Evaluation of the permeation of antineoplastic agents through medical gloves of varying materials and thickness and with varying surface treatments

Background Medical gloves are an important piece of personal protective equipment that prevents exposure to antineoplastic agents. The permeability of medical gloves to antineoplastic agents is a crucial factor in the appropriate selection of gloves. However, the relationship between glove permeability and material type, thickness, and surface treatment is poorly understood.