Research Progress of Polymer Latex Modified with Rosin

Abstract

Polymer latexes have been widely used in paints, adhesives, binders, paper coatings, textile finishes, pharmaceuticals, floor polishes, printing inks, etc. because of the reduced volatile organic compound emissions afforded by these water-based systems. Rosin has excellent properties of corrosion, moisture, insulation, emulsifying and thickening. The rosin is introduced into polymer latexes to produce polymer latex modified with rosin via blending or copolymerization methods, which not only broadens the use of deep-processing of rosin, but also widens the scope of application of polymer latexes. The research progress of polymer latexes including water dispersible polymers modified with rosin was reviewed. The tendency of polymer latexes modified with rosin is brought forward.