The Technical Vault
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ISO 5 / Class 100 room fit
Powder-free nitrile
Non-sterile
Antistatic
White for contamination visibility
Published particle-count ceiling
Ansell MICROFLEX® CE5-755 Cleanroom Nitrile Gloves (White) — ISO 5-Compatible Tactile Control With Low-Background Particle Discipline
CE5-755 powder-free nitrile cleanroom glove (non-sterile), white for visual contamination detection.
1) Practical solutions in a critical environment
CE5-755 is built for a common ISO 5 reality: hands are a major contamination vector, but the work still demands feel. When operators over-thicken glove selection “for safety,” they often compensate with higher grip force, extra re-grips, and more surface contacts. CE5-755 is positioned as a thinner, soft-formulation nitrile cleanroom glove to support tactile control while keeping a published particle-count ceiling aligned to Class 100/ISO 5 use. White coloration also helps teams visually catch particulates or stains before they become an investigation.
2) What are these gloves used for
- Cleanroom cleaning and preparing; line-side handling where glove-generated background can impact yield.
- Weighing and dispensing of solid and liquid raw materials; transferring liquids and solids.
- Blending/compounding solids and liquids; spill or leakage cleanup.
- Loading centrifuges and chromatography columns; assembly of parts in controlled manufacturing.
- Electronics/microelectronics handling where antistatic behavior is a practical risk reducer.
3) Why should customers consider these gloves
- ISO 5 room fit: Published as Class 100/ISO 5 compatible, with a stated particle-count ceiling at ≥0.5 µm.
- Tactile control by design: Targeted thin wall (palm 0.10 mm / 3.9 mil; fingers 0.12 mm / 4.7 mil) to reduce “over-grip” behavior and improve fine handling.
- Comfort + compliance: Soft nitrile formulation supports longer tasks without forcing higher pinch pressure (a subtle contamination-control variable).
- Latex-free: Eliminates Type I latex allergy risk (protein level listed as N/A because it contains no natural rubber latex).
- Antistatic: Useful where static attraction increases particulate cling or where ESD risk is part of the contamination control strategy.
- Visible contamination control: White color improves at-a-glance detection of stains/soils before they migrate to product-contact surfaces.
4) Materials and construction
CE5-755 is a powder-free nitrile glove with textured fingers, an ambidextrous shape, and a beaded cuff. The published length is 300 mm (12 in), giving practical wrist/forearm coverage for many ISO 5 workflows while still allowing operators to work without excessive bunching at the sleeve interface. It is non-sterile and is not indicated for chemotherapy drug use in the published product data.
5) Specifications in context
Specifications in context: In ISO 5 work, glove selection is less about “strongest” and more about repeatability. A 300 mm glove length helps maintain a stable sleeve/glove interface, while thinner wall targets help operators avoid scrubbing, re-gripping, and over-wetting that can increase contact events. AQL 2.5 and a published particle-count ceiling provide planning anchors for risk-based contamination control, but they still must be tied to your own acceptance criteria, inspection method, and change frequency.
| Cleanroom class |
Class 100 / ISO 5 |
| Material / finish |
Nitrile; powder-free; textured fingers; white |
| Length |
300 mm / 12 in |
| Target thickness |
Palm 0.10 mm / 3.9 mil; Finger 0.12 mm / 4.7 mil; Cuff 0.08 mm / 3.1 mil |
| Freedom from holes |
2.5 AQL (ASTM D6319 listed as the testing method in the PDS) |
| Tensile strength |
≥ 25 MPa (before aging; ASTM D6319 listed in the PDS) |
| Antistatic |
Yes |
| Sterility |
No (non-sterile) |
| Country of origin |
China |
| Shelf life |
5 years |
| Available sizes |
XS (5.5-6), S (6.5-7), M (7.5-8), L (8.5-9), XL (9.5-10), XXL (10.5-11) |
6) Cleanliness metrics
In ISO 5 operations, the most useful published metrics are the ones you can connect to your inspection method and your change frequency. Use the table below as planning baselines, then confirm suitability against your internal acceptance criteria.
| Metric |
Published value |
| Typical particle count (≥0.5 µm) |
Max. 4000 particles/cm² (IEST-RP-CC005.4 listed in the PDS) |
| Ionic content |
Not published as numeric values in the provided CE5-755 PDS; described as low ionic content on the SOS product page. |
| NVR / extractables |
Not published in the provided CE5-755 PDS. |
7) Packaging, handling, and traceability
Packaging discipline is a contamination control decision, not just a procurement detail. CE5-755 is packaged as 10 polybags per master bag, one master polybag per case; inner configuration is listed as 100 gloves per double polybag (XS-XL) and 90 gloves per double polybag (XXL). This nested packaging supports staged introduction (outer to inner) to reduce repeated exposure events at the point of use.
- Case quantity option (SOS listing): 900-1000 gloves per case (size-dependent inner count).
- Storage (PDS): Keep out of direct sunlight; store in a cool, dry place; keep away from ozone/ignition sources.
- Traceability: Lot/batch coding details are not stated in the published PDS. For audit readiness, confirm lot ID format on the case label and define how the lot number is captured in your material control system.
- Non-sterile note: If your introduction protocol or critical zone requires sterile packaging controls, specify a sterile glove family aligned to your SOP and risk assessment.
8) Best-practice use in ISO 5 workflows
Glove performance in ISO 5 is largely determined by how the glove is introduced, donned, and managed at the bench. The following are widely used contamination-control practices that should be tailored to your facility classification, CCS (contamination control strategy), and QA requirements.
