latex

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Costs have been affected "across the board", including the price of condom material nitrile latex and natural rubber.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Karex relies on materials derived from oil, including ammonia - which is used to preserve latex - and silicone-based lubricants.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

To investigate further, the researchers tested seven different types of gloves, including nitrile, latex, and cleanroom varieties, along with commonly used methods for identifying microplastics.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Many balloons are made from latex, which is a natural rubber from trees, but even latex-based balloons may require small amounts of oil-based chemicals during processing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

I blow air into a blue latex glove, making a funny-looking balloon.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes