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: Cationic aqueous bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries are disclosed to be formed with cationic emulsions prepared at elevated temperatures by emulsifying bitumen, such as an asphalt, in water with a cation-active emulsifier which is the product of the reaction of modified polyamine with certain plycarboxylic acids and anhydrides. The modified polyamines are obtained by reacting suitable polyalkylene amines with aldehydes, preferentially formaldehyde and glyoxal.

Abstract: Improved water soluble resins having qualities of adhesion, wettability and improved stability for use in packaging ink compositions are prepared as the reaction products of modified rosin and a compound containing two secondary amine groups, and further modifying said reaction products with a polyol, such as diethylene glycol.

Abstract: Water-borne alkyd resin compositions are disclosed comprising maleinized fatty acid. Substitution of the aromatic triacid component of the composition with the maleinized fatty acid permits a reduction in the amount of organic cosolvent employed to solubilize the resin in the water. Alkyd resin containing paint formulations also are disclosed.

Abstract: A 21-carbon aliphatic branched chain dicarboxylic acid and a 21-carbon lactone are produced by reacting fatty acid (which contains linoleic acid) with acrylic acid via iodine catalysis, and subsequently removing from the low monomer reaction product the resulting C-21 lactone via solvent extraction with acetonitrile and hexane or heptane. The reaction products are distilled to yield dicarboxylic acid and lactone of high purity.

Abstract: The invention is a hydrocarbon soluble thickener for zinc-containing metal resinate inks comprising the reaction product of:(a) up to 99% by weight of an alkyl or cycloalkyl ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid;(b) up to 98% by weight of styrene;(c) 1 to 40% by weight of an amine-containing monomer;(d) up to 20% by weight of a carboxyl-containing monomer; and(e) a catalytic amount of a free-radical polymerization initiator.

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 aminoethylpiperazine and either C.sub.22 -tricarboxylic acid or C.sub.21 -dicarboxylic acid in a molar ratio of from 0.5:1 to 1:1, respectively.

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 aminoethylpiperazine and either C.sub.22 -tricarboxylic acid or C.sub.21 -dicarboxylic acid in a molar ratio of from 0.5:1 to 1:1, respectively.

Abstract: Water-borne alkyd resin compositions are disclosed comprising maleinized fatty acid. Substitution of the aromatic triacid component of the composition with the maleinized fatty acid permits a reduction in the amount of organic cosolvent employed to solubilize the resin in the water.

Abstract: Solvent-borne alkyd resin compositions are disclosed comprising a high-purity maleinized rosin anhydride. Substitution of the trifunctional acid component of the alkyd resin composition with this rosin anhydride permits a reduction in the viscosity of the resin without adversely affecting the physical properties of the cured film of the resin.

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 aminoethylpiperazine and either C.sub.22 -tricarboxylic acid or C.sub.21 -dicarboxylic acid in a molar ratio of from 0.5:1 to 1:1, respectively.

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 aminoethylpiperazine and either C.sub.22 -tricarboxylic acid or C.sub.21 -dicarboxylic acid in a molar ratio of from 0.5:1 to 1:1, respectively.

Abstract: A gravure printing ink comprising, a vehicle having a binder dissolved in a hydrocarbon solvent and a pigment dispersed therein, wherein the binder is a modified rosin resinate prepared by reacting a rosin modified by reaction with a dienophile to form a rosin adduct, and reacting the rosin adduct with from about 0.1% to about 5.0% by weight of the resinate of a reactive compound of a metal belonging to Group I of the Periodic Table to form a resinate.

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 aminoethylpiperazine and either C.sub.22 -tricarboxylic acid or C.sub.21 -dicarboxylic acid in a molar ratio of from 0.5:1 to 1:1, respectively.

Abstract: Cationic aqueous bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries are disclosed to be formed with cationic emulsions prepared at elevated temperatures by emulsifying bitumen, such as an asphalt, in water with a cation-active emulsifier which is the product of the reaction of modified polyamide with certain polycarboxylic acids and anhydrides. The modified polyamines are obtained by reacting suitable polyalkylene amines with 1,2-unsaturated acids, able to undergo Michael addition of the amines across the double bonds resulting in amino acids which can undergo polymerization to low and high molecular weight amino polyamides.

Abstract: A water-soluble resin for packaging ink comprising the reaction product of fumarated or maleated rosin and a compound containing two secondary amine groups is disclosed. A resin with a higher softening point may be obtained by substituting a dicarboxylic acid, such as adipic acid or isophathalic acid, for part of the fumarated or maleated rosin. Water varnishes, pigment bases, and water based inks containing the resin are disclosed.

Abstract: Solvent-borne alkyd resin compositions are disclosed comprising a 21-carbon dicarboxylic acid. Substitution of the dibasic carboxylic acid component of the composition with this 21-carbon dicarboxylic acid permits a reduction in the viscosity of the resin without decreasing the average molecular weight of the resin.

Abstract: Solvent-borne alkyd resin compositions are disclosed comprising a 22-carbon, tall oil fatty acid derived aliphatic anhydride. Substitution of the trifunctional acid component of the alkyd resin composition with a 22-carbon anhydride permits a reduction in the viscosity of the resin without adversely affecting the physical properties of he cured film of the resin.

Abstract: A 21-carbon aliphatic branched chain dicarboxylic acid is produced by reacting pre-conjugated fatty acid (which contains linoleic acid) with acrylic acid at a temperature between 180.degree. C. and 300.degree. C. No catalyst or solvent is necessary for the reaction to occur. The reaction product is subsequently distilled to yield high purity dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A sulfonated lignin composition suitable for use as an additive in other chemical compositions and processes having improved solubility in aqueous medium at varying pH levels, and a method of producing such sulfonated water-soluble lignin products by reaction of an unsulfonated or a sulfonated starting lignin compound with sulfuric acid having a concentration of at least about 95%, while maintaining the temperature of the reaction below 40.degree. C. for a sufficient time to sulfonate the same. Sulfuric acid sulfonation increases the organically bound sulfonic acid content of the starting lignin compound at least about 1.7 moles sulfonic acid per mole of lignin, while providing water-solubility of the product at a wide range of pH levels.