Where this glove fits (and where it does not)
SU-690 is positioned by Ansell as a robust nitrile exam glove for demanding tasks where wear time, handling confidence, and barrier consistency are key selection drivers. It is not a sterile cleanroom glove and should not be used as a "stand-in" for sterile programs where sterility assurance, sterile packaging, or validated disinfection/change rules are required.
Typical use-cases (per manufacturer positioning)
- Inspection, selecting, and checking parts
- Assembly work, fastening, and component handling
- Equipment repair and maintenance
- Sample taking/processing and raw material sampling
- Higher-risk clinical applications and latex allergy avoidance programs (Type I)
Why it gets shortlisted
- Low-AQL barrier profile: 0.65 AQL is often selected where pinhole control is a primary decision factor.
- Handling confidence: textured fingers support consistent grip on tools, fixtures, and components.
- Durability-driven design: nitrile formulation positioned for demanding wear.
- Powder-free + latex-free: reduces powder concerns and supports Type I latex allergy avoidance programs.
Material and build notes
SU-690 is a nitrile exam glove with textured fingers. Manufacturer-listed attributes: 245 mm length, 0.11 mm palm (4.3 mil), 0.18 mm finger (7.1 mil), antistatic. Country of origin: Malaysia.
Specifications in one view
| Attribute |
SU-690 |
| Material / format | Nitrile exam glove; textured fingers |
| AQL | 0.65 (Inspection Level I) |
| Length | 245 mm / 9.6 in |
| Palm thickness | 0.11 mm / 4.3 mil |
| Finger thickness | 0.18 mm / 7.1 mil |
| Antistatic | Yes |
| Packaging | 100/box; 10 boxes/case; 1000/case |
| Storage | Out of direct sunlight; cool/dry; away from ozone/ignition sources |
| Country of origin | Malaysia |
ISO-first operational perspective
ISO 14644-5 (Operations) explicitly includes personnel management expectations such as a gowning program within an Operational Control Programme (OCP). In practice, "gowning" includes how gloves are donned, what gets touched during donning, and the change-out rules tied to your process risk.
Practical gloving technique
Reduce contamination by controlling the first 60 seconds
- Start with clean hands: perform hand hygiene and let hands dry before touching glove surfaces.
- Avoid "finger pinch" contact: glove cuffs are the preferred grab point during donning.
- Control touch points: once gloved, treat face, hair, phone, and non-controlled surfaces as "rework triggers."
- Change rules should be written: change gloves after contamination events, tears, and task transitions.
- If you disinfect gloves: only use approved disinfectants and contact times; verify material compatibility.
EU GMP Annex 1 perspective
Annex 1 emphasizes contamination prevention via disciplined gowning, appropriate glove practices (including disinfection where required), and immediate response to glove damage or contamination events. Ensure glove selection aligns with sterile/aseptic requirements and do not treat non-sterile exam gloves as an equivalency.
Common failure modes
- Glove-on / phone-on behavior: one touch event can undo an entire gowning sequence.
- Cuff contamination during donning: uncontrolled cuff contact leads to hidden transfer.
- Undefined change-out rules: if it's not written, it won't be consistent across shifts.
- Misclassification of glove type: non-sterile exam gloves used where sterile cleanroom gloves are required.
Closest competitors
For robust nitrile exam gloves, compare AQL, thickness profile, grip texture, antistatic designation, and the documentation bundle your QA team expects. If your environment is regulated, also compare whether sterile variants exist and whether your supplier can maintain continuity of supply.
SOSCleanroom + Ansell (including KleenGuard/Kimtech)
SOSCleanroom's PPE direction is to simplify program standardization: consistent manufacturer documentation, consistent product availability, and practical training content that reduces operator-to-operator variability.
SOSCleanroom note about SOP's
The Technical Vault is written to help customers make informed contamination-control decisions. It is not your facility's SOP, batch record, or validation protocol.
Use these guidance points to strengthen training and consistency—not to replace your quality system documentation.
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Last reviewed: May 4, 2026
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