section 11 5311.14

GLOVEBOX GLOVES

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[LANL MASTER SPECIFICATION]{.underline}

This template must be edited for each project.  In doing so, specifier
must add job-specific requirements.  Brackets are used in the text to
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When assembling a specification package, include applicable
specifications from all Divisions, especially Division 1, General
requirements.

This specification was prepared by an organization operating under a
quality assurance program that meets the requirements of 10 CFR 830
(suitable for ML-1 through ML-4 projects). Implementation of this
specification requires modification to the specification to meet
project-specific requirements. Responsibility for application of this
specification to meet project-specific requirements lies with the
organization modifying or implementing the specification. The
organization modifying the specification shall apply a graded approach
to quality assurance based on the management level designation of the
project. When this specification is used with nuclear facilities subject
to 10 CFR 830, modification to this specification must be performed by
an individual or organization operating under a quality assurance
program that meets the requirements of that CFR.

This specification is directed in content to the glovebox glove supplier
and requires editing for all projects. Contact SMEs for typical
modifications.\
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1.  general

    1.  SECTION INCLUDES

        A.  Arm-length dry box gloves intended for use in radioactive
            conditions. This specification defines the technical
            requirements for straight-sleeved arm-length gloves for use
            in dry boxes or radiological control gloveboxes.

        B.  This specification defines quality assurance provisions as
            rights reserved by LANL.

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Consider accordion- or bellow-sleeved gloves for negative pressure
gloveboxes.

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2.  References and Regulatory Requirements

    A.  10 CFR 830.122: Nuclear Safety Management Quality Assurance
        Criteria

    B.  AGS-G001-1998: Guideline for Gloveboxes, American Glovebox
        Society (1998)

    C.  ANSI/ASQC Z1.4: Sampling Procedure and Tables for Inspection by
        Attributes (1993)

    D.  ASME NQA-1: Quality Assurance Program Requirements for Nuclear
        Facilities

    E.  ASTM D120-95: Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating
        Gloves

    F.  ASTM D412-97: Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and
        Thermoplastic Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers---Tension

    G.  ASTM D412-98a: Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and
        Thermoplastic Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers---Tension

    H.  ASTM D573-88-e1: Standard Test Method for Rubber-Deterioration
        in an Air Oven (1994)

    I.  ASTM D3767-96: Standard Practice for Rubber-Measurement of
        Dimensions

    J.  ASTM F640-79: Standard Test Methods for Radiopacity of Plastics
        for Medical Use (1994)

    K.  ASTM F739-99: Standard Test Method for Resistance of Protective
        Clothing Materials to Permeation by Liquids or Gases Under
        Conditions of Continuous Contact

    L.  ASTM F1236-96-e1: Standard Guide for Visual Inspection of
        Electrical Protective Rubber Products

    M.  ISO 9000: Quality Management and Quality Assurance
        Standards-Guidelines for Selection and Use

3.  DEFINITIONS and acronyms

    A.  Certificate of Conformance: A supplier's certification that is
        traceable to the shipment, the items, or materials and states
        that the materials conform in all respects with the purchase
        order requirements. This certificate is signed or otherwise
        authenticated by the supplier's authorized representative. The
        CoC must be signed and authenticated by the responsible person
        within the manufacturing organization and must certify the
        conformance of all items shipped to purchase-order requirements.

    B.  Prototype Tests: A series of additional tests required to ensure
        that the manufacturing process that was used provides gloves
        that conform in all respects to the requirements of this
        specification. Prototype test results are required whenever a
        major change is made to the fabrication process, fabrication
        location, or company organization.

    C.  CFR: Code of Federal Regulation

    D.  CoC: Certificate of Conformance

    E.  HNO~3~: Nitric Acid

    F.  ISO: International Standard for Standardization

    G.  M: Molar

    H.  Psi: Pounds per Square Inch

    I.  QA: Quality Assurance

    J.  QC: Quality Control

4.  design Requirements

    A.  Provide gloves of required thickness, dimension, material, and
        shape to ensure that gloves:

        1.  Provide a gas-tight seal to the process enclosure

        2.  Protect the hands and arms of personnel

        3.  Permit suitable dexterity for laboratory manipulations and
            existing glovebox applications

    B.  Glove dimensions and thickness shall conform to the
        specifications defined in Attachment 1.

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It is the responsibility of the line management owning the glovebox
processes to determine what material is applicable and whether or not it
is necessary for the glovebox gloves to be Lead-Loaded. Line management
must evaluate extremity doses if unleaded gloves are used. Refer to
NMT-AP-035, R0, Glovebox Glove Change-Out Program, which is an
administrative procedure for guidance on material selection and
applicability. For non-radiological applications, contact LANL Health
and Safety Team.

