Abstract: The invention provides a water based mixture of a rubber latex and a resin emulsion containing ground rubber which provides a high adhesion coating having excellent air bleed when coated on an uncured rubber article which is thereafter cured or vulcanized.

Abstract: An alkyd resin comprising allyloxypropanol and unsaturated drying oil compound residues in the resin chain. The invention further includes the method for manufacturing the resin and coatings made therefrom.

Abstract: Modified cyclopentadiene resins comprising essentiallya) 20 to 80% by weight of cyclopentadiene compounds,b) 1 to 40% by weight of natural resin acids andc) 31 to 70% by weight of phenol resins.These compounds are suitable as binder resins for printing inks. They are distinguished by excellent compatibility with aromatics-free mineral oils and with vegetable oils.

Abstract: An adhesive composition is comprised of a mixture of an EVA copolymer and two tackifying resins, a high temperature tackifying resin and a low temperature tackifying resin. The viscosity of the adhesive composition is between 2,000 cps to 80,000 cps over a temperature range of 250.degree. F. to 380.degree. F. The composition comprises 60% by weight of the copolymer, 15% by weight of the low temperature tackifying resin and 25% by weight of the high temperature tackifying resin.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions which include a base polymer constituent, a tackifying constituent, a wax constituent, and which further includes a low molecular weight polyethylene copolymer constituent which includes ketone functional moieties and/or hydroxyl functional moieties wherein the hot melt adhesive composition may be further characterized as providing improved adhesive strength to polar and non-polar substrates.

Abstract: An adhesive composition resistant to elevated temperature and particularly suitable for bonding to a substrate a composite structure thermoformable at a high temperature is an aqueous dispersion containing as its main components a copolymer of 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene with 2,3-dichloro-1,3-butadiene made at a temperature of at most 35.degree. C., preferably at most 25.degree. C., a rosin ester, and zinc oxide or magnesium oxide. The solids content of the adhesive composition is about 40-65 weight percent, preferably 50-60 weight percent. The composition may also contain, and usually does contain, further additives such as, for example, stabilizers, antioxidants, surfactants, and gum rosin esters.

Abstract: Disclosed are 2,4,6-trialkyl-3-hydroxybenzyl esters of monocarboxylic resin acids and olefin polymer compositions stabilized therewith.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mixture of PPS and colophony which shows improved color stability during processing at high temperatures.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions are prepared from 20 to 98% by weight of a polylactide homo- or copolymer containing at least 20 molar percent of the lactide component; 2 to 80% by weight of a polar tackifier having a Ring and Ball softening point (as described by ASTM E-26) greater than about 60.degree. C.; 0 to 50% by weight of a plasticizer; 0 to 30% by weight of a wax diluent; 0-3% by weight of a stabilizer; and 0-20% of starch. By utilizing a naturally occurring, thermoplastic, biodegradable copolymer as the base polymer, these adhesives advance the state of the art of hot melt adhesives by alleviating the dependence on petroleum based materials and by allowing for the development of hot melt adhesives which either degrade naturally after coming in contact with the soil or which can be composted.

Abstract: Liquid concentrates for incorporation into polymeric resins are described that are storage stable and resistant to settling or viscosity changes which comprise:(I) a vehicle comprising:(A) at least one organic rosin material;(B) at least one surfactant; and(II) at least one colorant or additive.The liquid concentrates of the present invention have a body or consistency that allow them to readily flow by gravity and are further characterized by a substantially uniform viscosity. The liquid color concentrates of the present invention also are compatible with a wide variety of plastics and facilitate a reduction in processing deficiencies such as screw-slippage, water carry-over and uneven flow to the pump inlet.

Abstract: A room temperature vulcanizing silicone rubber composition comprising a polyorganosiloxane terminated with silanol groups, an alkoxysilane of the formula R.sup.1 Si(OR.sup.2).sub.3 or its partially hydrolyzed condensate, colloidal calcium carbonate surface-treated with rosin acid, and a curing catalyst. This composition has excellent workability, and, after curing, becomes a high-strength, high-modulus rubber having excellent adhesion and resistance to humidity and hot water, and is useful as a sealing material for sealed insulating glass.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition includes decorative polyester glitter flakes. The compositions are designed for use at temperatures low enough that degradation of the glitter is avoided.

