Abstract: A process of making a coated paper comprises the following steps: 1) providing a paper layer composed of a blend of pulp fibers and particulate material containing polyvalent metal cations, 2) applying a acidified alginate solution of a material selected from salts and derivatives of alginic acid to cover at least a portion of the paper, 3) reacting the salts and/or derivatives of alginic acid with polyvalent metal cations in the paper to form a polymer coating, and 4) drying the paper and polymer coating. The permeability of the coated paper is generally at least about 75 percent less than the permeability of an identical uncoated portion of the paper. The solution of alginate material may be partially cross-linked. The alginate solution may be deposited utilizing gravure printing techniques. Also disclosed is a coated paper and a wrapper for a smoking article.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a coated paper for use in printing is characterized in that the coated paper for printing is produced by coating a color consisting mainly of pigment and a water-soluble binder made of starch or starch derivatives to the surface of a base paper, then drying and finishing it. Steam or an aqueous penetrant solution having a penetrating force of less than 50 seconds is sprayed or applied over the dry coated layer surface of the coated paper, prior to it being finished with a calender, for redistributing the water-soluble binder in the coated layer in order to correct its uneven distribution, which is the cause of printing mottle during the offset printing operation.

Abstract: An improved coated paperboard or plate stock useful for forming substantially rigid food containers such as plates, bowls, trays and the like and a process from producing the improved coated paperboard are provided. A base coat comprising a styrene acrylic latex and a pigment is applied directly to the paperboard, and a top coat comprising a styrene acrylic polymer latex and a pigment is applied directly to the base coat to form the coated plate stock. The improved coated plate stock is characterized by improved grease, oil and cut resistance, improved varnish gloss, enhanced smoothness, and improved printing quality.

Abstract: A method for forming electrographic imaging elements comprising a uniform dielectric layer is disclosed. The method comprises coating a conductive coating composition containing polymerizable precursors onto a base, curing the composition to form a conductive layer, and coating a dielectric layer on top of the conductive layer. The elements can be used to produce images have higher image density, reduced background, reduced grain, reduced mottle, reduced overtoning, and greater small-scale uniformity than comparable images formed on electrographic imaging elements produced by other methods. The elements are particularly useful for forming large size colored images, such as are required for posters, displays, other indoor advertising.

Abstract: Disclosed is a product of vapor deposition comprising a vapor deposited thin film formed on a surface of an organic substrate through an intermediate agent which includes at least a silicone resin and silicon dioxide, and a method for manufacturing a product of vapor deposition, in which the silicon dioxide is produced by plasma treatment. Accordingly, the vapor deposition thin film is significantly improved in an adhesive strength to provide the product of vapor deposition with an excellent washing resistance and abrasion resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermosetting decorative laminate (11), primarily intended as flooring laminate, comprising two or more layers (3, 4, 5), whereby at least one layer is a decorative layer (4) comprising a decor paper (9) provided with a bar pattern comprising a plurality of parallel rows of bars (14), whereby the bars (14) in adjoining rows preferably are mutually offset in the longitudinal direction. The bar pattern allows said laminate (11) to be divided into m longitudinal units or panels each consisting of p rows of bars (14), whereby said unit or panel comprises m.times.p rows of bars (14). The pattern of each left end bar (A1-A9) matches the pattern of corresponding right end bar (B1-B9) of each unit or panel and the pattern of these bars matches the pattern of corresponding end bars (A, B) in corresponding rows of all m units or panels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous powder coating dispersion based on epoxy resins and phenolic curing agents or carboxyl-containing polyesters for the coating of packaging containers, which dispersion consists of a solid, pulverulent component I and an aqueous component II, component I being a powder coating which containsA) at least one epoxy resin having an epoxide equivalent weight of from 300 to 5500 andB) at least one curing agent having more than one phenolic hydroxyl group per molecule and a hydroxyl equivalent weight, based on phenolic OH groups, of from 100 to 500, preferably from 200 to 300, orC) at least one polyester having an acid number of from 25 to 120 mg of KOH/g and an OH number >10 mg of KOH/g, andD) at least one epoxy resin having an epoxide equivalent weight of from 400 to 3000, and component II being the aqueous component of the dispersion which contains at least one nonionic or anionic thickener.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of recording materials for inkjet printers by applying aqueous coating compositions to one or both sides of a sheet of paper which has been treated with size, where the coating compositions contain from 20 to 200 g/l of starch and from 1 to 50 g/l of a copolymer which is obtainable by emulsion copolymerization of 100 parts by weight of a monomer mixture comprising(a) from 10 to 65 parts by weight of styrene, .alpha.-methylstyrene, acrylonitrile and/or methacrylonitrile,(b) from 30 to 85 parts by weight of acrylic and/or methacrylic esters of alcohols having 1 to 18 carbon atoms,(c) from 5 to 25 parts by weight of monomers containing tertiary and/or quaternary amino groups, and(d) from 0 to 20 parts by weight of other monoethylenically unsaturated monomersin an aqueous medium in the presence of from 12 to 300% by weight, based on the monomers, of at least one natural or synthetic protective colloid.

