{"product_id":"ammex-nitrile-gloves-3-mil-food-safe","title":"AMMEX Nitrile Gloves, 3 mil, Powder-Free, Food Safe (Case)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a2733;border-left:4px solid #ff9800;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 24px;color:#f5e6d3;font-size:0.92em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffb74d;display:block;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWC Safety Pick — Best Thin Nitrile Glove for Food Service \u0026amp; Light-Duty Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  The AMMEX 3 mil Nitrile is the industry standard thin disposable for food prep, light cleaning, and sanitation — FDA food-contact compliant, powder-free, and available in bulk case quantities. See our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/nitrile-gloves-complete-guide\" style=\"color:#ffb74d;\" title=\"Nitrile gloves complete buyer's guide\"\u003eNitrile Gloves Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e for full thickness and use-case comparison.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAMMEX 3 mil Nitrile Glove\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 3-mil, powder-free, latex-free disposable nitrile glove designed for food service, light cleaning, and general sanitation tasks where a thinner, more form-fitting glove is preferred over the heavier 5–8 mil industrial variants. AMMEX is the manufacturer behind the GLOVEWORKS brand of nitrile gloves — their 3-mil line targets the food-service and food-prep segment where FDA food-contact compliance and dexterity matter more than heavy-duty puncture resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 mil — lightest disposable nitrile\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powder-free — food-safe and allergy compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% nitrile — no latex, no vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFDA compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 CFR 177.2600 — food contact approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth — for sanitary\/food environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmbidextrous:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits either hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulk case quantities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Buy This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AMMEX 3 mil is the right call for restaurants, catering, food prep, deli counters, light janitorial, and anywhere workers change gloves frequently. At 3 mil, it provides full nitrile chemical resistance over vinyl while being thin enough for comfortable extended food-handling tasks. For clinical or exam-room use requiring ASTM D6319 barrier protection, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/halyard-purple-nitrile-exam-gloves\" title=\"Halyard Purple Nitrile exam gloves\"\u003eHalyard Purple Nitrile\u003c\/a\u003e (5.9 mil) is the correct standard. For heavier industrial use, see the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nitrile-gloves\" title=\"Nitrile gloves collection\"\u003enitrile gloves collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Categories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nitrile-gloves\" title=\"Nitrile gloves collection\"\u003eNitrile Gloves — Full Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sas-nitrile-gloves\" title=\"SAS nitrile gloves\"\u003eSAS Nitrile Gloves — Industrial-Grade Disposable Alternative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sas-raven-nitrile-gloves\" title=\"SAS Raven nitrile gloves\"\u003eSAS Raven Nitrile — Heavy-Duty Black Nitrile Alternative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/latex-gloves\" title=\"Latex gloves\"\u003eLatex Gloves — If Latex Allergy Is Not a Concern\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vinyl-gloves\" title=\"Vinyl gloves\"\u003eVinyl Gloves — Lower Cost, Lower Barrier Option\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chemical-resistant-gloves\" title=\"Chemical resistant gloves\"\u003eChemical-Resistant Gloves — For Extended Chemical Contact\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/halyard-purple-nitrile-exam-gloves\" title=\"Halyard Purple Nitrile exam gloves\"\u003eHalyard Purple Nitrile — Clinical-Grade 5.9 mil Option\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grease-monkey-nitrile-coated-work-gloves\" title=\"Grease Monkey nitrile work gloves\"\u003eGrease Monkey Nitrile — Reusable Work Glove Alternative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pip-maxiflex-g-tek-ultimate-nitrile-coated-gloves\" title=\"PIP MaxiFlex G-Tek\"\u003ePIP MaxiFlex G-Tek — Precision Reusable Work Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/nitrile-gloves-complete-guide\" title=\"Nitrile gloves buyer's guide\"\u003eNitrile Gloves Complete Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/cut-resistance-glove-levels-explained-ansi-isea-105-a1-through-a9\" title=\"Cut resistance guide\"\u003eANSI Cut Resistance Levels — For Work Glove Comparison\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eAre AMMEX 3 mil nitrile gloves FDA-approved for food handling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. AMMEX 3 mil Nitrile Gloves are compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 for incidental food contact. They are powder-free, which eliminates the starch powder contamination risk associated with older powdered exam gloves. Appropriate for food prep, deli, catering, and restaurant use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy choose 3 mil instead of 5–6 mil nitrile?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThinner gloves (3 mil) offer greater tactile sensitivity and are more comfortable for high-change-frequency tasks like food service where workers change gloves dozens of times per shift. Thicker gloves (5–8 mil) provide better puncture and chemical resistance for industrial or clinical use. If you handle food and frequently need to sense temperature or texture, 3 mil is the right thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs 3 mil nitrile safe for chemicals and cleaning products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 mil nitrile provides adequate protection against diluted cleaning solutions, detergents, and most sanitizers used in food service environments. For prolonged contact with concentrated acids, solvents, or strong disinfectants, a thicker nitrile or dedicated chemical-resistant glove is recommended. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chemical-resistant-gloves\"\u003echemical-resistant gloves collection\u003c\/a\u003e for heavy-exposure options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow does AMMEX relate to GLOVEWORKS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAMMEX is the parent company and manufacturer. GLOVEWORKS is AMMEX's brand for heavier-duty industrial nitrile gloves (6–8 mil, typically black). The AMMEX-branded 3 mil is their lighter food-service and general-use line — same manufacturing standards, different thickness and target application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eAre these latex-free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. AMMEX 3 mil Nitrile Gloves are 100% nitrile — no natural rubber latex. They are safe for individuals with Type I latex allergy and for use in latex-sensitive environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat sizes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAMMEX 3 mil Nitrile Gloves are available in Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large. The gloves are ambidextrous and available in bulk case quantities through the Amazon listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do these compare to vinyl gloves for food service?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNitrile outperforms vinyl in elasticity, puncture resistance, and chemical barrier. Vinyl gloves are lower cost but have a higher failure rate for barrier integrity. For food service environments with any chemical contact (cleaning agents, sanitizers), nitrile is the safer choice. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vinyl-gloves\"\u003eVinyl gloves\u003c\/a\u003e are appropriate for very low-risk, very high-volume applications where per-unit cost is the primary driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan these be used for medical examination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAMMEX 3 mil Nitrile Gloves are a food-service grade glove, not tested to ASTM D6319 for medical examination. For clinical, dental, or examination use requiring ASTM D6319 certification, use the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/halyard-purple-nitrile-exam-gloves\"\u003eHalyard Purple Nitrile\u003c\/a\u003e (5.9 mil, ASTM D6319 rated).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Are AMMEX 3 mil nitrile gloves FDA-approved for food handling?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. Compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 for incidental food contact. Powder-free. Appropriate for food prep, deli, catering, and restaurant use.\"}},\n    {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why choose 3 mil instead of 5–6 mil nitrile?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"3 mil offers greater tactile sensitivity and comfort for high-change-frequency food service use. Thicker gloves are for industrial or clinical use.\"}},\n    {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is 3 mil nitrile safe for chemicals and cleaning products?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes for diluted cleaning solutions and sanitizers. For strong solvents or concentrated acids, use dedicated chemical-resistant gloves.\"}},\n    {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does AMMEX relate to GLOVEWORKS?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"AMMEX is the parent manufacturer. 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