What is true about the manufacturing and use of gloves in dentistry?

Utility gloves (heavy-duty rubber gloves) are designed for cleaning and decontamination tasks; they are puncture-resistant and provide protection from sharps and chemicals such as disinfectants. Nitrile gloves ARE chemically resistant, making option b false. Vinyl gloves are NOT preferred for surgical procedures because they have poor barrier properties and lower tensile strength; latex or nitrile gloves are preferred. Latex gloves can cause Type I (IgE-mediated) allergic reactions.