Abstract: The present invention provides stable, quick drying aqueous compositions useful in making traffic markings having excellent low temperature flexibility which comprise (i) one or more vinyl or acrylic emulsion polymers chosen from single stage and multi-stage emulsion polymers, the polymer or at least one stage thereof having both a calculated glass transition temperature (calculated Tg) of from ?25 to 0° C., and a calculated Hansch parameter of 1.4 to 2.25, and (iii) one or more fillers, extenders and/or pigments, wherein the composition has a percent pigment volume concentration (% PVC) of from 50 to 80% and, preferably, a volume solids of from 50 to 75%. The compositions may comprise one or more silanes, and one or more polyamines and a volatile base, such as ammonia.

Abstract: The present invention provides stable, quick drying aqueous compositions useful in making traffic markings having excellent low temperature flexibility which comprise (i) one or more vinyl or acrylic emulsion polymers chosen from single stage and multi-stage emulsion polymers, the polymer or at least one stage thereof having both a calculated glass transition temperature (calculated Tg) of from ?25 to 0° C., and a calculated Hansch parameter of 1.4 to 2.25, and (iii) one or more fillers, extenders and/or pigments, wherein the composition has a percent pigment volume concentration (% PVC) of from 50 to 80% and, preferably, a volume solids of from 50 to 75%. The compositions may comprise one or more silanes, and one or more polyamines and a volatile base, such as ammonia.

Abstract: The present invention provides fast dry binder compositions comprising one or more anionically stabilized emulsion polymer having a weight average particle size of from 100 to 165 nm, one or more polyamine, one or more volatile base and one or more filler, extender and/or pigment in a composition having a % PVC of from 63 to 80. The invention provides surprisingly stable fast dry binder compositions for such a high extender or filler loading and the compositions dry far faster than binders made with waterborne polymers having a larger particle size. The invention provides high performance traffic paints at a reduced cost in use and coated substrates, such as traffic markings or exterior insulation finishes (EIFS).

Abstract: The present invention provides fast drying aqueous compositions, suitable for use in making roadway markings, as well as the road markings made therefrom, the compositions comprising one or more anionically stabilized binder having a phosphorus acid functional polymer component having a glass transition temperature (Tg) range of from ?30° C. to 60° C. and a polyfunctional amine component in combination with one or more volatile base in an amount sufficient to stabilize the composition by at least partially deprotonating the polyfunctional amine, and one or more phosphorus acid surfactant, such as an alkyl ethoxylated phosphate. Further, the present invention provides two component compositions comprising the above composition as one component and a second component comprising an absorber and/or the polyfunctional amine component. The fast-drying compositions are viscosity stable and provide wear resistant fast dry coatings even in humid application conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides fast-drying aqueous compositions that lower the cost of making roadway markings without impairing the quality or appearance of the markings made therewith. The aqueous compositions comprise one or more hollow core binder having an average particle size of from 200 to 500 nanometers (nm), preferably from 300 to 470 nm, and made of a first polymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 50° C. or more and containing one or more void, the first polymer being substantially encapsulated by one or more second polymer having a Tg of ?30° C. or more, preferably, ?20° C. or more. Fast-drying aqueous compositions may be one component or two component compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides fast drying aqueous compositions, suitable for use in making roadway markings, as well as the road markings made therefrom, the compositions comprising one or more anionically stabilized binder having a phosphorus acid functional polymer component having a glass transition temperature (Tg) range of from ?30° C. to 60° C. and a polyfunctional amine component in combination with one or more volatile base in an amount sufficient to stabilize the composition by at least partially deprotonating the polyfunctional amine, and one or more phosphorus acid surfactant, such as an alkyl ethoxylated phosphate. Further, the present invention provides two component compositions comprising the above composition as one component and a second component comprising an absorber and/or the polyfunctional amine component. The fast-drying compositions are viscosity stable and provide wear resistant fast dry coatings even in humid application conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides fast-drying aqueous compositions that lower the cost of making roadway markings without impairing the quality or appearance of the markings made therewith. The aqueous compositions comprise one or more hollow core binder having an average particle size of from 200 to 500 nanometers (nm), preferably from 300 to 470 nm, and made of a first polymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 50° C. or more and containing one or more void, the first polymer being substantially encapsulated by one or more second polymer having a Tg of ?30° C. or more, preferably, ?20° C. or more. Fast-drying aqueous compositions may be one component or two component compositions.

Abstract: An aqueous traffic paint including hard-soft polymer particles, polyfunctional amine, and volatile base is provided. The hard-soft polymer particles, which contain soft polymer and hard polymer, have a hydrophobicity characterized by a Hansch parameter of at least 3. Also provided is a method of producing a traffic marking on a road surface using the aqueous paint. The aqueous traffic paint is suitable for application to road surfaces, including oily road surfaces, and may be applied at temperatures below 15° C.