Process for producing deproteinized natural rubber using protease and anionic surfactant
AssigneesKao Corporation, Sumitomo Rubber Industry Company, Ltd.
InventorsYasuyuki Tanaka, Yuichi Hioki, Naoya Ichikawa
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Abstract
A deproteinized natural rubber substantially free from any protein and a process for producing the same which comprises treating a latex with a protease and a specific surfactant or a combination of specific surfactants and separating rubber particles are disclosed. A method for elevating the green strength of a natural rubber and a method for lowering the green strength of a natural rubber are also disclosed. Furthermore, a means for preventing allergy induced by natural rubberis also disclosed.
Claims5
A process for producing a deproteinized natural rubber which comprises treating a latex with a protease and an anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of sulfonic acid surfactants, sulfate surfactants and phosphate surfactants and separating rubber particles therefrom.
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