MX2008006880A - Glove with hand-friendly coating and method of making - Google Patents

Abstract

A hand-friendly rubber glove article comprising a dried coating of an emulsified hand-friendly mixture comprising at least one water-soluble humectant moisturizer, at least one water-soluble lubricant, at least one water-soluble surfactant, and at least one water­insoluble occlusive moisturizer, which is finely and substantially uniformly dispersed within the mixture, which is transferred to the skin of a wearer upon activation with skin-generated moisture, and, optionally, a fabric-adherent cuff region and/or a texturized surface and methods of making the emulsified hand-friendly mixture and the glove article.

Description

GLOVE WITH ADEQUATE HAND COATING AND DEVELOPMENT METHOD FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to articles of rubber gloves with a suitable coating for hands on the surface in contact with the skin and a method for making them.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Articles in contact with the skin, such as gloves, particularly medical gloves, are commonly used as a protective barrier against contamination of the user by chemicals and body fluids containing microorganisms including bacteria and / or viruses and the like. . In addition, gloves also protect the wearer from injuries resulting from abrasive action. In itself, these gloves and other articles in contact with the skin are manufactured in such a way that they are completely impervious to contaminants or microorganisms during their use. To maintain this barrier integrity, the gloves need to be free of defects, such as holes (eg, pinholes) and tears. The gloves should also have easy-to-apply and remove properties, particularly for medical glove applications, where the time available for glove placement may be a matter of seconds. There are three specific aspects of placement properties in relation to medical gloves, more specifically surgical gloves, especially the placement of gloves in dry, wet or wet hands and double glove. In the event that the user has difficulty placing the gloves, he will usually stop using those particular gloves and will try to choose gloves that provide superior placement properties. Ordinarily, users of surgical gloves wash their hands before putting on gloves. In most cases, your hands are either wet or wet when you try to put on gloves. In many cases, double glove is placed, one on top of the other to provide an additional layer of glove as a barrier. In case the outer glove is torn or cut, the surgeon can, in a simple way, remove the outer glove without having to wash his hands and begin the glove placement process once more, a task that can take additional time during Surgery. Therefore, the properties of the double glove or double placement are extremely important. In order to achieve good double glove properties, the inner surface of the outer glove and the outer surface of the inner glove need to be smooth so that they can slide easily against each other. However, the outer surface of the glove should not be too taut, as this would result in poor grip properties, causing the user difficulty in holding or operating the surgical instruments. Therefore, the outer surface of the gloves must have a certain level of viscosity to provide adequate grip properties and not cause difficulty in the double glove to the user, while the inner surface of the gloves should be as smooth as possible. The processes of placing and flexing the gloves during use involve stretching. Therefore, it is important that the gloves, in particular medical gloves, are flexible, that is, that they have good enough tension properties to prevent tearing or breaking during placement or use. Any coating applied to the glove for easy placement should not interfere with the tensile and stretch properties of the glove's rubber elastomer. Other important properties of gloves, in particular surgical gloves, include a feeling of comfort during use. To achieve this, the gloves must fit well without being baggy and should contour the shape of the hand. The glove is adjusted on the surface of the hand with an almost uniform stretch on all sides with no particular area more tight than others, because this highly-adjusted area will result in a feeling of glove pressure. This proper glove adjustment is designed in the shape of the glove by using a mold with the shape of the hand. In addition, the elastomeric materials used for the glove should be soft and adjustable so that the hands experience minimal stress when in use. Unfortunately, soft materials such as natural rubber and polyisoprene are usually sticky and, therefore, require a surface treatment, such as chlorination, siliconization, or a polymer coating to avoid inherent stickiness. The polymer coating process laminates the surface of the glove with a thin layer of synthetic polymer, usually up to several micrometers in thickness, having a coefficient of low friction value to provide anti-tack and good sliding properties, as described in U.S. Patent No. 6,709,725 to Lai et al., which discloses an elastomeric article of natural or synthetic rubber having a coating layer containing a mixture of a film forming polymer and a wax. A dust-free glove article without chlorination can also be made, using a powder-free coagulant system as described in US Patent Number 6,352,666 to Nile et al., Which describes a process for the manufacture of rubber articles. In this description, a powder-free coagulant for use in latex submerging processes comprises a stable salt dispersion of a polychloroprene rubber and an inorganic metal salt and a dust-free release agent comprising a polypropylene wax emulsion and a cationic surfactant. Also, the glove's grip should not slip or roll during use. In case this happens, the user's hand is exposed and the biological and chemical fluids can contaminate the user. Regardless of these properties, it is also essential for the glove or its surfaces that are suitable for the user's hands, in particular medical gloves, where the glove is worn for a period of one to two hours. Because the glove is a barrier, moisture generated in the skin is trapped between the wearer's skin and the latex barrier layer of the glove. The latex barrier layer of the glove must contain few or no skin irritants, such as sodium dodecyl sulfate, a commonly used surfactant, or calcium nitrate, a commonly used coagulant, or allergens, such as rubber accelerators. and latex proteins, which are other chemicals for rubber processing that can cause skin irritation and allergenic reactions. It is known that health care workers wash their hands regularly to maintain hygiene in them. This causes the removal of the protective layer of lipids from the skin and, therefore, the natural hydration of the skin is lost. When the glove is removed, the hydration generated in the skin dries quickly, and the hands dry in a short time. After prolonged use of a glove, the skin becomes very dry and can crack. Crack formation allows microorganisms, allergens and other harmful substances to enter the body, resulting in skin problems and general health problems. To address this issue, it has been suggested to apply a moisturizer and other skin protection and repair agents on the inner surface of the glove during the manufacturing process thereof. However, the application of the moisturizer can have adverse effects on the properties of the glove, including the deterioration of the tensile strength of the rubber barrier layer, the wet appearance of the interior of the glove, or the blocking of the interior surfaces of the glove. , where the inside surfaces of the glove adhere to each other, causing difficulty to place them. U.S. Patent Number 5,614,202 to DeFina discloses a multi-layer hydration glove. The middle layer of the glove is saturated with lotion, which can migrate to the user's hand through the pores of the inner layer, while the outer layer is made of non-porous material. However, there is no formulation presented in the patent. U.S. Patent Number 6,638,587 to Wang et al, presents an elastomeric article having a coating of silicone-based compound. An elastomeric article, such as a latex glove, is coated with an aqueous dispersion containing a compound of a modified silicone polymer, for example, a silicone modified polyurethane, and silicone resin particles integrated therein. The interaction between the silicone groups in the polymer and in the particles increases the binding efficiency of the particles to the latex material. The gloves and other articles contain a contact surface with micro-rough skin and exhibit a reduced coefficient of friction and increased lubrication, therefore, intensifying the placement properties. There is no indication that the coating protects the hydration of the skin. U.S. Patent No. 6,787,490 to Shipp discloses a glove delivery delivery system. A cellulosic substrate includes a flexible planar sheet substantially of at least one layer. The layer has a front side and a back side with a positioning agent related to at least one side of the sheet. The positioning agent is transferable from a sheet to an object or individual other than the sheet. The placing agent is a biocompatible and sterilizable composition and contains a wetting agent, a silicone, skin health agents, residual antimicrobial substrate agents, antimicrobial agents or aloe vera, vitamin E and emollients. The coating is applied to a cellulosic material, not to an elastomeric rubber product. U.S. Patent Application Publication Number 2004/0115250 for Loo et al., Presents a glove treated with chamomile / aloe vera. The treating solution comprises water, glycerol, and a botanical extract to be applied to the inner surface of a glove. However, there are no lubricants and surfactants in the formulation. U.S. Patent Application Publication Number 2004/0115379 for Conley et al, presents a method for the treatment of an elastomeric article. The method includes the provisioning of a flexible nonwoven fabric substrate having a treatment comprising a