Abstract: A consolidated web may be produced by impregnating it with a compound of latex of a polymer comprising from about 10 to about 45 weight percent of a C.sub.3-6 alkenyl nitrile; from about 36 to 85 weight percent of a C.sub.4-6 conjugated diolefin; from about 5 to 20 weight percent of a monomer mixture comprising from 100 to about 60 percent of a C.sub.8-12 vinyl aromatic monomer which may be unsubstituted or substituted by a C.sub.1-4 alkenyl radical or a chlorine or bromine atom; from 0 to 40 weight percent of a C.sub.1-2 alkyl ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid; from about 0.5 to 10 weight percent of at least one, C.sub.3-6 ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid; and from about 0.1 to 5 weight percent of an N-C.sub.1-4 alkylol derivative of an amide of a C.sub.3-6 ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid; from 40-100 parts by weight of a filler, an effective amount of a gelling agent and optionally a cure paste.

Abstract: Atmospheric contamination by residual hazardous particles remaining on a substrate following removal from the substrate of a layer of material containing such particles is substantially reduced by coating the substrate with certain aqueous coating compositions which produce tacky films on drying. For example, the health hazard from airborne asbestos fibers remaining attached to a substrate from which a layer of asbestos-containing material has been removed is substantially reduced by coating the substrate with an aqueous latex composition containing certain carboxylated butadiene styrene polymers.

Abstract: A thin tough glossy surface may be applied to a flexible substrate in a one step process comprising: applying an aqueous thin film of a compound of a polymer to an endless carrier belt made of a material having a low adhesion to said polymer, contacting the flexible substrate and coated carrier belt and keeping them together while they pass around a hot drum laminator at a temperature of from about 100.degree. to about 150.degree. C.The process is suitable for applying impermeable surfaces to non wovens, and foam backed carpet.

Abstract: Latex may be extended with up to about 40% by weight of an emulsion of asphalt, bitumen or coal tar. The extended latex is useful in adhering scrim to carpet or in the manufacture of attached foamed carpet backing.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer comprising a styrenic monomer, an acrylate, a methacrylate and a block copolymer is provided which possesses an unexpected excellent balance of properties including good physical properties, good elongation and a high degree of transparency. Also provided are processes for the preparation of the thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: A thickening agent having improved resistance under alkaline conditions comprises a synergistic mixture of an acrylate polymer and bentonite. These thickening agents are useful in textile padding and drilling muds.

Abstract: Liquid dispersions may be filtered, with a minimum of stopage, to remove coagulum with a pan assembly for a circular vibratory separator comprising a hollow cylindrical frame, having therein a discharge vertically spaced from the bottom of the frame, and a helical ramp commencing substantially in the bottom plane of the frame and travelling about the interior wall of the frame in a circular direction terminating in front of and substantially in the plane of said discharge.

Abstract: The viscosity of an asphalt emulsion may be controlled by incorporating up to about 1 percent by weight of a modified starch containing not more than 27 percent amylose and the balance substantially amylopectin.