Abstract: A resin composition useful as a binder is provided comprising the reaction product of an amine derivative chosen from melamine, glycolurile or their mixtures with a C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 dialkoxyethanal, the reaction product is then reacted with a polyol.

Abstract: A surface sizing composition is provided for nonwoven substrates comprising a hydrophobic waxy material and a surfactantless vinyl polymer or copolymer emulsion containing as the sole emulsifying agent an alkali soluble, acid containing copolymer.

Abstract: A resin composition useful as a crosslinker for graphics applications is provided comprising the reaction product of an amine derivative chosen from melamine, glycolurile or their mixtures with a C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 dialkoxyethanal, the reaction product is then mixed, preferably reacted with a polyol and a hydrophobic modifier.

Abstract: A resin composition useful as a binder is provided comprising a mixture of a formaldehyde-based resin with a resin substitute comprising the reaction product of an amine derivative chosen from melamine, glycolurile or their mixtures with 1 to 2 moles of a C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 dialkoxyethanal, the reaction product is mixed, preferably reacted, with a polyol.

Abstract: A chemical composition for use in the papermaking process to produce a paper having enhanced opaqueness is provided. The process using the composition to make the paper and the paper made therefrom are also provided by the present invention. The composition contains an alkyl bis (alkyl amido alkyl)-2-hydroxy alkyl ammonium alkyl salt.

Abstract: Aminoplastic resin based on one or more amino derivatives and one or more aldehydes in which the amino derivative is melamine, glycoluril or their mixture in variable proportions and that the aldehyde is a product of formula (I) R--CHO where R=a dialkoxymethyl, 1,3-dioxolan 2-yl group optionally substituted on the vertex 4 and/or 5 by one or more alkyl groups or a 1,3-dioxan 2-yl group optionally substituted on vertices 4, 5 and/or 6 by one or more alkyl groups, optionally mixed with glyoxal, preparation process and use as a crosslinking agent for cellulose.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for surface sizing paper or paperboard involving applying a surface sizing composition containing a mixture of starch and a surfactantless stable vinyl polymer microemulsion, followed by drying. The vinyl polymer microemulsion is prepared by emulsion polymerization of a styrene or styrene containing organic group with a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 acrylic or methacrylic ester utilizing as the sole emulsifying agent a low molecular weight alkali soluble, acid containing copolymer.

Abstract: A resin composition useful as a binder is provided comprising the reaction product of an amine derivative chosen from melamine, glycolurile or their mixtures with a C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 dialkoxyethanal, the reaction product is then mixed with a polyol.

Abstract: A method of enhancing the opacity of paper and paper of enhanced opaqueness is provided wherein a reaction product of dimerized acid and alkanol diamine an further including a surfactant, is added to a slurry of cellulose fibers in a papermaking process. A viscosity controlling gent may be added to the reaction product.

Abstract: A method of enhancing the opacity of paper and paper of enhanced opaqueness is provided wherein a reaction product of fatty acid, diamine and a glyoxal product an further including a surfactant, is added to a slurry of cellulose fibers in a papermaking process.

Abstract: A method of enhancing the opacity of paper and paper of enhanced opaqueness is provide wherein a reaction product of fatty acid, diamine and rosin acid and further including a surfactant is added to an slurry of cellulose fibers in the papermaking process.

Abstract: A composition for use in the papermaking process to produce a paper having enhanced opaqueness is provided. The process using the composition to make the paper and the paper made therefrom are also provided by the present invention. The composition employs a reaction product of dimerized acid and alkanol amine, wherein the composition further includes a surfactant. To speed the production of the composition, a viscosity controlling agent, such as sodium chloride or sodium acetate, may be added thereto. The composition is added to pulp slurry during the papermaking process, and a paper made therefrom exhibits excellent qualities of opaqueness.

Abstract: A composition is provided for use as an additive to the pulp slurry of cellulose fibers in the papermaking process. The composition contains the reaction product of fatty acid, diamine and rosin acid, wherein the composition further includes a surfactant.

Abstract: A composition is provided for use as an additive to the pulp slurry of cellulose fibers in the papermaking process. The composition contains the reaction product of fatty acid and diamine to which is added a glyoxal compound, wherein the composition further includes a surfactant.

Abstract: A chemical composition for use in the papermaking process to produce a paper having enhanced characteristics of brightness, opaqueness, and sizing is provided. The process using the composition to make the paper and the paper made therefrom are also provided by the present invention. The composition employs a cationic softener base, such as the mono- and distearamides of aminoethylethanolamine, to enhance sizing, opacity and brightness. A surfactant, such as an ethoxylated tallow amine or the reaction product of a saccharide and an acid, is used to ensure that the components of the composition remain dispersed therein and that the composition achieves uniform dispersibility on the paper. Another embodiment combines an amphoteric softener, such as a salt of an amphoteric stearic acid derivative, the cationic softener base, an acid, such as acetic acid, a surfactant, such as POE (15) tallow amine, carbamide, and water.

Abstract: A chemical composition for use in the papermaking process to produce a paper having enhanced characteristics of brightness, opaqueness, and sizing is provided. The process using the composition to make the paper and the paper made therefrom are also provided by the present invention. The composition employs a cationic softener base, such as the mono- and di-fatty acid amides of aminoethylethanolamine, to enhance sizing, opacity and brightness. A surfactant, such as an ethoxylated tallow amine and an acid, is used to ensure that the components of the composition remain dispersed therein and that the composition achieves uniform dispersibility on the paper. To speed the production of the composition, a viscosity controlling agent, such as sodium chloride or sodium acetate, may be added thereto. The composition is added to pulp slurry during the papermaking process, and a paper made therefrom exhibits excellent qualities of brightness, opaqueness, water repellency and dispersibility.

Abstract: A surfactantless, formaldehyde-free polyvinyl alcohol graft copolymer binder emulsion for non-woven products is prepared comprising: 12% to 35% of a fully hydrolyzed low or ultra low molecular weight PVOH and 65% to 88% of a vinyl and/or acrylic monomer which is graft copolymerized with the PVOH through emulsion polymerization.

Abstract: A composition is provided for treating textile fabrics which reduces or eliminates free formaldehyde in the resin and the treated fabric while providing a non-yellowing treated fabric comprising DMDHEU or alkylated DMDHEU and dimethyl acetoacetamide.

Abstract: A chemical composition for use in the papermaking process to produce a paper having enhanced characteristics of brightness, opaqueness, and sizing is provided. The process using the composition to make the paper and the paper made therefrom are also provided by the present invention. The composition employs a cationic softener base, such as the mono- and distearamides of aminoethylethanolamine, to enhance sizing, opacity and brightness. A surfactant, such as an ethoxylated tallow amine or the reaction product of a saccharide and an acid, is used to ensure that the components of the composition remain dispersed therein and that the composition achieves uniform dispersibility on the paper. Another embodiment combines an amphoteric softener, such as a salt of an amphoteric stearic acid derivative, the cationic softener base, an acid, such as acetic acid, a surfactant, such as POE (15) tallow amine, carbamide, and water.

Abstract: A paper coating composition is provided comprising pigment, binder and a cyclic phosphate salt as an insolubilizer for the binder.