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C.  For physical property parameters, including such factors as tensile
    strength and material electrical continuity (when applicable), refer
    to Attachments 1 and 2 and Section 2.5.A.2, Normal Testing.

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5.  submittals

    A.  Comply with LANL Section 01 3300, Submittal Procedures.

    B.  Quality Assurance Program

        1.  Submit a description of their quality assurance program and
            procedures to LANL for periodic review and when major
            changes are added.

    C.  Certificate of Conformance

        1.  Submit a CoC that is signed or otherwise authenticated by
            responsible managers within the supplying organization and
            that certifies the conformance of end-items to order
            requirements. The CoC includes the following:

            a.  Quality assurance program identification (i.e., quality
                assurance manual of the supplier that shows how
                procedures and plans are used to produce gloves, and any
                revisions to the manual).

            b.  Purchased item identified by model number.

            c.  Purchase order number

            d.  Any approved changes, waivers, or deviations from this
                specification.

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Butyl dry glovebox gloves do not require material continuity and
resistance to nitric acid tests. Lead Equivalency Measurements apply
only to lead-loaded gloves. Author to edit, as applicable.

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D.  Lot Test Results

    1.  Provide lot test results for the following properties for each
        shipment:

        a.  Material continuity

        b.  Visual inspection

        c.  Air tightness

        d.  Resistance to nitric acid

        e.  Aging tests

        f.  Results of mechanical properties testing

        g.  Lead Equivalency Measurements (annually)

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ASTM F640-79 certification is only necessary for glovebox gloves that
are lead-loaded neoprene with a Hypalon^TM^ inner and outer coating.
Author to remove reference to ASTM F640-79, as applicable.

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2.  Certification to applicable portions of the ASTM standards as
    follows:

    a.  ASTM D120-95

    b.  ASTM F1236-96-e1

    c.  ASTM F640-79

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Prospective or new suppliers are to adhere to the following requirement.
Established suppliers that have modified their fabrication process or
changed the location of the glove manufacturing process are required to
resubmit prototype test results per Section 2.5.A.3, Prototype Testing,
with the first shipment of affected gloves. For a list of established
suppliers, contact NMT Division.

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E.  Five Pairs of Gloves and Prototype Test Results

    1.  Submit 5 pairs of gloves and prototype test results per Section
        2.5.A.3, Prototype Testing, that include the mechanical
        properties described in Attachment 2.

    2.  Verify compliance with all of the inspection requirements
        presented in this specification before submitting gloves for
        acceptance, unless otherwise specified.

    3.  Verify that the manufacturer has ensured that the shipment of
        gloves meets test requirements (normal or prototype testing) and
        that the gloves are free of visual defects that can cause the
        shipment to be rejected.

F.  Maintain Inspection Records

    1.  Maintain records of inspections for each lot shipment. The
        records shall provide, for a period of 10 years, objective
        evidence of conformance of materials and assembly to
        requirements specified in this specification. When requested,
        the records are to be accessible to LANL Subcontract Technical
        Representative (STR) for review.

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6.  quality assurance

    A.  LANL reserves the right for its representatives to visit the
        manufacturer's facilities to survey and evaluate products. The
        purpose of such visits is to ensure/verify conformance to
        technical requirements, including quality assurance and
        test/inspection requirements.

    B.  LANL reserves the right to obtain access to the supplier
        facilities, including sub tier suppliers, vendors, and
        subcontractors, for review, audit, surveillance, witness,
        inspection, and/or testing activities by LANL representatives.

    C.  Develop, implement, and maintain an approved QA system
        (including program/plan, procedures, and process control
        documents) based on appropriate industry consensus standards.
        Examples of such codes and standards include the following:

        1.  ASME NQA-1

        2.  ISO 9000

        3.  10 CFR 830.122

    D.  Notify LANL of any major changes that are made to the QA program
        description.

    E.  All personnel who perform inspection verification shall be
        qualified/certified in accordance with the approved supplier's
        quality assurance program/procedures.

