Other Roles Played by the Detack Powder in Coagulant

Manufacturer: We are gloves manufacturer. What other role is the detack powder playing beside reducing the tackiness of the rubber film? We found that when we eliminate the powder in the coagulant, we observed poorer film formation and uneven thickness.

John Woon (Senior Latex Consultant): Powder in the coagulant dip tank could help to minimize the the coagulant flow on the former which might result in thin patches. This is because as the water evaporates, the powder increases the viscosity of the coagulant on the former. The powder also causes the surface of the former to have a degree of roughness which in turns would also slow down the flow of the coagulant.

Other means of controlling the coagulant flow without using the detack powder have been sent to you separately as per your request.