Abstract: A composition for the detackification and clarification of acid and alkaline paint and lacquer waste waters and paint spray booth wastes, comprising:an inorganic-organic and/or organic adduct alloy polymer composition having the formula:A.multidot.B.sup.+ .multidot.D.sup.+wherein:A=[(SiO.sub.2 /Me.sup.I.sub.2 O).sub.u Me.sup.II.sub.m Me.sub.m.sup.III(OH) p.sup.(SO 4.sup.) y.sup.(Aci) (2m+3n)-p-2y].sub.4wherer=1 to 98% bw;u=0 to 10% bw; ##STR1## where: x=0 to 98% bw; Z is a divalent substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, heterocyclic or aromatic radicalD.sup.+ (PQAM).sub.wwherew=2 to 98% b.w. of polyquaternized polymer (PQAM)Me.sub.m.sup.II is selected from the divalent cationic group comprising: Mg, Zn, Ca, and Fe.sup.2+m=0 to 5Me.sub.n.sup.III is a tri-or more valent metal selected from the group comprising: Fe, Al, and Al-Zn complexes;n=1 to 20Aci is selected from the monovalent anionic group comprising Cl.sup.-, Br.sup.-, I.sup.-, NO.sub.3 --, H.sub.2 PO.sub.4 --, CH.sub.3 COO.sup.-, OH.

Abstract: Stainproofing paint composition employing concurrently(A) a polymer having an acetoacetyl group; and(B) an inorganic copper compound and/or copper.The paint has excellent coating properties on materials. If immersed in sea, the paint exhibits superior stainproofing properties for prolonged periods of time because the paint regulates the solubilization rate of copper ions.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesives having suitable open time and crystallinity properties making them especially useful as temporary adhesives are provided by a composition comprising a combination of 5 to 50% by weight of an isotactic thermoplastic polybutylene copolymer or a low density ethylene polymer with 3 to 65% by weight of a solid benzoate plasticizer.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions are prepared from 20 to 98% by weight of a polylactide homo- or copolymer containing at least 20 molar percent of the lactide component; 2 to 80% by weight of a polar tackifier having a Ring and Ball softening point (as described by ASTM E-26) greater than about 60.degree. C.; 0 to 50% by weight of a plasticizer; 0 to 30% by weight of a wax diluent; 0-3% by weight of a stabilizer; and 0-20% of a polymer. By utilizing a naturally occurring, thermoplastic, biodegradable copolymer as the base polymer, these adhesives advance the state of the art of hot melt adhesives by alleviating the dependence on petroleum based materials and by allowing for the development of hot melt adhesives which either degrade naturally after coming in contact with the soil or which can be composted.

Abstract: A predominantly linear sequentially polymerized styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer composition having a styrene content of from about 17% to about 25% and a diblock content of less than 4% of linear polymeric blocks for use in adhesives.

Abstract: Modified asphalt cements comprise asphalt cement, reacted tall oil, tall oil pitch, tall oil derivatives or mixtures of these, and polymers selected from block copolymers and latexes, both synthetic and natural. Methods of manufacturing include: blending a reacted tall oil-modified asphalt cement with a polymer-modified asphalt cement to obtain the desired properties; modifying an asphalt cement with a reacted tall oil, tall oil pitch, tall oil derivatives or mixture thereof, and then adding the selected polymer(s) to this tall oil-modified asphalt cement; modifying the asphalt cement with the selected polymer(s) and then adding the tall oil, tall oil pitch, tall oil derivatives and mixtures thereof and reacting with a strong base; and, adding the polymer(s), tall oil, tall oil pitch, tall oil derivatives and mixture thereof and the strong base all to the asphalt cement at or nearly at the same time.

Abstract: An extrudable bonding resin composition of (a) 65 to 99 percent of an ethylene copolymer portion of a copolymer of ethylene and 20 to 50 percent comonomer of acids, esters, and the like, and grafted sidechains of comonomer units selected from carboxylic acid, anhydride, salt, or half ester functionality, and optionally a compatible non-grafted ethylene copolymer, and (b) 1 to 35 percent by weight of a tackifying resin exhibits good adhesion properties without the need for a primer.