7.  delivery, storage, and handling

    A.  Use standard commercial methods for packaging, handling, and
        delivering gloves.

    B.  Use methods during transit that prevent damage to contents from
        moisture and handling.

    C.  Pack 2 pair of gloves fully extended (without folding) in a
        paperboard carton of sufficient strength and stiffness to
        protect the gloves from exposure, moisture, or damage prior to
        installation. A cardboard insert is required in each glove to
        prevent folding, creasing, or twisting.

    D.  To prevent or minimize damage to the packaging and contents,
        store items indoors or in an equivalent environment. Recommended
        temperatures are between 65 to 85 degrees F. Gloves are not to
        be subjected to direct sunlight, excessive moisture, or extreme
        temperature.

8.  warranty

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Author to specify per subcontract agreement. Consider that failed
contaminated gloves cannot be returned.

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2.  products

    1.  Product options and substitutions

        A.  Comply with LANL Section 01 2500, Product Options and
            Substitutions.

    2.  manufacturers

        A.  Companies specializing in designing and manufacturing the
            products specified in this section with suitable documented
            experience of performing similar work.

    3.  materials

        A.  Use only virgin (non-reprocessed) materials.

        B.  Use the solvent-dip method to fabricate the gloves.

        C.  Neither the inner nor the outer surface can be tacky, gummy,
            or sticky. Ensure that the inside surface is smooth so that
            a hand can be easily inserted and removed.

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Edit material selection based on determination identified in Section
1.4.

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D.  Glove material to be \[butyl, Hypalon^TM^, or lead-loaded neoprene
    with a Hypalon^TM^ inner and outer coating\].

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4.  manufactured units

    A.  Labeling

        1.  Gloves: Mark each glove on the inside surface, approximately
            4 inches from the bead on the side opposite the palm, in a
            readily readable permanent manner with the following
            information:

            a.  Manufacturer's name

            b.  Glove type and size

            c.  Date of manufacture, lot, and manufacturer's
                identification number

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Electrical test designation is required for Hypalon^TM^ and lead-loaded
neoprene with a Hypalon^TM^ inner and outer coating. Author to edit, as
applicable.

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d.  Electrical test designation

e.  Model identification (label) (example: 8B3030)

f.  "Do Not Reverse"

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2.  Cartons: Mark the end of each individual carton (paired gloves
    container) with the following information:

    a.  Manufacturer's name

    b.  Complete glove description, including nominal gauge

    c.  Date of electrical test

    d.  Date of manufacture lot, and manufacturer's identification
        number

    e.  Model identification (label) (example: 8B3030)

3.  Containers: Mark containers for cartons (shipping containers) with
    the following information:

    a.  Manufacturer's name

    b.  Month/year of manufacture

    c.  Product description

    d.  Model identification (label) (example: 8B3030)

    e.  Quantity

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5.  source quality control

    A.  Testing

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Prospective or new suppliers are to adhere to the following requirement.
Established suppliers that have modified their fabrication process or
changed the location of the glove manufacturing process are required to
resubmit prototype test results per Section 2.5.A.3, Prototype Testing,
with the first shipment of affected gloves.

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1.  Submit 5 prototype pairs of gloves and prototype test data for LANL
    inspection, testing, and approval. When an order has been awarded,
    future shipments of gloves are to be equal in all respects to the
    tested prototype pairs. Follow-on shipments are to include normal
    test data. Tests are to be classified as normal or prototype.

2.  Normal Testing:

    a.  Conduct normal testing of glove characteristics in accordance
        with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4. This procedure contains methods of sampling
        and testing for each lot of finished gloves. Submit test data
        results for each shipment of gloves to LANL.

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Butyl dry glovebox gloves only require visual inspection and aging
tests. Lead equivalency measurement is only applicable to Lead-Loaded
Neoprene with a Hypalon^TM^ Inner and Outer Coating. Author to remove
sections from table, as applicable.

