Abstract: A pre-patterned device substrate device-attach transfer tape is described which allows a one step mounting of adhesive patterns on a device substrate in the desired configuration for later mount of surface mounted devices (e.g., semiconductor dies) thereon. The tape product contains the adhesive pattern in a mirror image to that desired on the exposed surface of the device substrate. The product of the present invention is utilized by bringing the tape product into contact with the device substrate so that the adhesive on the carrier film bonds to the desired surface of the device substrate thereby bringing the adhesive patterns into the desired configuration desired on the device substrate. The use of pressure and, possibly, heat preferentially bonds the adhesive to the device substrate and allows for later stripping of the support film from the support film/adhesive/device substrate composite.

Abstract: The invention provides cost effective cementiferous compositions having superior flow characteristics imparted by the incorporation therein of a copolymer of an ethylenically polymerizable carboxylic acid, an alkyl ester of a ethylenically polymerizable carboxylic acid and, optionally, a third ethylenically unsaturated comonomer.

Abstract: A method for providing a polyolefin resin substrate with an adhesive coating having high adhesiveness and thermal resistance comprising the following steps:1. coating the surface of said polyolefin substrate with a primer film having at least 2 hydroxy groups, and2. coating said primer film with a molten layer of moisture setting hot melt urethane adhesive composition comprising a urethane prepolymer containing at least 2 NCO radicals.

Abstract: A biodegradable shaped product comprising an expanded high amylose starch product having at least 45% by weight amylose content, said expanded product having a low density, closed cell structure with good resilience and compressibility.Another embodiment provides a biodegradable packaging material comprising an expanded, low density, closed cell starch product, the starch having at least 45% by weight amylose content and the expanded product having a bulk density of less than about 2.0 lb/ft.sup.3, a resiliency of at least about 50%, and a compressibility of from about 100 to 800 g/cm.sup.2.

Abstract: Flexible laminates are prepared using a room temperature curable, water-borne laminating adhesive. The adhesive consists essentially of a copolymer emulsion of an alkyl acrylate, alkyl methacrylate, styrene or vinyl ester, or mixtures thereof, and an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, and optional selected comonomers, combined with an epoxy resin emulsion and a polyfunctional amine. The flexible laminates are characterized by rapid room temperature curing, high bond strength, superior heat resistance and chemical and water resistance.

Abstract: A biodegradable shaped product comprising an expanded high amylose starch product having at least 45% by weight amylose content, said expanded product having a low density, closed cell structure with good resilience and compressibility.Another embodiment provides a biodegradable packaging material comprising an expanded, low density, closed cell starch product, the starch having at least 45% by weight amylose content and the expanded product having a bulk density of less than about 2.0 lb/ft.sup.3, a resiliency of at least about 50%, and a compressibility of from about 100 to 800 g/cm.sup.2.

Abstract: Bakery goods containing increased levels of dietary fiber while maintaining specific volume and softness can be prerpared by incorporating in the fiber containing bread a sufficient amount of functionalized dairy product containing a thickening polymer characterized by a viscosity of above about 200 centipoises and at shear rate of 12s.sup.-1.

Abstract: Epoxy compositions having improved toughness and flexibility comprising a polyepoxide of the formula ##STR1## wherein each X is H, allyl or glycidyl, Y is allyl or glycidyl and R is an alkyl of 1 to 4 carbons with there being at least two epoxy groups on the ring modified with a carboxy terminated polymer.

Abstract: Emulsion binders which do not generate formaldehyde during cure are prepared for use in nonwoven products by using a emulsion copolymer comprising by weight about 100 parts C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl acrylate or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl acrylates in combination with styrene, acrylonitrile, vinyl acetate and combinations thereof, about 1 to 20 parts hydroxyalkyl acrylate or methacrylate, about 2 to 20 parts meta or para isopropenyl-.alpha.,.alpha.-dimenthyl benyl isocyanate and optionally 0.1 to 5 parts of a multifunctional monomer. The binders are useful in the formation of heat resistant flexible products for use in roofing, flooring and filtering materials, as well as for facings and other applications in general purpose nonwoven products.

Abstract: Water dispersible, self-emulsifiable triglyceride compositions are provided. The compositions comprise the reaction product of a) a triglyceride oil/olefinic acid (or anhydride) addition product and b) a water soluble monofunctional polyalkylene oxide.

