Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a free flowing powdered blend of a polysaccharide and a crystalline polyol for use as an edible adhesive for particulate materials such as seasonings and flavorings. The powdered adhesive blend can easily be mixed with seasonings or flavorings and will melt during a heating process to a sticky viscose liquid capable of adhering seasoning particles to the food substrate. The blends of the present invention have the benefits of being easy to prepare, use and store as they will stay a free flowing powder under most ambient conditions.

Abstract: Thermally-inhibited, pregelatinized non-granular starches and flours are prepared by pregelatinizing the starch or flour and thermally inhibiting the starch or flour by dehydrating the starch or flour to anhydrous or substantially anhydrous and then heat treating the dehydrated starch. The pregelatinization may be carried out prior to or after the thermal inhibition using known methods which disrupt the granular structure such by drum drying or jet cooking and spray-drying. Preferably the starch or flour is adjusted to a pH above 7.0 prior to the thermal inhibition. The starch may be dehydrated by heating the starch in a suitable heating apparatus, by extracting the water from the starch using a solvent such as ethanol, or by freeze drying the starch. Preferably the starch or flour is treated with a solvent to remove proteins and/or lipids and thus prevent off flavors.

Abstract: A multipurpose hot melt adhesive comprising endblock resin in combination with a radial or linear SBS copolymer having a solution viscosity greater than 1000 cPs at 25% in toluene suitable for use as both a construction and elastic attachment adhesive in disposable products is disclosed.

Abstract: Thermally-inhibited starches and flours which are functionally equivalent to chemically-crosslinked starches are prepared by a process which comprises the steps of dehydrating a granular starch or flour to anhydrous or substantially anhydrous (<1% moisture) and heat treating the dehydrated starch or flour for a time and at a temperature sufficient to inhibit the starch, (e.g., 120-180° C. for up to 20 hours). Preferably the pH of the starch is adjusted to neutral or greater (e.g., pH 8-9.5) prior to the dehydration. The dehydration may be a thermal dehydration carried out simultaneously with the heat treatment or a non-thermal dehydration carried out by extraction with a solvent (e.g., ethanol) or by freeze drying.

Abstract: A thermally-inhibited granular starch or flour is used as an ingredient in various foods. The thermally-inhibited starches are functionally equivalent to chemically cross-linked starches. The stashes or flours are prepared by dehydrating the starch or flour to anhydrous or substantially anhydrous (<1% moisture), preferably at a neutral or basic pH, and heat treating the dehydrated starch or flour for a time sufficient to inhibit the starch to the desired degree. The dehydration may be carried out by heating the starch, extracting the starch with a solvent, or freeze drying the starch. The starch may be pregelatinized prior to or after thermal inhibition using known methods which do not substantially rupture the starch granules.

Abstract: The use of up to about 20 parts by weight of an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of the water soluble polyalkylene glycol ethers in conventional waterborne packaging and converting adhesives provides comparable or better adhesive products with reduced environmental and health related problems.

Abstract: A paper saturant composition comprising an aqueous emulsion polymer prepared by reacting at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and from about 0.1 to about 5 weight percent, based on the total weight of ethylenically unsaturated monomer, of a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymerizable surfactant having a terminal allyl amine moiety. Paper saturated with the emulsion is especially useful in the production of core sheets used to prepare decorative laminates.

Abstract: A remoistenable hot melt adhesive composition comprising (i) 25 to 80% by weight of a sulfonated polyester;(ii) 3 to 40% by weight of an anionic or cationic plasticizer;(iii) 0 to 40% by weight of a polar tackifier;(iv) 0 to 3% by weight of an antioxidant; and(v) 10 to 35% by weight of a polar wax; and(vi) optionally 0 to 30% nonionic plasticizer, wherein the total of (i)-(vi) to equal 100% by weight.

Abstract: A process for the production of ethylene vinyl acetate based polymer emulsions having solids levels greater than about 65% by weight comprising the steps of:i) providing a polymer seed selected from the group consisting of vinyl acetate, ethylene vinyl acetate, acrylic, vinyl-acrylic and styrene (meth) acrylic having a particle size of 0.15 to 2.5 microns;ii) polymerizing vinyl acetate and ethylene monomers in the presence of 5 to 15% by weight of the final emulsion of said polymer seed;said polymerization of step (ii) being carried out in the presence of a surfactant system comprising polyvinyl alcohol and a nonionic emulsifier.

Abstract: In a process for the polymerization of aqueous ethylene vinyl acetate emulsions wherein the polymerization is carried out in the presence of a stabilizing system comprising polyvinyl alcohol and a surfactant, the improvement which comprises using a stabilizing system consisting essentially of 2 to 8% polyvinyl alcohol and 0.25 to 4% of at least one surface-active compound comprising the addition products of 50 to 70 moles of ethylene oxide adducted to straight-chained or branch-chained alkanols or alkylphenols containing 6 to 22 carbon atoms in the alkyl group and having an HLB value equal to or greater than 18.0, the amounts being based on total vinyl acetate.

