A compilation of lecture notes comprising topics: Concentrate Production, Factory Operation and Maintenance, Handling, Storage and Shipment of Latex Concentrate, Prevulcanised Latex, Total Quality Management and Effluent Management in the NR Industry.

This is a compilation of lecture notes which comprises of topics: Introduction to Natural Rubber Latex, Test Methods for Latex Concentrate, Production, Storage and Shipment of Latex Concentrate, Latex types, Properties and Applications, Latex Compounding, Testing and Prevulcanisates, Stability and Destabilisation of Latex, Latex Dipping, Latex Foam Products manufacture, NR Latex in Carpet Backing, Latex Thread manufacture, Product Testing and Quality Assurance and Miscellaneous Latex Products.

The 2018 revised edition addresses certain issues raised by the industry that requires further technical improvement to the test methods, incorporation of automated techniques and advance instrumentation. This edition also reflects the harmonisation of test methods to ISO standards.