Abstract: A two-part aqueous-based adhesive suitable for dry-bonding a polyether urethane foam to a rigid or semi-rigid substrate consists essentially of (a) an aqueous latex of an anionic emulsion polymer having a Tg of 0.degree. C. or below, preferably -5.degree. to -30.degree. C., an effective amount of a diepoxide or polyepoxide curing agent, and optionally, but preferably, an effective amount of a fugitive plasticizer. The polymer consists essentially of about 10-30% ethylene, 40 to 80% of vinyl acetate, 5-35% of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 -dialkyl maleate, and 4-10% of an ethylenically unsaturated acid monomer (e.g., acrylic acid). Suitable substrates include styrene board and fiberglass board.

Abstract: Temporarily bonded constructions, i.e., credit cards attached to paper stock for mailing to customers, may be prepared utilizing a non-pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive comprising 5-40% of specific A-B.A block copolymers and 95-60% plasticizing oil.

Abstract: Hot melt pressure sensitive prepared from (a) a rubbery block copolymer containing a rubbery polyisoprene midblock portion and a plurality of crystalline poly(vinylarene) endblocks; (b) a tackfying resin compatible with the midblock portion and (c) poly(alkyloxazoline); and (d) an antioxidant. These adhesives are characterized by exceptional elastic memory, high tensile strength and excellent peel adhesion and, as such, are especially suited for use in elasticized bands for disposable items.

Abstract: The present invention is a tape product suitable for use in the protection of semiconductor devices from alpha-particles. The product comprises a heat resistant support film, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer on one side of the support film, a least one alpha-particle protector member formed of a plastic material capable of protecting the semiconductor device releasably supported on the pressure sensitive adhesive, and a layer of heat resistant adhesive bonded to the plastic material on its side lying opposite to the side bonded to the pressure sensitive adhesive. Preferably, a primer layer lies between the heat resistant support film on the pressure sensitive adhesive to insure that clean removal of the support film and pressure sensitive adhesive from the surface of the alpha-particle protector member. In order to aid in this removal the surface of the alpha-particle protector member facing the pressure sensitive layer is also coated with a release coating.

Abstract: Textile warp sizing compositions and hydrophobic starch derivatives useful therefor are provided. The compositions strengthen and protect warp yarns as well as render textile lubricants uniformly dispersible thereon. The compositions additionally facilitate efficient lubricant removal during desizing. The hydrophobic starch derivatives contain an ether, simple ester or half-acid ester substituent with a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain of at least 5 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A wide range of materials may be encapsulated in a starch matrix by combining the material with a high temperature-stabilized pressurized dispersion of starch in the presence of salt. The temperature-stabilized starch dispersion acts as a protective colloid; upon subsequent rapid reduction of the pressure, the mixture cools and the starch polymer chains collapse upon themselves, encapsulating the core material in particulate form.

Abstract: Adhesive compositions having a Tg of -45.degree. to -25.degree. C. suitable for application to plasticized polyvinyl chloride comprising 30-70% by weight of a vinyl ester of a alkenoic acid; 10-30% by weight ethylene; 20-40% by weight of a di-2-ethylhexyl maleate or di-n-octyl maleate or the corresponding fumarate; and 1 to 10% by weight of a mono-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Polysaccharide esters containing aldehyde and acetal groups having the structural formulas ##STR1## are prepared by reacting a polysaccharide, such as a starch, gum, or cellulose, with an acetal-containing reagent which contains a functional group reactive with the hydroxyl groups of the polysaccharide; Z is a multivalent organic group: A and A' are independently a lower alkyl or together form at least a 5-membered cyclic acetal; x is at least 1; and y is at least 1. When x is >1 the esters are crosslinked. Typical reagents for introducing the acetal group include 3,3-diethoxypropionyl guanidine (itself a novel compound) and 4-(methylaminoacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal)-4-oxo-butanoic acid). The derivatives are useful in conventional applications such as coatings, adhesives, paper additives and foodstuffs.

Abstract: A shelf stable paper size is prepared from a mixture of a substituted cyclic dicarboxylic acid anhydride and an ethoxylated lanolin.

Abstract: A binder suitable for dielectric sealing may be prepared comprising a blend of a polyvinyl halide emulsion and an aqueous emulsion comprising a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid interpolymerized with(a) 5 to 28% by weight of ethylene;(b) 0.5 to 4% by a weight of an N-methylol containing copolymerizable monomer;(c) 0 to 3% by weight of a latex stabilizer; and(d) 0 to 1% by weight of at least one polyunsaturated copolymerizable monomer,the binder having a Tg of -15.degree. to +35.degree. C. and being buffered to a pH greater than 7.

Abstract: A method of finishing a concrete structure which comprises coating an aqueous acrylic acid esters resin emulsion including a special acrylic acid esters copolymer on the bare surface of a concrete structure and after dried, forming a cement-based finishing layer. The action of the film formed by said emulsion provides an improved adhesive bond strength between said concrete structure and the finishing layer, prevents breakage of the finishing layer almost permanently, and is, furthermore, effective in bonding the coated layers strongly, even when they are coated repeatedly.

