Аннотация:Interaction of lightly cross-linked sodium poly(methacrylate) gel with cetylpyridinium chloride- an emulsifier of the polystrene latex was studied. Anionic gel absorbs latex emulsifier effectively resulting in gel collapse and latex coagulation. The dependence of gel mass on surfactant concentration added into the system with latex similar to that when surfactant added directly in the aqueous solution.