Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of multistage polymer particles comprising a specific oligomer prepared from polymerization of monomers comprising an alkoxylated (meth)acrylate providing aqueous coating compositions with both good flow-and-leveling property and extended open time.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, polymeric organic crosslinked microspheres, and colloidal silica particles. The composition is useful in coating compositions for exterior applications to achieve a balance of excellent dirt pickup resistance and durability performance under accelerated testing conditions.

Abstract: An aqueous composition comprising: (a) an aqueous dispersion of hybrid polymer particles with a fluorine content of 5% or more, wherein the hybrid polymer particles comprise, based on the weight of the hybrid polymer particles, (i) greater than 20% to 75% by weight of a first polymer component comprising a fluoroethylene vinyl ether copolymer, and (ii) from 25% to less than 80% by weight of a second polymer component, wherein the second polymer component is an acrylic copolymer comprising, based on the weight of the acrylic copolymer, from 0.15% to 1.2% by weight of structural units of a phosphorus-containing acid monomer, a salt thereof, or mixtures thereof, and structural units of a monoethylenically unsaturated nonionic monomer; and (b) from 5% to 30% by dry weight of colloidal silica, based on the total weight of the hybrid polymer particles and the dry weight of the colloidal silica. The aqueous composition can provide coatings with balanced dirt pick-up resistance and durability properties.

Abstract: A multistage emulsion polymer comprising a first polymer and a second polymer comprising structural units of a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic monomer at specific weight ratios of the first polymer to the second polymer and a Tg difference between the first and second polymers; the multistage emulsion polymer suitable for use in coating applications to provide coating films with improved dirt pick-up resistance without compromising film formation properties.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of polymeric particles comprising a specific emulsion polymer and a hydroxyl-terminated polysiloxane, and an aqueous coating composition comprising the aqueous dispersion providing coatings made therefrom with improved water resistance, anti-corrosion, and water repellency properties.

Abstract: A stable aqueous dispersion comprising an emulsion polymer and a specific amount of a linear siloxane, a cyclic siloxane, or mixtures thereof; an aqueous coating composition comprising the aqueous dispersion providing coatings with improved dirt pick-up resistance and long-term durability.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of multistage polymer particles comprising a specific oligomer prepared from polymerization of monomers comprising an alkoxylated (meth)acrylate providing aqueous coating compositions with both good flow-and-leveling property and extended open time.

Abstract: An aqueous polymer composition and a coating composition comprising the aqueous polymer composition and affording coatings with improved efflorescence properties.

Abstract: A polyurethane/acrylic hybrid dispersion comprising a polyurethane dispersion, acrylic monomers and ethylenically unsaturated phosphorus containing monomers. The weight ratio of the solid content of the polyurethane dispersion to the acrylic monomers and the ethylenically unsaturated phosphorus containing monomers is from 3:7 to 7:3. A process of making the polyurethane/acrylic hybrid dispersion.

Abstract: A polyurethane/acrylic hybrid dispersion comprising a polyurethane dispersion, acrylic monomers and ethylenically unsaturated phosphorus containing monomers. The weight ratio of the solid content of the polyurethane dispersion to the acrylic monomers and the ethylenically unsaturated phosphorus containing monomers is from 3:7 to 7:3. A process of making the polyurethane/acrylic hybrid dispersion.