CHARACTERISTIC PROPERTIES   MARLEX is a water - based, Vinyl Acetate Homopolymer Emulsion, having 35 (%) solid content. It is generally used for the back coating applications of woven carpets. It is also recommended for textile finishing agent. During the application, drying is actualized in 4 - 5 minutes approximately at a temperature 140°c. It gives clear, bright and hard film when completely dried.   TYPE OF POLYMER : Vinyl Acetate Homopolymer. SOLID CONTENT (%) : 35 ± 1 PH (at 25°c) : 4 - 6 VISCOSITY (at 25°c) (Brookfield LVDV-1)  : 2000 - 3000 Cps (Sp.3/30 rpm) MECHANICAL STABILITY : Positive STABILIZING AGENT : Nonionic, Polyvinyl Alcohol. PARTICLE SIZE : 1 - 3 micron. DENSITY (at 25° c) : 1,0 - 1,2 gr/ml. GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURE : + 29 ° c FILM APPEARANCE : Clear, hard, brittle.   APPLICATION   MARLEX is successfuly used as Carpet back coating and Textile finishing agent. It is diluted by means of water in mixing tank. Then the mixture is transferred in to a finishing trough. Later, the diluted emulsion is applied to the back of carpet with roller. When the application is finished, the carpet is passed through a drying tunnel at 140°c and dried. During the drying, MARLEX penetrates the back of carpet, produces film which it strengthens the binding of knots.   STORING   MARLEX is a water - based and corrosive material, therefore, it should be kept in stainless steel, polyester containers or iron drums, plastic barrels with polyethylene innerlinings. It is sensitive to temperatures below + 5°c and above +35°c. It must be protected from freezing and direct sun light. It can be stored about six month under the recommended conditions.