Preparation of concentrated monodisperse latex dispersions of pre-determined particle size

There are many examples in the literature reporting techniques for influenc ing latex particle size. Unfortunately, the reported studies are generally academic in nature and study dilute homopolymer latices which are not gener ally applicable in the industrial sense. The preparation of concentrated co polymer latices is much more industrially relevant. Techniques are describe d for the routine preparation of copolymer and terpolymer latices, having b etween 40-50% non volatile content, of predetermined particle size between 0.1-1.0 mum. The techniques are suitable for semi-batch processes.