Abstract: An aqueous binder composition for use in making fiber mats comprising as a major component a thermosetting urea-formaldehyde resin and as a minor component a water-soluble additive is at least one styrene/acrylate solution polymer having a bi-modal molecular weight and comprising a first molecular weight species and a second molecular weight species.

Abstract: A polymer emulsion for use in a cosmetic composition includes an olefin copolymer; a copolymer of an acidic monomer to include acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or other unsaturated, carboxyl containing monomer; optionally, at least one stabilizing emulsifier; optionally, a resin selected from a group consisting of an acrylic resin and styrene-acrylic resin, said resin having an average molecular weight from about 500 to about 15,000 daltons; and, optionally, a polymer selected from a group consisting of oxidized polyethylene polymers and oxidized polypropylene polymers, said polymer modified with cationic end-groups such as tallow alkyl amines.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to bimodal polymer compositions and personal care fixatives containing bimodal polymer compositions. The present invention includes a bimodal polymer composition having a first polymer with anionic character and a second polymer with cationic character and wherein the polymers form an interpenetrating polymer network. In one embodiment, the present invention also includes personal care fixatives (e.g., health care, hygiene or cosmetic compositions) containing the bimodal polymer composition. The present invention also includes methods for forming bimodal polymer compositions.

Abstract: An aqueous binder composition for use in making fiber mats comprising as a major component a thermosetting urea-formaldehyde resin and as a minor component a water-soluble additive is at least one styrene/acrylate solution polymer having a bi-modal molecular weight and comprising a first molecular weight species and a second molecular weight species.