Allergy to Latex
January 25, 2017 | Black & Kletz Allergy
What is it? Latex is a milky sap produced by the rubber trees. It is combined with several chemicals in the manufacturing process to give latex its elastic characteristic. Where is it found? Natural rubber latex is used to make many common consumer products including balloons, toys, tires, elastic clothing waistbands, erasers, rubber bands, baby bottles, nipples used on baby bottles, pacifiers, athletic shoes, soles of shoes, condoms, etc. It is also utilized in the […]
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