Abstract: An organic polymer/inorganic fine particle-dispersed aqueous solution having excellent dispersion stability comprising a water-slightly soluble inorganic fine particle (B) having a particle diameter of 500 nm or less obtained by reacting (a) a compound of a second group element in the periodic table with (b) at least one compound selected from organic acids, inorganic acids and salts thereof in the presence of a water-soluble or water-dispersible synthetic high molecular compound (A) having a carboxyl group in a proportion of (A):(B)=10:90 to 99.99:0.01 (weight ratio). The above dispersed aqueous solution can be used as a paper-making chemical, an ink jet recording chemical, medical materials and cosmetic raw materials.

Abstract: This invention is directed an alkylphenol ethoxylate-free surfactant system for preparation of polymer emulsions. The surfactant system comprises a combination of a specific active anionic surfactant (sodium laureth sulfate containing 1 to 12 moles of ethylene oxide) and a specific active nonionic surfactant (a secondary alcohol ethoxylate containing 7 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide or an ethoxylated branched primary alcohol containing 3 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to thickeners based on fully or partially hydrolyzed vinyl alcohol copolymers with a molecular weight Mw greater than 100,000, obtainable by hydrolyzing vinyl acetate copolymers which, besides vinyl acetate units, also contain comonomer units which derive from one or more comonomers selected from the group consisting of 1-(C1-5)-alkylvinyl esters of C1-5 carboxylic acids, allyl esters, vinyl esters of alpha-branched C5-12 carboxylic acids, and C1-18-alkyl (meth)acrylates, in the form of their aqueous solution or in powder form.

Abstract: An aqueous solution of partially hydrolyzed vinyl ester resin having an excellent stability and useful particularly as a secondary agent for suspension polymerization of vinyl compounds, wherein the partially hydrolyzed vinyl ester resin has a degree of hydrolysis of at most 70% by mole, it is contained in a concentration of at most 50% by weight, and it satisfies the equation: 1n y>0.042x+1.0, in which y is the cloud point (° C.) of a 30% by weight aqueous solution of the partially hydrolyzed vinyl ester resin, and x is the degree of hydrolysis (% by mole) of the partially hydrolyzed vinyl ester resin.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of aqueous dispersions of (co)polymerizates using a polymer with cationic functionality, optionally accompanied by the use of conventional additives, the polymer with cationic functionality being obtained by (co)polymerization in an aqueous medium of olefinically unsaturated (co)monomers, in which at least one (co)monomer has a cationic functionality, further (co)monomers are added and polymerization takes place in the presence of suitable initiators, wherein the polymers and/or (co)monomers are so chosen and the process is so controlled that a (co)polymerizate particle with heterogeneous morphology is formed and the dispersed (co)polymerizate obtained has a glass transition temperature Tg of more than about 50° C. The invention also relates to a process in which the polymer with cationic functionality is formed in situ in the presence of a seed. Redispersible powders and the use thereof are also described.

Abstract: A dissolvable pressure-sensitive adhesive is provided. The adhesive comprises an emulsion acrylic copolymer formed from a plurality of monomers comprising an alkyl (meth)acrylate, an N-vinyl lactam monomer, and at least one hydroxy (meth)acrylate ester, and preferably at least one modifying monomer. The copolymer is preferably blended with one or more post-additive to enhance its dissolvability. Preferably the copolymer has a weight average molecular weight less than about 120,000.

Abstract: A process for preparing recyclable fiber composites, comprising bonding fibers with a polymeric bonding agent applied as an aqueous polymer dispersion to said fibers, the polymeric bonding agent comprising at least one addition polymer which, in the state of an aqueous dispersion, has a film forming capability at the temperature at which the addition polymer is combined with said fibers, and said aqueous polymer dispersion, when subjected to a change in pH, is converted into an aqueous solution of the addition polymer. The aqueous addition polymer of the addition polymer dispersion can contain protic acid groups, and the state of the dispersion can be converted to an aqueous addition polymer solution by raising the pH of the aqueous medium. Alternatively, the addition polymer may contain basic groups, in particular, amino groups, and its state as a dispersion can be converted into an aqueous addition polymer resolution by lowering the pH of the aqueous medium.

