• Tire enhancements for improved vehicle fuel efficiency (rolling resistance) and safety (wet grip/winter tires)
• New Vytex^® DPNR food and medical grades with allergenic protein levels below detection limits
• Multiple grades of Vytex raw material multi-sourced from Corrie MacColl at highest levels of sustainability (FSC, TMTD & Nitrosamine Free DPNR)
• ISO standards being drafted for deproteinized natural rubber solids and latex

WORCESTER, MA, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vystar Corp. (OTCQB: VYST) Director, Ranjit K. Matthan, PhD, announced key developments in Vytex^® Deproteinized Natural Rubber (DPNR) for automotive tires, food and medical grade products and improvements in sustainability during his opening plenary International Latex Conference (ILC). Corrie MacColl Latex Director John Heath joined Dr. Matthan to discuss major progress on sustainability initiatives in natural rubber latex production. The session, titled “Innovations and Sustainability in Natural Rubber Latex – The New Paradigm,” is available on demand for conference registrants at the ILC website. Co-Authors of the presentation are William Doyle – Vytex Product Development Consultant for Vystar Corp., and Joseph John – Director, Polymer Consultancy Services Ltd.

The Vytex process on natural rubber liquid produces a purer, higher hydrocarbon content with a lower non-rubber solids (NRS) base material. A key advantage is that Vytex can be modified further without interference from the NRS.

Tire Enhancements – Research conducted in partnership with the Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association (IRMRA) and automotive tire companies has resumed after the pandemic shutdown and has shown that Vytex DPNR offers improved low rolling resistance (LRR) and better wet grip. Additionally, initial tests blending natural rubber with newer silica tire formulations are showing potential for improved vehicle fuel efficiency. Further trials are underway.

Food and Medical Grade Vytex Formulations – Vytex DPNR formulations have proven to be below the standard levels of detection for various allergenic proteins found in raw latex. This would qualify Vytex DPNR as safe for use for a wide variety of food packaging and medical grade applications – beyond condoms and surgical gloves for which it was previously approved. Tests in IRMRA laboratories showed zero ammonia and formic acid, and only residual natural phosphates present in the final product.

Bioelastoplastic Materials – Vystar is focusing a portion of its R&D on these five core grades, which are on a Vytex deproteinized base:

1. Bioelastoplastic material through deliberate modification to viscoelastic behavior
2. Naturally occurring modifications
3. Epoxidized rubber
4. Hydrogenated rubber
5. Grafted rubber

PVC packaging film, which replaced NR Pliofilm, is not biodegradable, and is carcinogenic due to the vinyl chloride (VC) monomer. Vystar has progressed in developing DPNR hydrochlorinated pliofilms as a sustainable alternative to PVC films. Vystar is also examining the viability of certain types of ThermoPlastic Natural Rubbers (TP-DPNR/TP-DPENR) as a sustainable biodegradable alternative for thermoplastic blocks commonly used for LEGO^® and other plastic construction toys.

Dr. Matthan’s team has been evaluating alterations to the viscoelastic response of the linear macro molecular and 3-D crosslinked networks of DPNR or solid rubber for biomedical and other applications. With hydrogen generation technologies gaining momentum globally, there is growing industry interest in Vystar’s “insitu” latex medium hydrogenation to mimic EPDM and grafting work (methyl, vinyl and caprolactam monomers). As a result, Vystar plans to make bulk quantities available for customer trials in late 2021.

Sustainable Production of Vytex

Currently three Corrie MacColl plantations sustainably offer the following from the Vytex latex platform, all based on a 100% natural and entirely biogenic rubber polymer, and increasingly with a fully traceable Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified supply chain:

• Liquid latex concentrate with Ultra Low Protein content, reduced NRS, safe and compliant preservation systems (Tetramethyl Thiuram Disulfide (TMTD) and nitrosamine free) –with ammonia free, grafted and pre-vulcanized options.
• Dry rubber specialty grades which are DPNR based and compatible with silica to compete with solution styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) in low rolling resistance/high wet grip tire formulations — a natural equivalent to ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM),
• A range of other grades with different bio elastoplastic properties.

