Abstract: A case or cover for a hard bound book is formed by bonding the formed by bonding the cover boards to the book cover stock using a hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising:(a) 20 to 35% by weight of an A-B-A block or A-B-A-B-A-B multi-block copolymer where the A component is styrene and the B component is butadiene or hydrogenated butadiene and the copolymer contains at least 28 parts styrene per 100 parts copolymer;(b) 45 to 70% by weight of a compatible tackifying resin;(c) 5 to 30% by weight of a plasticizing oil;(d) 0 to 5% by weight of a petroleum derived wax; and(e) 0.1 to 2% by weight of a stabilizer.

Abstract: A paper size having the ability to be prepared under low shear conditions and having sizing properties superior to the sizes of the prior art may be prepared comprising water and 0.1 to 15% by weight of at least one hydrophobic sizing agent and 0.4 to 30% by weight of a jet cooked dispersion of a long chain alkyl derivative of starch or a dispersion of a corresponding gum derivative.

Abstract: Latex adhesives having a Tg of -60.degree. to 0.degree.C. characterized by superior rheological properties, are prepared without the use of additional thickeners from a colloid stabilized latex comprising: 65-90% by weight of the latex polymer solids of an acrylate or methacrylate ester monomer polymerized in 10-35% by weight of the latex solids of a polymeric colloid, the polymeric colloid having a Tg of -40.degree. to 0.degree.C., a number average molecular weight of 2,000 to 10,000 and comprising(a) 50 to 85% by weight of a monomer of the formula: ##STR1## where R' is hydrogen or methyl and R" is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 straight or branched chain alkyl group;(b) 10 to 50% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated mono- or dicarboxylic acid;(c) 5 to 30% by weight of an acrylic or methacrylic ester of a polyalkylene oxide, and(d) 0 to 30% by weight of another ethylenically unsaturated copolymerizable monomer.

Abstract: Leakage resistant waste barriers for use on absorbent articles are prepared by coating a portion of a nonwoven sheet with a water insoluble or water impermeable hot melt adhesive composition.

Abstract: Novel cationic unsaturated mono- and polysaccharide glycoside derivatives are prepared by reacting glycidyl, halohydrin or haloalkyl glycosides (e.g. 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl glucoglycoside) with unsaturated amines (e.g. N,N-dimethylaminopropyl methacrylamide). The novel monomers may be homo- or copolymerized in order to prepare novel cationic polymers with pendant saccharide side chains. The monomers may also be used in the preparation of cationic polysaccharide graft copolymers.

Abstract: The removability of acrylate based pressure sensitive adhesives is substantially improved by the addition thereto of a small amount of an organofunctional silane monomer.

Abstract: A process for the formation of the hinge joints on bound book blocks using a hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive comprising:(a) 20 to 35% by weight of an A-B-A block or A-B-A-B-A-B multi-block copolymer where the A component is styrene and the B component is butadiene or hydrogenated butadiene and the copolymer contains at least 28 parts styrene per 100 parts copolymer;(b) 45 to 70% by weight of a compatible tackifying resin;(c) 5 to 30% by weight of a plasticizing oil;(d) 0 to 5% by weight of a petroleum derived wax; and(e) 0.1 to 2% by weight of a stabilizer.

Abstract: Foamable, storage stable flocking adhesives are prepared from an aqueous emulsion prepared by the emulsion polymerization of a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid interpolymerized with:(a) 5 to 30% by weight of ethylene;(b) 0.5 to 6% by weight of an N-methylol containing copolymerizable monomer;(c) 1 to 5% by weight of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid;(d) 0.2 to 3% by weight of a latex stabilizer; and(e) 0 to 1% by weight of at least one polyunsaturated copolymerizable monomer.

