Latex, curing paste and auxiliary products for NBR glove dipping

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Glove properties made with NBR Latex

Below are typical properties of gloves made with NBR Latex at a glove weight of ca. 3.5 g, cured at 120°C for 20 minutes, with the two curing systems for comparison: Matcure V 3613 and Matcure V 3532.
Our product range offers a spectrum of properties to suit your requirements, and we can also tailor-made the curing system and auxiliary products to suit your process and final glove performance.
MATCO’s portfolio for dipped gloves production are fully supported by our global technical service team and MATCO can assist our business partners in finding solutions to your needs. MATCO also offers new development in the next generation of glove products.

Physical Properties (EN and ASTM standards are the minimum requirements)

Durability, chemical permeation and solvent swell.

With our range of curing systems, we can support you in achieving high quality gloves with robust strength and a range of flexible or stretch property, as well as offering good durability according to international and internal standards. At the same time, the gloves also exhibit good chemical permeation performance.

Product Portfolio

NBR Latex Glove Dipping Portfolio

ProductTypeFunction
NBR LatexNBR LatexLatex binder for glove dipping
Matcure V 3532Vulcanisation pasteCrosslinker for NBR Latex
Matcure V 3613Vulcanisation pasteCrosslinker for NBR Latex
Matcure CC 3504ColourantBlue colourant compatible with NBR Latex
Matcure SSF PASTEColourantGreen colourant compatible with NBR Latex
Auxiliary ProductTypeFunction
Addimat WHITE 3511ColourantTitanium dioxide dispersion for opacity
Addimat BLACK 3302ColourantCarbon black dispersion
Matcure D 3512CrosslinkerZinc oxide dispersion for crosslinking
Matcure D 3605CrosslinkerSulphur dispersion for crosslinking
Matcure D 3603Co-acceleratorFor use with Matcure V 3613
Matcure V 3405Co-acceleratorFor use with Matcure V 3532
Addimat 3703Defoamer agentEliminate air bubble from latex

ProductTypeFunction
Coagulant 3506Coagulant solutionCoagulant for NBR Latex
Addimat 3507Release agentGlove demold aid

Application guide

Typical recipes in dipping process

IngredientQuantityManufacturing Conditions
NBR Latex100 parts dryAuxiliary components to be added if required (see options in product portfolio page)
Alkaline e.g. KOH (10%)pH adjusted to 9.5 – 10.5Compound mature time: 8 hours (minimum)
Matcure V 35324,4 – 4,8 parts dryTypical curing schedule: 120°C for 10 to 20 minutes depending on film thickness
Matcure D 35170,5 – 5 parts dry
Typical compounding recipe for disposable gloves: (*compounding solid content at 18-20%)

IngredientQuantityManufacturing Conditions
Coagulant 350618 – 20% total dry solidDrying Temperature: 100°C for 1 – 3 minute
 Addimat BLUE 35142 – 5% total dry solidDrying Temperature: 100°C for 1 – 3 minute
Typical coagulant bath recipe

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