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: This invention relates to novel radiation-curable, rosin-based resins and the process for preparing them. In particular, the invention relates to unsaturated polyester resins containing fully fumarated rosin and/or fully maleated rosin which have softening points of at least 80.degree. C. and are capable of being flaked into solid chips; a property that make the resins useful in formulating vehicles for lithographic printing inks and other coating applications.

Abstract: The invention is ink pigment grinding resins for waterbased printing inks which are produced by the amidation of maleated or fumarated rosin with a polyamine containing a primary amine group to produce the water soluble polyaminoamidoimide resin. The resulting rosin resin may be employed over a wide range of pH values to produce stable low or high viscosity grind bases.

Abstract: Carbonaceous material is activated to produce a high activity, high density gas-phase activated carbon under conditions which effectively alter the particle pore size distribution to optimize the carbon's mesoporosity. The carbon is particularly suited for application in emission control for vehicles.

Abstract: Lignocellulosic carbonaceous material is activated to produce a high activity, high density gas-phase activated carbon under conditions which effectively alter the particle pore size distribution to optimize the carbon's mesoporosity. Alternative processes are disclosed for producing the carbon, as are its application in emission control for vehicles.

Abstract: An oleic acid containing adduct is produced by reacting tall oil fatty acid (which contains pre-conjugated linoleic acid) with a dienophile at a temperature between 180.degree. C. and 300.degree. C. No catalyst or solvent is necessary for the reaction to occur. The adduct is subsequently distilled to yield a high-purity, light color oleic acid.

Abstract: A method of producing a submicron lignin-based binder resin composition for black aqueous printing ink formulation having an improved storage stability wherein from 10 to 25% of the submicron lignin binder resin is replaced by acrylic resin, rosin resin, styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer resin, or a combination thereof. The submicron lignin-based resin composition functions as a grinding agent for the pigment in formulating and as a binder for the pigment in the printing process.

Abstract: A method of producing a lignin amine salt resin composition for black aqueous printing ink formulation having an improved storage stability wherein from 10 to 60% of the lignin amine salt resin is replaced by acrylic resin, rosin resin, or a combination thereof. The lignin amine salt formulation functions as a grinding agent for the pigment in formulating and as a binder for the pigment in the printing process.

Abstract: The invention is soluble rosin grinding resins capable of being employed over a wide range of pH values to produce stable low viscosity grind bases for water-based printing inks and coatings. The grinding resins are produced via the fusion esterification of fortified rosin with hydroxyacrylic resins and various polyols. Suitable hydroxyacrylic resins are prepared by copolymerizing an hydroxyalkylacrylate or methacrylate with alkyl acrylates, cycloalky acrylates, methacrylates, or styrene. These hydroxyacrylic resins can be made to contain a wide range of molecular weights and hydroxyl contents, thereby permitting formulation of a wide variety of soluble grinding resins.

Abstract: The invention is pigment grinding aids for water-based inks which are produced by reacting an unsaturated fatty acid and/or resin acid with either acrylic acid, metacrylic acid, fumaric acid, or maleic anhydride to form a polycarboxylic acid anhydride. The polycarboxylic acid anhydride is reacted with an excess of polyamine to produce an amidoamide or imidoamide intermediate. This intermediate is reacted with either acrylic acid or methacrylic acid to produce the grinding aid.

Abstract: The invention is a printing ink comprising a zinc-containing metal resinate complexed with aminopolyester resins and the process for preparing them. In particular, the invention relates to aminopolyester resins having properties which make them useful as resinate dilution extenders in formulating vehicles for gravure and intaglio printing inks.

Abstract: A binder for use in gravure printing ink formulations comprising a modified rosin ester resinate prepared by forming a rosin-dienophile adduct, reacting the adduct with a polyfunctional hydroxy compound to form an ester and reacting with an acrylic-containing polymer to form a hard rosin ester. The polymer-modified rosin ester resinate is formed by reacting the prepared hard rosin ester with a rosin-dienophile adduct and an acrylic-containing polymer, reacting the product thereof with reactive zinc, followed by a reaction with lime, dehydrating the resinate product by refluxing, and adjusting its viscosity with a hydrocarbon solvent.

