Which components define a glove bag?

• A. 1 mil bag with no bottom and no gloves.
• B. 6 to 10 mil bag with seamless bottom, gloves, tool pouch and small opening.
• C. 20 mil bag with no bottom.
• D. Cloth bag with no gloves.

Answer: (B)

Glove bags are designed to provide a contained, hands-on way to handle interior samples without exposing the worker or the sample to contamination. The best choice uses a bag that is thick enough (6 to 10 mil) to resist tearing and puncture during handling, yet still flexible enough to seal and work with. A seamless bottom is essential because any seam could trap material or become a leak point, which would compromise containment. Gloves are attached inside so you can manipulate the interior contents without touching them directly, protecting both the sample integrity and the worker. A tool pouch is handy for keeping necessary instruments—scoops, seals, or small tools—within reach without breaking the containment. A small opening provides a controlled entry point to add or retrieve the sample while minimizing exposure and maintaining a closed system as much as possible.

The other options don’t fit because they lack one or more of these critical features: a bag that’s too thin or lacks a bottom can’t reliably contain materials; a bag with no gloves misses the key containment and handling purpose; and a non-glove cloth bag won’t provide the necessary chemical resistance or controlled access needed for safe glove bag use.