Abstract: Provided is a binder composition and its use in aqueous based paints and coatings and other applications. The binder composition comprises: (a) a copolymer formed from one or more esters or amides of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, or their mixtures, together with a monomer unit of formula I, wherein R, R1 R2, R3, R4, and X are as defined above; and (b) water, wherein the binder composition is an aqueous emulsion.

Abstract: Provided is a binder composition and its use in aqueous based paints and coatings and other applications. The binder composition comprises: a polyurethane dispersion containing water and a polyurethane polymer, wherein the polyurethane polymer is prepared by reacting a nitroalcohol compound, a polyol compound, a polyisocyanate compound, and optionally chain extenders, wherein the nitroalcohol compound is of formula I, wherein R, R1, and Z are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a stable aqueous dispersion of polyurethane particles and pigment particles partially or fully encapsulated with a soft polymer. The composition of the present invention delivers relatively high gloss as well as gloss stability in coatings formulations.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions that enable excellent early hardness development in coating applications, the compositions comprising a blend of one or more acrylic emulsion copolymer, pA, having a Tg of 20° C. or higher, and one or more acrylic emulsion copolymer, pB, having a Tg at least 15° C. lower than that of pA, together with one or more additive chosen from a coalescent having a normal boiling point no greater than 300° C., a naturally derived plasticizer, and mixtures thereof. The compositions may be ambient curable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for imbibing a step-growth polymer into thermoplastic latex particles and a composition made by such a process. The composition is useful, for example, as a coating, an adhesive, a sealant, a primer, a caulk, a stain, or a filler for a variety of substrates.

Abstract: The present invention provides two-component polyurethane compositions that are substantially free of VOCs and comprising, as one component, polyisocyanate compositions and, as a second component, a polyol which is chosen from a cycloaliphatic diol or polyol having a molecular weight of from 100 to 500 and containing one or more 4 to 7 member aliphatic ring and an oligomeric diol or polyol comprising the condensation reaction product of from 30 wt. % to 78 wt. %, based on the total weight of reactants used to make the oligomer, and an acrylic or vinyl emulsion polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable aqueous dispersion of thermoplastic polymer particles imbibed with a thermosettable compound. The polymer particles are characterized by having a sufficient concentration of anti-agglomerating functional groups to stabilize the latex against agglomeration. The dispersion is useful as one part of a two-pack formulation.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions that enable excellent early hardness development in coating applications, the compositions comprising a blend of one or more copolymer, pA, having a Tg of 20° C. or higher, and one or more polyurethane copolymer in aqueous dispersion, pB, together with one or more additive chosen from a coalescent having a normal boiling point of from 150° C. to no greater than 300° C., a naturally derived plasticizer, and mixtures thereof. The polyurethane copolymer comprises at least 40 wt. %, based on the weight of polyurethane solids, of: (i) a first polyol having a molecular weight of at least 850, wherein the first polyol is a polyether polyol, or (ii) a second polyol chosen from a polyester, a polycaprolactam, a polycarbonate and a combination thereof, wherein the second polyol has a molecular weight of at least 1,500, or (iii) a combination of one or more first polyol and one or more second polyol. The compositions may be ambient curable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable aqueous dispersion of thermoplastic polymer particles imbibed with a thermosettable compound. The polymer particles are characterized by having a sufficient concentration of anti-agglomerating functional groups to stabilize the latex against agglomeration. The dispersion is useful as one part of a two-pack formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for imbibing a step-growth polymer into thermoplastic latex particles and a composition made by such a process. The composition is useful, for example, as a coating, an adhesive, a sealant, a primer, a caulk, a stain, or a filler for a variety of substrates.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions that enable excellent early hardness development in coating applications, the compositions comprising a blend of one or more acrylic emulsion copolymer, pA, having a Tg of 20° C. or higher, and one or more acrylic emulsion copolymer, pB, having a Tg at least 15° C. lower than that of pA, together with one or more additive chosen from a coalescent having a normal boiling point no greater than 300° C., a naturally derived plasticizer, and mixtures thereof. The compositions may be ambient curable.

