Findings of Latex and Synthetic Polymer Dispersions 2008 Conference

Tag : synthetic latex

Drawing authorities from industry and academia, this conferenceoffered the ideal platform to hear original technical papers andmeet and exchange ideas with like-minded peers from across theworld. Now in its fifth year the conference provided crucialupdates on the latest trends and developments in natural latex,aqueous synthetic polymer latices, processing chemicals andadditives.
Topics addressed included new materials, machinery and equipmentdevelopments, application methods, standards & regulatoryrequirements, materials testing, quality control and market trends.
More specifically, papers provided insight into many keydevelopments and solutions to the key issues of the latex sector.These included:
Novel methods of reducing protein levels in natural rubber
Accelerators and cross-linking agents potentially offering improvedtoxicological performance
Development of new synthetic latices with modified characteristics
Latest developments in the field of nanoscience achieved bycombining different polymers and inorganic materials and theirpractical applications
Increasing application of aqueous systems in the adhesive industry
SESSION 1. MARKET AND INDUSTRY
Paper 1 Dyanamics of Natural Latex Industry; Changes and Growth -No Dock Moung, International Rubber Study Group, UK
Paper 2 State of the Market and Future Projections for SyntheticLatex and Dispersions - Dr David J Dunn, FLD Enterprises Inc, USA
SESSION 2. NEW MATERIALS AND CHEMICALS
Paper 3 Recent Advances in Polynitrile Oxide Curing of Natural andSynthetic Polyisoprene Latex Films - Mark W McGothlin, Apex MedicalTechnology Inc, USA
Paper 4 Sustainable Accelerators for Synthetic Latices