Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a water soluble or dispersible composition comprising a hydrophobically modified polyalkylene glycol having mono- and di- end capped hydrophobic groups. Additionally, the present disclosure also relates to applications thereof in various industrial areas such as coatings.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hydrophobically-modified associative thickener polymer prepared from a reaction mixture comprising a) a poloxamer tri-block copolymer of the formula (I): b) at least one active hydrogen-containing compound c) a gem-polyhalide with an alkali hydroxide; or d) a polyglycidyl ether with an alkali hydroxide; e) optionally, a hydrophobe-containing compound; also disclosed are aqueous protective coating compositions; and further disclosed is a process to prepare a hydrophobically-modified associative thickener polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hydrophobically-modified associative thickener polymer prepared from a reaction mixture comprising a) a polytetrahydrofuran having a formula (I): b) at least one active hydrogen-containing compound; c) a gem-polyhalide with an alkali hydroxide; or d) a polyglycidyl ether with an alkali hydroxide; e) optionally, a hydrophobe-containing compound, wherein m is an integer in a range from 2 to 750; also disclosed are the aqueous protective coating compositions; further disclosed is a process to prepare a hydrophobically-modified associative thickener polymer.

Abstract: The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a method for preparing a reaction product, comprising (1) molten mixing a first active hydrogen containing component and a first alkali hydroxide to form a first mixture; (2) adding water into the first mixture to dissolve the first molten alkali hydroxide to form a second mixture; (3) reacting a first hydrophobic component with the second mixture to provide a Diluent; (4) molten mixing at least one second active hydrogen containing component, a second alkali hydroxide and the Diluent to form a third mixture; (5) adding water into the third mixture to dissolve the second molten alkali hydroxide to form a fourth mixture; and (6) reacting the fourth mixture with a gem-polyhalide compound or a sulfonate ester for a sufficient time to form the reaction product.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a water soluble or dispersible composition comprising a hydrophobically modified polyalkylene glycol having mono- and di-end capped hydrophobic groups. Additionally, the present disclosure also relates to applications thereof in various industrial areas such as coatings.

Abstract: A reaction product derived from a reactant comprising a diglycidyl ether component, a difunctional active hydrogen containing component and a hydrophobic component is disclosed. Additionally, the present disclosure relates generally to compositions comprising the reaction products and applications thereof in various industrial areas such as coatings.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition comprising at least 0.5 wt % of a lactam-functionalized polymer is disclosed. The lactam-functionalized polymer includes lactam-functionalized polyacetal polyether, polyhemiaminal polyether or polyaminal polyether. The aqueous coating composition can increase an open time of a water-borne latex paint. A method of increasing an open time for an aqueous coating composition of a water-borne latex paint using the lactam-functionalized polymer is also disclosed.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition comprising at least 0.5 wt % of a lactam-functionalized polymer is disclosed. The lactam-functionalized polymer includes lactam-functionalized polyacetal polyether, polyhemiaminal polyether or polyaminal polyether. The aqueous coating composition can increase an open time of a water-borne latex paint. A method of increasing an open time for an aqueous coating composition of a water-borne latex paint using the lactam-functionalized polymer is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to latex compositions that incorporate at least one bioactive component such as an antibacterial or antifungal agent, and methods for making and using such latex compositions. The latex compositions disclosed herein can be prepared by the emulsion polymerization of the latex component monomers in the presence of the at least one bioactive component.

Abstract: The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) related to a dry mortar composition or an emulsion/dispersion based composition having hydrophobically modified polymer compositions. The dry mortar composition or an emulsion/dispersion based composition comprises one or more polymer emulsions and/or redispersible powders, and one or more hydrophobic, and water-resistant or water-repellent additive. The emulsion/dispersion based composition can be used as a grout, a joint filler, a mastic, a pasty, textured plaster, tile adhesive, structure-latex based render, silicate render, fine dispersion render for skim coat, dispersion based tile grout, acrylate based render, latex-based primer, and colorized latex-based renders.

Abstract: This invention relates to latex compositions that incorporate at least one bioactive component such as an antibacterial or an antifungal agent, and methods for making and using such latex compositions. The latex compositions disclosed herein can be prepared by the emulsion polymerization of the latex component monomers in the presence of the at least one bioactive component.

Abstract: Provided is a thickener composition comprising the polymerization product of an aromatic monomer, an amine functional monomer, and a hydrophobic, associative monomer. The thickener composition is capable of thickening various formulations at a pH of 6.0 or less. Also provided are personal care, household, and industrial formulations that include the thickener compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substrate having one or more antimicrobial or antistatic properties. Such properties are imparted by applying a coating or film formed from a cationically-charged polymer composition. The polymer composition includes a noncationic ethylenically unsaturated monomer and an ethylenically unsaturated monomer capable of providing a cationic charge to the polymer composition. Optionally, the polymer composition includes a steric stabilization component incorporated into the cationically-charged polymer composition. The present invention also relates to a personal care product and polymeric material comprising a base polymer blended with the above cationically-charged polymer composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to latex compositions that incorporate at least one bioactive component such as an antibacterial or antifungal agent, and methods for making and using such latex compositions. The latex compositions disclosed herein can be prepared by the emulsion polymerization of the latex component monomers in the presence of the at least one bioactive component.

Abstract: A filter substrate impregnated with an emulsion polymer, the emulsion polymer being substantially devoid of phenolics and stabilized using a protective colloid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substrate having antimicrobial and/or antistatic properties. Such properties are imparted by applying a coating or film formed from a cationically-charged polymer composition. The polymer composition includes a noncationic ethylenically unsaturated monomer, an ethylenically unsaturated monomer capable of providing a cationic charge to the polymer composition, and a steric stabilization component incorporated into the cationically-charged polymer composition. The present invention also relates to a polymeric material comprising a base polymer blended with the above cationically-charged polymer composition.

Abstract: The curable urethane polymer adhesive or coating of the present invention comprises at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and in one embodiment an aliphatic conjugated diene monomer, a hydroxy functional monomer, and a colloid having hydroxy functionality and a moiety having isocyanate functionality. The colloid having hydroxy functionality is present with the ethylenically unsaturated monomer and the hydroxy-functional monomer during polymerization so as to become incorporated into the latex to provide stabilization.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of polymeric materials that can be used in combination with a wide variety of substrates, such as textiles, metal, cellulosic materials, plastics, and the like, and to the field of active agents including, for example, antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antifungal materials. This invention further relates to latex polymer coatings that comprise at least one active component as well as methods for making and using such latex compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substrate having one or more antimicrobial or antistatic properties. Such properties are imparted by applying a coating or film formed from a cationically-charged polymer composition. The polymer composition includes a noncationic ethylenically unsaturated monomer and an ethylenically unsaturated monomer capable of providing a cationic charge to the polymer composition. Optionally, the polymer composition includes a steric stabilization component incorporated into the cationically-charged polymer composition. The present invention also relates to a personal care product and polymeric material comprising a base polymer blended with the above cationically-charged polymer composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of polymeric materials that can be used in combination with a wide variety of substrates, such as personal care products, textiles, metal, cellulosic materials, plastics, and the like, and to the field of active agents including, for example, antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal materials. This invention further relates to latex polymer coatings that comprise at least one active component as well as methods for making and using such latex compositions.