Information About Latex Gloves And Latex Allergies
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What is latex:
Latex is a natural substance fonud in nature that comes from the rubber tree. The mliky white fluid is drained from the tree and when that is left to dry it becomes sticky and gooey. Several chemicals are added into the rubber to make the latex used for latex gloves.
Allergic recations to latex:
Allergic reactions to latex are quite common. Some common reactions to latex are:
Red rashes
Itching
Swelling
Eye and nose irritation
Shortness of breath
Shock and seizures
Latex allergies should be taken seirously and preventative steps should be taken. An allergic reaction can come on suddenly even if you have been tseted negative for latex allergies. Latex allergies are caused by proteins in natural rubber and the chemical porcess used to make latex gloves.
For human being who have allergies we recommend using a non latex alternative such as nitrile.
Where are latex gloves used:
Latex gloves are used common place in hospitals and medical facilities as a barrier against bacteria and viruses.
The more we discover how illnesses are passed from person to person the more precautious our society has become.
It is at that moment common place for latex gloves to be used in food preparation, food handling and any service where contact is made from person to person where there is a chance for the transfer on infection and disease. As a precaution against the spread of malicious bacteria and viruses US Postal service employees use gloves while handling our mail. Auto technicians use gloves to prevent oil and grease from being in contact with the skin, that makes for not hard cleanup and prevents harmful chemicals from penetrating the skin.
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