The Technical Vault
By SOSCleanroom
Ansell MICROFLEX® MidKnight™ Touch 93-732
Black nitrile exam glove (non-sterile)
AQL 1.5 (Inspection level I)
Textured fingers + ERGOFORM™
2.8 mil palm / 4.3 mil finger
Case: 1,000 gloves (2XL: 900)
Ansell MICROFLEX® MidKnight™ Touch 93-732: thin black nitrile exam gloves for high-tactile work, stain-masking visibility control, and ergonomic comfort in repetitive tasks
Black nitrile exam glove with textured fingers for high-touch handling.
1) Practical solutions in a critical environment
Many glove programs live in the high-contact, high-visibility zone: labs, EMS, dental, tattoo, cosmetics, light chemical handling, equipment maintenance, and general-purpose production support. In these settings, the glove has to balance tactile control with durability, reduce “show-through” from oils and stains, and stay comfortable across repetitive motion and frequent changes. MICROFLEX® MidKnight™ Touch 93-732 is designed for that “high touch” workload: thin and robust with textured fingers and an ergonomic design focus.
Important boundary (exam glove vs. cleanroom glove): This is a non-sterile exam glove. It is not published as a cleanroom-processed glove with ISO cleanroom particle/ionic/NVR specifications. If your SOP places gloves inside a classified cleanroom, qualify them to your internal contamination control requirements before adoption.
2) What it’s for
Based on manufacturer and SOSCleanroom documentation, MidKnight Touch 93-732 is commonly selected for:
- General dentistry and standard patient examinations
- Emergency medical services and first response work
- Laboratory analysis and high-tactile bench work
- Cosmetic procedures, tattoo work, and other high-visibility tasks (black glove contrast)
- Automotive aftermarket and equipment repair/maintenance
- Food service applications where a dark glove can help with stain masking and visual control (site policy governs)
- General-purpose chemical handling where PPE selection is driven by a site hazard assessment (customers must confirm suitability to their chemical list)
3) Why should customers consider this glove
- Thin + robust design for “high touch” tasks: Supports dexterity, tactility, and fine control while staying durable for busy workflows.
- Black nitrile visibility control: Helps conceal oils, stains, and bodily fluids during use, reducing the “dirty glove” look in customer-facing or inspection-heavy settings.
- Textured fingers for grip: Improves instrument handling, cap removal, and wet/dry control versus fully smooth surfaces.
- ERGOFORM™ Technology: Manufacturer positions the ergonomic design as supporting musculoskeletal health in repetitive tasks.
- Published barrier control point: Freedom from holes is listed as 1.5 AQL (Inspection level I), supporting basic program defensibility and consistent procurement comparisons.
- Audit-friendly standards language: Manufacturer technical literature lists audit standards references including 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001 (as published).
4) Materials and construction
MidKnight Touch 93-732 is a black nitrile disposable glove designed as a non-sterile medical exam glove and protective barrier for sanitary purposes. The exterior is published as textured fingers to support grip and tactility. It is powder-free and published as not made from natural rubber latex. The case configuration uses a dispenser model (100 gloves per dispenser; 10 dispensers per case), which supports point-of-use stocking and cleaner access control in busy work areas.
5) Specifications (at-a-glance)
| Parameter |
Published value |
| Brand / model |
Ansell MICROFLEX® MidKnight™ Touch 93-732 |
| Glove type |
Disposable nitrile exam glove (non-sterile) |
| Color |
Black |
| External glove surface |
Textured fingers |
| Powder |
Powder-free |
| Latex statement |
Not made from natural rubber latex: Yes |
| Freedom from holes |
1.5 AQL (Inspection level I) |
| Length |
245 mm / 9.6 in |
| Palm thickness |
0.07 mm / 2.8 mil |
| Finger thickness |
0.11 mm / 4.3 mil |
| Ultimate tensile strength (before / after aging) |
≥ 18 MPa / ≥ 16 MPa |
| Elongation at break (before / after aging) |
≥ 500% / ≥ 400% |
| Force at break (before / after aging) |
≥ 6 N / ≥ 6 N |
| Antistatic |
No |
| Silicone-free |
No |
| Tested for use with chemotherapy drugs |
No |
| Double-gloving recommendation |
Yes, as underglove |
| Country of origin |
China |
| Case configuration |
Case = 1,000 gloves / 10 dispensers; Dispenser = 100 gloves |
| 2XL case configuration |
Case = 900 gloves / 10 dispensers; Dispenser = 90 gloves |
| ISO cleanroom class |
Not stated (exam glove; no published cleanroom particulate/ionic/NVR metrics) |
6) Specifications in context
MidKnight Touch 93-732 is a strong fit when your work is detail-oriented and frequent-contact:
- 2.8 mil palm / 4.3 mil finger supports tactile feel where operators need precision (labeling, tubing work, instrument handling) without stepping into heavy-gauge fatigue.