behenetrimonium methosulfate, distearyldimonium chloride, and dimethyl-dioctadecyl ammonium chloride surfactant. The elastomeric article has an exposed surface, which is an outer surface of the elastomeric article. When the elastomeric article is placed with the substrate in a tumbling apparatus, and tumbled at a temperature between 20-80 ° C, the treatment is transferred from the substrate to the exposed surface of the elastomeric article. The elastomeric article is then inverted and the inner surface is exposed and drilled with a silicone lubricant. The coating of the surfactant on the outer surface of the elastomeric article is only a surfactant and can improve the double placement of the "glove" The silicone coating is greasy and deficiently extends on the interior surface of the glove and allows the best easy placement of a glove.It does not aid in moisture retention and has a sticky glove feel.US Patent Application Publication Number 2004/0217506 for Vistins presents a method of treating a partially solidified elastomeric matrix. an open cell transfer substrate or nonwoven material that includes a treatment.The treatment comprises an emollient, a humectant, a skin conditioner, an extract and silicone lubricant or agents for the health of the skin. The elastomeric matrix has an exposed surface and the contact of the matrix with the transfer substrate transfers the treatment of the substrate to the exposed surface of the elastomeric matrix. The transfer of these treatment agents to the exposed surface of a partially solidified elastomeric matrix does not guarantee that any of these treatment agents will survive the glove manufacturing process, which includes heating, various washing steps, and chlorination. or other chemical treatments. In addition, the action of partially contacting the solidified elastomeric matrix in a mold and detachment of the substrate can produce holes and other defects in the elastomeric matrix, which is unacceptable in a glove, which is considered as a barrier layer . In an International Patent Application Publication Number WO 2004/037305 Al and U.S. Patent Application Publication Number 2004/0126604 to Wang et al, it discloses a coating composition for the skin contact surface of an article elastomeric The therapeutic, moisturizing coating composition is thermally stable, resisting 70 ° C, therefore, it is hydrated upon contact with a moisturized skin surface to become a liquid "lotion" form during use of the article. Therefore, the coating is not inherently "moisturizing"; however, it requires perspiration of the skin to activate the coating. The moisturizing composition consists of a moisturizer of polyhydric alcohol, which is pantothenol, glycerin or sorbitol, and an alpha-hydroxy lactone, which is gluconolactone, which is soluble in water and hydratable upon contact with the skin. The composition further comprises a water soluble polymer, which forms a film, which is chitosan. For placement properties in wet or damp hands, 1% cetyl pyridinium chloride (CPC) is added to the mixture. There are no emollients insoluble in water in this composition. U.S. Patent Application Publication Number 2004/0241201, which is a continuation of U.S. Patent Application Publication Number 2004/0126604, discloses a coating composition containing a hydration promoter and a soluble hydrating agent. water, or a water-soluble moisturizer and a polymer that forms a water-soluble film, or a water-soluble moisturizer and an exfoliant, or a water-soluble moisturizer and microporous particles. However, there are no lubricants to facilitate placement and occlusive hydration to promote the spreading of the coating in the formulation. International Patent Application Publication Number WO 2004/060338 for Lew et al, discloses a topical skin care formulation (TSF) and articles of submerged elastomeric rubber polymer produced by the use of the TSF. The TSF includes effective amounts of Vitamins A, B and E, alpha-lipoic acid, eucalyptus, jojoba and a carrier, such as an emollient cream, and protects and softens the human skin, which is in contact with the surface of the article. of submerged elastomeric rubber polymer. The oil-based formulation can be applied to the submerged elastomeric article after the final step of washing and drying to evaporate the water to form a substantially uniform coating. This coating is for polymeric articles of submerged elastomeric rubber, such as rubber gloves and condoms, and has the ability to provide the user with the benefits of additional protection, due to the coating materials, such as antiseptic and protective, moisturizing, and also improved comfort, due to the effects of calm and freshness. It has been shown that non-sterile submerged elastomeric rubber polymeric articles coated with TSF have lower bacterial counts than similar uncoated submerged elastomeric rubber articles. It is claimed that the coating material does not impair the physical properties of the polymer articles of submerged elastomeric rubber. The composition contains 10-50% emollient cream, which is carrier, to apply on the surface of the gloves. The drawback of the proposed formulation is that it contains a too high level of emollient, which is commonly an oil. Soaking polyisoprene and natural rubber gloves in the high oil content mixture can cause bumps and deterioration in the physical properties of the gloves. International Patent Application Publication Number WO2004 / 060432 and US Patent Application Publication Number US2004 / 0122382 for Johnson et al, disclose elastomeric articles with a beneficial coating on the surface. The coating separates from the surface of the glove and is transferred to the skin and emulsified due to the hydration generated in the skin. The coating includes a carrier, which is a self-emulsifying wax and a behenetrimony methosulfate composed of quaternary ammonium. The coating also includes an additive selected from the group consisting of an emollient, a humectant, an antioxidant, a neutralizing agent, a chelating agent, an anti-irritant, a vitamin, a skin conditioner, an alpha-hydroxide acid, a moisturizer , a beneficial botanical agent, and an extract. In addition, the carrier may contain dimethicone silicone polymer. However, the silicone polymer is insoluble in moisture, destroying the self-emulsification of the carrier. The coating has the hydration generated in the skin to separate the carrier and disperse the beneficial agent in the skin while the carrier emulsifies. There are no surfactants or active lubricants in this composition and, as a result, the distribution of the coating on the surface of the skin is poor. Patent Application JP2004 / 190164 for Ochi et al, describes novel gloves that have the effect of positively hydrating the skin of the user's hand, as well as only protecting the hand from external stimulation, or reducing stimulation. of the glove itself. The glove is formed by rubber or resin, and retains urea at least on the inner surface thereof. The urea is preferably contained in the glove itself, and it is more preferred that the content of the urea be 0.1-10% by weight. However, the formulation contains non-occlusive moisturizers or surfactants to promote the spreading of the coating and a lubricant to facilitate the placement of the glove. International Patent Application Publication Number WO2005 / 036996 and U.S. Patent Application Publication Number 2005/0081278 for Williams present a polymeric glove with a lotion coating and a method of making the same. The disposable glove comprises a polymeric material having an inner surface for contact with the skin of a wearer coated with a film-forming polyurethane compound and an oil-based emollient comprising petrolatum, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, cyclomethicone or Ceteareth 20. A method for making a glove is also presented. These emollients based on oils and pretolate do not easily disperse in an aqueous coating and cause synthetic and natural rubber articles to bulge and, therefore, result in the degradation of tensile strength and elongation properties. In addition, there is a moisturizer not soluble in water in the formulation. In addition, the use of polyurethane that forms film in the formulation will make application of the coating difficult by autonomous drumming and drying method. This is because the polyurethane, when dried, will adhere to the dryer, and this will make it difficult to clean the dryer accordingly. There remains a need in the art for a suitable coating for the hands, which covers the surfaces of the gloves in contact with the hands and facilitates dry placement, wet placement and double placement, while still providing adequate glove grip properties. so that the surgical executions can be managed effectively. The coating composition desirably prevents rapid drying of the hydration generated on the skin when the glove is removed and prevents skin cracks, therefore, provides an adequate and protective coating for the hands. The coating composition does not desirably damage the elastomeric rubber article and comprises its tensile and stretch properties. It is an object of the present invention to provide such a coating as well as a glove comprising such a coating and methods for making a composition like this and a glove. These and other objects and advantages of the present invention, as well as additional inventive features, will become apparent from the detailed description herein.