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

Abstract

Abstract 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.