The following FAQs and their answers provide much of the commonly sought out information regarding natural rubber latex in general and Vytex® Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) specifically. If you do not see your question or feel that you would like a more in-depth answer, please email us at info@vytex.com.

What is Natural Rubber Latex (NRL)?

Where is Natural Rubber Latex produced?

What makes Vytex® NRL unique?

Where is Vytex® NRL produced?

What are latex allergies? Who is at risk?

What is the accepted method for Natural Rubber Latex protein testing?

Is there a particular protein level that can cause an allergic reaction?

Why is a reduced level of total proteins important?

Can I compare the test results for the Modified Lowry and ELISA Inhibition Assay tests?

What are the protein differences between Vytex® NRL and Hevea natural rubber latex?

What products can Vytex® NRL be used in place of Hevea natural rubber latex?

Are any changes necessary to my manufacturing processes to use Vytex® NRL?

Are storage requirements different for Vytex® NRL?

Can I use the same Hevea natural rubber latex compounding chemicals with Vytex® NRL?

Can leaching time be reduced for products made from Vytex® NRL?

What are the end physical performance differences between Vytex® NRL and untreated Hevea natural rubber latex?

How do products made from Vytex® NRL behave upon aging?

There has been a lot of news recently about phthalates. What are phthalates and are they in Vytex® NRL?

I am a manufacturer and I would like more information on how my product could use Vytex® NRL?