Latex Allergies???

[Jaime Bergstrom]

Just wanted to know if someone with latex allergies and handle or touch prints coming out of a l25500? We are looking at a l25500 and don't need the liability of someone touching a sign and breaking out. We don't laminate any of our interior signs printed with solvent ink and have never had a problem.

 

[iSign]

Long as you don't print custom proctology gloves or personalized birth control, I think you shoud be ok!

After all, paint licking babies across the world have been weaned off lead addiction with latex... so can't be all bad..

 

[signgal]

My son has a severe latex allergy and has never had a problem spending extensive time in the shop and handling all the materials. I don't know about the specific material you're referring to but normally it's the powder the latex has associated with it which triggers a reaction.

 

[John Butto]

I have a latex allergy, I also have four children.

 

[Aklaim]

It's a synthetic latex, allergen friendly.

 

[Jaime Bergstrom]

Thanks.

 

[HulkSmash]

Dunno, i laminate everything that leaves my shop. everything.

except banners, that's dumb.

 

[Suz]

Jaime,

Great question! I was worried about the same thing as we have family member with serious allergic reactions to all sorts of things you would not think of.

 

[Custom_Grafx]

Below is from http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press_kits/2010/IPEX2010/TechNotable_LatexPrinting.pdf page 4.

A key innovation in HP Latex Inks is the incorporation of latex polymer particles. “Latex” is a term that describes
a stable, aqueous dispersion of microscopic polymer particles. It is important not to confuse the polymers used
in HP Latex Inks with those found in natural materials, such as latex rubber. While some individuals experience
skin irritation from contact with natural latex compounds, the synthetic polymers used in HP Latex Inks are nonallergenic.

 

[Latigo]

Because........ Its not a Latex at all. Its a Polymer Resin.

 

[signgal]

interesting... if you have a family member severely allergic, you tend to get a little paranoid LOL

 

[JoeBoomer]

Absolutely no allergens. I print hospital graphics regularly and have gotten the inks approved. No allergy worries.

 

[CheapVehicleWrap]

I have a latex allergy, I also have four children.

Any reaction to lambskin?

 

[Salmoneye]

hahaha that made me smile.

 

[Desert_Signs]

Total change of subject, but I have an employee who can only use latex. We've always bought nitrile gloves because of latex allergies, but he started breaking out as soon as he started using them. Turns out he's in the tiny part of the population that's allergic to nitrile. I also have an employee who's allergic to latex. So we have to have 2 separate gloves stored in separate areas.

 

[CheapVehicleWrap]

Latex allergies can be extremely nasty and one can all of a sudden become allergic to latex.

 

[jhanson]

As mentioned before, HP "latex" is latex in name only... absolutely no relation to the latex rubber plant that everyone seems to have allergies to...

 

[plotter supplies]

An FYI, HP has moved to the L26500 up from the L25500. The recommendations still apply and there are advantages to the upgraded model (speed, etc.)