Kryolan LIQUID LATEX CLEAR, 500ml - art.2543 / liquid latex

Liquid Latex is a low-ammonia, colorless liquid rubber that can be used to create 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 material extracted from Malaysian rubber trees. When exposed to air, it solidifies after 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 form for too long can cause dizziness. Adding more ammonia can extend its shelf life. The latex can be thinned with water, as it contains water. For coloring, you can mix in Nass-Schmink liquid or even Aquacolor Liquid. It is not advisable to apply it too thickly, as it may tear after the water evaporates. During application, it is unnecessary to first place it on a plate and then on 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, which are highly alkaline and have much higher ammonia content, with a pH around 13-14, which can significantly damage the skin. These are used to create various balloons and rubber products. The pH of Kryolan latex is 10. By the time it contacts the skin, it is approximately 8-8.5 due to evaporation. A neutral pH is around 6, while 8-8.5 is already at the threshold of tolerability.

Features: skin compatibility dermatologically approved, sensitive to frost.

The latex has no 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 makeup remover. (Grease or mineral oil damages the rubber due to a cross-linking reaction between the two.) The bald cap (Gumiglatze) is also made from latex. The classification of Malaysian latex is LA=Lo Ammoniac=low ammonia content, making it 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.