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Rubber is classified into natural and synthetic. Natural rubber, is made from the latex of trees such as Heavea Brasiliensis. As it is from natural source, it contains proteins and enzymes. The extractable proteins (EP) can cause allergy if it is in direct contact with skin for a prolonged period of time.

To avoid this, the products are made from synthetic rubber like polyisoprene and the products made from synthetic rubber is called Latex Free

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