Abstract: Water dispersible solid granular agrochemical formulations, typically in the form of wettable powders, particularly having an average particle size from 5 to 50 &mgr;m, or water dispersible granules, particularly having an average particle size of from 200 &mgr;m to 5 mm, include one or more water dispersible agrochemical active components; and a dispersing agent including a water dispersible styrene (meth) acrylic copolymer. The copolymeric dispersing agent may include monomer residues which include strongly acidic, particularly sulphonic acid groups.

Abstract: Aqueous-based cross-linkable binder composition comprising

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved vinyl acetate ethylene pressure sensitive adhesive emulsion polymers. The improvement in the aqueous based, emulsion polymerized pressure sensitive adhesives resides in: a high ethylene content copolymer having a Tg of from −25 to −70° C.; a tensile storage modulus measured at one hertz and at a temperature of −20° C. embraced by the points on a plot of storage modulus and temperature of from 1 times 106 and the points 4 times 109 dynes/cm2 and less that 1 times 107 dynes/cm2 measured at 50° C.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair shampoo compositions which provide cleaning and styling performance, which comprise dispersed water insoluble, polymer latex particles, wherein the polymer latex particles have a selected glass transition temperature (Tg) of between about −20° C. and about 10° C. The shampoo compositions will generally contain one or more compatible surfactants, one or more optional materials, and a water or water-containing carrier as an aqueous carrier.

Abstract: Aqueous laminating construction adhesive compositions incorporating a one-part adhesive copolymer, the copolymer being a vinyl ester/acrylic copolymer containing from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight based on copolymer weight, of a copolymerized polar monomer, the copolymer having a Tg from about 10° C. to about −35 C. are provided which exhibit a good balance of high temperature and ambient temperature adhesion performance in a one-part adhesive composition.

Abstract: The invention is a surfactant composition comprising about 20 weight % to about 76 weight % of a fatty alcohol ethoxylate having a degree of ethoxylation of at least 14, about 4 weight % to about 40 weight % alkylpolyglycoside, and about 20 weight % to about 60 weight % water, wherein said composition is a liquid at room temperature, free of gel or solid phase, lattices containing said surfactant composition and a process for making said lattices.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved aqueous based pressure sensitive adhesive emulsion polymers. Conventional emulsion based pressure sensitive adhesives are comprised of a copolymer comprised of polymerized units of acrylic esters and ethylenically unsaturated monomers, the copolymer having a T.sub.g of from -15 to -70.degree. C. The improvement in the aqueous based, emulsion polymerized pressure sensitive adhesives resides in the incorporation of a vinyl C.sub.8-13 ester of a neo-acid into the copolymer present in the pressure sensitive adhesives. Such vinyl ester is formed from a mixture of propylene oligomers and such vinyl ester is represented by the chemical formula C.sub.8-13 H.sub.17-27 CO.sub.2 CH.dbd.CH.sub.2.

Abstract: Improved aqueous emulsion vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) polymer adhesives for use in packaging applications and on difficult to bond surfaces such as polyethylene, poly(ethylene terephthalate), and oriented polypropylene. The VAE polymers contain about 55-80 wt % vinyl acetate, 15-45 wt % ethylene, and 0-30 wt % of one or more additional ethylenically unsaturated copolymerizable monomer, based on the total weight of monomers. Cast films of the VAE emulsion polymers of this invention should have a tensile storage modulus (test frequency of 6.28 rad/sec) within the area encompassed by the following data points: 1.times.10.sup.5 and 2.times.10.sup.7 dynes/cm.sup.2 at 23.degree. C., and 1.times.10.sup.3 and 2.times.10.sup.6 dynes/cm.sup.2 at 70.degree. C.; preferably within the area encompassed by the following data points: 1.times.10.sup.6 and 1.5.times.10.sup.7 dynes/cm.sup.2 at 23.degree. C., and 3.times.10.sup.4 and 9.times.10.sup.5 dynes/cm.sup.2 at 70.degree. C.

