Detailed Project Report (DPR) on Surgical Rubber Disposable Goods

SURGICAL RUBBER DISPOSABLE GOODS [LATEX GLOVES, NITRILE GLOVES (LATEX-FREE), VINYL GLOVES]

[EIRI/EDPR/1503]  J.C.289 

INTRODUCTION

The use of hand protection is one of the most effective methods of reducing chemical exposure during the handling of chemicals and other hazardous materials. Choosing the right glove for your application is critical for ensuring proper protection. The chemical breakthrough time and degradation rating, process, and temperature are among criteria used to determine the best type of glove to use.

Gloves should be fitted properly to ensure the safe handling of laboratory or process equipment. Maximum life can be obtained by removing the chemical from the surface of the glove by washing or other appropriate methods after each use. Gloves should be stored away from the contaminating atmosphere.

A variety of medical gloves, e.g., surgical gloves and examination gloves, are well known and readily available in the medical field. The chemical and physical properties of elastomers used in such gloves have been researched, and gloves exhibiting desirable properties in accordance with their usage have been developed. Properties such as tensile strength and elongation modulus, as well as coatings and lubricants, which enhance their usage and/or donning characteristics, have been investigated. A variety of elastomeric polymer compositions have been examined as well, including formulations using natural and synthetic latex.

LATEX AND LATEX GLOVES

Natural Rubber Latex Gloves - Made from a Renewable Resource Natural rubber (NR) latex gloves are natural products. They are derived from NR latex obtained from the Hevea Brasiliensis tree when the bark is tapped (Figure bellow). This is unlike all synthetic gloves, which are made from petrol chemicals.

Raw NR Latex 

This is a milky fluid comprising 25%-40% of rubber hydrocarbon in the form of particles suspended in an aqueous serum together with a few percent of other non-rubber substances such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, sugars, some metals, fatty acids, and other substances, known as the non-rubber fraction. The remaining major component is water.

NR Latex Concentrate 

Latex collected from the tree after tapping is concentrated generally by centrifugation, to remove much of the aqueous components. The concentrated latex with about 60% dry rubber content (or drc) is then usually preserved with ammonia to combat bacterial growth. The resulting latex concentrate becomes the starting material for all natural rubber latex products, whether by dipping (for gloves, balloons, condoms, catheters, baby soothers, rubber tubing, toys and dental dams) or other processes such as foaming (for latex foam to sponge), or extrusion (for latex thread, more commonly known as "elastic").

Latex exam gloves are disposable gloves made from latex, a rubber product which can be produced naturally or synthetically. In most facilities, latex gloves are the standard, since they are inexpensive and ideally suited for a variety of medical applications. Awareness of latex allergies has led to the inclusion of  non latex allergies as an alternative in some facilities to address concerns about allergic reactions. Health care suppliers and drugstores usually stock latex exam gloves for professionals and average consumers.

Latex can be sourced either naturally or synthetically. In either case, the material provides excellent barrier protection, preventing the transmission of viruses and bacteria between a health care provider and a patient. Latex is also a great material for medical gloves because it is thin and flexible, which means that it will not interfere with freedom of movement. Wearing properly-sized latex gloves almost feels like not wearing any gloves at all, which is very important for many aspects of medical care.

It is possible to find powdered latex exam gloves, which tend to be easier to put on, along with powder-free versions. In some cases, powdered gloves may not be suitable, as the powder can sometimes cause allergic reactions or other problems. Latex exam gloves are also available in a wide range of sizes to accommodate various hand sizes. The gloves are disposed of after each patient, and they may be changed during the course of an exam for safety.

A well-fitted glove is snug without feeling constrictive. The fingers fit smoothly into the glove with no folds or baggy areas, and the glove will not readily slide off. If a glove is too loose, contaminants can enter the glove, which can be very dangerous, and if a glove is too tight, it may split under the stress, exposing the wearer to health hazards.

Latex exam gloves can be found in exam rooms at hospitals and clinics, and they are also stocked in first aid kits, ambulances, and in other areas where people could potentially be exposed to bodily fluids. Most facilities keep several sizes on hand to ensure that health care providers have access to the right size, and the gloves or cases may be color-coded to make it easy to determine size. If latex-free gloves are also stocked, they are usually colored differently and often kept in a separate area to avoid cross-contamination or accidents in which the wrong gloves are worn by mistake.

COST ESTIMATION

Plant Capacity                                             50000.00 Pairs  of Gloves/Day                  
Land & Building ( 1 Acre)                          Rs 1.96 Cr
Plant & Machinery                                       Rs.2.95  Cr         
W.C. for 1 Month                                         Rs. 56.00 Lacs         
Total Capital Investment                             Rs. 6.82 Cr              
Rate of Return                                             33%   
Break Even Point                                        51%

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

TYPE OF GLOVES

DIFFERENCES OF VARIOUS TYPES DISPOSABLE GLOVES

LATEX & VINYL GLOVES

NITRILE VS. VINYL GLOVES

POLYMER COATING CHOICES

GOOD REASONS TO USE POWDER FREE GLOVES

APPLICATION OF NITRILE GLOVES

ADVANTAGES & BENEFITS

NITRILE GLOVE ADVANTAGES

MARKET SURVEY

MARKET OF NITRILE GLOVES

THE MARKET OUTLOOK OF RUBBER GLOVE INDUSTRY

FORMULATION

MANUFACTURING PROCESS

LATEX GLOVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS

NITRILE GLOVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS

STERILIZATION OF SURGICAL GLOVES

MAJOR MANUFACTURER LIST OF GLOVES

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE OF GLOVES

MAIN MACHINERY

SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERIES

SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIAL

PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM

SPECIFIC POWDER-FREE STAGES

GLOVE GLOSSARY

PHOTOGRAPHS

VULCANIZING AGENT DTDM

PLANT LAYOUT

EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY LIST WITH SPECIFICATION

APPENDIX – A:

01. PLANT ECONOMICS

02. LAND & BUILDING

03. PLANT AND MACHINERY

04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS

05. FIXED CAPITAL

06. RAW MATERIAL

07. SALARY AND WAGES

08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS

09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL

10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT

11. COST OF PRODUCTION

12. TURN OVER/ANNUM

13. BREAK EVEN POINT

14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE

15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS

16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS

17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS

18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)