Abstract: Described herein is a reduced allergenicity natural latex rubber for use in such products as latex gloves and similar medical and consumer goods, and to methods of production and use thereof. In one aspect, a rubber composition may include a natural latex and a functionalized mineral filler. In another aspect, the mineral filler may include, for example, a diatomite.

Abstract: The present invention describes polymer compositions comprising fluoroelastomer and expanded perlite and uses thereof.

Abstract: This application discusses organo-neutralized diatomaceous earth, comprising at least one diatomaceous earth subjected to at least one treatment with at least one basic organic compound. Also disclosed herein is a composition, such as a silicone rubber composition or a paper composition, comprising organo-neutralized diatomaceous earth. Also disclosed herein are methods of making organo-neutralized diatomaceous earth and methods of making silicone rubber formulations comprising a organo-neutralized diatomaceous earth filler.

Abstract: The present invention describes polymer compositions comprising fluoroelastomer and expanded perlite and uses thereof.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising greater than about 30% by weight of a perlite based on the total weight of the polymer composition, wherein said perlite has an oil absorption less than about 100%

Abstract: Micronized perlite filler product, methods of producing the micronized expanded perlite products, and methods of use thereof are provided. The micronized expanded perlite product has, for example, a small median particle size (for example, less than 11 microns), a high blue light brightness (for example, higher than 84) and low oil absorption (for example, less than 70 percent in volume). The micronized expanded perlite product may be used in a variety of applications such as anti-block filler in plastic films and reinforcement filler in polymers.

Abstract: New functional additive in polymers comprised of micronized diatomite filler product, methods of producing the new functional additive in polymers, and methods of use thereof are provided. The new functional additive in polymers has, for example, a small median particle size (for example, less than 10 microns) and a small top particle size (for example, less than 20 microns), and a high blue light brightness (for example, higher than 84). The new functional additive in polymers may be used in a variety of applications such as reinforcement filler in polymers and anti-block filler in plastic films.

Abstract: An ultraviolet radiation generating system for treating an ultraviolet-reactive substance on a substrate. The system comprises a chamber having a wall, a plasma lamp mounted within the chamber in a confronting relationship with an interior surface of the wall, and a reflector positioned between the plasma lamp and the wall. When excited by energy from an excitation power source, the plasma lamp is capable of emitting radiation of infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths. The reflector is capable of reflecting ultraviolet radiation from the plasma lamp toward the substrate and transmitting infrared radiation such that the infrared radiation irradiates the interior surface of the wall. The interior surface is at least partially covered with an infrared-absorptive coating capable of absorbing infrared radiation incident thereon so that reflection therefrom is significantly reduced or eliminated.