Abstract: The present invention provides functional liquid-solid additive systems and processes for preparing functional liquid-solid additive systems which contain a functional liquid component and a functional solid component, wherein the functional solid component contains two or more polymeric additive particles having different compositions. The present invention also provides polymeric compositions and processes for preparing polymeric compositions that include a polymeric component and a functional liquid-solid additive system which contains a functional liquid component and a functional solid component, wherein the functional solid component contains two or more polymeric additive particles having different compositions. The disclosed compositions and processes are useful in the preparation of polymeric materials and articles produced therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention provides multiple polymeric additive systems and processes for preparing multiple polymeric additive systems which contain a liquid component and a solid component, wherein the solid component contains two or more polymeric additive particles having different compositions. The present invention also provides polymeric compositions and processes for preparing polymeric compositions that include a polymeric component and a multiple polymeric additive system which contains a liquid component and a solid component, wherein the solid component contains two or more polymeric additive particles having different compositions. The disclosed compositions and processes are useful in the preparation of polymeric materials and articles produced therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention provides polymeric additive systems and processes for preparing polymeric additive systems which contain a liquid component and a solid component, wherein the weight fraction of the solid component is more than 50%. The present invention also provides polymeric compositions and processes for preparing polymeric compositions that include a polymeric component and a polymeric additive system which contains a liquid component and a solid component, wherein the weight fraction of the solid component is more than 50%. The disclosed compositions and processes are useful in the preparation of polymeric materials and articles produced therefrom.

Abstract: A novel coating composition, exhibiting improved adhesion to anionic substrates and a process for its preparation and use, is disclosed. The coating contains an aqueous dispersion of a cationic polymeric binder. The polymeric binder is preferably prepared by the polymerization of at least one monoethylenically unsaturated monomer, having amine functionality, in the presence of at least one nonionic or amphoteric surfactant, followed by the subsequent neutralization of the polymer using selected acids. Coatings containing the cationic latex polymeric binder and selected cationic pigment dispersants are provided.

Abstract: Binder, coating, and adhesive compositions having surprising film build, flow, leveling, and adhesive wet tack are provided by an aqueous dispersion comprising polymer particles having a central core surrounded by lobes. Also disclosed are the uses and process of preparation of these unique particles.