Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing actinic-radiation-curable and/or dual-cure poly(meth)acrylates by preparing a poly(meth)acrylate containing hydroxy-functional side chains and transesterifying or esterifying the poly(meth)acrylate containing hydroxy-functional side chains with a (meth)acrylate or (meth)acrylic acid. The present invention further relates to the actinic-radiation-curable and/or dual-cure poly(meth)acrylates themselves and to the use of the actinic-radiation-curable and/or dual-cure poly(meth)acrylates in the preparation of dispersions or as a component in coating formulations and topcoats comprising at least one actinic-radiation-curable and/or dual-cure poly(meth)acrylate.

Abstract: A surface shape and physical properties required for a structure having an antireflection performance of light and an improved performance of light permeability have been found, particularly the structure having surface scratch resistance is provided, a composition capable of forming the structure having such a particular structure and physical properties is provided, and further a composition which can easily form the structure which is excellent in antireflection performance of light and an improved performance of light permeability and has a large aspect ratio is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a copolymer, said copolymer consisting of, as structural units, (i) 0.1 to 50 mole % of units derived from an ethylenically unsaturated monomer (a) having per one mole thereof 25 to 300 moles of C2-C3 oxyalkylene groups; (ii) 0.1 to 49.9 mole % of units derived from a monomer (b) of an alkyl, alkenyl or hydroxyalkyl ester of an ethylenically unsaturated mono- or di-carboxylic acid; (iii) 0.1 to 90 mole % units derived from a monomer (c) selected from the group consisting of an ethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acid, a salt thereof, an ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid, an anhydride thereof and a salt thereof; (iv) optionally up to 30 mole % of other monomers. Said copolymer can be used as a concrete and/or mortar admixture that allows optimal flow ability and, at the same time, can maintain a specific consistency, fluidity and workability of the concrete independently of the cement type.

Abstract: Adhesive formulations generally including an acrylate and/or methacrylate monomer; a vinyl ester resin having a weight average molecular weight ranging from about 450 to about 3000; and a catalyst. Also disclosed is a method for forming a composite material employing the formulations.

Abstract: The present invention provide a water-soluble copolymer having alkyl-modified carboxyl groups which is able to produce a neutralized viscous liquid in which although its viscosity is very low when no electrolyte exists, the viscosity greatly increases when electrolytes are added, which has a high viscosity and a high transmittance and which has moist textures without stickiness even in the presence of a relatively high concentration of electrolytes, and a thickening agent comprising the same. More specifically, the present invention provides a water-soluble copolymer having alkyl-modified carboxyl groups which is obtained by polymerizing 100 parts by weight of (meth)acrylic acid, 0.5-5 parts by weight of alkyl (meth)acrylate comprising an alkyl group having a carbon number of 18-24, and 0-0.1 parts by weight of a compound having two or more of ethylenic unsaturated groups, wherein a 1 weight %-neutralized viscous liquid shows a viscosity of 1500 mPa·s or lower and a transmittance of 90% or higher, and when 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic preparations which comprise at least one polymer A which comprises, in copolymerized form, at least one ester of (meth)acrylic acid, at least one olefinically unsaturated anionogenic or anionic compound, at least one polyester or polyether with at least two free-radically polymerizable, olefinically unsaturated double bonds, and if appropriate further olefinically unsaturated compounds.

Abstract: Aqueous coating compositions are described where the binder includes an anionically stabilized polymeric dispersion. The monomers used to prepare the dispersion are acrylic acid and methacrylic acid as a carboxylic monomer and styrene, alpha methyl styrene or vinyl toluene as a hydrophobic high Tg aromatic monomer and an alkyl acrylate ester as a low Tg monomer. The relative weight proportions of the monomers are required to satisfy a formula. Blends of high and low Tg dispersions are also described. Paints formulated with the binders exhibit an excellent balance of stain resistance, tint strength and viscosity stability.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hyperbranched copolymer comprising at least two polymeric branches, which may be identical or different, each comprising at least one at least trifunctional branch point, wherein a first polymeric branch comprises at least one first monomer chosen from isobornyl acrylate, isobornyl methacrylate, isobutyl acrylate, isobutyl methacrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, a second polymeric branch comprises at least one second monomer chose from isobornyl acrylate, isobornyl methacrylate, isobutyl acrylate, isobutyl methacrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate. Also disclosed is a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition, for example, a dermatological composition, comprising said hyperbranched copolymer. Further disclosed is a cosmetic method of making up or caring for keratin materials, comprising applying to said materials a cosmetic composition comprising said hyperbranched copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides pressure-sensitive adhesives having a refractive index of at least 1.50. The pressure-sensitive adhesives comprise at least one monomer containing a substituted or an unsubstituted biphenyl group.

