Ansell MICROFLEX® XCEED® XC-310 Blue Nitrile Exam Gloves — Thin, Strong, ERGOFORM™ (250/Dispenser)

MICROFLEX® XCEED® XC-310 is built for “high-touch” work where dexterity matters, but you still want real barrier confidence. These blue, powder-free nitrile exam gloves feature textured fingers for grip, an inspection-level 0.65 AQL (freedom from holes), and a lightweight feel designed to reduce hand fatigue during repetitive tasks. Typical glove length is 240 mm (9.5 in), with a thin profile (typical 0.07 mm palm, 0.11 mm finger) for tactile response.

Controlled-environment note: XC-310 is non-sterile. For aseptic cores, ISO Class 4–5 areas, or Grade A/B sterile operations, many facilities require sterile cleanroom gloves and a validated disinfection/change strategy. If you are unsure which glove category your SOP calls for, contact SOSCleanroom for selection guidance.

Specifications:

Model / series: MICROFLEX® XCEED® XC-310
Material: Nitrile
Color: Blue
Powder content: Powder-free
Latex statement: Not made from natural rubber latex
Surface: Textured fingers
Freedom from holes: 0.65 AQL (Inspection Level I)
Typical thickness: Palm 0.07 mm (2.8 mil) / Finger 0.11 mm (4.3 mil)
Typical length: 240 mm (9.5 in)
Antistatic: Yes
Packaging (standard): 250 gloves per dispenser; 10 dispensers per case (2,500/case)
Packaging (XL note): 230 gloves per dispenser; 10 dispensers per case (2,300/case)
Storage: Store cool/dry; keep out of sunlight; keep away from ozone/ignition sources
Certifications / published standards (manufacturer): ASTM D6319; EN ISO 21420; EN 1149-1/2/3; EN ISO 13485 audit standard; FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 (food contact); US QSR/FDA 510(k) (medical exam)
Specialized protection (manufacturer): Tested against fentanyl (per manufacturer statement); chemotherapy-drug testing is referenced via ASTM D6978 (verify drug list and breakthrough times for your risk assessment)

About the Manufacturer:

Ansell is a long-established manufacturer in hand protection across medical, industrial, and controlled-environment workflows. MICROFLEX® exam gloves are commonly chosen when teams need consistent sizing, predictable barrier performance, and dependable documentation.

SOSCleanroom + Ansell (including KleenGuard): As Ansell expands its PPE portfolio to include brands such as KleenGuard and Kimtech in key regions, SOSCleanroom is aligning assortments and documentation expectations so customers can standardize procurement across hand, body, and eye protection with fewer vendor touchpoints.

XC-310 Features:

ERGOFORM™ ergonomic design: designed to support comfort during extended wear
Thin-mil sensitivity: tactile feel for inspection, sampling, and delicate handling
0.65 AQL: tighter pinhole allowance for improved barrier integrity
Textured fingers: more confident grip on tools and components
Efficient dispensing: 250-count dispenser format supports high-velocity glove changeovers

XC-310 Benefits (in real workflows):

More consistent glove integrity: 0.65 AQL helps reduce “mystery pinholes” that disrupt controlled work
Less hand fatigue: ergonomic design cues aimed at comfort through repetitive handling
Cleaner changeovers: dispenser packaging supports faster swaps and less wasted inventory
Broad program fit: a practical choice for labs, staging, and controlled support areas where sterile gloves are not required

Common Applications:

Sample taking and processing
Raw material handling and collection
Plant disinfection/sanitation tasks (handling wipes, bottles, tools)
Assembly and inspection work requiring dexterity
Life science and general laboratory routines

Best-Practice Use (cleaner donning, lower contamination):

Start with clean, dry hands: donning over damp hands increases tear risk and encourages touch-and-adjust habits.
Open the cuff — do not “snap” it: aggressive cuff snapping can aerosolize particles and encourages glove damage.
Glove changes are a control point: change gloves after touching non-controlled surfaces, cardboard, phones, door handles, or trash.
Double-gloving strategy: many operations use an underglove for stability and an outer glove that is changed more frequently.
Pair with low-linting wipes for wipe-down discipline: when handling bottles, tools, or carts, use cleanroom wipers to reduce transfer (process dependent).

Reminder: glove selection is only half the outcome — the other half is technique, change frequency, and documented entry/exit discipline. For sterile GMP Annex 1 environments, facilities typically disinfect gloved hands regularly and define glove-change intervals as part of contamination control.

Selection Notes:

Non-sterile vs. sterile: choose XC-310 for non-sterile lab/support workflows; choose sterile cleanroom gloves when your SOP requires sterility and validated glove disinfection/change controls.
Thin-mil vs. thicker nitrile: thin-mil improves dexterity; thicker gloves can be preferred for more aggressive chemical/mechanical exposure (validate per your hazard assessment).
Documentation expectations: match glove documentation (CoC/CoA, regulatory statements, testing standards) to your receiving and audit needs.

