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latexFluid of some plants (such as the rubber tree and poppy), an emulsion of resins, proteins, and other organic substances. It is used as the basis for making rubber. The name is also applied to a suspension in water of natural or synthetic rubber (or plastic) particles used in rubber goods, paints, and adhesives. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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They painted brownstones during a time when there was no latex paint and everything was lead based, when walls had to be cleaned very carefully, and painters had to mix their own primes. 1999) estimated that less than fifty percent of the VOCs (volatile organic compounds) in latex paint are emitted in the first year. MetroPaint is one of the only operations in the Northwest that is recycling latex paint and making a recycled latex paint product, according to a press release from the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks. |
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