratory maintenance, pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, and research and development among the industries that use it.
How it performs. Ansell tested the glove for Class 100 (ISO 5) and EU GMP Grade A cleanrooms and sterilizes it by gamma irradiation at 25 kGy for a sterility assurance level of 10⁻⁶. A beaded cuff with SureFit technology keeps the opening in place, and the glove is also listed as tested for use with chemotherapy drugs in accordance with ASTM D6978. The data sheet lists manufacturing audit standards of ISO 13485 and ISO 9001:2015, and the glove is made in Malaysia.
Materials and packing. The glove's outside is smooth, and the inside is polymer-coated with Ansell's DermaShield technology. Packing runs one pair per inner polybag, 10 pairs per outer polybag, five outer polybags per master polybag, and four master polybags per carton of 200 pairs. Shelf life is five years. Ansell's reorder numbers run from 83500055 for size 5.5 to 83500090 for size 9.0, which helps when matching older purchase records.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Ansell |
| Series and model | TouchNTuff 83-500 |
| Product type | Sterile, disposable cleanroom glove |
| Material | Polyisoprene |
| Color | White |
| Shape | Anatomic with curved fingers |
| Cuff | Beaded with SureFit technology |
| Powder | Powder-free |
| Length | 300 mm (12 in) |
| Sizes (numeric) | 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0 |
| Sizes (client labels) | XS (5.5, 6.0); S (6.5, 7.0); M (7.5, 8.0); L (8.5, 9.0) |
| Sterilization | Gamma irradiation (25 kGy) |
| Cleanroom class | Class 100 / ISO 5 and EU GMP Grade A |
| Manufacturing and quality standards | ISO 13485; ISO 9001:2015 |
| Regulatory references | ASTM D3577; ASTM D7160; CE 0493; EN ISO 374-1:2016; ISO 10282; ISO 11193 |
| Ansell reorder numbers | 83500055, 83500060, 83500065, 83500070, 83500075, 83500080, 83500085, 83500090 (sizes 5.5 to 9.0) |
| Shelf life | 5 years |
| Country of origin | Malaysia |
| Pack count | 200 pairs per carton |
Available Variants
- 843529: Size 5.5 (XS), 200 pairs per case
- 843522: Size 6.0 (XS), 200 pairs per case
- 843523: Size 6.5 (S), 200 pairs per case
- 843524: Size 7.0 (S), 200 pairs per case
- 843525: Size 7.5 (M), 200 pairs per case
- 843526: Size 8.0 (M), 200 pairs per case
- 843527: Size 8.5 (L), 200 pairs per case
- 843528: Size 9.0 (L), 200 pairs per case
The eight SKUs differ only in glove size. Each size is also tagged with a letter label in the client catalog, so two neighboring half sizes share each of XS, S, M, and L.
Applications / Common Uses
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing. Ansell lists the glove for pharmaceutical manufacturing, where Class 100 (ISO 5) and Grade A compatibility fits sterile operations.
- Biotechnology manufacturing. The sterile, powder-free format keeps a fresh barrier on hands for production steps that need sterile contact.
- Medical device manufacturing. The polyisoprene's soft stretch and curved-finger shape support the fine assembly and handling these lines involve.
- Laboratory research and development. Latex-free material removes the risk of Type I allergy for research staff who handle samples all day.
- Laboratory maintenance and clean-up. Ansell recommends the glove for maintaining lab furniture and equipment and for spill or leakage cleanup, supported by the 12-inch cuff length.
Storage, Handling & Shipping
Each glove is sterile and single-use, so open a pack only when needed and discard the glove after use. Ansell states a five-year shelf life and recommends keeping cartons out of direct sunlight, in a cool, dry place, away from ozone and ignition sources.
- Match the SKU to the half size you need: each SKU holds 200 pairs of one size.
- Keep the Ansell reorder number with the stock record to simplify repeat orders.
- Do not reuse or repack gloves, because sterility depends on the unopened inner polybag.
- Follow your site's gowning procedure for donning and disposal of single-use sterile gloves.
Related Categories & Services
These LabPro pages help buyers compare the TouchNTuff 83-500 with related products, choose companion items, and plan recurring supply.
- Gloves: LabPro's main gloves page, for comparing the TouchNTuff 83-500 with other glove materials and types.
- Cleanroom and Critical Environment: LabPro's cleanroom and critical environment page, covering the products used alongside the TouchNTuff 83-500 in controlled areas.
- Lab & Cleanroom PPE Playbook: A playbook for lab and cleanroom PPE, useful for placing the TouchNTuff 83-500 within a wider PPE routine.
- VMI Program (service): LabPro's vendor-managed inventory program, relevant for teams that reorder the TouchNTuff 83-500 on a regular schedule.
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FAQs
What do ISO 10282 and ISO 11193 on the data sheet cover?
ISO 10282 specifies single-use sterile rubber surgical gloves, and ISO 11193 covers single-use medical examination gloves. Ansell lists both as regulatory references for the 83-500, which shows it meets medical glove requirements, though your sterile process and qualification still set the acceptance criteria.
How does the TouchNTuff 83-500 compare with the DermaShield 73-711?
Both are sterile, gamma-irradiated, Class 100 (ISO 5) gloves packed 200 pairs per carton with a five-year shelf life. The 83-500 is white polyisoprene with a 0.21 mm palm and chemical accelerators, while the 73-711 is green neoprene with a 0.16 mm palm, no accelerators, and textured fingertips.
What is EU GMP Grade A, and how does it relate to ISO 5?
EU GMP Grade A is the strictest zone for aseptic operations such as filling, where open product is exposed. Its airborne particle limit at 0.5 µm matches ISO 5, also called Class 100. Ansell rates the 83-500 for both, so one glove covers a Grade A zone and an ISO 5 area.
What do ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 tell me about the manufacturing?
ISO 13485 is the quality management standard for medical device manufacturers, and ISO 9001:2015 is the general quality management standard. Ansell lists both for the 83-500. They describe how the factory controls its processes and records, not how the glove performs, so use the data sheet for glove performance data.
What does the IEST-RP-CC005 standard on this glove measure?
IEST-RP-CC005 is the recommended practice for gloves and finger cots used in cleanrooms. Ansell's 83-500 sheet cites version 5.4 for its particle count, with a typical result of 2,500 or fewer particles per square centimeter at 0.5 µm and above, which lets you compare it against other cleanroom gloves.
