Milky fluid from tapped rubber trees called Latex Conversion of latex to solid (Coagulation ) Latex - Colloidal solution containing an aqueous suspension of rubber particles Coagulation of rubber can be speeded by the addition of acid. The bacteria present in the latex produces organic acids The hydrogen ions from the acids produced neutralises the negative charge on the rubber particles. The bacteria present in the latex produces organic acids The hydrogen ions from the acids produced neutralises the negative charge on the rubber particles. The hydroxide from ions from aqueous ammonia neutralise the acids produced by bacteria. The negative charges at the membranes of rubber particles are maintained Latex is coagulated by adding a weak acid : methanoic acid and ethanoic acid When an acid is added to latex, the hydrogen ions from the acid will neutralize the negative charges on the surfaces of the colloidal particles. The particles become neutral and come closer and collide with one another.