Abstract: A method of preparing a (meth)acrylate functionalized polymer comprising the steps of mixing together a monofunctional vinylic monomer with from 0.3-100% w/w (based on monofunctional monomer) of a polyfunctional vinylic monomer and from 0.0001-50% w/w of a chain transfer agent, reacting said mixture to form a polymer and terminating the polymerization reaction before 99% conversion. The resulting polymers are useful as components of surface coatings and inks, as moulding resins or in curable compounds, e.g. curable moulding resins or photoresists.

Abstract: Cationic polyvinyl acetals are prepared by copolymerizing one or more cationic N-alkyldiallylammonium salt monomers with one or more vinyl esters of branched or unbranched carboxylic acids having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, hydrolyzing the resulting copolymers to copolymers containing ?50 mol % vinyl alcohol units, and acetalizating the vinyl alcohol units with one or more aliphatic aldehydes having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, their acetals, and/or hemiacetals, wherein the copolymerization takes place in a mixture of water and monovalent aliphatic alcohol having a water content of 2% to 35% by weight.

Abstract: A non-aqueous absorbent comprising a crosslinked polymer which contains a structural unit having a carboxyl group and/or a sulfonate group in an amount of 20 to 100% weight in its molecule and in which from 30 to 100% by mol of the protons in the carboxyl group and/or the sulfonate group have been substituted by onium cations; a non-aqueous gel made of this non-aqueous absorbent and an organic solvent; and a non-aqueous absorbent sheet and a non-aqueous absorbent agent containing the non-aqueous absorbent.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion polymer suitable for use in thickening aqueous compositions including, as copolymerized units: from 8% to 25 wt %, based on polymer weight, acid-containing monomer, from 2% to 30 wt %, based on polymer weight, (meth)acrylic acid ester of the formula: H2C?C(R)—C(O)—O—(CH2—CH2O)n—Ro, wherein R is H or CH3, n is from 2 to 100 and Ro is a group containing from 4 to 36 carbon atoms, and from 35% to 90 wt %, based on polymer weight, (C1-C4) alkyl (meth)acrylate; wherein the polymer is formed by a living free radical polymerization process, alternatively in the presence of a compound containing the group —C(?S)—S—, is provided. An aqueous composition including the aqueous emulsion polymer and a polymeric coating including the polymer are also provided as are certain related processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lubricating greases comprising at least one thickening agent and at least one lubricating oil, wherein the lubricating grease contains at least one polymeric structure improver that can be obtained by polymerization of monomer compositions, which are composed of a) 0 to 40 wt %, relative to the weight of the monomer compositions for synthesis of the polymeric structure improvers, of at least one (meth)acrylate of formula (I) in which R represents hydrogen or methyl, R1 denotes a straight-chain or branched alkyl moiety having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, b) 40 to 99.99 wt %, relative to the weight of the monomer compositions for synthesis of the polymeric structure improvers, of at least one (meth)acrylate of formula (II) in which R represents hydrogen or methyl, R2 denotes a straight-chain or branched alkyl moiety having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, c) 0.