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b.  Normal testing includes examination of the following
    characteristics:

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  **NORMAL TESTING**

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| Test Type                  | Description                             |
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| Visual Inspection          | -   Visual inspection is performed      |
|                            |     following the procedures in         |
|                            |     Attachment 3 and ASTM F1236-96-e1,  |
|                            |     which apply to dry box gloves.      |
|                            |                                         |
|                            | -   Visual inspection includes both the |
|                            |     outside and the inside surfaces of  |
|                            |     the glove.                          |
|                            |                                         |
|                            | -   After the visual inspection,        |
|                            |     conduct the material continuity     |
|                            |     test, if applicable.                |
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| Material Continuity        | -   Test each glove for material        |
|                            |     continuity in accordance with ASTM  |
|                            |     D120-95.                            |
|                            |                                         |
|                            | -   Perform the test at room            |
|                            |     temperature by filling the glove    |
|                            |     with fresh tap water and immersing  |
|                            |     it to 1 inch of the cuff.           |
|                            |                                         |
|                            | -   Apply the proof test voltage at a   |
|                            |     low value and raise it at an        |
|                            |     approximate rate of 500 volts per   |
|                            |     second.                             |
|                            |                                         |
|                            | -   Depending on the glove thickness    |
|                            |     and type of material, subject each  |
|                            |     glove to 5,000 or 10,000 volts DC   |
|                            |     (see Attachment 1) for not less     |
|                            |     than 15 seconds.                    |
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| **OR**                     |                                         |
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| Air Tightness              | Test each glove for air tightness in    |
|                            | accordance with the following:          |
| (Inflation)                |                                         |
|                            | -   Perform inflation testing at room   |
|                            |     temperature.                        |
|                            |                                         |
|                            | -   Mount each glove on a glove ring    |
|                            |     whose diameter corresponds to that  |
|                            |     of the cuff.                        |
|                            |                                         |
|                            | -   Inflate each glove with 30 mbar     |
|                            |     (22.5 torr) of pressure (this       |
|                            |     pressure is enough to maintain the  |
|                            |     glove in a horizontal position).    |
|                            |                                         |
|                            | -   Maintain glove under pressure for 1 |
|                            |     hour.                               |
|                            |                                         |
|                            | -   Ensure that inflation pressure does |
|                            |     not fall more than 15 mbar (11.25   |
|                            |     torr) (any declination from         |
|                            |     horizontal indicates a lack of air  |
|                            |     tightness in the glove).            |
|                            |                                         |
|                            | -   Remount and retest each failed      |
|                            |     glove to verify that poor mounting  |
|                            |     does not cause the lack of air      |
|                            |     tightness.                          |
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| Resistance to Nitric Acid  | -   Test for resistance to HNO~3~       |
|                            |     permeation testing according to the |
|                            |     procedure in ASTM F739-99.          |
|                            |                                         |
|                            | -   Ensure that the tensile strength of |
|                            |     the material does not fall below    |
|                            |     85% of its minimum floating value   |
|                            |     after it has been immersed in room  |
|                            |     temperature 3M HNO~3~ for 24 hours. |
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| Aging Test                 | -   Perform aging tests according to    |
|                            |     the procedure in ASTM D573-88-e1.   |
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| Lead Equivalency           | -   Determine the lead equivalency by   |
| Measurement                |     comparing the thickness of the      |
|                            |     leaded layer to an x-ray of the     |
|                            |     calibrated lead equivalency step    |
|                            |     wedge as follows:                   |
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|                            | -   Place glove samples and a lead step |
|                            |     wedge on an x-ray film, then expose |
|                            |     the film. The recommended exposure  |
|                            |     conditions have a energy of 50-70   |
|                            |     kilovolts.                          |
|                            |                                         |
|                            | -   Develop the film and evaluate the   |
|                            |     images on a densitometer.           |
|                            |                                         |
|                            | -   Using the density readings,         |
|                            |     calculate the ratio between the     |
|                            |     lead-layer thickness of the glove   |
|                            |     and the lead equivalency.           |
|                            |                                         |
|                            | -   Use this ratio to determine lead    |
|                            |     equivalency from the lead layer     |
|                            |     thickness.                          |
|                            |                                         |
|                            | -   For guidelines on how to conduct    |
|                            |     lead-equivalency measurements,      |
|                            |     refer to ASTM F640-79.              |
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1.  Prototype Testing

    a.  Conduct prototype testing in accordance with the ANSI/ASQC Z1.4.
        This procedure contains methods for sampling and testing of each
        shipment of finished gloves to which LANL awards the PO
        (specific sampling requirement will be documented by PO). These
        sampling and testing methods are also used when manufacturing
        processes are changed. Ensure that records of sampling and
        testing are be available for review at the manufacturer's
        facility.

    b.  In addition to the normal test, ensure that the finished glove
        material complies with initial testing physical properties
        listed in Attachment 2. After 7 days of accelerating aging at
        158 degrees F, ensure that the gloves fall +/-20% of the
        original test values for tensile and ultimate elongation.

