Abstract: A powdered polyurethane, preferably a powdered recycled polyurethane rigid foam is co-dried with a water insoluble film-forming polymer to obtain a redispersible polymer powder composite for use in hydraulic binders or cementitious compositions to improve performance of cementitious compositions or mortar, in applications such as cement based the adhesives (CBTA), or external thermal insulating composite systems (ETICS).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water redispersible polymer powder (RDP) which comprises a co-dried admixture of a water-insoluble film forming polymer, a colloidal stabilizer and rubber particles. The presence of rubber within the RDP does not significantly affect redispersibility and may, when incorporated into hydraulically-binding compositions, provide an improvement in the physical properties of the resultant hydraulically bound composition.

Abstract: Dry mix formulations containing a redispersible polymer powder (RDP) made of a low carboxylation, large particle size water-insoluble film-forming styrene butadiene polymer having at least one ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid monomer, and a high alumina content cement such as a calcium aluminate cement (CAC) or a calcium sulfoaluminate cement (CSA) provides cement compositions having unexpectedly superior water immersion shear strength and set time for a cement containing tile adhesive (CBTA or CTA), superior adhesion properties in water proofing mortars or mortar applications, and superior flexural and compressive strength in grout applications.

Abstract: A water redispersible polymer powder is produced by drying an aqueous mixture of a carboxylated styrene butadiene polymer and a colloidal stabilizer which includes a polyvinyl alcohol modified with an alkyl end chain. The alkyl modified polyvinyl alcohol provides excellent redispersibility of the redispersible polymer powder without adversely affecting spray drying. Cement compositions such as mortars, which contain the redispersible polymer powder with the alkyl modified polyvinyl alcohol exhibit unexpectedly superior stability and an unexpectedly lower rate of mortar viscosity buildup which is advantageous for workability or troweling.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water redispersible polymer powder (RDP) which comprises a co-dried admixture of a water-insoluble film forming polymer, a colloidal stabilizer and rubber particles. The presence of rubber within the RDP does not significantly affect redispersibility and may, when incorporated into hydraulically-binding compositions, provide an improvement in the physical properties of the resultant hydraulically bound composition.

Abstract: Redispersible polymer powder compositions which include a polyglycol in admixture with a redispersible polymer powder (RDP), which powder includes a codried mixture of a carboxylated, water insoluble film-forming styrene butadiene polymer and a colloidal stabilizer, results in cement compositions having unexpectedly superior overall bonding strength and adhesion after water immersion. Use of the polyglycol provides good workability or ease of troweling during application. In addition, the RDP composition, which includes the RDP and the polyglycol, provides the cement-based composition with excellent abrasion resistance, surface appearance, and color. Also, the RDP composition provides for at least a 30% reduction, for example a 50% or more reduction in the amount of retarder or retardant employed in the dry mix formulation for cement compositions, such as self leveling flooring compounds or compositions, and cement-based tile adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a redispersible polymer powder (RDP) composition for use in the preparation of dry mortar formulations, in particular, cement based tile adhesives (CBTA), adhesive, ETICS base coat or adhesive formulations and/or grouts. The invention further relates to a dry mortar formulation comprising said RDP composition. Furthermore, the invention is directed to the use of such RDP compositions for increasing, once cured, the adhesive, flexural and/or compressive strength of a dry mortar formulation.

Abstract: Dry mix formulations containing a redispersible polymer powder (RDP) made of a low carboxylation, large particle size water-insoluble film—forming styrene butadiene polymer having at least one ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid monomer, and a high alumina content cement such as a calcium aluminate cement (CAC) or a calcium sulfoaluminate cement (CSA) provides cement compositions having unexpectedly superior water immersion shear strength and set time for a cement containing tile adhesive (CBTA or CTA), superior adhesion properties in water proofing mortars or mortar applications, and superior flexural and compressive strength in grout applications.

Abstract: A powdered polyurethane, preferably a powdered recycled polyurethane rigid foam is co-dried with a water insoluble film-forming polymer to obtain a redispersible polymer powder composite for use in hydraulic binders or cementitious compositions to improve performance of cementitious compositions or mortar, in applications such as cement based the adhesives (CBTA), or external thermal insulating composite systems (ETICS).

