Abstract: Vinyl ester copolymer aqueous emulsion wood adhesives are provided using an emulsion copolymer having a T.sub.g of at least 10.degree. C. and containing at least 80% of vinyl ester and from 0.2-6% of monomer containing the ##STR1## group, the monomers being emulsified during copolymerization by from 0.5 to 10% of hydroxy functional protective colloid to provide particles having an average particle size in excess of 0.3 micron, and at least 3% of plasticizer is incorporated in the emulsion to insure room temperature coalescence.

Abstract: Polyethylene terephthalate fiber-containing fabric is flameproofed by application of an aqueous suspension of finely divided particles consisting essentially of octagonal hexabromide formed by the incomplete bromination of cis, trans, trans cyclododecatriene to provide a mixture having a melting point in the range of 177.degree.-191.degree. C. determined by differential scanning colorimetry using a heating rate of 10.degree. C. per minute. The treated fabric is dried and then heated with the octagonal hexabromide particles thereon to a temperature above the melting point of the mixture, but not in excess of about 200.degree. C. for a period long enough to achieve adequate penetration (30 seconds), to cause the hexabromide particles to diffuse into the fibers of the fabric to maximize fire resistance and obtain proper fixation of the particles to the fabric in a manner providing durability to laundering with minimum damage to the fabric.

Abstract: Aqueous adhesive emulsions based on aqueous emulsion copolymers of vinyl esters such as vinyl acetate, especially with ethylene, are provided with improved solvent insolubility and adhesion characteristics in the presence of hydroxy functional protective colloid which is present during the copolymerization, by the inclusion in the copolymer of a monoethylenic carbamate, especially allyl carbamate.

Abstract: Vinyl ester emulsion copolymers are modified to introduce improved thermosetting cure capacity by including in the copolymer a proportion of a formaldehyde addition product with an allyl carbamate. These emulsions are useful as binders for fibers in non-woven fabrics where the improved cure confers superior resistance to home laundering in aqueous detergent solutions.

Abstract: Aqueous emulsions adapted for application to textile fabrics and which provide improved water and soil resistance are supplied using aqueous emulsion copolymers of nonreactive monoethylenically unsaturated monomers providing a T.sub.g below about 20.degree. C. with from 0.5% to 20% of reactive monoethylenically unsaturated monomer providing active hydrogen, preferably OH and most preferably the ##STR1## AND FROM 1 TO 40% OF A TERMINAL-BLOCKED LOWER ALKYL HYDROGEN POLYSILOXANE HAVING A VISCOSITY OF FROM 20 TO 1000 CP at 20.degree. C. In preferred practice, from 0.5 to 4% of the polysiloxane is used, and at least 50% of the copolymer is vinyl acetate.

Abstract: Copolymerizable monoethylenic phosphites are produced by reacting an N-methylol allyl carbamate with a stoichiometric excess of a trialkyl phosphite. The monoethylenic phosphonate product can be copolymerized, especially with N-methylol acrylamide in water solution to provide water solutions of copolymers which cure at low temperature on cellulosic fabrics to provide fire retardancy and the phosphorus provided in this fashion resists removal by washing and dry cleaning.

Abstract: A textile treating composition adapted to provide a relatively permanent antistatic and dirt repellent finish and consisting essentially of an aqueous dispersion of:1. about 10% to about 20% of an antistatic agent comprising a compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R is an alkyl radical having 14 to 20 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are, each independently, alkyl, hydroxy alkyl, alkyl substituted by carboxylic and/or sulphonic acid groups, aminoalkoxyalkyl or aminoalkyl wherein the amino group is unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxyalkyl, cyanoalkylaminoalkyl or by the group R--CO-- or --R--CO--NH-alkoxyalkyl wherein R is alkyl having 14 to 20 carbon atoms, or one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen;2. about 3% to about 35% of an aqueous dispersion of hard particles having a weight average particle diameter of less than about 2 microns;3. about 1% to about 6% of a fluorine-free inorganic or organic monobasic or polybasic acid;4. 0% to about 5% of an antimicrobic agent; and5.

Abstract: A foamed pigmented thermosetting aqueous emulsion useful for the backcoating of loosely structured fabrics, especially those made of polypropylene fibers, is provided based on the following components:1. an aqueous emulsion copolymer of 5% to 40% ethylene, from 1% to 10% of reactive monoethylenic monomer comprising monoethylenic monomer carrying the ##STR1## group, such as acrylamide, and the balance consisting essentially of vinyl ester of saturated monocarboxylic acid, such as vinyl acetate;2. mineral filler providing a pigment to binder ratio of at least 0.5:1, the filler having an alkaline character; and3. surfactant for stabilizing the emulsion.

Abstract: Vinyl ester emulsion copolymers are modified to introduce improved thermosetting cure capacity by including in the copolymer a proportion of a formaldehyde addition product with an allyl carbamate. These emulsions are useful as binders for fibers in non-woven fabrics where the improved cure confers superior resistance to home laundering in aqueous detergent solutions.

Abstract: Vinyl esters, such as vinyl acetate, are copolymerized, especially with ethylene or maleate or fumarate diester, to provide adhesives which develop water resistance through cure by including in the copolymer at least 0.5% of an N-methylol functional monoethylenic amide monomer etherified with a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 volatile, alcohol. The monomers are stabilized during the copolymerization by an hydroxy functional protective colloid.

Abstract: Crushed foam-backed fabrics possessing improved dry cleaning resistance and cold crack resistance are provided using aqueous emulsion copolymers of ethylene and vinyl acetate containing from 1.5-9% of cross-linking monomers and having a molecular weight of at least about 300,000.

Abstract: Vinyl esters, such as vinyl acetate, are copolymerized, especially with ethylene or maleate or fumarate diester to provide adhesives which develop water resistance through cure by including in the copolymer at least 0.5% of an N-methylol functional derivative of an allyl carbamate etherified with a C.sub.1 - C.sub.8 alcohol. The monomers are stabilized during the copolymerization by an hydroxy functional protective colloid.

Abstract: Crushed foam-backed fabrics possessing improved dry cleaning resistance and cold crack resistance are provided using aqueous emulsion copolymers of ethylene and vinyl acetate containing from 3-9% of cross-linking monomers and having a molecular weight of at least about 300,000.

Abstract: Thermosetting acrylic emulsions having more favorable curing properties are provided using reactive monomers in the largely acrylic emulsion copolymer, at least one-third of these reactive monomers being an N-methylol derivative of an allyl carbamate.