Glossary

Temperature scale in which the freezing point of water is 32° and the boiling point 212°.

Latex obtained on tapping the Hevea tree.

Term commonly used to describe the small lens-like blemishes sometimes found in dipped goods. Such blemishes often arise from silicone based emulsions used as anti-foam or anti-webbing agents.

Formation of loosely coherent partially agglomerated rubber distributed in the liquid phase of latex.

Aggregate of latex particles in latex or latex compound.

Short cotton or other fibers used to line the inner surface of household gloves.

Latex mix in which household glove gel is dipped prior to the application of flock.

Article having shape of the finished product immersed in latex in the dipping process.

Same as form.