Kryolan LIQUID LATEX CLEAR, 1000ml - art.2544 / 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 derived from natural Malaysian rubber trees. This material solidifies shortly after coming into contact with air. To prevent this, it is pre-vulcanized and mixed with ammonia, which results in a 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 already contains some. 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 skin, as this allows ammonia to evaporate, reducing its effectiveness. Ammonia alters the skin's pH level. Various types of latex exist, such as technical latex, which has a much higher ammonia content and a pH level around 13-14, potentially causing significant skin damage. 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 has no solvents, as rubber is an insoluble material. It can be damaged by prolonged exposure to oils but cannot be dissolved. It can be removed from the skin with a makeup remover. (Oils or mineral oils damage the rubber due to a cross-linking reaction.) The bald cap (Gummiglatze) is also made from latex. The classification of Malaysian latex is LA=Low Ammonia, which is gentler on the skin and less harmful to the environment. At Kryolan, environmental protection plays an important role in product development. As mentioned, oils damage the latex, so it cannot be colored with oil-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 thick and sticky. This makes it very difficult to apply 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.