Subject: Natural rubber latex
I am trying to compile a list of materials normally used in the library and related professions that contain natural rubber latex. As many of you may be aware, there has been a rise in allergic reactions to latex, particularly among people who work in medical facilities and those with multiple surgeries. I work in a facility which has tried to eliminate NRL due to a large percentage of latex-sensitive patients and am latex-sensitive myself, so any help you could give would be most appreciated. Elisabeth E. Rowan, MSLS, Hospital Librarian Shriners Hospital for Children 1900 Richmond Road Lexington KY 40502-1298 859-266-2101 x1299 Fax: 859-268-5636 *** Conservation DistList Instance 14:9 Distributed: Friday, July 28, 2000 Message Id: cdl-14-9-010 ***Received on Friday, 28 July, 2000