# Latex technologies (technology)

internal name `latex` · tier 0 (Automation science pack, [tier 0](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/0.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/latex/

## Cost

90 units of (1 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 30 s each.

## Requires (1)

- [Rendering](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/rendering.md)

## Leads to (1)

- [pY science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/py-science-pack-1.md)

## Unlocks (4 recipes)

### Creamy latex (`creamy-latex`)

- 8 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 2 × [Sap](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/saps.md), 2 × [Limestone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/limestone.md), 100 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md)
- Results: 100 × [Creamy latex](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/creamy-latex.md)
- Made in: Washer MK 01, Washer MK 02, Washer MK 03, Washer MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Latex technologies](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/latex.md)

### Latex (`latex`)

- 10 s · tier 0 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 1 × [Latex slab](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/latex-slab.md), 150 × [Steam](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/steam.md)
- Results: 1 × [Latex](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/latex.md)
- Made in: High pressure furnace MK 01, High pressure furnace MK 02, High pressure furnace MK 03, High pressure furnace MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Latex technologies](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/latex.md)

### Latex slab (`latex-slab`)

- 5 s · tier 0 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 1 × [Sodium alginate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sodium-alginate.md), 100 × [Creamy latex](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/creamy-latex.md), 100 × [Formic acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/formic-acid.md)
- Results: 1 × [Latex slab](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/latex-slab.md)
- Made in: Destructive distillation column MK 01, Destructive distillation column MK 02, Destructive distillation column MK 03, Destructive distillation column MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Latex technologies](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/latex.md)

### Sodium alginate (`sodium-alginate`)

- 5 s · tier 0 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 5 × [Seaweed](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/seaweed.md), 5 × [Stone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone.md), 100 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 4 × [Limestone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/limestone.md)
- Results: 1 × [Sodium alginate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sodium-alginate.md)
- Made in: High pressure furnace MK 01, High pressure furnace MK 02, High pressure furnace MK 03, High pressure furnace MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Latex technologies](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/latex.md)