Abstract: In a vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer emulsion prepared by the aqueous emulsion copolymerization of vinyl acetate and ethylene in the presence of a polyvinyl alcohol stabilizing system, the improvement which comprises a vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer emulsion prepared in the presence of a stabilizing system consisting essentially of:(a) 0.2 top 1.5 wt % low molecular weight, partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol,(b) 0.5 to 2.5 wt % medium molecular weight, partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol, and(c) 1 to 4 wt % medium molecular weight and/or high molecular weight, fully hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol,the weight percentages based on vinyl acetate monomer.

Abstract: A method of preparing a polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel contains the steps of charging an aqueous solution of a polyvinyl alcohol having a degree of hydrolysis of not less than 95 mol % and an average polymerization degree of not less than 500 into a container, the aqueous solution containing the polyvinyl alcohol in a concentration of not less than 5 wt. %, cooling the aqueous solution of the polyvinyl alcohol at a temperature of from - (minus) 9.degree. C. to - (minus) 3.degree. C., subjecting the aqueous solution of the polyvinyl alcohol to physical stimulation, and then maintaining the aqueous solution of the polyvinyl alcohol at a temperature of from - (minus) 5.degree. C. to + (plus) 5.degree. C. The polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel may be contained in a plastic container. An MRI phanton is composed of the plastic container containing such polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to light polarizing films containing water-soluble, transparent organic polymers and dichroic dyes capable of fluorescence and to new dichroic dyes.

Abstract: Such food packing materials as heat shrinkable films or such formed containers for food as bottles are manufatured by forming resin compositions of the following compostions: (a) 100 weight parts of vinyl chloride based resin obtained by adding 0.005 to 0.5 weight parts of partially saponified polyvinyl alcohol, degree of saponification 20-55 mol %, means degree of polymerization 150-600, to 100 weight parts of loaded vinyl chloride monomer or a mixture of vinyl based monomer with vinyl chloride as main, during suspension-polymerizing in an aqueous medium under the existence of 0.03-0.08 weight parts of partially saponified polyvinyl alcohol, degree of saponification 65-80 mol %, means degree of polymerization 600-1000, or else in slurry after completion of the suspension-polymerizing: (b) 0.3 to 5 weight parts of non-toxic stabilizer for food which is a liquid composite stabilizer; and (c) 4 to 15 weigth parts of butadiene-styrene based copolymer resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a redispersible powder composition comprisinga) a base polymer from the group comprising vinyl ester polymers, styrene polymers, acrylate polymers and vinyl chloride polymers,b) 2 to 15% by weight, relative to the base polymer, of polyvinyl alcohol having a degree of hydrolysis of 85 to 94 mol % and a Hoppler viscosity of 2 to 25 mPa.multidot.s,c) 3 to 30% by weight, relative to the total weight of polymer components, of a fine antiblocking agent,d) 0.1 to 2% by weight, relative to the base polymer, of antifoams, which containse) 1 to 8% by weight, relative to the base polymer, of a fully hydrolyzed 1-alkylvinyl ester/vinyl ester copolymer having a Hoppler viscosity of 1 to 5 mPa.multidot.s. The redispersible composition according to the invention is suitable in particular for use in flowing, hydraulically setting leveling compounds.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition for glass fibers is provided which contains a polycarbonate precursor material and a water soluble film former or binder. The resulting coated glass fibers have excellent flexibilty with little or no powdering of the coating composition off the fibers.

Abstract: A process for preparing particles of a high water-absorbent resin which comprises mixing a powder of a high water-absorbent resin having a water content of 10 to 60% by weight with a powder of water-soluble high molecular weight compound and drying the mixture. The obtained particles according to the present invention are suitable for use of sanitary goods, water-retaining agents or soil conditioner in the fields of agriculture and horticulture and other various uses.

Abstract: Novel polyvinyl alcohols include, in the polymeric backbone, vinyl units containing pendant hydrophobic groups. The polymers are made by hydrolysis of corresponding polyvinyl acylates under conditions are avoid hydrolysis of the pendant hydrophobic groups from the polymer. These groups are preferably bonded into the polymer as allyl ether units. The hydrophobic units act as internal plasticizers in films or other shaped articles formed from the polymers and, in particular, gives significant benefit in viscosity and other rheology characteristics of aqueous compositions formed from the polymer.

