Natural rubber latexThe rubber tapped from the rubber tree (see natural rubber) is milky white, with a solid content of 30% to 40%, and the average rubber particle size is 1.06μm. Fresh natural rubber latex contains 27%~41.3% (mass) of rubber component, 44%~70% water, 0.2%~4.5% protein, 2%~5% natur... read more
A latex is a dispersion of polymeric particles or droplets in liquid, which sounds simple enough. But the chemistry, mechanics and processes used to create synthetic latex (also referred to as an emulsion polymer) are a bit more complicated. Read on for a comprehensive overview of the science of la... read more
Textile flame retardants are the guardians of social safety. To prevent fire, there is not only one type of textile flame retardant, but it is divided into many types. Let's take a look at the types of textile flame retardants. 1. Brominated fabric flame retardantThere is no compound in the worl... read more
Our previous post on emulsion polymer history briefly covered how synthetic polymers were developed to address a limited supply of natural polymers, save elephant herds, and help the United States bring a successful end to World War II. If you missed it, you can read that articlehere. It would be h... read more
Most people know that bathrooms and showers, and occasionally steam rooms and saunas, are focal points in modern home construction. Bathroom design is critical in commercial construction, too, because these rooms are important for setting rental rates or attracting talent. Not so well known is the ... read more