Corrie MacColl’s industry leading sustainability practices include:

• SNR Supply Chain Policy and standards were developed under the guidance of the Rainforest Alliance and Pro forest NGO. CMC provides transparent reporting on progress toward sustainability;
• CMC is committed to zero deforestation in all direct operations;
• Outgrower Programme trains 13,000 local farmers in the best sustainable cultivation practices for rubber and their own food production; and
• CMC is working toward achieving FSC Forest Management Certification in early 2022 and carbon neutral certification in the future.

ISO standards being developed

Currently, the International Standards Organization (ISO) is drafting technical specification guidelines for DPNR solid and latex produced by the multi-nationally patented Vytex enzymatic and non-enzymatic processes with low, medium and high viscosity grades for each process. Once ISO standards for DPNR are established, Vystar anticipates easier global adoption of Vytex by manufacturers.

Mr. Doyle stated, “Vystar’s partnerships with Corrie MacColl and IRMRA have opened the doors to tremendous opportunities enabling reliable production of raw natural rubber from Corrie MacColl’s responsibly managed forests, plus rapid R&D advances with IRMRA and valuable connections with additional partners and potential customers. The future has never looked brighter for Vytex.”

For information on Vytex grades, comparisons, compounding, processing, licensing, purchase or partnering on patents, please contact: info@vytex.com, call 508-791-9114 or visit Vytex.com. Follow our latest R&D updates on Twitter at @vytxrnd

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About Vystar Corporation:

Based in Worcester, Mass., Vystar^® Corp. (OTCQB: VYST) is the majority owner of Rotmans Furniture and Carpet and environmentally friendly technologies and products to improve lives, such as Vytex Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) and Fluid Energy Solutions. Vystar is the exclusive creator of Vytex, a multi-patented, all-natural, raw material that contains significantly reduced levels of the proteins found in natural rubber latex and can be used in over 40,000 products. Vytex NRL is a 100% renewable resource, environmentally safe, “green” and fully biodegradable. Vystar is working with manufacturers across a broad range of consumer and medical products bringing Vytex NRL to market in adhesives, gloves, balloons, condoms, other medical devices and natural rubber latex foam mattresses, toppers, and pillows. For more information, visit www.vytex.com.

Contacts:

Media: Julie Shepherd, Accentuate PR, 847 275 3643, Julie@accentuatepr.com
Investors: Lee Howley, lhowley@vytex.com 508-791-9114

Forward-looking Statements:

Investors are cautioned that certain statements contained in this document as well as some statements in periodic press releases and some oral statements of VYST officials are “Forward-Looking Statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). Forward-looking statements include statements which are predictive in nature, which depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, which include words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “expects,” and similar expressions. In addition, any statements concerning future financial performance (including future revenues, earnings or growth rates), ongoing business strategies or prospects, and possible future VYST actions, product development and delivery, which may be provided by management, are also forward-looking statements as defined by the Act. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to materially differ from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and to vary significantly from reporting period to reporting period. Although management believes that the assumptions made and expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there is no assurance that the underlying assumptions will, in fact, prove to be correct or that actual future results will not be different from the expectations expressed in this report. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and VYST has no specific intention to update these statements.

• Corrie MacColl to produce Vytex from world’s largest rubber plantation

Worcester, MA and Norfolk, VA, Feb. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vystar® Corporation (OTCQB: VYST) has selected Corrie MacColl Limited, (CMC) a subsidiary of global natural rubber (NR) supply chain manager Halcyon Agri, as its exclusive global partner for all aspects of product market development and distribution of patented Vytex® deproteinized latex. The three-year agreement is effective immediately and auto renews annually for successive one year terms, unless terminated by either party.

