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What is latex?
- Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) is a natural protein used to produce a wide variety of commonly used products.
- It is collected as a cloudy liquid before going through a complex manufacturing process, involving the addition of sulphur and other chemicals.
- Latex offers a durable, flexible material, which gives a high degree of protection from many microorganisms.
- Latex is used in the manufacture of gloves that provides:
- the best protection against infection
- good sensitivity and control as required for laboratory and medical applications