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A.  Inspection

    1.  Before submitting gloves for acceptance, unless otherwise
        specified, the supplier is responsible for all the inspection
        requirements presented in this specification. The manufacturer
        shall ensure that the shipment of gloves meets test requirements
        (normal or prototype testing) and that the gloves are free of
        visual defects that can cause the shipment to be rejected.

    2.  Conduct visual and dimensional inspections to ensure that the
        product meets the requirements of Attachments 1 and 3.
        Documentation of these inspections to be maintained at the
        supplier's facility for at least 10 years. These records are to
        be available to LANL for review, when requested.

    3.  Use calibrated equipment when inspecting to measure glove
        thickness. Accuracy is required to be at least +/-0.001 inch.
        Procedures within ASTM D3767-96 describe a test method capable
        of measuring to this accuracy.

    4.  Dimensional examination protocol:

        a.  Adhere to ASTM D3767-96 and ASTM D120-95 as defined in
            Attachment 1.

    5.  Visual examination protocol:

        a.  Visually examine the inside and outside of the glove.

        b.  Adhere to attachment 3.

        c.  Adhere to sections of ASTM F1236-96-e1 that apply to dry box
            gloves.

    6.  LANL reserves the right to:

        a.  Inspect and test completed gloves to determine whether they
            comply with the requirements presented in this
            specification.

        b.  Submit glove samples to an independent laboratory for
            testing to determine whether the gloves meet the specified
            requirements.

        c.  Perform inspections and testing on completed gloves.

        d.  Require source inspection and acceptance of the gloves
            during fabrication. If this requirement is invoked, the
            supplier is provided specific instructions in the purchase
            order.

    7.  Material Rejection

        a.  Gloves will be rejected by LANL if they fail to conform to
            all inspection requirements as stipulated in this
            specification. The manufacturer shall ensure that glove
            shipments meet test requirements (normal or prototype
            testing per Section 2.5.A, Testing) and that gloves are free
            of rejectable visual defects.

        b.  Visual defects identified in Attachment 3 as major may cause
            a shipment of gloves to be rejected. A minor classification
            is considered acceptable as long as safety performance of
            the glove is unaffected.

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3.  execution

    not used

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FOR LANL USE ONLY

This project specification is based on LANL Master Specification 11
5311.14 Rev. 1, dated\
May 19, 2008.

Section 11 5311.14 -- Attachment 1

arm length Glove dimensions

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| TYPE OF     | A           | B    |      | C    |      | D    |      |
| MOLD        |             |      |      |      |      |      |      |
|             | (in.)       | (at  |      | (at  |      |      |      |
|             |             | 7 ¾  |      | 19   |      |      |      |
|             |             | in.  |      | in.  |      |      |      |
|             |             | d    |      | d    |      |      |      |
|             |             | own) |      | own) |      |      |      |
+-------------+-------------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
|             |             | MIN  | MAX  | MIN  | MAX  | MIN  | MAX  |
|             |             | (    | (    | (    | (    | (    | (    |
|             |             | in.) | in.) | in.) | in.) | in.) | in.) |
+-------------+-------------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
| LANL Mold   | 30 +/-0.750 | 9    | 10\* | N/A  | N/A  | 7    | 8    |
|             |             | 3    |      |      |      | 9/16 | 1/4  |
|             |             | /4\* |      |      |      | \*\* | \*\* |
+-------------+-------------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
| Standard    | 32 +/-1.0   | 9    | 10\* | 15\* | N/A  | 7    | 8    |
| Man         |             | 1    |      |      |      | 3/4  | 1/4  |
| ufacturer's |             | /4\* |      |      |      | \*\* | \*\* |
| Mold Design |             |      |      |      |      |      |      |
+-------------+-------------+------+------+------+------+------+------+

\* I.D. Circumference

\*\* Inside Diameter

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Use Thickness Measurement tables based on model number and material
selection identified in Section 1.4.C. Remove all others.

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  THICKNESS MEASUREMENT              

  Model Number                       Corresponding Thickness (in.)

  8B3030                             0.030

  8B3032                             
  ---------------------------------- ------------------------------------

  ---------------------------------- ------------------------------------
  THICKNESS MEASUREMENT              

  Model Number                       Corresponding Thickness (in.)