Abstract: Abrasive articles comprising a cured thermosetting binder and abrasive grains. The binder is prepared with a poly-functional molecule which contains at least two functional groups selected from the group consisting of carboxyl, anhydride and amine, and a (hydroxyalkyl)urea crosslinking agent containing a single urea group, at least two hydroxyl groups, and have at least two carbon atoms disposed between the urea group and each of the hydroxyl groups. The abrasive articles comprise bonded, nonwoven or coated abrasive articles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a two-part adhesive comprising: (A) an aqueous emulsion liquid having a polymer component and an emulsifier component, in which at least one of the polymer component and the emulsifier component contains an anion radical; and (B) a solution having an amino-radical-containing acrylic copolymer. The amount of the polymer component in the aqueous emulsion liquid is within a range of from about 20% to about 80% by weight. When the aqueous emulsion liquid (A) contacts the solution (B) on an adherend surface, they form sticky gel adhesive.

Abstract: A loose-fill insulation product is provided which includes a dry mixture of loose-fill fiberglass and an inorganic adhesive in the form of a redispersible powder. During application, the dry loose-fill mixture is coated with a liquid (e.g. water) so as to activate the adhesive. Thereafter, the loose-fill mixture with activated adhesive is blown or sprayed into a cavity (open or closed) so as to insulate same.

Abstract: Improved aqueous emulsion vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) polymer adhesives for use in packaging applications and on difficult to bond surfaces such as polyethylene, poly(ethylene terephthalate), and oriented polypropylene. The VAE polymers contain about 55-80 wt % vinyl acetate, 15-45 wt % ethylene, and 0-30 wt % of one or more additional ethylenically unsaturated copolymerizable monomer, based on the total weight of monomers. Cast films of the VAE emulsion polymers of this invention should have a tensile storage modulus (test frequency of 6.28 rad/sec) within the area encompassed by the following data points: 1.times.10.sup.5 and 2.times.10.sup.7 dynes/cm.sup.2 at 23.degree. C., and 1.times.10.sup.3 and 2.times.10.sup.6 dynes/cm.sup.2 at 70.degree. C.; preferably within the area encompassed by the following data points: 1.times.10.sup.6 and 1.5.times.10.sup.7 dynes/cm.sup.2 at 23.degree. C., and 3.times.10.sup.4 and 9.times.10.sup.5 dynes/cm.sup.2 at 70.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive kit comprising two packs and a method of manufacture of an adhesive composition therefrom. The kit comprises, in a first pack a water-continuous polymer emulsion and in a second pack a non-alkali activated inverse emulsion of a high molecular weight water soluble synthetic polymer. The method of manufacture of the adhesive requires mixing for short periods with hand stirring. The adhesive composition formed is particularly, but not exclusively useful as an adhesive for hanging wallpaper.

Abstract: An .alpha.-cyanoacrylate adhesive composition having high thixotropy, excellent stability with age including difficulty of separation and excellent adhesiveness, for use of rubbers, plastics, metals or so, comprises (b) 10 through 20 parts by weight of polymers containing alkyl methacrylate having a weight average molecular weight of 100,000 through 300,000, (c) 2 through 20 parts by weight of ultrafine anhydrous silica, and (d) 0.001 through 20 parts by weight of quick curing additives represented by the formula (1), (b)-(d) being on the basis of (a) 100 parts by weight of .alpha.-cyanoacrylates: ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or methyl group; X.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, methyl group or cyano group; X.sub.3 is R.sub.2 or R.sub.2 CO in which R.sub.2 represents a hydrocarbon residue containing no anionically polymerizable group; and l, m and n are integers and (l+m).gtoreq.1 and n.gtoreq.1.

