Abstract: A waterborne hydrophobic barrier coating formulation comprising a blend of a poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion or a vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) polymer emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion which, when applied to a substrate, such as a nonwoven web, an absorbent pad, or a textile, and dried, has a hydrostatic head barrier sufficient to prevent passage of fluids but allow passage of water vapor through it. A multi-layer material comprising at least one layer of a nonwoven web, an absorbent pad, or a textile, and at least one layer of a blend of a poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion and a paraffin wax emulsion or a VAE polymer emulsion and paraffin wax emulsion. The emulsion blend, after drying, has a hydrostatic head barrier sufficient to prevent passage of fluids through it but allow passage of water vapor.

Abstract: The reaction of unsaturated carbonates such as vinyl ethylene carbonate with N-aminoethylimidazolidone (TAM) under mild conditions generates a mixture of two vinyl and hydroxy functional imidazolidone carbamates which polymerize readily into acrylate or vinyl acetate based emulsion polymers. The polymers show enhanced wet adhesion (wet scrubbability) in latex paints and coatings.

Abstract: Aqueous based emulsion copolymers containing vinyl ethylene carbonate, vinyl acetate, and one or more other ethylenically unsaturated monomers, and aqueous based poly(vinyl alcohol)-containing emulsion copolymers formed by emulsion copolymerization of vinyl ethylene carbonate, vinyl acetate, and optionally one or more other ethylenically unsaturated monomer, in the presence of poly(vinyl alcohol). These emulsion copolymers can be used in a variety of applications such as adhesives and coatings.

Abstract: This invention is directed an alkylphenol ethoxylate-free surfactant system for preparation of polymer emulsions. The surfactant system comprises a combination of a specific active anionic surfactant (sodium laureth sulfate containing 1 to 12 moles of ethylene oxide) and a specific active nonionic surfactant (a secondary alcohol ethoxylate containing 7 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide or an ethoxylated branched primary alcohol containing 3 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vinyl acetate based polymer latex composition obtained by emulsion polymerization, the polymer comprising PVOH, and a monomer mixture, said monomer mixture comprising vinyl acetate, and a pre-crosslinking monomer selected from one or more polyethylenically unsaturated compounds wherein said pre-crosslinking monomer is present in amount of less than 0.01% by weight based on the total monomer content and which pre-crosslinking monomer is initially charged to the polymerization reaction mixture. The invention further relates to use of the vinyl acetate based polymer latex in an adhesive, preferably a woodworking adhesive and to an adhesive, preferably a woodworking adhesive comprising said latex.

Abstract: The reaction of unsaturated carbonates such as vinyl ethylene carbonate with N-aminoethylimidazolidone (TAM) under mild conditions generates a mixture of two vinyl and hydroxy functional imidazolidone carbamates which polymerize readily into acrylate or vinyl acetate based emulsion polymers. The polymers show enhanced wet adhesion (wet scrubbability) in latex paints and coatings.

Abstract: A process for forming a synthetic based nonwoven web bonded with a crosslinkable polymer wherein an aqueous polymeric emulsion containing a crosslinkable polymer is applied to the synthetic based nonwoven web, the water removed, and the crosslinkable polymer crosslinked. The crosslinkable polymer incorporates acetoacetate functionality and carboxylic acid functionality; wherein crosslinking is achieved by the reaction of the acetoacetate with an effective amount of a polyaldehyde and the reaction of the carboxylic acid with an effective amount of a polyaziridine compound.

Abstract: Improved ink jet paper coatings which impart high optical density images and excellent water resistance by the incorporation of an amine functional, colloid-stabilized emulsion into the coating formulation. The improvement resides in the use of amine functional monomers, such as 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate (DMAEMA), which are emulsion copolymerized with other ethylenically unsaturated monomers, such as vinyl acetate, in the presence of a large amount of a colloid stabilizing polymer having a plurality of pendent hydroxyl groups; preferably, poly(vinyl alcohol).

Abstract: This invention relates to a dual crosslinkable polymer/crosslinking system particularly suited for use in preparing high quality nonwoven products. The polymeric binders incorporate at least two different but reactive functionalities, i.e., hydroxy and carboxyl, and which are capable of reacting with two other multifunctional reactants, i.e., polyaldehydes and aziridines, each of which reacts with at least one of the functionalities present in the polymer. This selection of reactive functionality coupled with the selection of crosslinking agents permits ambient temperature cure.

Abstract: Aqueous based graft emulsion copolymers comprising a polymer having a plurality of hydroxyl groups, preferably a vinyl alcohol homo- or copolymer, grafted with a polyethylene. The graft emulsion copolymer can be prepared by polymerizing ethylene and, optionally another ethylenically unsaturated monomer, in an aqueous solution of a polymer having a plurality of pendent hydroxyl groups, especially poly(vinyl alcohol). The graft emulsion copolymer product can have a polyethylene content ranging from 50 to 95 wt %, hydroxyl-containing polymer ranging from 5 to 50 wt %, and up to 45 wt % of another polymerized ethylenically unsaturated monomer. Polymerization is carried out in an aqueous solution containing at least 5 wt %, preferably 10 wt %, of a hydroxyl-containing polymer having a degree of polymerization of 50 to 2200, preferably 100 to 500.

Abstract: High performance filters comprise a basestock impregnated with an aqueous based poly(vinyl alcohol) graft emulsion copolymer as binder. The aqueous based poly(vinyl alcohol) graft emulsion copolymer binder is prepared by graft polymerizing one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomer in an aqueous poly(vinyl alcohol) solution in which at least 30% of the total poly(vinyl alcohol) is 70 to 97 mol % hydrolyzed.

Abstract: A continuous emulsion polymerization process consisting of multiple stirred-tanks in series is used to produce a broad particle-size distribution for vinyl acetate-based emulsions utilizing polyvinyl alcohol as a protective colloid. When low-molecular-weight grades of PVOH and a continuous process are employed, a high-solids emulsion can be produced. This process eliminates the need for a co-surfactant, which is required to make similar high-solids emulsions via a batch process.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved vinyl acetate/ethylene copolymers emulsions polymerized in the presence of colloidal, nonionic, water dispersible polyurethanes. The improvement resides in polymerizing the vinyl acetate and ethylene in the presence of a costabilizer comprised of the colloidal, nonionic, water dispersible polyurethanes and a polyoxyethylene-polyalkylene glycol, a particularly polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene glycols.