Abstract: Aqueous polyurethane dispersions contain, at a pH of the dispersing medium of .gtoreq.6, an anionically stabilized polyurethane present in disperse form as well as an added polymer having acidic functions and intended for reducing the flow resistance.

Abstract: An aqueous ambient dry paint coating based on an emulsion copolymerized addition polymer containing an oligomer selected from a polyurethane or a polyester having a Tg below -20.degree. C. and a number average molecular weight between 300 and 5,000, where the coating is free of organic coalescing solvents. The matrix addition polymer is combined with an oligomer produced by forming an aqueous micro-preemulsion of oligomer in water by high shear mixing of oligomer and water containing 40% to 70% by weight oligomer and at temperatures between about 20.degree. C. and 100.degree. C. to provide an aqueous pre-emulsion having an organic phase droplet size less than 10 microns.

Abstract: Dispersed polymers comprising microparticles stabilized with two kinds of steric stabilizers are disclosed. The first stabilizer is an essentially linear polymer having a terminal end attached to the microparticle. The second stabilizer is a graft or comb polymer comprising an acrylic backbone having side chains. This stabilizer, in contrast to the first stabilizer may be attached to the core by means of a plurality of functional groups placed along the backbone of the graft polymer.

Abstract: A viscous electrophoresis separation medium is disclosed. The medium is formed by a matrix formed by a copolymer composed of hydrophilic polymer segments having selected, substantially uniform segment lengths, and a plurality of hydrophobic polymer segments carried on, and spaced from one another by the hydrophilic polymer segments. Also disclosed is an electrophoresis method which employs the separation medium, and novel copolymers used in forming the medium.

Abstract: A vinyl laminate comprising polyvinyl chloride film bonded to a substrate with an adhesive composition consisting essentially of(a) 50 to 95 wt % aqueous polyvinyl alcohol stabilized vinyl acetate/ethylene copolymer emulsion,(b) 5 to 50 wt % aqueous polyurethane-acrylic polymer dispersion, the weight percent based upon polymer solids, and optionally,(c) 3 to 15 wt % polyisocyanate material, the wt %'s based on components (a) and (b) solids.

Abstract: Curable polymer mortar or concrete compositions with improved workability and processability use polymerizable liquid resin composed of unsaturated urethane of a specified form and vinyl monomers as binder and also contain an inorganic powder filler, aggregates and a viscosity reducer of a specified kind and a low shrinking agent of a specified kind each at a specified rate. Cured compositions with improved accuracy in measurements, strength and water absorption can be obtained from such compositions. Self-leveling property can also be provided.

Abstract: A composition comprising an inorganic filler and binder component containing a glassy polymer and a rubbery polymer is provided. The glassy polymer contacts and encapsulates the filler. The compositions are especially useful in the fabrication of flexible magnetic recording media and abrasive articles.

Abstract: A method of binding book blocks to form books is disclosed. The method involves applying an aqueous composition to the spine area of a book block and removing the volatile components of the composition. The composition comprises (1) an aqueous vehicle, a film-forming polymeric resin, and a polyurethane resin or (2) an aqueous polyurethane dispersion or emulsion. The composition may also include an alkaline component. In another embodiment, the composition comprises a mixture of an aqueous, film-forming polymeric latex, an alkaline component to adjust the pH the latex to that of an aqueous polyurethane dispersion, and the aqueous polyurethane dispersion.

Abstract: A water-sealing sheet comprising a water-swelling resin obtained by kneading together 10 to 97% by weight of a non-water-swelling thermoplastic resin, preferably vinyl chloride resin, containing 80 to 200 parts by weight of a plasticizer based on 100 parts by weight of the non-waterswelling thermoplastic resin, and 3 to 90% by weight of a water-swelling urethane resin. The urethane resin is a prepolymer having isocyanate groups in which the content of terminal NCO groups amounts to 1 to 12%, preferably 2 to 7%, obtained by the reaction of polyisocyanate with at least one polyether polyol of the formulaR[(OR.sub.1)n OH]pwherein R is a polyhydric alcohol residue;(OR.sub.

Abstract: Crosslinkable aqueous-based coating compositions are described which are covalently bonded to a wooden surface to which they are applied. The compositions contain a crosslinkable polymer, a mono and/or polyethylenically unsaturated monomer which can be graft polymerized onto cellulose molecules present in said wooden surface, a water soluble peroxy free radical polymerization catalyst, a source of cations capable of creating free radical sites in said cellulose molecules and, optionally, a crosslinking agent for said crosslinkable polymer. The coating may be air dried under ambient conditions to provide a crosslinked coating which is chemically bonded to the underlying wooden surface.