Abstract: A water base ink composition for writing on neon boards which comprises:(a) water in amounts of not less than 30% by weight;(b) hollow resin particles dispersed in the water, in amounts of 0.5-50% by weight;(c) a resin which is film-forming at room temperatures in amounts of 0.5-30% by weight; and(d) an aqueous emulsion of at least one nonvolatile or only slightly volatile compound which is liquid at room temperatures and is selected from the group consisting of aliphatic carboxylic acid esters, higher hydrocarbons and higher alcohols in dry amounts of 0.5-25% by weight.Writings or marking formed with the ink composition on transparent panels such as of polymethyl methacrylate are intensely and vividly brightened when the side face receives light incident perpendicularly into the panel, as the panels are called "neon boards".

Abstract: A water base erasable ink composition which comprises:(a) water as a solvent in amounts of 50-90% by weight;(b) a coloring agent dispersed or dissolved in water in amounts of 1-30% by weight;(c) an aqueous emulsion of at least one nonvolatile or only slightly volatile compound which is liquid at room temperatures and is selected from the group consisting of aliphatic carboxylic acid esters, higher hydrocarbons and higher alcohols in dry amounts of 1-20% by weight; and(d) a water soluble resin or a water-solubilized resin which is film forming at room temperatures in amounts of 0.1-15% by weight. The water soluble resin or water-solubilized resin may be displaced by an aqueous emulsion or a hydrosol of water insoluble resins.

Abstract: A water base erasable ink composition which comprises:(a) water as a solvent in amounts of 50-90% by weight;(b) a coloring agent dispersed or dissolved in water in amounts of 1-30% by weight;(c) an aqueous emulsion of at least one nonvolatile or only slightly volatile compound which is liquid at room temperatures and is selected from the group consisting of aliphatic carboxylic acid esters, higher hydrocarbons and higher alcohols in dry amounts of 1-20% by weight; and(d) a water soluble resin or a water-solubilized resin which is film forming at room temperatures in amounts of 0.1-15% by weight.The water soluble resin or water-solubilized resin may be displaced by an aqueous emulsion or a hydrosol of water insoluble resins.

Abstract: The invention provides a coating composition for coating aluminum which is based on vinyl ester copolymers and an organic solvent, the vinyl ester copolymer comprisinga) 20 to 90 parts by weight of a vinyl ester of saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acids having 1 to 5 C atoms,b) 0 to 70 parts by weight of a vinyl ester of saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acids which have 9 to 10 C atoms and a quaternary C atom in the .alpha.-position relative to the carboxyl group,c) 0.05 to 10 parts by weight of one or more ethylenically unsaturated mono- or dicarboxylic acids having 3 to 10 C atoms or anhydrides thereof andd) 0 to 50 parts by weight of one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, the homopolymers of which have a glass transition temperature above 30.degree. C.The coating composition is free of chlorine-containing polymers and also avoids the necessity for using a chlorine-containing primer.

Abstract: A product is obtained by a process involving binding two or more layers of tissue fabrics derived from cellular pulp or cellulose fiber. In this process, a binder composition comprised of: (a) 10 to 80 parts by weight of an aqueous plastics dispersion of a solids content of 30 to 70% by weight and based on one or more copolymers comprising vinyl acetate/ethylene copolymers, vinyl acetate/ethylene/N-methylol(meth)acrylamide terpolymers, alkyl acrylate/N-methylol(meth)acrylamide copolymers and vinyl acetate/ethylene/alkyl acrylate copolymers, or vinyl acetate/alkyl acrylate copolymers, which optionally have a N-methylol (meth)acrylamide content, (b) 50 to 300 parts by weight of a filler which has an average particle size of 0.5 to 100 .mu.m, and (c) 0 to 4 parts by weight of a thickener and/or at least 0.1 parts by weight of a dispersing agent to a portion of a single layer of tissue, affixing a further single layer of tissue and drying to obtain a prelaminate.

