RUBBER LATEX Property

Density 

0.906-0.916 g/cm3

form 

milky fluid; solid.

EPA Substance Registry System

Natural rubber (9006-04-6)

Safety

Hazardous Substances Data

9006-04-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P285In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P341IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P342+P311IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

RUBBER LATEX Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

High tensile strength; relatively low per- manent set; insensitive to temperature changes. Attacked by heat, atmospheric oxygen, ozone, hydrocarbons, and unsaturated fats and oils. Insol- uble in acetone. Permeable to gases; supports combustion; abrasion resistance poor unless com- pounded with carbon black; dissipates vibration shock; high electrical resistivity.

Uses

A vulcanized rubber or synthetic rubber latex, used in health care workers’ gloves, drug sundries, dipped products, adhesives.

Uses

Natural rubber latex is a starting material for the rubber industry.

Definition

ChEBI: A macromolecule composed of repeating 2-methylbut-2-ene units.

Health Hazard

NRL causes allergic skin reactions of type I (immediate-type) and type IV [delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH)].