SBR Latex (SB Latex) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- SB Latex
- Styrene Butadiene Latex
- Styrene Butadiene Rubber Latex
- Styrene-Butadiene Copolymer Latex
SBR latex supplier for Malaysian formulators and manufacturers that specify styrene butadiene rubber latex as a water-based binder. Also sold as SB latex, styrene butadiene latex and styrene-butadiene copolymer latex, it is supplied as a milky white to off-white aqueous dispersion.
Grade selection turns on solids content, styrene to butadiene ratio, particle size, ionic character and whether the dispersion is carboxylated or stabilised for cementitious systems. Construction grades serve as bonding agents and cement or mortar modifiers in tile adhesives, repair mortars and waterproofing slurries.
Coating and backing grades bind pigmented paper and board coatings, carpet backing and nonwoven compounds, while adhesive and dipped-goods grades are chosen on film properties. SBR latex is an aqueous dispersion, not solid SBR rubber, natural rubber latex or nitrile latex, which are separate products.
Send the intended use, the required grade and specification, the quantity and the delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- Grade
- construction bonding, carboxylated (XSBR), paper coating, carpet backing, dipped goods
- Appearance
- milky white to off-white aqueous dispersion
SBR Latex grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction and mortar-grade SBR latex | milky white aqueous dispersion | — | Bonding agent and cement or mortar modifier for tile adhesives, screeds, repair mortars and waterproofing slurries, where the grade is stabilised for use in cementitious systems. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Carboxylated SBR latex (XSBR) | milky white to off-white aqueous dispersion | — | Carboxylated dispersion selected when stronger binding, wet strength and pigment or filler compatibility are needed in coating, backing and impregnation work. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Paper and paperboard coating-grade SBR latex | milky white aqueous dispersion | — | Coating binder for pigmented paper and board coatings, controlling binder demand, coating strength and print surface properties. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Carpet and textile backing-grade SBR latex | off-white aqueous dispersion | — | Backing and foam compounds for carpet, nonwoven binding and textile finishing, usually compounded with fillers before application. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Adhesive and dipped-goods-grade SBR latex | milky white aqueous dispersion | — | Water-based adhesive and sealant formulation, dipped and foamed rubber goods, and tyre cord dipping systems. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy SBR latex from ChemTrade
Request a quote for SBR latex
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | milky white to off-white aqueous dispersion | — |
| Physical form | aqueous emulsion of a styrene-butadiene copolymer | — |
| Ionic character | anionic or non-ionic stabilised according to grade | — |
| Grade controls | total solids, styrene to butadiene ratio, particle size, pH, viscosity and cement stability confirmed against the required grade | — |
| Dilution | dilutable with water before use, according to the formulation | — |
SBR Latex applications
Safety and handling
Keep containers closed and protect the dispersion from freezing and from prolonged heat or direct sunlight, since both can coagulate the latex. Stir gently before use and follow the safety information supplied with the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about SBR latex
What is SBR latex used for?
The largest local use is construction, as a bonding agent and cement or mortar modifier in tile adhesives, repair mortars and waterproofing slurries. Other established uses are paper and board coating binders, carpet backing, water-based adhesives and dipped or foamed rubber goods.
Is SB latex the same as SBR latex?
Yes. SB latex, SBR latex, styrene butadiene latex and styrene butadiene rubber latex all describe the same aqueous styrene-butadiene copolymer dispersion. Grades still differ in solids content, styrene ratio and stabilisation, so state the specification your formulation needs.
Is SBR latex the same as natural rubber latex?
No. SBR latex is a synthetic styrene-butadiene copolymer dispersion, while natural rubber latex is harvested polyisoprene, and nitrile latex is a third material. They are separate products with different film properties, so order the one your formulation specifies by name.
Which SBR latex grade should I request?
Grade choice follows the application. Construction work needs a dispersion stabilised for cementitious systems, coating and backing work often uses a carboxylated XSBR grade, and adhesive or dipped-goods work is selected on styrene ratio and film properties.
What does carboxylated XSBR latex add?
Carboxylation introduces polar acid groups along the copolymer, which improves binding strength, wet strength and compatibility with pigments and fillers. It is the usual choice for paper coating, carpet backing and impregnation compounds.
How should SBR latex be stored and handled?
Keep the containers closed, protect the latex from freezing and from prolonged heat or sunlight, and stir gently before use rather than agitating hard, which can form coagulum. Follow the safety and handling information supplied with the quoted grade.
What details are needed for an SBR latex price enquiry?
Provide the intended application, any required solids content, styrene ratio or viscosity limits, the quantity and the delivery location. Include an existing specification sheet if the formulation is already fixed so the quotation matches the grade.