Horst Sakreida, CEO of Corrie MacColl North America, stated, “We champion sustainability across the natural rubber industry, highlighted in the turnaround of our Cameroon plantations which we acquired four years ago. Today Corrie MacColl produces 100% traceable, third-party certified rubber, in line with our Sustainability Policy developed under the guidance of leading international NGOs. We have extensive insight into our carbon output and work with civil society in reducing this.”

He added, “As part of CMC’s corporate strategy to drive innovation and sustainability across the natural rubber industry, we anticipate that raw liquid latex from our Cameroon plantations will in the future be processed into eco-friendly Vytex latex, which has all the advantages of latex, plus the added benefits of a healthier, purer product with improved strength, durability and flexibility. The synergies are strong and vital.”

Steve Rotman, Vystar CEO, said, “Tapping the global market development and distribution capabilities of Corrie MacColl provides us with an extensive reach that would take decades to establish on our own. As the recognized leader in the latex market segment, Corrie MacColl will be introducing Vytex to customers worldwide, which is expected to add shareholder value to Vystar without the expense of maintaining our own sales force and distribution network. Corrie MacColl are also leaders in the dry rubber marketplace, which we expect to enter with our newest, sustainable applications of Vytex for end products such as tires, bonding components, films, etc. We are looking forward to a mutually beneficial partnership.”

Agreement Highlights:

As part of the agreement, Vystar will:

• Appoint CMC as its market development and distribution partner;
• Provide support and technical assistance in the market development of the products; and
• Grant CMC non-exclusive rights to use the Vytex trademark.

As part of the agreement, CMC will:

• Appoint a producer for the entire Vytex product range;
• Be responsible for managing and/or developing appropriate distribution networks, including the warehousing and shipping of liquid Vytex latex throughout the supply chain from rubber plantations to customer facilities;
• Handle all marketing of Vytex branded latex products to potential natural rubber latex customers;
• Act upon all infringement issues that become known.
• Pay a royalty fee quarterly to Vystar.

World’s Largest Rubber Plantation to produce Vytex

The enhanced Vytex production technology will be introduced and adapted in CMC’s Cameroon plantations. Corrie MacColl owns and operates 100,000 hectares (247,000 acres) in two locations in Cameroon. Balancing economic development with ecological preservation, the plantation is low density planted with only 30% planted with rubber. The remaining land is protected through CMC’s No Deforestation Policy and includes High Conservation Value (HCV), High Carbon Stock (HCS) and a 25,000 hectare (4 times the size of Manhattan Island) Community Forest. Through its Cameroon Outgrower Programme, CMC has targeted to provide income security to 13,000 smallholder families across 27,000 hectares by providing financing, tools and training for a multi-crop farm programme, based around the core crop of rubber.

Vytex latex is the result of removing non-rubber components and 99.85% of all the proteins to create an innovative, ultra-pure latex with a stronger molecular bond for greater durability, strength and flexibility that is virtually odor free and reduces the risk of developing or triggering contact allergies. An added bonus is that Vytex is biodegradable.

Vytex latex is available in low/no ammonia and low/no nitrosamine formulations to reduce chemical use for a safer manufacturing environment. It also requires significantly less water for dipped product production. Vytex offers cleaner and purer latices and rubbers that enable higher performance materials, such as improved ultra-thin film applications and cost-effective alternative bioelastoplastics. Vytex latex is ideal for applications such as medical devices, gloves, catheters and tubing; condoms; mattresses, toppers and pillows; cushions; balloons; adhesives; sports equipment; footwear; apparel and threads.

The Vytex deproteinization process, originally used for latex, is now being used to develop specialty solid rubber that offers strengths unique to the product line. This will offer new and potentially superior options for tires, plasticizers and binders, marine paint, bonding and stiffener applications, iodinated natural rubber conductive sheets, brominated natural rubber glossy surface finishes, thin films and sheets, elastic bands; medical grade rubber sheeting, anti-static and industrial sheeting, gaskets/O-ring/seals, footwear soles, vibration dampening pads and more.