Abstract: Recyclable and compostable coated paper stock comprising a substrate coated on at least one surface with a primer coat and a top coat both of which are water based dispersions. The primer coat comprises a water based dispersion of a polymer selected from the group comprising acrylic polymers, acrylic copolymers, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, poly-ethylene vinyl acetate, poly-ethylene vinyl chloride, styrene butadiene copolymers, polyvinylidiene chloride or starch. The top coat comprises a water based dispersion of a polymer selected from the group comprising acrylic polymers, acrylic copolymers, styrene butadiene copolymers or polyvinylidiene chloride. In another embodiment the top coat further includes a wax component comprising 15-90 wt. % of the polymer and 5-85 wt. % of the wax. The substrate is coated with a primer coat prior to the application of the top coat to seal the substrate surface.

Abstract: Paperboard having a water-repellant coating which includes a polymer matrix/wax/pigment mixture and is applied to the paperboard as an aqueous formulation. The polymer matrix includes polymer chains which are ionically cross-linked through pendant carboxylic acid groups to provide, together with the wax and pigment components, a substantially continuous, water-repellant film which more readily breaks down under the alkaline conditions of repulping. The coated board also exhibits low slip and resistance to blocking, and is particularly well-suited in corrugated box constructions used in shipping containers for perishable food items such as meats, poultry, fishery products, fruits and vegetables. The pigmented or unpigmented coating formulations are also used as an overcoat over preprinted paperboard surfaces to simultaneously provide scuff and water resistance.

Abstract: Packaging materials are produced by a process which comprises coating substrates suitable for packaging with an aqueous solution or emulsion which contains a copolymer A) composed ofa) from 10 to 100% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -carboxylic acid or C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -di-carboxylic acid or anhydrides or half-esters of the dicarboxylic acids,b) from 0 to 50% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated compound having at least one sulfo or sulfonate group andc) from 0 to 70% by weight of further monomers,and a polyester B) and, if required, then applying further top coats.

Abstract: A multi-ply structure which includes a release coating sandwiched between two plies of the structure and present in an amount of about 5 to about 25 g/sq yd., one of the plies of the structure being flexible and in contact with the release coating and removable therefrom by the application of a force of between about 90 to about 600 g/in., as determined by the Keil test procedure, including a composition for forming the release coating and comprising an aqueous coating composition which includes a solids portion and which is effective in forming a coating having release properties, the solids portion of the composition comprising a major amount of resin binder and a minor amount of filler, the filler comprising a major amount of clay and a minor amount of magnesium or calcium hydroxide, and including also a continuous process for forming such multi-ply structure, including particularly a structure comprising a poly(vinyl chloride) ply strippable from a support ply.

Abstract: The invention relates to basecoats for the production of paint systems of the basecoat-clearcoat type, which comprise a water-thinnable polyacrylate resin obtainable by polymerizing in a first stage in an organic solvent ethylenically unsaturated monomers free from carboxyl groups and, after at least 80% by weight of these monomers have reacted, polymerizing in a second stage monomers containing carboxyl groups and neutralizing the polyacrylate resin obtained in this way.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for coating vehicle bodies in which an aqueous coating containing as the binder a combination of a water-dilutable polyurethane resin, a water-dilutable polyester resin and an aminoplast resin is employed as the stone-chip intermediate primer and/or filler.