- Textured fingers improves control during wet handling, cap work, and instrument passes.
- 1.5 AQL is the practical “program floor” for pinhole risk management when you need to justify an exam glove choice for liquid contact tasks.
- Published aging performance supports stable procurement comparisons and reduces substitution risk when you are trying to keep feel and break strength consistent across shipments.
Operational note: “thin glove” performance is only as good as the donning discipline. Train operators to pull from the cuff, avoid over-stretching fingertips, and replace both gloves if one is nicked during donning.
7) Cleanliness metrics (what’s published vs. what you should verify)
Because this is an exam glove (not a cleanroom-processed glove), “cleanliness” is best managed through defect control and program discipline (change-outs, storage, and glove-to-surface rules), then verified against your risk assessment if gloves are used near controlled product-contact areas.
| Control |
Published statement |
| Barrier integrity |
Freedom from holes: 1.5 AQL (Inspection level I) |
| Powder control |
Powder-free |
| Latex statement |
Not made from natural rubber latex |
| Cleanroom particulate / ionic / NVR metrics |
Not stated |
Regulated environments note (U.S. first): If glove use touches product-contact tooling, aseptic processing, or controlled transfer steps, anchor expectations in U.S. FDA cGMP/aseptic processing guidance first. Use EU GMP Annex 1 as a secondary benchmark to tighten contamination control thinking (CCS, transfer discipline, and documentation) without implying Annex 1 is a U.S. legal requirement.
8) Packaging, documentation, and traceability
MidKnight Touch 93-732 is packaged for point-of-use control:
- Dispenser: 100 gloves
- Case: 10 dispensers = 1,000 gloves (2XL: 90 per dispenser; 900 per case)
The published Product Data Sheet provides physical properties, change-control friendly parameters (AQL, thickness, length), and audit standard references (as stated). Declarations of Conformity are also provided on the SOSCleanroom listing for program documentation support.
9) Best-practice use (field-ready guidance)
- Define change-out triggers. Common triggers: after a splash event, after direct chemical contact, after handling waste, before touching clean packaging, and before moving to higher-control tasks.
- Train donning for thin gloves. Dry hands first; pull from the cuff; avoid stretching fingertips; replace the pair if you nick one glove during donning.
- Grip discipline beats “more texture.” Textured fingers help, but wet work still requires controlled torque, steady pulls on tubing, and avoiding pinch points that create micro-tears.
- Store to protect elastomer performance. Keep out of direct sunlight and store cool and dry; keep away from ozone/ignition sources (per product literature).
- Use black-glove contrast intentionally. For inspection-heavy work, train teams on what “normal staining” looks like vs. what triggers an immediate change-out.
Customer SOP disclaimer: SOSCleanroom provides best-practice guidance and suggested templates to support customer training and continuous improvement. Customers are responsible for developing, approving, validating, and maintaining their own SOPs and safety procedures based on their facility, chemicals, products, regulatory obligations, and risk assessments.
10) Common failure modes
- False confidence from “thin.” Operators may over-trust dexterity and under-trust barrier limits; define conservative change-outs for high-risk tasks.
- Cross-task contamination. Using the same glove for dirty handling and then touching labels, pass-through handles, and clean packaging spreads contamination.
- Doffing errors. Touching the exterior during removal or snapping gloves off creates exposure and aerosolization risk.
- Unqualified use in classified spaces. If used near controlled product, qualify against the CCS and site contamination risk rather than assuming suitability.
