SBR Latex in the Paper Coating Industry

Styrene butadiene latex, or SBR latex, plays a pivotal role in the paper coating industry, acting as a core component within synthetic latex formulations. Representing about 20% of synthetic rubber production and an impressive 80% of synthetic latex output, SBR latex is an essential binder in the formulation of paper coatings. While its proportion in coatings is modest—around 10% by weight and 20% by volume—its impact on both coating and printing performance is significant.