1. Aging: Natural latex gloves will gradually age in the air.
1. Oxidation: When exposed to the air for a long time, the rubber molecules in the latex will react with oxygen, causing the molecular chains to break and cross-link, thus changing the performance of the gloves. Over time, this oxidation reaction will make the surface of the gloves rough, lose their original elasticity, and become sticky.
2. Temperature effect: High temperature environment will accelerate the aging process of latex gloves. If the ambient temperature of the storage of latex gloves is too high, the movement of latex molecules will be intensified, accelerating oxidation and aging. On the contrary, although the low temperature environment can slow down the aging speed, if the temperature is too low, it may make the latex gloves hard and brittle.
3. Light effect: Ultraviolet rays in sunlight can also damage latex gloves. Ultraviolet rays can destroy the chemical bonds in latex and degrade rubber molecules, resulting in reduced strength, darker color, and sticky hands.
2. Contact substances
Grease substances: If latex gloves come into contact with substances such as grease and lubricants, these substances may penetrate into the latex gloves, causing the latex molecules to swell, thereby changing the performance of the gloves and causing them to become sticky.
Chemical solvents: Some chemical solvents, such as organic solvents, acids, alkalis, etc., may also react with latex gloves, destroying the structure of latex, causing it to lose elasticity and become sticky.
3. Improper storage
Humid environment: If latex gloves are stored in a humid environment, moisture may be absorbed by the gloves, causing the latex gloves to become soft and sticky. In addition, a humid environment is also prone to mold growth, and the growth of mold can also cause damage to latex gloves.
Poor sealing: If latex gloves are not properly sealed and stored, dust, impurities, etc. in the air may adhere to the surface of the gloves, affecting the performance of the gloves. At the same time, poor sealing will also make latex gloves more susceptible to oxidation and aging.