- Storage degradation. Heat/sunlight/ozone exposure can reduce elasticity and increase tear events during donning.
11) Closest competitors
Within the SOSCleanroom catalog, customers commonly compare MidKnight Touch 93-732 to other black or high-tactile exam gloves based on thickness preference, grip, and visual control:
- Ansell MK-296 Microflex MidKnight nitrile gloves: A closely related MidKnight option when teams want the same black-glove visibility control but are evaluating feel/texture preferences.
- Ansell BD-100N MICROFLEX® Black Dragon Zero nitrile gloves: Often cross-shopped when customers want a black nitrile glove with a different balance of thickness and durability signals.
- Kimtech™ Polaris™ nitrile exam gloves: Cross-shopped for premium exam-glove programs when documentation depth and barrier specs are central to selection.
12) Program fit (U.S. standards first, then global benchmarks)
For U.S. operations, exam glove selection is typically anchored in an OSHA-aligned PPE program (hazard assessment, training, and documented selection rationale). In regulated or higher-control workflows, tie glove rules to the site contamination control strategy (CCS mindset), including hand hygiene, material transfer behavior, and traceability of glove lots used in sensitive operations. Use EU GMP Annex 1 as a secondary benchmark to improve discipline and documentation expectations, without presenting it as a U.S. legal requirement.
Texwipe pairing guidance (kept ISO-accurate): MidKnight Touch 93-732 is not published as a cleanroom-processed glove with an ISO cleanroom class. If your workflow requires pairing gloves with cleanroom consumables, match Texwipe low-linting cleanroom wipers, swabs, and validated cleaning chemistries to your specific ISO classification and to the solvent/disinfectant set in your CCS/cleaning validation plan. (Nothing is truly “lint-free,” so focus on low-linting performance that is qualified to your process.) SOSCleanroom is the authorized Master Distributor of ITW Texwipe for the United States market, and for over 35 years, SOS and Texwipe have been close partners.
Ansell trust note: SOSCleanroom’s Ansell relationship is supported by third-party industry coverage stating SOS Cleanroom Supply became an Ansell authorized distributor (Cleanroom Technology, June 20, 2023).
13) Source basis
SOSCleanroom product page (primary): https://www.soscleanroom.com/product/brands/ansell-93-732-microflex-midknight-touch-nitrile-gloves/
SOS-hosted Product Data Sheet (PDF): https://www.soscleanroom.com/content/Ansell_PDF/microflex-midknight-touch-93-732_pds_us.pdf
SOS-hosted EU Declaration of Conformity (PDF): https://www.soscleanroom.com/content/Ansell_PDF/microflex-midknight-touch-93-732_microflex%C2%AE-93-732_eu_20230511_declaration%20of%20conformity.pdf
SOS-hosted UK Declaration of Conformity (PDF): https://www.soscleanroom.com/content/Ansell_PDF/microflex-midknight-touch-93-732_microflex%C2%AE-93-732_uk_20230511_declaration%20of%20conformity.pdf
SOS-hosted MDR Declaration of Conformity document (PDF): https://www.soscleanroom.com/content/Ansell_PDF/DOC%20Microflex%2093-732%20MidKnight%20Touch%20-%2002Mar2023%20-%20MED_MFXMIDK93-732_003.pdf
Manufacturer product page (reference): https://www.ansell.com/us/en/products/microflex-midknight-touch-93732-na
Cleanroom Technology validation (Ansell authorized distributor line): https://cleanroomtechnology.com/sos-cleanroom-supply-becomes-ansell-authorised-distributor-209576
U.S. FDA aseptic processing guidance (reference-first for U.S. customers, as applicable): https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/sterile-drug-products-produced-aseptic-processing-current-good-manufacturing-practice
ISO cleanroom classification reference (terminology): https://www.iso.org/standard/53394.html
ASTM and IEST organizational references (methods and contamination-control education): https://www.astm.org | https://www.iest.org
EU GMP Annex 1 (secondary/global benchmark): https://health.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2022-08/20220825_gmp-an1_en_0.pdf
SOSCleanroom is the source for this Technical Vault entry.
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Last reviewed: Jan. 11, 2026
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