Europrene® Latice 5584 BCA is an aqueous dispersion of a modified carboxylated styrene-butadiene copolymer obtained using synthetic anionic emulsifiers. It contains a non staining antioxidant.

Sustainability
Bio raw materials can be used in production processes together with traditional raw materials. In order to attribute sustainability characteristics to the final product, Versalis applies the Mass Balance approach, an acknowledged methodology that ensures that the sustainability characteristics of the alternative raw material, mixed with traditional naphtha, correspond to those of the final product. BCA products are provided with a sustainability declaration indicating the amount of Bio-Circular Attributed component. They guarantee identical performance, quality and properties, as they do not differ in chemical composition and physical-mechanical performance from standard products.

Key Features
Europrene® Latice 5583 BCA is completely ammonia free. It is a functional polymer with medium handle/ stiffness offering an excellent binding power and it can be used alone or with most common fillers such as calcium carbonate/kaolin; the viscosity of compounds can be adjusted to the desired level using a standard thickener.

Main Applications
Europrene® Latice 5584 BCA is used for carpet backsizing, needlefelt impregnation when a medium-firm handle is required and for the finishing of coated paper. It has a high latex stability and good printability for offset/web offset paper.