Safe latex technology.A second U.S. patent has been issued for Vytex technology, used to produce Vytex safe latex latex, emulsion of a polymer (e.g., rubber) in water (see colloid). Natural latexes are produced by a number of plants, are usually white in color, and often contain, in addition to rubber, various gums, oils, and waxes. . The patent covers the Vytex proprietary process for decreasing the allergenicity of natural rubber latex prior to vulcanization vulcanization (vŭl'kənəzā`shən), treatment of rubber to give it certain qualities, e.g., strength, elasticity, and resistance to solvents, and to render it impervious to moderate heat and cold. . Examiners from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office allowed all 13 claims submitted in the application. The original Vytex patent was issued in June June: see month. 2005. The new patent is the result of the company's filing for additional continuation-in-part protection. Vytex natural rubber latex is produced through a proprietary process that deactivates antigenic antigenic /an·ti·gen·ic/ (an-ti-jen´ik) having the properties of an antigen. antigenic having the properties of an antigen. proteins in latex, making it safe for use by most people who are allergenic-protein sensitive. Ongoing test results are said to consistently show that the Vytex technology reduces antigenic proteins to levels considered undetectable by the most widely used standard tests. (Vystar) Circle 110 on card |
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