Three Ways NOT to Store Latex Gloves

April 17, 2007 - PRLog -- 1. Don't store latex gloves in a cabinet over a laboratory bench. When latex gloves get hot, they begin to break down, becoming brittle. One of the warmest places in the laboratory is near the ceiling, due to rising heat and the fluorescent lighting. Cabinets above lab benches are typically bad places for latex gloves.

2. Don't keep more than a six month stock of latex gloves on hand in the lab. Latex breaks down with time, and after approximately a year, latex gloves become fragile and full of pin-holes. Most latex gloves are shipped in from overseas, and many sit in a warehouse for weeks or even months before they make it into the lab. A good rule of thumb is to keep only a six month supply of gloves on hand at any time. At Light Labs, we turn over our glove supply every month, ensuring that our customer's gloves are in good, working condition. Buy SkinTX latex gloves from Light Labs for $48 on our website at www.lightlabsusa.com.

3. Don't expose latex to light. Latex gloves will last longest if they are kept in a dark area. Keep your gloves away from a light source and you will have fewer gloves turn yellow and tear.

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