Abstract: The specification discloses a multilaminar paperboard composite having improved recyclability and methods for forming and recycling the paperboard composite. The paperboard composite comprises a paperboard substrate having two surfaces, a highly alcoholized polyvinyl alcohol binder layer adjacent at least one surface of the paperboard substrate and a polyethylene polymeric layer bound to the polyvinyl alcohol layer. The highly alcoholized polyvinyl alcohol layer is present in an amount of from about 2 to about 12 pounds per 3000 square feet of substrate.

Abstract: A process for impregnating a resin into a substrate to form a web. The resin is impregnated into one side of the web, so that the other side remains exposed. This arrangement allows the exposed side of the web to be dispersible in water, while the impregnated side is water resistant. The impregnation may occur in zones and comprise one material or two or more materials. The resulting web is useful as a backsheet in disposable absorbent articles wherein it is desired to have a barrier that is impermeable to body fluids, yet flushable for disposal.

Abstract: An acqueous solution of a dimethylsiloxane containing polyelectrolyte is provided. It incorporates:a. polydimethylsiloxane blocksb. oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur containing polar groups andc. anionic groups.It provides slip, water repellency and good release per se from pressure sensitive adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for forming a laminate and the laminate using silicone release coating compositions comprising (A) a mixture of (i) a dimethylsiloxane-methylvinylsiloxane-methylphenylsiloxane copolymer and (ii) a dimethylsiloxane-methylvinylsiloxane copolymer, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, (C) a platinum catalyst, and (D) an organic solvent. The silicone release coating compositions of the present invention provide small release resistance values both at low and high peeling velocities and do not impair the residual adhesion of tacky substances that have come into contact with the coating.

Abstract: Processes and apparatus for uniformly coating discrete substrates by application of a controlled volume of fluid per unit surface area of a substrate. In one aspect, the invention provides a process comprising providing a fluid reservoir; and flowing fluid from the fluid reservoir without substantial interruption through one or more fluid applicators, the fluid applied with a controlled volume per unit surface area of the substrate, said fluid flow from the reservoir commencing and terminating to provide a fluid layer up to the perimeter of the substrate. The invention also provides fluid application apparatus which enable application of a uniform fluid layer, including apparatus that provides termination of fluid flow without fluid dripping or trailing of fluid.

Abstract: Corrosion resistant fasteners and similar articles are compositely coated in which an epoxy base coating is applied on an inner metallic core and a top coating is applied on the epoxy coating. The epoxy base coat is preferably applied on the metallic core by cathodic electrodeposition. The composition of the top coating can comprise sulfonates such as petroleum sulfonates and sulfurized hydrocarbon fatty acid and ester. Hydrocarbon fatty acid ester in the top coat can be derived from polymer of ethylene or propylene or natural oil. Particularly preferred top coat formulations additionally include a salt of sulfamic acid or a derivative and/or salts of barium such as barium carbonate and barium sulfate. The composite coatings provide improvement in corrosion resistance of the fasteners.

Abstract: A web of labels, particularly linerless labels, is produced which has specially formed perforation lines that are neither too strong or too weak. Each perforation line comprises alternating cuts and ties, including a cut to tie ratio of 0.18.times.0.008 to 0.012.times.0.008, and between 30-58 cuts per inch. Where permanent adhesive is used for the linerless labels, each perforation line comprises 45-58 cuts per inch, and has a percent of hold of 45-58%, with each cut having a thickness of about 0.028 inches. When repositional adhesive is used each perforation line comprises 30-45 cuts per inch, with a percent of hold of 25-35%. At least one, and typically substantially all, of the perforation lines have substantially V or U-shaped enlarged end terminations to facilitate dispensing of the labels. The perforations are formed by applying a perforation pressure of about 500-600 lbs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the use of a novel emulsion composition in the printing industry. The composition when applied to printed substrates provides outstanding lubrication, antistatic and antismudge properties, as well as minimizes the occurrence of tears in the substrate. Additionally, the compositions of the present invention aid in the folding operation.The compositions of the present invention are emulsions. These emulsions are applied to the substrate surface after the ink is applied. The emulsion breaks causing the deposition of a uniform coating of composition of the current invention.The mixed emulsion composition contains one or more dimethylpolysiloxanes, mineral oil, a nonionic emulsification agent and water.