Abstract: Polysaccharide aldehydes having the formula ##STR1## starch, cellulose, and gum aldehydes, are useful for imparting wet, dry, or temporary wet strength to paper. They are prepared by a non-oxidative method which involves reacting the polysaccharide base, in the presence of alkali, with a derivatizing acetal reagent having the general structure ##STR2## and then hydrolyzing the acetal by adjusting the pH to less than 7, preferably 2-4. In the formula, n is 1-3; R.sup.11 and R.sup.12 are independently an alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, or alkaryl group when n is 1, R.sup.11 or R.sup.12 is one of the groups when n is 2, or R.sup.11 and R.sup.12 are not present when n is 3; R.sup.13 is an alkyl group, optionally containing an ether linkage, or an aryl, aralkyl, or alkaryl group; R.sup.14 and R.sup.15 are individually a hydrogen or a methyl group; R.sup.16, R.sup.17, and R.sup.18 are individually an alkyl group; Y.sup.

Abstract: Woven pile fabrics, particularly upholstery fabrics and corduroy, characterized by a superior balance of strength and softness are back-coated utilizing an aqueous emulsion prepared by the emulsion polymerization of a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid interpolymerized with 10 to 30% by weight ethylene; 15 to 40% by weight of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 dialkyl maleate; to 5% by weight of copolymerizable N-methylol containing monomer; 0 to 4% by weight of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid and 0 to 1% by weight of a polyethylenically unsaturated comonomer.

Abstract: Woven pile fabrics, particularly upholstery fabrics and corduroy, characterized by a superior balance of strength and softness are backcoated utilizing an aqueous emulsion prepared by the emulsion polymerization of: 30 to 50% by weight of a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid; 10 to 30% by weight ethylene; 30 to 50% by weight of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 alkyl acrylate; 1 to 5% by weight of copolymerizable N-methylol containing monomer; 0 to 4% by weight of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid and 0 to 1% by weight of a polyethylenically unsaturated comonomer.

Abstract: Cationic cellulose graft copolymers obtained by the graft polymerization of a cellulose substrate and a cationic monomer are useful as textile treatment agents, especially as dye enchancers. As pretreatment agents, they improve dye yield, dye levelness and dye fastness properties and as after-treatment agents, they improve dye fastness and crock resistance properties.

Abstract: An improved and novel process for the preparation of an aqueous 3-chloro-2-sulfopropionic acid reagent involves the formation of a reaction mixture by adding acrylic acid to chlorosulfonic acid maintained at about 45.degree. to 130.degree. C., maintaining the mixture at about 60.degree.-130.degree. C. for about 2-6 hours, and adding sufficient water to the resulting anhydrous reagent to decompose the unreacted chlorosulfonic acid and dilute the reagent to a solids content of about 50-95%, preferably 70-90%. The reagent may be vacuum stripped to remove residual hydrochloric acid. Crystalline 3-chloro-2-sulfopropionic acid may be isolated from the aqueous reagent at a solids content above 80% and below 95%, preferably at 85%.

Abstract: Polysaccharide aldehydes having the general structure ##STR1## such as starch, cellulose and gum aldehydes, are useful for imparting wet, dry, or temporary wet strength to paper. They are prepared by a non-oxidative method which involves reacting the polysaccharide base, in the presence of alkali, with a derivatizing acetal reagent having the general structure ##STR2## and then hydrolyzing the acetal by adjusting the pH to less than 7, preferably 2-4. R is (CH.sub.2).sub.n or a divalent aromatic group and n os 0 or greater; R.sup.1, R.sup.6, and R.sup.7 are hydrogen or an organic group; R.sup.2, R.sup.5, and R.sup.8 are (CH.sub.2).sub.m with m being 1-6; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen or a lower alkyl; Y is an anion; Z is an organic group capable of reacting with the polysaccharide base to form an ether derivative and selected from the group consisting of an epoxide, ethylenically unsaturated group, halohydrin, and halogen; R.sup.

Abstract: Novel mono- or difunctional phenylacetylene-substituted Schiff's base monomers useful in the preparation of electrically conducting polymers is disclosed. On heating, these monomers melt to a viscous liquid state, and on continued heating above about 300.degree. C. polymerize to form an electrically insulating thermoset polymer. On further post-cure heat treatment, the polymer becomes electroconductive showing a bulk conductivity of at least 10.sup.-2 S/cm.

Abstract: A shelf stable paper size is prepared from a mixture of a substituted cyclic dicarboxylic acid anhydride and an ethoxylated castor oil.

Abstract: An acid- or enzyme-converted high amylose starch useful as a quick-setting gelling agent in a jelly gum confection is provided. The converted high amylose starch has an amylose content of 65-80% and has a 8.8% solids calcium chloride viscosity of 16-200 seconds. Jelly gum confections employing the converted starch in a blend with a starch having an amylose content of at least 25% in a concentration ranging from about 5-15% of the confection, based on total dry solids, are provided with desirable low hot flow viscosities for deposition, high gel strengths and improved set times.