{"product_id":"showa-6110pf-ebt-biodegradable-nitrile-gloves","title":"SHOWA 6110PF EBT Biodegradable Nitrile Gloves, 4 Mil, Fentanyl Resistant","description":"\n\u003cdiv class=\"wcs-editorial-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWC Safety Picks:\u003c\/strong\u003e SHOWA 6110PF is the only nitrile disposable glove in our catalog rated for \u003cstrong\u003ebiodegradability and fentanyl resistance in a single SKU\u003c\/strong\u003e. The EBT (Eco Best Technology) formulation breaks down 82% in 386 days under landfill conditions — without sacrificing the ASTM D6978 chemical permeation protection that makes these a go-to for law enforcement, first responders, and healthcare workers handling opioid-related materials. Green colorway doubles as visual protocol coding. If sustainability or fentanyl exposure are in your procurement brief, this is the specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSHOWA 6110PF EBT Biodegradable Nitrile Gloves — 4 Mil, Fentanyl Resistant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nitrile-gloves\"\u003eSHOWA 6110PF\u003c\/a\u003e is a category-defining product: a 4 mil nitrile exam glove that is simultaneously biodegradable, fentanyl resistant, and food safe. Developed by SHOWA Group using their proprietary Eco Best Technology, the 6110PF is the answer to two procurement problems that typically require separate SKUs — sustainability compliance and chemical permeation protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost disposable nitrile gloves persist in landfills for decades. The EBT formulation accelerates microbial degradation: independent ASTM D5511 testing (anaerobic landfill simulation) documents 82% biodegradation within 386 days, with decomposition byproducts being organic soil, methane, and CO² — not persistent microplastics. The glove’s barrier performance is not compromised by the EBT formulation; ASTM D6978 chemical permeation resistance is maintained and independently certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor standard 4–5 mil exam use without the sustainability requirement, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/inspire-cobalt-blue-nitrile-exam-gloves\"\u003eInspire Cobalt Blue (4.5 mil)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/medpride-powder-free-nitrile-exam-gloves\"\u003eMedPride (3 mil)\u003c\/a\u003e. For heavier industrial nitrile, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gloveworks-black-nitrile-industrial-gloves\"\u003eGLOVEWORKS Black (5 mil)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/inspire-black-heavy-duty-nitrile-gloves-6-mil\"\u003eInspire Black (6 mil)\u003c\/a\u003e. For chemo-cleared institutional use in a clinical setting, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kimtech-purple-nitrile-exam-gloves\"\u003eKimtech Purple (5.9 mil, AQL 1.0)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFentanyl Resistance: ASTM D6978-05\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASTM D6978 — \"Standard Practice for Assessment of Resistance of Medical Gloves to Permeation by Chemotherapy Drugs\" — tests gloves against a panel of compounds that includes fentanyl and its precursors alongside traditional chemotherapy agents. A glove rated to D6978 has demonstrated resistance to permeation at a level meeting the standard’s threshold for both medical exam use and hazardous drug handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHOWA specifically positions the 6110PF for \u003cstrong\u003efirst responder and law enforcement\u003c\/strong\u003e fentanyl exposure scenarios: EMTs responding to overdoses, officers handling drug evidence, harm reduction workers, and occupational health programs at facilities where carfentanil and fentanyl analogues are a documented exposure risk. This is the same ASTM standard used to clear the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kimtech-purple-nitrile-exam-gloves\"\u003eKimtech Purple\u003c\/a\u003e for oncology nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/r95-respirators\"\u003eR95 or N95 respiratory protection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-glasses\"\u003echemical splash goggles\u003c\/a\u003e for complete PPE in fentanyl exposure scenarios. See our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/disposable-respirators-complete-guide\"\u003edisposable respirator selection guide\u003c\/a\u003e for respirator selection for first responders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEBT Biodegradability: What the Data Says\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHOWA’s EBT claim is verified by ASTM D5511 (anaerobic biodegradation in high-solids landfill conditions):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e82% biodegradation in 386 days under standard landfill simulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecomposition byproducts: organic soil (humus), methane, CO²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo microplastic formation: the nitrile polymer fully breaks down biologically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance during use is unaffected: barrier integrity is maintained through normal wear life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor procurement teams with sustainability mandates, ESG reporting requirements, or green purchasing policies, the 6110PF is the auditable choice: ASTM-documented, third-party tested, and free of the greenwashing vagueness that affects many “eco-friendly” PPE claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGreen Color — Protocol Compliance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green colorway is standard SHOWA EBT identification — it allows facilities with color-coded glove protocols to designate green as “eco-grade” or “fentanyl-rated,” creating visual differentiation from blue exam nitrile (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/inspire-cobalt-blue-nitrile-exam-gloves\"\u003eInspire Cobalt Blue\u003c\/a\u003e), purple chemo-cleared (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kimtech-purple-nitrile-exam-gloves\"\u003eKimtech Purple\u003c\/a\u003e), and black industrial (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gloveworks-black-nitrile-industrial-gloves\"\u003eGLOVEWORKS Black\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large — all 100 gloves per box. XL is priced higher due to material usage. At 4 mil, sizing is consistent with standard exam nitrile. