Hand Protection for Responders Exposed to Deadly Drugs
A Layer of Defense in the Opiod Epidemic

Accidental exposure to fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances can occur under a number of circumstances, including during the execution of search or arrest warrants, the purchase of opioids during undercover operations, the processing of drug evidence containing fentanyl or fentanyl related substances, or the processing of non-drug evidence (e.g., currency, cellular phones, pill presses, scales, or drug paraphernalia) which may be contaminated with these substances creating additional vulnerability to responders.

As the opioid epidemic continues to devastate America, we can now add carfentanil, a drug more potent than Fentanyl, into the nation’s drug supply. Used as a tranquilizing agent for elephants, horses, bears and other large mammals, a tiny amount of carfentanil — about the weight of 35 grains of salt — is lethal to humans.

Evidence suggests that limited precautions, such as N-95 masks, eye protection and fentanyl-resistant nitrile gloves can provide sufficient protection from harm.

Thoroughly tested and proven to offer superior permeation protection against fentanyl, carfentanil and other fatal toxins, MDS offers work gloves and single-use Latex-free Nitrile gloves in various colors, thickness, styles and sizes.

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