  8Y1530                             0.015

  8Y1532                             

  8Y3030                             0.030

  8Y3032                             
  ---------------------------------- ------------------------------------

  ---------------------------------- ------------------------------------
  THICKNESS MEASUREMENT              

  Model Number                       Corresponding Thickness (in.)

  8YLY3030                           0.030

  8YLY3032                           
  ---------------------------------- ------------------------------------

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Electrical tests are not required for Butyl Dry Glovebox Gloves. If
material selection is Butyl, remove Test Voltage Requirements.
Otherwise, select Test Voltage Requirements based on model number(s) and
material selection identified in Section 1.4.

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  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
  test voltage                                    
  requirements                                    

  Model Number            Glove Thickness (in.)   Material Continuity
                                                  (volts-dc)

  8Y15XX                  0.015                   5,000

  8Y30XX                  0.030                   10,000

  **NOTE:** This test                             
  applies only to those                           
  gloves that do not                              
  contain carbon                                  
  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------

  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
  test voltage                                    
  requirements                                    

  Model Number            Glove Thickness (in.)   Material Continuity
                                                  (volts-dc)

  8YLY30XX                0.030                   10,000

  **NOTE:** This test                             
  applies only to those                           
  gloves that do not                              
  contain carbon                                  
  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------

Section 11 5311.14 -- Attachment 2

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Remove material specifications that are not applicable based on material
selection identified in Section 1.4.

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Specifications for 8B3030, 8B3032 Butyl

General requirements

Butyl is the base material used in the fabrication of the gloves.

standards and required reports

Supplier to submit, with each report on lot tests, certification to
applicable portions of the two ASTM standards as follows:

ASTM D120-95

ASTM F1236-96-e1

+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| Thickness   |             |             |             |             |
| M           |             |             |             |             |
| easurements |             |             |             |             |
| (inches)    |             |             |             |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| Thickness   | Minimum     | Maximum     | Maximum     | Maximum at  |
|             |             |             |             | any one     |
|             |             | 1-inch      | 1-inch      | point       |
|             |             | square      | square      |             |
|             |             |             |             |             |
|             |             | on hand     | on arm      |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| 0.030       | 0.022       | 0.044       | 0.040       | 0.050       |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+

+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Mechanical     |                 |                 |                 |
| Properties     |                 |                 |                 |
+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Property       | Minimum         | Maximum         | Units           |
+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Tensile        | 1800            | N/A             | psi             |
| Strength\*     |                 |                 |                 |
+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Tension set    | 0               | 20              | Percent         |
| after 10       |                 |                 |                 |
| minutes at     |                 |                 |                 |
| 300%           |                 |                 |                 |
| elongation\*\* |                 |                 |                 |
+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Ultimate       | 600             | N/A             | Percent         |
| Elongation\*\* |                 |                 |                 |
+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Accelerated    | -20 of original | +20 of original | Percent psi     |
| Aging          |                 |                 |                 |
|                | -20 of original | +20 of original |                 |
| 7 days at 158  |                 |                 |                 |
| ^o^F           |                 |                 |                 |
|                |                 |                 |                 |
| Tensile        |                 |                 |                 |
| Strength       |                 |                 |                 |
|                |                 |                 |                 |
| Ultimate       |                 |                 |                 |
| Elongation     |                 |                 |                 |
+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+

\* Per ASTM D412-98a

\*\* Per ASTM D412-97

Specifications for 8Y1530/8Y1532 and 8Y3030/8Y3032 Hypalon

General requirements

Hypalon is the base material used in the fabrication of the gloves.

standards and required reports

Supplier to submit, with each report on lot tests, certification to
applicable portions of the two ASTM standards as follows:

ASTM D120-95

ASTM F1236-96-e1

+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| Thickness   |             |             |             |             |
| M           |             |             |             |             |
| easurements |             |             |             |             |
| (inches)    |             |             |             |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| Thickness   | Minimum     | Maximum     | Maximum     | Maximum at  |
|             |             |             |             | any one     |
|             |             | 1-inch      | 1-inch      | point       |
|             |             | square      | square      |             |
|             |             |             |             |             |
|             |             | on hand     | on arm      |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| 0.015       | 0.012       | 0.020       | 0.020       | 0.025       |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| 0.030       | 0.022       | 0.044       | 0.040       | 0.050       |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+

