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(57) [Summary]nA flame retardant latex composition containing a natural or synthetic latex grafted with a ring-halogenated unsaturated ethylenic aromatic monomer is disclosed. Grafted latex can be used alone or with non-grafted natural or synthetic latex. The composition is useful as a coating for a variety of applications including fabric backcoats, carpets, paints, adhesives, sealants, caulks, nonwoven binders and the like. |