Effect of Latex Compound Dwell Time for the Production of Prototyped Biodegradable Natural Rubber Latex Gloves

International Rubber Conference

Rahman, M F Ab^1 ; Rusli, A.^1 ; Kuwn, M.T.^1 ; Azura, A.R.^1

School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang

14300, Malaysia^1

关键词: Biodegradation process;    Lab scale batch;    Latex compounds;    Latex gloves;    Natural rubber latex;    Soil burials;    Weight loss;    Weight loss measurements;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/548/1/012017/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1757-899X/548/1/012017

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

The production of prototyped biodegradable natural rubber (NR) latex gloves with the addition of sago starch as a fillers in latex compounding using Lab Scale Batch Dipping Machine has been investigated. As biodegradable gloves, the progress of biodegradation of NR latex gloves is also being determined through weight loss measurement test. Results showed the optimum dwell time of latex dipping was achieved at 6 sec with optimum tensile properties and within normal examination glove thickness. The weight loss of biodegradable NR latex gloves after one month soil burial showed additional of sago starch into latex compounding can accelerate the biodegradation process.