Abstract: A vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer emulsion is disclosed, comprising a vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer composed of from 10 to 40% by weight of an ethylene unit and from 90 to 60% by weight of a vinyl acetate unit and an emulsifying dispersant in an amount of from 2.5 parts by weight or more but less than 5.0 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the vinyl acetate unit, and having a mean particle size of not larger than 0.9 .mu.m and a solids content of from 65 to 75% by weight, wherein the emulsifying dispersant contains from 1.0 to 1.9 parts by weight of partially saponified polyvinyl alcohol prepared so as to have an average polymerization degree of from 300 to 1,000 and from 1.0 to 3.0 parts by weight of a polyoxyethylene nonionic surface active agent having an HLB of from 16.5 to 17.5 per 100 parts by weight of the vinyl acetate unit. A process for producing the vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer is also disclosed.

Abstract: An anti-skid coating composition for coating various substrates including structural panel board surfaces, comprises a binder made of urea formaldehyde resin, polyvinyl acetate, ammonium chloride and a dispersant. The binder is used in conjunction with an aggregate, such as walnut shells. A method is also provided for coating the substrates to impart slip resistance thereto.

Abstract: A blend consisting essentially of a major portion of an amorphous polyamide and a minor portion of an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer exhibits gas barrier properties which are less dependent on humidity than are those of either of the component polymers. Films and laminated structures which incorporate the material of these blends are suitable for use as packaging materials.

Abstract: It is the object of this invention to provide a method for the preparation of an antiblocking agent which is effective in its antiblocking activity but is considerable less visible in photographic enlargements made from the film containing the antiblock of this invention.There is described a process for the preparation of monodispersed polymer particles between 5 and 10 microns in diameter which comprises preparing a dispersion of monosized seed polymer particles and then adding to this dispersion an ethylenically unsaturated monomer which is different from the monomer used to prepare the seed polymer particles, together with a polymerization initiator and completing the polymerization, the refractive index of one of the polymers produced being greater than 1.54 and the refractive index of the other polymer being less than 1.54.The refractive index of gelatin is 1.54. There is produced by the process of the present invention a particle which comprises two polymers.

Abstract: A gel-forming composition capable of plugging highly permeable zones in a subterranean formation. The composition comprises water, a water-dispersible polyvinyl alcohol copolymer and a crosslinking agent which is a mixture of an aldehyde and a phenolic component in an amount effective to cause gelation of the aqueous solution of the copolymer. The resultant gel is exceptionally thermally stable and, therefore, can be used as an effective profile control agent in all enhanced oil recovery operations, including steam flooding. Also provided is a process for recovering oil from a subterranean oil-bearing formation.

Abstract: This invention provides(i) an overcoating agent for heat-sensitive recording materials which contains as an active component an emulsion of a graft copolymer prepared by graft-copolymerizing an acrylamide or methacrylamide as a monomer (A), a methyl acrylate or methacrylate as a monomer (B), an acrylic or methacrylic acid as a monomer (C) and if required, a monomer other than said monomers as a monomer (D) which is copolymerizable therewith onto a polyvinyl alcohol in the presence of a fatty acid ester of sucrose and water, and(ii) an overcoating agent for heat-sensitive recording materials which contains as an active component an emulsion of a graft copolymer prepared by graft-copolymerizing a methyl acrylate or methacrylate as a monomer (E), a lower hydroxyalkyl acrylate or methacryalte as a monomer (F), an acrylic or methacrylic acid as a monomer (G) and if required, a monomer other than said monomers as a monomer (H) which is copolymerizable therewith onto a polyvinyl alcohol in the presence of a fatty ac

Abstract: The use of ethylene glycol diacetate in place of methyl chloroform (1,1,1-trichloroethane) in conventional waterborne packaging and converting adhesives provides comparable adhesive products with reduced environmental and health related problems.

Abstract: A water repellent having the following components (A), (B), (C) and (D) emulsified in water:(A) a wax having a melting point of from 40.degree. to 90.degree. C.;(B) a styrene-maleic anydride copolymer;(C) a water-soluble alkaline compound; and(D) a polyvinyl alcohol having a saponification degree of at least 85 mol %.

Abstract: A hydrophilic surface treatment chemicals comprising, on a solid basis,(a) 1-10 parts by weight of at least partially saponified polyvinyl acetate having a saponification degree of 45 or more and a polymerization degree of 100-600,(b) 0.3-15 parts by weight of water-soluble nylon, and(c) 0.1-5 parts by weight of a water-soluble amino resin,a weight ratio of the component (b) to the total of the components (a) and (c), (b)/[(a)+(c)], being in the range of 1-1/4, and a weight ratio of the component (a) to the component (c), (a)/(c), being in the range of 1/0.05-1/0.5. The hydrophilic surface treatment bath is prepared by properly diluting the chemicals for surface-treating aluminum members.

