N19 is a non-sterile nitrile exam glove designed for broad, everyday use where texture-driven grip, consistent donning feel, and straightforward documentation support matter. In controlled facilities, it most often lands in support zones, receiving/QC, maintenance, and general lab work — not in sterile core operations where sterile glove systems are required.

• Sample taking and processing in lab support workflows.
• Equipment handling, maintenance, and repair work.
• Standard, moderate-risk examination procedures (site-defined).
• Food processing tasks with food-contact requirements (program-driven).

• Texture that translates into control: fully textured surface supports more secure handling with tools and materials.
• Blue visibility: cobalt color is easy to spot in glove-change routines and compliance checks.
• Powder-free nitrile baseline: helps reduce powder-related contamination variables compared with powdered programs.
• Operational consistency: published thickness and AQL simplify comparisons across glove programs.

The manufacturer lists N19 as a nitrile exam glove with a fully textured external surface and antistatic property. Typical thickness values are 0.10 mm (palm) and 0.11 mm (finger), with a typical overall length of 240 mm (9.5 in). These parameters matter when you are standardizing hand feel, durability expectation, and grip behavior across shifts.

Below is a consolidated view of the manufacturer PDS and the SOSCleanroom listing. If a parameter is not published in the PDS, treat it as a qualification/documentation request before approval.

Attribute	N19 (Ansell MICROFLEX® Cobalt®)
Material / color	Nitrile / cobalt blue
External surface	Fully textured
Powder content	Powder-free
Freedom from holes	1.5 AQL (Inspection level I)
Length	240 mm / 9.5 in (typical)
Thickness (typical)	Palm 0.10 mm / 3.9 mil; Finger 0.11 mm / 4.3 mil
Antistatic	Yes
Audit standard (PDS)	EN ISO 13485:2012
Country of origin	Malaysia
Packaging	100/box; 10 boxes/case; 1,000/case
Chemo testing statement (site listing)	Tested for use with chemotherapy drugs (ASTM D6978) and US FDA cleared (refer to packaging/documentation)

ISO 14644-1 defines cleanroom air cleanliness classification by particle concentration, and ISO 14644-5 (Operations) describes an operations control program that includes personnel practices and a gowning program. In practice: people and their contact surfaces (hands/gloves) are a major contamination vector, even before you reach the process tool or product boundary.

• Donning sequence: gloves are typically donned late in the gowning sequence to keep the exterior surface cleaner.
• Touch discipline: once gloved, treat your hands as “product-side” surfaces; avoid face/hood adjustments and uncontrolled contacts.
• Change-out rules: define triggers (tear, wetting, task change, time) and train to them.
• Right glove for the zone: support-zone exam gloves are not a substitute for sterile cleanroom glove systems in critical areas.

EU GMP Annex 1 raises the bar for aseptic manufacture: gowning is performed as a controlled process in appropriately designed change areas, with emphasis on minimizing particulate and microbial transfer. Annex 1 expectations typically drive sterile garment systems, stricter glove controls, and clear documentation for what enters Grade A/B zones. For N19, the key point is placement: it can be an excellent support glove, while sterile/validated glove systems typically cover aseptic core work.

If your SOP includes wipe-down steps (hands or surfaces), qualify the method and residues. Pair glove discipline with compatible wipes/swabs where surface residue sensitivity is a concern.

• Wrong sizing: tears, fatigue, and loss of dexterity.
• Assuming “new” equals “clean”: a glove can be contaminated immediately by poor donning/touch habits.
• Using non-sterile gloves in sterile zones: a qualification mismatch, not a training fix.
• Inconsistent glove-change triggers: different operators follow different rules without realizing it.

Customers increasingly want PPE programs that are cohesive: gloves, garments, and eye/face protection that fit together operationally and administratively. Ansell has expanded its portfolio to include Kimtech and KleenGuard brands in key markets, reinforcing a broader single-source approach to protection solutions. SOSCleanroom is building forward with this direction by expanding depth across Ansell-aligned lines so customers can standardize sourcing while keeping documentation and supply continuity tight.

N19 is typically best positioned in support functions and non-aseptic workflows where a robust nitrile exam glove is appropriate and sterility is not required. For facilities building a zone-based PPE plan, SOSCleanroom can help map glove types to ISO class and (where applicable) Annex 1 grade expectations, including sterile garment systems and eye/face protection integration.