Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel agent for promoting adhesion to a heat-insulating surface and in particular to a polystyrene surface, especially when wet or under the effect of a large variation in temperature. The invention also relates to the use of the said agent in a water-insoluble film-forming polymer composition or in a mineral binder composition for applications in the construction field and more particularly in external heat-insulation systems.

Abstract: New process conditions are described and more particularly emulsion polymerization of compositions which are based on copolymers of vinyl acetate, straight chain ?-olefin and an optional third different olefinically-unsaturated co-monomer in which the ?-olefin is emulsified prior to the addition into the polymerization mixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel agent for promoting adhesion to a heat-insulating surface and in particular to a polystyrene surface, especially when wet or under the effect of a large variation in temperature. The invention also relates to the use of the said agent in a water-insoluble film-forming polymer composition or in a mineral binder composition for applications in the construction field and more particularly in external heat-insulation systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel agent for promoting adhesion to a heat-insulating surface and in particular to a polystyrene surface, especially when wet or under the effect of a large variation in temperature. The invention also relates to the use of the said agent in a water-insoluble film-forming polymer composition or in a mineral binder composition for applications in the construction field and more particularly in external heat-insulation systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one masked or unmasked polyisocyanate in the form of an aqueous emulsion whose mean size is between 0.1 and 10 micrometers; and at least one polyhydroxylated polymer, advantageously a polyol, in the form of a second aqueous dispersion whose mean size is between 10 and 200 nanometers wherein the content of polyhydroxylated polymer, advantageously of polyol, expressed in mass percent, is at least equal to ?R?20, with R equal to the ratio of the mean size (d50) of the emulsion to that of the dispersion of polyhydroxylated polymer, advantageously of polyol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one masked or unmasked polyisocyanate in the form of an aqueous emulsion whose mean size is between 0.1 and 10 micometers; and at least one polyhydroxylated polymer, advantageously a polyol, in the form of a second aqueous dispersion whose mean size is between 10 and 200 nanometers wherein the content of polyhydroxylated polymer, advantageously of polyol, expressed in mass per cent, is at least equal to 5/6R-20, with R equal to the ratio of the mean size (d50) of the emulsion to that of the dispersion of polyhydroxylated polymer, advantageously of polyol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one masked or unmasked polyisocyanate in the form of an aqueous emulsion whose mean size is between 0.1 and 10 micometers; and at least one polyhydroxylated polymer, advantageously a polyol, in the form of a second aqueous dispersion whose mean size is between 10 and 200 nanometers wherein the content of polyhydroxylated polymer, advantageously of polyol, expressed in mass per cent, is at least equal to ?R?20, with R equal to the ratio of the mean size (d50) of the emulsion to that of the dispersion of polyhydroxylated polymer, advantageously of polyol.

Abstract: Cementing compositions which are particularly suitable for squeeze cementing operations, comprise an aqueous phase, and a micro-cement, the aqueous phase including an aqueous suspension comprising a vinyl acetate type polymer obtained by chemically cross-linking a polyvinyl compound, a nanolatex and an anionic surfactant with a cloud point of more than 80° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one masked or unmasked polyisocyanate in the form of an aqueous emulsion whose mean size is between 0.1 and 10 micometers; and at least one polyhydroxylated polymer, advantageously a polyol, in the form of a second aqueous dispersion whose mean size is between 10 and 200 nanometers wherein the content of polyhydroxylated polymer, advantageously of polyol, expressed in mass per cent, is at least equal to 5/6R−20, with R equal to the ratio of the mean size (d50) of the emulsion to that of the dispersion of polyhydroxylated polymer, advantageously of polyol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gelling aqueous composition comprising block copolymers containing at least one water-soluble block and at least one block predominantly hydrophobic in nature, and forming a viscoelastic gel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gelling aqueous composition comprising block copolymers containing at least one water-soluble block and at least one block predominantly hydrophobic in nature, and forming a viscoelastic gel.

