Latex allergies are a serious, sometimes fatal reaction to the proteins found in natural rubber latex. According to the Mayo Clinic these types of allergies can include reactions such as rash, itchiness, difficulty breathing, wheezing, cough, and more. It’s been found that 3% of the general population (including 10% of condom users and 17% of healthcare workers) are sensitive to latex products. Because latex is used in so many products, this poses a significant health risk.

While fresh water is considered a renewable resource, access to fresh water is not always obtainable. Making clean fresh water a precious resource in many regions. We understand that clean water can be difficult to come by especially in developing countries. Vytex technology leaves our products virtually free of allergy causing proteins and contaminates. By removing these proteins in the processing of Vytex, the products produced do not require additional rinsing and washing to remove residual proteins. In the case… Read More »

Atlanta and Akron – Vystar Corp. (OTC Pink: VYST) Board of Directors Member and Research & Development Director Ranjit K. Matthan, Ph.D., will reveal ongoing developments in the formulation of Ultra Low Protein Latices (ULPL) with reduced or no ammonia and nitrosamines at the International Latex Conference session titled “Advances in Environmentally Friendly Ultra Low Protein Natural Rubber Specialty Latices” at 11:30 a.m., August 12th at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn in Akron, Ohio. The significant advances in aluminum hydroxide-treated Ultra Low… Read More »

HARTFORD, CT and BOSTON, MA and ATLANTA, GA – Leading independent mattress manufacturer Gold Bond has formed a strategic alliance with Nature’s Home Solutions, to produce the world’s first all-natural rubber latex (NRL) mattress free of allergy-causing latex proteins and non-rubber particles using Vystar Corporation’s(OTC PINK: VYST) Vytex® NRL. The new mattress collection will mark the first time Vytex will be featured in a mattress and will be introduced to the home furnishings industry at the April 2015 High Point Market.