Abstract: Terpolymer compositions of vinyl caprolactam (VCL), dimethylaminopropyl methacrylamide (DMAPMA) and hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) are described to coat substrates for use in computer printers, and provide advantageous print quality thereon.

Abstract: Terpolymer compositions of vinyl caprolactam (VCL), dimethylaminopropyl methacrylamide (DMAPMA) and hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) are described to coat substrates for use in computer printers, and provide advantageous print quality thereon.

Abstract: Copolymers of dimethylaminopropyl methacrylamide and hydroxyethyl methacrylate having residual monomer levels of <2000 ppm and <500 ppm, respectively, are made by copolymerizing the monomers in a predetermined weight ratio in an aqueous-alcoholic solvent of defined composition. Substrates coated with these copolymers are capable of absorbing the solvents, e.g. water or organic solvents, of digital printing inks rapidly with dry times of <1 min.

Abstract: A process for producing a polymer of a vinyl ether monomer by contacting the monomer with phosphorous pentoxide as polymerization initiator.

Abstract: A post-treatment process for making a water-resistant polymeric coating composition or a strongly-swellable polymeric gel includes providing a stable, aqueous two-phase polymeric composition by the steps of forming a reaction mixture in a reaction vessel which includes a water-soluble vinyl monomer, optionally with one or more water-soluble comonomers, first amount of a crosslinking agent, and water, heating the mixture, then periodically adding a predetermined amount of an initiator, and polymerizing at about 30-130° C., optionally removing the resultant two-phase composition from the reaction vessel, adding a predetermined amount of an additional crosslinker or proteinaceous compound thereto, optionally coating the mixture onto a support, and optionally heating to further polymerize the mixture.

Abstract: An inkjet printing composition for coating a substrate to receive dye images thereon includes: (a) a polymer for absorbing said dye images, and (b) a dye fixative therein to inhibit migration of dye images from one part of the substrate to other portions thereof.

Abstract: An inkjet printing composition for coating a substrate to receive dye images thereon includes: (a) a polymer for absorbing said dye images, and (b) a dye fixative therein to inhibit dye migration from one part of the substrate to other portions thereof.

Abstract: Copolymers of dimethylaminopropyl methacrylamide and hydroxyethyl methacrylate having residual monomer levels of <2000 ppm and <500 ppm, respectively, are made by copolymerizing the monomers in a predetermined weight ratio in an aqueous-alcoholic solvent of defined composition. Substrates coated with these copolymers are capable of absorbing the solvents, e.g. water or organic solvents, of digital printing inks rapidly with dry times of <1 min.

Abstract: A method of color inkjet printing on a substrate coated with a substantially colorless, 90-10 to 30-70, wt/wt, copolymer of vinyl pyrrolidone and vinyl imidazole, by inkjet printing dye images on the thus-coated substrate, characterized in that the dye images obtained exhibit excellent light fastness.

Abstract: A process for making a solution of a copolymer of maleic anhydride (MA) and methyl vinyl ether (MVE) monomers the specific viscosity (SV) of the product being about 2.5-6, preferably 3-5, indicating a weight average molecular weight of substantially above one million, preferably above 1.5 million and a solids content of about 20-45%, preferably 30-40, in isopropyl acetate (IPAc), solvent includes the steps of (a) precharging part of MVE in IPAc into a reactor heated to about 50-90° C., and then (b) feeding (i) a solution of MA in IPAc, (ii) the rest of MVE, at a mole ratio of MA:MVE of 1:≧1.5 to 1:<3, preferably 1:2.4, and (iii) a free radical initiator dissolved in IPAc, in an amount of 0.02-0.3%, preferably 0.05-0.2%, based on total monomers, into the reactor over time. Powders of such MA/MVE copolymers are made by removing the solvent from the solution.

