Just an FYI as a follow-up to David Harvey's recommendation that those of us who use nitrile gloves contact the manufacturer to be sure they aren't adding PVCs to the gloves. We use SemperCare Nitrile PF (www.sempermed.com) gloves that we purchase at a local medical supply store in Fairbanks. I received notification from their Product Manager that there are no PVCs added to the nitrile gloves. Therefore, I feel confident in recommending this brand to anyone who uses gloves for handling objects. They are powder free, come in 4 sizes (S, M, L, XL) and are slightly textured to ensure a good grip on slippery items. Angela Angela J. Linn Collections Manager, Ethnology & History University of Alaska Museum of the North 907 Yukon Drive P.O. Box 756960 Fairbanks, AK 99775-6960 TEL: (907) 474-1828 FAX: (907) 474-5469 www.uaf.edu/museum ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).