Abstract: A water sensitive hot melt adhesive composition comprising 5 to 80% by weight of a A-B-A linear or radial rubbery block copolymer, 10 to 50% by weight of a water soluble or water dispersible plasticizer; 0 to 85% by weight of a compatible tackifying resin; 0 to 35% by weight polar wax; and 0 to 3% by weight stabilizer.

Abstract: A dispersion consisting of: from 10 to 50% by weight of alkali metal, or amine or ammonium salts of crosslinked acrylic acid polymers or copolymers as dispersed phase and from 50 to 90% by weight of a dispersing phase, characterized in that the dispersing phase consists of a polyether of general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 linear or branched alkyk group, aryl or aryl substituted with one or two C.sub.1 -C.sub.9 alkyl groups, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, are hydrogen or the methyl group, n, m, and p may take values ranging from 0 to 80 with the proviso that n+m+p is between 1 and 100.

Abstract: Aqueous emulsions which include polyvinyl butyral are prepared by mixing a nonionic emulsifier with polyvinyl butyral and, if desired, with a plasticizer resin and, if desired, with one or more solvents, and adding water under the action of shear forces.

Abstract: A concentrated slurry comprises a high molecular weight polymer, a carrier, wetting agent, and dispersant. The slurry is characterized by its ability to reduce turbulent flow and skin friction thereby reducing drag of a vessel when the slurry is mixed with water and dispersed in a thin sheet along the surface of a vessel.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions having improved stability and which are particularly well suited for use as aqueous ink jet ink compositions comprise an aqueous carrier medium which comprises water or a mixture of water and at least one organic component; a particulate solid, preferably a pigment; and an ABC triblock polymer comprising an A block which is a hydrophilic polymer, a B block which is a polymer capable of binding to the particulate solid, a C block, different from the A and B block, which is a hydrophobic or hydrophilic polymer; and wherein the A and C blocks are end blocks.

Abstract: Method of producing sterically stabilized polymer dispersions by polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated monomers in an aqueous phase (as a dispersion medium) in the presence of an initiator system and a water-soluble macromonomer which is an esterification product of maleic acid, fumaric acid, maleic anhydride, or mixture thereof and polyalkylene glycols and/or monoalkyl ether of polyalkylene glycol, having a degree of esterification between 50% and 100%. The dispersions obtained according to this method possess high electrolyte stability, shear stability, and frost stability, even without addition of conventional emulsifiers and emulsification adjuvants.

Abstract: A crosslinkable polymeric emulsion has a pH from about 1.5 to about 8.5 and includes a carboxyl-substituted latex polymer dispersed in an aqueous medium, an Iron (III) compound and an amount of a stabilizer, selected from the group consisting of nonionic surfactants and protective colloids, effective to sterically stabilize the emulsion. A method for making a crosslinked polymer film includes forming a layer of the crosslinkable polymer emulsion and drying the layer to form the crosslinked polymer film wherein the film is ionically crosslinked between carboxyl substituent groups of the polymer by Iron (III) cations. A crosslinking agent for carboxyl-substituted polymers includes particles of a water-insoluble Iron (III) compound having an average maximum characteristic linear dimension of less than or equal to about 5 microns.

Abstract: An organic colloidal dispersion of polar polymeric microparticles synthesized directly in a non-aqueous polar medium is disclosed. The dispersion is particularly useful for controlling rheological properties such as sag and metallic flake orientation in coating compositions.

Abstract: A hydrophilic, pressure sensitive adhesive of a poly(ethylene oxide) derived network plasticized with an essentially non-volatile, polar plasticizer present in an amount sufficient to form a cohesive, pressure sensitive adhesive. The polymeric network is prepared from an oligomeric precursor comprising difunctional poly(ethylene glycol) moieties which have been end-capped with ethylenically unsaturation. The adhesive is useful as a biomedical adhesive for transmitting or receiving electrical signals as a component of a biomedical electrode. The adhesive is also useful as a drug delivery device to deliver pharmaceuticals or other active ingredients to or through mammalian skin. The adhesive is also useful as a component in a skin covering for protecting mammalian skin or mammalian skin openings with antimicrobial agents. A method of preparation of the adhesive is also disclosed.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion copolymer of monoethylenically unsaturated monomers which includes from about 0.1 weight % or less to about 10 weight % or greater of a monoethylenically unsaturated macromonomer. These monomers can improve the brush drag of paints made with the emulsion copolymers, and in some instances the leveling is simultaneously improved.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## where R, which may be the same or different, is selected from at least one of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl and phenyl, at least one R on each --OCHR--CHR-- unit being hydrogen; where m is an integer selected from 1-100; where n is an integer selected from 8 and 9. The preferred process of preparation is by the reaction of alkylene oxide with linoleyl alcohol in the presence of a catalyst which is a Bronsted base. The compounds are useful as reactive surfactants in aqueous emulsion polymerisation processes.

