Vystar Corp. and the Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association (IRMRA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on research, innovation, testing, and technology transfer in midstream and downstream sectors of the rubber industry. IRMRA is an autonomous institution under the jurisdiction of The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
“Within the natural rubber latex industry, deproteinized natural rubber (DPNR), both latex and solid, is known for its superior static and dynamic properties that improve end product performance,” stated Dr. K. Rajkumar, Director of IRMRA, in a news release. “IRMRA’s goal is to team with Vystar to develop viscoelastic DPNR variants having properties for expanding its applications in specific new arenas such as green tires, biodegradable, and other unique bioelastoplast product lines that desire a new approach. We appreciate that Vystar will be collaborating with us for R&D in many different areas that have the potential to benefit consumers as an environment sustainable and renewable resource available worldwide.”
Vystar offers Vytex, a rubber hydrocarbon material with the proteins and non-rubber components that cause allergies removed to create an ultra-pure latex and dry rubber. It features a more compact molecular network of greater durability and flexibility that is virtually odor free with a reduced risk of developing or triggering contact allergies, reported Vystar. It is also biodegradable and sustainably sourced, according to the company. Vytex is suited for applications such as medical devices, catheters, tubing, condoms, and gloves. Vystart reported that natural rubber latex glove use has been surging worldwide amid the COVID-19 crisis.
William Doyle, Vytex R&D adviser and former CEO of Vystar, told MD+DI that “there are new versions of Vytex raw material in development that will be suitable for many applications, including medical devices. This has the potential to open the door to many new markets for Vystar and benefit manufacturers and consumers as an environmentally sustainable and renewable resource worldwide.”
He added that “manufacturers and regulatory bodies are increasingly concerned over materials and manufacturing processes using nitrosamines, ammonia, and other harmful chemicals. This collaboration with IRMRA may speed the R&D process as Vytex continues to develop additional formulations that offer low and no nitrosamine and ammonia, as well as reductions of other substances in an effort to satisfy increasing demand for eco-friendly, sustainable raw materials with superior physical characteristics and performance for specific applications.”
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