Dow Latex for Carpet

Latex LXC 8430NA

Carboxylated Styrene-Butadiene Latex

Applications

Latex LXC 8430NA for carpet is a firm-hand latex for residential and commercial carpet applications. Latex LXC 8430NA also has good rewet strength and can be used in formulations for print-base carpet (carpet that is back coated for dimensional stability and then dyed such as kitchen prints).

Benefits

Firm hand
High binding strength
Excellent wet strength
High tuft bind
Self curing
Low odor
Excellent mechanical stability
Excellent filler acceptance

Typical Latex Properties1

Property Value
Solids 52%
Particle Size 1400 Å
pH 7.85
Glass transition temperature (Tg) -2°C
Minimum film formation temperature (MFFT) 53.6°F
Brookfield viscosity 176 cPs (#2 @ 50 rpm)
Carboxylation level low

1 Not to be construed as specifications.

Additional Information

Technical Data Sheet (38KB PDF)
Dow Latex Storage and Handling Guide (2.2MB PDF)

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