Abstract: Disclosed is a modified biopolymer having the formula A-XY wherein: (a) A is a starting material selected from the group consisting of a polysaccharide, a protein and a cellulose; (b) X is a first moiety bearing a functionality co-reactive with A; (c) Y is a second moiety covalently bound to X, capable of undergoing free radical polymerization and bearing at least two ethylenically unsaturated functional groups; (d) the starting material A and the first moiety X are linked covalently through linkages selected from the group consisting of an ester, an amide, a urethane, a urea, a sulfonate ester, a phosphate ester and an ether; and (e) a degree of substitution of the starting material A with the first moiety X is less than 0.5 but more than 0.1. Compositions including the modified biopolymer and methods for making them are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and kit for treating a nail surface. The method includes brushing or spraying an adhesive on a coated or uncoated nail surface to form an adhesive-coated surface. A covering (e.g., a curable nail gel, evaporative nail polish, or artificial nail) is then applied to the adhesive-coated surface. The covering is removable by soaking in solvent for less than 20 minutes, peeling, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A mixture of an acrylic nail monomer liquid of the present invention with a polymer powder enables one to form an artificial nail or a nail coating in a way that is similar to traditional two-part systems, but that cures under UV or LED light. Characteristics or advantages of the use of the inventive monomer may include significantly odors reduction associated with a traditional two-part acrylic nail formation; an increase of surface hardness; a reduction of the yellowing; lower cost of the components; a simple application procedure; a long open time to sculpt the nail; a lower exotherm profile compared to similar nail formulations; and a curing of the mixture to form a hard acrylic nail that is easy to file.

Abstract: A method and kit for treating a nail surface. The method includes brushing or spraying an adhesive on a coated or uncoated nail surface to form an adhesive-coated surface. A covering (e.g., a curable nail gel, evaporative nail polish, or artificial nail) is then applied to the adhesive-coated surface. The covering is removable by soaking in solvent for less than 20 minutes, peeling, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A method and kit for treating a nail surface. The method includes brushing or spraying an adhesive on a coated or uncoated nail surface to form an adhesive-coated surface. A covering (e.g., a curable nail gel, evaporative nail polish, or artificial nail) is then applied to the adhesive-coated surface. The covering is removable by soaking in solvent for less than 20 minutes, peeling, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A top coat nail polish formulation comprising a primary film-forming polymer, a secondary film-forming polymer, a plasticizer and a solvent yields a haze free film upon drying. The secondary film-forming polymer is prepared by a reaction methacrylic acid, alkylacrylate, and of methyl methacrylate, at selected ratios. The alkylacrylate comprises a branched alkyl group with 4 to 12 carbons, or a mixture of branched alkyl groups and optionally linear alkyl group. The haze of the dried top coat film depends on the presence of methacrylic acid, ratio of alkylacrylate to methyl methacrylate, the number of carbons in the alkyl group on the alkylacrylate, and the branching of the alkyl group.

Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous binder compositions comprising one or more polyol and a multistage copolymer, preferably, an all acrylic and allylic or all acrylic copolymer, having as the outermost stage a polymerized acid functional aqueous solution polymer and as the one or more remaining stage(s) a vinyl emulsion polymer, wherein the emulsion polymer stage(s) in the multistage copolymer comprises 5 wt. % or less of hydrophilic monomer, based on the total weight of monomers used to make the emulsion polymer stage(s). The multistage copolymer enables incorporation of a much higher amount of hydrophilic monomer into a polymeric binder without the attendant handling or viscosity problems. Also provided are methods of using the aqueous binder compositions comprising pultruding two or more non-woven fibers or a fiber roving with the aqueous binder composition, and drying, Articles comprising the bound fiber(s) are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous multistage copolymers, preferably, all acrylic and allylic or all acrylic copolymers, having as the outermost stage an acid functional, preferably, carboxyl or carboxylate functional, aqueous solution polymer and as the one or more remaining stage(s) a vinyl emulsion polymer, wherein the vinyl emulsion polymer stage(s) in the multistage copolymer comprises 5 wt. % or less of hydrophilic monomer, based on the total weight of monomers used to make the vinyl emulsion polymer stage(s). The multistage copolymer enables incorporation of a much higher amount of hydrophilic monomer into a vinyl emulsion copolymer. In addition, are methods of methods of making the multistage copolymers are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous multistage copolymers, preferably, all acrylic and allylic or all acrylic copolymers, having as the outermost stage an acid functional, preferably, carboxyl or carboxylate functional, aqueous solution polymer and as the one or more remaining stage(s) a vinyl emulsion polymer, wherein the vinyl emulsion polymer stage(s) in the multistage copolymer comprises 5 wt. % or less of hydrophilic monomer, based on the total weight of monomers used to make the vinyl emulsion polymer stage(s). The multistage copolymer enables incorporation of a much higher amount of hydrophilic monomer into a vinyl emulsion copolymer. In addition, are methods of methods of making the multistage copolymers are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous coating compositions comprising one or more emulsion copolymer made from itaconic acid, a sulfonic acid or sulfonate ester monomer and an additional acid monomer which is a carboxylic acid and having a glass transition temperature of from ?45° C. to ?10° C., and one or more pigment, opacifier, filler, extender, or mixture of any of these at a % PVC of from 20 to 55, preferably 30 to 50, wherein coatings made from the coating compositions provide improved resistance to water swelling and dirt pickup resistance. The improvements are observed regardless of whether the compositions contain or are substantially free of zinc or divalent metal ions, or salts or compounds containing them. The present invention also provides roofing substrates coated with the aqueous compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous coating compositions comprising one or more emulsion copolymer made from itaconic acid, a sulfonic acid or sulfonate ester monomer and an additional acid monomer which is a carboxylic acid and having a glass transition temperature of from ?45° C. to ?10° C., and one or more pigment, opacifier, filler, extender, or mixture of any of these at a % PVC of from 20 to 55, preferably 30 to 50, wherein coatings made from the coating compositions provide improved resistance to water swelling and dirt pickup resistance. The improvements are observed regardless of whether the compositions contain or are substantially free of zinc or divalent metal ions, or salts or compounds containing them. The present invention also provides roofing substrates coated with the aqueous compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous binder compositions comprising one or more polyol and a multistage copolymer, preferably, an all acrylic and allylic or all acrylic copolymer, having as the outermost stage a polymerized acid functional aqueous solution polymer and as the one or more remaining stage(s) a vinyl emulsion polymer, wherein the emulsion polymer stage(s) in the multistage copolymer comprises 5 wt. % or less of hydrophilic monomer, based on the total weight of monomers used to make the emulsion polymer stage(s). The multistage copolymer enables incorporation of a much higher amount of hydrophilic monomer into a polymeric binder without the attendant handling or viscosity problems. Also provided are methods of using the aqueous binder compositions comprising pultruding two or more non-woven fibers or a fiber roving with the aqueous binder composition, and drying, Articles comprising the bound fiber(s) are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides binder compositions comprising an ethylenically unsaturated carboxy acid grafted lignin or lignosulfonate component, and an oxazoline-functional group containing polymer or resin component, the two components in a solids weight ratio of from 50:50 to 98:2. As formulated, the compositions may comprise from 40 to 98 wt. % of the acid grafted lignosulfonate, preferably, 50 wt. % or more. Preferably, the binder composition further comprises one or more in situ acid generator compound to insure more rapid cure on heating or pressing. The binder enables the provision of low cost composite materials comprising a majority component derived from natural materials, and having a reasonable wet strength.

Abstract: The present invention provides wood adhesive binder compositions comprising a naturally occurring protein component, e.g. soy flour, and an oxazoline-functional group containing polymer or resin component, the two components in a solids weight ratio of from 60:40 to 98:2. As formulated, the compositions may comprise from 40 to 98 wt. % of the naturally occurring protein component, preferably, 50 wt. % or more. Preferably, the wood adhesive binder further comprises lignins or lignosulfonate. Where the wood adhesive binder compositions comprise lignins or lignosulfonates, they remain more fluid and workable at a higher pH such as, for example, 4.5 or more. Any of the compositions may be formulated with one or more in situ acid generator compound to insure more rapid cure on heating or pressing. The binder enables the provision of mechanically sound, low cost and biodegradable composites, such as, medium density fiberboard (MDF).

Abstract: An inkjet ink composition having a binder including an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, the polymer comprising as polymerized units from 3 to 20 wt. % monoethylenically unsaturated acid monomer, based on polymer weight, and having a glass transition temperature (Tg) in the range of from ?40° C. to 120° C., and the polymer particles having a volume average particle diameter as measured by dynamic light scattering of at least 35 nanometers greater than the weight average particle diameter as measured by capillary hydrodynamic fractionation is provided. An inkjet ink composition including the inkjet ink binder is also provided.

Abstract: An inkjet ink composition having a binder including an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, the polymer comprising as polymerized units from 3 to 20 wt. % monoethylenically unsaturated acid monomer, based on polymer weight, and having a glass transition temperature (Tg) in the range of from ?40° C. to 120° C., and the polymer particles having a volume average particle diameter as measured by dynamic light scattering of at least 35 nanometers greater than the weight average particle diameter as measured by capillary hydrodynamic fractionation is provided. An inkjet ink composition including the inkjet ink binder is also provided.

Abstract: An inkjet ink binder including an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, the polymer comprising as polymerized units from 3 to 20 wt. % monoethylenically unsaturated acid monomer, based on polymer weight, and having a glass transition temperature (Tg) in the range of from ?40° C. to 120° C., and the polymer particles having a volume average particle diameter as measured by dynamic light scattering of at least 35 nanometers greater than the weight average particle diameter as measured by capillary hydrodynamic fractionation is provided. An inkjet ink including the inkjet ink binder is also provided.

Abstract: An ostomy appliance is disclosed for selectively sealing a stoma. The appliance includes a central elongated relatively rigid tube having inner and outer end portions. A cap is support to the outer end portion of the tube and is adapted to engage the users skin when the tube is inserted in a stoma. A flexible extendable and collapsible bellows is mounted on the inner end of the tube for sealing the inside of the stoma when the appliance is inserted therein. A flexible rod insertable through the cap and tube for engagement with the bellows extends the bellows to collapse it for insertion in the stoma.