Abstract: An air-entraining agent for use in cementitious mixtures having fly ash. The air-entraining agent being particularly well suited for use with high carbon or high LOI fly ash.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organic solvent-free composition useful as an adhesive for bonding natural rubber compounds, synthetic rubber compounds and a combination of natural and synthetic rubber compounds.

Abstract: A rapid hardening, solvent-free water-based adhesive composition includes an amount of an aqueous latex dispersion of polyester-polyurethane synthetic resin, an amount of rosin acid ester hardener, an amount of a thickener together with an amount of inert filler and an amount of a plasticizer/extender in sufficient water to adjust the percent solids to the desired amount. Optionally, the adhesive composition also includes an amount of polyisocyanate cross-linker to provide additional environmental stability.

Abstract: A new wax composition for use in the ink industry, which composition is prepared from: (a) 40% to 90% of solvent having a boiling point within the range of about 100.degree. to 550.degree. C., said solvent being selected from the group consisting of aromatic and aliphatic solvents, (b) 10% to 40% of wax having an average particle size within the range of about 1 to about 300 microns, (c) 5% to 40% of polymeric pour point depressant, and optionally dependant on the characteristics required, 4% to 40% of a resin material which is soluble in aromatic and aliphatic solvents.

Abstract: A laminating adhesive comprising an adhesive composition which comprises(a) An epoxidized block copolymer of the formula(A--B--A.sub.p).sub.n --Y.sub.r --(A.sub.q --B).sub.mwherein Y is a coupling agent or coupling monomers, andwherein A and B are polymer blocks which may be homopolymer blocks of conjugated diolefin monomers, copolymer blocks of conjugated diolefin monomers or copolymer blocks of conjugated diolefin monomers and monoalkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomers, andwherein the A blocks have a higher number of aliphatic double bonds between a tertiary carbon atom and either a primary, secondary, or tertiary carbon atom per unit of block mass than do the B blocks, andwherein the A blocks have a molecular weight from about 100 to about 3000 and the B blocks have a molecular weight from about 1000 to about 15,000, andwherein p and q are 0 or 1 and n>0, r is 0 or 1, m.gtoreq.

Abstract: A sheet or pad of sound deadening material comprising: (a) a polymeric component free of bitumen or asphalt such as natural or synthetic rubber, PVC, chlorinated polyethylene or ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer; (b) a filler such as calcium carbonate, barytes, talc, mica, magnesium carbonate or silica; (c) a compatibilising agent such as ricinoleic acid; and a tackifier such as pine rosin. Formulations may include a flame retardant, a polar additive, a polymer anti-oxidant, a heat stabilizer for PVC and a lubricant. Methods for forming such sheets or pads and for applying such sheets or pads to a metal panel are also provided.

Abstract: An alkenylsuccinic emulsion sizing agent comprising an active component comprising a mixture of(1) from 50 to 100 parts by weight of an alkenylsuccinic acid obtained by reacting a linear internal olefin having 10 to 14 carbon atoms with maleic anhydride; and(2) from 0 to 50 parts by weight of one or more components selected from the group consisting of rosin, rosin derivatives, tall oil, fatty acids, petroleum resins and paraffin wax; andwherein the active component is dispersed in water using an emulsifier and/or a high-molecular weight dispersion stabilizer.

Abstract: Vinyl heat welding rod for seam sealing vinyl resilient flooring, whether in sheet or tile form, are used to obtain a homogeneous, monolithic appearing surface. This rod is specifically made to duplicate the appearance of the flooring material. For a chip-image flooring structure, a sheet of multicolored chips having a similar, but different formulation from that of the flooring material is prepared and the sheet is cut into suitable strips, heat pressed in a rod mold, end adhered or further molded to form the desired length, and used as a vinyl heat welding rod for sealing seams in flooring. Thus, the chip pattern is evident in the seam area and does not appear different when compared to the adjacent surface.

Abstract: The novel adhesives of this invention contain a blend of components that result in the adhesive having a physical property that changes at a controlled rate as a function of time after application until it reaches a final equilibrium value.The adhesives can contain a thermoplastic polymer base, a tackifying resin, and an aromatic plasticizer optionally in combination with other ingredients. The plasticizer tackifier combination is chosen such that the tackifier/plasticizer interaction causes the initial value of the physical property after application to change, at a controlled rate, to a final equilibrium level.

