Kryolan LIQUID LATEX CLEAR, 30ml - art.2561 / liquid latex

This low-ammonia, colorless liquid latex is ideal for creating small applications such as noses, chins, bald caps, and more. It is also effective for simulating wounds, injuries, and aging effects.

The latex is a natural substance extracted from Malaysian rubber trees. When exposed to air, it solidifies within a short time. To prevent this, it is pre-vulcanized and mixed with ammonia, which is responsible for its strong, unpleasant odor. Inhaling it in concentrated amounts for too long can cause dizziness. Adding more ammonia can extend its shelf life. The latex can be diluted with water, as it contains some water itself. If you wish to color it, you can mix in Nass-Schmink liquid or even Aquacolor Liquid. It is not advisable to use it too thickly, as it may tear after the water evaporates. During application, there is no need to transfer it from a plate to the face, as this allows ammonia to evaporate, reducing its effectiveness on the skin. Ammonia alters the skin's pH level. There are various types of latex, such as technical ones that are highly alkaline, with ammonia content much higher, around pH 13-14, which can significantly damage the skin. The Kryolan latex has a pH of 10, which decreases to about 8-8.5 upon contact with the skin due to evaporation. A neutral pH is considered to be around 6, while 8-8.5 is already at the limit of tolerability.

Features: skin compatibility dermatologically approved, sensitive to frost.

The latex does not contain solvents. Rubber is an insoluble material. It can be damaged by prolonged exposure to grease but cannot be dissolved. It can be removed from the skin with a makeup remover. (Grease or mineral oil damages the latex due to a cross-linking reaction.) The bald cap (Gumiglatze) is also made from latex. The classification of Malaysian latex is LA=Lo Ammoniac, indicating low ammonia content. This is gentler on the skin and less harmful to the environment. At Kryolan, environmental protection plays an important role in product development. As mentioned, grease damages the latex, so it cannot be colored with grease-based paints. (This is particularly noticeable at the thin edges, even after just one hour.) Therefore, only oil-free foundations can be used, such as Spezial Teint, which is quite firm and sticky. This makes it very difficult to work thinly without a medium. However, adding a drop of 98.5% alcohol immediately resolves this issue. The Spezial Teint softens, allowing for a wonderfully thin, translucent effect. This is possible because the oils in it can be dissolved with alcohol, which does not apply to regular oils. The finished application will result in a more matte effect.

Vulcanized liquid latex with especially low content of ammonia. Liquid Latex is used to create small latex appliances such as noses, chin parts, bald caps, and the like. It can also be used to simulate old or injured skin.