Title:
What are Latexes?
Author(s):
Gerry D. Walters
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
9
Issue:
12
Appears on pages(s):
44-47
Keywords:
hydraulic cements; latex; monomers; pH; polymerization; plastics, polymers and resins; portland cements; stability; surfactants; viscosity; Materials Research
DOI:
Date:
12/1/1987
Abstract:
Latexes, with particular emphasis on those used as additives to hydraulic cement mixes, are described. The description includes definitions, compositions, methods of manufacture, and properties of latexes. General polymerization formulations are given, together with a brief description of chain addition polymerization. Properties of latex and their impact on polymer-modified hydraulic cement mixes are discussed.