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a rubber glove article suitable for the hands having a fist region and an inner glove region. The glove comprises a dry coating of an emulsified suitable hand mix, which comprises at least one water soluble moisturizing moisturizing emulsion, at least one water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer, at least one water-soluble lubricant, and at least one water-soluble surfactant. The water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer is dispersed evenly and substantially uniformly within the mixture. The dry coating retains the water insoluble occlusive moisturizer and the proper coating for the hands is transferred to the skin of a user at the time of activation with the hydration generated on the skin. The glove article optionally comprises an adherent fabric cuff region ranging in width from about 0.5 cm to about 10 cm and / or an inner glove region comprising an integral textured surface having a roughness of surface from about 10 nm to about 500 nm. The present invention further provides a method for producing an emulsified mixture suitable for hands. The method includes: a. dissolving in water one or more water-soluble moisturizing moisturizing emulsions, one or more water-soluble lubricants, one or more water-soluble surfactants and, optionally, one or more water-soluble anti-microbial agents; b. add to the resulting solution one or more occlusive humectants insoluble in water and, optionally, one or more anti-microbial agents insoluble in water; and c. passing the mixture through a colloidal mill to finely disperse one or more water-insoluble occlusive moisturizers, after which an emulsified mixture suitable for hands is produced. A method for producing a rubber hand glove article suitable for hands comprising a cuff region and an integral glove region is still further provided. The method includes: a. immersing a preheated mold in an aqueous coagulant comprising an inorganic metal salt, calcium carbonate powder, a surfactant, and a thickener, and drying it in the mold; b. immerse the mold in rubber latex to form a curdled rubber layer; c. leaching the glove in the mold in hot water; d. immersing the glove in the mold in an aqueous dispersion containing polyurethane, a wax dispersion, a hardening modifier to form an interior smooth polymer coating; and. leaching the glove in the mold in hot water; F. heat and cure the rubber glove in the mold; g. leaching the rubber glove in the mold in hot water; h. drying and unmolding the rubber glove from the mold; i. rinse the glove with water to remove the calcium carbonate powder; j. treat the glove with chlorinated water; k. rinse the glove with water; 1. tapping the glove with an emulsified hand-suitable mixture comprising at least one water-soluble moisturizer, at least one water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer, at least one lubricant, and at least one surfactant; m. pre-drying the glove in a drum dryer; n. spray the glove with water in the drum dryer without heating; I. Warm the glove to complete the drying.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a rubber glove article suitable for hands having a fist region and an integral glove region. "Suitable for hands" means non-irritating, non-allergenic, non-abrasive, non-corrosive and bio-compatible with the skin, mucous membranes, and blood. The gloves can be industrial or medical. Medical gloves can be inspection gloves or surgical gloves. The glove comprises a dry coating of an emulsified mixture suitable for hands, which comprises at least one hydrating water-soluble moisturizing emulsion., at least one water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer, at least one water-soluble lubricant, and at least one water-soluble surfactant. The components of the suitable mixture for hands can be dissolved, or dispersed homogeneously, suspended, or emulsified in the aqueous medium. The water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer is dispersed evenly, substantially and finely within the mixture. The dry coating retains the water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer while retaining the uniform dispersion, and the suitable coating for hands is transferred to the skin of a user at the time of activation with the hydration generated in the skin. The glove article further comprises, optionally, an adherent fabric cuff region ranging in width from about 0.5 cm to about 10 cm and / or an integral glove region comprising an integral textured surface having a roughness of surface area of about 10 nm to about 500 nm according to the measurement of the atomic force microscope. The proper hand mix is emulsified in a colloid mill that produces emulsified particles in a size range of about 0.05 microns (μm) to about 5 microns (μm). The water soluble moisturizing moisturizing emulsion can be any soluble moisturizer. The moisturizing moisturizing emulsion penetrates the skin's cornea and attracts and helps retain water. Examples include, but are not limited to, glycerol, lactic acid, a lactic acid derivative, urea, and a combination of two or more of the foregoing. Preferably, the water soluble moisturizing moisturizing emulsion is glycerol (eg, USP 99.5% glycerin (Behn Meyer, UEP Industrial Park, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malasya)). The glycerol is preferably present in an amount ranging from about 0.5% to about 10% by weight, more preferably from about 3% to about 7% by weight, of the mixture suitable for hands. Alternatively, the water soluble moisturizing moisturizing emulsion is sodium lactate (Purac Co., Suite 18, Level 22, Tower 2, MNI Twins 11 Jalan Pinang 504 50 Kuala Lumpur Malasya), potassium lactate, zinc lactate, lactate of calcium, magnesium lactate, ammonium lactate, or lactic acid, one or more of which are, preferably, present in a total amount of from about 0.5% to about 5% by weight of the mixture suitable for hands. Alternatively, the water soluble moisturizing moisturizing emulsion is urea (Behn Meyer UEP Industrial Park, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia), which is preferably present in an amount of about 0.5% to about 10% by weight of the right mix for hands. The water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer can be any suitable occlusive moisturizer. The occlusive moisturizer forms a protective barrier and prevents the skin against dryness. It also improves the placement of the gloves and the double glove. The water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer should not degrade synthetic or natural rubber by bulking and should not adversely affect the tension and stretch properties of synthetic or natural latex. Examples include, but are not limited to, polydimethylsiloxane (dimethicone), oleyl erucate, and a combination thereof. Preferably, the water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer is polydimethylsiloxane (e.g., DC2-1352, DC-HMW2220, and DC2-1029 (Dow Corning Co., Midland, Mich.) The polydimethylsiloxane is preferably present in an amount of about 0.3% to about 2.0% by weight of the appropriate hand mix Alternatively, the water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer is oleyl erucate (e.g., Cetiol J-600 (Cognis Co. 5051 Estecreek Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio) ), which is preferably present in an amount of about 0.5% to about 10% by weight of the mixture suitable for hands.The lubricant can be any suitable lubricant.The lubricant provides smoothness, softness and hydration, and improves dry placement and double glove. Examples include, but are not limited to, polyethylene oxide, a polyethylene glycol copolymer and polypropylene glycol, and a combination thereof. Preferably, the lubricant is polyethylene oxide (e.g., Polyox WSR N60K (Amerchol Co., Edison, New Jersey)), which is preferably present in an amount of from about 0.01% to about 3% by weight of the right mix for hands. Alternatively, the lubricant is a copolymer of polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol (for example, Ucon 75H450 (Dow)), which is preferably present in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 10% by weight of the appropriate mixture for hands The water soluble surfactant can be any suitable surfactant. The surfactant stabilizes the emulsion of the mixture suitable for hands so that the water-insoluble occlusive moisturizers are well dispersed. The surfactant also improves placement and double glove. Examples include, but are not limited to, polyoxyethylene 20 (sorbitan mono-oleate) (e.g., Ecoteric T80 (Huntsman, 500 Huntsman Way, Salt Lake City, Utah), nonylphenol ethoxylate, and a combination thereof. preferably, the surfactant is nonylphenol ethoxylate (e.g., Teric N100 (Huntsman, 500 Huntsman Way, Salt Lake City, Utah).) Nonylphenol ethoxylate is preferably present in an amount of about 0.5% to about 10. % by weight of the suitable mixture for hands Alternatively, the surfactant is polyoxyethylene 20 (sorbitan monooleate), which is preferably present in an amount of about 0.5% to about 10% by weight of the mixture Suitable for hands The suitable hand mix can additionally comprise an antimicrobial agent Any suitable antimicrobial agent can be used as far as it is soluble or dispersible in a water based emulsion. Suitable antimicrobial agents include, but are not limited to, chlorohexidine or a salt thereof, biguanides or a salt thereof, a chlorinated phenol, nitro phenyl acetate, phenylhydrazine, polybrominated salicylanilide, ether 2,4,4'-trichloro-2 '-hydroxydiphenyl, and chlorhexidine digloconate. Because the process of producing the suitable coating mixture for hands involves colloidal milling, both water-soluble and water-insoluble antimicrobial agents can be incorporated into the proper coating for hands. Preferably, the antimicrobial agent is present in an amount up to about 5% of the weight of the suitable hand mix. In view of the foregoing, the suitable coating mixture for hands preferably has a surface tension in the range of about 0.01 to about 0.10 N / m. In addition, the suitable coating mixture for hands preferably has a contact angle with the surface of about 5 to about 70 degrees. The proper coating for hands is used to refer to the right mix for hands after it has been applied to the glove and dried. The rubber may be a natural rubber, such as a Guayule or Hevea natural rubber, or a synthetic rubber, such as a synthetic polyisoprene rubber, polychloroprene, a copolymer of chloroprene and dichlorobutadiene, nitrile butadiene rubber. Other examples include neoprene latex, solution or polyurethane latex, styrene-isoprene-styrene copolymer solution, or mixtures thereof.