Abstract: A substituted (meth)acrylic copolymer leveling agent is useful in producing a ferroelectric polymer film that is especially suitable for use in a data processing device. Also disclosed is a a casting composition which includes the leveling agent, a film stack, and a data processing device comprising a ferroelectric film produced using the leveling agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dispersant having a multifunctional head, and a phosphor paste composition comprising the dispersant. The dispersant has a multifunctional head that comprises an acidic group, a basic group and an aromatic group, thereby enhancing an affinity for the surface of phosphor particles and improving dispersibility.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hyperbranched copolymer comprising at least two polymeric branches, which may be identical or different, each comprising at least one at least trifunctional branch point, wherein a first polymeric branch comprises at least one first monomer chosen from isobornyl acrylate, isobornyl methacrylate, isobutyl acrylate, isobutyl methacrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, a second polymeric branch comprises at least one second monomer chose from isobornyl acrylate, isobornyl methacrylate, isobutyl acrylate, isobutyl methacrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate. Also disclosed is a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition, for example, a dermatological composition, comprising said hyperbranched copolymer. Further disclosed is a cosmetic method of making up or caring for keratin materials, comprising applying to said materials a cosmetic composition comprising said hyperbranched copolymer.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising a 2-octyl (meth)acrylate/(meth)acrylic acid copolymer is described. The adhesive composition may be derived from renewable resources and provides good peel, shear and high temperature stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to copolymer surfactants and their use in, e.g., coatings such as latex paint and solvent-based paint, and to a method of dispersing colored pigments using the copolymer surfactant, colorant compositions in which at least one pigment is dispersed by a copolymer surfactant of the invention, a paint which has a colorant composition of the invention, and a method for making a paint having a colorant composition of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel rosin-alkyl ester of unsaturated fatty acid vinylic polymer and emulsion compositions and the processes for preparing them. In particular, the invention relates to novel rosin-alkyl ester of unsaturated fatty acid vinylic polymer and emulsion compositions which the polymer exhibit properties that make them useful as support resins for industrial coatings, ink and overprint formulations and as additives for formulating various coating compositions; and the emulsion which exhibits properties that make them useful as water-borne vehicles for coatings on various substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition useful for coating the surface of paper wherein the coating composition is an aqueous solution comprising less than 40 wt % water and consisting essentially of a polyvinyl alcohol copolymer that is at least about 95% hydrolyzed, and a process for preparing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a monomer with anti-microbial characteristics, a polymeric compound with anti-microbial characteristics using the same, and manufacturing methods thereof, and more particularly, to an antimicrobial monomer comprising a saturated hydrocarbon having a polymerizable functional group within its structure. Also, the present invention provides a polymeric compound using the above antimicrobial monomer, a manufacturing method thereof, and a polymeric resin composition. The compounds according to the present invention have durable antimicrobial activity and high heat resistance, they do not give rise to toxicity when added to conventional resins by not eluting the antimicrobial compounds, and they do not have an effect on the properties of molded products.

Abstract: The invention is directed to amphipathic polymeric particles that serve as both the dispersant and the binder in water based inks, ink compositions containing these particles, and methods for making the particles. The polymeric particles contain both hydrophilic and hydrophobic moieties with a pre-determined structure, and have an average diameter of 50 to 500 nm. The amphipathic polymeric particles may be prepared by a side-chain conversion method or a polymerization process involving an ATRP step, with or without a cross-linking agent. This invention improves the stability of polymer and inks by both ionic and steric stabilization of the suspended polymer particles.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer containing glutaric anhydride units of the following general formula (1) and having an absorbance at a wavelength of 280 nm of at most 0.5 (the absorbance is a value of the polymer film having a thickness of 100 ?m, measured with a UV-visible spectrophotometer) and a glass transition temperature of not lower than 130° C. has high-level colorless transparency and good heat resistance, moldability and dwell stability. wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive composition containing organic functional groups of urethane and pyridine, more precisely an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive composition which has excellent removability owing to its low initial peel strength on glass and excellent long-term durability since the peel strength of the pressure sensitive adhesive composition onto glass is being increased under high temperature and high humidity. The present invention also relates to an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive composition for a polarizer having excellent adhesive functions and durability, a polarizer and a LCD containing the same.

Abstract: Novel azo-based reactive yellow dyes and a process for manufacturing and using ocular devices having blue light absorption properties. Intraocular lenses so produced block blue light from reaching the retina of an eye implanted with the IOL. By blocking blue light from reaching the retina, the IOL thereby prevents potential damage to the retina.

