Chain transfer vinyl-acrylic latexes

However, the production of CAM containing acrylic and vinyl-acrylic latexes require alternative synthetic approaches in order to minimize chain transfer interference. Thus, the preparation of CAM containing vinyl-acrylic and acrylic latexes are described separately, due to their significant differences in reactivity and hydrophobic character. 

In practice, many commercial process employ a chain transfer agent to control molecular weight at a reduced level. Processes of commercial importance are the copolymerization of butadiene with styrene or acrylonitrile to produce synthetic rubber and the polymerization of acrylic esters, vinyl chloride, vinylidene, and vinyl acetate to produce latexes for adhesives and paints. 

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