Abstract: A composition for forming transparent conductive films comprises a tin-containing indium oxide (ITO) powder dispersed in a binder solution. The binder solution comprises a mixed organic solvent consisting of at least one polar solvent and at least one non-polar solvent, in which a polymer having a weight-average molecular weight of from 8,000 to 150,000 is dissolved. The polymer contains (a) an acidic functional group in such a proportion that the polymer has an acid number of from 0.5 to 15 mg-KOH/g, or (b) a polyalkylene glycol chain in a proportion of from 0.5% to 40% by weight, or both of (a) and (b) in the molecule. Alternatively, the binder solution comprises an actinic radiation-curable binder, which comprises an acrylate or methacrylate compound containing an acid phosphate group in the molecule. The composition can form, by coating, a transparent conductive film having improved electrical and optical properties.

Abstract: A textile sizing composition comprising one or more aqueous-based dispersions containing between about 15 and about 50 percent by weight solids wherein said solids comprise one or more polymers derived from one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, said solids having an average particle size of less than 100 nanometers is disclosed.

Abstract: Hindered amine light stabilizers are provided in which the hindered amine is contained in a unit of formula ##STR1## where X is ##STR2## and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and A are as defined as in the Summary of the Invention. Unique polymeric and non-polymeric compounds containing this unit are useful as additives for the stabilization of polymeric compositions which are normally subject to thermal, oxidative or actinic light degradation.

Abstract: A lyo gel is provided in which the gelling agent is an organic, fully synthetic polymer, which is crosslinked via its carboxylic acid groups and via metal compounds, and the swelling agent is a low-volatility, inert organic liquid having a volatility, as defined by its evaporation loss, of less than 0.5% by weight after 2 hours at 105.degree. C. in accordance with ASTM D 972. The lyo gel is useful for sealing devices involving the use of electrical current because the initially two-component reaction solution is sufficiently liquid at room temperature to fill even small spaces, such as gaps and joints between bodies.

Abstract: Process for lowering the residual monomer content in aqueous plastic dispersions based on polyvinyl esters.Preparation of vinyl ester polymers or vinyl ester copolymers containing aqueous plastic dispersions having reduced contents of undesired residual vinyl ester monomers, caused by the preparation, and, optionally, acetaldehyde from corresponding starting dispersions, such as are obtainable from ethylenically unsaturated monomers by conventional polymerization or copolymerization methods, by selective alkaline saponification of the residual vinyl ester monomers saponifiable under alkaline conditions in the dispersions and preferably simultaneous removal of the acetaldehyde and unsaponified residual vinyl ester monomers from the aqueous dispersions by distillation.

Abstract: Vinyl C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkanoate/C.sub.2 to C.sub.4 alkylene copolymer emulsions e.g. vinyl acetate/ethylene, are usable as wet adhesives and pressure sensitive adhesives for a number of applications. Their bonding to the surfaces of lower polarity, e.g. polyethylene, is improved by including vinyl esters of C.sub.4 to C.sub.18 primary carboxylic acids as a monomer.

Abstract: An ungelled reaction product is prepared from a carboxylic acid group containing polymeric material and an azetidinol containing material having one azetidinol moiety per molecule. The ungelled reaction product is particularly useful as a grind vehicle for pigment grind compositions.

Abstract: An aqueous ambient dry paint coating based on vinyl acetate matrix polymer containing a chlorinated hydrocarbon modifier selected from a chlorinated hydrocarbon having a Tg below -20.degree. C. and a number average molecular weight between 150 and 5,000, where the coating is free of organic coalescing solvents as well as other volatile organic compounds (VOC). The matrix polymer is produced by mixing the chlorinated modifier with the vinyl acetate monomer and other ethylenic monomers, if any, to form an organic mixture, providing an aqueous micro dispersion of the organic mixture phase having droplet size less than 5 microns, and copolymerizing the monomer to produce a polymeric binder of vinyl acetate polymer containing chlorinated modifier, where the polymeric binder system and coating is free of coalescing organic solvent.

