Abstract: Metal-free polymer compositions are disclosed which contain selectively swellable emulsion polymer functionalities and which are cross-linked before film formation to an extent that still allows the polymers to form a film upon application, which film is removable with a stripper solution containing swellant for the polymer functionality. When the polymers are formulated into sacrificial coatings, the polishes produce detergent resistant and removable finishes.

Abstract: Photoresists are disclosed that display increased sensitivity, measured as lithographic potential, when compared to known photoresists that contain melamine resin as a crosslinker. The melamine resin in these photoresists contains a higher percent by weight of monomeric hexamethoxymethylmelamine than in known resists.

Abstract: Thermally stable microplastic structures and methods for their manufacture are provided. The microplastic structures are prepared from crosslinkable photosensitive compositions using a specially designed radiation attenuating photomask which permits preselection of the size, length, width and thickness of the desired structure. The microplastic structures are stable at temperatures in excess of 200.degree. C. and can be used as components in miniature electrical, mechanical, chemical and optical devices, such as smart sensors integral to a silicon chip device.

Abstract: This invention relates to water-compatible crosslinkable associative polymers prepared from (1) hydrophilic hydroxyl compounds having a number average molecular weight greater than about 3000 and less than about 20,000, (2) hydrophobic polyisocyanates and (3) hydroxyl-functional vinyl compounds. The polymers can be polymerized by radiation, or by free radical, redox, or thermal initiation, in water or as a film dried from water (or other solvents) on a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to aqueous dielectric coatings exhibiting reduced migration of the electrical ions of the conductive substrate. The coating composition comprises: (1) a binder comprising: (a) an aqueous polymerizable emulsion comprising: at least one monoethylenically unsaturated monomer; a monoethylenically unsaturated acid; and a copolymerizable surfactant; and (b) a volatile base and (2) a pigment.

Abstract: There is described the preparation of esters of an acid having the structure CH.sub.2 .dbd.CHCO.sub.2 (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CO.sub.2).sub.n H (AOnPA herein) and their use to form polymers, as reactive diluents and modifiers and as crosslinkers. In the above formula n has a value above 0.1. The polymers and the compositions are useful as coatings, binders and adhesives. The compositions are low in volatile components and toxicity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sequential polymerization process for preparing a water-insoluble dispersion of core/shell particles. In one embodiment the process may be employed to produce a particulate dispersion useful in making water-based coating compositions wherein on drying the particulate dispersion serves as an opacifying agent. In another embodiment the process may be employed to microencapsulate a hydrophobic target material, such as a biocide or herbicide.

Abstract: A process for encapsulating a wide variety of target materials, including both hydrophilic and hydrophobic materials, employs condensation of two reactive compounds to form shells around core phase particles including target material dispersed in a continuous phase. One of the reactive compounds has at least two active methylene functional groups per molecule, the other being an active methylene-reactive crosslinking agent. Either type of the reactive compounds can be dispersed in the continuous phase, the other being dispersible in the core phase. Applications include controlled release microencapsulation of agriculture chemicals and biocides.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of copper and cobalt ions to control molecular weight in the aqueous polymerization of vinyl monomers. Incorporating catalytic amounts, generally from 1 to about 300 ppm of copper or cobalt ions, in aqueous polymerization reactions initiated with peroxides, preferably with partial neutralization of the monomers, provides for molecular weight control of the resulting polymers.

Abstract: A washout resistant roof mastic is disclosed in which an emulsion is applied and contacted with a second material that causes the emulsion to flocculate and set quickly. The emulsion can be applied for example through an applicator that simultaneously applies the emulsion and the flocculant.

Abstract: Selected photosensitive compounds activated by deep ultraviolet radiation or x-rays and capable of being employed at very low concentrations in photosensitive compositions are provided for producing thermally stable and aqueously developable, negative images on surfaces. The selected photosensitive compounds are halogenated organic compounds, including 1,1-bis[p-chlorophenyl]-2,2,2-trichloroethane, which generate an inorganic halogen acid upon exposure to deep UV or other short wavelength radiations. They may be used at concentrations of less than 5 weight percent of the total solids content of the photosensitive composition to produce aqueously developable negative images using deep UV exposure.

Abstract: Polymer compositions comprising a) one or more polymer(s) containing pendant and/or terminal phosphorus groups and b) one or more water-soluble polyvalent metal compound(s) functioning as a crosslinking agent are useful in coatings to give improved solvent resistance, chemical resistance, print resistance, corrosion resistance and adhesion to metal.

Abstract: Acid-functional polymer is reacted with a transition metal compound at a temperature above a T.sub.g of the polymer to produce crosslinked polymer. The process produces a liquid polymer product that dries to a crosslinked film without the required presence of volatile ligands. Improved coatings such as floor polishes are also disclosed.

Abstract: Binder, coating, and adhesive compositions having surprising film build, flow, leveling, and adhesive wet tack are provided by an aqueous dispersion comprising polymer particles having a central core surrounded by lobes. Also disclsoed are the uses and process of preparation of these unique particles.