Abstract: A method for forming a chipping-resistant film, a chipping resistant composition and coated articles containing the chipping-resistant film are disclosed. The method includes applying a water-based chipping-resistant composition in either (1) a coating process including electrodeposition, intermediate coating, and topcoating to form (a) a film disposed between an electrodeposited film and an intermediate-coated film, or (b) a film disposed between an intermediate-coated film and a topcoated film; or (2) a coating process including electrodeposition coating and topcoating to form (c) a film disposed between an electrodeposited film and a topcoated film.

Abstract: A hydroxy-functional acrylic polymer useful in multicomponent curable compositions wherein the curable composition contains castor oil and at least one polyisocyanate in addition to the hydroxy-functional acrylic polymer. The hydroxy-functional acrylic polymer comprises vinyl toluene, a monomer selected from lauryl methacrylate and stearyl methacrylate, and a hydroxy-functional monomer selected from hydroxypropyl methacrylate and hydroxypropyl acrylate, and is compatible with castor oil.

Abstract: A modified chlorinated polypropylene which has superior properties is obtained by the reaction of a chlorinated polypropylene having a molecular weight in the range of from 5,000 to 500,000 with a polyurethane having a molecular weight in the range of from 600 to 200,000. The modified chlorinated polypropylene exhibits excellent adhesion to various kinds of base film and a satisfactory performance with respect to such after-treatments as lamination, boiling and retort processes, and therefore is useful as a binder resin for printing ink or other coating compositions.

Abstract: A water-based vacuum forming laminating adhesive is disclosed. The adhesive includes a vinyl acetate polymer, an ionic water-dispersed polyurethane, and an aziridine. The composition is also substantially free of potentiometrically titratable acid. Also disclosed is a process for adhering a thermoplastic material to a rigid substrate. This process includes applying the above-described adhesive composition to the substrate, drying the composition, heating the thermoplastic material, contacting the thermoplastic material to the dry composition, and applying a vacuum to the thermoplastic material and the substrate for at least about; 10 seconds so as to adhere the thermoplastic material to the substrate. The composition of the present invention is particularly stable and can be used as a one component adhesive for up to 90 days.

Abstract: Finished articles made of flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) using plastisol technology are improved in terms of resistance to heat and solvents and reduction in plasticizer migration by incorporating into the traditional plastisol ingredients substantial amounts of blocked di- or polyisocyanates and di- or polyols and/or di- or polyamines, which, upon heating react with each other to form a polymer network within the article while the PVC is gelling.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition which includes, as essential components thereof, (A) an acrylic resin emulsion, (B) a urethane resin emulsion, (C) a crosslinking agent and (D) an acidic phosphate or phosphite ester.

Abstract: A corrosion-resistant polyurethane coating for application directly to a face as a self-priming topcoat comprising major amount of a polyurethane binder and minor amount of a combination of pigments consisting essentially of an aluminum phosphate, zinc salts of benzoic acids, and an alkaline earth metal phosphate such as zinc-barium phosphate. In addition, the coating contains up to about 30 parts by weight of a titanium dioxide pigment, up to about 2.0 parts by weight of an oil soluble surface active agent and up to about parts by weight of at least one organic solvent.

Abstract: A method for coating an article made of polypropylene with an electrically conductive primer and thereafter electrostatically applying an organic solvent-type overcoat composition to the primer. The electrically conductive primer contains (A) a urethane-modified chlorinated polypropylene which is a mixture or addition reaction product of a chlorinated polypropylene and a polyurethane resin, the chlorinated polypropylene being prepared by chlorinating a homopolymer of propylene or a copolymer of propylene and another olefin monomer, (B) a melamine resin, (C) a polyester resin and (D) an electrically conductive substance such as carbon black, graphite, silver, nickel or copper. The electrically conductive primer has a surface resistivity of up to 1.times.10.sup.8 ohms after the application of the overcoat composition.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition comprising fine polymer particles dispersed in an aqueous medium and an inorganic filler, wherein said fine polymer particles comprise synthetic rubber emulsion polymer particles having a glass transition temperature of 0.degree. C. or less and emulsion polymer particles having a glass transition temperature of 20.degree. C. or more, and further, according to circumstances, urethane emulsion polymer particles. This composition has various properties as a chipping-resistant coating agent in good balance and is particularly useful for coating of the outdoor sheet metal working members of wheeled vehicles.

