Abstract: Coatings may be used to discourage agglomeration and dust formation when handling seeds. Aqueous emulsions suitable for coating seeds and other substrates may comprise an aqueous fluid, a wax, and a polymer blend comprising shellac, a film-forming polymer that is water-soluble or biodegradable, and, optionally, a plasticizer, in which the wax is emulsified as solids in the aqueous fluid and the polymer blend is at least partially dissolved in the aqueous fluid. Optionally, the aqueous emulsions may comprise at least one effect pigment and/or at least one crosslinking agent. The wax and/or the plasticizer may also be naturally sourced as well. Thin-film coatings upon seeds or other substrates may comprise the wax and the polymer blend, in which the shellac is distributed as a continuous phase in the thin-film coating.

Abstract: Coatings may be used to discourage agglomeration and dust formation when handling seeds. Aqueous emulsions suitable for coating seeds and other substrates may comprise an aqueous fluid, a film-forming polymer that is water-soluble or biodegradable, optionally, a plasticizer, and shellac particles dispersed in solid form in the aqueous fluid. The film-forming polymer is at least partially dissolved in the aqueous fluid. Optionally, the aqueous emulsions may comprise at least one effect pigment, and/or at least one wax, and/or one or more of at least one surfactant, at least one biocide, at least one preservative, at least one second film-forming polymer, at least one crosslinking agent, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: Aqueous primer compositions suitable for electrophotographic printing and inkjet printing are frequently incompatible with one another, such that coated substrates for each printing technique need to be stockpiled separately. Aqueous primer compositions containing components to facilitate both electrophotographic printing and inkjet printing and that remain compatible with each other may comprise a polyvalent metal salt dispersed in an aqueous fluid, and an amine-functionalized copolymer dispersed as an emulsion in the aqueous fluid, in which the amine-functionalized copolymer has an amine number of about 10 to about 180 mg KOH/g copolymer and a glass transition temperature of about 0° C. to about 50° C. Suitable amine-functionalized copolymers may be formed by an emulsion polymerization reaction of one or more first ethylenically unsaturated monomers lacking an amine group and one or more second ethylenically unsaturated monomers bearing at least one amine group.

Abstract: Electrophotographic printing techniques offer excellent image quality, but image adhesion to a desired substrate may be problematic in many instances. Primer coatings for improving image adhesion to a substrate may be formed from primer compositions comprising a fluid and an amine-functionalized copolymer dispersed in the fluid as an emulsion, in which the amine-functionalized copolymer has an amine number of about 10 to about 180 mg KOH/g copolymer. The fluid may be aqueous or organic. Suitable amine-functionalized copolymers may be formed by an emulsion polymerization reaction of one or more first ethylenically unsaturated monomers lacking an amine group and one or more second ethylenically unsaturated monomers bearing at least one amine group. The at least one amine group comprises a side chain of the amine-functionalized copolymer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a coated film structure including a substrate layer, an overcoat layer, and at least one intermediate layer disposed between the substrate layer and the overcoat layer. The substrate layer includes a polymer film substrate, the overcoat layer includes an acid-functional copolymer, and the at least one intermediate layer includes aluminum oxide. The coated film structure has an oxygen transmission rate of less than about 3.00 cm3/m2/day at 50% relative humidity and 23° C. as measured in accordance with ASTM D3985. Further, the coated film structure has a water vapor transmission rate of less than 2.50 g/m2/day at 90% relative humidity and 37.8° C. as measured in accordance with ASTM E-398.

Abstract: Coating formulations capable of forming coatings exhibiting minimal or no blushing may comprise an aqueous carrier fluid, an amine-terminated polyamide, a resin, an acid catalyst, and a water-soluble fluorescent compound. The resin may comprise at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an aminoplast melamine-based resin, a benzoguanamine-based resin, a cresolformaldehyde-based resin, and any combination thereof. Such coating formulations may be curable in at least about 1 minute at 200° F. Coatings formed therefrom may comprise a crosslinked reaction product of the amine-terminated polyamide and the resin. The water-soluble fluorescent compound may be compliant with 21 CFR § 175.300 (2019), of which quinine is a representative example. Such coatings that are compliant with 21 CFR § 175.300 may be disposed upon a surface in contact with a foodstuff, such as upon at least a portion of an easy-open end of a can or similar container.