Abstract: A water-based adhesive composition comprising a polyvinyl alcohol stabilized vinyl chloride-ethylene copolymer latex and 5-50 wt %, based on copolymer, of a polyisocyanate material. The adhesive composition has improved pot life and is used to prepare wood composites demonstrating improved water resistance.

Abstract: A new stable liquid suspension of water soluble polymer, and a method of preparation are provided. Such compositions comprise of at least an iso-parrafinic oil medium, one styrene/isoprene copolymer, a water soluble polymer and preferably some hydrophobic fumed silica mixed together in the appropriate quantities and conditions.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising polyarylene sulfide, polyvinylidene fluoride and optionally ultrafine particles. A method of adhering a polyarylene sulfide article and a polyvinylidene fluoride article by using a resin composition comprising polyarylene sulfide, polyvinylidene fluoride and optionally ultrafine particles as an adhesive comprises the steps of melting portions of the polyarylene sulfide article and the polyvinylidene fluoride article to be adhered and the adhesive at a temperature between a melting point of the polyarylene sulfide and 400.degree. C.; bringing the portions to be adhered into contact with each other via the adhesive in a molten state; and cooling the adhered portions in a contact state.

Abstract: A thermosetting powder composition is disclosed which comprises:a functional thermoplastic resin capable of reacting with a cyanate group and a molecular weight of at least 10,000;a polyfunctional cyanate compound; anda viscosity controlling agent which is a compound having at least one functional group capable of reacting with the functional thermoplastic resin and/or the polyfunctional cyanate compound and a molecular weight of less than 10,000. The composition is useful as a powder coating composition or a raw material for the formation of molded articles.

Abstract: A vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer emulsion comprising an aqueous colloidal dispersion of a copolymer containing 65 to 90 wt % vinyl acetate and 10 to 35 wt % ethylene prepared by the emulsion polymerization of the monomers in the presence of a stabilizing system consisting essentially of an 86 to 90 mole % partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol, a 98 to 99+ mole % fully hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol, in a partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol:fully hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol weight ratio from 3:1 to 1:3, and a nonionic polyalkoxylated surfactant.Also disclosed is a carpet backing adhesive composition comprising such a vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer emulsion, about 0.1 to 3 parts by weight dispersant, about 0.1 to 10 parts by weight thickening agent and between 300 and about 1000 parts by weight filler, all of the components being per 100 parts of the copolymer.

Abstract: A vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer emulsion is disclosed, comprising a vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer composed of from 10 to 40% by weight of an ethylene unit and from 90 to 60% by weight of a vinyl acetate unit and an emulsifying dispersant in an amount of from 2.5 parts by weight or more but less than 5.0 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the vinyl acetate unit, and having a mean particle size of not larger than 0.9 .mu.m and a solids content of from 65 to 75% by weight, wherein the emulsifying dispersant contains from 1.0 to 1.9 parts by weight of partially saponified polyvinyl alcohol prepared so as to have an average polymerization degree of from 300 to 1,000 and from 1.0 to 3.0 parts by weight of a polyoxyethylene nonionic surface active agent having an HLB of from 16.5 to 17.5 per 100 parts by weight of the vinyl acetate unit. A process for producing the vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer is also disclosed.

Abstract: A film easily soluble in cold water comprises a water-soluble copolymer composed of 6 to 40 mol % of an allyl ester moiety and 94 to 60 mol % of a vinyl ester moiety and having a degree of sponification of not less than 65 mol %. The film is easily soluble in cold water and such solubility in cold water is not lowered even if it comes into contact with either alkaline or acidic materials and it can suitably used as wrapping material for packages which are directly thrown into water together with packed materials.

Abstract: The invention discloses a process for the production of a particulate polymer which contains few fine particles and has a narrow particle size distribution and a controlled bulk specific gravity. Characteristic features of the process of this invention reside in that a polymer latex obtained by emulsion polymerization is successively processed through the following steps (I) and (II):Step (I) The polymer latex is coagulated into a slurry in which particles thus coagulated are dispersed in water.Step (II) The slurry obtained in Step (I), an organic liquid almost insoluble in water and incapable of dissolving the polymer and water are mixed for granulation under the conditions that(a) The proportion of water in the whole mixture is 50-85 wt. %,(b) The amount of the organic liquid is 15-150 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the polymer in the polymer latex, and(c) The temperature T (.degree.C.) of the whole mixture is maintained for 0.

