Studying the allergicability of proteins in dried latex films vulcanized by radiation

The nitrogen content in dried latex films after leaching in various media has been determined. The amount of protein in leached rubber films was evaluated in the 0.9% saline solution. Electrophoretic analysis of proteins from the saline extracts of dried latex films, which were vulcanized by gamma-rays of Co-60 at the 25 kGy absorption dose using n-butyl acrylate as a sensitizer, was also carried out. The pyrogenic tests on rabbit were examined. From the experimental results, it was concluded that the applications of RVNRL films are safe for end-users, and it was indicated that either surfactant or diluted alkaline solution was one of the best media to treat soluble proteins from rubber films due to their skin allergicabilities