Latex allergy is an allergic reaction to the proteins present in the milky sap of the Hevea brasiliensis rubber tree. Latex allergy is also known as a natural rubber latex allergy. Latex allergy generally develops after repeated exposure to medical and consumer products containing natural rubber latex. Allergy to latex may pose a serious health
In uncountable terms the difference between rubber and latex. is that rubber is pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree; a hydrocarbon polymer of isoprene while latex is natural latex rubber, especially non-vulcanized rubber, such as is used in making latex gloves, latex condoms, and latex clothing.
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The other thin & latex-free alternative being Durex Real Feel/Nude but as they've changed the name & packaging several times in 15 years (used to be call real feeling before as well if I recall, and I think I saw the same thin non-latex as natural feeling & natural sensation!), their branding is incredibly confusing.
Although rubber gloves are the main source of allergic reactions to latex, it is also used in a wide range of products, such as condoms and some medical devices. Latex is used in over 40,000
Latex Allergy. Natural rubber latex, a milky fluid found in rubber trees, is used to make some gloves, condoms, balloons, rubber bands, erasers and toys. Latex can also be found in bottle nipples and pacifiers. It may be surprising, but latex paints do not contain any natural rubber latex protein. Latex allergy was unusual until the late 1980s
For those allergic or sensitive to natural rubber latex, help is at hand in the form of ISO 23409:2011 which defines the requirements and test methods for male condoms made from synthetic materials. Reusable natural and silicone rubber contraceptive diaphragms (ISO 8009:2004) Products compliant with these ISO standards dominate the world market5xRBy.