Abstract: A water-thinnable primer effectively adherent to rusted metal and other substrates and to a variety of top coats has the form of an aqueous emulsion or aqueous suspension of a vinylidene chloride-vinylchloride copolymer and an alkyd resin, the alkyd resin being present in the amount of about 1/6 to 1/4 by weight of the vinylidene chloride-vinyl chloride copolymer, about 3 to 5% by weight of triethanolamine oleate as ionic surfactant, a drying accelerator composed of at least one polyvalent metal salt in an amount of about 1 to 4% by weight, about 8 to 15% by weight of a coalescing agent, and about 30 to 70% by weight of a pigment, all based on the weight of the total resin content of the primer.

Abstract: A method of preparing a hydroxy-functional polyether comprising contacting (a) a hydroxy-functional polyether containing less than or equal to about 200 ppm of a Group IA or Group IIA metal ion, and (b) an acid. Preferably the contact is carried out under reaction conditions such that a salt, which is not suitable to significantly promote trimerization reactions if the hydroxy-functional polyether is reacted with an isocyanate compound, is formed. The amount of acid is sufficient to essentially neutralize residual basic catalyst without requiring additional solids removal steps prior to use of the hydroxy-functional polyether in various applications, such as production of polyurethanes and related products, in which enhanced trimerization may not be desirable. Additional acid may also be added to convert propenyl ether units present in the polyether's backbone to propionaldehyde and the corresponding diol.

Abstract: Electrostatic spray paint formulations of alkyds, acrylics, nitrocellulose or polyurethanes having defined viscosity values and film forming solids content.

Abstract: Compositions of ethylene alkyl acrylate grafted onto a polyolefin such as isotactic polypropylene are provided. The composition is highly wettable by adding both a polar group material and a hydrophilic modifier to the polypropylene. The process comprises extruding the polyolefin into a fiber which is spinnable and may be used to form woven or nonwoven materials. The composition products are particularly well suited for forming various goods, including diaper coverstock, personal hygiene pads, battery separators, filters, tea bag pouches and filter stock.

Abstract: A water-dispersible polyester composition for an image recording medium, comprising (1) a polyester having a glass transition temperature of not less than 40.degree.C., a specific gravity of not less than 1.25, a value of SP of 9.5-12.0, and at least one kind of hydrophilic polar group, and which is insoluble in methyl ethyl ketone, toluene, and a mixed solvent thereof, wherein 65% by mole or more of a glycol component constituting the polyester is ethylene glycol, in a proportion of 5-50% by weight, (2) an organic compound compatible with water in a proportion of 0-20% by weight, and (3) water in a proportion of 30-95% by weight all percentages by weight being based upon the total weight of said composition containing components (1), (2) and (3). When used for an image recording layer of an image recording medium, the composition of the invention is conducive to the durability of the recorded images excellent in heat resistance, resistance to plasticizer, resistance to fingerprint, and solvent resistance.

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 composition is provided which, when added to an elastomer or tackifier, renders a repulpable hot melt adhesive. The compositions consists of an alkoxylated alcohol of the formulaA-B (I)wherein A is the unit ##STR1## and B is the unit ##STR2## and further wherein R and R.sub.1 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl group; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl group; x is between about 1 to about 142; and y is between about 2 to about 817, provided the weight ratio of B/A+B is between 51 and 90 percent. Such adhesive compositions may further contain wax or a primary linear polymeric alcohol. When combined with an elastomer and tackifier, such adhesives are repulpable and thus have particular applicability when used in combination with recyclable paper.

Abstract: Disclosed are materials and/or shaped articles based on a starch which has been thermomechanically digested at elevated pressures and temperatures and with the addition of water and/or lower molecular weight plasticizing agents, said starch containing thermoplastic synthetic polymer compounds in an at least largely homogeneous mixture. The materials and/or shaped articles according to the invention are characterized in that their contents of synthetic thermoplastic polymer compounds is derived from aqueous polymer dispersions comprising a disperse polymer phase in an aqueous phase and that the synthetic thermoplastic polymer compounds have been incorporated in the starch in combination with the aqueous phase in such a manner that the starch digestion has been effected by the concomitant use of the aqueous phase of the polymer dispersions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of aqueous based polymers bearing reactive functional groups. More particularly, this invention relates to waterborne or water dispersed polymers that are equivalent in performance in applications formerly dominated by solvent based polymers.Polymers of the present invention have many uses including adhesives, saturant applications, solutions or dispersions in water or water-cosolvent mixtures, and are most useful as coatings and sealants for wood, glass, metal, concrete and binders for mortars and non-wovens.More specifically, surface coatings produced from polymers of the present invention exhibit improved properties such as: for example, durability, toughness, solvent resistance, dirt pickup resistance, print and block resistance and mar resistance.

