Abstract: Provided are water-dispersible sulfopolyester compositions having relatively large proportions of pigments and/or fillers. Such compositions are useful as packaging materials and are substantially non-blocking when processed using packaging rolls and are comprised of at least one sulfopolyester as described herein, about 10 to about 75 weight percent of a pigment and/or filler, and a wax.

Abstract: Disclosed are linear, water-dispersible sulfopolyesters incorporating a low molecular weight polyethylene glycol and blocks of a high molecular weight polyethylene glycol. The block sulfopolyesters have improved toughness, abrasion resistance, flexibility, and adhesion. Particular utility is realized in polyester fiber sizing applications and as an adhesive.

Abstract: This invention provides crystalline, water-dispersible polyesters comprising residues of 4,4'-biphenyl dicarboxylic acid. The polyesters comprise residues of 4,4'-biphenyl dicarboxylic acid, at least one difunctional sulfomonomer in an amount sufficient to provide water dispersibility to the polyester, and a glycol or a mixture of glycols. The polyesters of the invention are useful in ink and adhesive compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is an essentially odorless water dissipatable or dispersible adhesive composition that is useful in forming paper articles and other products that can be recycled through repulping in both neutral and alkaline media. The water dispersible adhesive composition is preferably a hot melt adhesive that is a low molecular weight, branched copolyester containing a sulfomonomer. The copolyester adhesive composition can be used neat or formulated and exhibits broad compatibility with a variety of adhesive additives, including non polar tackifiers.

Abstract: Disclosed is an essentially odorless water dissipatable or dispersible adhesive composition that is useful in forming paper articles and other products that can be recycled through repulping in both neutral and alkaline media. The water dispersible adhesive composition is preferably a hot melt adhesive that is a low molecular weight, branched copolyester containing a sulfomonomer. The copolyester adhesive composition can be used neat or formulated and exhibits broad compatibility with a variety of adhesive additives, including non polar tackifiers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a radiation crosslinkable water-dispersible adhesive composition that is useful in forming paper and plastic articles and other products that can be recycled through a process which includes washing or repulping in aqueous media. The cross-linkable water-dispersible adhesive composition is preferably used as a hot melt adhesive. The cross-linkable water-dispersible adhesive composition is a low molecular weight, branched copolyester containing a sulfomonomer and unsaturated moieties. The radiation crosslinked adhesive composition has more cohesive strength and viscosity than its corresponding uncross-linked adhesive, yet is still water-dispersible during product recycling.

Abstract: Disclosed is an essentially odorless water dissipatable or dispersible adhesive composition that is useful in forming paper articles and other products that can be recycled through repulping in both neutral and alkaline media. The water dispersible adhesive composition is preferably a hot melt adhesive that is a low molecular weight, branched copolyester containing a sulfomonomer. The copolyester adhesive composition can be used neat or formulated and exhibits broad compatibility with a variety of adhesive additives, including non polar tackifiers.

Abstract: This invention relates to linear, water-dispersible sulfopolyesters that incorporate higher order polyalkylene glycol units. The sulfopolyesters provide improved abrasion and blocking resistances in polyester fiber sizing applications.