Yulex Corporation makes products from Guayule (Parthenium argentatum) a residual agricultural material.[1]
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| Company type | Private Corporation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rubber |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | Daniel R. Swiger, Jeffery A. Martin |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Jeffrey A. Martin (Director, President and CEO) (Chief Technology & Operations Officer) |
| Products | Biorubber Emulsions, Biorubber Solids, Biomass |
| Website | www.yulex.com |
History
editIn 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Yulex biorubber gloves for medical uses. Yulex is the first company to produce biobased, medical-grade latex that is safe for people with latex allergy.[2]
In 2012, Yulex received a $6.9 million USDA-DoE grant as part of a research consortium. Partnering with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Cooper Tire, Yulex will research enhanced manufacturing processes, testing and utilization of guayule natural rubber as a strategic source of raw material in tires, and evaluate the remaining biomass of the guayule plant as a source of bio-fuel for the transportation industry, as well work on improving agronomic practices, developing genetic information and undertaking a lifecycle analysis.[3]
Also in 2012, Yulex released the first alternative to the traditional neoprene wetsuit in partnership with Patagonia,[4] the first guayule-based mattresses and pillows in partnership with Pure LatexBliss,[5] and the first plant-based, latex allergy-friendly dental dam in partnership with 4D Rubber.[6]
In 2013, Yulex formed a partnership with ENI's Versalis to expand the reach of guayule into European markets.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Laird, Karen (February 11, 2013). "Green Matter: Another rubber revolution in the making?". Plastics Today. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- ^ Palmer, Craig (2008). "'FDA Approves Glove Made from New Form of Natural Latex". The Journal of the American Dental Association. 139 (6).
- ^ "Cooper, partners review progress in guayule program". Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- ^ Shadley, Steve (March 25, 2013). "Surfwear company markets organic wetsuits made of rubber from Arizona shrub". KJZZ. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- ^ James, Gary (January 2013). "Power of pillows". BedTimes. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- ^ "Dental dam to use Yulex guayule". RubberNews.com. December 14, 2012. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- ^ Moore, Miles (February 25, 2013). "Yulex, Versalis join forces to expand reach of guayule". RubberNews.com. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
External links
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Media related to Parthenium argentatum at Wikimedia Commons
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