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Product innovation from Cardinal Health FLEXAL ™ Nitrile Biodegradable Glove Caring for patients and the planet Sustainable technology • ASTM D5526 38% biodegradation in 320 days and 75% biodegradation within 776 days * • Goodpac technology to help reduce glove waste Uncompromised safety • Suitable for a variety of medical and laboratory settings • Powder-free and not made with natural rubber latex • 3.7 mils fingertip thickness and textured fingertip for grip • Tested for use with fentanyl and 23 other chemotherapy drugs † • Tested for ASTM F1342 puncture resistance ‡ • Food handling contact compliance claim 21 CFR 177.2600 § • Three-year shelf life Beyond the glove Produced by a Responsible Glove Alliance (RGA) certified supplier • All RGA members commit to due diligence within the supply chain and recruitment to identify, prevent or mitigate forced labor on workers || Packaging is recyclable and has Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification 97% of clinicians surveyed preferred the idea of using a biodegradable glove instead of a standard nitrile glove # The new biodegradable teal green exam glove from Cardinal Health delivers the protection and consistency of traditional nitrile gloves while helping health systems reach their sustainability goals. * Cardinal Health Data on File - ASTM D5526 Testing Report – 320 Days, 03 2023. Cardinal Health Data on File - ASTM D4426 Testing Report – 686 Days, 03 2024. † Caution: Please note that Carmustine and Thiotepa have extremely low permeation times of 12.1 minutes and 37.8 minutes. Warning: Do not use with Carmustine. Resistance to permeation of Fentanyl Citrate Injection 100 mcg/2 mL for up to 240 minutes (ASTM D6978) ‡ ASTM F1342-91(1996)e2 Standard Test Method for Protective Clothing Material Resistance to Puncture. § The product is in compliance with 21 CFR 177.2600 for food contact handling. || https://www.responsibleglove.org/ # Cardinal Health Data on File – Survey of 33 Clinicians on Glove Sustainability, Nov. 2024 ©2025 Cardinal Health. All Rights Reserved. CARDINAL HEALTH, the Cardinal Health LOGO and FLEXAL are trademarks of Cardinal Health and may be registered in the US and/or in other countries. Patent cardinalhealth.com/patents Lit. No. 2EXG25-3388108 (03/2025) Catalog No. Product 88FB01XS Flexal™ Biodegradable, Extra Small 88FB02S Flexal™ Biodegradable, Small 88FB03M Flexal™ Biodegradable, Medium 88FB04L Flexal™ Biodegradable, Large 88FB05XL Flexal™ Biodegradable, Extra Large