SuperMax Aurelia® Bold™ 73996 Black Nitrile Examination Gloves, Small, Powder-Free, Chemo & Fentanyl-Rated — 100/Box

The SuperMax Aurelia® Bold™ 73996 is a Small black nitrile powder-free examination glove — your go-to choice for superior puncture resistance and durability that doesn't compromise tactile sensitivity, flexibility, and all-day comfort. The rich finger texture adds a gripping finish, making it a practical solution for various applications. Chemo and fentanyl-rated, and tested to the highest international standards including EN 455 CE Class 1 Medical Grade. At 5 mil thickness, the Aurelia Bold delivers meaningful puncture resistance above the standard 3–4 mil examination glove — making it the preferred choice for healthcare, laboratory, dental, and any application where durability and chemical protection are non-negotiable. 100 gloves per dispenser box. Made in Malaysia.

Chemo and Fentanyl-Rated — Critical Protection for Healthcare and Lab Environments The Aurelia Bold's chemo and fentanyl rating is the single most important differentiating feature separating it from standard nitrile examination gloves. Chemo-rated gloves have been tested to demonstrate resistance to permeation by specific chemotherapeutic agents — providing documented protection that standard nitrile gloves cannot claim even at equivalent thickness. The fentanyl rating is increasingly critical in healthcare, emergency response, law enforcement, and laboratory settings where accidental skin contact with fentanyl and other synthetic opioids poses a serious occupational health risk. For any lab or clinical environment handling cytotoxic drugs, hazardous pharmaceuticals, or synthetic opioids, the Aurelia Bold's dual chemo/fentanyl rating is not optional — it is a documented safety requirement.

Small Size — Precision Fit for Smaller Hands, Maximum Dexterity The Small size is the critical format for clinicians, researchers, and technicians with smaller hands who are routinely underserved by standard Medium glove stocks. An ill-fitting Medium glove on a Small hand creates excess material at the fingertips that directly impairs tactile sensitivity and dexterity — reducing grip precision and increasing the risk of glove failure from snagging or tearing at loose material points. The Aurelia Bold Small provides the same 5 mil protection, chemo rating, and fentanyl rating as the Medium and Large sizes in a properly fitted format that maintains full tactile sensitivity and fine motor control for precision work. For facilities that maintain a latex-free, chemo-rated glove program across all staff hand sizes, the 73996 Small is an essential complement to the Medium (73997) and Large (73998) SKUs.

5 Mil Thickness — Superior Puncture Resistance Without Sacrificing Feel At 5 mil, the Aurelia Bold sits above the 3–4 mil range of standard nitrile examination gloves — providing a meaningful step up in puncture resistance, tear resistance, and chemical permeation resistance without the reduced dexterity and tactile feedback associated with heavy-duty industrial gloves. The 5 mil wall maintains the flexibility and finger sensitivity needed for precise laboratory and clinical tasks while offering additional protection for high-risk environments.

Rich Finger Texture — Improved Grip Wet or Dry The rich finger texture of the Aurelia Bold provides a secure, confident grip on instruments, tubes, pipettes, slides, and other laboratory and clinical equipment — in both wet and dry conditions. The textured surface is particularly valuable when handling slippery surfaces, wet specimens, or equipment that must be manipulated precisely while gloved. For small-handed users performing delicate pipetting, suturing, tattooing, or dental procedures, the finger texture of the Aurelia Bold in the correct Small size provides superior control compared to an oversized glove of any texture.

Bold Black Color — Visual Contrast and Professional Appearance The distinctive black color provides immediate visual contrast against light-colored surfaces, reagents, and biological materials — making contamination, tears, and pinhole defects visible at a glance. The black color also projects a professional appearance in examination rooms, dental offices, tattoo studios, and any client-facing clinical environment where glove color contributes to the overall professional aesthetic.

100% Nitrile — Latex-Free, Safe for Latex-Sensitive Users and Patients Manufactured from 100% nitrile — completely free from natural rubber latex proteins that cause Type I latex hypersensitivity reactions. For healthcare and laboratory environments with latex-sensitive staff or patients, or for facilities maintaining a latex-free policy, the Aurelia Bold is fully compliant without any latex allergy risk.

Powder-Free — No Contamination of Samples, Patients, or Environments Powder-free — eliminating starch powder contamination risk. In laboratory settings, powder contamination can interfere with assays, contaminate cell cultures, and introduce artifacts into analytical results. In clinical settings, glove powder has been associated with inflammatory reactions and wound healing interference. Powder-free is the only FDA-compliant option for clinical use in the United States.

Beaded Cuff — Easier Donning and Reduced Roll-Back The beaded cuff provides structural reinforcement at the glove opening that facilitates faster, cleaner donning and prevents the cuff from rolling back during use — particularly important for Small gloves where the tighter fit at the wrist can make donning more challenging without a beaded cuff to open the entry point.

Tested to the Highest International Standards — Full Certification Suite

• EN 455 — CE Class 1 Medical Grade examination glove standard
• EN 420 — General requirements for protective gloves
• EN 388 — Protective gloves against mechanical risks
• EN 374 — Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms
• EN 1186 — Food contact approved
• AQL 1.5 — Acceptable Quality Level for pinholes and defects

Compatible Replacement — Cross-Reference Guide

The SuperMax Aurelia® Bold™ 73996 (Small) is a direct compatible replacement for black nitrile examination gloves in Small size from several major manufacturers:

• Kimberly-Clark Purple Nitrile™ 55081 — Purple Nitrile exam glove, Small
• Ansell TouchNTuff® 92-600 — Nitrile exam glove, black, Small
• Medline SensiCare® Ice Blue Nitrile — Nitrile exam glove, Small
• Cardinal Health Flexal™ Feel Nitrile — Black nitrile exam glove, Small

Competitor brand names and catalog numbers are referenced for cross-referencing purposes only. Compatibility should be verified for your specific application.

Complete Aurelia® Bold™ Size Family:

Key Features

• Small (S) black nitrile powder-free examination glove
• Chemo-rated — tested for resistance to chemotherapeutic agent permeation
• Fentanyl-rated — documented protection against synthetic opioid skin contact
• 5 mil thickness — superior puncture resistance vs. standard 3–4 mil nitrile gloves
• Rich finger texture — improved grip wet and dry
• Bold black color — visual contrast for contamination detection
• 100% nitrile — latex-free
• Powder-free
• Ambidextrous — universal left/right fit
• Beaded cuff — easier donning, reduces roll-back
• Non-sterile
• EN 455 CE Class 1 Medical Grade
• EN 420, EN 388, EN 374 certified
• EN 1186 Food Contact Approved
• AQL 1.5
• Made in Malaysia
• 100 gloves per dispenser box
• 10 boxes per case / 1,000 gloves per case

Supported Applications Clinical examination and patient care, chemotherapy drug handling and preparation, synthetic opioid (fentanyl) handling in healthcare and emergency response, laboratory research and sample handling, dental examination and procedures, autopsy and forensic examination, tattooing and body art, pharmaceutical manufacturing, veterinary examination, food handling, and any application requiring a durable, chemo-rated, 5 mil black nitrile powder-free examination glove in Small size.

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