Abstract: A water-permeable and fire-resistant film and the preparing method thereof is disclosed. The water-permeable and fire-resistant film comprises polyurethane resin; a first fire-resistant agent; a second fire-resistant agent, an inorganic fire-resistant agent and an additive agent. The first fire-resistant agent used is selected from the group consisting of paraffine chlorinated, decabromodiphenyI oxide, hexachloro benzene, hexabromo benzene, pentabromo ethyl benzene, pentabromo diphenyl oxide and octabromo diphenyl ether. The second fire-resistant agent used is selected from the group consisting of Sb2O3 and Sb2OS. The surface of the film produced is smooth.

Abstract: An aqueous ambient dry paint coating based on an addition copolymer matrix polymer containing an oligomer selected from a polyurethane or a polyester having a Tg below -20.degree. C. and a number average molecular weight between 200 and 20,000, where the coating is free of organic coalescing solvents. The matrix polymer comprises emulsion copolymerized ethylenic monomers, preferably vinyl acetate monomer, and is produced by mixing the oligomer with the ethylenic monomers to form an organic mixture of monomer and oligomer, providing an aqueous micro dispersion of the organic mixture phase droplet size less than 5 microns, and copolymerizing the monomer to produce a vinyl acetate polymer containing oligomer, where the polymeric system is free of coalescing organic solvent.

Abstract: A method of producing an article with a coating having friction-reducing properties in wet condition, the coating including a binder (a), a hydrophilic polymer (b), as well as an osmolality-increasing compound (c), where the osmolality-increasing compound (c) is applied in a condition different from a water-based dissolved condition, preferably in a non-dissolved, solid condition, as well as an article with a coating having friction-reducing properties in wet condition, the coating comprising a binder (a), a hydrophilic polymer (b), and an osmolality-increasing compound (c) in form of particles of a size of maximum 50 .mu.m. The method can be performed in a simple and fast manner without involving a time-delaying evaporation of water, and the article is remarkable for the osmolality-increasing compound being uniformly dispersed in the coating.

Abstract: A corrosion-resistant polyurethane coating for application directly to a face as a self-priming topcoat comprising major amount of a polyurethane binder and minor amount of a combination of pigments consisting essentially of an aluminum phosphate, zinc salts of benzoic acids, and an alkaline earth metal phosphate such as zinc-barium phosphate. In addition, the coating contains up to about 30 parts by weight of a titanium dioxide pigment, up to about 2.0 parts by weight of an oil soluble surface active agent and up to about 50 parts by weight of at least one organic solvent.

Abstract: Materials based on gypsum and organic additives are improved if they contain polyethers and, if desired, polymers. They can be used in a wide range of areas, for example as slabs in the building sector and for improving plasters, mortars, insulating materials and other construction compositions, casts and/or moulds.

Abstract: The description relates to a physically drying water-based coating agent. It contains water, pigments, neutralizing agents, conventional additives, small proportions of solvents and a binder mixture consisting ofA) 10 to 90 wt. % polyurethanes with carbonate groupings and a glass transition temperature of <0.degree. C. based on reaction products of polyisocyanates with polyhydroxyl compounds, with a content of polyhydroxy polycarbonates andB) 90 to 10 wt. % of reaction products of carboxy-functional polycondensates and .alpha.,.beta.-olefinically unsaturated monomers with a glass transition temperature of >0.degree. C. in the form of an aqueous dispersion.The coating agent is particularly suitable for manufacturing lacquers for repairs in the motor vehicle sector.

