Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provides for superior all-in-one air cleaner/odor eliminator, surface disinfectant and surface multipurpose/all purpose cleaner all purpose or multipurpose cleaners that are compliant with local and federal VOC (volatile organic compound) regulations, are not flammable, avoids use of ingredients which detract from the worlds food supply, are mild to surfaces and materials of construction with a near neutral pH, clean with less work and in a shorter period of time compared to currently commercial available cleaners while also providing superior air cleaning/odor elimination and broad spectrum disinfection of surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention provides for superior all purpose or multipurpose cleaners that are compliant with local and federal VOC (volatile organic compound) regulations, are not flammable, do not use ingredients which detract from the worlds food supply, are mild to surfaces and materials of construction with a near neutral pH, clean with less work and in a shorter period of time compared to currently commercial available cleaners.

Abstract: The present invention is a quick-kill formulation that is able to kill organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, mold, spore-forming bacteria and combinations thereof. In addition, the formulation contains a residual kill component that is effective for at least one day. The unique formulation is effective without being corrosive. This is an advantage that allows it to be used in a wide range of applications, one application being in the medical field for sterilizing instruments. Another improvement of this formulation over the prior art is that it is stabilized such that, unlike prior art formulations, tap water, as opposed to distilled water, may be used in its manufacture.

Abstract: A textile treatment composition which imparts anti-wrinkling properties to textiles treated therewith, said textile treatment composition comprising a polyhydroxyalkylurea crosslinking agent having at least two urea moieties. Textiles treated with the compositions of the invention display a significant reduction in wrinkles compared with nontreated textiles. Moreover, the treated textiles have a tactile sensation of feeling soft and retain their smoothness after laundering.

Abstract: A polyurethane, soluble or dispersible in water, prepared from organic diisocyanate diols or other isocyanate reactive materials and a 2,2-hydroxymethyl-substituted carboxylic acid diol neutralized with a cosmetically acceptable organic or inorganic base and formulated into a hair fixative composition containing low amounts of volatile organic solvent. The present invention is also directed to a process for the preparation of polyurethanes comprising dispersing the polyurethane after at least 70% of the theoretical isocyanate reaction has taken place, but before completion of the reaction.

Abstract: Abrasive articles comprising a cured thermosetting binder and abrasive grains. The binder is prepared with a poly-functional molecule comprising at least two functional groups selected from the group consisting of carboxyl and anhydride, and a crosslinking agent which is selected from the group consisting of a mono(hydroxyalkyl)urea comprising a single urea group, a single hydroxyl group, and at least two carbon atoms disposed between the urea group and the hydroxyl group, and 2-oxazolidone. The abrasive articles comprise bonded, nonwoven or coated abrasive articles.

Abstract: Abrasive articles comprising a cured thermosetting binder and abrasive grains. The binder is prepared with a poly-functional molecule which contains at least two functional groups selected from the group consisting of carboxyl, anhydride and amine, and a (hydroxyalkyl)urea crosslinking agent containing a single urea group, at least two hydroxyl groups, and have at least two carbon atoms disposed between the urea group and each of the hydroxyl groups. The abrasive articles comprise bonded, nonwoven or coated abrasive articles.

Abstract: A polyurethane, soluble or dispersible in water, prepared from organic diisocyanate diols or other isocyanate reactive materials and a 2,2-hydroxymethyl-substituted carboxylic acid diol neutralized with a cosmetically acceptable organic or inorganic base and formulated into a hair fixative composition containing low amounts of volatile organic solvent. The present invention is also directed to a process for the preparation of polyurethanes comprising dispersing the polyurethane after at least 70% of the theoretical isocyanate reaction has taken place, but before completion of the reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of preparing aqueous polymeric dispersions which contain a water-dispersible polyurethane, a polymer prepared from an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and at least one additional polymer which is capable of enhancing certain properties of products which utilize the aqueous dispersions of the present invention, wherein the ethylenically unsaturated monomer is polymerized in the presence of the water-dispersible polyurethane dispersion and the additional polymer and in the absence of a surfactant and an organic solvent, to aqueous compositions containing the aqueous polymeric dispersions and to articles of manufacture prepared from the aqueous compositions containing the aqueous polymeric dispersions.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing aqueous polymeric dispersions of a dispersion of an interpenetrated polymer of a hydrophobic polyurethane and a polymer prepared from ethylenically unsaturated monomers, and optionally a dispersion of another monomer that will enhance the performance of the interpenetrated polymer.

Abstract: (Hydroxyalkyl)urea crosslinking agents and compositions which utilize such crosslinking agents are disclosed. The crosslinking agents contain a single urea group, at least two hydroxyl groups, and have at least two carbon atoms disposed between the urea group and each of the hydroxyl groups. The compositions contain a poly-functional molecule which contains at least two functional groups selected from the group consisting of carboxyl, anhydride and amine.

