Dow FOUNDATIONS 885 High Performance Latex for Carpet Carboxylated Styrene/Acrylate Latex

Applications: FOUNDATIONS 885 Latex offers properties not available in standard styrene-butadiene latexes. FOUNDATIONS 885 Latex is a high solids, low VOC acrylic latex that provides outstanding wet strength and moisture barrier properties. FOUNDATIONS 885 Latex offers superior delamination and tuft bind values with a soft hand. The unique design of the polymer allows the formulator to incorporate post-industrial and/or post-consumer fillers into the backing compound. FOUNDATIONS 885 Latex can be run on existing carpet coaters with little to no modifications. FOUNDATIONS 885 Latex is used primarily in the precoat compound for commercial carpet backing applications. FOUNDATIONS 885 Latex can also be used in synthetic grass and carpet tile with attached cushion applications. Benefits:Moisture BarrierHigh SolidsSoft StrengthCompatible with coating chemistriesInformation provided by Styron