Posi-Shield Advanced is a Low Dermatitis Certified, accelerator-free nitrile examination glove engineered for dental professionals. Dental teams wear gloves for hours every day — making them one of the highest-risk occupational groups for glove-related contact dermatitis. Posi-Shield Advanced eliminates the chemical accelerators responsible for most glove-induced skin reactions, giving dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants a clinically safer glove that protects their hands as reliably as it protects their patients.

A Type IV allergy (also called contact dermatitis) is a delayed skin reaction that can be triggered by certain chemicals used during glove manufacturing. If you work in dentistry and wear gloves throughout the day, this is one of the most common occupational skin concerns affecting clinic staff. The tricky part is that symptoms don’t appear right away—they typically show up 6 to 48 hours after exposure—so it’s easy to mistakenly blame something else. Research also shows that 28% of glove-related reactions are linked to chemical accelerators. That’s why choosing the right gloves matters for protecting your team’s skin health over time. Posi-Shield Advance is accelerator-free and Low Dermatitis Certified—helping to prevent and manage these issues.

Accelerators are chemicals used during the glove manufacturing process to speed up production. However, even after the gloves are packed and shipped to your office, trace accelerator residue may remain and can trigger contact dermatitis in people with sensitive skin. Posi-Shield Advanced has undergone independent testing that confirms the complete absence of chemical accelerators in the finished glove.

You can request a free sample to experience the mask’s quality before ordering for your practice. The description also states that the masks are non-returnable due to safety and hygiene standards. If you want to assess the product first, requesting the offered sample is a practical way to explore it before purchasing.

AQL stands for Acceptable Quality Level. The product description lists an AQL of 1.5 for water tightness and identifies reliable barrier protection as a key feature. For dental professionals comparing glove specifications, this is the stated water-tightness quality rating. It is separate from the glove’s grip, comfort, and sensitive-skin features.

Posi-Shield Advanced gloves come in Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large, giving practices five size options for their teams. They are offered exclusively in violet blue. The distinctive color can help staff identify them quickly when your practice stocks several different glove types for different preferences or needs.

Yes. Posi-Shield Advanced has been tested in accordance with ASTM D6978 — the Standard Practice for Assessment of Resistance of Medical Gloves to Permeation by Chemotherapy Drugs. Clinical note: Posi-Shield Advanced should not be used with the chemotherapy drugs CARMUSTINE or THIOTEPA.

Yes. Posi-Shield Advanced is tested for barrier resistance against Fentanyl Citrate. Because opioid medications are a standard part of patient care in many settings, such as dental offices managing post-operative pain, this barrier validation is a crucial safety credential for gloves used within the clinical supply chain.

Fentanyl Citrate Tested✅ ASTM compliance is one of the clearest signals of product quality and clinical reliability when comparing glove options. ASTM D6319 Compliant ✅ ASTM D6355-07 Compliant ✅ Chemo Tested (ASTM D6978) ✅ except CARMUSTINE & THIOTEPA