Abstract: Non-agglomerating elastomeric organopolysiloxane particulates having a mean particle size ranging from 50 .mu.m to 3 mm, uniformly coated with silica powder on the face surfaces thereof and well adapted as a soft filler material for natural or synthetic polymers or as a controlled release dosage form, are produced by (a) forming an oil-in-water emulsion of .alpha.,.omega.-dihydroxydiorganopolysiloxane oils, silica powder, a platinum curing catalyst and, optionally, an active principle such as a medicament or an agrochemical, and then (b) breaking and polycondensation crosslinking such emulsion into the desired particles by heating it to a temperature ranging from 40.degree. to 100.degree. C.

Abstract: An elastomeric adhesive composition useful in resurfacing applications is provided. The composition includes a liquid dispersion of a polar latex resin binder, a chemical plasticizer, a volatile glycol ether solvent and a thickening agent. The binder is an emulsion of water and a polyvinyl acetate homopolymer with a polyvinyl alcohol protective colloid and is present in a concentration effective in adhering a resurfacing fabric to a surface wetted with the composition. The chemical plasticizer acts to plasticize and tackify the latex resin binder. The thickening agent is present in an amount effective to modify the viscosity of the composition so that it will not flow once applied to a surface. In addition, the invention comprehends a resurfacing composition and a method of resurfacing.

Abstract: A method for preparing a high solids, aqueous paper coating composition which comprises adding dry particulate solids of a partially hydrolyzed, low molecular weight polyvinyl alcohol to a high solids, aqueous paper coating composition and mixing without external heating until dissolved, preferably by mixing the polyvinyl alcohol solids into the aqueous pigment dispersion followed by the addition of binders and other additives to make the paper coating composition.

Abstract: A halogen-containing thermoplastic resin composition comprising a halogen-containing thermoplastic resin (A), a metallic soap (B) and an ash- and alkali metal-lean ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer hydrolysate (C) having an ethylene content of 20 to 75 mole percent, a degree of saponification not less than 50 mole percent, an ash content not exceeding 300 ppm and an alkali metal content not exceeding 200 ppm, the proportions of (B) and (C) based on 100 parts of weight by (A) being 0.1 to 5 parts by weight and 0.1 to 5 parts by weight, respectively. The composition may further include, in addition to (A), (B) and (C) mentioned above, at least one compound (D) selected from the group consisting of .beta.-diketone compounds, organic phosphorous esters and aminocarboxylic acid compounds, the proportion of (D) based on 100 parts by weight of (A) being 0.

Abstract: The present invention provides resin compositions comprising a blend of two different saponified products of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers. The composition is much improved compared to a single EVOH in flexibility without adversely affecting the transparency and gas barrier property. Laminate films comprising at least one layer of said composition are excellent in resistance to dropping shock, ability to prevent air-back, skin-pack adaptability and shrink-packaging capability.

Abstract: A composition of a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl alcohol, 0.01 to 0.5 weight percent of a monovalent or divalent metal salt of an aliphatic carboxylic acid having 3 to 9 carbon atoms and 0.05 to 0.5 weight percent of a hindered phenolic antioxidant exhibits improved stability toward oxidative gel formation at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Ion selective parts are described which comprise a polymeric material, an ion selective component and optionally furthermore a plasticizer and which ion sensitive parts are suited for the determination of the concentration or activity of ions in liquid media. The polymeric material of said ion sensitive parts is a copolymer in which 5-25 mol-% of the monomeric units of said copolymer are substituted with one or more hydrophilic substituents which are selected from the group comprising hydroxy groups, carboxylic acid groups, sulphonic acid groups and phosphonic acid groups. The inventive ion selective parts have, compared with corresponding ion selective parts in which the polymeric material is free of the stated hydrophilic groups or has a lower content of said hydrophilic groups, a better stability of the standard potential E.sub.o and a lower asymmetry potential or no asymmetry potential at all.

