Abstract: Hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives are prepared by free-radical copolymerizing an acrylic-based comonomer(s) with allyl acrylate or methacrylate to produce a prepolymer with an ethylenically saturated backbone containing pendant allylic unsaturation which is then applied in fluid form to a substrate and thereafter subjected to electron beam curing.

Abstract: Dried, free-flowing powdered foodstuffs are produced from high fat containing foods by adding thereto a grinding agent comprising a food-grade film-forming material which has been spray-dried from solution in the presence of a latent gas and which is characterized by a bulk density within the range of 3 to 25 pounds per cubic foot and, additionally in the case of solid foodstuffs, grinding the mixture to effect powdering.

Abstract: Primer compositions useful in the cure of adhesive compositions containing acrylate and/or methacrylate monomers, chlorosulfonated polyethylene and a peroxy free radical generator comprise (a) the condensation product of an aldehyde and a primary or secondary amine and (b) a salt of a non-transition metal selected from the group consisting of lead, tin, zinc, calcium, strontium, barium and cadmium. These primers and the two part adhesives prepared therewith are characterized by superior speed of cure and final bond strength.

Abstract: A cold-water dispersible, modified starch characterized by forming a gel having a Bloom strength of at least 50 grams is prepared by reacting a tapioca starch with a crosslinking agent to within defined Brabender viscosity limits; converting the crosslinked starch in a sufficient amount to provide the modified starch with gelling properties; and drum-drying the crosslinked and converted starch to obtain the modified starch product. The gelling instant starch thus prepared is particularly useful in food systems of the type which gel upon standing, such as pie filling, jellies, and puddings.

Abstract: A cold-water dispersible, modified starch characterized by forming a gel having a Bloom strength of at least 60 grams is prepared by reacting a potato starch with a crosslinking agent to within defined Brabender viscosity limits sufficient to provide the modified starch with gelling properties and drum-drying the crosslinked starch to obtain the modified starch product. The starch may be optionally converted to a fluidity starch either before or after the crosslinking step and prior to drum drying. The gelling instant starch thus prepared is particularly useful in food systems of the type which gel upon standing, such as pie fillings, jellies, and puddings.

Abstract: Starch is phosphorylated by a virtually pollution-free, continuous process whereby an aqueous reagent solution of a tripolyphosphate, orthophosphate or pyrophosphate salt or a mixture thereof is sprayed onto a moist starch cake on a rotary vacuum filter in an amount sufficient to achieve efficient impregnation of the starch cake without losing significant levels of salt to the effluent. In a preferred embodiment, the reagent solution contains alkali metal tripolyphosphate salt and is obtained by diluting a concentrated solution thereof. The thus-impregnated starch is subsequently dried and heat-reacted by known procedures to produce an orthophosphate starch monoester.

Abstract: A size mixture comprising a higher organic ketene dimer and polyoxyalkylene alkyl or alkyl-aryl ether or the corresponding mono- or di-ester is used to size paper products. In accordance with a preferred embodiment the liquid size mixture is added directly to the paper stock system without prior emulsification.

Abstract: Improved storage-stable anaerobic curing adhesive compositions useful as anaerobic adhesives and sealants are prepared by first mixing a polymerizable acrylate ester monomer, an inhibitor for free radical polymerization, a chelator, and at least an effective amount of an accelerator system consisting of an N-substituted sulfonamide and an aromatic tertiary amine. The resultant homogeneous mixture is thereafter maintained at a temperature of at least about 20.degree. C. for a period of time sufficient to provide the composition with anaerobic curing properties and a specified minimum amount of active oxygen. In one embodiment, the mixture is stirred at a temperature of 45.degree.-80.degree. C. for 10-30 hours. In another embodiment, the mixture is maintained at an elevated temperature without stirring.

Abstract: PET bottle assemblies are prepared from a PET bottle which has been blow-molded and joined to a HDPE base cup with a hot melt adhesive which consists essentially of a blend of: (1) a block copolymer selected from the class consisting of: (a) A-B-A block copolymer where A is a monovinyl aromatic hydrocarbon and B is either a conjugated diene or a rubbery mono-olefin and (b) a teleblock copolymer comprising molecules having at least three branches radially branching out from a central hub, each said branch having polystyrene terminal blocks and a butadiene segment in the center; (2) at least one tackifying resin which serves to extend the adhesive properties of the system; (3) at least one stabilizer; and (4) at least one wax or oil diluent.The resultant assemblies are characterized by bonds or joints which possess an unusual combination of excellent low and high temperature adhesion and flexibility as well as high bond strengths.