Abstract: Thermally-inhibited starches and flours which are functionally equivalent to chemically-crosslinked starches are prepared by a process which comprises the steps of dehydrating a granular starch or flour to anhydrous or substantially anhydrous (<1% moisture) and heat treating the dehydrated starch or flour for a time and at a temperature sufficient to inhibit the starch, (e.g., 120-180.degree. C. for up to 20 hours). Preferably the pH of the starch is adjusted to neutral or greater (e.g., pH 8-9.5) prior to the dehydration. The dehydration may be a thermal dehydration carried out simultaneously with the heat treatment or a non-thermal dehydration carried out by extraction with a solvent (e.g., ethanol) or by freeze drying.

Abstract: A biodegradable composition suitable for the manufacture of low density loose-fill packing by extrusion, which is an aqueous dispersion comprising (1) finely divided particles of a gelatinizable starch product and (2) a water-soluble polymer dispersed in (3) water having dissolved therein (4) a copolymer of vinyl, methyl, ether and maleic anhydride.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus and method of bookbinding in which the clamp for the book block is braced at least while it is stationed at a cover applicator, whereby to permit the applicator to apply high forces to the book when positioning the cover. This in turn permits the use of pressure-unstable adhesives, such as adhesive emulsions, and leads to semi-finished books that are handleable and can be subjected to further processing immediately after formation.

Abstract: A one-part cold crosslinking emulsion composition containing, in an aqueous medium, a double-structure fine grain comprising the following Component (A) 1 and the following Component (B) 2 covering the same, wherein the following Component (C) is contained in Component (B) 2:(A) a copolymer comprising an epoxy group-containing monomer and an ethylenic unsaturated monomer;(B) a copolymer comprising an unsaturated carboxylic acid and an ethylenic unsaturated monomer; and(C) a low molecular weight monofunctional epoxy compound.

Abstract: A solvent-free one-part hot melt polyurethane adhesive or sealant composition which is solid at room temperature comprising 10 to 70% by weight of a urethane prepolymer having an isocyanate content of 0.25 to 15% and an isocyanate index greater than 1 and 30 to 90% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated polymer having a number average molecular weight of 4,000 to 15,000 as determined by Gel Permeation Chromatography using a PL Gel,Mixed 10 micron column, a Shimadzu Model RID 6A Detector with a tetrahydrofuran carrier solvent at a flow rate of 1 milliliter per minute, the polymer containing sufficient hydroxyl functionality to provide an OH number of 5 to 15.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive masses are provided with a tackless surface by a process which comprises the steps of: a) extruding the hot melt adhesive through an appropriate die orifice; b) spraying the surface of the extruded adhesive with a molten film forming low molecular weight polymer or formulated polymeric material, the material being selected so that it will not appreciably detract from the properties of the adhesive composition when remelted therewith; c) heating the surface of the coated adhesive at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to re-melt the film forming polymer so as to form a continuous coating thereof yet insufficient to appreciably melt the adhesive; and d) cooling the thus coated adhesive mass to a temperature suitable for handling.

Abstract: A method for improving the strike through properties of hot melt adhesive compositions comprising the step of incorporating therein a nonionic fluorchemical surfactant in an amount of 0.1 to 10 parts by weight per 100 parts adhesive.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition comprising(i) 10 to 90% by weight of a sulfonated polyester condensation polymer;(ii) 0 to 80% by weight of a compatible tackifier;(iii) 0 to 40% by weight of a compatible plasticizer;(iv) 5 to 40% by weight of a compatible wax diluent with a molecular weight below 500 g/mole containing at least one polar functional group, said group being present at a concentration greater than 3.times.10.sup.-3 equivalents per gram;(v) 0 to 60% by weight of a compatible crystalline thermoplastic polymer; and(vi) 0 to 3% by weight of a stabilizer,the total of (i)-(vi) to equal 100% by weight.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition wherein fine grains coated with water soluble resin composed of three monomers are contained in aqueous medium, each of said fine grains are composed of aqueous resin of ethylenically unsaturated monomer and aqueous colloidal silica, which are coexistent each other. Therefore, the aqueous coating composition is superior in not only contamination resistance, but also waterproof and weatherproof. The paint film formed by the above aqueous coating composition is excellent in its strength. Accordingly, this aqueous coating composition is useful for a coating base of exterior type coating material.

Abstract: In a hot melt adhesive comprising a thermoplastic block copolymer containing a block copolymer represented by formula (1) shown below (component A), tackifier (component B), diluent (component C) and stabilizer (component D), the content of component (A) is 10 to 40% by weight, the content of component (B) is 30 to 70% by weight, the content of component (C) is 30% by weight or less, and the content of component (D) is 0.1 to 4% by weight, all based on the total amount of said hot melt adhesive.A.sub.1 -B-A.sub.2 (1)wherein A.sub.1 and A.sub.2 are aromatic vinyl copolymer blocks having different molecular weights, and B is a conjugated diene polymer or hydrogenated derivative thereof;Accordingly, the hot melt adhesive described above not only fulfills the basic requirements such as adhesiveness to a polyolefin film, stability, holding ability and low cost, but also exhibits an excellent low temperature adhesiveness and satisfactory handling during spray coating process.