Abstract: A stable composition for suppressing dust which comprises 0.1 to 35 parts by weight of a water-soluble lignosulfonate anionic surfactant, 0.1 to 35 parts by weight of one or more non-ionic surfactants, 5 to 85 parts by weight of a petroleum resin, and 1 to 99 parts by weight of water.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition for applying a print retaining antistatic layer consisting essentially of an aluminum modified colloidal silica and an antistatic agent in a binder polymer, the binder polymer consisting essentially of an addition product of from about 30 to 78 mol % of an alkyl methacrylate wherein the alkyl group has from 3 to 8 carbon atoms, from about 2 to about 10 mol % of an alkali metal salt of an ethylenically unsaturated sulfonic acid and from 20 to about 65 mol % of a vinyl benzene, the polymer having a glass transition point of from 30.degree. to 65.degree. C.

Abstract: Method of producing sterically stabilized polymer dispersions by polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated monomers in an aqueous phase (as a dispersion medium) in the presence of an initiator system and a water-soluble macromonomer which is an esterification product of maleic acid, fumaric acid, maleic anhydride, or mixture thereof and polyalkylene glycols and/or monoalkyl ether of polyalkylene glycol, having a degree of esterification between 50% and 100%. The dispersions obtained according to this method possess high electrolyte stability, shear stability, and frost stability, even without addition of conventional emulsifiers and emulsification adjuvants.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing polysuccinimides by forming a polymerization mixture of poly(alkylene glycol), maleamic acid and, optionally one or more other amic acids, heating the mixture to an elevated temperature, and maintaining the mixture at the elevated temperature to form polysuccinimides.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of amine and ammonia salts of acrylic polymers having an acid value of from about 15 to about 100 and less than 2 weight percent organic solvent and a method of making such dispersions are described.

Abstract: An aqueous starch oil sizing composition is provided which produces improved processibility in woven and non-woven applications. The sizing combines a high amylose corn starch which has been derivatized with propylene oxide, with a low amylose highly crosslinked corn starch. The sizing also includes lubricants which may be oils or waxes and a lubricant which is the salt of a polyamino functional polyamide resin. Other emusifiers, humectants, lubricants, defoamers, and biocides may be present. The size also includes a silane coupling agent such as gamma glycidoxy propyl trimethoxy silane which can be hydrolyzed. Strands of glass fiber which have been treated with this size have shown a reduced tendency to shed the size from the strands, a reduction in the buildup of broken filaments or "fuzz" on processing equipment and reduced strand breakage.

Abstract: An erasable ink composition for writing on an impervious writing surface comprising an organic solvent, a resin, a pigment, and a separating agent which comprises:(a) a polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene block copolymer, as a first separating agent, which is liquid at normal temperatures in an amount of 5-20% by weight, and(b) at least one organic compound selected from the group consisting of a carboxylic acid ester, a polyoxypropylene monoalkyl ether and a polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene monoalkyl ether, as a second separating agent, which is liquid at normal temperatures in an amount of 2-10% by weight.

Abstract: The cuttability of elastomeric pressure-sensitive adhesives, particularly of hot-melt tackified mutually immiscible elastomers, is improved by the addition of surfactants containing polyethylene-oxide and polypropylene-oxide blocks.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of an ammonia salt of an acrylic polymer and a method of making such dispersions are described.

Abstract: Method for patterning organic polymer layers comprising the sequential steps:A. Applying to a substrate an unpatterned layer of acidic polymer dissolved in a plasticizer,B. Applying to the unpatterned layer a second patterned layer which is a liquid solution of organic base dissolved in a volatile solvent;C. Heating the patterned layer to effect removal of the volatile solvent from the layer and diffusion of the second layer plasticizer and organic base into the underlying areas of the acidic polymer layer; andD. Washing the layers with aqueous solution to effect solubilization of the acidic polymer underlying the patterned areas and removal therefrom of the solubilized polymer and plasticizers.

