Abstract: Stable aqueous dispersions of crosslinked polyurethane particles are disclosed. Preferably the aqueous dispersions coalesce, upon drying, to form continuous films. The aqueous dispersions of crosslinked polyurethane particles are formed by reacting a mixture of polyfunctional hydrogen compounds, one of which has an ionically neutralizable solubilizing group thereon and one of which has a functionality of three or more, with a diisocyanate to form a non-crosslinked or ungelled prepolymer. The solubilizing group is neutralized and the prepolymer is dispersed in water. The prepolymer is chain extended with water or an aqueous solution of a water soluble diamine to form an isocyanate free dispersion of crosslinked polyurethane polymer.

Abstract: A difunctional epoxide is provided which is represented by the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar is an aromatic residue, a is 1 to 2, b is at least 2 and most preferably 2, and x is --CH.sub.3, --H, or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.3, and most preferably x is --CH.sub.3.In addition, an epoxy resin is provided which is comprised of the reaction product of the above diepoxide and a polyfunctional phenolic hydroxy compound represented by the structural formula: ##STR2## wherein Ar is an aromatic residue and m is at least and preferably 2. The resultant reaction product is at least difunctional in epoxide groups.

Abstract: A stable adhesive composition is comprised of a polyfunctional epoxide which is the reaction product of a polyglycidyl ether and a water soluble polyhydroxy compound. The polyfunctional epoxide has an epoxy equivalent weight of at least about 130 and is soluble in water at a level of up to about 5 percent by weight. A catalyst is present in the adhesive composition at a level of up to about 0.8 percent by weight as triethylamine.

Abstract: A difunctional epoxide along with reaction products thereof is disclosed. The epoxide is represented by the structural formula: ##STR1## Improved epoxy resins prepared by the advancement reaction of the above epoxide with polyhydric phenols are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of preparing a composite sheet material having properties similar to leather is provided. At least a portion of a porous sheet material is impregnated with an aqueous ionic dispersion of a polyurethane polymer. The polyurethane polymer which is impregnated in the porous sheet is ionically coagulated from the dispersion. Preferably, both the ionic dispersing and coagulating media are removed from the impregnated sheet. The impregnant is then dried to form a composite sheet material.