Abstract: A composition contains an acrylic resin and an impact modifier containing at least one dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol. The composition is suitable for use to form a sheet or as an adhesive, particularly as a pressure sensitive adhesive, anaerobic adhesive and a reactive hot-melt adhesive.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solvent-free, reactive composition comprising at least a photoinitiator and a polymer A, capable of reacting under UV-radiation using a photoinitiator and optionally further components, characterised in that the polymer A contains at least one in-chain olefinically unsaturated group and that the polymer A and/or a polymer B contains further a) at least two groups capable of reacting in the presence of moisture, and/or b) at least two olefinically unsaturated groups in terminal position, and/or c) at least one group capable of reacting in the presence of moisture and at least one olefinically unsaturated group in terminal position. The invention relates also to the process making the same, and its use as adhesive and/or as coating composition.

Abstract: A polyesteramide copolymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of less than or equal to 0° C., contains at least one hard segment containing at least one amide bond, and at least one soft segment containing at least one ester bond. The soft segment is formed from at least one dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol and/or equivalent thereof. The copolymer is particularly suitable for use as a hot melt adhesive on low energy surfaces.

Abstract: A polyesteramide copolymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of less than or equal to 0° C., contains at least one hard segment containing at least one amide bond, and at least one soft segment containing at least one ester bond. The soft segment is formed from at least one dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol and/or equivalent thereof. The copolymer is particularly suitable for use as a hot melt adhesive on low energy surfaces.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of starch particles in a two-phase system comprises at least the following steps: a) a preparation of a first phase comprising a dispersion of starch in water; b) preparation of a dispersion or emulsion of the first phase in a second liquid phase, with the proviso that the second phase is not water; c) cross-linking of the starch present in the first phase; d) separating the starch particles thus formed. According to a first aspect of the invention the second phase consists of a hydrophobic liquid and step b) consists in forming an oil-in-water emulsion, which is then inverted to a water-in-oil emulsion. According to a second aspect of the invention, the second phase consists of a water-miscible non-solvent for starch. Starch particles of very small particles size can be produced in a controlled manner by means of this method.

Abstract: Microspheres having a particle size of 50 nm to 1 nm and a polydispersity of less than 40%, consisting of a chemically cross-linked starch shell containing an active ingredient, are obtained by preparing an oil-in-water emulsion of the active ingredient in a hydrophobic phase and starch or a dispersion of a solid active ingredient and starch in water, incorporating the oil-in-water emulsion or solid dispersion in an outer hydrophobic phase, particles of the oil-in-water emulsion or solid dispersion being formed in the outer hydrophobic phase, cross-linking the starch or derivative thereof and removing the outer hydrophobic phase if desired.