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Ahmad Ikram A. J., . Environmental degradation of NR latex gloves in a composting environment. pp. 73-83. ISSN 1511-1768
Abstract
The environmental degradation of NR latex gloves in a composting environment was studied using a matrix of dried leaves cattle manure and soil in holed bins. In treatments containing 9 of the test material NR glove pieces retained 25-27 of their initial weights after 24 weeks under conditions of 40-55 moisture and a weekly turning over. Nitrile and plasticed PVC (vinyl) glove pieces did not degrade under the conditions employed. The disintegration rate of NR glove materials were lower (53 initial weight remaining) when the holes in the bins were sealed implying the importance of adequate acces of air to the samples. The appropriateness of pile dimensions moisture aeration and temperature as controlling factors in composting of NR latex gloves is discussed.
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Abstract
The environmental degradation of NR latex gloves in a composting environment was studied using a matrix of dried leaves cattle manure and soil in holed bins. In treatments containing 9 of the test material NR glove pieces retained 25-27 of their initial weights after 24 weeks under conditions of 40-55 moisture and a weekly turning over. Nitrile and plasticed PVC (vinyl) glove pieces did not degrade under the conditions employed. The disintegration rate of NR glove materials were lower (53 initial weight remaining) when the holes in the bins were sealed implying the importance of adequate acces of air to the samples. The appropriateness of pile dimensions moisture aeration and temperature as controlling factors in composting of NR latex gloves is discussed.
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| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| AGROVOC Term: | Natural rubber |
| AGROVOC Term: | Latex |
| AGROVOC Term: | Composting |
| AGROVOC Term: | Decomposition |
| AGROVOC Term: | Solid wastes |
| AGROVOC Term: | Leaves |
| AGROVOC Term: | Dung |
| AGROVOC Term: | Soil |
| AGROVOC Term: | Environmental degradation |
| AGROVOC Term: | Waste disposal |
| Geographical Term: | Malaysia |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 28 Apr 2025 03:23 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/23151 |
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