Characterization and Performance Testing of Guayule Latex
- 1 May 1996
- journal article
- Published by Rubber Division, ACS in Rubber Chemistry and Technology
- Vol. 69 (2) , 215-222
- https://doi.org/10.5254/1.3538366
Abstract
Physical and biological properties were determined for a preliminary production run of low-ammonia latex from guayule (GR latex). GR latex, and dipped films produced from compounded GR latex, contain none of the Hevea allergens known to elicit Type I systemic allergic reactions. The polymer phase of GR latex has a lower bulk viscosity and a higher resin content than that of NR. In addition, GR latex serum and rubber lack the activating components present in NR latex. As a result, GR latex cures more slowly and reaches a lower state of cure. The aged stress-strain properties of cured GR films are nonetheless similar to those of NR films.Keywords
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