NATLEX™
speciality materials
OVERVIEW
The natural latex specialty material.
Natural latex is used extensively in many applications and products, either alone or in combination with other materials. In most of its useful forms, it has a large stretch ratio, excellent elasticity, and tensile strength, and is extremely waterproof.
NATLEX™ is sourced from natural latex, a milky white liquid that is collected by cutting thin strips in the bark of the Hevea Brasiliensis rubber tree.
How does it work?
Natural latex is placed into a centrifuge, stabilizers are added, and the latex is mixed to increase the rubber content. The latex is then custom
compounded with the addition of other water-based raw materials to achieve the desired performance characteristics of the final end product, NATLEX™.
Main features
- Formulated for a wide variety of market applications and processing methods.
- Optimized for applications including cohesives, adhesives, dipping compounds, slush casting, mold making, sealants, binders, and coatings.
- Used to produce flexible and durable end materials/products.
- Can be custom formulated as pre-vulcanized compounds.
- Works well in low temperatures.
- Resistance to wear and tear, and can provide flame retardancy.
- Offers great tensile strength and elongation properties.
- Formulated with Low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC).
- Yields excellent surface reproductions and fine detail.
- Applied by spray, brush, or automated coating lines.
- Processing aids and specialty additives are available.
COLOR OPTIONS
Color reference chart
Get inspired by a broad range of standard colors.
Visit our Color Finder page for inspiration.
Custom formulations
Talk to your coating expert regarding custom formulations to fit your exact needs.
RESOURCES
Compliance
NATLEX™ can be formulated to be compliant with certain guidelines.
Ask our experts to see what different types of compliance, certification, or accreditation are available for your product.
PROVEN PERFORMANCE
NATLEX™ can be tested on demand for various properties.
- Tensile
- Tear
- Elongation
- Swollen diameter
- Mechanical stability
- Flame retardancy
- Total solids
- Viscosity
- pH
- Hardness
- Bond strength
- Weight per gallon
APPLICATIONS & USES
Dipping
A range of compounds tailored to meet the stringent requirements of straight dipping & coagulant dipping processes.
CONSUMER GOODS & APPLIANCES
- Medical & Household Gloves
- Catheters
- Toy Balloons
- Breathing Bags
- Industrial Work Gloves
- Finger Cots
- Isostatic Bags
- Bellows / Bulbs / Boots
- Latex Tubing
- Squeeze Toys
TRANSPORTATION
- Automotive Parts
Cohesives & Adhesives (Cold-Seal & Self-Seal)
A complete line of high-performance, water-based cohesives used in many packaging applications. Surfaces coated with cohesives will only adhere to other surfaces coated with the same cohesive.
CONSUMER GOODS & APPLIANCES
- Self-Seal Envelopes
- Napkin Wraps
- Currency Wraps
- Bandage Wraps
- Candy Wrappers
- Luggage Tags
- Apparel Wraps
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
- Protective Wrapping Materials
Casting & Slush Casting
These compounds are pre-vulcanized natural latex used to produce hollow, flexible products by slush casting into plaster molds. The latex sets up as a result of water in the latex being absorbed into the plaster mold, depositing a wall of gelled latex on the mold surface. The excess latex is then poured out of the mold, the remaining layer is partially dried, and then removed from the mold and completely dried.
CONSUMER GOODS & APPLIANCES
- Masks
- Flexible Toys
- Costume Props & Special Effects
- Doll Bodies
Mold-Making
These compounds have been developed for making flexible, durable rubber molds. These compounds can be brush applied, sprayed, or dipped to create the desired rubber mold.
ARCHITECTURAL
- Architectural Restoration
- Manufactured Stone Veneer
- Ornamental Concrete
- Statues
CONSUMER GOODS & APPLIANCES
- Candles
GenGrip Foam Adhesives
A one-part, water-based, natural latex adhesive specifically developed for adhesion for foam-to-foam applications. The adhesive can be sprayed, or brush applied to the foam. This adhesive bonds rapidly & reliably, as is required for these applications. Being water-based offers a solvent-free alternative to the existing solvent-based adhesives historically used for these applications.
CONSUMER GOODS & APPLIANCES
- Upholstery
- Foam Mattresses
Customized
NATLEX™ is a fully customizable solution, from color, formulation, properties, and characteristics.
Ask an expert for all your natural latex compound requirements
