title: Natural latex free cold seal packaging.
abstract: From 30 June 1999, in the United States, warning labels must be attached to all medical devices and packaging containing natural latex. In Europe the risk to public health associated with natural latex proteins is receiving increasing attention. This article suggests possible solutions and discusses emerging synthetic systems that may emulate the performance of natural latex.
authors.affiliation: Rexam Medical Packaging, Mundelein, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Merritt
mesh_terms: D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D005060:Europe; D006801:Humans; D007840:Latex; D020315:Latex Hypersensitivity / Q000517:prevention & control; D019064:Product Packaging / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D007840:Latex