Abstract: The novel adhesives of this invention contain a blend of components that result in the adhesive having a physical property that changes at a controlled rate as a function of time after application until it reaches a final equilibrium value.The adhesives can contain a thermoplastic polymer base, a tackifying resin, and an aromatic plasticizer optionally in combination with other ingredients. The plasticizer tackifier combination is chosen such that the tackifier/plasticizer interaction causes the initial value of the physical property after application to change, at a controlled rate, to a final equilibrium level.

Abstract: A tackified pressure-sensitive adhesive having good convertibility and improved adhesive performance even at coat weights lower than conventional systems is provided. The pressure-sensitive adhesive comprises (a) an emulsion polymer formed from a monomer mix comprising 35 to 60% by weight alkyl acrylates, 15 to 35% by weight vinyl esters, 15 to 35% by weight diesters of dicarboxylic acids, and up to about 5% by weight unsaturated carboxylic acids, and (b) a tackifier having an acid number of from about 30 to about 60 and a ring and ball softening point of from about 50.degree. to about 70.degree. C. In one embodiment, the tackifier has a hydrocarbon resin component and a rosin-based resin component, with the preferred tackifier comprising an aromatic modified aliphatic resin containing wood rosin. A preferred adhesive comprises 8 to 12 parts by weight tackifier per 100 parts by weight polymer.

Abstract: A sprayable polyurethane composition containing an isocyanate component and a polyol component is provided, wherein the polyol component includes a polyether polyol amine; a nitrogen-free hydoxy-terminated polyether; and a sucrose-polyether polyol. Preferably, these two components are combined while spraying them individually into a mold along with a fibrous-reinforcing material.

Abstract: The present invention provides pressure sensitive adhesives, compositions from which the pressure sensitive adhesives are formed, and articles having therein these pressure sensitive adhesives. The pressure sensitive adhesives, which have a Tg of less than about 20.degree. C., include a poly(.beta.-hydroxyorganoate) or mixture thereof. Preferably, these poly(.beta.-hydroxyorganoate)s include monomeric units of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: a minor amount (preferably no greater than about 20 mole percent) of the monomeric units have an R group containing 1-3 carbon atoms; and a major amount (preferably at least about 80 mole percent) of the monomeric units have an R group containing 4-30 (preferably 4-20) carbon atoms.

Abstract: A dry liquid concentrate mixture is disclosed comprising crumb rubber particles and tall oil, tall oil derivatives or other fatty acids, which may be enhanced by other components, such as modifiers, for use to enhance the properties of parent materials, such as thermoplastic compounding and coatings and elastomers and recycles and asphalt and epoxies and aliphatic urethane.

Abstract: An anti-efflorescence admixture for concrete products comprising a tall oil fatty acid and a fatty acid, a portion of the acid content of the tall oil fatty acid and/or fatty acid optionally being present in salt form with an alkanolamine or alkylamine, which admixture is effective in controlling both primary and secondary efflorescence.

Abstract: An anaerobic adhesive which undergoes setting only by attaching it to an article without applying any special energy, and an anaerobically setting adhesive sheet prepared by coating or impregnating a sheet with the above anaerobic adhesive and well-balanced between storage stability and setting properties, the anaerobic adhesive comprising;(A) a rubber-based resin having adhesion properties,(B) a compound which has both the capability of absorbing oxygen and the capability of forming peroxide, and which shows an oxygen absorption amount of 0.1 to 3.0% (weight of absorbed oxygen/weight) and an active oxygen amount of 0.01 to 1.0% (weight of active oxygen/weight),(C) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer or oligomer, and(D) an organic peroxide.