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nitrile-gloves\"\u003enitrile glove collection\u003c\/a\u003e for all sizes and brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wcs-pros-cons\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pros\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiodegradable (EBT) — ASTM D5511 tested, 82% breakdown in 386 days vs. decades for standard nitrile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTM D6978-05 rated — fentanyl and chemotherapy drug permeation resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFDA food contact compliant — broad-use clearance across medical, food, lab, and field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHOWA brand — Japanese precision manufacturer, premium quality consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen color — protocol-distinguishable from all other nitrile colors in our catalog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 mil \/ 9.5″ cuff — comfortable exam-grade feel with longer-than-minimum cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cons\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 mil — lighter than 5–6 mil industrial gloves for heavy mechanical work; see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gloveworks-hd-orange-nitrile-industrial-gloves\"\u003eGLOVEWORKS HD Orange (8 mil)\u003c\/a\u003e for demanding abrasion tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXL price jump (~$19.91 vs ~$13.55 for S–L) — factor into large-size bulk orders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo XS or XXL on US Amazon — specialty distributors (Zoro, Grainger) for those sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSHOWA 6110PF vs. Other Certified Nitrile Gloves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSHOWA 6110PF (4 mil)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKimtech Purple (5.9 mil)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGLOVEWORKS Black (5 mil)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiodegradable (EBT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — ASTM D5511\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD6978 fentanyl\/chemo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 mil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.9 mil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFDA exam cleared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAQL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 (tightest)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice range\/box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$13.45–$19.91\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$19.80–$27.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~$16.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eAre SHOWA 6110PF gloves biodegradable?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes. The EBT (Eco Best Technology) formulation is tested to ASTM D5511 (anaerobic landfill biodegradation). Third-party testing documents 82% breakdown in 386 days, with organic soil and gas as byproducts — not persistent plastic fragments. Barrier performance during use is unaffected.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\u003cdt\u003eAre SHOWA 6110PF gloves rated for fentanyl exposure?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes. These are tested and rated to ASTM D6978-05, which covers resistance to permeation by chemotherapy drugs and fentanyl-class compounds. SHOWA specifically recommends the 6110PF for first responders, law enforcement, and harm reduction workers facing opioid exposure risk. Pair with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/r95-respirators\"\u003eappropriate respiratory protection\u003c\/a\u003e for complete PPE.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat color are SHOWA 6110PF gloves?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eGreen body with bisque (off-white) fingertips — SHOWA’s standard EBT colorway. This makes them visually distinct from blue, purple, and black nitrile in color-coded glove protocols.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat is the thickness of SHOWA 6110PF?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e4 mil palm thickness, 9.5-inch cuff length. This is exam-grade thickness — lighter than industrial 5–8 mil gloves but appropriate for medical, food-service, and field use.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\u003cdt\u003eAre these gloves latex-free?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes. 100% nitrile, powder-free, latex-free. Safe for users with Type I latex allergies.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\u003cdt\u003eAre SHOWA 6110PF gloves FDA cleared?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes. FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 food contact compliant and cleared for exam use.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\u003cdt\u003eHow do SHOWA 6110PF compare to Kimtech Purple?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBoth are ASTM D6978-rated for fentanyl\/chemo permeation resistance. Key differences: SHOWA 6110PF is biodegradable (EBT, 4 mil, green), Kimtech Purple is heavier (5.9 mil, AQL 1.0, purple). Choose SHOWA for sustainability requirements and field use; choose \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kimtech-purple-nitrile-exam-gloves\"\u003eKimtech Purple\u003c\/a\u003e for institutional regulated clinical environments requiring AQL 1.0.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\u003cdt\u003eHow many gloves per box?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e100 gloves per box for S, M, and L. XL is also 100 per box. Note: XXL (if ordered through specialty distributors) is 90 per box.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat sizes are available?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eS, M, L, and XL on Amazon. XS and XXL are available through industrial distributors (Zoro, Grainger, Global Industrial). See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nitrile-gloves\"\u003efull nitrile collection\u003c\/a\u003e for all brands.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\u003cdt\u003eCan SHOWA 6110PF be used for food service?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes. FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 food contact compliant. The powder-free formulation meets food-service requirements. The green color may not align with all food-safety protocols — check your facility’s color-coding standards.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\u003cdt\u003eDoes SHOWA 6110PF have chemical resistance beyond exam-grade nitrile?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe D6978 rating establishes resistance to the specific drug compounds in the ASTM panel. For broad-spectrum solvent and chemical resistance, industrial-grade gloves with documented breakthrough times (like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ansell-microflex-touchntuff-chemical-resistant-nitrile-gloves\"\u003eAnsell TouchNTuff\u003c\/a\u003e) provide more comprehensive chemical protection data.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat is SHOWA’s EBT technology?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eEco Best Technology (EBT) is SHOWA Group’s proprietary nitrile formulation that incorporates organic additives enabling microbial degradation under landfill conditions. Unlike standard nitrile (which does not biodegrade), EBT nitrile is broken down by naturally occurring anaerobic microorganisms in landfill environments. The technology is documented to ASTM D5511 without compromising glove performance during use.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wcs-trust-footer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviewed by \u003cstrong\u003eSteven Eaton\u003c\/strong\u003e, WC Safety Editorial — industrial and safety PPE specialist with 10+ years evaluating gloves for healthcare, law enforcement, food service, and industrial applications. Specifications verified against SHOWA Group product data sheets, ASTM D5511 biodegradation test documentation, and ASTM D6978 certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWC Safety is an Amazon Associate. Clicking the buy button takes you to Amazon where pricing, availability, and fulfillment are handled directly. 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