In dipped glove production, the interaction between NBR latex and the coagulant system is an important part of film formation.

The coagulant helps determine how latex is deposited onto the former and can influence:

• Film thickness

• Deposition rate

• Film uniformity

• Surface appearance

• Production stability

When changing NBR latex, the same coagulant conditions do not always produce identical results.

Differences in latex characteristics may require adjustments to the formulation or dipping parameters.

This is why latex qualification should ideally include an actual dipping trial rather than relying only on laboratory film testing.

RUICO works with glove manufacturers to evaluate NBR latex together with their existing production conditions.

The objective is to identify a workable balance between latex characteristics, coagulant conditions and finished-glove performance.