The present invention further provides a method for producing a suitable emulsified hand mix. The method includes: a. dissolving in water one or more water-soluble moisturizing moisturizing emulsions, one or more water-soluble lubricants, one or more water-soluble surfactants and, optionally, one or more water-soluble antimicrobial agents; b. add to the resulting solution one or more water-insoluble occlusive moisturizers and, optionally, one or more water-soluble antimicrobial agents; and c. passing the mixture through a colloidal mill to finely disperse one or more water insoluble occlusive moisturizers, after which an emulsified mixture suitable for hands is produced. The mixture is emulsified by high speed separation in a colloid mill such as a Silverson mixer (Silverson Machines, 355 Chestnut St. East Longmeadow, Massachusetts) running at 10,000 rpm, a Charlotte mill (Chemi Colloid Laboratories, Inc., 55 Herricks). Road, Garden City Park, New York), or a Waukesha mill (Waukesha Cherry-Burrell, 611 Sugar Creek Rd., Delavan, Wisconsin). In the conventional mill, the rotor and the stator are adjusted to a distance of about 0.020 to about 0.080 inches with the intermediate range being more advantageous. One or more water-soluble occlusive moisturizers and, when present, one or more water-insoluble antimicrobial agents are dispersed at an average particle size of about 0.05 microns (μm) to about 5 microns (μm) in diameter. A method for producing a rubber hand glove article suitable for hands comprising a cuff region and an integral glove region is still further provided. The method includes: a. immersing a preheated mold in an aqueous coagulant comprising an inorganic metal salt, calcium carbonate powder, a surfactant, and a thickener, and drying it in the mold; b. immerse the mold in rubber latex to form a curdled rubber layer; c. leaching the glove in the mold in hot water; d. immersing the glove in the mold in an aqueous dispersion containing polyurethane, a wax dispersion, a hardening modifier to form an interior smooth polymer coating; and. leaching the glove in the mold in hot water; F. heat and cure the rubber glove in the mold; g. leaching the rubber glove in the mold in hot water; h. drying and unmolding the rubber glove from the mold; i. rinse the glove with water to remove the calcium carbonate powder; j. treat the glove with chlorinated water; k. rinse the glove with water; 1. tapping the glove with an emulsified hand-suitable mixture comprising at least one water-soluble moisturizer, at least one water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer, at least one lubricant, and at least one surfactant; m. pre-drying the glove in a drum dryer; n. spray the glove with water in the drum dryer without heating; I. Warm the glove to complete the drying. Preferably, in "d" the glove is dipped to a depth of about 0.5 cm to about 10 cm from the edge of the glove cuff region so that the region of the cuff is made of adherent fabric. The method may further comprise the packing of the gloves in pairs or packages. If desired, the method can still additionally comprise the sterilization of the packaged gloves when exposing the packed gloves to gamma radiation. This process is described in U.S. Patent Application Number 11 / 291,237, filed December 1, 2005, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. The glove is coated with the emulsified mixture suitable for hands after the latex glove product is cured and rinsed with water for the last time. The proper mixture for hands is dispersed, evenly, on the inside and outside surface of the glove, due to the spreading effect imparted by the surfactant present in the mixture suitable for hands. When the suitable hand mix is dry, the water in the suitable hand mix evaporates, leaving behind a fine and substantially uniform dispersion of the water-insoluble occlusive moisturizers in a water-soluble coating, even when the coating is very thin. The water-soluble portion of the coating comprises one or more water-soluble humectants, one or more water-soluble lubricants and one or more water-soluble surfactants and, optionally, water-insoluble and / or soluble antimicrobial agents as described above. . In a final step, the outer surface of the glove is washed with a water sprayer or the glove is placed on a support and fastened to rinse with water or spray on the outer surface to remove the coating on the surface that is not in contact with the skin, while protecting the inside surface of the glove, which is coated with the right mixture for hands, from rinsing or spraying with water, followed by the drying of the glove. The water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer dispersed within the suitable hand mix does not degrade the tensile and stretch properties of synthetic and natural rubber elastomers at the concentrations used in the appropriate hand mix. In addition, the amount of water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer dispersed in a uniform, substantial and fine manner is small compared to the total volume of the suitable mixture for hands, thus limiting the amount of exposure of the water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer to the elastomeric surface of the latex. . As a result, the prolonged contact between the suitable hand coating and the rubber glove surface during the storage and transportation of the glove does not deteriorate the mechanical properties, more particularly, the stretching properties and water soluble tensile strength of the rubber. . When the user wears the glove, the appropriate coating for hands on the surface in contact with the skin facilitates the dry placement of the glove due to the presence of a lubricant. In addition, the water-soluble humectant, in general, retains a small amount of moisture that also aids dry-placement characteristics and, together with the water-soluble surfactant, disperses the coating on the skin; therefore, it provides a feeling of comfort and smoothness. The suitable coating for hands is hydrated very quickly by the moisture generated in the skin and the solubilized water-soluble portion of the suitable coating for hands containing the fine and substantially uniform dispersion of the water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer is effectively distributed in the surface of the user's skin, aided by the presence of a water-soluble surfactant within the dry coating suitable for hands. When the glove is removed after use, the loss of moisture and the cracking of the skin is prevented by the presence of the fine and substantially uniform dispersion of the water-insoluble occlusive humectant, which is transferred to the surface of the skin by the suitable coating for hands and which prevents the rapid evaporation of the hydration generated in the skin. In doing this, the water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer acts as a barrier for skin cracking infections with microorganisms and prevents allergic reactions to offensive proteins in the natural rubber and / or residual chemicals used during manufacture. The proper coating for hands is not inherently of poor quality and does not generate blockage when applied correctly. Therefore, prior chlorination may not be necessary, avoiding an environmentally unfavorable step. The glove with suitable coating for hands has a lighter color and provides a softer feeling to the user compared to gloves without proper coating for hands. In addition, the placement in dry hands, wet hands or wet hands and the properties of the double glove with a suitable coating for hands is also much better. The user will also experience less hand fatigue during use. After removing the glove from the user's hand, the migration of the appropriate glove hand coating to the hand through the action of rubbing and moisturizing results in the skin's hydration, and a smoothness and feeling of softness to the user. The suitable glove article for hands may comprise a region of a sticky cloth cuff, which may range in width from about 0.5 cm to about 10 cm. The grip of adherent fabric prevents the glove from slipping or rolling during use, while the proper coating for hands on the inner surface or in contact with the skin moisturizes the user's skin. The method for producing an adherent fabric fist comprises the steps of forming a submerged latex article in the usual manner and submerging the portion of the glove that is not required to be of poor quality in an aqueous dispersion of a film forming polymer. , such as polyurethane or a synthetic wax. The portion of the glove that is not immersed in the aqueous dispersion retains the viscosity of the latex product and provides resistance to the winding of cuffs. More specifically, the method comprises immersing a preheated glove mold in an aqueous coagulant containing water, an inorganic metal salt, at least one surfactant, a thickener, and calcium carbonate; remove and dry; immersing the glove mold in natural rubber, synthetic latex, or mixtures of these prior compounds with substances selected from peroxide, sulfur, an accelerator, an activator, an antioxidant, and fillers to form a curdled rubber layer; immersing the glove in the mold in an aqueous dispersion containing a polymer forming film or copolymer, a synthetic wax and a hardening modifier at a level of about 0.5 cm to about 10 cm from the edge of the cuff to produce a region of fist of adherent fabric of a width of about 0.5 cm to about 10 cm; leaching the rubber glove in the mold in hot water; Heat the rubber glove to carry out the curing and drying; leaching the rubber glove in the mold in hot water; remove and dry; unmold the mold glove; rinse the glove with water to remove the calcium carbonate; chlorinate the glove by tumbling it in chlorinated water, rinse the glove with water; neutralize, optionally, with commercial soda; soaking the glove in the suitable hand mix comprising at least one water-soluble moisturizing moisturizing emulsion, at least one water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer, at least one water-soluble surfactant, and at least one water-soluble lubricant as described above; pre-drying the glove in a drum dryer; spray the glove with water to remove the appropriate hand mix on the outer surface of the glove or, optionally, place the glove on a stand and spray or rinse the glove with water to remove the appropriate hand mix from the outer surface of the glove. glove; Dry the glove in the drum dryer to complete the drying and, optionally, pack the gloves in pairs or packages and, optionally, sterilize the packed gloves. The suitable glove article for hands may comprise an integral glove region with a textured surface, which may vary from about 10 nm to about 500 nm. The appropriate hand mix enters the cavities of the textured surfaces so that the cavities act as reservoirs for the proper mix for hands. The asperities of the rough surface limit the contact between the adjacent surfaces of the interior of the glove, therefore, they prevent the blocking of the glove. Asperities also reduce friction when placing the glove, providing wet and dry fitting characteristics as well as double glove features. One method for generating a textured surface is by submerging the glove in the mold in an aqueous dispersion containing a polymer that forms a film or copolymer such as polyurethane or acrylic polymers and copolymers; a synthetic wax such as high density polyethylene wax or oxidized polyethylene wax; and a hardening modifier such as melamine-formaldehyde resin, poly (2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate), as described in U.S. Patent No. 6,709,725 to Lai et al., which discloses an elastomeric article having a layer of natural or synthetic rubber and at least one layer of a coating containing a mixture of a film forming polymer and a wax.

