To use polymerizable emulsifier can solve the deficiency of traditional emulsifier and enhance the application functions of emulsion.The maleic emulsifier can make a firmer bond on latex surface because of its moderate reactivity.Furthermore

this kind of emulsifier can undergo copolymerization with comonomers

but cannot be homopolymerised.As a result

the application of maleic emulsifier in emulsion polymerization can meliorate the capability of emulsion along with water resistance of latex film.As a new type of emulsifier

Maleic polymerizable was introduced in the paper and it was classified according to the different kinds of hydrophilic groups.Besides

the features of maleic polymerizable emulsifier and various types of synthesis routes were summarized. Their applications in different polymerizable systems and progress were described as well.