Abstract: A film easily soluble in cold water includes a water-soluble copolymer composed of 2 to 40 mol % of an allyl ester moiety, 97.5 to 50 mol % of a vinyl ester moiety and 0.5 to 10 mol % of at least one member selected from the group consisting of unsaturated monocarboxylic acid, unsaturated dicarboxylic acid and anhydrides thereof, and the copolymer has a degree of saponification of not less than 65 mol %. The film is easily soluble in cold water and such solubility in cold water is not lowered even if the film comes into contact with either alkaline or acidic materials and it can suitably used as wrapping material for packages which are directly thrown into water together with packed materials. The copolymer may be used of such an allyl ester, vinyl ester and further one of unsaturated carboxylic acids.

Abstract: Dispersions of polymer systems comprising two normally incompatible polymer networks, one of which is held together by physical interactions and the other by chemical cross-links, the networks being catenated, are useful for making coating compositions, films and molded articles.

Abstract: An aqueous suspension of a multivalent-metal-modified salicylic acid resin, which is suitable for use in the production of color-developing sheets for pressure-sensitive recording paper sheets, contains a specific multivalent-metal-modified salicylic acid resin at the first-mentioned resin. Fine particles of the specific multivalent-metal-modified salicylic acid is dispersed in an aqueous solution of a dispersant composed of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of:(a) water-soluble anionic high-molecular compounds composed of polyvinyl alcohol derivatives containing sulfonic acid groups in their molecules, and salts thereof,(b) acrylamide-modified polyvinyl alcohols, and(c) water-soluble anionic high-molecular compounds composed of polymers or copolymers comprising particular styrenesulfonic acid derivatives as their essential components.The aqueous dispersion is prepared by finely grinding the specific multivalent-metal-modified salicylic acid in the aqueous solution of the dispersant.

Abstract: A barrier resin composition is disclosed is which contains 50 to 95 weight percent ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer having a melt flow of 0.1 to 100 g/10 minutes as measured at 210.degree. C. and 50 to 5 weight percent mica having a particle size of less than 74 microns and an aspect ratio of from 10 to 150. The composition can be prepared by melt blending a mixture of the ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer and the mica. Alternatively, the composition can be prepared by forming a dispersion of this mica in a solution of the ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer followed by precipitating the ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer.

Abstract: One-component adhesives for adhesive bonds having increased high-temperature strengths contain(A) aqueous dispersions of carboxyl-containing polyacrylates and(B) organic polyamino compounds having a molecular weight of from 250 to 15,000 and an amino functionality greater than 5.

Abstract: An aqueous contact adhesive containing an aqueous dispersion of a water-immiscible solvent. The aqueous contact adhesive can contain additives such as preservatives, anti-oxidants, thickeners and thixotropicizing agents, emulsifiers and protective colloids. The contact adhesive has outstanding properties, particularly in regard to the absence of surface tackiness of substrate surfaces coated with the contact adhesive and a high initial tack of the substrate surfaces fitted together under pressure.

Abstract: In a process for preparing a molded article by melt-molding a mixture of (A) a hydrolyzed ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer having an ethylene content of 20 to 80% by mole and a degree of hydrolysis in the vinyl acetate units of at least 90% by mole and (B) an olefin resin, the improvement which comprises melt-molding said mixture in the presence of a hydrotalcite solid solution (C) having the formula (I):{(M.sub.1.sup.2+).sub.yl (M.sub.2.sup.2+).sub.y2 }.sub.1-x (M.sup.3+).sub.x (OH).sub.2 (A.sup.n-).sub.x/n.mH.sub.2 O (I)According to the process of the present invention, long run processability during melt-molding can be remarkably improved, and the obtained molded article has excellent qualities, e.g., the film has few fish eyes.

Abstract: A storage-stable aqueous emulsion of a low molecular weight, alkoxy-functional silicone resin by weight comprising approximately(a) 1-60% of a silicone resin having a viscosity of from 2 to 2000 mPa.s and of the formula ##EQU1## in which R.sup.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 14 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms,x is from 0.75 to 1.5, andy is from 0.2 to 2,(b) 0.1 to 10% of an emulsifying agent, and(c) 30 to 98.5% by weight of water, the emulsion having an alkaline pH, whereby the storage stability due to reduced hydrolysis is improved.

Abstract: A vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer emulsion which is about 65-70% solids and has a viscosity of less than about 3,500 is disclosed. The emulsion is prepared by copolymerization of vinyl acetate and ethylene monomers in the presence of a stabilizing system consisting essentially of 2-4 wt %, based on vinyl acetate monomer, of a polyvinyl alcohol having a 100-600 degree of polymerization and 2-4wt %, based on vinyl acetate monomer, of a surfactant. Such emulsions demonstrate an improved speed of set as an adhesive.

