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latexFluid of some plants (such as the rubber tree and poppy), an emulsion of resins, proteins, and other organic substances. It is used as the basis for making rubber. The name is also applied to a suspension in water of natural or synthetic rubber (or plastic) particles used in rubber goods, paints, and adhesives. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Yulex, Carlsbad, CA, has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA) to considerably increase the rubber latex yield of guayule, the world's only commercial source of natural rubber latex that is safe for people with Type I latex allergy. Cushman & Wakefield announced that Latex Foam International leased 46,720 s/f for a new manufacturing facility at 12 Commerce Drive in Shelton, Conn. CONTEXT: Latex allergy and sensitization have been an important problem facing health care workers. |
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