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General Industrial Polymers Anionic Latex LTX 6A

General Industrial Polymers Anionic Latex LTX 6A is an aqueous dispersion with high content of solids of a butadiene-styrene copolymer produced by cold emulsion polymerization, using a fatty soap as an emulsifier. It has approximately 24% of bound styrene in the copolymer. The product is protected with a biocide to avoid bacterial contamination.

Polymer Name: Styrene Butadiene Latex (SB Latex)

Additives Included: Biocide

End Uses: Carpet Backing

Features: Cold Polymerized, High Solids Content, Medium Viscosity

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    Identification & Functionality

    Additives Included
    CAS No.
    9003-55-8
    EC No.
    618-370-2
    Technologies

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
    Use
    • Latex LTX 6A is used in the production of gel and non-gel laminated foam, molded foam, lining impregnation, carpet backing, agglomerates of coconut fiber and cork, manufacture of insoles, water base adhesives compositions and in modification of asphalt emulsions.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Supply FormViscous white liquid
    Total Solids68% by wtASTM D 1417
    Mooney Viscosity135MEASTM D 1646
    Brookfield Viscosity (25°C, RVT, spindle2, 20rpm)800cPASTM D 1417
    pH value11ASTM D 1417
    Bound styrene (by wt)24%ASTM D 5775
    Superficial tension33.5dyna/cmASTM D 1417

    Technical Details & Test Data

    Marking
    • Grade / lot number / weight

    Safety & Health

    Product Safety
    • Literature on the health and safety aspects of this product has been published. Before working with this product, personnel must be familiarized with its hazards, proper use, and handling. The available information is summarized in the Safety Data Sheet.

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packaging
    • Latex LTX 6A is supplied in bulk.

    Storage & Handling

    Storage Conditions
    • Latex LTX 6A should be stored in dry even conditions at temperatures between 10 and 30°C, preferably at 20°C and away from direct sunlight. When stored in tanks, vertical cylinder types are recommended. The use of a filter is recommended in case of product’s transfer in order to avoid contamination with skim and little crumbs. Exposure to light must be avoided. Under suitable conditions the product is stable for 6 months.