Abstract: Disclosed are multi-purpose alkali-swellable and alkali soluble associative polymers, which are the polymerization product of a monomer mixture comprising: (a) at least one acidic vinyl monomer; (b) at least one nonionic vinyl monomer; (c) a first associative monomer having a first hydrophobic end group; (d) a monomer selected from the group consisting of a second associative monomer having a second hydrophobic end, a semihydrophobic monomer and a combination thereof; and, optionally, (e) one or more crosslinking monomers or chain transfer agents. When monomer (d) is an associative monomer, the first and second hydrophobic end groups of monomers (c) and (d) have significantly different hydrophobic and/or steric character from one another. The multi-purpose associative polymers surprisingly provide desirable Theological and aesthetic properties in aqueous media.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a laminated film excellent in light resistance, scratch resistance, transparency, dimensional stability and adhesion to a hard coating layer. The present invention is a laminated film comprising a base material layer, an easily adhering layer and a hard coating layer, wherein the easily adhering layer is formed on the base material layer and the hard coating layer is formed on the easily adhering layer, and further wherein (1) the base material layer is formed of a polyester resin formed from naphthalenedicarboxylic acid as a main dicarboxylic acid component and ethylene glycol as a main glycol component, (2) the hard coating layer has an ultraviolet absorbing function and has a pencil hardness of H or higher on the hard coating layer surface, and (3) said laminated film has a variation (?b*) of less than 2.0 between transmittance b* values obtained before and after a 300 hours' xenon arc test of said laminated film.

Abstract: A process that includes (a) providing a mixture including i) a halocatechol diacrylate, a haloresorcinol diacrylate, or a halohydroquinone diacrylate component, ii) a charge transporting component having a radical polymerizable group, and iii) a radical initiator and b) initiating a radical polymerization.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a water-based release coating composition comprising a mixture of (A.) from about 5 to about 100 wt % of a polymer comprising the reaction product of (a.) from 1 to about 15 wt % of a fluorinated monomer selected from the group consisting of monomers according to the general formula: RfX—OC(O)—C(R)?CH2, wherein Rf represents a perfluorinated aliphatic group having 3 or 4 carbon atoms, X is an organic divalent linking group, and R represents a hydrogen or methyl group, (b.) from about 40 to about 70 wt % of an alkyl (meth)acrylate, wherein the alkyl group contains from 16 to 22 carbon atoms, (c.) from about 3 to about 20 wt % of (meth)acrylic acid, (d.) from about 20 to about 40 wt % acrylonitrile, and (e.) from 0 to about 15 wt % of vinyl monomer, other than acrylonitrile, wherein the sum of (a.) through (e.) equals 100%; and (B.) from 0 to about 95 wt % of an extender polymer, wherein the sum of (A.) and (B.

Abstract: Unsaturated acids are esterified with polyalcohols. The resulting reaction mixtures have utility.

Abstract: This invention provides methods of using ion-detecting microspheres containing an ionphore and a chromoionphore in clinical laboratory instrumentation such as flow cytometry for sample analysis. In one embodiment, the microspheres are contacted with a flowing stream of a sample under conditions that allow the ion-selective ionophores to complex with the ions in the sample, and to cause deprotonation of the chromoionophore. The complexes are then exposed to an excitation wavelength light source suitable for exciting the deprotonated chromoionophore to emit a fluorescence signal pattern. Detection of the fluorescence signal pattern emitted by the deprotonated chromoionophore in microspheres containing the complexes allows for determination of the presence of the target ions in the sample. In one embodiment, lead ion-detecting microspheres are provided that can detect nanomolar levels of lead ions with response times on the order of minutes.

