Abstract: A unit for evaluating various properties of a paper envelope. The unit is capable of examining an envelope and determining key features of the envelope, such as the amount of front seal adhesive present, the tear strength of the side seams and the presence of properly printed graphics. The unit comprises a) a housing having either a touch screen video display unit or another source of data entry; b) a front seal control portion that contains linear encoders to determine the amount of adhesive on the seal; c) a side strength control portion that contains blades used to measure the force needed to burst the sides of the envelope: and d) a print design quality feature that is utilized to confirm the quality and location of any printing on the envelope.

Abstract: A thermal interface member in a heat generating, electronic device is provided. The thermal interface member comprises either a single fluoroelastomer or a blend of fluoroelastomer components that are copolymers of hexafluoropropylene and vinylidene and consists of greater than 40% fluorine along the backbone, and one or more conductive fillers. The fluoroelastomer blend contains at least one component with a Mooney viscosity of 50 poise or less and at least one component with a Mooney viscosity of greater than 50 poise, while the single fluoroelastomer component may have a Mooney viscosity of either less than or greater than 50.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of aqueous dispersions of latex particles having a heterogeneous morphology by a semicontinuous emulsion polymerization, comprising the emulsion polymerizing of ethylenically unsaturated (co)monomers, accompanied by, the addition of cationic and/or anionic and/or nonionic emulsifiers and/or protective colloids as stabilizers, which are directly used as such or synthesized in situ, the semicontinuous emulsion polymerization being performed in the presence of the stabilizer or stabilizers with a monomer mixture, which a) contains at least one nonionic, ethylenically unsaturated monomer with a glass transition temperature Tg above about 30° C. in a quantity of about 10 to 70 wt. %, based on the total weight of ethylenically unsaturated (co)monomers and b) at least one hydrophilic, ethylenically unsaturated monomer in a quantity of about 5 to 30 wt. %, based on the total weight of ethylenically unsaturated (co)monomers.

Abstract: This invention relates to aqueous emulsion copolymers comprising from about 2% to about 20% of ethylene, from about 20% to about 78% of vinyl acetate, and from about 20% to about 60% of a functionalized monomer selected from the group consisting of acid containing monomers, nitrogen containing monoolefinically unsaturated monomers, and hydroxyl containing monomers. The present invention also pertains to methods for making the ethylene vinyl acetate aqueous emulsion copolymers containing high concentrations of functionalized monomers and to ethylene vinyl acetate aqueous emulsion copolymers made by the the novel methods.

Abstract: A process for treating an aqueous polymer latex/dispersion of synthetic polymers prepared by polymerizing one or more monomeric materials for at least 80%, involving: A. adding to the polymer latex/dispersion a sufficient amount of at least one reducing agent in one or more portions followed by adding at least one free radical generator in such a way that at least the bulk of the reducing agent has been added before addition of free radical generator is started and maintaining the mixture at a suitable temperature for a period of time which is sufficient to reduce the VOC-level of the latex/dispersion to decrease to below 1,500 ppm, preferably to below 1,000 ppm after which B. water vapor and/or gas is/are sparged into the latex/dispersion while the temperature of the latex/dispersion is maintained at a suitable temperature for a period of time which is sufficient to decrease the VOC-level to below 200 ppm, preferably to below 50 ppm, most preferably to below 15 ppm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition for fibrous substances containing 25 to 75 percent by weight of pigment, and 0.5 to 25 weight percent of a polymer comprising 1 to 15 percent by weight of one or more monomers having sterically hindered secondary amine groups and 10 to 40 weight percent of a carboxylic acid monomer. The coating is useful on fibrous and non-fibrous substrates on which liquid inks will be fixed. The non-ionic polymer becomes cationic when contacted by anionic inks, and the cationic nature of the coating provides the substrate with an excellent point of attachment for inks and dyes, resulting in bright, crisp printed images. The coating is especially useful for ink-jet printing on paper, paperboard, textiles, non-wovens, wood, and films.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ethylene-vinyl acetate dispersion and a process for making the dispersion by polymerizing a monomer mixture having vinyl acetate and ethylene in a batch process, in the presence of a stabilizing system of polyvinyl alcohol and without added surfactants, to form an ethylene-vinyl acetate polymer dispersion. The copolymer dispersion has a solids level of greater than 65 percent by weight, and a viscosity of less than 5000 mPa·s when measured at 65 percent solids at 25° C. The dispersion can be dried to form a redispersible powder. Both the dispersion and powder are useful in adhesive and coating formulations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an abrasive substrate formed by the application of a polymer composition to the surface of the substrate. The polymer composition is applied to the substrate in a manner producing an uneven, structured coating on the substrate, resulting in a surface having abrasive properties. The invention is especially useful in producing abrasive non-woven materials useful as wet and dry wipes.