Abstract: A solid marking composition that is erasable from both porous and non-porous marking susbtrates. The solid erasable marking composition comprises (a) an emulsion, the emulsion comprising a discontinuous polymeric phase and a continuous aqueous phase, the emulsion being characterized by its ability to be transformed, upon being contacted with the surface of a porous or non-porous marking substrate, from a first state in which the emulsion is stable to a second state in which the emulsion is unstable and the discontinuous polymeric phase rapidly agglomerates to form a deposit on the surface of the marking substrate with low adhesion thereto; (b) a colorant, the colorant being characterized by its association with the deposit when the emulsion is transformed into the second state; and (c) a shape-giving gel-forming agent, the shape-giving gel-forming agent being a salt of an aliphatic carboxylic acid having from 8 to 36 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions are prepared from a water sensitive or biodegradeable thermoplastic adhesive polymer using sucrose benzoate as a tackifier. More particularly, hot melt adhesive compositions are prepared from 10 to 90% by weight of a biodegradable or water sensitive thermoplastic polymer, 5 to 80% by weight sucrose benzoate, 0 to 80% by weight plasticizing diluent, 0 to 50% by weight wax and 0 to 3% by weight antioxidant.

Abstract: Modifiers for ethylene copolymers for use in hot melt adhesives are provided, particularly modifiers for ethylene vinyl acetate-based adhesives which improve adhesive properties are provided. Blends comprising ethylene copolymers, modifiers and tackifiers and applications thereof are also provided for.

Abstract: A method of producing a high solids adhesive is provided wherein a buffered latex emulsion, such as, for example, styrene butadiene latex emulsion buffered to a pH of 11.0 using caustic agents, is combined with a non-emulsified mixture of dissolving process oils and tackifying resins and mineral fillers. The resultant adhesive has a solids content greater than previously achieved in the industry and has exceptional adhesive characteristics such as increased bond strength, improved durability, better aging, faster drying, improved water resistance and improved freeze resistance. High solids content is achieved by taking advantage of the excess emulsifiers in the latex emulsion and adding the remaining constituent components directly to the stabilized latex emulsion.

Abstract: A rubber compound obtained by compounding a raw rubber, powdered vulcanized scrap rubber with its surface partially processed via a swelling treatment, a vulcanizing agent and a vulcanizing accelerator. When manufacturing the compound, the scrap rubber is treated beforhand under ordinary temperature atomosphere by being mixed with a reclaiming agent that contains petroleum process oil.

Abstract: Rapid thermosetting, low VOC web offset lithographic inks are prepared in the instant invention from solid resin, drying oil alkyds, bodied drying oil, vegetable oil, fatty acids, multifunctional unsaturated polyester, reducing agents and transition metal salts of organic acids. The aqueous lithographic fountain solution contains hydroperoxides or peroxides which promote free radical polymerization of the ink in contact therewith. The metal salts of organic acids function as crosslinking agents in combination with excess carboxylic acid functionality of the ink. Optionally, the reducing agent and the organic hydroperoxide or peroxide may be interchanged.

Abstract: A solvent-free hot melt process, for preparing a non-thermosettable, pressure-sensitive adhesive from a tackified non-thermoplastic hydrocarbon elastomer. The process employs a continuous compounding device that has a sequence of alternating conveying and processing zones. The processing zones masticate and mix materials in them. Non-thermoplastic elastomers having high molecular weight may be readily compounded into adhesives in the process.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesives which include at least 5% of a thermoplastic elastomer block copolymer having a Vicat softening temperature of at least 60.degree. C. and a melting point of at least 100.degree. C., have improved thermal resistance properties and can be applied with conventional hot melt application equipment at temperatures of between about 149.degree. C. and about 204.degree. C. The adhesives are particularly suited to use in above-the-belt locations in automobile interiors and in furniture bonding. Especially suitable thermoplastic elastomers are polyether-polyester and polyether-polyamide segmented polymers with melting points above 149.degree. C. Hot melt adhesives based on these thermoplastic elastomers can be formulated to provide a range of properties including pressure sensitive properties and contact adhesive properties.

Abstract: A traction composition is comprised of a lignin-based phenolic compound, a silicone resin, a rosin and a suitable carrier. The traction composition may be applied to the surfaces of wet or dry vehicle tires to impart anti-slip properties thereto. In accordance with the present invention, the anti-slip properties have increased durability so that the tires have good traction over a longer distance of travel.

