High solids latexes for paper coatings

摘要

Bimodal latexes having two separate and distinct particle size distributions have high solids content, good high shear rheology and good low shear viscosity. These bimodal latexes, e.g., styrene/butadiene/acrylic acid/itaconic acid latexes are employed in coating paper in conjunction with a mineral filler using a coating device such as a blade coater to yield high quality coatings which can be easily applied.