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- Title
Dual cross‐linking of XNBR latex with epoxy‐functional calcium silicate particles for the production of accelerator‐free medical gloves.
- Authors
Grabmayer, Theresa; Manhart, Jakob; Fleischmann, Darya; Kaiser, Simon; Schaller, Raimund; Holzner, Armin; Schlögl, Sandra
- Abstract
In this work, an innovative dual cross‐linking strategy for carboxylated nitrile butadiene rubber (XNBR) latex using epoxy‐modified calcium silicate particles is presented. In their role as dual cross‐linker, the particles are able to form covalent bonds (nucleophilic ring opening of epoxy moieties) as well as ionic cross‐links (calcium ions of the inorganic core) across the carboxylic acid groups of the rubber. To characterize the curing efficiency, thin elastomer films are prepared by using a conventional coagulant dipping process and their cross‐link densities, curing kinetics, and tensile properties are investigated as a function of the concentration of the cross‐linker and curing time. The results show that latex films containing 5 phr of epoxy‐functional particles give the highest tensile strength, which is further improved by pre‐vulcanizing the liquid latex compound at 60°C for 30 min. The latex formulations are stable over 3 days and the pre‐cured films exhibit a high resistance against gamma sterilization and subsequent accelerated aging. Moreover, sterile films do not cause any skin irritation or skin sensitization reactions, showing the high potential of epoxy‐functional particles in the production of accelerator‐free hypoallergenic gloves.
- Subjects
SURGICAL gloves; CALCIUM silicates; NITRILE rubber; LATEX; COAGULANTS; CALCIUM ions; CONCENTRATION functions; COVALENT bonds
- Publication
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2024, Vol 141, Issue 24, p1
- ISSN
0021-8995
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/app.55498