For details on Vytex, contact info@vytex.com or 508-791-9114 or visit Vytex.com. Follow Vystar and Vytex news on Twitter: @VystarCompany

Hashtags #vystar, #vytex, #naturallatex, #disposablegloves, #latexgloves, #latexfoam, #nrl, #bioplastic

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About Vystar Corporation:

Based in Worcester, Mass., Vystar® Corp. (OTCQB: VYST) is the majority owner of Rotmans Furniture and Carpet and environmentally friendly technologies and products to improve lives, including RxAir® UV light air purification products, Vytex™ Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) and Fluid Energy Solutions. Vystar is the exclusive creator of Vytex, a multi-patented, all-natural, raw material that contains significantly reduced levels of the proteins found in natural rubber latex and can be used in over 40,000 products. Vytex NRL is a 100% renewable resource, environmentally safe, “green” and fully biodegradable. Vystar is working with manufacturers across a broad range of consumer and medical products bringing Vytex NRL to market in adhesives, gloves, balloons, condoms, other medical devices and natural rubber latex foam mattresses, toppers, and pillows. For more information, visit www.vytex.com.

About Corrie MacColl:

At Corrie MacColl, we take a modern approach to fair and sustainable value creation in the origination and distribution of the vital material that is natural rubber. As a sustainable model corporate citizen, we are extensively invested in ecological conservation, economic and social development. Our rubber is grown, sourced and produced to the highest quality, matching supply and demand with as little impact as possible. We are consciously positioned to serve today’s rubber consumer through our customer centric merchandising model. Demand for made-to-measure rubber for use in diverse, premium and specialty applications is fulfilled by our entrenched position in key distribution markets and custom-made delivery programmes to customers.

Our products are delivered to over 1,000 customers in 350 cities through our second-to-none logistical assets, flanked by our dedicated technical advisory and support unit. Corrie MacColl is a member of the Halcyon Agri Group.

Contacts:

Vystar

Media: Julie Shepherd, Accentuate PR, 847 275 3643, Julie@accentuatepr.com/p>

Investors: Lee Howley, lhowley@vytex.com 508-791-9114

Corrie MacColl

Media: Ryan Wiener +49 151 17630911 ryan@corrie-maccoll.com

Forward-looking Statements: Investors are cautioned that certain statements contained in this document as well as some statements in periodic press releases and some oral statements of VYST officials are “Forward-Looking Statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). Forward-looking statements include statements which are predictive in nature, which depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, which include words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “expects,” and similar expressions. In addition, any statements concerning future financial performance (including future revenues, earnings or growth rates), ongoing business strategies or prospects, and possible future VYST actions, product development and delivery, which may be provided by management, are also forward-looking statements as defined by the Act. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to materially differ from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and to vary significantly from reporting period to reporting period. Although management believes that the assumptions made and expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there is no assurance that the underlying assumptions will, in fact, prove to be correct or that actual future results will not be different from the expectations expressed in this report. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and VYST has no specific intention to update these statements.

Worcester, MA, USA and Thane, Mahrashtra, India, Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vystar Corporation (OTCQB: VYST) and the Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association (IRMRA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a wide range of collaborative activities, including but not limited to research, innovation, testing and technology transfer in midstream and downstream sectors of the rubber industry.

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New Vytex Latex Product Lines & Applications, R&D, Marketing

ATLANTA, Aug. 30, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vystar Corp. (OTC Market:VYST) is providing an update on the Company’s R&D and expanding product lines and applications for Vytex® deproteinized natural rubber latex, which position it for rapid growth in the coming year and beyond.

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Vystar Director Matthan Attracts Global Interest in Advances in Ultra Low Protein Vytex, Non Rubber Latices, and Dry Natural Rubbers At International Latex Conference

ATLANTA and AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vystar Corp. (OTC Market:VYST) Board of Directors Member and Research & Development Director Ranjit K. Matthan, Ph.D., was a speaker at the International Latex Conference session on August 9th where he shared recent advances in formulations of Vytex® Ultra-Low Protein and Non-Rubber Latices (ULP-NRSL) that will allow for affordable, broader range end use applications with reduced risk of causing or triggering latex allergies.

