By the end of this study we will have definitive proof on how to treat latex gloves. Work Completed I created a graph showing the protein concentration in latex surgical gloves versus Vytex surgical gloves. Each part of the graph shows a different concentration based on the material and test case used. The values on the graph or surprising. The values were tested in the laboratories of Vytex Corporation in Rochester Minnesota. The Vytex team wanted to create a new product designed to be a new standardized material source for natural rubber products that used a chemical agent to reduce the allergenic properties of natural rubber. The product that was created was Vytex, this product is natural rubber but treated with aluminum hydroxide. Aluminum hydroxide is a strong base that has a protein binding agent. The final product of this process is Vytex, it has properties very similar to latex. This key feature makes it ideal for healthcare workers who have a latex sensitivity and for latex-sensitive patients. Figure 1. Protein allergens in Latex versus Vytex
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