Abstract: This invention relates to aqueous emulsions comprising a water-dispersible copolymer which is non-dispersible in aqueous solutions containing 0.5% or more of an inorganic salt, comprising acidic ethylenically unsaturated monomers and ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The acidic ethylenically unsaturated monomers and the ethylenically unsaturated monomers are defined herein. The present invention also pertains to emulsion polymerization methods for making the aqueous emulsions with or without a surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer dispersion containing a vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer, a phosphate-functional surfactant, and a protective colloid. The invention is also directed to an aqueous coating composition having at least 65 percent by volume of pigment, on a dry solids volume basis and an amount effective to produce good scrub resistance of up to 25 percent by weight of the vinyl acetate-ethylene binder.

Abstract: The invention relates to protective colloid-stabilized copolymerizate latex particles with a heterogeneous morphology based on a vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymerizate and optionally further monomers, the latex particles having an ethylene content of less than 30 wt. %, based oh the total monomer quantity, comprising an outer phase with a polymer of vinyl acetate and approximately 0 to 40 wt. % ethylene, based on the monomers of the outer phase, and an inner phase with a polymer of vinyl acetate and approximately 0 to 40 wt. % ethylene; based on the monomers of the inner phase and in which at least one of the two phases contains ethylene. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of acqueous dispersions of copolymerizate latex particles with heterogeneous morphology and the use thereof. The invention is characterized in that the heterogeneous morphology can be obtained in a planned manner, i.e.

Abstract: An improved process for manufacturing a dual cure anaerobic/ultraviolet adhesive. The process includes the first step of mixing a polymerizable (meth)acrylate ester monomer, such as methacrylic acid, a chelating agent and an accelerator. The second step is heating the mixture sufficiently to provide anaerobic curing properties. Next, one or more photoinitiators are added to the composition. No chelating agent is added during the addition of the photoinitiators.

Abstract: A two-component epoxy-based adhesive comprising a resin component and a curing agent. The resin component comprises an epoxy resin, a polymer polyol, and fumed silica. The curing agent comprises a polyoxyalkyleneamine, an amine terminated butadiene-acrylonitrile polymer, tris(2,4,6-dimethlaminomethyl)phenol, polyamide resin, silane and fumed silica. The adhesive composition is particular useful for bonding of metals, plastics and composites and for functions such as laminating, honeycomb bonding, automotive assembly and construction assembly.

Abstract: A curable underfill encapsulant composition which is especially useful in the no-flow underfill encapsulation process. The composition contains an epoxy resin, a fluxing agent, a linear polyanhydride and a catalyst. In an alternative embodiment, the composition also contains a linear anhydride. Various additives, such as surfactants and coupling agents may also be added to the composition.

Abstract: A reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive having improved green strength which contains an acrylic resin and/or an acrylic polyol and an aliphatic C5-C10 oligomer.

Abstract: An composition with improved electrical stability for use in microelectronic applications comprises a polymeric resin, a conductive filler, a curing agent, optionally either a reactive or a nonreactive diluent and a corrosion inhibitor to provide the electrical stability.

Abstract: This invention relates to a graphite and/or carbon black-containing cathode coating dispersion which is suitable for battery production. The dispersion is water, acid and alkali resistant and also electrically conductive when coated on cathode surfaces. The dispersion is a water-based system which contains a binder which is an epoxy resin and is cured with an amine curative. The dispersion is maintained as a two-pot compound wherein the epoxy dispersion is mixed with an amine curative at the time of application. The epoxy resins are preferably a Bisphenol A or Bisphenol F Epichlorohydrin based epoxy or epoxy novalac.

Abstract: A curable underfill composition comprising an epoxy containing a curing agent component and a latent accelerator component. The accelerator component comprises a material which produces a resin with an exotherm below 300 J/g. Further, the combination may be utilized in an unfilled state which allows the epoxy to remain very viscous and thus increases the speed of the underfill process in comparison to filled epoxy compositions and epoxy compositions containing different accelerator components.

Abstract: The invention relates to a deformable, electrically conductive ink or paint. When the ink or paint is applied to a substrate in the form of a particular pattern, this pattern will also be electrically conductive after deformation. The invention also relates to the use of a deformable, electrically conductive ink or paint for providing an electromagnetic shielding layer or a functionally conductive path.

Abstract: Solvent-based processes for producing latent curing catalysts without causing an extreme exotherm. The process of the present invention includes combining an amine compound curing agent with a solvent, heating the mixture, adding an epoxy/solvent mixture via slow addition, removing the solvent and then heating the remaining composition. Following the heating, a phenolic resin is added to produce the final catalyst. The final catalyst comprises an amine compound, an epoxy, phenolic resin and a solvent. Catalysts having differing properties may be produced by varying the elements of the catalyst.