Abstract: A composition for carpet backings which comprises:(a) an aqueous dispersion of a high molecular weight polymer; and(b) a blocked polyisocyanate in amounts of about 0.5-30 parts by weight in relation to 100 parts by weight of the solids of the aqueous dispersion.The composition preferably further contains a melamine resin in amounts of about 0.1-10 parts by weight, and/or a vulcanizing agent in amounts of about 0.5-10 parts by weight, each in relation to 100 parts by weight of the solids of the aqueous dispersion.The carpet having backings formed with the composition is excellent in washability so that there takes place little shrinkage and curling after repeated washing.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel hydroxy-functional polyester diluents, and more particularly, to acrylic-modified hydroxy-functional polyester reactive diluents useful for blending with a variety of thermosetting or thermoplastic film-forming polymers. More specifically, the hydroxy-functional polyester reactive diluents are essentially low molecular weight polyesters derived from triols, and a combination of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids and saturated monocarboxylic acids. These hydroxy-functional polyester diluents may be copolymerized with one or more acrylic monomers, i.e. hydroxy-functional acrylic monomers, and blended with a variety of thermosetting or thermoplastic film-forming polymers. These blends of the film-forming polymers and the hydroxy-functional polyester diluents can be crosslinked with conventional crosslinking agents such as isocyanates and used in the formulation of low VOC paint compositions particularly useful as automotive topcoats.

Abstract: Coating solution for papermaking fabrics that includes as its primary components polytetrafluoroethylane, urethane copolymer and polyacrylamide. The coating composition is prepared in a solution, coated on the fabric and cured. A fabric thus treated has permanent anti sticking properties against pressure sensitive adhesives, pitch from wood pulp, ink deposition and the like.

Abstract: A coating resin composition comprising (I) a vinyl polymer obtained by polymerizing (A) 1 to 100% by weight of a vinyl monomer having at least one unsaturated double bond and at least one siloxy group per molecule and (B) 99 to 0% by weight of a copolymerizable vinyl monomer other than (A) in the presence of a radical generator and (II) a curing agent having reactivity with the hydroxyl groups generated from the polymer (I), and optionally (III) a siloxy group-dissociating catalyst.

Abstract: An interpenetrating polymer system prepared from a mixture of a moisture-cured prepolymer component and elastomeric component which is non-reactive with the prepolymer component, wherein exposure of the mixture to ambient moisture cures the prepolymer component entrapping the elastomeric component and forming a product which is essentially thermoset. The product may be essentially non-foamed or highly foamed and and either tack-free or self-adhesive. It is particularly suitable for use as sealing gaskets, sheet stock, tubing, and as sealant-encapsulants.

Abstract: A microcellular polyurethane composite material comprising desiccated rubber particles embedded in a microcellular matrix of polyurethane. Rubber particles derived from tires and other sources are combined with a desiccant to remove moisture present in the particles. The resulting desiccated rubber particles and desiccant are mixed with a polyol, polyisocyanate, catalyst, and blowing agent to form a precursor blend which is cured to produce a microcellular polyurethane composite. The resulting microcellular rubber-polyurethane composite may be used for tires, shoe and boot soles, surface coatings, and other applications requiring a material which is structurally strong and wear resistant. The desiccated rubber particles may be premixed with the polyol and/or added simultaneously with the polyol, polyisocyanate, catalyst, and blowing agent during composite molding.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are paints comprising 100 parts by weight of a paint composition composed of as main ingredients 4 to 17% by weight of an urethane resin, 0.1 to 17% by weight of a coloring agent, and the balance of an acrylic ester based resin, the ratio (% by weight) of said acrylic ester based resin to said urethane resin being 83-95: 17-5; and 90 to 150 parts by weight of water.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a thickener composition for thickening aqueous systems which contains a mixture ofa) a water-soluble or water-dispersible thickener containing urethane groups,b) a non-ionic emulsifier andc) a compound corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 may be the same or different and represent hydrocarbon radicals andR.sub.2 and R.sub.4 may be the same of different and represent hydrogen or hydrocarbon radicals,Q represents alkylene oxide units obtained by the alkoxylation of alcohols with alkylene oxides having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, andn represents a number from 0 to 120.The invention also relates to the use of this thickener composition as a thickener for aqueous systems.

Abstract: This is a method for the preparation of polyurethane/acrylic-or-vinyl latexes for use in waterborne adhesives or coatings in which the urethane polymer component has no urea linkages. A fully reacted emulsifiable polyurethane is prepared in an acrylic or vinyl monomer, which acts as the solvent or diluent for the polyurethane. The monomer and polyurethane are then coemulsified, free radical initiators are added, and a regular acrylic or vinyl addition polymerization is carried out.

Abstract: Radiation and peroxide-curable oligomeric emulsions are prepared by mixing water, an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated oligomer (e.g. an unsaturated polyester), a reactive, nonionic surfactant containing allyl unsaturation, and a metallic salt drier under high shear agitation until a stable emulsion is formed. Coatings prepared from these emulsions are tack and mar free and demonstrate good resistance to organic solvents and water.

