Process for producing deproteinized natural rubber using protease and anionic surfactant
US6204358A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S528/932
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
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.
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