Abstract: Surfactants are commonly employed to prepare aqueous polymer emulsions (latex emulsions) used for forming polymer coatings. Migration of surfactants following polymer coating deposition can be problematic, and poor surface adhesion may occur in some cases. Polymer emulsions leading to improved surface adhesion and other advantageous properties may comprise: an aqueous fluid, a plurality of core particles, a polymer layer formed around at least a majority of the plurality of core particles, and one or more surfactants. The polymer layer comprises a polymer formed from one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The one or more surfactants comprise at least one reactive surfactant having an ethylenic unsaturation that is covalently incorporated within the polymer. The at least one reactive surfactant is absent from the core particles when the polymer layer is formed thereon. The polymer layer is substantially uniform in composition.

Abstract: A coated film with barrier properties can include a film comprising a layer selected from the group consisting of a polymer layer, vacuum applied coating, a printed layer, and a primer coating; an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer/ethylene acrylic acid copolymer blend (EVOH/EAA) barrier coating on the layer and comprising ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) and ethylene acrylic acid copolymer (EAA) at a weight ratio of EVOH to EAA of 1.5:1 to about 6:1, wherein the EAA has an acrylic acid content of 10 wt % to 35 wt %; and wherein the coated film has percent reduction in oxygen transmission rate (23° C., 50% relative humidity) of 80% or greater relative to a same film without the EVOH/EAA barrier coating.

Abstract: Electrophotographic printing techniques offer excellent image quality, but image adhesion to a desired substrate may be problematic in many instances. Primer coatings for improving image adhesion to a substrate may be formed from primer compositions comprising a fluid and an amine-functionalized copolymer dispersed in the fluid as an emulsion, in which the amine-functionalized copolymer has an amine number of about 10 to about 180 mg KOH/g copolymer. The fluid may be aqueous or organic. Suitable amine-functionalized copolymers may be formed by an emulsion polymerization reaction of one or more first ethylenically unsaturated monomers lacking an amine group and one or more second ethylenically unsaturated monomers bearing at least one amine group. The at least one amine group comprises a side chain of the amine-functionalized copolymer.

Abstract: Aqueous primer compositions suitable for electrophotographic printing and inkjet printing are frequently incompatible with one another, such that coated substrates for each printing technique need to be stockpiled separately. Aqueous primer compositions containing components to facilitate both electrophotographic printing and inkjet printing and that remain compatible with each other may comprise a polyvalent metal salt dispersed in an aqueous fluid, and an amine-functionalized copolymer dispersed as an emulsion in the aqueous fluid, in which the amine-functionalized copolymer has an amine number of about 10 to about 180 mg KOH/g copolymer and a glass transition temperature of about 0° C. to about 50° C. Suitable amine-functionalized copolymers may be formed by an emulsion polymerization reaction of one or more first ethylenically unsaturated monomers lacking an amine group and one or more second ethylenically unsaturated monomers bearing at least one amine group.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a coated film structure including a substrate layer, an overcoat layer, and at least one intermediate layer disposed between the substrate layer and the overcoat layer. The substrate layer includes a polymer film substrate, the overcoat layer includes an acid-functional copolymer, and the at least one intermediate layer includes aluminum oxide. The coated film structure has an oxygen transmission rate of less than about 3.00 cm3/m2/day at 50% relative humidity and 23° C. as measured in accordance with ASTM D3985. Further, the coated film structure has a water vapor transmission rate of less than 2.50 g/m2/day at 90% relative humidity and 37.8° C. as measured in accordance with ASTM E-398.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a coated film structure including a substrate layer, an overcoat layer, and at least one intermediate layer disposed between the substrate layer and the overcoat layer. The substrate layer includes a polymer film substrate, the overcoat layer includes polyvinyl alcohol, and the at least one intermediate layer includes aluminum oxide. The substrate layer has a thickness from 1 ?m to 120 ?m and the overcoat layer has a dry coat weight of from about 0.05 g/m2 to about 1.5 g/m2. The coated film structure has an oxygen transmission rate of less than about 0.70 cm3/m2/day at 90% relative humidity and 23° C. as measured in accordance with ASTM D3985. Further, the coated film structure has a water vapor transmission rate of less than 1.00 g/m2/day at 90% relative humidity and 37.8° C. as measured in accordance with ASTM E-398.

