Abstract: A coated non-woven fibrous mat is disclosed comprising a non-woven precursor mat including a plurality of randomly oriented fibers bound by a precursor binder composition, The non-woven fibrous precursor mat has a first major surface and a second major surface opposite to and having a surface roughness greater than the first surface, defining a thickness therebetween. A coating composition is applied to the second major surface of the non-woven precursor mat and substantially uniformly penetrates 5% to less than 30% of the thickness of the non-woven precursor mat. The coating composition comprises a mineral filler and an organic latex binder composition. The coating composition is applied to the non-woven precursor mat in an amount between 1.0 and 10.0 lbs/100 ft2.

Abstract: A plurality of multiphase polymer particles comprising an acrylic-based copolymer derived from monomers comprising: an alkyl methacrylate; an alkyl acrylate; a hydroxyalkyl acrylate or hydroxyalkyl methacrylate; at least one acid; a carboxyalkyl (meth)acrylate; a vinyl ester, and at least one co-polymerizable surfactant. Also disclosed is an emulsion comprising: a plurality of multiphase polymer particles comprising an acrylic-based copolymer, at least one co-polymerizable surfactant, at least one alkylphenol ethoxylate (APE) free nonionic surfactant, and at least one APE free anionic surfactant in an aqueous medium in presence of a free-radical initiator and a buffer. Another objective of this application discloses a water-dispersible acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive composition for label applications, a process for the preparation thereof and a method of bonding a label to a container with the composition.

Abstract: A coated non-woven fibrous mat is disclosed comprising a non-woven precursor mat including a plurality of randomly oriented fibers bound by a precursor binder composition, The non-woven fibrous precursor mat has a first major surface and a second major surface opposite to and having a surface roughness greater than the first surface, defining a thickness therebetween. A coating composition is applied to the second major surface of the non-woven precursor mat and substantially uniformly penetrates 5% to less than 30% of the thickness of the non-woven precursor mat. The coating composition comprises a mineral filler and an organic latex binder composition. The coating composition is applied to the non-woven precursor mat in an amount between 1.0 and 10.0 lbs/100 ft2.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymeric resin blends containing polyelectrolyte resins blended into a polymer or copolymer matrix. Specifically, the polyelectrolyte resins are (co)polymers without hydrolyzable groups. The matrix polymer is a tough, and highly chemical-resistant (co)polymer, preferably a fluoropolymer. The polymeric resin blend is useful for forming films, and especially films useful for MEAs for use in fuel cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymeric resin blends containing polyelectrolyte resins blended into a polymer or copolymer matrix. Specifically, the polyelectrolyte resins are (co)polymers without hydrolyzable groups. The matrix polymer is a tough, and highly chemical-resistant (co)polymer, preferably a fluoropolymer. The polymeric resin blend is useful for forming films, and especially films useful for MEAs for use in fuel cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymeric resin blends containing polyelectrolyte resins blended into a polymer or copolymer matrix. Specifically, the polyelectrolyte resins are (co)polymers without hydrolyzable groups. The matrix polymer is a tough, and highly chemical-resistant (co)polymer, preferably a fluoropolymer. The polymeric resin blend is useful for forming films, and especially films useful for MEAs for use in fuel cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymeric resin blends containing polyelectrolyte resins blended into a polymer or copolymer matrix. Specifically, the polyelectrolyte resins are (co)polymers without hydrolyzable groups. The matrix polymer is a tough, and highly chemical-resistant (co)polymer, preferably a fluoropolymer. The polymeric resin blend is useful for forming films, and especially films useful for MEAs for use in fuel cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to triorgano phosphites, triorgano amines, heteroaromatic nitrogen compounds, and carbodiimides used as stabilizers for hydrolyzable organic binders. The stabilizers help to prevent viscosity thickening of polymeric binders containing carboxylic ester groups. Without stabilization, the binders can rapidly thicken when exposed to moisture air. The stabilized organic binders of the invention are especially useful for formulating marine antifoulant coatings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to environmentally sensitive organic binders stabilized by maleic anhydride and its derivatives. The unstabilized binders can rapidly hydrolyze and thicken when exposed to the environment, and especially to moisture. Maleic anhydride and its derivatives act to stabilize these binders. The stabilized organic binders of the invention are especially useful for forming marine antifoulant coatings.