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

Abstract: A resinous binder is disclosed which is composed of a metal rosin resinate and a dilution increasing effective amount of a poly(ethylene-vinyl acetate) type polymer having greater than 50,000 weight average molecular weight.Also disclosed is a gravure printing ink which comprises a solvent, a colorant and a binder system wherein all or a portion of the binder system consists of the resinous binder of this invention. The use of the resinous binder of this invention in ink compositions results in significant dilution improvement without adversely affecting other desirable properties.Also disclosed is a method for the preparation of a resinous binder having a toluene dilution value of at least 85 mls measured from a concentration of 50% solids to a viscosity of 7.5 centipoise wherein a metal oxide or metal hydroxide of zinc, calcium, sodium, potassium or magnesium is reacted with a rosin or modified rosin and a poly(ethylene-vinyl acetate) type polymer having a weight average molecular weight of at least 50,000.

Abstract: An improved, stable rosin ester tackifier consisting essentially of an adduct of rosin and a polyhydric alcohol selected from the group consisting of trimethylolpropane, trimethylolethane, and mixtures thereof, and hot melt adhesive compositions consisting essentially of said tackifier and a polymer component, said compositions containing a mixture of antioxidants containing a higher alkyl diester of thiopropionic acid, a hindered phenolic compound and a phenol sulfide compound, preferably an alkyl phenol disulfide oligomer.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions are prepared from 20 to 90% by weight of a linear polyester of 3-hydroxybutyric and 3-hydroxyvaleric acids containing 9 to 35% of the hydroxyvalerate component; 10 to 80% by weight of a polar tackifier having a Ring and Ball softening (as described by ASTM E-26) greater than about 60.degree. C.; 0 to 50% by weight of a plasticizer; 0 to 30% by weight of a wax diluent and 0-3% by weight of a stabilizer; 0-20% of a compatible polymer. By utilizing a naturally occurring, thermoplastic, biodegradable copolymer as the base polymer, these adhesives advance the state of the art of hot melt adhesives by alleviating the dependence on petroleum based materials and by allowing for the development of hot melt adhesives which either degrade naturally after coming in contact with the soil or which can be composted.

Abstract: The invention is ink pigment grinding resins for water-based printing inks which are produced by the esterification of fortified rosin with styrene-allyl alcohol copolymer and various polyols. The resulting rosin resin may be employed over a wide range of pH values to produce stable low viscosity grind bases.

Abstract: A printing ink composition having a high degree of rub-off resistance comprising (a) a dispersion of a pigment in a vehicle containing a C.sub.7 -C.sub.40 oil and (b) a polymer latex emulsified in said dispersion. When employed for printing at high speeds, an anti-misting compound such as tridecyl acid phosphate, phosphoric acid, glycerol, or propylene carbonate is preferentially added to the ink composition. Where cost is not of paramount concern, a polytetrafluoroethylene wax is preferentially added to the ink composition.

Abstract: Liquid concentrates for incorporation into polymeric resins are described that are storage stable and resistant to settling or viscosity changes which comprise:(I) a vehicle comprising:(A) at least one organic rosin material;(B) at least one surfactant; and(II) at least one colrant or additive.The liquid concentrates of the present invention have a body or consistency that allow them to readily flow by gravity and are further characterized by a substantially uniform viscosity. The liquid color concentrates of the present invention also are compatible with a wide variety of plastics and facilitate a reduction in processing deficiencies such as screw-slippage, water carry-over and uneven flow to the pump inlet.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of novel resin comprising reacting cyclopentadienes, preferably dicyclopentadienes, with tall oil pitch or a neutrals-containing component thereof, at a temperature between about 200.degree. C. and about 300.degree. C. is described. The use of the resin in inks and coatings and the like is also discussed.

Abstract: Hot melt construction adhesives are described which possess superior properties for the construction of disposable soft articles. The adhesive compositions include an SIS copolymer containing at least about 25% styrene, a compatible tackifying resin, a plasticizing oil and an effective amount of a stabilizer.

