KRIM is a joint research effort between Kokoku Innovative Technology Co. Ltd., Japan and RTEC, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University devoted principally to development of natural rubber for medical applications.

Scope of Research Collaboration
Development of NR-based medical products using latex processing technology.

NR-Based products to be developed

• Tube, balloon, connector, cap and septum for infusion system
• Gaskets for syringe
• Needle sleeve, septum and cap for blood collection system
• Dental dam
• Catheter

Technology to be developed

• Compound development
• Process development
• Product evaluation

Research projects rubberproducts

• Matearial development

- Purified NR
- Electron beam vulcanized NR latex
- Functionalized NR
- NR hybrid materials e.g. NR/CNT


• Process Development

- Latex-based product manufacturing process
- Surface treatment


• Product Evaluation

- Bio-compatibility
- Analysis of Product
- Long-term stability