Abstract: What is described herein is a process for preparing a lightly-crosslinked copolymer of (a) vinyl pyrrolidone (VP) and (b) dimethylaminopropyl methacrylamide (DMAPMA) under more reproducible conditions. Suitably the weight ratio of (a):(b) is 50-95:50-5, preferably 80:20. The copolymer has a Brookfield viscosity of 5,000 to 45,000 cps; preferably 10,000 to 30,000 cps, and a haze of <100 NTU; it includes about 0.1 to 0.5 wt. %, preferably 0.2 to 0.4 wt. %, of a cross-linking agent based upon the total weight of the monomers in the copolymer.

Abstract: A stable, aqueous polymeric composition which forms a clear to translucent film upon application to a substrate includes, by weight, 5-75% of (a) a water-soluble polymer having (b) in situ-formed, substantially water-insoluble resinous particles of said polymer substantially uniformly dispersed therein, and (c) 25-95% of water.

Abstract: A system for delivering an active material includes (1) a stable, aqueous polymeric composition of (a) a water-soluble polymer having (b) in situ-formed, substantially water-insoluble resinous particles of said polymer substantially uniformly dispersed therein, and (c) water; and (2) an active material dispersed in said composition.

Abstract: A rheology modifier for use in aqueous or alcoholic compositions includes an aqueous two-phase polymeric composition of by weight, 5-75% of (a) a water-soluble polymer having (b) in situ-formed, substantially water-insoluble resinous particles of said polymer substantially uniformly dispersed therein, and (c) 25-95% of water.

Abstract: A post-treatment product and process for making a water-resistant polymeric coating or a strongly-swellable polymeric gel includes providing a stable, aqueous two-phase polymeric composition by the steps of forming a reaction mixture in a reaction vessel which includes a water-soluble vinyl monomer, optionally with one or more water-soluble comonomers, a first amount of a crosslinking agent, and water, heating the mixture, then periodically adding a predetermined amount of an initiator, and polymerizing at about 30-130° C., optionally removing the resultant two-phase composition from the reaction vessel, adding a predetermined amount of additional crosslinker or proteinaceous compound thereto, optionally coating the mixture onto a support, and optionally heating to further polymerize or process the mixture.

Abstract: A system for delivering an active material includes (1) a stable, aqueous polymeric composition of, by weight, (a) a water-soluble polymer having (b) in situ-formed, substantially water-insoluble resinous particles of said polymer substantially water-insoluble resinous particles of said polymer substantially uniformly dispersed therein, and (c) 25-95% of water; and (2) an active material dispersed in said composition.

Abstract: A stable, aqueous polymeric composition which forms a clear to translucent film upon application to a substrate includes, by weight, 5-75% of (a) a water-soluble polymer having (b) in situ-formed, substantially water-insoluble resinous particles of said polymer substantially uniformly dispersed therein, and (c) 25-95% of water.

Abstract: A rheology modifier for use in aqueous or alcoholic compositions includes an aqueous two-phase polymeric composition of by weight, 5-75 % of (a) a water-soluble polymer having (b) in situ-formed, substantially water-insoluble resinous particles of said polymer substantially uniformly dispersed therein, and (c) 25-95 % of water.

Abstract: A process for making crosslinked polymers of maleic anhydride and methyl vinyl ether is described. The process is characterized by precharging methyl vinyl ether, partially or totally, in isopropyl acetate, and a crosslinker, and then continuously feeding molten maleic anhydride and methyl vinyl ether into the thus-precharged reactor. The monomer mixture then is polymerized at a temperature of about 60.degree.-80.degree. C. The reaction product is a pumpable, homogeneous suspension of the crosslinked copolymer at a solids level of about 30-50%, which is recoverable in high yield upon removal of the solvent and filtering the suspension.

Abstract: This invention relates to a water insoluble encapsulate comprising a water insoluble polymer of a perfluoroether containing perfluorinated isopropyloxy units and having a number average molecular weight of between about 450 and about 15,000 which polymer is encapsulated in a water soluble, non-halogenated polymer and to the stable, homogeneous, aqueous compositions of the encapsulated perfluoroether polymer in various formulations of cosmetically, pharmaceutically and agrochemically active substances.