What is the NRL manufacturing process?
The NRL manufacturing process involves the use of natural latex in a concentrated colloidal suspension. Products are formed from natural rubber latex by dipping, extruding, or coating, and are typically referred to as containing or made of “natural rubber latex.” Examples of products that may contain natural rubber latex include medical gloves, catheters, tracheostomy tubes, and condoms. • What is the DNR manufacturing process? The DNR manufacturing process involves the use of coagulated natural latex in the form of dried or milled sheets. Products are formed from dry natural rubber by compression molding, extrusion, or by converting the sheets into a solution for dipping. These products are typically referred to as containing or made of dry natural rubber or “crepe” rubber. Examples of products that may contain dry natural rubber include syringe plungers, vial stoppers, and injection ports on intravascular tubing. • What does the phrase “contains natural rubber” mean in this rule? A