Abstract: Floor and wall covering materials are provided with a barrier layer to inhibit the migration or dispersion of organic stainants from the surface of the underlying floor or wall into the decorative portions of the covering materials. The barrier layer comprises a plastisol and sodium silicate which is coated onto or incorporated into the floor or wall covering in the wet state as a mixture of plastisol and water glass, followed by heating to drive off water and gel or fuse the plastisol. The barrier layer is particularly compatible with sheet vinyl floor and wall covering materials. It can be coated onto the underside of the covering material or incorporated as a layer between the underside and the decorative portion of such material.

Abstract: Damage resistant high pressure decorative laminate having excellent scratch, mar, scrape and abrasion resistance, as well as excellent appearance and cleanability and methods of producing same.The method of producing the decorative laminate includes applying a mixture of a liquid thermosetting resin and an abrasion resistant composition, followed by a second coat of the resin without the abrasion resistant composition, or with one having smaller abrasion resistant particles than in the first coat.

Abstract: A coating method characterized in that a coating liquid including a pigment and a binder, and having a concentration of between 50 and 70% by weight and a viscosity of between 700 and 4000 cps, is deaerated in an environment having a degree of vacuum of a saturated vapor pressure or less and under a condition of applying shear to the coating liquid, and a printing base paper is coated with the deaerated coating liquid having the curtain-like shape to produce a coated paper for printing and having a superior white paper brightness, smoothness, uniform coating quantity, and printing suitability.

Abstract: The use of C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl butyrates, d-limonene, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether and C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 petroleum distillates and normal paraffins in place of methyl chloroform (1,1,1-trichloroethane) in conventional waterborne packaging and converting adhesives provides comparable or better adhesive products with reduced environmental and health related problems.

Abstract: A print substrate, in particular paper, has a coat on one or both sides, which contains ungelatinized starch granules and kaolin as coating pigment and possibly one or more additional mineral pigments and binder and wherein the content of the starch granules is 2 to 25% by weight with respect to the total coating pigment; the binder proportion--with respect to the total pigment--is less than 12% by weight calculated as parts by weight when dry; the gloss of the coat after calendaring is greater than 40% as measured at an angle of 75.degree. according to Lehmann; the mineral coating pigment comprises at least 60% by weight of kaolin and the mineral pigment component and starch granules make up the remainder to 100% by weight of the total coating pigment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for producing paperboard packaging blanks (trays, lids, cartons, or combinations) in which the application of the barrier coating is combined with the printing of the sales graphics in a single-pass operation which eliminates the need for a separate off-line coating operation.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an article comprising a backing layer, at least one pressure sensitive adhesive layer, and an aqueous release coating layer, wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive layer is affixed to at least one side of the backing layer and the aqueous release coating layer comprises a polymer, preferably having acid functionality, and an aqueous solution or dispersion of an organic compound having at least one fatty acid ester and at least one quaternary amine, such as lecithin.A method of making the release coated article is also disclosed.The aqueous release coating layer which does not migrate into the pressure sensitive adhesive layer and interfere with the adhesive properties of the pressure sensitive adhesive permits the pressure sensitive adhesive layer to be easily separated from the backing layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new lottery ticket paper for the manufacture of different kinds of lottery tickets, especially of the "instant lottery ticket" type, and a method of manufacturing said tickets. The lottery ticket paper is characterized in that it comprises a colored, opaque base paper coated on both sides with a composition comprising at least one pigment, a filler, a binder solution, and optionally viscosity regulating agents and some kind of security element. The lottery ticket paper is protected against see-through and various kinds of forgery. It is an environmentally pleasing, nonexpensive and from the production-technical point of view suitable alternative to existing foil-laminated lottery ticket papers.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording material having a uniform protective layer on a heat-sensitive recording layer formed on a base sheet which is a plastic film or synthetic paper can be obtained without generating a bar-line, streak or scratch. The protective layer is formed on the heat-sensitive recording layer after adjusting Bekk smoothness (measured by TAPPI standard T479 om-81) of the heat-sensitive recording layer to 500.about.6,000 seconds, preferably 1,500.about.4,500 seconds.