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Vystar Receives Indonesia Patent Notice of Allowance for Deproteinization of Vytex Natural Rubber Latex

Atlanta, GA – June 7, 2017 – Vystar Corp. (OTC Market: VYST) has received a notice of allowance from Indonesia for a patent regarding “Natural Rubber Latex Having Reduced Allergenicity and Method of Making Same.” Vystar now holds 11 international and four domestic patents related to its latex deproteinization process which results in Vytex®, a natural rubber latex (NRL) virtually free of allergen-causing latex proteins, thereby reducing risk of developing or experiencing allergic reactions from direct contact.

“This notice of allowance provides important intellectual property (IP) protection for Vystar as we actively work with latex producers and manufacturers in Indonesia and seek to develop relationships with additional ones, particularly medical glove manufacturers to meet the growing demand for low protein, non-powdered, medical gloves,” stated William Doyle, CEO of Vystar.

Vystar now has IP protection in Indonesia, Malaysia and India, which are three of the world’s top five producers of natural rubber, with Malaysia ranking first in latex glove production. The latex industry is estimated at approximately US$1.3 billion.

Latex allergies and powdered gloves have become a major concern in the healthcare industry, with some facilities banning latex gloves and the US recently banning powdered gloves. However, surgeons and medical professionals prefer latex over synthetic latex, vinyl and other materials due to its superior tactile sensitivity, puncture resistance, strength, durability and flexibility. This presents a tremendous market opportunity for Vytex medical gloves as they are virtually free of allergy-causing proteins while providing all the benefits of latex that healthcare workers want, and they don’t need powder to ease glove donning and removal.

Additionally, Vytex is sustainably sourced and completely biodegradable, in sharp contrast to petrochemical based synthetic latex or petrochemical based disposable gloves. Plus, those who need to wear disposable gloves appreciate that Vytex is virtually odor-free, without the strong odor of traditional latex. The Vytex deproteinization process also removes the source of the latex odor, making Vytex more eco friendly than its competitors as there is no need for the excessive water rinses to remove odor during the manufacturing process or the need for artificial fragrance to mask the odor.

Competitively priced against traditional latex, Vytex is a superior material for more than 40,000 applications that typically use latex or petrochemical based materials. Vytex can be used in medical gloves, catheters and devices; condoms; mattresses, toppers and pillows; cushions; balloons; adhesives; sports equipment, footwear; padding, apparel and threads.

For details on Vytex licensing, deproteinization or purchase, contact info@vytex.com or (866) 674-5238, x1 or visit Vytex.com or facebook:.

Lien ‘A, Vystar to Exhibit at Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo, June 7-8

Atlanta, GA– June 1, 2017 – Vystar Corp. (OTC: VYST), has formed a strategic partnership with Lien ‘A, pairing Vystar’s multi-patented, all-natural, virtually allergen free Vytex® latex with one of the top eco-friendly latex foam producers in Vietnam who provides natural rubber latex (NRL) products to 31 countries worldwide. Over the past year, Lien ‘A’s CEO Lam Ngoc Minh took significant equity positions in Vystar and NHS Holdings, LLC (NHS), Vystar’s exclusive distributor for Vytex foam, to assist in expanding Vystar’s supply chain and drive adoption of a better, cleaner material that can be used in 40,000 products.

Vystar and Lien ‘A will be exhibiting together at the Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo, in the Georgia World Congress Center, June 7-8 in Atlanta, where they will introduce Vytex to furniture manufacturers who have been seeking sustainably sourced materials and more resilient, eco friendly alternatives to petrochemical-based foams and traditional latex.