Abstract: A process for preparing aqueous dispersions of polyurethanes comprises dispersing polyurethane prepolymer containing unreacted --NCO functionality in water with moderate agitation at a temperature at or below 65.degree. C., preferably at or below 38.degree. C., and more preferably within the range 38.degree.-25.degree. C.; simultaneously reducing the agitation to a mild rate and maintaining the temperature within the range 38.degree.-85.degree. C., preferably, 60.degree.-65.degree. C., until the reaction of --NCO with water levels off; adding an effective amount of a quenching agent to react with sufficient --NCO functionality to reduce the number of available --NCO groups that can react with water so that the evolution of CO.sub.2 is reduced or eliminated during storage of the polyurethane dispersion; and at any of the previous sequential steps adding an effective amount of a deaerating agent to reduce or eliminate CO.sub.2 foaming or to liberate any dissolved CO.sub.2 gas.

Abstract: A coating or impregnating composition containing an aqueous dispersion of a vinyl addition polymer and a reactive coalescent is provided. The reactive coalescent contains at least one acetoacetate grouping, or an enamine thereof. In one embodiment the reactive coalescent also functions as an emulsion polymer crosslinker.

Abstract: A coating or impregnating composition containing an aqueous dispersion of a vinyl addition polymer and a reactive coalescent is provided. The reactive coalescent contains at least one acetoacetate grouping, or an enamine thereof. In one embodiment the reactive coalescent also functions as an emulsion polymer crosslinker.

Abstract: A process for encapsulating a wide variety of target materials, including both hydrophilic and hydrophobic materials, employs condensation of two reactive compounds to form shells around core phase particles including target material dispersed in a continuous phase. One of the reactive compounds has at least two active methylene functional groups per molecule, the other being an active methylene-reactive crosslinking agent. Either type of the reactive compounds can be dispersed in the continuous phase, the other being dispersible in the core phase. Applications include controlled release microencapsulation of agriculture chemicals and biocides.

Abstract: A process for encapsulating a wide variety of target materials, including both hydrophilic and hydrophobic materials, employs condensation of two reactive compounds to form shells around core phase particles including target material dispersed in a continuous phase. One of the reactive compounds has at least two active methylene functional groups per molecule, the other being an active methylene-reactive crosslinking agent. Either type of the reactive compounds can be dispersed in the continuous phase, the other being dispersible in the core phase. Applications include controlled release microencapsulation of agriculture chemicals and biocides.

Abstract: This invention relates to water insoluble copolymer aqueous dispersions stabilized by multiple carboxylic acid functional comonomer residues against shear-induced coagulation. These copolymer dispersions are useful as pressure sensitive adhesives, and as binders for textiles, paper, non-woven materials, and coatings.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with an article comprising an untreated polyolefin substrate and adherent thereto a vinyl addition polymer of monomers comprising at least 5% by weight a primary monomer selected from(a) monomers having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is --O--, --NH-- or --NR.sup.5 --;R.sup.1 and R.sup.7, individually, are H, methyl or ethyl;R.sup.2 is H or an organic radical, preferably --COOH, --CONH.sub.2 or --COOR.sup.6 ;R.sup.3 is H or an organic radical, preferably methyl, other alkyl having up to about five carbon atoms, --CH.sub.2 COOR.sup.6, --COOR.sup.6 or --CH.sub.2 COOH;R.sup.4 and R.sup.5, individually, are monocyclic alkyl having six or more carbon atoms, acyclic alkyl having nine or more carbon atoms, or alkaryl having nine or more carbon atoms;R.sup.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with an article comprising an untreated polyolefin substrate and adherent thereto a vinyl addition polymer of monomers comprising at least 5% by weight a primary monomer selected from(a) monomers having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is -O-, -NH- or -NR.sup.5 -; R.sup.1 and R.sup.7, individually, are H, methyl or ethyl;R.sup.2 is H or an organic radical, preferably -COOH, -CONH.sub.2 or -COOR.sup.6 ;R.sup.3 is H or an organic radical, preferably methyl, other alkyl having up to about five carbon atoms, -CH.sub.2 COOR.sup.6, -COOR.sup.6 or -CH.sub.2 COOH;R.sup.4 and R.sup.5, individually, are monocyclic alkyl having six or more carbon atoms, acyclic alkyl having nine or more carbon atoms, or alkaryl having nine or more carbon atoms;R.sup.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with an article comprising a polyolefin substrate and adherent thereto a vinyl addition polymer of monomers comprising at least 5% by weight a primary monomer selected from(a) monomers having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is --O--, --NH-- or --NR.sup.5 --;R.sup.1 and R.sup.7, individually, are H, methyl or ethyl;R.sup.2 is H or an organic radical, preferably --COOH, --CONH.sub.2 or --COOR.sup.6 ;R.sup.3 is H or an organic radical, preferably methyl, other alkyl having up to about five carbon atoms, --CH.sub.2 COOR.sup.6, --COOR.sup.6 or --CH.sub.2 COOH;R.sup.4 and R.sup.5, individually, are monocyclic alkyl having six or more carbon atoms, acyclic alkyl having nine or more carbon atoms, or alkaryl having nine or more carbon atoms;R.sup.