Abstract: The invention provides polyisocyanate compositions having a uretonimine-modified isocyanate content of from 4% to 75% by weight, calculated on the whole composition, comprising a uretonimine-modified polyisocyanate and a non-ionic surface-active agent devoid of hydroxy, amino and carboxylic acid groups, and aqueous emulsions thereof having improved stability and pot-life.

Abstract: Disclosed are sealant compositions having excellent slump and spew resistance, even at relatively high operating temperatures for electrical connectors. The sealants, which are flowable at such elevated temperatures, comprise two essential components: elastomeric thermoplastic polymer, preferably an organic polymer composite comprising diblock and triblock copolymers, and extender for the polymer. The extender may comprise a primary and a secondary extender, such as polybutene oil and mineral oil, respectively.

Abstract: Flame retardant reaction injection molded (RIM) or structural RIM (SRIM) resins having improved time retardant properties may be produced by the addition of a halogenated vinyl resin. Suitable halogenated resins include polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and chlorinated PVC (CPVC). A synergist may be present to further enhance the fire retardant properties, which may be antimony trioxide, antimony pentoxide and the like. The resulting RIM resins may also have glass fibers or other materials present therein to provide structural improvements. The physical properties of RIM and SRIM compositions do not suffer from the addition of these flame retardant additives.

Abstract: A coating composition primarily used as a clear coat of a clearcoat/color coat automotive finish; the composition has a film forming binder solids content of about 30-70% by weight contains about(A) 50-80% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a hydroxy functional acrylic polymer of polymerized monomers of styrene, alkyl methacrylate monomers and hydroxy alkyl methacrylate or acrylate each having 1-4 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, an ethylenic unsaturated carboxylic acid at least partically reacted with a glycidyl ester of a carboxylic acid and the polymer has a number average molecular weight of about 1,000-12,000 and(B) 1-20% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a polyol component and(C) 10-49% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of an organic polyisocyanate.

Abstract: Fluorochemical compositions for treating textile fibers and fabrics to impart oil and water repellency without thermal treatment are provided. The compositions comprise an aqueous, substantially organic solvent free, solution or dispersion of (a) a fluorochemical acrylate copolymer comprised of a fluorinated acrylate monomer, polyalkylene glycol acrylate or methacrylate, and polyalkylene glycol diacrylate or dimethacrylate; and (b) a polyalkoxylated polyurethane having pendant perfluoroalkyl groups comprised of an aliphatic or aromatic tri- or higher order isocyanate, a fluorinated alcohol, amine, or mercaptan, and a poly(oxyalkylene) diol or dithiol.

Abstract: An ungelled reaction product is prepared from a carboxylic acid group containing polymeric material and an azetidinol containing material having one azetidinol moiety per molecule. The ungelled reaction product is particularly useful as a grind vehicle for pigment grind compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous binder composition containingA) an aqueous solution or dispersion of a water-dilutable organic polyol component containing at least one polyester resin having carboxylate and hydroxyl groups and grafted with vinyl monomers andB) a polyisocyanate component which is emulsified in the aqueous solution or dispersion A), has a viscosity at 23.degree. C. of 50 to 10,000 mPa.s and contains at least one organic polyisocyanate,wherein the binder composition has an NCO/OH equivalent ratio of 0.5:1 to 5:1, based on the isocyanate groups of component B) and the alcoholic hydroxyl groups of component A).The present invention also relates to a process for the production of a coating or sealing composition containing this aqueous binder composition.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions and articles comprise immiscible thermoplastic polymer components and reinforcing fibers. The immiscible thermoplastic polymer components and the fibers are blended together under high shear conditions. The molding composition generally contains at least two phases and has an extremely smooth and fiber-free surface. Generally, very good physical properties are obtained such as high impact resistance, high heat distortion temperatures, high tensile modulus, high flex modulus, and the like. A desired blend of thermoplastic components is thermoplastic polyurethane and polyethyleneterephthalate with glass fibers.

