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AT-10 is a synthetic resin
Resin

Resin is a hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly Pinophyta. It is valued for its chemical constituents and uses, such as varnishes and adhesives, as an important source of raw materials for organic synthesis, or for incense and perfume....
, mainly used in the manufacture of ultra-thin condoms. It has a higher strength in thinner sheets than other materials such as natural latex
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AT-10 is not stretchable, but does cling to skin to form a "wrap". It is well suited to condom manufacture as it:










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AT-10 is a synthetic resin
Resin

Resin is a hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly Pinophyta. It is valued for its chemical constituents and uses, such as varnishes and adhesives, as an important source of raw materials for organic synthesis, or for incense and perfume....
, mainly used in the manufacture of ultra-thin condoms. It has a higher strength in thinner sheets than other materials such as natural latex
LaTeX

LaTeX is a document markup language and Word processor for the TeX typesetting program. Within the typesetting system, its name is styled as ....
.

AT-10 is not stretchable, but does cling to skin to form a "wrap". It is well suited to condom manufacture as it:

  • can be made into very thin sheets, circa 15 micrometres thick
  • is hypoallergenic
    Hypoallergenic

    Hypoallergenic is a term coined by advertisers and first used in a cosmetics campaign in 1953. It is used to describe items that cause or are claimed to cause fewer allergy reactions....
     so does not have the potential to cause allergic reactions on contact with skin like natural latex
  • allows body heat to pass through quickly
  • is strong at relatively thin levels
  • is non-porous
  • does not degrade when exposed to common oils, such as oil based lubricants


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  • an example of the ultra-thin condoms made from AT10 Resin.