Abstract: An inkjet-receptive article comprising a substrate having a coating thereon comprising a vinyl lactam polymer or copolymer and a polymer resin diluent coated from a solvent. A preferred vinyl lactam copolymer is polyvinylcaprolactam (PVCap)—vinyl acetate (VA). Also disclosed are solvent-based compositions for forming an inkjet-receptive coating on a substrate comprising: (i) a vinyl lactam polymer or copolymer; (ii) a solvent; (iii) optionally, a pigment; and (iv) polymer resin diluent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerizable polymer formed from an N-vinyl amide monomer and containing a polymerizable functionality. In one approach, a dual functional monomer may be employed. In the case where the dual functional monomer incorporates glycidyl methacrylate, a third polymerizable monomer is also included. In a second approach, a monomer with polymerizable functionality can be grafted onto a pre-existing, suitable N-vinyl amide co-polymeric material, yielding a co-polymer comprising a polymerizable functionality. where x+y+z+a=100.

Abstract: The present application relates to a visually perceivable image-forming dye scavenging article capable of absorbing and/or inhibiting transfer of fugitive dyes released during laundering, the article comprising (i) a support substrate with an imprint of an image on at least one surface of the substrate; (ii) at least one dye scavenging compound fixably adhered to the imprinted image; (iii) optionally, a film forming agent; (iv) optionally, a cross-linking agent; (v) optionally, a rheology modifying agent; and (vi) optionally, a catalyst to accelerate the polymerization reaction. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the article and use of the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides lactamic polymers containing an acetoacetate moiety. The lactamic polymers may be readily functionalized and the functionalized lactamic polymers may be further derivatized to provide a wide variety of useful polymers having desirable chemical and physical properties. The lactamic polymers of the present invention may be employed in a wide variety of compositions. Formula (I) wherein R1-R7, x, y, z, and n are described herein.

Abstract: Functional additives for cleansing compositions exhibiting enhanced anti soil-re-deposition and/or dye transfer inhibitory properties comprising polymers in the form of homopolymers, copolymers or terpolymers synthesized from at least one hydrophobic monomer. Examples of hydrophobic monomers include N-vinyl caprolactam, vinyl acetate, vinyl esters, acrylated glycols, methacrylamide, C1 to C12 alkyl- and C1 to C12 dialkylacrylamide, C1 to C12 alkyl- and C1 to C12 dialkylmethacrylamide, C1 to C12 alkyl aery late, C1 to C12 alkyl methacrylate, 4-butyl phenyl maleimide, octyl acrylamide.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions that include at least one reactive monomer that includes a lactam functional group and an ester functional group represented by formula (1): and a reactive co-solvent having a carbon-carbon double bond. The reactive monomer is one that is capable of reacting with the co-solvent to form a polymer. The compositions may be an ink composition including curable ink compositions.

Abstract: A coating composition for forming a glossy, inkjet-receptive coating on a substrate includes (a) a cationic polymer, and (b) colloidal silica having an average particle size in the nanometer range.

