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.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Adhesives & Sealants — Other Adhesives & Sealants Applications
- Other Automotive Applications
- Carpet
- Carpet & Upholstery
Product Families
- Styrene Butadiene Rubbers (SBR)
Other characteristics
- End Uses
- Carpet Backing
- Features
Cold Polymerized, High Solids Content, Medium Viscosity
- Polymer Name
- Styrene Butadiene Latex (SB Latex)
- Additives Included
- Biocide
- Usage
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.
- Markets
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- HI&I Care
- Marking
- Grade / lot number / weight
- PACKAGING
- Latex LTX 6A is supplied in bulk.
- Technology
- Elastomers
- Packaging Type
- Bulk
- 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.
- Material Features
- Cold Polymerized
- High Solids Content
- Medium Viscosity
- Storage Condition
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.
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Carpet Backing
Technical data
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7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Form | Viscous white liquid | — | — |
| Total Solids | 68 | % by wt | ASTM D 1417 |
| Mooney Viscosity | 135 | ME | ASTM D 1646 |
| Brookfield Viscosity (25°C, RVT, spindle2, 20rpm) | 800 | cP | ASTM D 1417 |
| pH value | 11 | — | ASTM D 1417 |
| Bound styrene (by wt) | 24 | % | ASTM D 5775 |
| Superficial tension | 33.5 | dyna/cm | ASTM D 1417 |
