Abstract: The present invention concerns a waterborne copolymer dispersion comprising at least one alkenyl functional dendritic polymer being copolymerized to the polymer backbone of at least one homo or copolymer obtainable by polymerization, such as emulsion polymerization, in an aqueous medium of at least one at least one polymerizable allyl, vinyl, maleic or diene monomer. The dendritic polymer is built up from a dendritic core polymer and at least one alkenyl functional compound bonded to the core polymer. In a further aspect the present invention concerns the use of said copolymer dispersion.

Abstract: Provided is a new binder composition comprising a pH controlling agent and polymer dispersion. The binder provides antimicrobial properties to various kinds of materials, including those used in antibacterial packing material, hygiene and health care products. The binder composition also show satisfactory bonding properties, when the binder is applied on fibrous materials. Finally, the binder is easily applied, eg., through dipping, coating or spraying methods, onto the relevant surfaces or areas.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for production of a waterborne copolymer dispersion wherein the yielded copolymer comprises monomer units derived from at least one polymerisable super hydrophobic monomer having a lower water solubility. The copolymer dispersion is obtained in an emulsion polymerization performed in an aqueous media and in the presence of at least one dendritic polymer.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a waterborne copolymer dispersion comprising at least one alkenyl functional dendritic polymer being copolymerised to the polymer backbone of at least one homo or copolymer obtainable by polymerisation, such as emulsion polymerisation, in an aqueous medium of at least one at least one polymerisable allyl, vinyl, maleic or diene monomer. The dendritic polymer is built up from a dendritic core polymer and at least one alkenyl functional compound bonded to the core polymer. In a further aspect the present invention concerns the use of said copolymer dispersion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water-borne hybrid binder composition. It is obtained by mixing about 20-80% by weight of A), an aqueous dispersion of a polymer, said dispersion having a dry-solids content of at least 45% by weight, and containing at least 0.1% by weight of B) a single surfactant or a mixture of two or more different surfactants and protective colloids, and about 80-20% of C) one or more resins being emulsifiable in water and having a dry solids content above 90% by weight, by adding the resin C to the dispersion A under agitation, the resulting hybrid binder composition obtaining a dry-solids content of 60-95% by weight. The invention also relates to the use of the binder composition as a component in a paint or lacquer mixture.

Abstract: A chopper has a straight knife clamped between a clamping member and a counter knife. The knife, clamping member, and counter knife are collectively positioned in a machined area formed in a holder that is in turn fitted within a larger recess formed in a chopping disk. A first fastener secures the knife holder to the chopping disk, a second fastener secures the clamping member to the knife holder, and a third fastener secures the counter knife to the knife holder. A projection formed in the counter knife engages a groove formed in the knife to properly align the knife and to inhibit entry of fibers into the space between the counter knife and the knife. The holder further includes a series of steps that position the counter knife and the clamping member, respectively, with respect to the holder.