SYNTHETIC POLYISOPRENE LATEX FOR ENHANCED PROCESSING AND SKIN FRIENDLY LATEX PRODUCTS

摘要

For over 10 years Kraton has supplied Cariflex~(TM) Polyisoprene latex, a synthetic latex that can consistently run on standard dipping lines, and produces goods characterized by a mix of strength and comfort, while not containing natural-rubber-related proteins suspected to trigger Type I allergies. The market is now looking forward to the next generation of improvements - safer, nicer, and more efficient solutions. Recurrent customer requests include options to reduce risks associated to Type IV allergies that are not related to the elastomeric raw material but rather to the compounding chemicals. On the manufacturing front, customers always look for improved productivity. We have investigated these topics and offer avenues to tackle them.