“Minh joins a core group of Vystar investors who have invested $20 million in Vystar since inception to launch Vytex in multiple vertical markets and spur the latex and plastics industries to change to sustainably sourced, more durable and biodegradable materials,” stated William Doyle, Vystar CEO. “We have investors from the medical industry seeking to resolve allergy issues with latex gloves, gowns and other medical products that can have life saving impact for those with latex allergies. And our newest investor is looking to do the same in bedding.”

“There is a decade long strong and growing global demand for high quality, natural, eco-friendly products and Vytex is a versatile product that can fill that need,” stated Steven Rotman, CEO of NHS. “Vytex’s all-natural, ultra low protein and ultra low nitrosamine formulations that help lessen the risk of latex-induced allergic reactions and create a safer manufacturing environment are unique in the latex industry. They give Vytex the potential to capture a large portion of the foam mattress, pillow and home furnishing cushions market in the U.S. and abroad. Lien ‘A’s advanced foam manufacturing processes produce a superior, high-quality Vytex foam that helps fill that demand. Vytex is the future of foam.”

Vytex and NHS are working with Lien ‘A to build and manage relationships with mattress and pillow manufacturers who will utilize Lien ‘A-produced Vytex foam cores for bedding products that will be sold by retailers throughout the Americas. Lien ‘A and NHS have Vytex foam cores available in East and West Coast warehouses to enable fast and efficient delivery to manufacturers nationwide.

“We share with Lien ‘A the same devotion to quality and the environment,” noted William Doyle, CEO of Vystar Corp. “Vytex foam is only as good as the manufacturers who create it from our raw latex, and Lien ‘A has passed our stringent quality tests with flying colors for ability to consistently meet exacting specifications for a broad array of foams. Vytex offers the eco-friendly benefits as well as being more durable, resilient, and odor free at roughly the same cost of NRL in manufacturing ease, durability, and aging, while being better and cleaner for the environment. Partnering with Lien ‘A will ultimately help us deliver the advantages of Vytex to more consumers.”

Vytex is the only all natural latex product with virtually all the antigenic proteins that cause latex allergies removed. It offers an odor free, brighter, whiter, more buoyant and stronger latex without all the chemicals and dyes in competitors’ latex products or the toxic petrochemical off-gassing, lack of durability and bacterial issues common to memory foam products.

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About Lien ‘A
Lien ‘A is a private company, founded by Mr. Lam Ngoc Hiep in 1966, with the motto  “freshen your living with outstanding products.” Lien ‘A is an innovator in creating green, environmentally friendly products and has grown into one of the largest producers of natural latex mattresses in Vietnam, in addition to producing bed linens, furniture and pillows. In 2010, Lien ‘A was awarded the prestigious ECO Certificate from the ECO-INSTITUT of Cologne, Germany, and the “LGA tested quality” certificate from TUV Rheinland Products GmbH for exceeding quality standards. Lien ‘A’s three factories export to 31 countries via its worldwide warehouse distribution network. For more information contact: maydelotte@liena.vn

About Nature’s Home Solutions (NHS Holdings)
NHS, a Worcester, MA-based distribution company devoted to identifying and bringing to market innovative, high quality, certified sustainable, eco-friendly durable materials and components for use in the home furnishings, apparel, and other markets. Contact: Steven Rotman.

About Vystar Corporation

Based in Atlanta, GA, Vystar® Corporation (OTC Pink: VYST) is the exclusive creator of Vytex Natural Rubber Latex (NRL), a multi-patented, all-natural, raw material that contains significantly reduced levels of the proteins found in natural rubber latex and can be used in over 40,000 products. Vytex NRL is a 100% renewable resource, environmentally safe, “green” and fully biodegradable. Vystar is working with manufacturers across a broad range of consumer and medical products bringing Vytex NRL to market in adhesives, balloons, condoms, medical devices, mattresses, toppers, and pillows. For more information, visit www.vytex.com.

