The role of coagulants on the preparation of dipped film from radiation vulcanized natural rubber latex

The effect of coagulants on the preparation of dipped film with good physical properties was studied. In order to optimize various parameters like coagulant concentration, latex concentration, and former dipping time in latex and coagulant, the effect of coagulant on the physical properties of radiation vulcanized natural rubber latex film was evaluated. Calcium nitrate, calcium chloride, and ammonium nitrate were used as the coagulant by dissolving either in water or ethanol. Calcium nitrate solution was found to be the best one among the coagulants used.