Silicone-acrylate copolymer latex was prepared through three different polymerization processes

i.e.

the batch process

preemulsified monomer addition and the monomer addition process. The results revealed that the monomer addition process is a desirable approach to produce narrow particle size distribution latex with higher polymerization conversion and less amount of coagulum. The effect of silicone content on the glossiness and water absorption of latex film was investigated and the results showed that the glossiness of latex film is improved up to a silicone content of 10% of total monomers

but becomes impaired thereafter

whereas water absorption is reduced accordingly.