Abstract: A composition, such as a pigment dispersion or coating composition, includes a pigment and a wetting additive. The wetting additive includes a first agent and a second agent. The first agent has the following formula: X(AO)mH wherein X is a C6 to C16 branched chain, A is an alkylene group selected from the group of ethylene groups, propylene groups, butylene groups, and combinations thereof, and m is from about 3 to about 20. The second agent is different from the first agent and has the following formula: Y(A?O)nH wherein Y is a C6 to C16 linear chain, A? is an alkylene group selected from the group of ethylene groups, propylene groups, butylene groups, and combinations thereof, and n is at least about 3. The second agent has a triblock (A?O)p(EO)q(A?O)r configuration in the portion represented by (A?O)n, wherein A? is selected from the group of propylene groups, butylene groups, and combinations thereof and wherein p, q, and r are each independently at least 1.

Abstract: A coating composition includes a latex component and an agent for replacing all or part of the volatile coalescing solvent. The agent has the following formula: X(AO)nH wherein X is a C6 to C16 group selected from the group of linear, chains, branched chains, aromatic rings, and combinations thereof, AO is an alkyleneoxy group selected from the group of ethyleneoxy groups, 1,2-propyleneoxy groups, 1,2-butyleneoxy groups, and combinations thereof, and n is from 3 to 14. The coating composition has a VOC content of less than or equal to 150 g/L. The agent for replacing the volatile coalescing solvent contributes little or nothing to a total VOC level in the coating composition. As such, the coating composition may be formulated to have a VOC content of less than or equal to 150 g/L, which meets or exceeds standards for VOC content in interior and exterior flat and non-flat paints for all sheen ranges, while providing equivalent or superior properties to those provided by volatile coalescing solvents.

Abstract: Aqueous alkyd resin dispersions contain an emulsifying surfactant containing an unsaturated moiety which is reactive with the alkyd resin during cure of the resin. The surfactants are non-blooming and thus enhance the surface properties as well as substrate adhesion properties.

Abstract: A composition comprising a polypropylene glycol, a polyethylene glycol ester, an amine, and optionally an alcohol. The composition can be used as a purge solution to clean paint equipment.

Abstract: An aqueous latex coating composition and method of making an aqueous latex coating composition that comprises at least one oligomeric ethylene glycol derivative having the structure RO—(CH2—CH2—O—)n—H, at least one latex polymer, and water, wherein R is H or Cl-C4 alkyl and preferably H, and n is from 3 to 9, preferably from 3 to 8, and more preferably from 3 to 6. The oligomeric ethylene glycol derivative functions as both a coalescing solvent and freeze-thaw stabilizer without contributing to the VOC content of the composition.

Abstract: A composition comprising a polypropylene glycol, a polyethylene glycol ester, an amine, and optionally an alcohol. The composition can be used as a purge solution to clean paint equipment.

Abstract: A composition, such as a pigment dispersion or coating composition, includes a pigment and a wetting additive. The wetting additive includes a first agent and a second agent. The first agent has the following formula: X(AO)mH wherein X is a C6 to C16 branched chain, A is an alkylene group selected from the group of ethylene groups, propylene groups, butylene groups, and combinations thereof, and m is from about 3 to about 20. The second agent is different from the first agent and has the following formula: Y(A?O)nH wherein Y is a C6 to C16 linear chain, A? is an alkylene group selected from the group of ethylene groups, propylene groups, butylene groups, and combinations thereof, and n is at least about 3. The second agent has a triblock (A?O)p(EO)q(A?O)r configuration in the portion represented by (A?O)n, wherein A? is selected from the group of propylene groups, butylene groups, and combinations thereof and wherein p, q, and r are each independently at least 1.

Abstract: A composition comprising a polypropylene glycol, a polyethylene glycol ester, an amine, and optionally an alcohol. The composition can be used as a purge solution to clean paint equipment.

Abstract: An aqueous latex coating composition and method of making an aqueous latex coating composition that comprises at least one oligomeric ethylene glycol derivative having the structure RO—(CH2—CH2—O—)n—H, at least one latex polymer, and water, wherein R is H or C1-C4 alkyl and preferably H, and n is from 3 to 9, preferably from 3 to 8, and more preferably from 3 to 6. The oligomeric ethylene glycol derivative functions as both a coalescing solvent and freeze-thaw stabilizer without contributing to the VOC content of the composition.