- Staged introduction: Treat the outer case and outer polybag as “dirty-side.” Move only the needed inner double polybags into the controlled staging area to limit exposure events.
- Donning discipline: Use a consistent donning sequence that protects the cuff/sleeve interface. Avoid snapping the cuff (a particle generator) and avoid touching non-controlled surfaces after donning.
- Change frequency is a control knob: Define glove-change triggers (time, task change, visible soil, contact with non-controlled surfaces, tear/puncture suspicion). Frequent, disciplined changes often outperform “heavier glove” selection as a contamination control strategy.
- Glove surface management: If your process uses IPA or other wipe-down steps, qualify the practice (solution, contact time, and effect on grip) and document it in your method. Do not assume chemical compatibility beyond your internal qualification.
- ESD + particles: Antistatic is helpful, but it does not replace grounded work practices. For microelectronics, pair gloves with a documented ESD control program.
Standards alignment (practical): In the U.S., glove selection and handling typically roll up under FDA cGMP expectations for contamination control, plus any site-specific aseptic processing controls. Where sterile compounding is involved, teams often reference USP <797>/<800> handling discipline as applicable. ISO 14644 terminology is commonly used to communicate room class and risk. EU GMP Annex 1 can be used as a secondary benchmark for CCS thinking and risk-based improvement, without implying it is a U.S. legal requirement.
9) Common failure modes
- Invisible pinholes and micro-tears: AQL reduces risk; it does not remove it. Task-driven stress (sharp edges, repeated twisting) increases defect probability.
- Process drift from “substitution”: Switching glove wall thickness, surface texture, or packaging configuration can change grip force, wipe-down behavior, and contact frequency.
- Cross-contamination at the cuff/sleeve interface: Poor donning control or repeated sleeve contact can move contaminants into the critical zone.
- Over-wetting behaviors: When gloves are too thick for the task, operators often overuse solvent for “slip,” increasing residue and dry-down artifacts.
- ESD gaps: Antistatic gloves help, but they do not correct poor grounding, humidity control, or undocumented handling of charge-sensitive parts.
10) Closest competitors
The most meaningful comparisons are “same room fit, same sterility intent, similar wall and packaging discipline.” For ISO 5 non-sterile nitrile, these are common adjacent options customers evaluate:
- Ansell 93-311 Nitrilite (ISO 5/Class 100): Another published ISO 5-compatible nitrile cleanroom glove in the Ansell portfolio, often selected when sites want a different balance of accelerator profile, comfort, or program documentation.
- CT International NCP Series Nitrile Class 100 (ISO 5): A value-oriented ISO 5 nitrile family that some programs evaluate for availability and packaging fit.
- TechNiGlove cleanroom nitrile families (ISO 5 options): Commonly considered where buyers prioritize broad size availability or alternate pack configurations.
11) SOSCleanroom program fit
In critical environments, the product is only half the control—the other half is continuity, documentation discipline, and repeatable supply. SOSCleanroom focuses on best-in-class cleanroom consumables and does not “downgrade for savings” when the environment cannot be compromised. For glove programs, that mindset shows up in consistent product selection, stable ordering cadence, and support that helps teams keep validated methods from drifting.
Ansell trust line: Cleanroom Technology reported (June 20, 2023) that SOS Cleanroom Supply became an Ansell authorised distributor, reinforcing that customers can source Ansell cleanroom glove programs through SOS with confidence.
ISO 5 “kit” note (gloves + wiping): Many ISO 5 tasks pair glove selection with controlled wiping/swabbing for equipment touchpoints, benches, fixtures, and tool interfaces. For over 35 years, SOS and Texwipe have been close partners, and SOSCleanroom is the authorized Master Distributor of ITW Texwipe for the United States market. If your workflow requires ISO 5-aligned wiping/swabbing to complement CE5-755, select Texwipe cleanroom wipers and swabs specified for controlled environments and qualify them to your acceptance criteria and residues-of-concern.
12) SOSCleanroom note about SOP's
The Technical Vault is written to help customers make informed contamination-control decisions and improve day-to-day handling technique. It is not your facility’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), batch record, or validation protocol.
Customers are responsible for establishing, training, and enforcing SOPs that fit their specific risks, products, equipment, cleanroom classification, and regulatory obligations. Always confirm material compatibility, cleanliness suitability, sterility requirements, and acceptance criteria using your internal quality system and documented methods.
If you adapt any technique guidance from this entry, treat it as a starting template. Your team should review and approve the final method, then qualify it for your specific surfaces, solvents, cleanliness limits, inspection methods, and risk profile. In short: use these best-practice suggestions to strengthen your SOPs—not to replace them.
13) Source basis
- SOSCleanroom product page (CE5-755): https://www.soscleanroom.com/product/brands/ansell-ce5-755-microflex-cleanroom-nitrile-gloves-class-100-iso-5/
- Ansell product page (MICROFLEX® CE5-755): https://www.ansell.com/us/en/products/microflex-ce5-755
- Manufacturer technical data sheet (CE5-755 PDS, accessed via SOS-hosted PDF): https://www.soscleanroom.com/content/Ansell_PDF/microflex-ce5-755_pds_us.pdf
- SOS Cleanroom Supply becomes Ansell authorised distributor (Cleanroom Technology; June 20, 2023): https://www.cleanroomtechnology.com/sos-cleanroom-supply-becomes-ansell-authorised-distributor-209576
- ISO (cleanroom standards reference page): https://www.iso.org/standard/53394.html
- FDA: https://www.fda.gov/
- ASTM: https://www.astm.org/
- IEST: https://www.iest.org/
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Last reviewed: Jan. 10, 2026
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