SYNTHETIC RUBBER ELASTOMERS AS REPLACEMENTS FOR NATURAL RUBBER LATEX

摘要

A nonallergenic synthetic rubber elastomer having physical qualities equal to or superior to natural rubber latex is provided. The synthetic rubber elastomer is composed of at least one high molecular weight hydrogenated tri-block thermoplastic elastomer (HTPE), at least one low molecular weight HTPE and a crosslinkable cyclic unsaturated polyolefin crystalline polymer. Articles are formed from the synthetic rubber elastomers and then exposed to crosslinking agents. The articles thus formed possess physical qualities equal to or superior to natural rubber latex and improved biocompatability.