Abstract: A cold-water dispersible, modified starch characterized by forming a gel having a Bloom strength of at least 45 grams is prepared by converting a tapioca starch to a water fluidity of about 10 to 63, preferably 20 to 40; reacting the starch with a crosslinking agent to within defined Brabender viscosity limits sufficient to provide the modified starch with gelling properties; and drum-drying the converted, crosslinked starch to obtain the modified starch product. The gelling instant starch thus prepared is particularly useful in food systems of the type which gel upon standing, such as pie fillings, jellies, and puddings.

Abstract: The solubility of hair spray resins derived from copolymers of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids and vinyl or vinylidene monomers in alcohol-hydrocarbon propellent systems is substantially increased by use of specific long chain amines as neutralizing agents therein.

Abstract: In an improved process for preparing water-dispersible chocolate liquor, melted chocolate liquor is mixed with starch and water in selected proportions, and the resulting mixture is then passed through an extruder at an elevated pressure and temperature for a period of time sufficient to partially hydrate the starch and finally extruded through an orifice. The product is preferably obtained in powder form and may be used in many applications such as dry food mixes.

Abstract: Nonpigmented aromatic alcohol based gelled wood stains are prepared from aniline dyestuffs, benzyl alcohol as solvent and dibenzylidene sorbitol as gellant therefor.

Abstract: The invention discloses a dual derivatizing process for the preparation of cold water swelling starches and foodstuffs thickened therewith. The starch base is first subjected to a primary crosslinking reaction using sodium trimetaphosphate (STMP) according to conventional techniques, then reslurried, treated with additional STMP and drum dried to effect a secondary cross-linking reaction in situ.

Abstract: An adhesive composition based on 2-cyanoacrylate esters contains as an anionic polymerization inhibitor an acid chelate formed of boric acid or a derivative thereof and a selected polyhydroxy compound. The chelate is conveniently formed in situ in the 2-cyanoacrylate ester, but may also be prepared separately and added to the ester directly. An exemplary acid chelate used as stabilizer is prepared from boric acid and pyrogallol. The resulting stabilized adhesive compositions have a rapid cure rate and may be used on a wide variety of substrates.

Abstract: An improved latex binder for nonwoven webs comprising an acrylate- and/or vinyl acetate-based copolymer containing 0.1-10% by weight of 2-hydroxyethyl or 2-hydroxypropyl acrylate or methacrylate is prepared by employing in combination with the copolymer 0.2-10% by weight, on latex solids, of anionic surfactant and 0.3-15% by weight, on latex solids, of nonionic surfactant in selected relative proportions and by adding to the copolymer 1-40% by weight, on latex solids, of a water-soluble salt. The resultant binder is characterized by being stable to coagulation at room temperature but coagulable at a temperature between 40.degree. and 85.degree. C. In the preparation of nonwoven fiber material, a nonwoven web is impregnated with the copolymer latex binder, heated to a temperature of within 40.degree. and 85.degree. C. sufficient to coagulate the binder within the web and thus prevent migration, and finally dried to form a chemically bonded, nonwoven fiber material in sheet form.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are prepared from a mixture of a specific pressure sensitive polymer, a chlorosulphonated polyethylene and a polymerizable vinyl compound. The compositions are cured to form a strong bond upon contact with a condensation reaction product of a primary or secondary amine and an aldehyde.

Abstract: Starch ether derivatives are prepared by reacting a starch base with about 0.5-100% by weight of a neutralized alkyl ester of 3-chloro-2-sulfopropionic acid, based on dry starch, and then isolating the resultant starch derivative. The 2-sulfo-2-carboxyethyl starch ethers thus prepared may be utilized in many applications, and are particularly useful as wet-end additives in paper manufacturing at low pH.

Abstract: Starch is phosphorylated by an improved pollution-free process which involves forming a reagent solution of an alkali metal tripolyphosphate salt in water having 20- 36% by weight of the salt dissolved therein, forming a starch cake containing no more than 45% by weight moisture, adding 2 - 30% by weight of the tripolyphosphate salt reagent solution to the starch cake, and drying and heat-reacting the thus-impregnated starch. In this process more efficient impregnation of the starch is achieved. The impregnation is preferably effected in a centrifuge.

Abstract: A novel class of photosensitive polymers are disclosed which are prepared by the reaction, preferably in the presence of a catalyst, of a reactive polymer, a halogenated cyclic anhydride and glycidyl ester of an alpha, beta-unsaturated carboxylic acid. These polymers are capable of undergoing vinyl-type polymerization when exposed to actinic radiation.