Abstract: The process comprises the following phases: formation of a pre-emulsion of monomers in water; transfer into the polymerisation reactor with stirring, of (1) reaction stock consisting of a water solution of a surfactant, in an amount by weight relative to the weight of final polymer dispersion of 1–15%; (2) a portion of the pre-emulsion prepared in the previous phase, in an amount of 1%–10% by weight of the initial pre-emulsion; phase C.1: initiation of the polymerisation ; phase C.2: polymerisation of the monomer mixture at 30–90° C., by gradually adding into the reactor, separately, the initiator solution and the remaining portion of the pre-emulsion with an added salt, which is soluble in water at 25° C. to at least 1% by weight, in an amount so as to have a salt concentration in the added pre-emulsion of 0.02–0.25% by weight; phase C.3: scrubbing of the residual monomers.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive comprising an adhesive polymer and a modified rosin-terpene, preferably a phenol modified rosin terpene. The adhesive is particularly useful in packaging applications.

Abstract: The invention provides water-soluble or water-swellable copolymers obtained by free-radical copolymerization of A) acryloyldimethyltaurine and/or acryloyldimethyltaurates, B) optionally, one or more olefinically unsaturated, optionally crosslinking comonomers containing at least one oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur or phosphorus atom and possessing a molecular weight of less than 500 g/mol, C) one or more at least monofunctional, silicon-containing components capable of free-radical polymerization, the copolymerization D) taking place in the presence of at least one polymeric additive having number-average molecular weights of from 200 g/mol to 109 g/mol. The water-soluble or water-swellable copolymers of the present invention are useful in paper processing, laundry detergents, textile processing, petroleum extraction and formulating cosmetics.

Abstract: A catalyst for bulk polymerization of a polymerizable unsaturated compound of the invention comprises a compound having at least one thiol group and a secondary hydroxyl group and represented by the following formula (I): wherein R1 to R5 are each a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and R6 is a hydroxyl group, an alkyl group or the like. Also a process for bulk polymerization of the invention comprises polymerizing a polymerizable unsaturated compound in an inert gas atmosphere substantially in the absence of a solvent using, as a catalyst, a compound having at least one thiol group and a secondary hydroxyl group and represented by the above formula (I). According to the catalyst or the process of the invention, bulk polymerization can be carried out in one-component catalyst system in a high yield without suffering a runaway reaction.

Abstract: Novel azo-based reactive yellow dyes and a process for manufacturing and using ocular devices having blue light absorption properties. Intraocular lenses so produced block blue light from reaching the retina of an eye implanted with the IOL. By blocking blue light from reaching the retina, the IOL thereby prevents potential damage to the retina.

Abstract: A process for preparing acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives by means of radical polymerization of a monomer mixture to give a polyacrylate, wherein said polymerization is carried out with an initiator system comprising at least one triazolinyl compound of the general formula

Abstract: The invention relates to a prepolymer material based on monomeric, oligomeric or polymeric compounds with at least one ethylenically unsaturated (meth)acryloyl group. The problem of imperfect imprinting properties, escpecially of an unwanted adhering to the imprinting stamp or mold, is circumvented by a fluorinated organo silane surfactant as an additional component of the prepolymer material. Furthermore, the invention describes an imprinting process for the manufacture of polymer articles with relief on their surface. Better release properties of the polymer article from the stamp or mold are accomplished by applying a surfactant, comprising a fluorinated organo silane, onto the surface of the mold or stamp.

Abstract: The present invention relates compositions containing acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers obtained from polyvinyl polymers, such as polyvinyl butyrals. These coating compositions are especially suitable for use as wash primers in automotive OEM and refinish coating applications.

Abstract: A hardenable medical composition (preferably, dental composition) that includes an ionic redox polymerization system and at least one secondary ionic salt that includes a cation selected from the group consisting of a Group I ion, a Group II ion, an ammonium ion of the formula NR4+ wherein each R is H or a (C1–C4)alkyl group, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Multifunctional polymers containing polymerized units of (a) ?-Acyloxyacrylonitrile, ?-haloacrylic acid, ?-acyloxyacrylic ester and/or ?-hydroxyacrylic acid, (b) monoethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, (c) vinyl esters of saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acids and/or vinyl alcohol and optionally (d) other monoethylenically unsaturated monomers copolymerizable with said monomers (a) to (c) and optionally (e) crosslinkers containing at least two ethylenically unsaturated double bonds and having a K value of at least 7 (determined after H. Fikentscher in acetone at 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates compositions containing acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers obtained from polyvinyl polymers, such as polyvinyl butyrals. These coating compositions are especially suitable for use as wash primers in automotive OEM and refinish coating applications.

