Latex is a material that can be found in nature or can be synthetic. Natural latex is obtained from the sap of organically grown rubber trees, and it is a long chain of hydrocarbon polymer of cis-1,4-polyisoprene. Latex is produced in special cells that form canals or tubes in various plant organs, and it is found in 14 percent of tropical plant species and six percent of temperate plant species. Some of the plant families that produce abundant latex include the milkweed family, mulberry family, euphorb family, and dogbane family. Synthetic latexes are also common and are used in coatings and glues because they solidify by coalescence of the polymer particles as the water evaporates. Synthetic latexes are usually constructed from Styrene-Butadiene Rubber. Latex is used in many types of clothing, including latex gloves, latex condoms, and latex clothing. It is also used in everyday items such as balloons, rubber bands, shoe soles, bandages, toys, paint, carpet backing, baby-bottle nipples and pacifiers, clothing, and food that was prepared by someone who was wearing latex gloves.