Abstract: An improved process for forming multiple coats of finishes on a substrate by sequential (a) applying to the substrate a layer of a color basecoat composition of waterborne coating composition of an acrylic polymer latex contains pigment; (b) applying to the layer of color basecoat composition before it is fully cured a clear coat composition of an acrylic polymer having crosslinkable groups and a crosslinking agent in a volatile organic solvent and (c) subsequently simultaneously curing the basecoat composition and the clear coat composition; the improvement used therewith comprises a solvent based clear coating composition having a binder of about40-95% by weight of an epoxy acrylic polymer having at least one alkyl methacrylate having 2-12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, and glycidyl methacrylate or acrylate and having a weight average molecular weight of about 3,000-10,000 and a glass transition temperature of about -20.degree. to +50.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-based binder composition containingA) an aqueous solution or dispersion of a water-dilutable organic polyol component containing a mixture of at least 5% by weight each of at least two hydroxy-functional polymers selected fromA1) polyester resins containing hydroxyl, urethane and carboxylate groups,A2) polyester resins containing hydroxyl and carboxylate groups, but no urethane or sulfonate groups,A3) polyester resins containing hydroxyl and sulfonate groups and, optionally, carboxylate groups and/or urethane groups,A4) polyacrylate resins containing hydroxyl, carboxylate and/or sulfonate groups,A5) acrylate-grafted polyester resins containing hydroxyl, carboxylate and/or sulfonate groups, andB) a polyisocyanate component which is emulsified in the aqueous solution or dispersion A), has a viscosity at 23.degree. C. of 50 to 10,000 mPa.

Abstract: An aqueous coating agent on the basis of one or more polyols having ionic groups or groups convertible into ionic groups, which can contain pigments, fillers and/or optional conventional lacquer adjuvants and/or solvents, comprisingA) 10 to 40 wt.-% of one or more polyols having a number-average molecular weight (Mn) of 500 to 200000, an OH-number of 15 to 300 and a content of ionic groups and/or groups convertible into ionic groups of 5 to 400 meq/100 g solid resin, which are at least partly neutralized,B) 0.5 to 10 wt.-% of one or more chlorinated polyolefines having a chlorine content of 15 to 35 wt.-%,C) 5 to 40 wt.-% of one or more aromatic solvents having a boiling range from 100.degree. to 160.degree. C.,D) 25 to 75 wt.-% of water,E) 0 to 30 wt.-% of one or more further water dilutable binders which are free from groups reactive with NCO,the percentages by weight of components A) to E) adding up to 100 wt.

Abstract: An aqueous ambient dry paint coating based on vinyl acetate matrix polymer containing an oligomer selected from a polyurethane or a polyester having a Tg below -20.degree. C. and a number average molecular weight between 200 and 20,000, where the coating is free of organic coalescing solvents. The matrix polymer is produced by mixing the oligomer with the vinyl acetate monomer and other ethylenic monomers, if any, to form an organic mixture of monomer and oligomer, providing an aqueous micro dispersion of the organic mixture phase droplet size less than 5 microns, and copolymerizing the monomer to produce a vinyl acetate polymer containing oligomer, where the polymeric system is free of coalescing organic solvent.

Abstract: Highly effective agents for the water and oil repellent finishing of fibrous, in particular textile materials contain at least two components which are aqueous dispersions. One of the dispersions contains a copolymer of a fluorine-containing (meth)acrylate, vinyl chloride and a fluorine-free (meth)acrylate, and also ethoxylated alkylphenol. The other dispersion contains either a copolymer of a fluorine-containing acrylate, vinylidene chloride and a fluorine-free (meth)acrylate and also ethoxylated fatty acids or an oxime-blocked isocyanate, a fluorine-containing oligo- or polyurethane and also an ethoxylated fatty amine (salt). The agents lead to a pleasantly soft handle on the finished textile material and in many cases reduce the bleeding of dyed textiles.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are coating compositions comprising a fluoropolymer modified with a modifier. The modifier is a reaction product of at least one compound selected from polysiloxane compounds, fluorine-containing compounds and silane coupling agents, each containing at least one reactive organic functional group, with an organic polyisocyanate; and contains at least one free isocyanate group.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of novel grafted latexes having backbones formed from unsaturated monomers and having pendent isocyanate containing sidechains derived from isopropenyl-alpha, alpha- dimethylbenzyl isocyanate or copolymers thereof is described.Grafting latexes is carried out using a free radical redox initiator system in an aqueous medium. Latexes such as polybutadiene, polyvinyl chloride, and polyvinyl chloride-acrylic copolymers are converted to the corresponding isocyanate-functional latexes by the process of the invention. The isocyanate-functional grafted and cografted latexes described are useful in curable compositions.