Abstract: There is disclosed a composition useful for medicated treatment of hooves of live animals. The composition comprises a major portion of a carrier and hoof penetrant, a minor amount of a filler comprising chiefly polyolefin fibers, and an oil-in-water emulsifier to form a staple composition. The composition can include optional quantities of a medicinal compound. A specific example of the compound comprises approximately 12 weight percent of chopped fibers of a polyolefin such as polyethylene or polypropylene, about 69 percent of a carrier comprising pine tar, paraffin wax and coconut oil, and an oil-in-water emulsifier such as an aliphatic alcohol or alkyl glucose fatty acid ester. Preferably, the composition also includes a medicinal compound such as alcohol, iodine or a soluble iodide. The method comprises packing the hooves of live animals such as horses with the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rosin monomaleimides which are useful as a total or partial replacement for extender or processing oil in rubber formulations. Addition of the rosin monomaleimides improve peel adhesion in rubber compositions. The rosin monomaleimides are prepared by reacting abietylamine and/or dehydroabietylamide with maleic anhydride.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rubber composition having high damping capacity as well as other excellent performances, for example, dependence of elastic modulus on temperature, shear deformation, etc., which is suitable for the laminated vibrationproofing structure. The rubber composition contains carbon black for use in rubber having an iodine adsorption of 70 to 115 mg/g and DBP adsorption (method A) of 115 to 70 ml/g in an amount of 30 to 70% by weight based on 100 parts by weight of a base rubber. The rubber composition is characterized by further containing:an aromatic petroleum resin having a softening point of 70.degree. to 140.degree. C. and a bromine value of 0 to 0.2; andcumarone-indene resin and/or rosin in the ratio which satisfies the relation: ##EQU1## wherein A is a total amount of cumarone-indene resin and rosin formulated, B is an amount of an aromatic petroleum resin formulated and B is not 0.

Abstract: Stirrable reactive polyurethane adhesive compositions are packaged in a single container by separating the reactive components with a disperable barrier layer so as to delay reaction until the entire adhesive composition is stirred together.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing a phenolic resin composition characterized in that a novolak type phenolic resin modified with an unsaturated oil or an aromatic hydrocarbon resin, and hexamine are used as essential components, and these are kneaded by an open roll or a kneading extruder, whereby 30-90% of the hexamine used is converted into the adduct thereof. A rubber composition containing the phenolic resin composition produced by the above process is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides oiled-face adherable, hot-melt adhesive composition which has constitutive components consisting of thermoplastic resin such as ethylene-acrylate ester resin, tacky resin such as rosin ester derivative and waxes such as paraffin wax and/or plasticizer such as naphthene oil, and also contains modified resin components obtained by introducing into the molecular chains of these components a phosphoric acid group or, if desired, a carboxyl or its anhydride group, for example, by grafting 2-hydroxy-3-(meth)acryloxypropyl phosphate.By providing the composition, adhesion and seal of metals with difficulty adhesive plastics are improved and a non-slip processing method of face-oiled metal scaffolding boards can be accomplished.

Abstract: Printing inks comprising an oxidation polymerization type resin, at least a part of which sets to gel in a non-polar ink solvent, a color agent, and an ink solvent, at least a part of which being a non-volatile polar solvent. When the printing ink is applied onto an absorbent printing object, the non-volatile polar solvent is easily absorbed by the printing object to gel the oxidation polymerization type resin, thereby to allow the ink to dry quickly, whereas the ink on non-absorbent printing members of a printing machine does not dry easily.

Abstract: A conductive high molecular composition which comprises a non-conductive polymer component incorporated with a metal salt, characterized in that the metal salt is a salt of a metal with an acid substance selected from an organic carboxylic acid, rosin and a rosin derivative. This composition has an insulating property in normal state but functions as an electroconductive material only in the event it is interposed between slightly spaced metals and heated. Thus, the composition can be used not only as an insulating binder but also for imparting conductivity only in the desired spots of electronic parts, keeping the other areas of the parts electrically insulated. The composition thus possessing a specific dual function is particularly useful in the field of electronic industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alkyl (C.sub.6 -C.sub.22) amides of rosin acids which are useful as a total or partial replacement for extender or processing oil in rubber formulations. Addition of the alkyl (C.sub.6 -C.sub.22) amides of rosin acid also significantly reduce rheometer t25 and t90 values.

Abstract: Rosin esters are used to reduce the tendency of shaped articles made from polypropylene, especially fibers, to form malodorous decomposition products upon sterilization by gamma-irradiation. Other stabilizers normally used to prevent discoloration and degradation of polyolefins may also be present. Stabilized fibers are used for the manufacture of disposable medical products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of the p-hydroxydiphenylamine ester of rosin acid. The process involves first reacting hydroquinone and aniline in the presence of a bentonite catalyst to form a reaction mixture containing p-hydroxydiphenylamine. To this reaction mixture is added rosin acid under esterification conditions to form the p-hydroxydiphenylamine ester.

