Benefits of Natural Rubber Versus Risks of Alternative Materials

Manufacturer: We are looking for literature materials for our products brochures to emphasize the strength and advantages of natural rubber used in many of our latex products against other synthetic alternatives. I hope you could help us.

John Woon (Senior Latex Consultant): Consider this done! I have an excellent article which you should not miss - "Benefits of Natural Rubber versus Risks of Alternative Materials"
Please go HERE now to read the article.

FDA Approved Antioxidants and Antiozonants for Latex Dipped Products

Manufacturer: We are looking for antioxidants and antiozonants to be incorporated in our latex dipped products that would come into contact with food. Can you let us know some that are approved by FDA of the USA?

John Woon (Senior Latex Consultant): Used at below 5% of the rubber weight of the products, there are quit a number of antioxidants and antiozonants you could use. Avoid the "amine-type" if discolouration would be a problem.

Please go HERE for the list under FDA CFR Title 21 Part 177.2600

PART 177 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: POLYMERS

Subpart C--Substances for Use Only as Components of Articles Intended for Repeated Use