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1) It is useful over a wide temperature ranges.Resists burning better and doesn't stiffens a lot at low temperatures.

2) It performs well in contact with oils and chemicals. Highly resistant to organic and inorganic chemicals including animal fats, oils, some solvents, cleaning agents, gasoline, and chlorox. (excluding acetates,hydrogen peroxide & aniline)

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Is latex rubber toxic?

Rubber latex itself is not toxic, but some people may have allergic reactions to latex proteins. These reactions can range from mild skin irritation to more severe respiratory symptoms. It's important to be aware of this if you have a latex allergy or sensitivity.


What purpose of ammonium sulfate at latex Ammonium sulfate added in latex will make latex dry faster than ammonium free latex?

Ammonium sulphate is an inorganic salt. When we add to latex, it will dissociate to ammonium ions. By itself, ammonium ion will increase ionic strength in latex. It makes latex destabilise easily. However, if there are zinc oxide and ammonia in the system, then there will be another action of zinc ammine complexes happen. This action will destabilize latex more easily. In this destabilised action, the latex will gel or "dry" faster. This is the normal system for making latex products like mask or latex carpet underlay.See the Web Links to the left for more information.From PatentStorm.us:Since the severe allergic reactions to latex are due to their naturally occurring proteins, the prior art offers little in the way of solutions. For example, "hypoallergenic" latex products are free from the vulcanization accelerator compounds that can cause dermatitis, but do not prevent immediate hypersensitivity reactions. Likewise, ammonia treatment of the natural rubber latex proteins can cause breakdown and precipitation of some latex proteins, but the allergenicity appears to be preserved and other antigenic latex proteins are unextractable. In short, the literature recommends that the only treatment available for latex allergy is avoidance.


How do you chlorinate rubber?

Rubber can be chlorinated by treating it with chlorine gas or by using chlorine-containing compounds, such as chlorine dioxide or hypochlorite solutions. The chlorination process alters the surface properties of the rubber, making it more resistant to chemicals and heat. Proper safety precautions should be followed when working with chlorine gas to chlorinate rubber.


What polymer are balloons made of?

Balloons are made up of a polymer, rubber. the reason for rubber being used in making of balloons is that rubber is an example of an elastomer type polymer, where the polymer has the ability to return to its original shape after being stretched or deformed. The rubber polymer is coiled when in the resting state. The elastic properties arise from the its ability to stretch the chains apart, but when the tension is released the chains snap back to the original position.


What material are can coozies made of?

Can coozies are typically made from neoprene, foam, or fabric materials. Neoprene and foam provide insulation to keep beverages cold, while fabric coozies are often more decorative and can be customized with various designs.

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What is the difference between sponge and foam rubber?

The two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but foam rubber is often used for rubbers that start off as liquids (e.g., latex, liquid urethanes) and sponge rubber is often used more for solid rubbers (e.g., EPDM, Nitrile (NBR), neoprene).


Where is latex rubber produced?

Latex rubber is produced by extracting Latex from plants. You can learn more about Latex Rubber online from the Wikipedia. once on the page, type "Latex" into the search box and press enter to bring up the information.


Is there a such thing as hypoallergenic condoms?

There are 3 popular kinds of hypoallergenic, non-latex condoms. These are Lamb-skin, Polyurethane, and the fairly new Polyisoprene. You can find more information here at the related link.


What are some sustainable neoprene alternative options for wetsuits and other water sports gear?

Some sustainable neoprene alternative options for wetsuits and other water sports gear include materials like limestone-based neoprene, Yulex (a plant-based rubber), recycled polyester, and natural rubber. These alternatives are more environmentally friendly and reduce the reliance on petroleum-based neoprene.


What was foam rubber first made out of?

Foam rubber was originally made out of latex. More recently another form of foam rubber made out of polyurethane is also used alongside the latex form and sold commercially.


What variety of rubber trees that yields much more latex?

You mean Jimmers?


Is there any latex in polyethylene?

Polyethylene is a synthetic polymer made from hydrocarbons got fro oil. Latex is a natural coagulated tree sap made from the Rubber tree Latex is much more elastic than polyethylene and both degrade in sunlight UV


What is a more common name in this country for an item originally called an India rubber?

latex


Is latex rubber toxic?

Rubber latex itself is not toxic, but some people may have allergic reactions to latex proteins. These reactions can range from mild skin irritation to more severe respiratory symptoms. It's important to be aware of this if you have a latex allergy or sensitivity.


What is pliatex rubber made of?

Pliatex is a pre-vulcanised natural rubber latex. Latex comes from the sap of the rubber tree (Hevea) that has been cleaned and concentrated and then put into a stabilising solution (water + ammonia) to prevent coagulation and microbial development. Natural rubber itself is composed of latex proteins. To enhance the characteristic of the natural latex, vulcanising agents are added, usually sulfur based chemicals. The mix is then heated. This process helps the proteins to form di-sulfur bridges that bind latex proteins to each other. This makes the latex more resistant.


Is neoprene rubber combustible?

Neoprene rubber is considered to be combustible and may catch fire when exposed to a flame or high heat. It releases toxic fumes when burning, so caution should be taken to prevent fires involving neoprene rubber materials.


How do synthetic and natural rubber differ?

Natural latex is made from 100% natural rubber. Talalay latex is a type of latex that combines natural and synthetic latex usually 70% natural latex and 30% synthetic rubber made from raw materials derived from oil based products.