Abstract: Various embodiments provided herein include a primer coating formulation that includes an aqueous dispersion comprising a metal salt and a copolymer of ethylene and one or more acid-based monomers. Also described are embodiments of an aqueous dispersion including a blend a co-binder and ethylene copolymerized with an acid-based monomer neutralized to form an ionomer. Embodiments provided herein also provide a method including applying to a substrate an aqueous dispersion comprising ethylene copolymerized with an acid-based monomer neutralized to form an ionomer.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide a coating composition including an aqueous acrylic/polyurethane dispersion. The aqueous acrylic/polyurethane dispersion is produced from at least one isocyanate component, a polyol mixture, and at least one acrylate solvent. The polyol mixture includes a polyester polyol and at least two different oleo-based polyols. The coating composition exhibits improved chemical resistance without sacrificing other properties, such as hardness and abrasion resistance.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to primer coatings, polymeric substrates, and methods of producing thereof, which provide enhanced adhesion and enhanced chemical and water resistance properties. The primer coatings comprise functionalized styrene-butadiene and ink adhesion promoter.

Abstract: Coated seeds and methods for reducing seed dust and increasing seed flowability are disclosed. The coated seeds include a seed and a coating composition. The coating composition includes a binder comprising an ethylene copolymer and a lubricant comprising a wax composition. In some embodiments, the ethylene copolymer includes an ethylene monomer and at least one comonomer. The comonomer is selected from acrylic acid, acetic acid, derivatives thereof, or mixtures thereof. In some embodiments, the wax comprises a Fischer-Tropsch wax, a carnauba wax, a polyethylene wax, a soy wax, a paraffin wax, a scale wax, a slack wax, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of an aqueous-based dispersion of a hydrolytically unstable polymer comprise particles of said hydrolytically unstable polymer and a stabilizing agent in water. The dispersion is substantially free of volatile organic solvents.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a coated film structure including a substrate layer, an overcoat layer, and at least one intermediate layer disposed between the substrate layer and the overcoat layer. The substrate layer includes a polymer film substrate, the overcoat layer includes polyvinyl alcohol, and the at least one intermediate layer includes aluminum oxide. The substrate layer has a thickness from 1 ?m to 120 ?m and the overcoat layer has a dry coat weight of from about 0.05 g/m2 to about 1.5 g/m2. The coated film structure has an oxygen transmission rate of less than about 0.70 cm3/m2/day at 90% relative humidity and 23° C. as measured in accordance with ASTM D3985. Further, the coated film structure has a water vapor transmission rate of less than 1.00 g/m2/day at 90% relative humidity and 37.8° C. as measured in accordance with ASTM E-398.

Abstract: A primer coating is provided for use on polymeric substrates to enhance the adhesion of metallized coatings to the substrates. The primer coating also improves the gas barrier properties of the substrate when used in combination with a metallized coating. The primer coating includes an amorphous polyvinyl alcohol, polyethyleneimine, and optionally, an aqueous dispersion of polyurethane. The primer coating may be applied to a variety of polymeric substrates including polylactic acid, polyethylene terephthalate, biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate, oriented polypropylene, biaxially oriented polypropylene, and biaxially oriented polyamide. When used in combination with the subsequently applied metallized coating, an oxygen transmission rate of about 0.1 and 5.0 cc/m2/day at 0% relative humidity is achieved.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to primer coatings, polymeric substrates, and methods of producing thereof, which provide enhanced adhesion and enhanced chemical and water resistance properties. The primer coatings comprise functionalized styrene-butadiene and ink adhesion promoter.