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Latex Gloves, Condoms, and Latex Consumer Products — household safety profile

High risk

Latex allergy is iatrogenic — caused by the medical system.

What is this product?

Latex allergy is iatrogenic — caused by the medical system. The 1980s AIDS crisis triggered universal glove precautions.

What's in it

Click any compound name for its full safety profile, regulatory consensus, and exposure data.

Additive

Who's most at risk

  • Infants — NICU patients: latex medical devices; powdered latex gloves banned by FDA 2017 but stockpiles exist

How to use it more safely

  • Check for tears, holes, or damage before use
  • Use only water-based or silicone-based lubricants with latex
  • Store in cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
  • Inspect expiration date and use before expiry

Red flags — when to walk away

  • Contains suspected carcinogen — Nitrosamines — classified by IARC or NTP as carcinogenic or probably carcinogenic to humans

Green flags — what to look for

  • EPA Safer Choice certified — Meets EPA criteria for safer chemical ingredients

Safer alternatives

  • Nitrile gloves — Hypoallergenic alternative for latex-sensitive individuals
  • Polyurethane condoms — Suitable for latex-allergic users; compatible with oil-based lubricants
  • Polyisoprene products — Synthetic rubber alternative with similar properties to latex

Frequently asked questions

What's in Latex Gloves, Condoms, and Latex Consumer Products?

This product type can contain: Nitrosamines from vulcanization (NDMA, NDBA, NDELA, NPIP), among others. Click any compound name above for the full safety profile.

Who should be careful with Latex Gloves, Condoms, and Latex Consumer Products?

Vulnerable populations identified for this product type: infants.

How can I use Latex Gloves, Condoms, and Latex Consumer Products more safely?

Check for tears, holes, or damage before use; Use only water-based or silicone-based lubricants with latex; Store in cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

Are there safer alternatives to Latex Gloves, Condoms, and Latex Consumer Products?

Yes — consider: Nitrile gloves; Polyurethane condoms; Polyisoprene products. See the Safer alternatives section above for details.

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