Latex Processing

Soaps of different fatty acid chain-lengths have found a variety of applications within the latex industry, and Stephenson Speciality Chemicals have developed a range of products to cover all aspects of latex processing.

Long-chain fatty acid soaps make excellent foaming agents and foam stablisers in latex foam production, while short-chain fatty acid soaps can improve the mechanical stability of latex mixes, preventing premature thickening. Stephenson Speciality Chemicals produce products for these applications, and also have the scope to develop new products according to the needs of the latex manufacturer