Abstract: Moisture-hardening joint sealing compositions based on polyurethane prepolymers, swellable polymer powders, plasticizers and other auxiliaries have increased stability in storage when they contain C.sub.8 -C.sub.20 olefins as stabilizers.

Abstract: A process for production of corrugated board using an aqueous adhesive which contains polyvinyl alcohol and clay, or polyvinyl alcohol, clay and water-soluble boron compound, the ratio of clay to polyvinyl alcohol being in the range of 200 to 600 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of polyvinyl alcohol, the ratio of water-soluble boron compound being not more than 15 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of polyvinyl alcohol, the solid content of the adhesive being 25 to 60% by weight characterized in that(a) a polyvinyl alcohol concentration in the solution excluding solid other than polyvinyl alcohol from adhesive being in the region bounded by the following formulas:Y.gtoreq.-0.0014 X+9.4 (i)Y.ltoreq.-0.0061 X+26.3 (ii)200.ltoreq.X.ltoreq.3500 (iii)wherein Y is defined by the following formula: ##EQU1## and X is degree of polymerization of polyvinyl alcohol, (b) the viscosity of the adhesive measured by a Brookfield viscometer being from 200 to 6000 centipoises at 85.degree. C.

Abstract: Thermally stable hot applied plastisol compositions are especially useful in the assembly of metal parts. The compositions have adhesive and sealant qualities which allow them to be used in automotive assembly plants. Compositions of the invention comprise as major ingredients finely divided polyvinyl chloride resin, plasticizer, thermoplastic polymeric resin which is solid at room temperature but softens to a flowable state at application temperature, and an adhesion promotion system. Optionally a filler, wax, heat stabilizer, pigment, wetting agent, or mixtures thereof may be added. The individual components work synergistically to get good application properties, metal adhesion, wash-out resistance, and paintability.

Abstract: The invention relates to fiber glass reinforced resins suitable to be used for producing articles such as containers, bottles and the like by stretch-blowing, and it relates also to the so obtained articles.The resins are mixed with from 0.3% to 5% by weight of glass fibers having a diameter from 5 to 20 microns and chopped to lengths such that the length to diameter ratio ranges between 50 to 1000.

Abstract: Both waterborne and solvent enamels can be sprayed in a common paint spray booth and be detackified by a composition comprising a blend of a melamine-formaldehyde polymer, polyvinyl alcohol and a styrene acrylate copolymer. The invention also contemplates the use of these compositions in detackifying paint in paint spray booths.

Abstract: An aqueous printing ink or its semi-aqueous or non-aqueous concentrate exemplified as comprising a substantially homogeneous system of the components:(1) from about 4 to about 80 weight % of one or more polyester materials having an acid component of from about 75 to about 84 mole % isophthalic acid and conversely from about 25 to about 16 mole % 5-sodiosulfoisophthalic acid, and having a glycol component of from about 45 to about 60 mole % diethylene glycol and conversely from about 55 to about 40 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol or ethylene glycol or mixtures thereof;(2) from about 1 to about 60 weight % of pigment material;(3) from substantially none to about 90 weight % of water; and(4) from about 0.05 to about 30.0 weight % of polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: In a coating slip for coating flat surfaces comprising an aqueous dispersion, with a solids content of 8 to 65% by weight, of 100 parts by weight of a pigment, 3 to 30 parts by weight of synthetic high-molecular-weight binder based on copolymers of acrylates, styrene, butadiene and unsaturated carboxylic acid esters and 0.5 to 2 parts by weight of a cobinder the improvement comprising using a cobinder polymer containing a large degree of hydroxyl groups comprising (a) 50 to 95% by weight of vinyl alcohol units, (b) 5 to 50% by weight of 1-alkylvinyl alcohol units of 1 to 4 alkyl carbon atoms, (c) 0 to 20% by weight of vinyl acylate units, (d) 0 to 20% by weight of allyl alcohol units and (e) 0 to 5% by weight of other polymerizable monomers having improved pigment shock behavior and very good activity as an optical brightener support.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastically processible polymer materials with good mechanical properties and high flame resistance.

Abstract: A novel cross-linked polymer is obtained by cross-linking polyvinyl alcohol with a cross-linking agent which is a mixture of a phenolic component and an aldehyde or a mixture of a naphtholic component and an aldehyde. The resulting polymer is exceptionally thermally stable and, therefore, can be used as an effective permeability control agent in all enhanced oil recovery operations, including steam flooding.