23 - Curriculum Development Centre, Kalamassery

SUBJECT TITLE: LATEX TECHNOLOGYSUBJECT CODE : PL 403PERIODS/WEEK : 5PERIODS/SEMESTER : 80TIME SCHEDULEUNIT TOPIC PERIODSI1.1 Introduction to Latex Technology1.2 Composition and properties of Latex1.3 Compounding of Latex1.4 Compounding Ingredients 14Test – I 2II 2.1 Dipped goods 14Test – II 2IIIIVV3.1 Products by casting3.2 Latex foam3.3 Fibre foam and carpet backing 14Test – III 24.1 Latex extrusion4.2 Latex adhesives4.3 Latex impregnation and spreading 14Test – IV 25.1 Miscellaneous Latex products5.2 Synthetic Latex5.3Latices based paints / coatings 14Test – V 2----------Total 80====OBJECTIVESUNIT – I1.1.0 Know the statistics regarding latex products manufacturing industry in India,consumption of latex for products manufacturing and classification of latex products1.1.1 List the major latex products manufacturing industries in India1.1.2 Collect the statistics of consumption of Natural and synthetic latex products1.1.3 List various latex product and classification1.2.0 Study the chemical composition, colloidal nature and stabilization of latex1.2.1 Explain the chemical composition of NR latex, different phases, their compositionand properties1.2.2 Explain the colloidal nature of latex, general colloidal properties, stability andstabilization of latex for product manufacture1.3.0 Comprehend the principle and objectives of latex compounding1.3.1 Define compounding of latex and explain its objectives1.3.2 Explain the general principles of latex compounding1.3.3 State the difference between latex compounding and dry rubber compounding99