Abstract: Polychloroprene latex adhesive compositions which comprise a) mercaptan-modified or xanthogen disulfide-modified 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene homopolymers having gel contents of 5-70 percent by weight, b) 1 to 75 parts by weight of rosin per 100 parts by weight of a), and c) sufficient water to provide a solids content of 25-65 weight percent based on the weight of component a) exhibit excellent heat resistance and green bond strength.

Abstract: A laminating adhesive comprising an adhesive composition which comprises(a) An epoxidized block copolymer of the formula(A-B-A.sub.p).sub.n -Y.sub.r -(A.sub.q -B).sub.mwherein Y is a coupling agent or coupling monomers, andwherein A and B are polymer blocks which may be homopolymer blocks of conjugated diolefin monomers, copolymer blocks of conjugated diolefin monomers or copolymer blocks of conjugated diolefin monomers and monoalkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomers, andwherein the A blocks have a higher number of aliphatic double bonds between a tertiary carbon atom and either a primary, secondary, or tertiary carbon atom per unit of block mass than do the B blocks, andwherein the A blocks have a molecular weight from about 100 to about 3000 and the B blocks have a molecular weight from about 1000 to about 15,000, and wherein p and q are 0 or 1 and n>0, r is 0 or 1, m.gtoreq.

Abstract: A resinous binder formulation is disclosed which relates to binders containing dilution-enhancing polymers for "letdown" metal resinate vehicles in publication gravure printing inks. The resinous binder comprises a metal resinate, and a dilution-enhancing polymer selected from the group consisting of polymers of maleic anhydride and ethylene and polymers of acrylonitrile, butadiene, acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid. The dilution-enhancing polymer being present in the resinous binder in an amount which is effective to increase the dilution of the resinous binder in aromatic and nonaromatic solvents.Also disclosed is a publication gravure ink comprising a mixture of a solvent, a colorant and the resinous binder.

Abstract: The specification discloses an aqueous dispersion for coatings consisting essentially of water and a water dispersible component, wherein the water dispersible component is provided by reacting maleic anhydride with a rosin ester to provide a maleated rosin ester, adding wax and preferably also an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer to the maleated rosin ester, and adding a tertiary amino alcohol to the mixture to yield the water dispersible component as a reaction product thereof. When used in a coating formulation for paper, clay and/or latex may be added to the formulation. In one preferred embodiment, the dispersion is applied as a coating to paper to enhance toner adhesion to the surface of the paper while also providing a relatively low friction surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to monoesters of rosin acids which are useful as a total or partial replacement for extender or processing oil in rubber formulations. Addition of these monoesters of rosin acid improve the modulus and tear of the vulcanizate. The monoesters are of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different hydrocarbon radicals selected from the group consisting of saturated alkyl and cycloalkyl radicals containing 3 to 20 carbon atoms, aryl radicals containing 6 carbon atoms and aralkyl radicals containing 7 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions having the characteristic of improved flow for compositions comprising a poly(phenylene ether) resin, a polyester resin, a polycarbonate resin, a reinforcing filler, a terpene phenol resin. The compositions may further comprise at least one additional material from the group consisting of impact modifiers, non-elastomeric polymers of an alkenyl aromatic compound and an additive package. The heat distortion temperature of the compositions can be further improved with the addition of an optional non-reinforcing filler in combination with a poly(tetrafluoroethylene) resin without significant loss of the physical properties.

Abstract: The invention provides an adhesive composition suitable for use in an insulating tape having improved plasticizer resistance, comprising from about 13 to about 42 of a polyisoprene homopolymer, from about 13 to about 42 of a styrene-isoprene-styrene copolymer, from about 25 to about 55 of an aliphatic tackifying agent containing from about 4 to about 6 carbon atoms, and from about 2 to about 20 of an end block reinforcing resin.