Abstract: The invention relates to water-soluble block copolymers comprising at least one block of hydrophobic nature and at least one block of hydrophilic nature, the block of hydrophobic nature exhibiting hydrophilic units in an amount of between 33% and 99% by weight with respect to the total weight of the units of the hydrophobic block. These copolymers are preferably diblocks or triblocks and are prepared by a polymerization process referred to as a living or controlled. Control of their hydrophilic-lipophilic balance makes it possible to adjust their solubility in water and their self-association properties. These copolymers can be used in particular as adhesion agents or wetting agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to water-soluble block copolymers comprising at least one block of hydrophobic nature and at least one block of hydrophilic nature, the block of hydrophobic nature exhibiting hydrophilic units in an amount of between 33% and 99% by weight with respect to the total weight of the units of the hydrophobic block. These copolymers are preferably diblocks or triblocks and are prepared by a polymerization process referred to as a living or controlled. Control of their hydrophilic-lipophilic balance makes it possible to adjust their solubility in water and their self-association properties. These copolymers can be used in particular as adhesion agents or wetting agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gelling aqueous composition comprising block copolymers containing at least one water-soluble block and at least one block predominantly hydrophobic in nature, and forming a viscoelastic gel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one masked or unmasked polyisocyanate in the form of an aqueous emulsion whose mean size is between 0.1 and 10 micometers; and at least one polyhydroxylated polymer, advantageously a polyol, in the form of a second aqueous dispersion whose mean size is between 10 and 200 nanometers wherein the content of polyhydroxylated polymer, advantageously of polyol, expressed in mass percent, is at least equal to 5/6R-20, with R equal to the ratio of the mean size (d50) of the emulsion to that of the dispersion of polyhydroxylated polymer, advantageously of polyol.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion comprising at least one (co)polymer is provided. The (co)polymer is derived from a monomer having formula (1):(R.sub.1 R.sub.2 C.dbd.CR.sub.3 --CO--L--).sub.q A(--NCOblock).sub.p(1)wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3, which are the same or different, represent a hydrogen or a group selected from hydrocarbon chains comprising 1 to 12 carbon atoms, halogens, and electron-withdrawing functional groups; L, which is the same or different, represents a divalent hydrocarbon radical comprising 2 to 12 carbon atoms; A represents an organic backbone which has n free valencies, n is a number between 2 and 7, and is equal to p+q; NCOblock represents a protected isocyanate functional group; p is a number between 1 and 6; and q is a number between 1 and 6.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion comprising at least one (co)polymer is provided. The (co)polymer is derived from a monomer having formula (1):(R.sub.1 R.sub.2 C.dbd.CR.sub.3 --CO--L--).sub.q A(--NCOblock).sub.p (1)wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3, which are the same or different, represent a hydrogen or a group selected from hydrocarbon chains comprising 1 to 12 carbon atoms, halogens, and electron-withdrawing functional groups; L, which is the same or different, represents a divalent hydrocarbon radical comprising 2 to 12 carbon atoms; A represents an organic backbone which has n free valencies, n is a number between 2 and 7, and is equal to p+q; NCOblock represents a protected isocyanate functional group; p is a number between 1 and 6; and q is a number between 1 and 6.

Abstract: Rheologically/water retentivity improved aqueous papercoating compositions comprise immixture, in water, of (i) a water-insoluble, non-alkali-swellable latex A of a film-forming polymer having a mean particle size .phi..sub.A ranging from 60 to 300 nm, (ii) a water-insoluble, alkali-swellable latex B of a polymer having a mean particle size .phi..sub.B ranging from 20 to 150 nm measured at a pH of from 2 to 4 and swelling at least 1.5 times in diameter in an alkaline medium, and (iii) an inorganic pigment C which comprises at least 40% by weight of CaCO.sub.3.

Abstract: Acrylic polymers having glass transition temperatures less than 0.degree. C.

Abstract: Low MFFT aqueous polymer dispersions of film-forming, relatively low Tg ethylenic/carboxylic polymer particulates, e.g., styrene/alkyl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer particles, are well adapted for the production of wear- and soil-resistant coatings and adhesives, and include an effective, at least partially "neutralizing" amount of a polyoxyalkyleneamine, e.g., a polyoxyalkyleneamine bearing at least one primary and/or secondary amine functional group.