Natural latex is made from 100% natural rubber. Talalay latex is a type of latex that combines natural and synthetic latex usually 70% natural latex and 30% synthetic rubber made from raw materials derived from oil based products.

Natural rubber as the name suggests is a natural material obtained from the rubber tree, Hevea Brasiliensis; whereas synthetic rubber is made from petroleum based products.

Latex International makes two kinds Talalay latex: Talatech, which is a blend of 30% natural and 70% synthetic, and Talalay Natural, which is 100% natural latex from the rubber tree. J

natural latex costs more but is non-toxic. Our natural latex is made from 100% natural product unlike SBR latex which is manufactured from petrochemicals.

Natural latex is obtained as the sap which is exuded when the bark of the tree, Hevea Brasiliensis, is cut or “tapped�. The rubber phase is ca 93% natural hydrocarbon; the remainder comprises natural products such as mineral salts and proteins. Rubber tress are cultivated, mainly in South East Asia, through a new planting and replanting program by large scale plantation and small farmers to ensure a continuous sustainable supply of natural latex.

Latex is the protective fluid contained in tissue beneath the bark of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. Natural rubber latex (NRL) is a cloudy white liquid, similar in appearance to cows milk. It is collected by cutting a thin strip of bark from the tree and allowing the latex to exude into a collecting vessel over a period of hours.

Natural hormones are, in fact, bioidentical hormones. The fact that the bioidentical hormones come from natural plants (soy or yam plants) does not make them bioidentical. From there they are taken to a chemical plant where they are further processed into the bioidentical forms. They are further tested for bioidentical purity, so that when a compounding pharmacy receives these products they are ready to be compounded into different dosage forms.

Natural rubber is the rubber produced from the rubber tree (Hevea brasillinsis). When the tree matures, the latex from the tree is collected from a diagonal incision in the tree trunk. The tapping process does not destroy the tree and the tree wound later heal itself. Synthetic rubber is man made rubber produced from petrochemicals and other compounds. Crude oil is the principal raw material for producing synthetic rubber.

Latex is natural and memory foam is synthetic; memory foam is temperature sensitive, while latex foam is not; lastly memory foam is denser (heavier) than latex foam.

Latex is a sap produced by rubber tree, and after it is processed with heat and chemicals, it is known as natural rubber. This rubber is widely used in medical equipment and supplies, including surgical gloves.

Natural latex costs more to produce but lasts longer than synthetic latex. And natural latex does not contain any toxic substances. Our natural latex core is built to last at least 30 years.

The standard latex foam we carry is all synthetic, and the Talalay latex foam we carry is a blend of natural and synthetic latex foam.

Natural rubber comes from the sap of the rubber tree, whereas Nitrile rubber is a synthetic material. Both these materials offer chemical resiatance; essentially natural rubber protects against water based chemicals, and Nitrile rubber protects against oil based chemicals and solvents. It is always important to check for individual glove performance.

No, contrary to the impression from the name, "latex paints" do not contain latex proteins. The term "latex" is used loosely here to denote the physical characteristics of these paints.

Natural hormones means that these hormones are chemically the same as the ones the human body produces. They are also called "bio-identical". Synthetic hormones refer to those manufactured with a chemical structure that is foreign to the human body but mimics some hormonal activity. An example of natural hormones would be Estriol, Progesterone, Testosterone, and DHEA. An example of synthetic hormones would be Premarin, Prempro, Climara, Estratest, Estratab, and all birth control pills.

Natural aromatics are pure extracts from plants, fruits, flowers, resins, herbs, spices, grasses and woods. Synthetic aromatics are created in a laboratory. Whether extracted, expressed or distilled, essential oils are the basic ingredients utilized in natural perfumery. And although essential oils are employed by the perfume industry, one also finds a heavy-handed dose of synthesized ingredients in the mix.

The body naturally produces three main forms of estrogen: estrone (E1), estradiol (E2), and estriol (E3). Estrone is converted from estradiol in the liver. Synthesized in the ovaries and metabolized in the liver, estradiol is the most physiologically active form of estrogen. When taken orally, estradiol is converted into estrone in the small intestine. Estriol is the shortest-acting estrogen and has a weaker effect than estradiol and estrone. Estriol remains intact when supplemented orally, i.e.

Natural fabrics: cotton, silk, Hatian cotton, etc. These fabrics must be color locked and cleaned with a solvent based cleaner by a trained professional or the colors will bleed, the upholstery will brown or yellow, etc. That is why natural fibers are more expensive to clean than synthetic. Synthetic fabrics: polyester, Herculean, denim, etc. These materials are more durable than natural fibers and can be cleaned with a water based cleaner in most cases.

Extractable protein content (EP) of latex gloves varies from as low as less than 20 micro-gram per gram of gloves (mg/g) to as high as more than 1000 micro-gram (mg/g) depending on the manufacturing methods and processes. Well leached powdered gloves and power-free gloves usually show low EP content below 100 mg/g. Rubber band made of solid dry natural rubber contains the extractable protein below 20 micro-gram per gram of rubber band (mg/g) even for high rubber content rubber band.

Rubber and Latex is the processed sap of the tree Havea Brasiliensis. The most common used latex product in the world are condoms. Over one billion condoms are distributed by the World Health Organisation to combat the aids epidemic. Over eight billion are still needed.

Many of the bandage products, such as Nexcare™ Active™ Sport Extra Cushion & Stick, Brights Extra Cushion & Stick, Comfort Fabric Soft & Conforming, Heavy Duty Flexible Fabric, and Heavy Duty Clear & Tough bandages are latex free. The packaging or wrapper on Nexcare™ Waterproof Clear Protection and Tattoo™ Waterproof bandages contains natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions.

MZ: True natural Essential Oil will help you recover or maintain your health. On the other hand, the ones manufactured from chemically reconstructed molecules, using petroleum products etc… smell very strong and last for a long time. I am talking about peach/apple/lilac/lily of the Valley/gardenia/ magnolia / honeysuckle are NOT NATURAL. Even lotus goes into that category as I have yet to see someone distilling some. They can destroy your sense of smell permanently. MZ: Absolutely.

The term "natural" hormones simply means that these hormones are chemically the same as the ones the human body produces. They are also called "bio-identical" or "human iso-molecular." "Synthetic" hormones refers to those manufactured with a chemical structure that is foreign to the human body but mimics some hormonal activity. An example of natural hormones would be Estriol, Biest, Triest, Progesterone, Testosterone, and DHEA.

Natural Source Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheral) is made from vegetable oil, ie. soy beans. Synthetic Source Vit. E (dl-alpha tocopheryl) is made from petroleum or turpentine. Scientists have found Natural Vitamin E is absorbed better and retained in the body longer that Synthetic Vitamin E. Only 100% Natural, the finest quality Vitamin E is available at Betty Lou's in 100iu, 200iu, 400iu and 1000iu doses.

All Ethanol Products can be made with naturally derived Ethanol (commonly referred to as "Grain" alcohol), or synthetically produced Ethanol. Natural alcohol is commonly referred to as Grain Alcohol because almost all commercial alcohol produced in North America is derived from grain (corn). Not all naturally derived Ethanol however, comes from grain (corn). Ethanol can be naturally produced (fermented) from any carbohydrate source.

These minerals can be produced naturally by geologic activities or can be synthetically produced in chemical reactions. While the iron oxide mineral in both Naturals and Synthetics is similar, Natural Iron Oxides contain contaminates which often reduce their tinting strength in comparison to their Synthetic counterparts. These contaminants are of two types: those with coloring properties and those that act as an extender.