Abstract: An anti-nitriding composition comprising a water-based alkyd resin having suspended therein particulate tin and titanium dioxide; a thixotropic agent maintains the particulates in suspension during storage and application; the composition includes surfactant and co-solvent to impart paint-like characteristics. The composition is suitable for use as a local shield during the heat treatment of metals to prevent nitriding or ferritic nitro-carburization at temperatures in the range of about 850.degree. F. to about 1150.degree. F. The water-based formulation is safe to use and to transport, and has an air drying time at normal working temperatures comparable to those drying times previously achievable only with organic-solvent based anti-nitriding compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are cellulosic sheet material, e.g., liner board, coated with an aqueous emulsion of polystyrene or styrene-alkyl acrylate copolymers, which when dried impart, inter alia, skid or slip resistant properties to the sheet material. The polymer has a glass transition temperature of, for example, 70.degree. C. to 100.degree. C. and an average particle size of from 70 to 150 nanometers.

Abstract: Disclosed are polymer blends of polyesters or polyesteramides and a polymer containing an acrylamide sulfonate monomer. The blends are preferably prepared by polymerizing monomers in the presence of the polyester or polyesteramide. The blends impart superior freeze-thaw stability to aqueous compositions such as inks.

Abstract: A coating formulation for secure bonding attachment to surfaces of resilient or flexible articles, including plastic foam articles and comprising a highly adherent and coherent water-based film forming mixture for coating the surface of flexible foam articles. The working solution of the coating preferably has a formulation containing:ComponentAcrylic emulsion;Plasticizer;Coalescing agent;Polyacrylate thickener/rheology modifier;Defoamer;Surfactant;Ammonium hydroxide; andWater.The working solution is applied to the surfaces of the article being treated and the water solvent which is present evaporates at a significantly rapid rate in the ambient to form a thick coating having a substantially dry outer surface. The film remains securely bonded to the article even though flexed and otherwise roughly treated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which is suitable for the preparation of coatings, sealants and/or fillers and contains one or more binder components and as reactive thinner an octadienyl ether which may contain ester groups and which has a viscosity at 23.degree. C. of at most 5,000 mPas and a content of 1 to 80% by weight of octadienyl groups, --C.sub.8 H.sub.13, 0 to 35% by weight of hydroxyl groups and 0 to 30% by weight of carboxyl groups.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of aqueous dispersions of magnetizable polymer particles with a narrow distribution from aqueous dispersions with a wide distribution. The amount of water in the aqueous dispersion with a wide distribution is adjusted so that the proportion by weight of magnetizable polymer particles is between about 1 and 40% of said dispersion. The surfactant concentration of the dispersion after the water adjustment is increased until two phases are obtained: a so-called liquid phase and a so-called solid phase. After separation of these two phases is accomplished, these steps are repeated as desired. An aqueous dispersion with a narrow size distribution is recovered.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyimide resin composition and products, especially storage stable polyimide pre-pregs, manufactured therefrom with improved processing properties comprising (A) the reaction product of a polyimide, an alkenylphenol or an alkenylphenol ether, and tribromophenyl-maleimide, (B) an ionic or free-radical polymerization catalyst and (C) phenothiazine derivatives.

Abstract: A fiber finish composition, which may be applied as an aqueous emulsion, is provided having:(a) from 70 to 95 parts by weight of a polyalphaolefin oil;(b) from 5 to 30 parts by weight of an emulsifier selected from:(i) ethoxylated C.sub.12 -C.sub.36 branched alcohols;(ii) alkoxylated polyhydric alcohols having at least 3 hydroxyl sites which are esterified with C.sub.12 -C.sub.36 fatty acids;(iii) alkoxyated glycerol esters of C.sub.12 -C.sub.36 fatty acids having at least one hydroxyl functionality.

Abstract: Versatile coalescing agents for water-borne coating applications are disclosed. The coalescents comprise propoxylated propylene glycol tert-butyl ether and one or more organic solvents, particularly glycol ethers. These coalescents efficiently reduce minimum film-forming temperature, and also have a dramatically reduced tendency to swell resins compared with prior art coalescents.

Abstract: Provided is a silicone resin composition, which is curable at a temperature of not more than 270.degree. C., consisting essentially of a silicone ladder polymer expressed in the following general formula (I): ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 represent hydrogen atoms or lower alkyl groups respectively, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 represent aryl groups, alkyl groups or alkenyl groups with alkenyl groups occupying at least 2% of 2n groups R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, and n represents an integer of 5 to 1600, an organic solvent, and/or 0.2 to 20.0 percent by weight of a catalyst with respect to the silicone ladder polymer. This composition is cured at a temperature of not more than 270.degree. C., to form a thin film having excellent solvent resistance and heat resistance.

