Water-continuous emulsion of curable elastomeric polymers are disclosed
having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than
5 m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion
upon dilution with water comprising; a curable elastomeric polymer, surfactant,
internal cure additive, water, optional plasticizer, and optional low molecular
weight acid. The water-continuous emulsions of curable elastomeric polymers can
be prepared by; (I) forming a premix comprising an elastomeric polymer, surfactant,
and internal cure additive, and (II) adding water to the premix with mixing to
form a water continuous emulsion of the curable elastomeric polymer having a solids
content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 m, and
having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution
with water.
