LATEX OR NITRILE?

摘要

Natural rubber latex gloves are used across many cieanroom environments. The flexibility of latex gloves gives wearers the comfort and dexterity they need to perform tasks with the precision required in most cieanroom manufacturing activities. But despite the comfort and dexterity benefits, natural rubber latex presents significant risks. Latex sensitivity affects up to 6% of the general population1 and can result in irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis or latex allergy. In some individuals, exposure to latex allergens can trigger a life threatening Type I allergic reaction.2 Pharmaceutical companies implement latex-free policies to prevent the risk of latex allergens contaminating product and potentially harming patients.