Abstract: A composition and a method for forming an anti-reflective layer for DUV microlithographic processes is disclosed. The compositions of the present invention includes a polymer dissolved in a suitable solvent. The polymers are polysulfone and polyurea polymers which possess inherent light absorbing properties at deep ultraviolet wavelengths. In accordance with the method of the present invention, these compositions are applied to a substrate to form an anti-reflective coating, and thereafter a photoresist material that is compatible with the anti-reflective coating is applied.

Abstract: Antistatic additive composition comprises first quaternary ammonium salt represented by the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group containing from about 11 to about 21 carbon atoms and X.sup.- is anion, and polyether represented by the formulaCH.sub.3 O(EO).sub.m (PO).sub.n Hwhere E is bivalent ethylene, PO is bivalent propyleneoxy derived from propylene oxide, the average value of n is in the range of from 0 to about 8, and the average value of m is greater than the average value of n and is in the range of from about 1 to about 12. Preferably second quaternary ammonium salt represented by the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.2 is an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms and Y.sup.- is an anion, is also present. The antistatic additive compositions may be admixed with poly(vinyl chloride) to impart antistatic properties to the poly(vinyl chloride) composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a solubilizing agent for water insoluble vinyl pyrrolidone/acrylic acid copolymers which comprises a mixture of water and an aliphatic oxygen-containing compound having an oxygen to carbon ratio of between about 1:1 and about 0.1:1 combined in a weight ratio of between about 5:1 and about 1:3 water to aliphatic.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an aqueous coating composition comprising in addition to water,(A) at least one water-dispersible or emulsifiable film-forming resin;(B) from about 0.1 to about 15% by weight, based on the weight of resin (A) of a hydrophobic fluoroalkene polymer; and(C) an effective amount of at least one nonionic fluorocarbon surfactant.In one preferred embodiment, the aqueous coating compositions of the present invention may contain an organic phosphate ester. The compositions may also contain one or more pigments. The invention also relates to the use of such coating compositions for depositing coatings on metal substrates, and in particular, for coatings on phosphated metal substrates.

Abstract: A flame retarding additive composition, useful in thermoplastic polyolefins, is disclosed comprising a mixture of a halogenated bisphenol derivative and the copolymer of a halogenated vinyl aromatic grafted onto polyolefin. The preferred bisphenol derivative is tetrabromobisphenol A bis(dibromopropyl ether), and the preferred graft copolymer comprises bromostyrene grafted onto isotactic or syndiotactic polypropylene. Also disclosed are the flame retarded, thermoplastic polyolefins prepared using the foregoing additive compositions.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polycarbonate molding composition comprising a polycarbonate resin and a stabilizing agent is disclosed. Containing (i) a polyether polyol and (ii) an aromatic disulfide, the agent imparts to the composition improved resistance to gamma-radiation-induced color change. Articles molded from the composition of the invention are suitable for the preparation of gamma-radiation sterilizable medical equipment.

Abstract: An essentially solvent-free adhesive composition containingA) an aqueous acrylate latex andB) 30 to 150% by weight, based on the solids content of the acrylate latex A), of a mixture ofb1) 50 to 95% by weight, based on the mixture, of at least one tackifying resin andb2) 5 to 50% by weight, based on the mixture, of a compound of the formula IR.sup.1 --O--(X--O).sub.n --R.sup.2where X is alkylene of 2 to 4 carbons, n is an integer from 1 to 8 and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen or aryl or alkaryl of 6 to 12 carbon atoms, where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are not both hydrogen,is prepared as described and used as adhesive for floor coverings.

Abstract: An ink jet composition and method of printing on plain paper are provided wherein the composition comprises a colloidal solution of a nonaqueous solvent (e.g. selected glycol ethers) and a disperse phase comprising a resin (e.g. a selected ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer) which is soluble in the solvent at room temperature and a dyestuff which is soluble in the resin at room temperature but substantially insoluble in the solvent at room temperature. The ink composition is fluid and may have a very low viscosity at room temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic polycarbonate molding compositions which are rendered resistant to gamma-radiation by incorporating therewith about 0.1 to about 5 percent by weight of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen or a halogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, a C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 alkyl, a C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.22 acyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 alkylaryl or a C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 cycloalkyl radical, n is an integer of at least 1 and preferably 1 to about 100 and Y and Y.sup.1 independently are a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl or a C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 alkylaryl or a C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 arylalkyl radical or ##STR2## wherein m is 1 or 3-6, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently are a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl or a C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 alkylaryl radical.

Abstract: Improved creping compositions comprising glyoxylated vinylamide polymers in combination with polyvinyl alcohol are disclosed.