Abstract: A coating composition includes a latex component and an agent for replacing all or part of the volatile coalescing solvent. The agent has the following formula: X(AO)nH wherein X is a C6 to C16 group selected from the group of linear, chains, branched chains, aromatic rings, and combinations thereof, AO is an alkyleneoxy group selected from the group of ethyleneoxy groups, 1,2-propyleneoxy groups, 1,2-butyleneoxy groups, and combinations thereof, and n is from 3 to 14. The coating composition has a VOC content of less than or equal to 150 g/L. The agent for replacing the volatile coalescing solvent contributes little or nothing to a total VOC level in the coating composition. As such, the coating composition may be formulated to have a VOC content of less than or equal to 150 g/L, which meets or exceeds standards for VOC content in interior and exterior flat and non-flat paints for all sheen ranges, while providing equivalent or superior properties to those provided by volatile coalescing solvents.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a powder coating composition and a method. The method improves the color strength of a cured film of the powder-based coating composition. To produce the powder-based coating composition, the method begins by combining a powder-based binder, specifically a resin and a cross-linking agent, with a pigment and a surfactant to form a mixture. The mixture is then extruded thereby forming an extrudate of the mixture. The extrudate is cooled and then ground to produce the powder-based coating composition from the extrudate of the mixture. Next, the powder-based coating composition is spray applied to a substrate and cured to form the cured film. The surfactant in the mixture improves the color strength of the powder-based coating composition and the cured film so that the amount of pigment included in the mixture can ultimately be reduced. Additionally, certain physical properties of the cured film are not compromised.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a powder coating composition and a method. The method improves the color strength of a cured film of the powder-based coating composition. To produce the powder-based coating composition, the method begins by combining a powder-based binder, specifically a resin and a cross-linking agent, with a pigment and a surfactant to form a mixture. The mixture is then extruded thereby forming an extrudate of the mixture. The extrudate is cooled and then ground to produce the powder-based coating composition from the extrudate of the mixture. Next, the powder-based coating composition is spray applied to a substrate and cured to form the cured film. The surfactant in the mixture improves the color strength of the powder-based coating composition and the cured film so that the amount of pigment included in the mixture can ultimately be reduced. Additionally, certain physical properties of the cured film are not compromised.

Abstract: An improved latex composition is provided that has been found to exhibit a superior ability to form a substantially uniform polymeric film when applied to a substrate. The composition is capable of being handled and applied to a substrate in the absence of excessive foaming. The aqueous composition includes as essential components specified concentrations of a specifically-defined normally liquid predominantly hydrophobic nonionic ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer surfactant, and a solely hydrophobic defoaming agent (e. g., a hydrocarbon-based mineral oil). It is possible for the composition to be applied even to a hydrophobic substrate (e.g., a polyester film substrate). Compositions of the present invention, following application to a substrate and the volatilization of the water component, form a substantially uniform polymeric film that can serve as a coating or adhesive.

Abstract: An improved latex composition is provided that has been found to exhibit a superior ability to form a substantially uniform polymeric film when applied to a substrate. The composition is capable of being handled and applied to a substrate in the absence of excessive foaming. The aqueous composition includes as essential components specified concentrations of a specifically-defined normally liquid predominantly hydrophobic nonionic alcohol ethoxylate surfactant, and a solely hydrophobic defoaming agent (e.g., a hydrocarbon-based mineral oil). It is possible for the composition to be applied even to a hydrophobic substrate (e.g., a polyester film substrate). Compositions of the present invention, following application to a substrate and the volatilization of the water component, form a substantially uniform polymeric film that can serve as a coating or adhesive.

Abstract: An improved latex composition is provided that has been found to exhibit a superior ability to form a substantially uniform polymeric film when applied to a substrate. The composition is capable of being handled and applied to a substrate in the absence of excessive foaming. The aqueous composition includes as essential components specified concentrations of a specifically-defined normally liquid predominantly hydrophobic nonionic alcohol ethoxylate surfactant, and a solely hydrophobic defoaming agent (e.g., a hydrocarbon-based mineral oil). It is possible for the composition to be applied even to a hydrophobic substrate (e.g., a polyester film substrate). Compositions of the present invention, following application to a substrate and the volatilization of the water component, form a substantially uniform polymeric film that can serve as a coating or adhesive.

Abstract: An improved latex composition is provided that has been found to exhibit a superior ability to form a substantially uniform polymeric film when applied to a substrate. The composition is capable of being handled and applied to a substrate in the absence of excessive foaming. The aqueous composition includes as essential components specified concentrations of a specifically-defined normally liquid predominantly hydrophobic nonionic ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer surfactant, and a solely hydrophobic defoaming agent (e.g., a hydrocarbon-based mineral oil). It is possible for the composition to be applied even to a hydrophobic substrate (e.g., a polyester film substrate). Compositions of the present invention, following application to a substrate and the volatilization of the water component, form a substantially uniform polymeric film that can serve as a coating or adhesive.

Abstract: An improved emulsion polymerization process utilizing at least one substantially water-insoluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer is provided for forming discrete solid polymeric particles suitable for use in coating and/or adhesive applications. During at least the initial portion of the polymerization a dissolved water-soluble polymerizable surfactant (as defined) formed by the reaction of a diallylamine, ethylene oxide, and propylene oxide and/or butylene oxide additionally is provided in the reaction zone in the continuous aqueous phase. The water-soluble polymerizable surfactant undergoes copolymerization and is substantially completely consumed during the course of the emulsion polymerization.

Abstract: Hydroxy terminated polyoxyethylene homopolymers or hydroxy terminated polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene block copolymers mixed with polycarboxylates have been found to be effective dispersants for aqueous, high solids, pigment slurries. The blend provides a simple, efficient means of matching the requirements of a particular slurry, while lowering the anionic loading on a pigment particle.

Abstract: A surfactant blend solution which maintains its homogeneity up to the boiling point of the solution, comprising:(a) a surfactant;(b) a low molecular weight polypropylene glycol; and(c) the balance an aqueous medium comprising about 5 to 20 use percent mineral acid, whereby the ratio of (a) to (b) is from about 1:10 to 10:1, said surfactant blend solution useful in metal finishing, electroplating, electrolytic metal deposition, acidic cleaning, spray applications, and rinse aids for automatic dishwashing applications.

Abstract: Polyoxyalkylated 2,2-dialkyl-1,3-propanediols which produce exceptionally low residues in pan tests at elevated temperatures are disclosed for use in fiber finishing operations.