Abstract: A dry liquid concentrate mixture is disclosed comprising crumb rubber particles and tall oil, tall oil derivatives or other fatty acids, which may be enhanced by other components, such as modifiers, for use to enhance the properties of parent materials, such as thermoplastic compounding and coatings and elastomers and recycles and asphalt and epoxies and aliphatic urethane.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyvinyl alcohol-modified, rosin-based, resin-fortified emulsion polymer compositions having improved properties which are useful in formulating gravure and flexographic printing inks. Additionally, the invention relates to the method of preparing these emulsion polymer compositions.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesives of this invention can comprise a water-soluble polyalkylenimine, an hydroxy substituted organic compound, and optimally a plasticizer, a tackifier, and other ingredients. The adhesives are water actuated, and can be water activated, cleaned by aqueous systems, or recycled in aqueous systems.

Abstract: A low-density hot melt adhesive is disclosed. Low-density filler, preferably hollow glass microspheres, is added to a hot melt adhesive to provide a hot melt adhesive having a specific gravity preferably between 0.7 and 0.93. The low-density hot melt adhesive is more effectively separated from cellulosic materials such as cardboard and kraft paper during recycling operations which separate contaminants such as adhesives from cellulosic fibers based upon the density of the adhesive.

Abstract: A rapid hardening, solvent-free water-based adhesive composition includes an amount of an aqueous latex dispersion of polyester-polyurethane synthetic resin, an amount of rosin acid ester hardener, an amount of a thickener together with an amount of inert filler and an amount of a plasticizer/extender in sufficient water to adjust the percent solids to the desired amount. Optionally, the adhesive composition also includes an amount of polyisocyanate cross-linker to provide additional environmental stability.

Abstract: A sprayable adhesive based on nonionic neoprene latex includes in the adhesive mixture a nonionic surfactant, along with the latex, which is a copolymer of chloroprene and methacrylic acid stabilized with polyvinyl alcohol. The adhesive also includes a tackifier, zinc oxide, and an antioxidant. The tackifier is a petroleum-derived hydrocarbon resin, and the antioxidant is a hindered bis-phenol. In order to obtain a rapid drying adhesive, only the latex and surfactant are mixed as liquids. The remaining ingredients are added in solid form and dispersed by mixing under high shear. The adhesive can be applied by spraying from a canister using dimethyl ether as a propellant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to monoesters of rosin acids which are useful as a total or partial replacement for extender or processing oil in rubber formulations. Addition of these monoesters of rosin acid improve the modulus and tear of the vulcanizate. The monoesters are of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different hydrocarbon radicals selected from the group consisting of saturated alkyl and cycloalkyl radicals containing 3 to 20 carbon atoms, aryl radicals containing 6 carbon atoms and aralkyl radicals containing 7 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A composition is provided which, when added to an elastomer or tackifier, renders a repulpable hot melt adhesive. The compositions consists of an alkoxylated alcohol of the formulaA-B (I)wherein A is the unit ##STR1## and B is the unit ##STR2## and further wherein R and R.sub.1 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl group; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl group; x is between about 1 to about 142; and y is between about 2 to about 817, provided the weight ratio of B/A+B is between 51 and 90 percent. Such adhesive compositions may further contain wax or a primary linear polymeric alcohol. When combined with an elastomer and tackifier, such adhesives are repulpable and thus have particular applicability when used in combination with recyclable paper.

Abstract: Preparation of plasticizer-containing polyvinylbutyrals (PVB) which are suitable for the production of elastic interleaving films with improved adhesion-reducing properties for laminated glass panes of siliceous glass. They comprise, as adhesion-reducing additives, active amounts of salts of metals of groups Ia, IIa, IIb and IIIa of the periodic table of the elements and naturally occurring resin acids or derivatives of resin acids, and, if appropriate, customary stabilizers and auxiliaries. They are prepared by mixing the components and plasticizing the component mixtures. They can be shaped thermo-plastically by customary methods and are suitable for the production of plasticized PVB films which have advantageously improved adhesion-reducing properties with respect to siliceous glass panes and can advantageously be used for the production of siliceous laminated glass panes.

Abstract: A rubber composition for an inner liner comprises a coumarone resin and a member selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, a blend of natural rubber and synthetic rubber, and a blend of synthetic rubbers. The rubber composition for inner liner exhibits good shrinkage resistance and good inner pressure retaining property without deteriorating a running durability of a tire where the rubber composition is used as an inner liner.