+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Mechanical     |                 |                 |                 |
| Properties     |                 |                 |                 |
+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Property       | Minimum         | Maximum         | Units           |
+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Tensile        | 1900            | N/A             | psi             |
| Strength\*     |                 |                 |                 |
+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Tension set    | 0               | 20              | Percent         |
| after 10       |                 |                 |                 |
| minutes at     |                 |                 |                 |
| 300%           |                 |                 |                 |
| elongation\*\* |                 |                 |                 |
+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Ultimate       | 500             | N/A             | Percent         |
| Elongation\*\* |                 |                 |                 |
+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Accelerated    | -20 of original | +20 of original | Percent psi     |
| Aging          |                 |                 |                 |
|                | -20 of original | +20 of original |                 |
| 7 days at 158  |                 |                 |                 |
| ^o^F           |                 |                 |                 |
|                |                 |                 |                 |
| Tensile        |                 |                 |                 |
| Strength       |                 |                 |                 |
|                |                 |                 |                 |
| Ultimate       |                 |                 |                 |
| Elongation     |                 |                 |                 |
+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+

\* Per ASTM D412-98a

\*\* Per ASTM D412-97

Specifications for 8YLY3030, 8YLY3032 lead-loaded

neoprene, hypalon^TM^ inner and outer coating

General requirements

Neoprene, lead oxide (red) and Hypalon^TM^ are the base materials used
in the fabrication of the gloves. The inner and outer Hypalon^TM^
surfaces are to be devoid of lead oxide (red) and free of penetrations
to the neoprene-lead oxide layer. These precautions ensure that the
person wearing the glove and the materials and chemicals contacting the
glove receive no lead contamination.

lead equivalence

The nominal shielding power to soft gamma radiation equals that of
0.10-mm thick lead metal foil. Uniformity requirements mandate that
there will be no significant working area that contains less than
0.08-mm or more than 0.15-mm lead equivalence, as determined in Section
2.5.A.2.b, Normal Testing, Lead Equivalency Measurement.

standards and required reports

Supplier to submit lead equivalency reports annually.

Supplier to submit, with each report on lot tests, certification to
applicable portions of the three ASTM standards as follows:

ASTM D120-95

ASTM F1236-96-e1

ASTM F640-79

+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| Th      |         |         |         |         |         |         |
| ickness |         |         |         |         |         |         |
| Measu   |         |         |         |         |         |         |
| rements |         |         |         |         |         |         |
| (       |         |         |         |         |         |         |
| inches) |         |         |         |         |         |         |
+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| Th      | Minimum | Maximum | Maximum | Maximum | inner   | outer   |
| ickness |         |         |         | at any  | hypa    | hypa    |
|         |         | 1-inch  | 1-inch  | one     | lon^tm^ | lon^tm^ |
|         |         | square  | square  | point   | layer   | layer   |
|         |         |         |         |         |         |         |
|         |         | on hand | on arm  |         |         |         |
+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 0.030   | 0.022   | 0.044   | 0.040   | 0.050   | 0.004   | 0.006   |
|         |         |         |         |         | to      | to      |
|         |         |         |         |         | 0.009   | 0.013   |
+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------+

+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Mechanical     |                 |                 |                 |
| Properties     |                 |                 |                 |
+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Property       | Minimum         | Maximum         | Units           |
+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Lead           | 0.08            | 0.15            | Millimeters     |
| Equivalency\*  |                 |                 |                 |
+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Tensile        | 1200            | N/A             | psi             |
| Strength\*\*   |                 |                 |                 |
+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Tension set    | 0               | 20              | Percent         |
| after 10       |                 |                 |                 |
| minutes at     |                 |                 |                 |
| 300%           |                 |                 |                 |
| el             |                 |                 |                 |
| ongation\*\*\* |                 |                 |                 |
+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Ultimate       | 300             | N/A             | Percent         |
| El             |                 |                 |                 |
| ongation\*\*\* |                 |                 |                 |
+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Accelerated    | -20 of original | +20 of original | Percent psi     |
| Aging          |                 |                 |                 |
|                | -20 of original | +20 of original |                 |
| 7 days at 158  |                 |                 |                 |
| ^o^F           |                 |                 |                 |
|                |                 |                 |                 |
| Tensile        |                 |                 |                 |
| Strength       |                 |                 |                 |
|                |                 |                 |                 |
| Ultimate       |                 |                 |                 |
| Elongation     |                 |                 |                 |
+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+

\* Per ASTM F640-79

\*\* Per ASTM D412-98a

\*\*\* Per ASTM D412-97

Section 11 5311.14 -- Attachment 3

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Author to remove sentence addressing "The lead (red) oxide/neoprene..."
under "Construction of Workmanship", examination G, when glove material
is not lead-loaded.

