Latices
EOC latex division has been at the heart of our business from the very beginning. Styrene butadiene latex is one of our core businesses and we have over decades of experience across multiple industries. This makes us a reliable partner in co-developing innovative solutions with our customers.
Products
EOC produces high-quality carboxylated styrene butadiene latices, engineered to meet customer-specific requirements. Our styrene butadiene latices are recognized for:
- Superior bonding strength and adhesion
- Water-resistance and durability
- Long-term stability under demanding conditions
Continuous R&D and rigorous quality control ensure reliable, consistent performance across all applications.
Applications
Our carboxylated styrene butadiene latices are versatile, high-performance solutions, engineered for carpets, textiles, adhesives, paper and cardboard, coatings, construction and industrial applications.
Textile and artificial turf industry
Our ExoTex XSBR latices deliver exceptional durability, resilience, and strong adhesion for carpet backcoatings. They are designed to meet the demanding requirements of both commercial and residential flooring (broadloom, carpet tiles, rugs, dirt control mats, needlefelt and bathroom mats), as well as artificial turf applications (sport, leisure and landscaping).
For non-woven fabrics and specialty textile applications, our Exonox styrene butadiene latices provide versatile, high-performance solutions, offering reliable bonding, excellent flexibility, and long-term stability.
Paper & cardboard industry
Our styrene butadiene latices for the paper and cardboard industry are marketed under the brands Exores, Exopal, and Exobel. They improve adhesion, water-resistance, and printability, making them ideal for a variety of applications.
Applications
These latices are suitable for multiple paper and cardboard applications, including:
- Barrier coatings (WVTR-Cobb, paper primers, functionalized systems)
- Specialty paper
- Graphic paper (primers, topcoats, partially bio-based formulations)
Construction industry
Exostruct styrene butadiene latex enhances building materials by providing superior adhesion, flexibility, water impermeability, and long-lasting durability.
Applications
Exostruct is suitable for multiple construction applications, including:
- Cement modification
- Damp proofing
- Cementitious waterproofing
- Bitumen-based building protection – bitumen modification for sub-surface waterproofing
Oil & gas industry
The Exodrill range provides high-performance styrene butadiene latex solutions for drilling and cementing operations. These advanced formulations ensure effective fluid loss control and gasblocking, even under extreme high-temperature and high-pressure conditions. They enhance operational efficiency and reliability, helping operators maintain safe and consistent performance in challenging drilling environments.
Applications
- Drilling fluid additive for oil & gas wells
- Cementing operations requiring fluid loss and gasblocking
- High-temperature/high-pressure (HTHP) environment
Adhesives
Exoflex styrene-butadiene adhesives deliver strong, consistent performance for paper, cardboard, and flexible packaging applications. Engineered for demanding industrial processes, these adhesives ensure durable bonding and clean, high-quality results.
Applications
- Paper-to-paper lamination
- Film-to-paper bonding
- Foil-to-paper lamination
Why choose EOC XSBR latex?
- Unmatched expertise & collaboration: Backed by decades of industrial experience, we deliver fully customizable carboxylated XSBR latices through collaborative development, turning your challenges into innovative, scalable solutions.
- Global flexible supply chain services in line with customer needs
- Proven and flexible portfolio – off-the-shelf reliable products or tailor-made formulations
- Exceptional performance: Superior bonding, water-resistance, and long-term durability
- On-site expertise – application support and lab testing to optimize your process
- Safe and compliant – meeting EU and global standards across industries
- Global reach, local support – with production sites in Europe and Asia and local expert sales teams, we ensure fast, reliable delivery plus continuous technical support in your region.
Our commitment to sustainability
Sustainability is a key driver in our styrene butadiene latex innovation. At EOC Group, we continuously expand our eco-conscious offering, combining sustainable product solutions with responsible business practices.
Sustainable product features in our XSBR latex range
- Expertise for more than a decade for biobased variants
- Barrier coatings supporting reduction of single-use plastic packaging
Our actions
- Wind energy production through our on-site windmill
- Solar panels powering our operations
- Waste reduction initiatives across production
“EOC has built decades of expertise to deliver high-performance styrene butadiene latex solutions across industries. xSB latex is one of the most versatile polymer platforms available today. It delivers an outstanding performance‑to‑cost ratio while giving the flexibility to fine‑tune properties exactly to our customers’ application and process needs. Whether it’s construction, coatings, paper, textiles, or oilfield chemicals, xSB allows us to engineer solutions that perform reliably today and are adaptable to tomorrow’s requirements.”
Tom Meert
Group Business Development Director