Microflex MidKnight MK-296 Black Nitrile Gloves

Not rated for it. The MK-296 is ASTM D6319 medical-exam grade · adequate for general detailing chemicals like IPA splash, dilute APC, and water-based wash products. The EN 374 classification letter (Type A, B, or C) is not publicly confirmed for this product, so sustained chemical contact with brake cleaner, naphtha, or mineral spirits is outside the documented cert range. For that work, choose an EN 374-1 Type A neoprene or butyl glove rated for the specific solvents.

The black color is the 'MidKnight' signature · it masks oil, grease, and brake dust so contamination is less visible during extended work sessions. It's a cosmetic preference for many tradespeople and detailers, not a quality or chemical-resistance signal. The underlying nitrile formulation and cert specs are the same regardless of color.

XS through XXL, covering hand circumferences from roughly 5.5 to 11 inches. Ansell publishes a hand-circumference size chart on their product page. Community reports sizing is accurate and consistent across batches · order your normal size.

Yes · confirmed by Ansell's product page: latex-free (Type I latex allergy prevention). The material is nitrile (synthetic rubber), not natural rubber latex. Safe for users with latex sensitivity.

AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) 1.5 means that in a given production lot, no more than 1.5% of gloves may have detectable pinholes when tested per ASTM D5151. Medical examination grade gloves meet this standard. A lower AQL number means tighter quality control · AQL 1.5 is the medical-grade benchmark, stricter than the AQL 4.0 typical of industrial gloves.

The Amazon listing for Microflex MidKnight MK-296 Black Nitrile Gloves carries a California Prop 65 warning. California requires this warning on a very wide range of manufactured goods — including rubber, vinyl, plastic, and metal automotive parts — whenever trace exposure to any of roughly 900 listed substances (commonly phthalates or heavy metals) is possible, regardless of whether the specific product poses a meaningful health risk. As a passive tool, Microflex MidKnight MK-296 Black Nitrile Gloves has no Safety Data Sheet, so there's no chemistry breakdown to translate beyond that.