How is latex made?

Latex is the latex flowing from rubber tree tapping (see natural rubber), which is milky white. Latex, formerly known as latex, is the general name of colloidal emulsion formed by polymer particles dispersed in water. The water dispersion system of rubber particles is usually called latex; The aqueous dispersion system of resin particles is called emulsion.

Can be directly used as surface coatings, films and adhesives. After processing, it can be made into raw rubber and rubber products (such as sponges, gloves, balloons, condoms, medical hoses, etc. ), widely used in daily life. It can be divided into natural latex, synthetic latex and artificial latex.

The production technology of rubber dairy products is completely different from that of dry rubber, which does not need huge heavy machinery and numerous processes. The compounding agent is added into the latex in the form of water dispersion to make the compounded latex, which is then gelled under the action of coagulant, and the wet gel is leached, dried and vulcanized to make the product.

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Use of latex

Mainly used for latex impregnation products: (weather, festivals, toys) balloons, (medical, household, industrial) gloves, goalkeeper gloves, nipples, condoms.

Sponge products: Sponges (mattresses, pillows, shoe insoles).

Injection molding products: latex toys, gas masks, cosmetics, footwear.

Mold products: rubber latex wire, medical supplies; Other applications: bonding, flocking, non-woven fabrics, carpets, textiles, papermaking, adhesives, etc.

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