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title: Why should the treated parts only be touched with gloves?
description: Plasma removes organic but not inorganic contaminants. Since, for example, salts (inorganic contaminants) are contained in the sweat  of fingerprints, the components may only be touched with gloves.
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# [Why should the treated parts only be touched with gloves?](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-knowledgebase/why-should-the-treated-parts-only-be-touched-with-gloves)

 Written by [George Osenga](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-knowledgebase/author/george-osenga) | Aug 17, 2021 7:02:50 PM

Plasma removes **organic** but not **inorganic** contaminants. Since, for example, salts (inorganic contaminants) are contained in the **sweat** of **fingerprints**, the components may only be touched with **gloves**.

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