Influence of hydrophobically modified inulin (INUTEC NRA) on the stability of vulcanized natural rubber latex

- Colloidal stability of natural rubber particles has been studied.
- Surfactant is strongly adsorbed providing very effective steric stabilization.
- The thickness of the adsorbed surfactant layer has been measured.
- Stability can be modulated, from highly stable to coagulated dispersions.
- Suspensions consisting of weakly flocculated particles produce more uniform films.