Abstract: An aqueous inkjet ink composition suitable for printing on a hydrophobic surface such as a vinyl surface including an aqueous vehicle, a self-dispersed pigment, a silicone-containing surfactant and an aqueous emulsion polymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of from ?40° C. to 150° C. Also provided is a method for printing an image on a hydrophobic substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions that enable excellent early hardness development in coating applications, the compositions comprising a blend of one or more copolymer, pA, having a Tg of 20° C. or higher, and one or more polyurethane copolymer in aqueous dispersion, pB, together with one or more additive chosen from a coalescent having a normal boiling point of from 150° C. to no greater than 300° C., a naturally derived plasticizer, and mixtures thereof. The polyurethane copolymer comprises at least 40 wt. %, based on the weight of polyurethane solids, of: (i) a first polyol having a molecular weight of at least 850, wherein the first polyol is a polyether polyol, or (ii) a second polyol chosen from a polyester, a polycaprolactam, a polycarbonate and a combination thereof, wherein the second polyol has a molecular weight of at least 1,500, or (iii) a combination of one or more first polyol and one or more second polyol. The compositions may be ambient curable.

Abstract: An inkjet ink binder composition including an emulsion polymer, the polymer including as polymerized units 1–10%, by weight based on dry polymer weight, of a monomer selected from the group consisting of methylol acrylamide, methylol methacrylamide, methyl acrylamidoglycolate methyl ether, acrylamidoglycolic acid, and mixtures thereof is provided. An inkjet ink composition including the emulsion polymer, a liquid medium, and a pigment and a method for improving the durability of inkjet ink printed on a substrate are also provided.

Abstract: Ink compositions having increased stability and increased jettability with the addition of specific surfactants, including alkyl ether sulfates and ethoxylated mercaptans, are provided. The remainder of the ink composition comprises a suitable carrier vehicle, which typically contains water, alcohols, surfactants, humectants and optionally a resin component.

Abstract: An aqueous inkjet ink composition suitable for printing on a hydrophobic surface such as a vinyl surface including an aqueous vehicle, a self-dispersed pigment, a silicone-containing surfactant and an aqueous emulsion polymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of from ?40° C. to 150° C. Also provided is a method for printing an image on a hydrophobic substrate.

Abstract: A non-pigmented ink composition suitable for use in ink jet printing is provided made up of a blend of two or more hollow micro-spheres comprising a small particle size hollow micro-sphere and a larger particle size hollow micro-sphere. The remainder of the ink composition comprises a suitable carrier vehicle, which typically contains water, alcohols, surfactants, humectants and optionally a resin component.

Abstract: A paper having an improved print quality comprises a paper substrate having a surface with a surface roughness of less than 6 microns and a surface gloss of 5-80% which surface has been coated with a light-weight, low solids content, top coat. The top coat may comprise (i) a rheology modifier/binder component and at least one pigment or (ii) at least one binder coated pigment. The top coat provides a significant improvement to the delta gloss of the so-treated paper.

Abstract: Ink compositions having increased stability and increased jettability with the addition of specific surfactants, including alkyl ether sulfates and ethoxylated mercaptans, are provided. The remainder of the ink composition comprises a suitable carrier vehicle, which typically contains water, alcohols, surfactants, humectants and optionally a resin component.

Abstract: An inkjet ink binder including polymeric nanoparticles (“PNPs”) having a mean diameter in the range of 1 to 50 nanometers, wherein the PNPs include as polymerized units 1-20%, by weight based on dry polymer weight, of a curable composition. The reaction of the curable composition can be initiated thermally, chemically or via actinic radiation. An inkjet ink composition comprising a liquid medium, a colorant and the inkjet binder and a method for improving the durability of inkjet ink printed on a substrate are also provided.