Forward-looking Statements: Investors are cautioned that certain statements contained in this document as well as some statements in periodic press releases and some oral statements of VYST officials are “Forward- Looking Statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). Forward-looking statements include statements which are predictive in nature, which depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, which include words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “expects,” and similar expressions. In addition, any statements concerning future financial performance (including future revenues, earnings or growth rates), ongoing business strategies or prospects, and possible future VYST actions, which may be provided by management, are also forward-looking statements as defined by the Act. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to materially differ from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and to vary significantly from reporting period to reporting period. Although management believes that the assumptions made and expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there is no assurance that the underlying assumptions will, in fact, prove to be correct or that actual future results will not be different from the expectations expressed in this report. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and VYST has no specific intention to update these statements.

Anchor Ken Evseroff welcomes Vystar Corporation’s (OTC PINK: VYST) CEO Bill Doyle back to introduce new viewers to Vystar’s ongoing efforts to provide a superior latex that can improve thousands of products, including mattresses and pillows for a better night’s rest.

“We appreciate the opportunity to discuss in more detail how Vystar’s Vytex solves some problems for the latex and plastic materials industries,” states Bill Doyle, CEO of Vystar. He further states,”Vytex is a sustainable, natural, latex material from which we remove all protein virtually, resulting in an odor free, stronger and more resilient material that doesn’t have any petrochemical off-gassing and also reduces the risk of experiencing or developing latex allergies. We are working with multiple industries to replace latex, memory foam and plastics with Vytex in products such as electrical gloves, medical gloves, balloons, foam for mattresses, pillows, cushions and padding; elastic threads for undergarments and sportswear; and industrial adhesives. It’s a multi-billion dollar raw materials opportunity.”

Vystar Receives 3 Patent Notices of Allowance for Vytex Latex Deproteinization

Atlanta, GA – April 20, 2017 – Vystar Corp. (OTC Market: VYST) has received notice of allowance for three international patents regarding “Natural Rubber Latex Having Reduced Allergenicity and Method of Making Same” from:
1. Malaysia – (2010003317)
2. Guatemala (2010-000208) and
3. India -(2487/KOLNP/2010)

The addition of these three international patents brings the total to 14 global patents, with 10 being international and four domestic. This further expands Vystar’s patent portfolio related to its latex deproteinization process used in Vytex® natural rubber latex (NRL) which removes virtually all allergy-causing proteins from NRL, thus reducing risk of developing or experiencing allergic reactions from direct contact with latex.

“These international notices of allowance provide intellectual property (IP) protection in two of the top six latex-producing countries in the world — primary locations where we do business and are actively seeking additional manufacturing and/or processing partners for our ultra low protein Vytex raw material,” stated William Doyle, CEO of Vystar. “The claims the international patent offices are allowing will serve to further strengthen our IP around Vystar’s breakthrough deproteinization process and protect our shareholders’ investments. Also, of the top eight consumers of latex globally, Vystar now has patents in six of those countries/unions, plus applications pending in several more.”

Vystar has multiple layers of IP protection for Vytex® ultra low protein latex that extend beyond patents. Vystar controls the manufacture of the proprietary deproteinization kit that is sold to licensed Vytex producers. Producers add the kit to field latex and use standard latex manufacturing equipment with slight modifications. Vystar tests every batch of Vytex to certify that it meets the high standards of Vytex brand latex.

Removing the proteins and other non-rubbers results in the purest, cleanest, and odor-free latex that is more resilient and stronger than competitors’ lattices, offers greater tactile sensitivity and puncture/tear resistance, creates a brighter, whiter foam and offers improved clarity and color for colored latex products such as balloons.

Competitively priced against traditional latex, Vytex is a superior material for more than 40,000 applications that typically use latex or petrochemical based materials. Vytex can be used in medical gloves, catheters and devices; condoms; mattresses, toppers and pillows; cushions; balloons; adhesives; sports equipment, footwear; padding, apparel and threads.

For details on Vytex licensing, deproteinization or purchase, contact us or (866) 674-5238, x1.