Abstract: A method for depositing an aqueous coating composition onto an ink layer or uninked surface in a printing process comprising (1) depositing a first layer of the ink onto a surface to be coated, (2) drying said ink layer, (3) determining a desired viscosity of an aqueous coating composition to be deposited onto said ink layer or said surface, said composition comprising (a) about 15-85% by weight of a film-forming polymer, said film forming polymer comprising 10-90% by weight of a high molecular weight polymer of an average molecular weight of about 30,000 to about 5,000,000 and 10-90% by weight of a low molecular weight polymer of average molecular weight of about 100 to about 20,000, (b) an amount of wetting agent effective to substantially eliminate levelling problems after deposition caused by surface tension, and (c) the remainder comprising a mixture of water and optionally a volatile organic solvent.

Abstract: A multi-purpose resin synthesized from a mixture of a protein and a carbohydrate by ammoniation instead of hydrolysis is described. Any primary product of photosynthesis (glucose, starch or lignocellulose) is qualified for use as the carbohydrate component of the resin, which is an expedient, low-cost and benign substitute for conventional thermosetting resins in the manufacture of numerous industrial products.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and an apparatus for efficiently and economically producing printed matter having a high degree of gloss, rub-resistance, water-resistance and resistance to contamination. In this method and apparatus, a web-fed printed matter or a web-fed printing paper is coated with a coating agent for roll press working and subjected to hot roll press working while in the state of a web.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing a multilayered element having a top coat. The method includes the application of an undercoating to the upper surface of a support and the application of a continuous top coat coating composition to the surface of the undercoating. The undercoating includes a binder while the top coat composition includes one or more dissolved or dispersed materials and one or more solvents. At least one of the solvents is compatible with the binder. The composition and coating weight of the top coat composition and of the undercoating are controlled such that the ratio T/B is less than or equal to 3, whereinT is the coating weight of the compatible solvent(s), andB is the coating weight of the binder.

Abstract: Method of preparing an adhesive sheet comprising (1) a backing, and (2) an adhesive layer having at least one topologically microstructured surface comprising a plurality of pegs, optionally containing one or more beads, substantially uniformly distributed and protruding outwardly from the adhesive layer, wherein the pegs have essentially flat tops that comprise less than 25% of the total surface contact area of the adhesive layer, and have a height of at least 15 .mu.m.

Abstract: Polymers containing a high percentage of vinyl alcohol units, especially when treated to remove impurities, when blended with copolymers of alkyl (meth)acrylates, N-vinyllactams or N-vinylamides, and unsaturated acids, preferably further with a small amount of plasticizer, may be applied as hot melt adhesives to paper, wood, and other cellulosic articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of reducing the water vapor permeability of a sheet of paper, which comprises the step of coating the paper sheet with a film of 5-30 g/sq.m. of a coating medium consisting of a rosin sizing dispersion containing additives improving the film-forming properties of the coating medium, which additives include surfactants and waxes. It also deals with a paper so produced.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing an improved barrier laminate structure composed of an oxygen barrier silicone coating on a paper or paperboard substrate. The process comprises hydrolyzing a silane formulation with water to form a corresponding silanol. A photoinitiator is added to the silanol to form an ultraviolet sensitive formulation. The formulation is coated onto a paper or paperboard substrate and allowed to dry. Once dryed, the formulation is exposed to ultraviolet radiation to form a cured formulation.

Abstract: Process for the simultaneous application of at least two molten, thermoreversible organogel layers to a substrate. The organogel layers can optionally contain dispersed additive ingredients, such as pigments. The organogel layers are coated onto a suitable substrate and then rapidly cooled or chilled to form a gel. Residual solvent is then removed. Multilayer coated films are thus formed with minimal interlayer mixing or interlayer diffusion of the additive ingredients.