Abstract: The bonding of semiconductor chips to a substrate is described wherein the first step involves the bonding of a tacky, curable and partially cured chip bonding adhesive, which is releasably supported on a support film, to the surface of the chip intended to be bonded to the substrate. The second step involves the further partial heat curing of the adhesive to convert it to a non-tacky state so that the adhesive will not undesirably stick during handling and storage operations. Thereafter, the chip with its adherent adhesive can be mounted to a substrate at elevated temperature to convert the adhesive to a more tacky state. The final step involves the curing of the adhesive after it has been used to bond the chip to the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an elastic paint composition, having a substantially uniform mixture comprising:(A) a water-based polymer emulsion; containing at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of acrylic esters and methacrylic esters having a glass transition temperature of 30.degree. to -60.degree. C., and(B) (1) a reactive compound dissolved in an organic solvent, selected from the group consisting of a compound having at least three methacryloyl radicals and a molecular weight of at least 200 that becomes hardened by the reaction of their methacryloyl radicals with ultraviolet rays, and(2) a compound having at least one double bond and a molecular weight of at least 300 that becomes hardened by the oxidation reaction at the double bond, wherein the amount of said organic solvent is in the range of 5 to 50 percent, based on the weight of water in said mixture.

Abstract: Carpet coating compositions are disclosed which comprise 40 to 80 percent by weight filler and 20 to 60 percent by weight of a latex binder, the binder comprising an emulsion polymer ofa) 40 to 80% by weight of a vinyl ester of an alkomoic acid, the acid having from 1 to 13 carbon atoms;b) 5 to 25% by weight of a copolymerizable comonomer having a Tg of at least 50.degree. C.; and;c) 10 to 30% ethylene.

Abstract: Aminophosphonate-containing polymers of the formula:--B].sub.m [A].sub.nwhereinA represents repeating units from one or more ethylenically unsaturated comonomers;B is ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or methyl,X is hydrogen or an alkali metal,Z is CH.sub.2 --P(O)(OX).sub.2 or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, aryl, cyclohexyl or alkaryl, m/n is 0.01 to 0.5.The novel polymers of the present invention may be used as dispersants for concentrated aqueous particulate slurries, and as corrosion inhibitors and scale inhibitors in water treatment.

Abstract: This invention presents novel two-phase hair-fixing aerosol systems which are aqueous-based. The systems, which utilize dimethyl ether as a propellant (and also a solvent, as needed), can be shaken to form a semi-stable emulsion or mixture which is stable for a time sufficient for spraying, and are compatible with a wide variety of hair-fixing resins.

Abstract: Cases and cartons are formed and/or sealed using a specific class of low viscosity reactive urethane hot melt adhesive compositions which provide a fast setting, temperature resistant bond that is not attacked by aromatic oils solvents or petrochemical vapors.

Abstract: A thickened aqueous copolymer solution useful for thickening and improving the properties of latex systems comprising a copolymer having as monomeric units: about 79-99 percent of a (meth)acrylic acid salt of sodium, potassium, or ammonium; about 0-20 percent of (meth)acrylic acid; about 0-20 percent of a lower alkyl ester of (meth)acrylic acid; about 1-21 percent of surfactant units selected from the urea reaction product of a monoethylenically unsaturated monoisocyanate with a nonionic surfactant having amine functionality; and about 0-1 percent of a copolymerizable polyethylenically unsatured monomer, said percentages being by weight based on the total weight of monomeric units in said copolymer.

Abstract: Formaldehyde-free heat resistant binders for flexible nonwoven products may be prepared using an emulsion polymer comprising 100 parts by weight of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl acrylate or methacrylate or styrene/acrylate ester monomers, 0.5 to 5 parts of a hydroxyalkyl acrylate or methacrylate, 3 to 6 parts of methyl acrylamido glycolate methyl ether and 0.1 to 5 parts of a multifunctional comonomer. The binders are useful in the formation of heat resistant flexible products for use in roofing, flooring and filtering materials.

Abstract: A thickened aqueous copolymer solution useful for thickening and improving the properties of latex systems comprising a copolymer having as monomeric units: about 79-99 percent of a (meth)acrylic acid salt of sodium, potassium, or ammonium; about 0-20 percent of (meth)acrylic acid; about 0-20 percent of a lower alkyl ester of (meth)acrylic acid; about 1-21 percent of surfactant units selected from the urea reaction product of a monoethylenically unsaturated monoisocyanate with a nonionic surfactant having amine functionality; and about 0-1 percent of a copolymerizable polyethylenically unsatured monomer, said percentages being by weight based on the total weight of monomeric units in said copolymer.

Abstract: Water dispersible, self-emulsifiable triglyceride compositions are provided. The compositions comprise the reaction product of (a) a triglyceride oil/olefinic acid (or anhydride) addition product and (b) a water soluble monofunctional polyalkylene oxide.