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Latex is a natural ingredient that comes from rubber trees in the form of a milky liquid. There are thousands of species of plants that produce different types of latex, including the Chicle tree that yields the raw material for producing the rubbery material in chewing gum.
Natural Rubber Latex. The oldest liquid-proof glove material, natural rubber excels at protecting the wearer from mild acids, alcohols, bases and most diluted solutions of chemicals. Durable natural rubber gloves are commonly used in industrial applications, for cleaning, and in food processing and handling.