Abstract: The invention provides carpet bonding agents with improved flow properties and improved strength and physical properties when compared to conventional binder systems for carpets. Thus, in various embodiments, the invention provides an adhesive formulation comprising a carpet latex formulation; a plasticized carpet latex; a waterproof additive; a defoamer; and an antibacterial. The invention also provides uses of the materials and combinations of the materials described herein.

Abstract: The invention is a formulation for use in the manufacture of carpets. The formulation is combined with polymers such as, but not limited to, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA, a co-polymer) to provide carpet backing formulations which exhibit excellent tensile strength. The formulation of the invention can be provided to carpet manufacturers as a separate product to be added later to a polymer for a use in carpet backings. Alternatively, the formulation can be added to a polymer such as EVA or compositions comprising EVA and then applied to a carpet backing to provide a carpet with a carpet backing exhibiting excellent tensile strength.