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

Abstract: A cement admixture which results in a cement mortar with excellent adhesion to various adherents and with excellent flexibility over a wide range of temperatures, including very low temperatures, contains cement, optionally but preferably sand, and an effective amount of an aqueous emulsion of a cationic acrylate polymer having a Tg between below 10.degree. C. and -40.degree. C. The polymer comprises (a) about 25 to 85% of an acrylate monomer (e.g., butyl acrylate, methylmethacrylate, or 2-ethylhexyl acrylate but not methyl or ethyl acrylate), (b) about 0.5-15% of an alkaline-curable cationic quaternary ammonium salt monomer, and optional monomer(s) other than (a) or (b). The alkaline-curable cationic quaternary ammonium salt units in the polymer are represented by the formula ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or a methyl group; R.sup.2 and R.sup.

Abstract: Alpha-aminoethylene phosphonate betaines of the formula ##STR1## R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl; X is ##STR2## or CH.sub.2 ; a is 0, 1, 2, or 3, with the condition that when X is ##STR3## that a be greater than 1; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, aryl, benzyl, or cyclohexyl;Y is hydrogen or hydroxyl;b is 0, 1, 2, or 3;Z is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, aryl, benzyl, cyclohexyl, or ##STR4## and M is hydrogen, metallic cation, or ammonium ion are disclosed as are homo- and copolymers thereof.

Abstract: An absorbent article comprising an elongated absorbant pad having a body facing surface and a garment facing surface, a portion of the garment facing surface being coated with a hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising a styrene-butadiene-styrene block or multi-block copolymer containing 35 to 55 parts styrene per 100 parts copolymer, a tackifying resin, a naphthenic or paraffinic oil, and an antioxidant.

Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics characterized by a superior balance of strength and softness are formed 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 C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 dialkyl maleate; and 1 to 5% by weight of copolymerizable N-methylol containing monomer.

Abstract: Polysaccharide aldehydes having the formula Sacch--O--CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH--CHO, ##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. In the formulas, 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 aralkyl 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.

Abstract: Hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive prepared from (a) a rubbery block copolymer containing a rubbery polyisoprene midblock portion and a plurality of crystalline poly(vinylarene) endblocks; (b) a tackifying 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 invention is directed to thermoplastic hot melt adhesive compositions which function as elastic bands for disposable items.

Abstract: Foamable, storage stable flocking adhesives are prepared from an aqueous emulsion prepared by the emulsion polymerization of a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid interpolymerized with:(a) 5 to 30% by weight of ethylene;(b) 0.5 to 6% by weight of an N-methylol containing copolymerizable monomer;(c) 1 to 5% by weight of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid;(d) 0.2 to 3% by weight of a latex stabilizer; and(e) 0 to 1% by weight of at least one polyunsaturated copolymerizable monomer.

Abstract: An imitation cheese product, which is functionally equivalent to a caseinate-based imitation cheese product, contains pregelatinized modified high amylose starches, preferably converted and/or derivatized, as a partial or total replacement for the caseinate present in the cheese. Suitable converted starches include fluidity starches prepared by acid- or enzyme-conversion, oxidized starch prepared by treatment with less than 5% active chlorine, and dextrins having a calcium chloride water fluidity of less than about 50. Suitable derivatives are prepared by treatment with up to 25% propylene oxide, 5% succinic anhydride, and 10% octenylsuccinic anhydride or with a sufficient amount of acetic anhydride or sodium or potassium ortho or tripolyphosphate to provide a maximum of 6% bound acetyl or 0.8% bound phosphate. Mixtures of modified or unmodified high amylose starches with up to 80% by weight of other starches (0-40% amylose) are also suitable.

Abstract: Leakage resistant waste barriers for use on absorbent articles are prepared by coating a portion of a nonwoven sheet with a water insoluble or water impermeable hot melt adhesive composition.

Abstract: Flocking adhesives are prepared from an aqueous emulsion prepared by the emulsion polymerization of a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid interpolymerized with: 10 to 30% by weight of ethylene; 15 to 40% by weight of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 dialkyl maleate; 1 to 5% by weight of an N-methylol containing copolymerizable monomer; 0 to 4% by weight of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid; and 0 to 1% by weight of a polyethylenically unsaturated comonomer.