Abstract: Disclosed herein a process for the preparation of reactive solution of polymerizable polymers comprising polymerizable reactive functionality and wherein one approach discloses a polymerizable polymer comprising a (i) N-vinyl amide monomer; (ii) dual functional monomer; and (iii) polymerizable monomelic solvent. An additional approach reveals about polymerizable polymer comprising (i) a base polymer made from N-vinyl amide monomer and a co-monomer with the proviso for grafting; (ii) graft functional monomer; and (iii) a polymerizable monomelic solvent to enable a medium for polymerization. Also, discloses about the compositions comprising reactive solution of polymerizable polymer and its various possible applications.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are coating solutions comprising a reactive monomer, process and compositions for preparing the same that are suitable for a coating and/or reactive coating. More particularly, the present invention relates to monomers comprising a multifunctional N-vinylformamide crosslinking moiety and their use in coatings. Also disclosed are applications and compositions comprising coating solutions of a reactive monomer and its application in printing processes and inks.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions such as ink or coating compositions that include at least one reactive monomer that includes a maleimide of the general formula (I) A- is or includes an aryl, an alkylaryl, or an arylalkyl. The reactive monomer may be or include 4-butylphenyl maleimide. The composition may also include a reactive co-solvent that may include at least one of a (meth)acryl monomer or prepolymer, a (meth)acryl ester of an epoxy type monomer or prepolymer, and a urethane type monomer or prepolymer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a reactive monomer, and, in particular, coating and/or reactive coating compositions. More particularly, compositions containing monomers comprising a lactam moiety, a urethane or urea functional group, and a polymerizable moiety are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are coating solutions comprising a reactive monomer, process and compositions for preparing the same that are suitable for a coating and/or reactive coating. More particularly, the present invention relates to monomers of functionalized 4- or 5-vinyl substituted regioisomers of 1,2,3-triazoles comprising a polymerizable functionality and their use in coatings. Also disclosed are applications and compositions comprising coating solutions of a reactive monomer and its application in printing processes and inks.

Abstract: This present application relates to microcapsules or compositions containing microcapsules wherein the microcapsules comprise a polymerizable lactamic copolymer. More particularly, certain aspects are directed to the use of polymerizable lactamic copolymers in the formation of coatings on microencapsulated particles. These polymerizable lactamic copolymers can result in surface modified microencapsulated particles that may be anionic, non-ionic, or cationic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerizable polymer formed from an N-vinyl amide monomer and containing a polymerizable functionality. In one approach, a dual functional monomer may be employed. In the case where the dual functional monomer incorporates glycidyl methacrylate, a third polymerizable monomer is also included. In a second approach, a monomer with polymerizable functionality can be grafted onto a pre-existing, suitable N-vinyl amide co-polymeric material, yielding a co-polymer comprising a polymerizable functionality.

Abstract: A sun-care composition having an SPF value of at least (15) containing (a) one or more sun-care actives; (b) a copolymer (or a terpolymer) containing (A) at least one vinyl pyrrolidone monomer and (i) at least one vinyl caprolactam monomer or (ii) at least one vinyl acetate monomer or (B) at least one vinyl caprolactam monomer and at least one vinyl acetate monomer; and (c) a pharmaceutically/cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerizable polymer formed from an N-vinyl amide monomer and containing a polymerizable functionality. In one approach, a dual functional monomer may be employed. In the case where the dual functional monomer incorporates glycidyl methacrylate, a third polymerizable monomer is also included. In a second approach, a monomer with polymerizable functionality can be grafted onto a pre-existing, suitable N-vinyl amide co-polymeric material, yielding a co-polymer comprising a polymerizable functionality. where x+y+z+a=100.

Abstract: Two-phase, aqueous polymeric systems comprised of lactamic monomers containing additives suitable for adjusting the cloud point temperature of the polymeric compositions are described. Of particular utility is the use of these additives to adjust the cloud point in aqueous solutions comprised of salts.

Abstract: Premixes suitable for the production of membrane materials are described. Products of this invention are suitable for the formation of membranes and membrane modules that may be in the form of flat sheets, tubes, or hollow fibers.

Abstract: An inkjet-receptive article comprising a substrate having a coating thereon comprising a vinyl lactam polymer or copolymer and a polymer resin diluent coated from a solvent. A preferred vinyl lactam copolymer is polyvinylcaprolactam (PVCap)—vinyl acetate (VA). Also disclosed are solvent-based compositions for forming an inkjet-receptive coating on a substrate comprising: (i) a vinyl lactam polymer or copolymer; (ii) a solvent; (iii) optionally, a pigment; and (iv) polymer resin diluent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer comprising an N-vinyl amide monomer and a dual functional monomer. In the case where the dual functional monomer incorporates glycidyl methacrylate, a third polymerizable monomer is also included.