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  visual                                                              
  examination                                                         

  Examination       Description                      Classification   

                                                     Major            Minor

  1\. Pairing       Gloves not mated in pairs when   **X**            
                    required by the specification or                  
                    PO (for example, two left, two                    
                    right gloves submitted as a                       
                    pair, or not the same size).                      

  2\. Color         Splotchy appearance or           **X**            
                    non-uniform coloration;                           
                    establishment of a standard                       
                    color definition for creamy                       
                    white; evidence of chemical                       
                    bloom, color splash as defined                    
                    in ASTM F1236-96-e1*.*                            

  3\. Construction                                                    
  of Workmanship                                                      

  A                 Any cuts, holes, tears, rips,    **X**            
                    ruptures, nicks, snags,                           
                    abrasions, or scratches that                      
                    could impact the standard                         
                    protective qualities of the                       
                    glove.                                            

  B                 Evidence of improper finishing,  **X**            
                    such as tacky surfaces, hard                      
                    spots, lumps, or soft spots.                      

  C                 Any repair or patch.             **X**            

  D                 Any sharp pinches or creases     **X**            
                    (any radius less than the                         
                    thickness of the material in the                  
                    area of the pinch or crease).                     

  E                 Any thin spot, depression, or    **X**            
                    indentation (any spot that                        
                    appears to be thinner than the                    
                    immediate material in the area,                   
                    if the spot compared to the                       
                    adjacent area is greater than                     
                    3/8-in. in diameter and less                      
                    than the minimum thickness).                      

  F                 Age cracks (surface cracks       **X**            
                    appear as crazing; detergent                      
                    cracks formed by residue that is                  
                    not removed during the cleaning                   
                    and rinsing of the form or mold                   
                    before the dipping process).                      

  G                 Pitting, pockmarks, skin breaks, **X**            
                    or rough glove surfaces greater                   
                    than 0.060 in. in diameter that                   
                    visually appear below the                         
                    minimum glove thickness (the                      
                    lead (red) oxide/neoprene layer                   
                    required to be encased in the                     
                    Hypalon^TM^ layers with no                        
                    exposure allowed).                                

  H                 Depressions or indentations on   **X**            
                    thumb/finger crotch area                          
                    (crater-like defects on the                       
                    glove surface that visually                       
                    appear below the minimum glove                    
                    thickness).                                       

  I                 Marker lines, mold mark, parting                  **X**
                    line or flash line (a thin line                   
                    of material that results in a                     
                    slightly increased gauge                          
                    compared to the adjacent area).                   

  J                 Blisters or protuberances                         **X**
                    (raised surface defects or                        
                    bulging/swellings that protrude                   
                    above the surface of the glove).                  

  K                 Embedded foreign matter greater  **X**            
                    than 0.060 in. in diameter (a                     
                    particle of material that has                     
                    been molded into the finished                     
                    product and that may appear as a                  
                    bump when the glove is                            
                    stretched).                                       

  L                 Bad bead roll (beads on a glove  **X**            
                    cuff that have poor general                       
                    appearance and do not meet size                   
                    requirements; loose or no                         
                    adhesion rolls; non-uniform                       
                    roll),                                            

  M                 A run (excessive material that                    **X**
                    runs down usually from the                        
                    fingers, just after dipping and                   
                    before the rubber skin is formed                  
                    that does not increase the                        
                    thickness greater than three                      
                    times normal).                                    

  N                 Coagulants/water marks                            **X**
                    (conditions created from a                        
                    residue liquid on the form                        
                    before dipping).                                  

  O                 Any burned spot.                 **X**            

  P                 Bumps (imperfections on the      **X**            
                    glove surface caused by bumping                   
                    against another object and that                   
                    result in thickness below                         
                    minimum or above maximum).                        

  Q                 Construction not as specified.   **X**            

  4\. Marking                                                         

  A                 Missing, incorrect, illegible.   **X**            

  B                 Misplaced.                       **X**            

  C                 Height of character not as                        **X**
                    specified or character not                        
                    accomplished as specified.                        

  D                 Not permanent (that is, can be   **X**            
                    easily rubbed off with a                          
                    moistened thumb).                                 
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