Link to Manufacturer Product Data Sheets:
PDS (SOS-hosted PDF) | PDS (Ansell PDF)

Complementary Contamination-Control Items (Popular Pairings):

Texwipe TX1009 AlphaWipe® (9" x 9" polyester cleanroom wiper) — a practical low-lint wiper for routine wipe-down handling.
Texwipe TX1060 Vectra® Honeycomb (9" x 9" wiper) — commonly selected when consistency and surface finish matter.
Texwipe TX761 cleanroom swab — useful for tight areas and detail cleaning (process dependent).

Need help standardizing PPE? SOSCleanroom can help align glove selection with your classification, workflow risk, and documentation expectations.

Product page updated: Jan. 15, 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)

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The Technical Vault

By SOSCleanroom

Nitrile Exam Glove 0.65 AQL (Barrier Integrity) Thin-mil Dexterity 240 mm / 9.5 in 250/Dispenser Non-Sterile (Validate per SOP)

Ansell MICROFLEX® XCEED® XC-310 — a thin, ergonomic nitrile exam glove built for high-touch control work

Where XC-310 fits (and where it does not)

XC-310 is typically chosen for labs, staging, and controlled support zones where teams want reliable barrier performance and confident dexterity without the bulk of heavier disposable gloves. It is a practical option for sampling, inspection, routine handling, and "high-touch" workflows that require frequent glove changes. It is also non-sterile, so if your SOP requires sterile cleanroom gloves in ISO Class 4–5 environments or EU GMP Grade A/B operations, treat that as a separate glove category selection.

What the manufacturer publishes (short version)

Material: nitrile; powder-free; not made from natural rubber latex.
Grip: textured fingers for tool and component handling.
Barrier integrity: 0.65 AQL (freedom from holes, Inspection Level I).
Thin profile for feel: typical palm 0.07 mm; finger 0.11 mm.
Format: 250 gloves per dispenser; 10 dispensers per case (XL packaging differs).

Donning education (ISO first, then Annex 1)

ISO cleanroom programs emphasize operational control. ISO 14644-5 describes an operations control program that includes personnel management and a gowning program. Gloves are not an isolated purchase — they are part of your contamination-control system.

Clean donning habits that reduce contamination transfer

Begin clean and dry: wash and dry hands fully before donning.
Touch the minimum: contact only the inside of the cuff while donning.
No cuff "snap": can generate particles and encourages glove damage.
Change often, by rule: define glove-change triggers and enforce them.
Use a two-layer approach when appropriate: underglove for stability + outer glove changed more frequently.

EU GMP Annex 1 context: sterile manufacturing programs require disciplined glove use including disinfection and defined replacement intervals in Grade A/B areas. Annex 1 thinking pushes teams toward fewer touchpoints, clearer procedures, and fewer undocumented exceptions.

Specifications in context

Attribute	XC-310 (published)
Material / format	Nitrile; powder-free; textured fingers
Barrier integrity	0.65 AQL (freedom from holes, Inspection Level I)
Thickness (typical)	Palm 0.07 mm / Finger 0.11 mm
Length (typical)	240 mm (9.5 in)
Antistatic	Yes
Packaging	250/dispenser; 10 dispensers/case (XL differs)
Sterility	Non-sterile

Standards and documentation

Manufacturers publish standards and regulatory statements to help customers align glove selection with application risk and medical exam expectations. Your internal SOP still governs what is acceptable for your process. For high-scrutiny environments, keep the glove PDS/CoC with the receiving record so audits do not become a scramble.

SOSCleanroom + Ansell (including KleenGuard)

Customers increasingly want to standardize PPE across glove, garment, and eye/face protection. As Ansell's portfolio expands to include brands such as KleenGuard and Kimtech in key markets, SOSCleanroom is building cleaner product families so teams can reduce supplier fragmentation, simplify approvals, and keep programs consistent across sites.

Common failure modes

"I wore the same gloves everywhere" drift: define change triggers and enforce them.
Overhandling during donning: train to contact only the inside cuff and stop readjusting.
False cleanroom assumptions: non-sterile exam gloves are not automatically acceptable in aseptic cores — match glove category to SOP.
Packaging misuse: keep dispensers protected and away from splash/overspray zones.

SOSCleanroom note about SOPs

The Technical Vault is written to help customers strengthen contamination-control thinking. It is not your facility SOP, validation protocol, or regulatory determination.

Always verify glove suitability, documentation requirements, and acceptance criteria using your internal quality system.

Source basis

SOSCleanroom is the source for this Technical Vault entry.

Briefed and approved by the SOSCleanroom (SOS) staff.

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Last reviewed: May 1, 2026