latex paint
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Latex paint is a type of paint where the binder is a latex, which is typically a synthetic resin dispersed in water. This is a significant development in paint technology, offering easier application and cleanup compared to older formulations.12
The term "latex" itself refers to a colloidal suspension, which can be the milky liquid found in certain plants like the rubber tree, or manufactured water emulsions of synthetic rubber or plastic. In the context of paints, these synthetic latexes are polymer emulsions that form a film as the water evaporates. These paints are also sometimes referred to as emulsion paints or rubber-base paints.34
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