Abstract: A resinous binder is disclosed which is composed of a metal rosin resinate and a dilution increasing effective amount of a pendant tertiary amine polymer type resin having greater than 50,000 weight average molecular weight.Also disclosed is a gravure printing ink which comprises a solvent, a colorant and a binder wherein all or a portion of the binder consists of the resinous binder of this invention. The use of the resinous binder of this invention in ink compositions results in significant dilution improvement without adversely affecting other desirable properties.

Abstract: A resinous binder is disclosed which is composed of a metal rosin resinate and a dilution increasing effective amount of polystyrene type resin having greater than 50,000 weight average molecular weight and an acid number less than 200.Also disclosed is a gravure printing ink which comprises a solvent, a colorant and a binder component wherein all or a portion of the binder component consists of the resinous binder of this invention. The use of the resinous binder of this invention in ink compositions results in significant dilution improvement without adversely affecting other desirable properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a mixture of alkyl (C.sub.6 -C.sub.18) esters of rosin acids which are useful as a total or partial replacement for conventional waxes and diamine antidegradants in rubber formulations. Addition of the mixture of alkyl (C.sub.6 -C.sub.18) esters of rosin acid improve the weathering resistance of cured rubber compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to an elastic street pavement mass comprising aggregate bound by a binder and, when needed, coloring agents and other additives, and which is particularly suitable for preparing pavements having the shade of the aggregate or being toned. The efforts made so far to replace bitumen, which is hard to dye, by a colorless binder, have resulted in the use of expensive and brittle binders. However, an economical, strong and dyeable pavement mass has now been discovered, the binder of which consists of tall oil resin, wood resin, turpentine resin, their derivatives or a mixture formed by these agents, and of a process oil softening the above resins, comprising additionally rubber and plastic as auxiliary agents. The products have a better stability and at least as high an abrasion resistance to studded tires as a conventional bitumenous pavement mass.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amide linked rosin acid derivatives which are useful as a total or partial replacement for extender or processing oil in rubber formulations. The amide linked rosin acid derivatives improve Strebler adhesion in rubber compositions and also significantly reduce rheometer t25 and t90 values. The amide linked rosin acids are prepared by reacting abietylamine or dehydroabietylamine with abietic acid or dehydroabietic acid under amidation conditions.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of thermoplastic polyamides based on dimeric fatty acids having melting points of at least 120.degree. C. or of mixtures of these thermoplastic polyamides, in which at least 20% of the polyamide has a melting point of at least 120.degree. C., and which contain salts of rosin derivatives having acid values of more than 120 as emulsifiers, show excellent properties as adhesives.

Abstract: The polyvinyl chloride resin composition of the invention is highly heat-resistant as a result of compounding with an organic tin mercaptide compound as a heat stabilizer but is still free from the problem of the unpleasant odor emitted by the mercaptide compound owing to a specific deodorizing agent compounded therewith so that the composition is suitable as a molding resin composition for food containers. The above mentioned deodorizing agent is a diterpenic acid such as abietic acid or a rosin which is a crude mixture of several kinds of diterpenic acids obtained as a natural product.

Abstract: An erasable system including a marking element providing a non-porous marking surface and an erasable marking composition for applying markings to the marking surface. The erasable marking composition comprises a film forming polymeric material and a colorant. Preferred marking compositions comprise an elastomeric film forming polymeric material.

Abstract: This binder for toner preparation comprises as the main constituent thereof a polyester (X) composed of a polybasic acid component and a polyhydric alcohol component with a rosin-modified polyhydric alcohol (ab) introduced as part of the polyhydric alcohol component. The rosin-modified polyhydric alcohol is prepared in advance by reacting a polyhydric alcohol (a) having three or more hydroxyl groups with a rosin type compound (b).

Abstract: Water-borne printing ink compositions based on acrylic resins and maleated rosin modified polyamides are disclosed. The ink compositions are especially useful for printing onto plastic substrates.

Abstract: An adhesive stick for application of adhesive to a substrate for temporary bonding to another substrate which stick contains binder, water and a shape-giving, gel-forming agent which is an alkali metal or ammonium salt of aliphatic carboxylic acid having from 8 to 36 carbon atoms. As binder in the adhesive stock a combination of an aqueous dispersion of a copolymer based on C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkyl esters of acrylic acid and a water dispersible tackifying agent is used. The tackifying agent consists of modified tall oil rosin or modified gum rosin.