Abstract: Improved "easy-clean" vinyl acetate homo- and copolymer-based emulsion adhesives are provided by the addition thereto of specific water soluble, ionic salts. Those particular vinyl acetate based adhesives which are formulated for use in remoistening applications are further improved with respect to their "lay-flat" performance.

Abstract: Storage-stable, ice-proof, adhesives characterized by superior rheological and machining properties are prepared from an ammoniacal mixture of starch, a zinc salt of a carboxylated styrene-acrylate resin, peptizer and water.

Abstract: Primer compositions useful in the cure of adhesive compositions containing acrylate and/or methacrylate monomers, chlorosulfonated polyethylene and a peroxy free radical generator comprise (a) the condensation product of an aldehyde and a primary or secondary amine and (b) a salt of a non-transition metal selected from the group consisting of lead, tin, zinc, calcium, strontium, barium and cadmium. These primers and the two part adhesives prepared therewith are characterized by superior speed of cure and final bond strength.

Abstract: Curable two-part flexible film laminating adhesives are prepared from:(a) an alcoholic solution of a ketimine and/or amine terminated polyetherurethane-urea prepared by the addition of at least 50% of the stoichiometric equivalent of a diketimine having --NH functionality of 0, 1 or 3 to an isocyanate terminated polyalkylene ether diol urethane prepolymer; and(b) a polyepoxide in a chain-extending and crosslinking amount of about 10-30% by weight, based on the weight of said ketimine and/or amine terminated polyetherurethane-urea solids. Laminates formed using these adhesives are characterized by rapid curing, high bond strength, superior heat resistance as well as chemical and water resistance.

Abstract: A cold water resistant adhesive composition is disclosed which exhibits an optimum balance of cold water resistance and removability when employed for labeling of bottles which will be used under conditions of extreme humidity. The adhesive comprises a mixture of starch, styrene-maleic anhydride resin, peptizer, water and sufficient alkali to obtain a pH of 8.0 to 11.0 with at least 20% of the alkali present in the form of a "fixed alkali".