From the latex of the opium poppy the opium of commerce is extracted.
Rubber of various qualities is now made from the latex of the Jelutong tree.
The latex is poured into the dabree, where it naturally coagulates into sheets.
Equal regard must be given to the mixture of the solution with the latex.
It is there recommended that for latex standardised to a level of 11⁄2 lbs.
(g) Nature of transport; agitation of the latex to be reduced to a minimum.
Often a touch is sufficient to upset the balance, and latex is lost.
In the collection of latex some of this dirt may fall into the bucket.
(b) Others which may arise after the arrival of the latex at the factory.
Here the factor involved is the rubber-content of the latex.
