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Yulex CEO Featured Speaker at Bio-Based Conference »

By Julie on Feb 12th, 2010 in Alternative Energy, Green Products, Guayule, Guayule News, GuayuleBlog, Latex Allergy, Rubber and Latex Prices, Rubber history, Science, medical devices | 1 Comment

Jeff Martin, CEO of Yulex Corp., addressed 250 executives and researchers working to advance the commercialization of bio-based chemicals at the Next Generation Bio-Based Chemicals Conference in San Diego Feb. 9.
In the same way that petroleum and natural gas provided the basis for an enormous petrochemicals industry beginning over 50 years ago, living plant-based materials [...]

The possibilities are endless. »

By Amanda on Dec 10th, 2008 in Guayule News, Latex Allergy | 1 Comment

Guayule offers a new, natural rubber alternative to hevea latex without the proteins that trigger allergic reactions and so far, scientists haven’t found anything made out of rubber that they can’t make with guayule, according to Dr. Katrina Cornish of Yulex Corporation. This is good news for the 8.2% of the general population and as many [...]

The risks of latex allergy »

By Amanda on Nov 10th, 2008 in Latex Allergy | 3 Comments

A top resource for information regarding latex allergy, the American Latex Allergy Association (ALAA), is creating awareness of latex allergy through education, and providing support to individuals who have been diagnosed with latex allergy. As part of Latex Allergy Awareness Week last month (October 5-11, 2008), ALAA worked to promote knowledge and understanding of this [...]

Who says latex allergy is over? »

By Betsy on Aug 19th, 2008 in Latex Allergy | Comment Now

A nurse in England who lost her job because of her latex allergy just received a six-figure payment from her former employee. A recent article in UK’s Yorkshire Post says Jacqueline Foxton developed the allergy in 2004, one year after she begun employment with Wakefield West Primary Care Trust.
The hospital did not have a latex policy in place [...]

UK latex allergy support group found »

By Betsy on Jul 11th, 2008 in Latex Allergy | Comment Now

Latex Allergy Links is an excellent resource for people who want to read the latest on latex allergy. The site includes everything from safety and health information to the latest labeling requirements for products using latex. Another site recently stumbled upon is a UK latex allergy support group called LATEX AWARE. Both these sites contain [...]

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