Ansell UF-524 MICROFLEX® Ultraform® Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Gloves — ERGOFORM™ Comfort + Half-Size Fit Options

MICROFLEX® Ultraform® UF-524 is a thin, soft, powder-free nitrile examination glove engineered for high-tactility work where comfort and hand fatigue matter. Built around Ansell’s ERGOFORM™ design approach and offered in practical half sizes (XS/S, S/M, M/L), UF-524 targets a more dialed-in fit for repetitive tasks, fine motor control, and extended wear.

Controlled-environment note: UF-524 is a non-sterile exam glove. If your SOP requires sterile/cleanroom-rated gloves for ISO-class manufacturing or aseptic processing, select a glove specifically validated for that environment and documentation set.

Specifications:

SOSCleanroom SKU: UF-524
Type: Nitrile examination glove (non-sterile)
Material: Nitrile (not made from natural rubber latex)
Powder: Powder-free
Surface: Textured fingers
Length (published): 230 mm / 9.1 in
Freedom from holes (AQL, inspection level I): 1.5
Thickness (published): Palm 0.06 mm (2.4 mil); Finger 0.10 mm (3.9 mil)
Cuff style: Standard
Antistatic: No
Chemo drug testing: Not tested for use with chemotherapy drugs
Packaging (published): 300 gloves/dispenser; 10 dispensers/case; 3000 gloves/case
*Size XL: 250 gloves/dispenser; 2500 gloves/case
Country of origin (published): China
Storage (published): Store cool and dry; keep out of direct sunlight; keep away from ozone/ignition sources

About the Manufacturer:

Ansell’s MICROFLEX® platform is widely adopted for exam and industrial hand protection where tactile performance, consistency, and pragmatic packaging matter. As Ansell continues to unify a broader protection portfolio (including the KleenGuard brand family), SOSCleanroom is aligning listings, documentation pathways, and selection support so customers can standardize PPE with fewer variables across sites and shifts.

For programs that run frequent glove changes, the practical advantage of UF-524 is simple: a thinner nitrile feel, sensible grip at the fingertips, and sizing granularity that helps reduce “too tight/too loose” issues that trigger constant readjustment.

UF-524 Features:

Thin, soft nitrile formulation to support dexterity and touch sensitivity
ERGOFORM™ ergonomic design concept (manufacturer positioned for reduced muscle effort in repetitive tasks)
Textured fingertips for more dependable grip on small parts and instruments
Half sizes (XS/S, S/M, M/L) plus standard sizes to fine-tune fit
High-density dispensing format: 300/box (XL: 250/box) for station efficiency

UF-524 Benefits:

Better fit = fewer interruptions: half sizes help reduce re-donning and constant tugging that can disrupt work.
Comfort for long wear: thin nitrile feel helps reduce “stiff glove” fatigue in extended procedures.
Program efficiency: compact, high-count dispenser format supports busy PPE stations.
Latex allergy avoidance: not made from natural rubber latex.
Under-glove option: manufacturer notes suitability as an underglove in double-gloving workflows.

Common Applications:

General examination and low-risk procedures
Fine-motor assembly, sample handling, and bench work
Food handling applications where your facility approves nitrile exam gloves
Plant disinfection/sanitization support tasks (process-dependent)

Best-Practice Use:

Don with dry hands: moisture increases tearing risk and encourages over-stretching.
Avoid “snap” donning: aggressive donning can aerosolize particles and creates unnecessary glove stress.
Change gloves with intent: define change triggers (task change, surface change, visible soil, suspected breach) and follow them consistently.
Use the right glove for the hazard: for chemical splash or chemo drug exposure, use gloves validated for that hazard and documentation set.

Cleanroom workflow tip: In higher-grade areas, many teams stage glove boxes inside cleaner zones and avoid touching outer carton surfaces at the gowning boundary. Keep your glove station method consistent across shifts to reduce process drift.

Manufacturer Product Data Sheet (UF-524): Click Here

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Notes: Want help standardizing exam gloves across multiple departments while keeping cleanroom behaviors disciplined? SOSCleanroom can help align glove choices to task risk, documentation needs, and gowning-room flow.

