Abstract: Described herein are carpet backing compositions prepared with paint. These compositions have (a) one or more first polymers, (b) one or more second polymers derived from a latex paint, (c) a filler, (d) a froth aid, and (e) a thickener. The compositions described herein solve several technical problems which have heretofore been inadequately addressed. The compositions described herein accept the required filler loading, can be applied easily without interference by paint components, have high solids contents, and dry or cure quickly. Methods for making the compositions and articles comprising the compositions are also described herein.

Abstract: Described herein are nonfluorinated polyurethanes having (a) a plurality of silicon polyol units and (b) a plurality of organic polyol units, wherein at least one of the organic polyol units has an ionizable group, and wherein the nonfluorinated polyurethanes are terminated by amino groups. The polyurethanes can be applied to a variety of different articles. The polyurethanes can impart a number of beneficial properties to an article including, but not limited to, liquid repellency, stain resistance, and bleach resistance. The nonfluorinated polyurethanes described herein are as effective or perform substantially better than fluorinated compounds currently used in the market. Methods for making the nonfluorinated polyurethanes are also described herein.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for imparting liquid repellency and dry soil resistance to fibers. The compositions are composed of (a) a silsesquioxane, (b) a wax, (c) a surfactant, and (b) water. Also disclosed are kits comprising (a) a first aqueous composition comprising a silsesquioxane and a first surfactant and (b) a second aqueous composition comprising a wax and a second surfactant. Finally, fibers and articles treated with the compositions and methods described herein are provided.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for imparting stain resistance, liquid repellency and enhanced antimicrobial activity to an article. The composition include a solvent, a surfactant, and an aluminum polymer. Also described herein are articles treated with the compositions and methods described herein.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for imparting odor resistance to an article. Also described herein are articles treated with the compositions and methods described herein.