This book covers the fundamental chemistry of latices and their applications in adhesives. These water-based latices are playing a far greater role in many applications and match the growing concern over environmental safety. This book is available separately or as part of a 3-volume set and offers an insight into the advances and developments in this field.

• Introduces the principles and practice of emulsion polymerisation and of the resulting latices and their properties
• Includes alkali-solubility, in relation to the requirements of specific applications, including...