1.1 This specification provides certain requirements for poly(vinyl chloride) gloves used in conducting medical examinations and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. It also covers poly(vinyl chloride) gloves used in handling contaminated medical material.

1.2 This specification provides for poly(vinyl chloride) gloves that fit either hand, paired gloves, and gloves by size. It also provides for packaged sterile or nonsterile or bulk nonsterile poly(vinyl chloride) gloves.

1.3 This specification does not cover two-dimensional heat sealed poly(vinyl chloride) gloves.

1.4 This specification is similar to that of Specification D3578 for rubber examination gloves.