Latex of styrene-butadiene copolymer (SB latex)Major applications of Nipol SB latices are detailed in tables 2-3 to 2-6, while table 2-7
lists other typical applications, and are useful references
for selecting a specific latex.Table 2-1 Tire chords
| Product name | Composition | Total solids (%) |
pH | Viscosity
(mPa•s) |
Surface tension (mN/m) |
Average particle diameter (nm) |
Tg (°C) |
Characteristics |
| Nipol 2518FS | VP | 40.5 | 11.0 | 30 | 50 | 80 | -44 | Fiber and rubber adhesion for RFL. Excellent adhesiveness with nylon cords. |
| Nipol 2518GLA | VP | 40.5 | 11.0 | 25 | 45 | 200 | -44 | Fiber and rubber adhesion for RFL. Excellent adhesiveness with nylon cords and excellent initial adhesiveness with polyester cords. Good adhesiveness with aramid cords. |
| Nipol LX110 | SBR | 40.5 | 11.5 | 55 | 60 | 80 | -47 | RFL type with high adhesive strength. Soluble with VP latex. These are frequently used together. |
| Nipol LX112 | SBR | 40.5 | 11.0 | 30 | 60 | 80 | -47 | Same as the above. Slightly lower viscosity than LX110. Used with VP latex. |
| Notes | 1. VP: styrene-butadiene vinylpyridine copolymer |
| 2. SBR: low styrene-butadiene copolymer | |
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Table 2-2 Carpets
| Product name | Composition | Total solids (%) |
pH | Viscosity
(mPa•s) |
Surface tension (mN/m) |
Average particle diameter (nm) |
Tg (°C) |
Characteristics |
| Nipol LX430 | Modified
SB medium styrene (hard type) |
49.0 | 7.0 | 130 | 50 | 150 | 12 | Slightly hard carboxyl SB latex. Excellent stability, filler dispersion and adhesiveness. Easy processing due to low bubbling. |
| Nipol LX433C | Modified
SB medium styrene (hard type) |
50.0 | 9.0 | 90 | 45 | 100 | 50 | Hard carboxyl SB latex. Excellent reinforcement effect, filler dispersion and combination stability. Blend with other soft Nipol latices to adjust toughness. |
| Nipol LX435 | Modified
SB medium styrene |
50.0 | 8.5 | 120 | 38 | 120 | -14 | Medium-hard type. Great adhesive strength even at high filling rate. Well suited for floss processing |
| Nipol C4850A | SBR | 70.0 | 11.0 | 400 | 33 | 300 | -47 | High concentration.Well suited for foam carpets. |
| Nipol 2507H | SB high styrene |
52.0 | 10.0 | 20 | 35 | 250 | 58 | High styrene-butadiene latex. Blend with C4850A to adjust toughness. |
| Notes | 1. SB: styrene-butadiene copolymer |
| 2. Modified SB: carboxyl styrene-butadiene copolymer | |
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Table 2-3 Non-woven fabrics and fiber
| Product name |
Compo sition |
Total solids (%) |
pH | Visc osity (mPa•s) |
Surface tension (mN/m) |
Average particle diameter (nm) |
Tg (°C) |
Characte ristics |
Appli cations |
| Nipol LX415M | Modified
SB medium styrene (hard type) |
43.0 | 8.0 | 55 | 40 | 110 | 27 | Hard, self-crosslinking type with low formaldehyde. High waterproofing property, and dry cleaning and light resistance. | Non-woven fabrics for wooden floor cushions, and wrapping materials (pulp non-woven fabrics). |
| Nipol LX432M | Modified
SB medium styrene (soft type) |
41.0 | 8.0 | 60 | 40 | 130 | -55 | Soft, self-crosslinking type with low formaldehyde. Excellent waterproofing properties, and dry cleaning, heat, and light resistance. | Non-woven fabrics (wooden floor cushions, glass fibers). |
| Nipol LX433C | Modified
SB medium styrene (hard type) |
50.0 | 9.0 | 90 | 45 | 100 | 50 | Hard type. Effectively reinforces other SB latices. | Filters as impregnated non-woven fabrics, and synthetic leathers. |
| Nipol LX421 | Modified
SB medium styrene |
41.0 | 8.0 | 20 | 40 | 100 | -18 | Standard modified carboxyl. | Glass fibers and fiber treatment such as impregnated polishing fabrics. |
| Nipol 2507H | SB high styrene |
52.0 | 10.0 | 20 | 35 | 250 | 58 | High concentration with improved stability. | Non-woven fabrics(synthetic leather), and fiber treatment such as shoe materials. |