Abstract: Powdered polyurethane flexible foams, preferably powdered recycled polyurethane flexible foams are used with a redispersible polymer powder (RDP), preferably as a preblended additive, in hydraulic binders or cementitious compositions to improve performance of cementitious compositions or mortar, in applications such as cement based tile adhesives (CBTA), or external thermal insulating composite systems (ETICS). The use of the powdered polyurethane flexible foam as a partial replacement for an RDP unexpectedly provides an increase in wet mortar density while maintaining excellent workability and quick open time, quicker setting times, improved impact resistance, and increased adhesion after water immersion.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising redispersible polymer powders of polyolefins with carboxyl group containing dispersant polymers and vinyl ester copolymers which may further comprise hydraulic or water curable inorganic cements for various construction applications, such as cement tile adhesives. Methods of making redispersible polymer powders of polyolefins are also provided, including forming an aqueous polyolefin dispersion, such as, for example, by mechanical dispersion, followed by drying to form the redispersible polymer powders.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising redispersible polymer powders of polyolefins with carboxyl group containing dispersant polymers and vinyl ester copolymers which may further comprise hydraulic or water curable inorganic cements for various construction applications, such as cement tile adhesives. Methods of making redispersible polymer powders of polyolefins are also provided, including forming an aqueous polyolefin dispersion, such as, for example, by mechanical dispersion, followed by drying to form the redispersible polymer powders.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising at least one epoxy resin; at least one vinyl ester polymer; and at least one nonionic surfactant having a molecular weight within the range of from 1,000 to 7,000 Daltons which is different from an alkyl polyglycol ether or alkylaryl polyglycol ether having 8 to 40 ethylene oxide units. A redispersible powder comprising the polymer composition can be used in a construction chemistry product containing a hydraulic binding agent.

Abstract: A water redispersible polymer powder is produced by drying an aqueous mixture of a high Tg carboxylated styrene butadiene polymer and a low Tg carboxylated styrene butadiene polymer, where the ratio of the mean or average particle size of the high Tg polymer to the particle size of the low Tg polymer is from 1:1 to 5:1, preferably from 1:1 to 3:1, and the amount of the high Tg polymer is from 20 wt. % to 35 wt. %, preferably from 25 wt. % to 30 wt. %, based upon the total weight of the high Tg polymer and the low Tg polymer. Cement compositions such as mortars, which contain the redispersible polymer powder exhibit unexpectedly superior high bond strength and high impact resistance.

Abstract: A water redispersible polymer powder is produced by drying an aqueous mixture of a carboxylated styrene butadiene polymer and a colloidal stabilizer which includes a polyvinyl alcohol modified with an alkyl end chain. The alkyl modified polyvinyl alcohol provides excellent redispersibility of the redispersible polymer powder without adversely affecting spray drying. Cement compositions such as mortars, which contain the redispersible polymer powder with the alkyl modified polyvinyl alcohol exhibit unexpectedly superior stability and an unexpectedly lower rate of mortar viscosity buildup which is advantageous for workability or troweling.

Abstract: A water redispersible polymer powder is produced by drying an aqueous mixture of a high Tg carboxylated styrene butadiene polymer and a low Tg carboxylated styrene butadiene polymer, where the ratio of the mean or average particle size of the high Tg polymer to the particle size of the low Tg polymer is from 1:1 to 5:1, preferably from 1:1 to 3:1, and the amount of the high Tg polymer is from 20 wt. % to 35 wt. %, preferably from 25 wt. % to 30 wt. %, based upon the total weight of the high Tg polymer and the low Tg polymer. Cement compositions such as mortars, which contain the redispersible polymer powder exhibit unexpectedly superior high bond strength and high impact resistance.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymer composition comprising (a) a copolymer comprising in polymerized form at least one vinyl ester (i) of a monocarboxylic acid having 2 to 4 carbon atoms and at least one vinyl ester (ii) of a monocarboxylic acid having at least 5 carbon atoms and (b) a copolymer different from copolymer (a) and comprising in polymerized form vinyl acetate and ethylene. In addition the invention concerns compositions comprising an inorganic hydraulic binding agent and said polymer composition; and uses of said polymer composition, especially in tile adhesives.

Abstract: The invention concerns redispersible polymer powders which can be used in a variety of ways, for example, in hydraulically binding systems, but also as binder in greatly varied applications and which can be produced by spray-drying of aqueous dispersions. The sprayable aqueous dispersions are prepared by mixing an aqueous polymer dispersion 1 (containing polymer I) with an aqueous polymer dispersion 2 (containing polymer II) where the diameters of the particles of polymer I are greater by a factor of 5 to 150, preferably 15 to 50, than the diameter of the particles of polymer II, and polymer I is a polymer which forms films at room temperature, while polymer II has a glass transition temperature which is higher than that of polymer I, is insoluble in water and thus it is present in the undissolved form in the aqueous dispersion to be sprayed. The polymer powders according to the invention excel by a clearly improved resistance to blocking and very good storage stability.

Abstract: New 1-(2-hydroxylaryl)-alkane-1-on-oximes, procedure for their preparation, and their applicability to pharmaceutical preparations. One purpose is to develop 1-(2-hydroxyaryl)-alkane-1-on-oximes with desirable pharmacological properties. The new compounds of Formula I ##STR1## are characterised by pharmacologically valuable properties, in particular by anti-asthmatic, anti-anaphylactic, antiphlogistic, antihypertensive, spasmolytic, antirheumatic, and antithrombotic, potentials and are applicable in human and veterinary medicine to therapy of asthma bronchiale and other allergic diseases, various kinds of inflammatory and rheumatic diseases, and thrombosis.