Latex (latex production)

Emissions generated by the activity within the product supply chain as described in ecoinvent v3.10. The product 'latex' is a plastic product of fossil origin it is not biodegradable and it is a thermoset material. This product consists of 100% virgin material with no content of recycled material. The product is used in the following applications and sectors: main application in tires and tire products automotive parts and mechanical rubber goods. Other industrial applications include hoses belts gaskets seals shoe soles in footwear electrical wire and cable insulation. The cut-off classification is allocatable product. The activity type is ordinary transforming activity. The reference product amount is 1.