Abstract: In a process for the coating of a running web of paper or cardboard, provisions are that in a press gap formed between two rolls a coating substance applied in a very small quantity on the surface of the one roll is first pressed on the web leaving a very thin coat on the web which, however, covers all spots including the "mounds" of microroughness. Next, the second coat can be applied and dosed on the still moist first coat with the usual means. In the process, the first coat is preferably dosed on the shell of the first roll, by means of the peripheral grooves of a rotary doctor. The same may be performed also as regards the second coating on the web.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a chemically adsorbed film, which can efficiently provide a water and oil repelling and anti-contaminating ultra thin film with uniform thickness by spraying a solution comprising a chemical adsorbent on a substrate surface having active hydrogen groups in a dry atmosphere. A chemically adsorbed film can be formed by spraying a chlorosilane-based surface active agent on a substrate surface having active hydrogen groups such as hydroxyl, imino groups or the like. After forming a siloxane-based monomolecular layer or polysiloxane layer beforehand by spraying a chlorosilane compound or a solution comprising a chlorosilane compound on a substrate surface, a chemically adsorbed monomolecular or polymer layer can be formed by spraying a solution comprising a chlorosilane-based surface active agent. The film can be formed in a short time without being inhibited by the shapes and sizes of substrates.

Abstract: An aqueous correction fluid is provided which includes a latex binder, an opacifying pigment, a protective colloid, a nonionic surfactant, an anionic dispersant, and water. Preferably, the polymer binder is provided in the form of an aqueous emulsion. The correction fluid has improved freeze-thaw stability.

Abstract: A process for preparing a uniform aqueous dispersion of titanium dioxide, gelatin, polymer beads and other components of a reflective binder layer for a photographic paper is disclosed. The process comprises combining all the components without regard to the creation of aggregates and then passing the entire mixture through a media mill to form a uniform dispersion.

Abstract: A matte printing paper, excepting bank note and security document paper, especially for offset or intaglio printing, is coated with a composition containing calcium carbonate as a coating pigment, a binding agent for absorption of printing ink and 10 to 65% by weight, based on its total solids content, of ungelatinized starch granules, except rice starch granules.

Abstract: A paper coating composition is provided comprising pigment, binder and a cyclic phosphate salt as an insolubilizer for the binder.

Abstract: The invention concerns the production of a decorative high-pressure laminate with a surface layer (3) on the surface of which an adhesive primer layer (4) of polyvinyl butyral is applied. The adhesive primer layer (4) enables a lacquer coating to be applied subsequently, so that a lacquer layer optimally suited to the particular application for which the laminate is eventually used can be chosen. The adhesive primer layer (4) can be applied by impregnating a web of paper with melamine resin, dusting the impregnated web with polyvinyl butyral powder while the resin is still wet and then drying. Another way of producing the coat is to apply polyvinyl butyral in alcoholic solution to a web of paper which has been impregnated with melamine resin and dried, and subsequently drying.

Abstract: A method of forming a sheet of material with indicia thereon comprises applying indicia to the sheet by an electrostatic copying process in which a toner powder is deposited on the sheet and is heated to cause it to fuse. The sheet of material comprises a flexible support layer that is provided with a porous coating of a latent curable material, preferably in particulate and/or filamentary form and especially one based on an epoxy material.It has been found that the indicia are more indelible than those formed on other surfaces by the same process even though the fused toner is not absorbed by the curable material.

Abstract: A thermal transfer recording medium having at least one peel layer on a support and at least one heat-softening layer on the peel layer, and containing a coloring material in at least one layer of the peel layer and heat-softening layer, wherein;(i) the peel layer adjacent to the support contains a polyoxyethylene compound;(ii) at least one heat-softening layer contains an ionomer;(iii) at least one layer of the heat-softening layer has a breaking extension in the range of 70 to 200 % at 27.degree. C.; or(iv) at least one substantially colorless protective layer constituting an outermost layer is laminated on the heat-softening layer.A method for preparing a thermal transfer recording medium, which comprises providing at least one peel layer on a support by hot-melt coating, and forming at least one heat-softening layer on the peel layer by water base coating.

Abstract: An overprint aqueous varnish has improved properties by having incorporated therein a small amount of an aqueous mixture of a finely divided hydrocarbon and certain high molecular weight oxyalkylated primary alcohols.