Abstract: The process for the continuous preparation of homopolymers or copolymers by free-impinging-jet micromixing of fluids formed (1) of monomer(s) and (2) of an initiator system consists in micromixing the said fluids (1) and (2) and in recovering the mixture of these fluids in the form of a resultant jet Jr, originating from the point of impingement (I), the micromixture being obtained by: a) forming at least one group of at least two jets Ja of the said identical or different fluids, these jets coinciding at a point of impingement (I), the jets Ja of the same group all being of identical geometry, their axes being arranged such that their projections on a plane perpendicular to the axis (A) of the resultant jet Jr are distributed angularly in a uniform manner and these axes being inclined relative to the said axis (A) by the same non-zero angle ? of not more than 90°; b) simultaneously directing at the point of impingement (I) at least one jet Jb of a fluid which is different from at least one of the fluids o

Abstract: In forming pressure sensitive adhesive microspheres by copolymerizing a non-ionic monomer of an alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate ester of a non-tertiary alcohol and an ionic monomer copolymerizable with said non-ionic monomer, non-free radically polymerizable acid is present during the polymerization to promote formation of solid rather than hollow microspheres and to reduce residual unconverted ionic monomer. These microspheres exhibit reduced adhesive transfer in downstream use as a repositionable pressure sensitive adhesive. A water soluble initiator is optionally added to the polymerization mixture after achieving about 90% conversion of the non-ionic monomer to further reduce residual unconverted ionic monomer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing aqueous copolymer solutions by polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated compounds in the presence of foam inhibitors.

Abstract: A method for making hydrophilic homopolymers and copolymers of poly 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate. Also disclosed are coatings, films, hydrogels, cosmetic compositions, dermatological compositions, pressure sensitive adhesives containing the hydrophilic homopolymers or copolymers of poly 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate. Further disclosed are methods of coating substrates with the hydrophilic homopolymers and copolymers of poly 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate and hydrophilic pressure sensitive adhesives.

Abstract: A laminated film exhibiting excellent interlayer adhesiveness obtained by extrusion-laminating a resin directly on a polyester film without effecting anchor-coating or without treating the molten film of the extrusion-laminated resin with ozone. The laminated film is obtained by extrusion-laminating, onto the polyester film, an ethylene copolymer containing an unsaturated carboxylic acid and a (meth)acrylic acid ester, which may be further blended with a small amount of an ethylene/&agr;-olefin copolymer having a density of 840 to 900 kg/m3, the amount of the unsaturated carboxylic acid component being from 1 to 12% by weight and the amount of the (meth)acrylic acid ester component being from 2 to 25% by weight.

Abstract: A film having a large tensile stress in the machine direction, excellent mechanical properties and stretch-wrapping property, and that is less broken at the time of wrapping, can be favorably torn off in the transverse direction, can be intimately adhered on the container walls to be wrapped, and excellently restores its shape after it is depressed and deformed as a result of wrapping. The film for stretch-wrapping is formed of a resin composition containing, as a chief component, an ethylene/(meth)acrylic acid/(meth)acrylic acid ester terpolymer that contains not more than 7% by weight of a (meth)acrylic acid ester unit, and, optionally, containing an anti-fogging agent or a tackifier.

Abstract: Aqueous coating compositions are described where the binder includes an anionically stabilised addition polymerised polymeric dispersion. The monomers used to prepare the dispersion are acrylic acid and methacrylic acid as a carboxylic monomer and styrene, alpha methyl styrene or vinyl toluene as a hydrophobic high Tg aromatic monomer and an alkyl acrylate ester as a low Tg monomer. The relative weight proportions of the monomers are required to satisfy a formula. Blends of high and low Tg dispersions are also described. Paints formulated with the binders exhibit an excellent balance of stain resistance, tint strength and viscosity stability.