Abstract: Provided are enamel compositions and water-borne enamel compositions comprising phenol functionalized vinyl polymers and crosslinking agents such as aminoplasts, e.g., alkylated melamine-formaldehyde condensates. The coatings produced from such compositions possess excellent acid-etch resistance, solvent resistance, hardness, and gloss. The compositions of the present invention are thus particularly useful for automotive, appliance and machinery coatings.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of a fluorescent pigment comprising: a water insoluble polymer; fluorescent dye; emulsifiers; and water. The polymer comprises: a water insoluble vinyl monomer free of polar groups; vinyl nitrile; a vinyl monomer containing sulfonate groups; and a polar vinyl monomer from the group consisting of: polar acrylate esters; vinyl acetate; polar methacrylate esters and a substituted acrylamide containing hydroxyl or carboxylic ester groups. The invention also relates to a fluorescent pigment and method for preparing the dispersion and pigment.

Abstract: The sizing agent of the invention contains a rosin substance, a dispersant and water in which an amphoteric, anionic or cationic copolymer is used as the dispersant, the copolymer being prepared by copolymerizing (A) a vinyl carboxylate as an essential monomer and (B) an anionic unsaturated monomer and/or (C) a cationic unsaturated monomer.

Abstract: A method for extending the open time of an aqueous coating composition is provided. This method extends the time during which an aqueous coating can be applied or rebrushed without damaging the film. The open time improvement of this invention is useful for a variety of coatings including paints, stains, varnishes, adhesives, and inks. The aqueous coating composition contains a latex polymer and a modifying compound. More particularly, the latex polymer contains a first reactable group which is complementary to and reacts with a second reactable group in the modifying compound. The complementary reactable groups in the latex polymer and modifying compound provide ionic or covalent binding.

Abstract: A blend of from 10 to 90 parts by Weight of a basic calcium sulphonate and from 90 to 10 parts by weight of a terpolymer of 50 to 99 wt. % of an olefin containing from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, 1 to 30 wt. % of an unsaturated ester which is a vinyl ester of a carboxylic acid or an ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid and 1 to 20 wt. % of an unsaturated carboxylic acid is particularly useful for car undercoatings for corrosion and chip resistance which may be applied as high solids coatings.

Abstract: Self-stabilized resin latexes are provided which contain carboxylate salts of post-chlorinated ethylene copolymers having chlorine contents of 20-60 weight percent. The ethylene copolymer salts are derived from ethylene/acrylic acid or ethylene/methacrylic acid copolymers containing 1.5-12 mole percent copolymerized units of acrylic or methacrylic acid. The latexes are particularly useful for preparing resorcinol formaldehyde adhesives.

Abstract: Binding compositions for lignocellulosic composites comprising an aqueous emulsion containing at least one polyisocyanate and at least one water-dispersed acetovinyl resin having a glass transition temperature (Tg) lower than 5.degree. C. These compositions impart green tack cohesion to the resinate lignocellulosic material.

Abstract: Aqueous formulations of copolymer latices and polyisocyanate dispersions, containingA) from 5 to 40% by weight of one or more synthetic resins of(a) from 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of one or more monoolefinically unsaturated monomers which carry one or more groups which are reactive with isocyanates and(b) from 80 to 99.9 parts by weight of one or more mono- or diolefinically unsaturated monomers which are copolymerizable with (a) and have no acidic hydrogen atoms,B) from 0.5 to 5% by weight of one or more finely divided, stabilized polyisocyanates,C) effective amounts of dispersants andD) from 5 to 40% by weight of one or more finely divided fillers,are used as coating materials for woven and nonwoven substrates.

