abstract |
A polymer latex comprising the reaction product obtained by free radical emulsion polymerization in an aqueous medium of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising at least one conjugated diene in the presence of a degraded polysaccharide having a DE (equivalent of dextrose) from 38 to 70 measured according to ISO 5377 (1981-12-15) and, optionally, an alkyl mercaptan in an amount not exceeding 2.5% by weight, based on the total weight of ethylenically unsaturated monomers. |