Product page updated: Jan. 16, 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)

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The Technical Vault

By SOSCleanroom

Exam Glove (Non-Sterile) Nitrile / Powder-Free Textured Fingers AQL 1.5 (Published) 230 mm Length 300/Box (XL: 250)

UF-524 Ultraform: comfort-forward nitrile exam gloves with sizing granularity that helps reduce constant re-adjustment

Why glove discipline is a contamination-control tool (not just PPE)

In controlled environments, gloves are not merely hand protection—they are a contamination-control interface. The biggest practical risk is inconsistent behavior: touching uncontrolled surfaces then touching critical items; donning gloves aggressively; and stretching wear time beyond what the task can tolerate. A glove program works when glove changes are predictable, hands are prepared properly, and the gowning sequence is consistent shift-to-shift.

What UF-524 is (manufacturer-published basis)

UF-524 is a powder-free nitrile examination glove positioned for tactility and comfort. The published configuration includes textured fingers and a 230 mm (9.1 in) length. Freedom-from-holes is published at AQL 1.5 (inspection level I). Thickness: 0.06 mm (2.4 mil) palm; 0.10 mm (3.9 mil) fingers.

Packaging: 300 gloves per dispenser, 10 dispensers per case (3,000 per case). Size XL: 250 per dispenser (2,500 per case). Country of origin: China. Storage: cool, dry, out of direct sunlight and away from ozone or ignition sources.

Specifications in a single view (published)

Attribute	UF-524
Material / powder	Nitrile; powder-free; not made from natural rubber latex
Surface	Textured fingers
Length	230 mm / 9.1 in
AQL (holes) — inspection level I	1.5
Thickness	Palm 0.06 mm (2.4 mil); Finger 0.10 mm (3.9 mil)
Tensile strength (MPa)	Before aging: 23 (≥14); After aging: ≥14
Elongation at break (%)	Before aging: ≥500; After aging: ≥400
Antistatic / sterile	Antistatic: No; Sterile: No
Packaging overview	300/dispenser; 10 dispensers/case; 3000/case (XL: 250/dispenser; 2500/case)
Country of origin	China

ISO-first: how gloves tie into cleanroom operations

ISO cleanroom performance is not sustained by classification alone. Operational control is where cleanrooms succeed or fail—particularly personnel practices, entry/exit discipline, and gowning programs. Gloves sit at the center of that program: they are touched constantly, changed constantly, and they are the first thing that contacts tools, containers, and product-contact surfaces. A glove choice that improves comfort and fit can reduce subconscious face-touching and "glove fiddling" that quietly breaks technique.

Annex 1 overlay: contamination control strategy means fewer interventions

EU GMP Annex 1 pushes a contamination-control mindset: personnel are a key contamination source, and gowning is treated as a risk control. The goal is to reduce interventions—including repeated glove adjustments, unnecessary touches, and extended wear beyond the task. Fit and comfort therefore become quality levers.

Donning technique (simple steps that lower contamination risk)

Hands first: complete hand hygiene; dry thoroughly (wet hands increase tearing and over-stretching).
Open cleanly: avoid grabbing multiple gloves; keep the box opening tidy.
Don without snapping: a calm, controlled don reduces particle disturbance and glove stress.
Set the fit once: half sizes help—continuous tugging becomes repeated contact events.
Define change triggers: task change, surface change, suspected breach, or visible soil—then follow it every time.

UF-524 is noted by the manufacturer as a candidate underglove for double-gloving workflows. If you run double-glove steps, treat the underglove and outer glove as separate control layers with separate change rules.

Where UF-524 fits (and where it does not)

Good fit: exam, lab, high-touch handling, and general controlled workflows where non-sterile exam gloves are acceptable by SOP.
Not a substitute for sterile/cleanroom-rated gloves: if sterile packaging, irradiation documentation, or cleanroom glove validation is required, select an appropriate sterile/cleanroom glove.
Not chemo-tested: if hazardous drug/chemo protection is required, use gloves specifically tested and documented for that use.

Ansell + KleenGuard + SOSCleanroom

Ansell’s ecosystem spans exam gloves (MICROFLEX) and broader PPE programs (including KleenGuard). SOSCleanroom is investing into tighter alignment with this portfolio so customers get cleaner SKU mapping, clearer spec references, and better continuity as portfolios evolve.

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 best-practice suggestions to strengthen your SOPs—not to replace them.

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