Typical Formulation Ingredients
Phase
Ingredient
Parts by weight
A
Acylonitrile rubber latex emulsion (Nychem 1572x45, Emerald Performance Materials)
A
Thickener (Carbosperse K-718, Lubrizol), 5% solution in water
A
Zinc oxide, 50% dispersion in water
Typical Properties
Brookfield viscosity (20 RPM) of 4,900 cps
Excellent resistance to washing and dry cleaning
Excellent abrasion resistance
Good heat and light stability
Easy application and clean-up
Resulting Properties
The adhesive of this formula provides a fast and effective means for bonding flocking to leather substrates. It provides improved hand and a plush feel to very thin leather. The adhesive may also be used to produce a flocked covering effect for wallets and purses or to tighten loose grain in leather. The source of Waterborne Acrylonitrile Flocking Adhesive for Leather Substrates (Parts by Wet Weight) formulation is Adhesives Formulary Handbook, NIIR Board, Asia Pacific Business Press, Inc., 2010, p. 68.