Abstract: Certain ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable monomers having a reactive carboxy group are useful for preparing homo- and copolymers for a variety of uses, including diagnostic assays. The polymers can be supplied as latex particles in aqueous compositions. The monomers are represented by the structure: ##STR1## wherein: R is hydrogen, halo or alkyl or 1 to 3 carbon atoms,M is hydrogen, an alkali metal ion or an ammonium ion, andL is a linking group having from 8 to 50 atoms in its linking chain, and comprises two or more divalent hydrocarbon groups connected or terminated with one or more nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur atoms, or with one or more groups containing such atoms in the linking chain, provided L has at least one arylene which is not directly connected to the terminal ##STR2## and further provided that none of the hydrocarbon groups has non-aromatic unsaturation.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions stabilized against thermal degradation, discoloration, skin formation and substantial viscosity changes, said adhesives being based on ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and a hydrocarbon tackifying resin and containing a stabilizer system of a hindered phenol antioxidant, a phosphite costabilizer and an acid scavenger.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing a quality-improved water-absorbent polymer in which the aqueous liquid (I), which is obtained by mixing in an aqueous medium at least one kind of a water-soluble salt (A) selected from a group of halogenated compounds, sulfates, acetates, and nitrates, which are derived from at least one kind of a polyvalent metal selected from a group of aluminum, calcium, and magnesium, with at least one kind of a water-soluble salt (B) selected from a group of monovalent metal salts and ammonium salts, which are derived from at least one kind of an oxyacid selected from a group of sulfurous acid and thiosulfuric acid, is mixed with a water-absorbent polymer (II) in a proportion of that the water-soluble salt of the polyvalent metal (A) is in a range of 0.1.about.10 parts by weight against 100 parts by weight of the water-absorbent polymer (II) and the water-soluble salt of the oxyacid (B) is in a range of 0. 1.about.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive composition having good low temperature and room temperature performance comprising (a) a 2-ethylhexyl acrylate/polar monomer copolymer emulsion, the copolymer having a Tg from -70.degree. to -40.degree. C. and (b) 3 to 9 wt %, based on copolymer, nonionic poly(ethyleneoxy) ethanol having at least 70 ethyleneoxy units.

Abstract: A highly dilatant copolymer dispersion containing, as essential components, an emulsion copolymer prepared from 1 to 10% by weight, based on the sum of the monomers employed, of .alpha.,.beta.-monoolefinically unsaturated carboxylic acids and other olefinically unsaturated monomers, in which the emulsion copolymer is prepared in the presence of from 5 to 30% by weight, based on the sum of the monomers employed, of allyl carboxylate or alkylallyl carboxylate containing 2 or more copolymerizable olefinic double bonds, or a mixture thereof, the alkyl radical containing 1 to 4 C atoms, and the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Carpet coating compositions are disclosed which comprise 40 to 80 percent by weight filler and 20 to 60 percent by weight of a latex binder, the binder comprising an emulsion polymer ofa) 40 to 80% by weight of a vinyl ester of an alkomoic acid, the acid having from 1 to 13 carbon atoms;b) 5 to 25% by weight of a copolymerizable comonomer having a Tg of at least 50.degree. C.; and;c) 10 to 30% ethylene.

Abstract: Coating materials based on synthetic resin contain, as binders, polymers which consist ofA) from 60 to 100% by weight of a tert-butyl ester of an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or dicarboxylic acid of not more than 5 carbon atoms or a mixture of such tert-butyl esters,B) from 0 to 40% by weight of an acrylate or methacrylate of a nontertiary C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkanol or a mixture of these monomers,C) from 0 to 20% by weight of vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate and/or vinyl propionate, the relationship m.sub.C .ltoreq.0.5 m.sub.B being applicable to the amounts m.sub.B and m.sub.C of the monomers B and C,C) from 0 to 10% by weight of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylamide and/or methacrylamide andE) from 0 to 5% by weight of other copolymerizable monomers.

Abstract: A water base erasable ink composition which comprises:(a) water as a solvent in amounts of 50-90% by weight;(b) a coloring agent dispersed or dissolved in water in amounts of 1-30% by weight;(c) an aqueous emulsion of at least one nonvolatile or only slightly volatile compound which is liquid at room temperatures and is selected from the group consisting of aliphatic carboxylic acid esters, higher hydrocarbons and higher alcohols in dry amounts of 1-20% by weight; and(d) a water soluble resin or a water-solubilized resin which is film forming at room temperatures in amounts of 0.1-15% by weight.The water soluble resin or water-solubilized resin may be displaced by an aqueous emulsion or a hydrosol of water insoluble resins.