According to the present invention, the efficiency to apply the suitable mixture for hands on the surface of the glove depends on several factors. These include the tension of the surface of the mixture suitable for hands, which is governed by the hydrophilic and hydrophobic relationship of the components, and the roughness of the inner surface of the glove. The water-soluble components are hydrophilic, while the water-insoluble components are hydrophobic. When the tension of the surface of the mixture suitable for hands is very high, that is, when the hydrophobic component is too high, the wetting of the surface of the glove by the mixture is deficient and, therefore, less than the adequate mixture for hands is coated on the surface of the glove. When a suitable mixture for hands with a too high surface tension makes contact with the surface of the glove, the contact angle is close to 180 degrees, leading to the thickness, interrupted droplets and a poor coating. A glove with a coating that contains a high hydrophobic component gives a viscous, greasy feel. On the other hand, when the tension of the surface of the suitable mixture for hands is too low, that is to say, when the hydrophilic component is too high, it is very good to soak the surface of the glove by the mixture and, therefore, more suitable mixture for hands is coated on the surface. This low surface tension results in a contact angle in the range of 0 to 50 degrees and results in a thin coating of the suitable coating mixture for hands. In addition, a glove with a coating containing a too high hydrophilic component will tend to block, i.e. the interior surfaces will adhere to one another. In addition, it will also give a sticky feeling to the user, and the glove is not easily placed. The preferred surface tension of the suitable hand mix of the subject invention is in the range of about 0.01 to about 0.08 N / m. The preferred contact angle of the suitable hand mix with the latex surface is from about 5 to about 70 degrees. When the interior surface of the glove is textured, a larger amount of suitable hand mix can be applied without having a greasy feel of the proper coating for hands. Also, the interior surfaces of the glove do not block or adhere to each other, because the protrusions of a micro-rough surface prevent full contact between suitable coatings for hands applied to the two surfaces that will be in contact. In addition, a larger amount of suitable coating for hands is available as a deposit in the cavities between the protrusions of the micro-rough surface and is coated on the surface of the skin when moisturized by the moisturizer generated on the skin. The rubber glove suitable for the application of the suitable coating for hands on the inner surface in contact with the skin may be made by conventional methods using a glove mold dipped in a calcium carbonate or other coagulating powder system or a free-flowing system. powder as described in U.S. Patent Number 6,075,081, U.S. Patent Number 6,347,409, and U.S. Patent Number 6,352,666 and then cured. For a glove produced using a powder-free coagulant system, the appropriate hand mix is applied directly to the glove, that is, while the glove is still in the mold, after the healing step. For a glove produced using a coagulating powder system, after removing the glove from the mold, the glove is rinsed with water, followed by drumming with a chlorinated solution, optionally neutralizing with commercial soda and rinsing with water. This glove is then tumbled in the appropriate hand mix that covers both the outer surface and the inside of the glove with the right mix for hands. The glove with the suitable coating for hands is previously dried in a tumble dryer at an elevated temperature, preferably at 50-80 ° C for 10-60 minutes. The proper coating for hands dries and becomes sticky and is coated on both the interior and exterior surfaces of the glove. The glove is placed, optionally, on a support and the outer surface of the glove is sprayed or rinsed with water to remove the suitable coating for hands on the outer surface, while the coating on the inner surface, which is protected from rinsing of water, remains intact. In an alternate embodiment, the glove is tumbled in a drum dryer and the water is sprayed on the outer surface of the glove and in this case, the coating on the inner surface is largely protected from water spray and most of it remains intact The glove is dried once more in the drum dryer, preferably at 50-80 ° C for 30-120 minutes. The glove can then be packaged and sterilized with gamma irradiation. EXAMPLES The following examples, which are summarized in Table 1, further illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit its scope in any way. The "%" symbol used in the examples refers to "% by weight" unless otherwise specified. The classifications used in the evaluation of the glove in the following examples for placement, double glove, blocking and wet appearance of the glove are described in Table 2, while the sensation of softness, smoothness and hydration is described in Table 3. Table 1 : Summary of Examples (1) to (4) Table 2: Classification of glove placement, double glove, blocking and wet appearance of the gloves Table 3: Classification of softness of the gloves, smoothness of the hands and sensation of hydration Table 4: Mixture of suitable coating for hands Example 1: Preparation of a glove with a suitable coating for hands on the surface in contact with the skin and a grip region of adherent fabric (with prior drying). Step 1. A surgical glove mold was immersed in an aqueous coagulant containing 20% calcium nitrate, 5% calcium carbonate powder, 0.1% Taric 340 (Huntsman 500 Huntsman Way, Salt Lake City, Utah), and 0.2% methyl cellulose QP30,000 (Union Carbide, Danbury, Connecticut), and dried in the mold. Step 2. The glove in the mold was immersed in prevulcanized natural rubber latex with 35% total solid content to form a curdled rubber layer. Step 3. The glove in the mold was leached in hot water at 60 ° C for 5 minutes. Step 4. The glove was immersed in an aqueous dispersion containing 10% Beetafin PU L9009 (BIP (Oldbruty) Limited, Tat Bank Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, United Kingdom), 3% Aquamat 213 (BYK-Chemie, Wesel , Germany), and 1% Cymel 373 (Cytec Industries, 1405 Buffalo Street, Olean, New York) to a level of 3 cm from the edge of the cuff of the latex film to form a thin polymer coating extending to 3 cm below the edge of the fist. The portion of the glove not coated by the aqueous dispersion retains the natural viscosity of the latex that forms the grip region of the adherent fabric. Step 5. The glove in the mold was heated and cured in an oven at 130 ° C for 10 minutes. Step 6. The glove in the mold was leached in hot water at 80 ° C for 30 seconds, drying and demolding the mold. Step 7. The glove was rinsed with water to remove the calcium carbonate powder. Step 8. The outer surface of the glove was treated with 0.5 g / 1 of chlorinated water for 10 seconds.

