Review of the permeation of organic substances through rubber latex films


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Morris M. D., . and Amir Hashim M. Y., . Review of the permeation of organic substances through rubber latex films. pp. 241-252. ISSN 0127-7065

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Literature describing experimental methods reporting data and discussing theory relating to permeation is reviewed. Emphasis is placed on data from natural rubber latex films and comparison of such films with other materials used in elastomeric gloves. In total permeation data for 40 permeants and 30 glove materials is covered. Large discrepancies are noted in results obtained from different laboratories and these can only partly be attributed to differences in experimental methods. Overall natural rubber generally provides better resistance than silicone or PVC materials but are inferior to nitrile or Neoprene-based materials particularly in resistance to hydrocarbons. Theories describing permeation rate and lag time in terms of Ficks laws are described and the dependence of diffusion coefficient on concentration is discussed.


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Abstract

Literature describing experimental methods reporting data and discussing theory relating to permeation is reviewed. Emphasis is placed on data from natural rubber latex films and comparison of such films with other materials used in elastomeric gloves. In total permeation data for 40 permeants and 30 glove materials is covered. Large discrepancies are noted in results obtained from different laboratories and these can only partly be attributed to differences in experimental methods. Overall natural rubber generally provides better resistance than silicone or PVC materials but are inferior to nitrile or Neoprene-based materials particularly in resistance to hydrocarbons. Theories describing permeation rate and lag time in terms of Ficks laws are described and the dependence of diffusion coefficient on concentration is discussed.

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Item Type: Article
AGROVOC Term: Natural rubber
AGROVOC Term: Latex
AGROVOC Term: Permeation
AGROVOC Term: Films
AGROVOC Term: Elastomers
AGROVOC Term: Rubber industry
AGROVOC Term: Laboratory experimentation
AGROVOC Term: Pvc
AGROVOC Term: Silicones
AGROVOC Term: Hydrocarbons
Geographical Term: Malaysia
Depositing User: Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified: 28 Apr 2025 04:31
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/23421

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