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Film Formation of Latex Barrier Coatings

Three stages: drying, deformation, coalescence. Temperature, humidity, and airflow matter.

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Understanding how a latex binder forms a film is how coatings, adhesives, and composites go from wet latex to a finished film. The process is highly modifiable.

What's in this guide

  • Stage 1: Drying
  • Stage 2: Deformation
  • Stage 3: Coalescence

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