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If you have a latex allergy will you be allergic to the houseplant called a rubber plant?
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∙ 14y ago
No, the Rubber plant is not made of rubber so don't worry.
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What is rubber tree fluid called?
Rubber tree fluid is called sap.
Why do you use both natural and synthetic rubber?
Natural rubber is made from latex which is taken from trees and is widely used in many products to this day. Synthetic rubber is preferable in most applications today due to the fact that it is more durable than natural rubber and the chances of allergic reactions are smaller.
What is process of extraction of rubber called?
From the plant - "tapping" rubber sap.
What is the juice of rubber plant called as?
juice of rubber plat
What is the metal and rubber hose called on the side of a 350 motor called?
where does the hose go to??
Can you be allergic to spandex?
yes! some people are only allergic to rubber (elastic, latex, spandex) which has been bleached or treated with rubber accelerators. Other people are allergic to latex, spandex, tires, pencil erasers, tennis balls, condoms, hairbrushes. They put rubber everywhere! Take it from me, I have a TRUE latex allergy. with a true latex allergy, an exposure leads to at least three weeks of contact dermatitis. For someone with this allergy, that includes spandex in jeans (which is bad because it is treated with lots of the rubber accelerator which is sometimes the real allergy)
Could your daughter be allergic to her swimming goggles?
Yes. There could be something that makes up the goggles that causes an allergic reaction. Edit: Maybe something like rubber or latex? To be sure, I would make an appointment with an allergy doctor.
Why am I allergic to silicone rubber?
Some people are allergic because of the rubber and the material can be irritating. Allergies are an immune response and a protective mechanism to fight off bacteria. Allergies are caused by the immune system being hypersensitive. If you are allergic to silicone rubber, you may have other allergies as well.
I'm allergic to latex can I buy rubber wood furniture without getting a reaction?
Rubberwood comes from the Rubber Tree (Hevea brasiliensis) which is the same tree which we get Natural Rubber or Latex from. You may be able to purchase the item without a reaction, but each time you or your child come in contact with the item it would be considered an exposure which over time can increase Latex Sensitivity/Allergy.
Can a woman be allergic to rubber vibrators in the vagina?
Generally allergic reactions like this are due to the rubber in the vibrator, rather than the introduction of the object itself. Using different brands and compounds may solve the problem.
What houseplant has thick dark green leaves and looks kind of like a vine with some tendrils growing straight into the air?
Peperomia obtusifolia, or baby rubber plant.
Is latex rubber toxic?
No but if your skin burns, itches or breaks out in a rash your allergic
What does it mean by natural latex mattress?
Natural latex mattress is made from material that naturally occurs in Rubberwood tree, it is a viscous sap that dries into a form of rubber. It's most valued property is that people that are allergic to synthetic rubber usually aren't allergic natural latex(rubber).
How do you know if you have had an allergic reaction to the numbing agent that you were given before a filling at the dentist's office?
Injection has epinephrine in it the same thing given in allergic reaction. Usually if reaction has to occur it happens in the first 5-10 min of injection. If later it happens patient presents wid swelling or puffiness of lips. The allergy occuring later are due to the rubber dam or the latex gloves of the dentist thn the injection.
Can a person allergic to latex use products with synthetic rubber?
Yes. Latex is a natural form of rubber that comes from a tree, while synthetic rubber is completely different and does not have the same proteins in it.
Where can you find rubber in home?
The rubber that comes from oil is called 'synthetic rubber'. The rubber that comes from trees is called 'natural rubber'.
What does latex free mean?
Rubber is classified into natural and synthetic. Natural rubber, is made from the latex of trees such as Heavea Brasiliensis. As it is from natural source, it contains proteins and enzymes. The extractable proteins (EP) can cause allergy if it is in direct contact with skin for a prolonged period of time. To avoid this, the products are made from synthetic rubber like polyisoprene and the products made from synthetic rubber is called Latex Free