Step 9. The glove was then rinsed with water. Step 10. The glove was tumbled with a suitable coating mixture for hands as shown in Table 4, prepared by emulsifying the mixture with a Silverson mixer operating at 10,000 rpm for 30 minutes to obtain an average particle size of 0.3 microns (μm) in diameter or less. After 30 minutes of tumbling with the right hand mix, the mixture was drained. Step 11. The glove was then pre-dried in a drum dryer for 30 minutes at 70 ° C. Step 12. The water was sprayed on the glove in the drum dryer, unheated, for 6 minutes to remove the proper coating for hands from the outer surface of the glove. Step 13. The glove was dried to complete the dryness at 70 ° C for 80 minutes. Step 14. The glove was packed and sterilized with gamma irradiation. Example 2: The preparation of a glove with a suitable coating for hands on the surface in contact with the skin and a grip region of adherent fabric (without prior drying).

All the steps in Example 1 were repeated except for step 11. Example 3: The preparation of a glove without a suitable coating for hands on the surface in contact with the skin; however, with adherent cloth grip region. All the steps in Example 1 were repeated except steps 10 to 12, which were omitted. Example 4: The preparation of a glove with a suitable coating for hands on the surface in contact with the skin without a grip region of adherent fabric (with prior drying). All steps in Example 1 were repeated, except that in step 4 the glove was immersed in an aqueous dispersion containing 10% of Beetafia PU L9009, 3% of Aquamat 213, and 1% of Cymel 373 up to the edge of the cuff . The inner surface of the glove was completely coated with a polymer without a fist region of adherent fabric. Example 5: Evaluation of the placement properties in dry hands. Five testers placed the gloves of Examples (1) to (3) with their dry hands, and each tester gave his opinion according to the ease of placement of the glove as shown in Table 2. The results are shown in the Table 5.

