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Which products contain latex?
Over 40,000 products contain latex! Many of these are medical supplies. The dipping process is also used to make balloons and condoms, so there tends to be a high incidence of reaction from these. The following is a partial list of examples with latex-free alternatives. Any of these latex products can cause a reaction in a person who is sensitized.
Quiz yourself below on the following chart
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Product Containing Latex |
Latex-free Alternative |
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Latex Gloves |
Vinyl Gloves |
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Stethoscope Tubing |
Cover tubing with stockinet |
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Urinary Catheters |
Silicone catheters |
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Medication Vial Stoppers |
Remove Stopper Before Drawing Ip Med |
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IV Tubing Ports |
Use Stopcock to Inject Meds |
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Tape |
Plastic Tape |
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Erasers |
Vinyl Erasers |
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Latex Balloons |
Mylar Balloons |
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Non-Skid Backing on Rugs |
100% Cotton Rugs |
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Band-Aids |
Gauze with Latex-free Tape |
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Elastic in Clothing |
Don't Let Elastic Touch Skin |
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Rubber Balls |
Vinyl/PVC Balls |
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Rubber Kitchen Gloves |
Vinyl Gloves |
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Foam Earphones |
Plastic Earphones without Foam |
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Computer Mouse Pads |
Plastic/Vinyl Mouse Pad |
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Anything with a Rubber Handle |
Vinyl, Leather or Cover with Latex Free Tape |
Quiz yourself:
Identify a latex free alternative for the following items.
Directions:
In the box next to the latex item type in the latex free alternative. After you’ve entered your answers move your mouse pointer over the red box on the right to reveal the correct answer.
Note: If you are unable to view the answers from the above exercise, click here to display them without using Java.
