2006-10-17 10:36:20 · 6 answers · asked by deeooo 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Latex is a form of rubber.
The two words can pretty much be used interchangeably. Rubber is commonly used for the petroleum derivative, like in the use of hoses, tires, erasers, and such. Though you can say "Rubber glove" or "Latex glove" and it will mean the exact same thing.
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latex
"Latex, as found in nature, is the milky sap of many plants that coagulates on exposure to air. It is a complex emulsion in which proteins, alkaloids, starches, sugars, oils, tannins, resins and gums are found. In most plants latex is white, but some have yellow, orange, or scarlet latex.
The word also refers to the thin stretchy material obtained by processing the sap (see Latex clothing, below). It can also be made synthetically by polymerizing a monomer that has been emulsified with surfactants."
2006-10-17 18:55:50 · answer #1 · answered by Trid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Real rubber is made from the sap of the rubber tree while latex is a petroleum derivative.
2006-10-17 10:44:27 · answer #2 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The latex is the milky substance that is processed to produce rubber.
2006-10-17 10:40:43 · answer #3 · answered by elk312 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
real rubber comes from a tree, latex is man made.
2006-10-17 10:43:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
If you've ever tried wearing a latex condom you'd be able to tell
2006-10-17 10:38:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
rubber is thicker...... latex is thinner usually white color
2006-10-17 10:47:29 · answer #6 · answered by StarShine G 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