| Nipol LX303A | PST | 50.0 | 7.2 | 25 | 45 | 160 | 100 | Polystyrene latex. Does not produce a film at normal temperatures. Used to reinforce other latices. | Fabric treatment such as shoe materials. |
| Note | PST: Polystyrene |
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Table 2-4 Cement and asphalt
| Product name | Compo sition |
Total solids (%) |
pH | Visco sity (mPa•s) |
Surface tension (mN/m) |
Average particle diameter (nm) |
Tg (°C) |
Characte ristics |
Appli cations |
| Nipol LX206 |
SB medium styrene (hard type) |
45.5 | 11.0 | 20 | 35 | 200 | -15 | Excellent chemical stability and good miscibility with cement. | Mixed with cement mortar (deck covering). |
| Nipol LX438C | Modified
SB medium styrene (hard type) |
45.0 | 7.0 | 350 | 50 | 150 | 1 | Good miscibility with cement and adhesive strength. | Mixed with cement mortar (waterproofing use). |
| Nipol LX119 | SBR | 50.0 | 10.0 | 180 | 35 | 50 | -48 | Goog mutual solubility with asphalt. | Mixed with asphalt. |
| Nipol C4850A | SBR | 70.0 | 11.0 | 400 | 33 | 300 | -47 | Goog mutual solubility and spray effect with asphalt. | Mixed with asphalt. |
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Table 2-5 Special paper and paper processing (internal and impregnated)
| Product name |
Compo sition |
Total solids (%) |
pH | Viscosity
(mPa•s) |
Surface tension (mN/m) |
Average particle diameter (nm) |
Tg (°C) |
Characte ristics |
Appli cations |
| Nipol LX110 | SBR | 40.5 | 11.5 | 55 | 60 | 80 | -47 | Used as special internal paper. | Gaskets. |
| Nipol 2507H | SB high styrene |
52.0 | 10.0 | 20 | 35 | 250 | 58 | High concentration with improved stability. | Shoe materials (impregnated), and battery separators. |
| Nipol LX421 | Modified SB | 41.0 | 8.0 | 20 | 40 | 100 | -18 | Used for special papers such as impregnated paper and paper processing. | Impregnated paper. |
| Nipol LX416 | Modified SB
high styrene |
48.0 | 8.0 | 45 | 50 | 110 | 50 | Used to reinforce other latices. Good mechanical and spray stability. | Impregnated paper such as shoe materials. |
| Nipol LX430 | Modified SB medium styrene (hard type) |
49.0 | 7.0 | 130 | 50 | 150 | 12 | Excellent adhesive strength and stability. Low bubbling. Available for various purposes. | Special papers used as battery separators and in paper processing (impregnated). |
| Nipol LX432M | Modified SB medium styrene (soft type) |
41.0 | 8.0 | 60 | 40 | 130 | -55 | Soft, self-crosslinking type with low formaldehyde. Excellent waterproofing properties, and dry cleaning, heat, and light resistance. | Paper processing (impregnated), and special paper. |
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Table 2-6 Adhesives
| Product name |
Compo sition |
Total solids (%) |
pH | Viscosity
(mPa•s) |
Surface tension (mN/m) |
Average particle diameter (nm) |
Tg (°C) |
Characte ristics |
Appli cations |
| Nipol C4850A | SBR | 70.0 | 11.0 | 400 | 33 | 300 | -47 | High concentration. Used as an adhesive. | Album paste, cement block adhesives, and can seal compounds. |
| Nipol LX112 | SBR | 40.5 | 11.0 | 30 | 60 | 80 | -47 | Excellent adhesive strength. | Adhesive and medical tapes. |
| Nipol LX426 | Modified SB
medium styrene (soft type) |
50.0 | 8.5 | 100 | 40 | 120 | -39 | Excellent adhesiveness and extremely low odor. | Cataplasms, plaster materials, film treatment, and tape primer of paper adhesives. |
| Nipol LX430 | Modified SB | 49.0 | 7.0 | 130 | 50 | 150 | 12 | Excellent adhesive strength and stability. Low bubbling. | Adhesives for wood. |
| Nipol LX432M |
Modified SB medium styrene (soft type) |
41.0 | 8.0 | 60 | 40 | 130 | -55 | Soft, self-crosslinking with low formaldehyde. Excellent waterproofing properties, and dry cleaning, heat, and light resistance. | Adhesives. Masking tape primers. |
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