Table 5: Dry hands placement properties The results show that the application of the appropriate coating for hands to the surface in contact with the skin of the glove significantly improved the glove placement properties in dry hands compared to a glove without the proper coating for hands. Without the previous drying step, the placement properties in the glove's dry hands were not affected. Example 6: Evaluation of the placement properties in wet hands. Five testers were given the gloves of Examples (1) to (3) to place them with wet hands, and each tester gave his opinion according to the ease of placement in wet hands as classified in Table 2. The results are shown in Table 6. Table 6: Wet hands placement properties The results indicate that the glove with suitable coating for hands had improved the wetting properties in comparison to the glove without the proper coating for hands. In addition, the previous drying helped to improve the placement properties in wet hands. Example 7: Evaluation of the properties of the double glove. Five testers were given two identical gloves of the same size, one on top of the other, from Examples (1) to (3), and each tester gave his opinion according to the double glove facility as classified in the Table. 2. The results are shown in Table 7.

Table 7: Double glove properties The results indicate that the glove with the proper coating for hands had improved the properties of double glove compared to the one that does not have adequate coating for hands. In addition, the previous drying helped to improve the glove's double glove properties. Example 8: Evaluation of the fist pull force To measure the fist roll resistance, a sleeve of a surgeon's disposable gown having the shape of a human arm was first placed in a mold. The glove was then placed in the arm mold with the part covering the sleeve cuff of the robe. Then he pulled the glove at a constant speed to detach it from the sleeve of the robe. The force required to detach the glove from the sleeve of the gown was measured as a fist pull force. The gloves of Examples (1) to (4) were tested for this fist pull force and the results are summarized in Table 8.

Table 8: Fist pull strength The results in Table 8 show that in the presence of a sticky cloth cuff region, ie, Examples (1) to (3), the resistance against rolling of the glove, as indicated by the pulling force of the cuff , it is greater than without the sticky cloth cuff region. In the presence of the suitable coating for hands, the resistance against the curl of the fist remained unaffected. Example 9: Evaluation of skin hydration An instrument called a corneometer can quantify the content of hydration in the skin of the hand. To evaluate the effects of hydration of the skin of the glove with suitable coating for hands, the content of hydration in the skin (SMC) of both hands of 30 subjects was first measured using a Multiple Probe Adapter 5 with corneometer probe CM 825 (manufactured by CK Electronic, Germany) after being conditioned for 30 minutes in a room with a relative humidity of 50 ± 5% and a temperature of 22 + 2 ^ C. The subjects were then given a glove from Example 1 for use in one hand and a glove from Example 3 in the other hand. After one hour, the gloves were removed from their hands and the moisture content in the skin was measured again, 5 minutes after the removal of the gloves, under the same controlled environment described above. The improved hydration of the skin after using the glove is obtained from the following equation: Improved hydration of the skin = [(SMC after - SMC before) x 100%] -H SMC before), where "SMC after" Y "SMC before" refer to the content of hydration in the skin after using the glove and the content of hydration in the skin before using the glove, respectively. The results of 30 subjects are summarized in Table 9. Table 9: Improved hydration of the skin From the results in Table 9, it is clear that the glove with suitable coating for hands provided improved hydration in the skin than the one that did not have adequate coating for hands. Example 10: Tension properties The tension properties of the gloves, both mature and immature (70 ° C for 7 days), were determined using the ASTMD-3577 method (ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken , Pennsylvania). The results are summarized in Table 10.

Table 10: Tension properties of gloves The results in Table 10 indicate that the proper coating for hands does not affect the tension properties of the glove. Example 11: Blocking evaluation The gloves of Examples 1 and 3 were matured in an oven at 50 ° C for 7 days. The degree of blocking was evaluated using the criteria shown in Table 2. Table 11: Blocking evaluation Note: * The degree of interior surfaces of the glove, where they are in contact with each other, adhering to each other. The degree of exterior surfaces, where they are in contact with paper, adhered to that paper. The results in Table 11 show that the proper coating for hands does not cause any blockage in the glove. Example 12: Evaluation of Wet Appearance The gloves of Examples 1 and 3 were inspected, visually, for wet appearance. The degree of wet appearance was evaluated using the criteria shown in Table 2. Table 12: Evaluation of wet appearance The results in Table 12 indicate that the proper coating for hands does not cause wet appearance in the glove. Example 13: Evaluation of glove softness Five testers were given, in an isolated chamber, a glove from Example 1 for use in one hand and a glove from Example 3 for use in the other. The softness of the gloves was evaluated by flexing the hands. The average opinions were summarized in Table 13. Table 13: Softness of the glove The results in Table 13 indicate that the glove with the proper coating for hands is softer than the one that does not have adequate coating for hands. Example 14: Evaluation of the sensation of smoothness in the hands. Five testers were given a glove from Example 1 for use in one hand and a glove from Example 3 for use in the other. After using them for an hour, both gloves were removed from the hands and the smoothness of the hands was evaluated 5 minutes after the removal of the gloves. The average opinions of the testers were summarized in Table 14. Table 14: Feeling of softness in the hands The results in Table 14 indicate that the glove with the proper coating for hands gave a feeling of greater smoothness to the user's hand than the one that did not have the proper coating for hands after using them.

Example 15: Evaluation of the sensation of hydration of the hand. Five testers were given a glove from Example 1 for use in one hand and a glove from Example 3 for use in the other. After using them for an hour, both gloves were removed from the hands and the sensation of hydration of the hands was evaluated 5 minutes after the removal of the gloves. The average opinions of the testers are summarized in Table 15. Table 15: Feeling of hydration in the hand It was found that the feeling of hydration of the user's hand after using the glove that has adequate coating for hands, is much better than the one that does not have adequate coating for hands. Example 16: The human skin irritation test based on ISO 10993 (ISO 10993-13: 1998, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 13: Identification and quantification of the degradation products of polymeric medical devices). The purpose of this test is to determine the potential irritation of the glove's skin following the exact exposure. A 2 cm x 2 cm glove sample was secured to the skin of 30 test subjects by occlusive tape for 48 hours. Upon completion, the patch was removed and the treatment site was examined for up to 48 hours. The severity of the irritation potential was graded as indicated in Table 16. Table 16: Classification of irritation potential The results of the study in the gloves of Examples 1 and 3 using 0.5% of sodium dodecyl sulfate as a positive control and 0.9% of sodium chloride as a negative control, are shown in Table 17.