Abstract: Sprayable hot-melt adhesive compositions are disclosed comprising (A) styrenic block copolymer, (B) tackifying resin, and (C) ethylene copolymer. Methods of preparing and using said compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: It has been discovered that certain hot melt adhesive formulations can be produced which exhibit superior lay-flat properties when used as bookbinding adhesives. The formulations incorporate copolymers of ethylene and unsaturated esters. The resulting bookbinding adhesives have viscosities of 2,000 to 8,000 cps at 177.degree. C. The bookbinding adhesives are found to impart lay-flat properties to books when the adhesives have a tensile to elongation ratio of .ltoreq.1.45.

Abstract: The invention provides a sizing agent with good stability, particularly which is rapid in getting started in the neutral zone and a method of producing the same.A sizing agent for papermaking in neutral zone is characterized by a main component of said sizing agent being selected from the group consisting of a diester of rosin-based substances having a dicarboxylic acid or acid anhydride group expressed by the following formula (I), ##STR1## (in which R.sub.1 represents a rosin acid residue or maleopimaric acid, R.sub.2 represents a dihydric alcohol residue and R.sub.3 represents a maleopimaric acid residue); and 2) a polyester reaction product expressed by the following formula (I'), ##STR2## (in which R'.sub.1 and R'.sub.5 represent a rosin acid residue or an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated polybasic carboxylic acid added rosin residue, at least one of them represents .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated polybasic carboxylic acid added rosin residue, R'.sub.2 and R'.sub.4 represent polyhydric alcohol residues, R'.sub.

Abstract: Disclosed are monomeric hindered amine esters of monocarboxylic resin acids and olefin polymer compositions stabilized therewith.

Abstract: An active filler composition utilizing scrap rubber, such as automobile tires, as a main or primary ingredient is used in the treatment, recycling, and manufacture of various rubber and plastic articles. A chemical plasticizer and binding agent is used in the production of the composition to plasticize, swell, and soften the scrap rubber. The filler composition is a homogeneous blend of from about 40 to 95 parts by weight of cured rubber particles and from about 5 to 60 parts by weight of the liquid plasticizer and binder. The active filler composition can be further compounded with materials such as polyethylene, polyethylene-terephthallate (PET), polyurethanes, urethanes, polyisocurates, polyacrylics, polyvinylchloride (PVC), and epoxies, to form a composite material for combining with still other materials to impart elastomeric properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organic solvent-free composition useful as an adhesive for bonding natural rubber compounds, synthetic rubber compounds and a combination of natural and synthetic rubber compounds, especially during the formation of a tire.

Abstract: A laminating adhesive comprising an adhesive composition which comprises(a) An epoxidized block copolymer of the formula(A--B--A.sub.p).sub.n --Y.sub.r --(A.sub.q --B).sub.mwherein Y is a coupling agent or coupling monomers, and wherein A and B are polymer blocks which may be homopolymer blocks of conjugated diolefin monomers, copolymer blocks of conjugated diolefin monomers or copolymer blocks of conjugated diolefin monomers and monoalkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomers, and wherein the A blocks have a higher number of aliphatic double bonds between a tertiary carbon atom and either a primary, secondary, or tertiary carbon atom per unit of block mass than do the B blocks, and wherein the A blocks have a molecular weight from about 100 to about 3000 and the B blocks have a molecular weight from about 1000 to about 15,000, and wherein p and q are 0 or 1 and n>0, r is 0 or 1, m.gtoreq.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blend of a linear or branched chain saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon wax having a molecular weight of between about 300 to about 5,000 and an alkoxylated alcohol of the formula A--B, wherein A is the unit: CH.sub.3 (CHR--CHR.sub.1).sub.x -- and B is the unit: --CH.sub.2 O(CH.sub.2 CHR.sub.2 O).sub.y H. R and R.sup.1 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl group; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl group; x is between about 1 to about 142; and y is between about 2 to about 817, provided the weight ratio of B/A+B is between 51 and 90 percent. Such blends may be used with an elastomer and tackifier to form a repulpable laminating adhesive. The invention further relates to a laminating adhesive containing alkoxylated alcohol, elastomer, wax and tackifier.