Abstract: Compositions of matter are disclosed which act as cure rate accelerators for bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries which compositions are formed as the reaction products of an excess of polycarboxylic acid with a polyamine selected from fatty amines, fatty propane diamines, fatty amidoamines, and fatty imidazolines.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibitor with excellent film forming and film persistency characteristics may be produced by first reacting in a condensation reaction a polybasic acid with a polyalcohol to form a partial ester. The partial ester is reacted with imidazoline and/or fatty diamines to salt the ester. If warranted, the salted partial ester may be reacted with a metal hydroxide, a metal oxide, and/or ammonia to further salt the ester. Surfactants may be added to tailor the inhibitor formulation to meet the specific needs of the user (i.e., the corrosion inhibitor may be formulated to produce an oil-soluble, highly water-dispersible corrosion inhibitor or an oil-dispersible, water-soluble corrosion inhibitor). Suitable carrier solvents may be employed where needed to effectively disperse the corrosion inhibitor formulation.

Abstract: Disclosed are pesticide formulations containing oil-free chemical compositions as wetting agents and the oil-free wetting agents produced by reacting a tall oil fatty acid or ester with an anhydride compound and an amino sulfonic acid compound in water alone to produce an acid amide salt, an imide salt, or the adduct thereof.

Abstract: A binder for use in gravure printing ink formulations comprising a modified rosin ester resinate prepared by forming a rosin-dienophile adduct, reacting the adduct with a polyfunctional hydroxy compound to form an ester and reacting with an acrylic-containing polymer to form a hard rosin ester. The polymer-modified rosin ester resinate is formed by reacting the prepared hard rosin ester with a rosin-dienophile adduct and an acrylic-containing polymer, reacting the product thereof with reactive zinc, followed by a reaction with lime, dehydrating the resinate product by refluxing, and adjusting its viscosity with a hydrocarbon solvent.

Abstract: A binder for use in gravure printing ink formulations comprising a modified rosin ester resinate prepared by forming a rosin-dienophile adduct, reacting the adduct with a polyfunctional hydroxy compound to form an ester and reacting with an acrylic-containing polymer to form a hard rosin ester. The polymer-modified rosin ester resinate is formed by reacting the prepared hard rosin ester with a rosin-dienophile adduct and an acrylic-containing polymer, reacting the product thereof with reactive zinc, followed by a reaction with lime, dehydrating the resinate product by refluxing, and adjusting its viscosity with a hydrocarbon solvent.

Abstract: A binder for use in gravure printing ink formulations comprising a modified rosin ester resinate prepared by forming a rosin-dienophile adduct, reacting the adduct with a polyfunctional hydroxy compound to form an ester and reacting with an acrylic-containing polymer to form a hard rosin ester. The polymer-modified rosin ester resinate is formed by reacting the prepared hard rosin ester with a rosin-dienophile adduct and an acrylic-containing polymer, reacting the product thereof with reactive zinc, followed by a reaction with lime, dehydrating the resinate product by refluxing, and adjusting its viscosity with a hydrocarbon solvent.

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 binder for use in gravure printing ink formulations comprising a modified rosin ester resinate prepared by forming a rosin-dienophile adduct, reacting the adduct with a polyfunctional hydroxy compound to form an ester and reacting with an acrylic-containing polymer to form a hard rosin ester. The polymer-modified rosin ester resinate is formed by reacting the prepared hard rosin ester with a rosin-dienophile adduct and an acrylic-containing polymer, reacting the product thereof with reactive zinc, followed by a reaction with lime, dehydrating the resinate product by refluxing, and adjusting its viscosity with a hydrocarbon solvent.