Abstract: An adhesive composition is prepared containing an aqueous copolymer emulsion which contains a first polymer network which is intertwined on a molecular scale with a second polymer network.

Abstract: A paper coating composition is prepared containing a polymer emulsion which comprises a first polymer network which is intertwined on a molecular scale with a second polymer network.

Abstract: A coating composition is prepared containing a polymer emulsion which comprises a first polymer network which is intertwined on a molecular scale with a second polymer network.

Abstract: Textile yarns are treated with a sizing composition which, when dried and cured, remains durably bound to the yarn throughout wet finishing operations and subsequent use. The sizing composition comprises an aqueous self-crosslinking emulsion copolymer derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a latent-crosslinking monomer. The sizing composition may also include a water soluble or dispersible film forming polymer and a reactive resin. The durable size coating beneficially contributes to both the physical and the aesthetic properties of the yarn and fabrics formed therefrom.

Abstract: A printing ink composition is prepared containing a pigment and a polymer emulsion which comprises a first polymer network which is intertwined on a molecular scale with a second polymer network.

Abstract: A non-woven product is prepared in which a fiber or fabric is bound by a binder containing an aqueous copolymer emulsion which contains a first polymer network which is intertwined on a molecular scale with a second polymer network.

Abstract: A process is provided which prepares an aqueous polymer emulsion containing an interpenetrating polymer network. This polymer emulsion is useful as a binder, adhesive or coating.

Abstract: Aqueous adhesive emulsions based on aqueous emulsion copolymers of vinyl esters, such as vinyl acetate, with ethylene in the presence of an hydroxy functional protective colloid, are provided with increased gel content which provides superior resistance to cold flow and improved adhesion, by the inclusion in the copolymer of a monoethylenic amide monomer, especially acrylamide.

Abstract: Vinyl ester copolymer aqueous emulsion wood adhesives are provided using an emulsion copolymer having a T.sub.g of at least 10.degree. C. and containing at least 80% of vinyl ester and from 0.2-6% of monomer containing the ##STR1## group, the monomers being emulsified during copolymerization by from 0.5 to 10% of hydroxy functional protective colloid to provide particles having an average particle size in excess of 0.3 micron, and at least 3% of plasticizer is incorporated in the emulsion to insure room temperature coalescence.

Abstract: Aqueous adhesive emulsions based on aqueous emulsion copolymers of vinyl esters such as vinyl acetate, especially with ethylene, are provided with improved solvent insolubility and adhesion characteristics in the presence of hydroxy functional protective colloid which is present during the copolymerization, by the inclusion in the copolymer of a monoethylenic carbamate, especially allyl carbamate.

Abstract: Vinyl ester emulsion copolymers are modified to introduce improved thermosetting cure capacity by including in the copolymer a proportion of a formaldehyde addition product with an allyl carbamate. These emulsions are useful as binders for fibers in non-woven fabrics where the improved cure confers superior resistance to home laundering in aqueous detergent solutions.

Abstract: Aqueous emulsions adapted for application to textile fabrics and which provide improved water and soil resistance are supplied using aqueous emulsion copolymers of nonreactive monoethylenically unsaturated monomers providing a T.sub.g below about 20.degree. C. with from 0.5% to 20% of reactive monoethylenically unsaturated monomer providing active hydrogen, preferably OH and most preferably the ##STR1## AND FROM 1 TO 40% OF A TERMINAL-BLOCKED LOWER ALKYL HYDROGEN POLYSILOXANE HAVING A VISCOSITY OF FROM 20 TO 1000 CP at 20.degree. C. In preferred practice, from 0.5 to 4% of the polysiloxane is used, and at least 50% of the copolymer is vinyl acetate.

Abstract: Copolymerizable monoethylenic phosphites are produced by reacting an N-methylol allyl carbamate with a stoichiometric excess of a trialkyl phosphite. The monoethylenic phosphonate product can be copolymerized, especially with N-methylol acrylamide in water solution to provide water solutions of copolymers which cure at low temperature on cellulosic fabrics to provide fire retardancy and the phosphorus provided in this fashion resists removal by washing and dry cleaning.

Abstract: A foamed pigmented thermosetting aqueous emulsion useful for the backcoating of loosely structured fabrics, especially those made of polypropylene fibers, is provided based on the following components:1. an aqueous emulsion copolymer of 5% to 40% ethylene, from 1% to 10% of reactive monoethylenic monomer comprising monoethylenic monomer carrying the ##STR1## group, such as acrylamide, and the balance consisting essentially of vinyl ester of saturated monocarboxylic acid, such as vinyl acetate;2. mineral filler providing a pigment to binder ratio of at least 0.5:1, the filler having an alkaline character; and3. surfactant for stabilizing the emulsion.

Abstract: Vinyl ester emulsion copolymers are modified to introduce improved thermosetting cure capacity by including in the copolymer a proportion of a formaldehyde addition product with an allyl carbamate. These emulsions are useful as binders for fibers in non-woven fabrics where the improved cure confers superior resistance to home laundering in aqueous detergent solutions.

Abstract: Crushed foam-backed fabrics possessing improved dry cleaning resistance and cold crack resistance are provided using aqueous emulsion copolymers of ethylene and vinyl acetate containing from 1.5-9% of cross-linking monomers and having a molecular weight of at least about 300,000.

Abstract: Vinyl esters, such as vinyl acetate, are copolymerized, especially with ethylene or maleate or fumarate diester, to provide adhesives which develop water resistance through cure by including in the copolymer at least 0.5% of an N-methylol functional monoethylenic amide monomer etherified with a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 volatile, alcohol. The monomers are stabilized during the copolymerization by an hydroxy functional protective colloid.

Abstract: Vinyl esters, such as vinyl acetate, are copolymerized, especially with ethylene or maleate or fumarate diester to provide adhesives which develop water resistance through cure by including in the copolymer at least 0.5% of an N-methylol functional derivative of an allyl carbamate etherified with a C.sub.1 - C.sub.8 alcohol. The monomers are stabilized during the copolymerization by an hydroxy functional protective colloid.

Abstract: Crushed foam-backed fabrics possessing improved dry cleaning resistance and cold crack resistance are provided using aqueous emulsion copolymers of ethylene and vinyl acetate containing from 3-9% of cross-linking monomers and having a molecular weight of at least about 300,000.

Abstract: Thermosetting acrylic emulsions having more favorable curing properties are provided using reactive monomers in the largely acrylic emulsion copolymer, at least one-third of these reactive monomers being an N-methylol derivative of an allyl carbamate.