Abstract: Methods for forming a monodisperse latex are provided. In an embodiment, such a method comprises adding a monomer emulsion comprising water, a monomer, an acidic monomer, a multifunctional monomer, a first reactive surfactant, and a chain transfer agent, to a reactive surfactant solution comprising water, a second reactive surfactant, and an initiator, at a feed rate over a period of time so that monomers of the monomer emulsion undergo polymerization reactions to form resin particles in a monodisperse latex, wherein the reactive surfactant solution does not comprise monomers other than the second reactive surfactant, the reactive surfactant solution does not comprise a resin seed, and the monomer emulsion does not comprise the resin seed. The monodisperse latexes are also provided.

Abstract: Methods for forming a latex are provided. In an embodiment, such a method comprises adding a monomer emulsion comprising water, a monomer, an acidic monomer, a multifunctional monomer, a first reactive surfactant, and a chain transfer agent, to a reactive surfactant solution comprising water, a second reactive surfactant, and an initiator, at a feed rate over a period of time so that monomers of the monomer emulsion undergo polymerization reactions to form resin particles in a latex, wherein the reactive surfactant solution does not comprise monomers other than the second reactive surfactant, the reactive surfactant solution does not comprise a resin seed, and the monomer emulsion does not comprise the resin seed. The latexes are also provided.

Abstract: Aqueous inkjet ink compositions are provided. In an embodiment, such an aqueous inkjet ink composition comprises water; a high viscosity latex; a colorant; and optionally, a wax. The high viscosity latex comprises water and resin particles comprising a polymerization product of a monomer, an acidic monomer, a hydrophilic monomer, a difunctional monomer, and a reactive surfactant. The high viscosity latex is characterized by a viscosity in a range of from 10 cP to 100 cP as measured at a solid content of 30% and at room temperature. The aqueous inkjet ink composition is free of a water-soluble binder. Methods of forming and using the aqueous inkjet ink compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Aqueous inkjet ink compositions are provided. In an embodiment, such a composition comprises water; resin particles; and a colorant; wherein the resin particles comprise a polymerization product of reactants comprising a monomer, an acidic monomer, a multifunctional monomer, and a reactive surfactant, the resin particles having a D(z, ave) of no greater than about 150 nm, a D(v,90) of less than about 200 nm, and a polydispersity index (PDI) of no greater than about 0.050. Methods of forming and using the aqueous inkjet ink compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Methods for forming high viscosity latexes are provided. In an embodiment, such a method comprises adding a monomer emulsion comprising water, a monomer, an acidic monomer, a hydrophilic monomer, a difunctional monomer, a first reactive surfactant, and a chain transfer agent, to a reactive surfactant solution comprising water, a second reactive surfactant, and an initiator, at a feed rate over a period of time so that monomers of the monomer emulsion undergo polymerization reactions to form resin particles in a high viscosity latex. The reactive surfactant solution does not comprise monomers other than the second reactive surfactant, the reactive surfactant solution does not comprise a resin seed, and the monomer emulsion does not comprise the resin seed. The high viscosity latex is characterized by a viscosity in a range of from 10 cP to 100 cP as measured at a solid content of 30% and at room temperature. The high viscosity latexes are also provided.

Abstract: Aqueous inkjet ink compositions are provided. In an embodiment, such a composition comprises water; a monodisperse latex; and a colorant; wherein the monodisperse latex comprises resin particles comprising a polymerization product of a monomer, an acidic monomer, a multifunctional monomer, and a reactive surfactant, the resin particles having a D(z, ave) of no greater than 150 nm, a D(z, 90) of less than 200 nm, and a polydispersity index (PDI) of no greater than 0.050. Methods of forming and using the aqueous inkjet ink compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Methods for forming latexes are provided. In an embodiment, such a method comprises adding a monomer emulsion comprising water, a monomer, an acidic monomer, a hydrophilic monomer, a difunctional monomer, a first reactive surfactant, and a chain transfer agent, to a reactive surfactant solution comprising water, a second reactive surfactant, and an initiator, at a feed rate over a period of time so that monomers of the monomer emulsion undergo polymerization reactions to form resin particles in a latex. The reactive surfactant solution does not comprise monomers other than the second reactive surfactant, the reactive surfactant solution does not comprise a resin seed, and the monomer emulsion does not comprise the resin seed. The latex is characterized by a viscosity in a range of from about 10 cP to about 100 cP as measured at a solid content of about 30% and at room temperature. The latexes are also provided.