Table 17: Potential for irritation of gloves It was found that both samples of Examples 1 and 3 are non-irritating, while sodium dodecyl sulfate and sodium chloride were severely irritating and non-irritating, respectively. Therefore, the proper coating for hands does not cause skin irritation to the user of the glove. Example 17: Interaction with the blood test based on ISO 10993 The purpose of this test is to determine if the leachable gloves would cause hemolysis in Vi tro, a measure of blood compatibility. The blood samples were obtained from three rabbits, combined, diluted and added to the glove extracts. Each sample was then mixed, gently, and kept at 37 ° C for 4 hours. After the incubation period, the samples were centrifuged and the resulting supernatant was added to the Drabkin reagent (a solution used in the cyanometahemoglobin method to measure hemoglobin, which consists of sodium bicarbonate, potassium cyanide and potassium ferricyanide). The percentage of transmission of the extracts was measured with a spectrometer at a wavelength of 540 nm. When using this absorbance value, the hemoglobin concentration was calculated from a standard hemoglobin curve. The percentage of the hemolytic index was calculated using the following equation: Hemoglobin concentration of the sample x 100% =% hemolytic index Hemoglobin present The common hemolytic index was the average value of duplicate samples. A hemolytic degree was assigned based on the following scheme: Table 18: Hemolytic index and Hemolytic degree The results of the study in the gloves of Examples 1 and 3 together with the positive control and the negative control are shown in Table 19. Table 19: Hemolytic grade of the extracts of the gloves The results in Table 19 show that the extracts of the gloves of both Examples 1 and 3 are compatible with blood, implying that the introduction of the suitable glove hands coating does not change the blood compatibility of the glove extract. All references, including the publications, patent applications and patents cited herein are, by this means, incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each reference was indicated individually and specifically to be incorporated by reference and was fully disclosed in This document. The use of the terms "a" and "the" and similar referents in the context to describe the invention (especially in the context of the following claims) is intended to be constructed to cover both the singular and the plural, unless here the opposite is indicated or that is contradicted by context in a clear way. It is intended that the mention of ranges of values in this document serve merely as a shorthand method to refer, individually, to each separate value that falls within the range, unless otherwise indicated herein, and each Separate value is incorporated into the specification as if it were reported individually in this document. All of the means described herein may be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or contradicted by context in a clear manner. It is intended that the use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (eg, "such as") provided herein, be merely to better illustrate the invention and not to limit the scope of the invention unless claim the opposite. No language should be constructed in the specification that indicates any unclaimed element as essential in the practice of the invention. Preferred embodiments of this invention are described herein, including the best mode known to the inventors for carrying out the invention. It should be understood that the illustrated modes are only exemplary, and should not be considered as limiting the scope of the invention.

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NOVELTY OF THE INVENTION Having described the present invention, it is considered as a novelty and, therefore, the content of the following is claimed as property: CLAIMS

1. - A rubber glove article suitable for hands having a fist region and an integral glove region, characterized in that the glove comprises a dry coating of an emulsified mixture suitable for hands, which comprises at least one moisturizer soluble in water, at least one water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer, at least one water-soluble lubricant, and at least one water-soluble surfactant, wherein the water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer is dispersed, uniformly, substantially, and finely of the mixture, by means of which the dry coating is compatible with the glove material and retains the water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer and the suitable coating for hands is transferred to the skin of a user when activated with the hydration generated in the skin.

2. The rubber glove article suitable for hands according to claim 1, characterized in that the suitable mixture for hands is emulsified in a colloidal mill that produces emulsified particles in a size of about 0.05 microns (μm) to about 5 μm.

3. The rubber glove article suitable for hands according to claim 1, characterized in that the humectant moisturizer is selected from the group consisting of glycerol, lactic acid, a lactic acid derivative, a lactate salt, urea, and a combination of two or more of the above.

4. The rubber glove article suitable for hands according to claim 1, characterized in that the water insoluble occlusive moisturizer is selected from the group consisting of polydimethylsiloxane (dimethicone), oleyl erucate, and a combination thereof.

5. The rubber glove article suitable for hands according to claim 1, characterized in that the lubricant is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene oxide, a copolymer of polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol, and a combination thereof.

6. The rubber glove article suitable for hands according to claim 1, characterized in that the rubber is selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, Guayule natural rubber, Hevea natural rubber, polychloroprene, dichlorobutadiene, butadiene nitrile rubber and synthetic polyisoprene rubber.

7. A method for producing a glove having an emulsified mixture suitable for hands, the method characterized in that it comprises: dissolving in water one or more water-soluble moisturizers, one or more water-soluble lubricants, one or more surfactants soluble in water, water and, optionally, one or more water-soluble anti-microbial agents; add to the resulting solution one or more water-insoluble occlusive moisturizers and, optionally, one or more water-insoluble anti-microbial agents; passing the mixture through a colloidal mill to finely disperse one or more water-insoluble occlusive moisturizers, upon which an emulsified mixture suitable for hands is produced; apply the emulsified mixture suitable for hands to the glove; and drying the mixture in the glove to form a dry coating.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that the method further comprises: a. immersing a pre-heated mold in an aqueous coagulant comprising an inorganic metal salt, calcium carbonate powder, a surfactant, and a thickener, and drying it in the mold; b. immerse the mold in rubber latex to form a curdled rubber layer; c. leaching the glove in the mold in hot water; d. immersing the glove in the mold in an aqueous dispersion containing polyurethane, a wax dispersion, and a hardening modifier to form a smooth polymer coating; and. Leach the glove in the mold in hot water; F. heat and cure the rubber glove in the mold; g. leaching the rubber glove in the mold in hot water; h. drying and unmolding the rubber glove from the mold; i. rinse the glove with water to remove the calcium carbonate powder; j. treat the glove with chlorinated water; k. rinse the glove with water; 1. tapping the glove with an emulsified hand-suitable mixture comprising at least one water-soluble moisturizer, at least one water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer, at least one lubricant, and at least one surfactant; m. pre-drying the glove in a drum dryer; n. spray the glove with water in the drum dryer without heating; I. Warm the glove to complete the drying.

9. The article of glove suitable for hands according to claim 1, characterized in that it also comprises a region of adherent fabric cuff of a width that is from approximately 0.5 cm to approximately 10 cm.

10. The rubber glove article suitable for hands according to claim 1, characterized in that the emulsified mixture suitable for hands comprises: between 0.5% and 10% by total weight of at least one water-soluble humectant moisturizer; between 0.3% and 2.0% by total weight of at least one water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer; between 0.01% and 10% by total weight of at least one water-soluble lubricant; between 0.5% and 10% by total weight of at least one water-soluble surfactant; and between 68% and 99% water by weight,