Abstract: An inkjet printing coating compositions and recording sheets having printable coating compositions on substrates which are suitable for photographic quality prints by inkjet printing technology, such as thermal and piezo. The recording sheet which comprises a substrate and a dried coating composition on the substrate, which coating composition comprises either (i) a hydrophilic or amphiphilic polyether polyurethane plus one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of cellulose ester polymers, cellulose ether polymers and vinyl polymers or (ii) cellulose acetate trimellitate plus optionally one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of cellulose ester polymers, cellulose ether polymers and vinyl polymers; a quaternary ammonium compound; a metal salt chelating agent; and a microcrystalline filler drying agent.

Abstract: A biologically degradable polymer mixture is proposed which consists essentially of starch and at least one hydrophobic polymer. The hydrophobic polymer is in this connection at least substantially biologically degradable and thermoplastically processable and the mixture with the starch comprising a polymer phase mediator or a macromolecular dispersing agent so that the starch is present in the mixture as disperse phase with the hydrophobic polymer as continuous phase, and the phase mediator or the dispersing agent is responsible for the molecular coupling of the two phases. As starch there is preferably used thermoplastic starch which has been prepared substantially with the exclusion of water by means of sorbitol or glycerol. The production of the biologically degradable polymer mixture is also carried out substantially with the exclusion of water.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to paper sizing emulsions, a method of making sizing emulsions, a method of sizing paper products, such as paper and board, and paper or board made using the method and the sizing emulsions of the invention. The paper sizing emulsions of the invention contains at least one sizing agent and a cationic liquid hydroxyalkylated starch that is pumpable and at least partially degraded. Typically, before dilution for mixing with the sizing material, the starch exists as a liquid in water and contains solids in an amount up to about 30 percent by weight, and has a viscosity of up to about 30,000 cps. The starch is diluted with water, before emulsifying the sizing agent to reduce the solids to an amount suitable for emulsification, and used to emulsify the sizing agent. The resulting emulsion can then be used to size paper and board.

Abstract: A polymer composition uncludes a first component being a hydroxy-functional polymer, a second component being a natural polymer and a third component being a thermoplastic polyester. The first component, second component and third component are compounded to form a polymer composition.

Abstract: A coating composition is composed of a water-soluble polysaccharide composition comprising at least one hydrophobic group selected from aryl, alkyl, alkenyl, aralkyl and mixtures thereof and at least one quaternary ammonium salt group, both connected to a polysaccharide backbone by covalent bonds. This coating is used for improving the leveling of waterborne paints.

Abstract: This invention relates to a sizing composition comprising (a) thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic rosins having an acid number less than 50, thermoplastic hydrocarbon resins, thermoplastic polyamides and thermoplastic amide waxes; (b) starch selected from the group consisting of natural, anionic, oxidized, amphoteric and modified starch; and (c) surfactant.

Abstract: Compositions of the invention include a hydroxy-functional polyester and a natural polymer. Articles can be made from such a composition so as to have sufficiently strong tensile strengths as to form disposable utensils or to have sufficient stretchability so as to form thin wrap films. However, the compositions are more environmentally friendly than commodity plastics such as polyethylene or polystyrene. Granular starches derived from a grain, a root, a legume, or mixtures thereof, are particularly preferred as the natural polymers for inclusion in the compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for thermoplasticizing starch, a melt-processible polymer composition, which contains a starch-based component and a thermoplastisized polymer component, and a method for preparating such a composition. According to the invention the starch component, which contains hydroxyl groups capable of reacting with isocyanate groups, is modified so that it can be dissolved or gelatinized/plastisized in the melt of a hydroxy acid polymer. The starch component is then reacted with a thermoplastic component formed by a hydroxy acid polymer, in particular a lactic acid polymer, in order to produce a melt-processible, biologically degradable starch-based polymer, which can be used as an adhesive and for coating of paper and cardboard products and for preparation of injection moulded and thermoformed articles.

Abstract: Novel latex or emulsion compositions containing internally plasticizing and crosslinkable long-chain alkenol ester monomers are disclosed and claimed. Preferred embodiments include latex formed from acrylate or methacrylate esters of long-chain alkenols. A process for the synthesis of the latex composition is also disclosed, which involves (a) esterification of a long-chain alkenol with an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid; (b) polymerization of the ethylenically unsaturated ester in an aqueous phase with at least one other copolymerizable monomer; and (b) blending of so formed polymer with at least one drier and a surfactant to form the novel latex or emulsion compositions. These compositions form films at low minimum film forming temperatures (MFT) ranging from -5 to 10.degree. C. and cure to above ambient glass transition (T.sub.g) polymers without the use of traditional organic cosolvents which contribute to environmental pollution via volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions.

Abstract: A thermally-decomposable, biodegradable resin composition is dispersed and stabilized in water optionally along with additives to give an aqueous dispersion of the resin composition. In the dispersion, the base polymer consists substantially of a water-insoluble starch-type, biodegradable resin. The dispersion is usable in various fields of papermaking, non-woven fabric production, film and sheet production and woven fabric production, in those of dispersed adhesive production, and in those of metal processing, plastic processing, wood processing and stone processing.

Abstract: Water-borne paints containing reduced molecular weight polysaccharide derivatives that are resistant to enzyme hydrolysis. The water-borne paints are biostable, retaining at least about 80% of their initial viscosity 24 hours after they are inoculated with polysaccharide hydrolysis enzyme.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the use of an aqueous protective coating composition containing a binder system and an associative thickener for industrial coatings. The associative thickener is not a polyurethane thickener and is selected so that its concentration required by the specific application method is below the critical concentration C*, defined as the thickener concentration at which the coils of the thickener polymer start to overlap of entangle calculated according to the Mark Houwink equation.

Abstract: Water-borne paints containing reduced molecular weight polysaccharide derivatives that are resistant to enzyme hydrolysis. The water-borne paints are biostable, retaining at least about 80% of their initial viscosity 24 hours after they are inoculated with polysaccharide hydrolysis enzyme. A process for making the biostable water-borne paints has the steps: a) treating precursor polysaccharide derivative with polysaccharide hydrolysis enzyme in aqueous medium for a time sufficient to obtain reduced molecular weight polysaccharide derivative; and b) mixing the reduced molecular weight polysaccharide derivative with an effective amount of at least one other water-borne paint ingredient to obtain a water-borne paint.

Abstract: A polymeric composition comprises a matrix including a starch component and at least one synthetic thermoplastics polymeric component in which a filler is dispersed, characterised in that the matrix includes a fluidising agent selected from the group consisting of C.sub.12 -C.sub.22 fatty acids, C.sub.12 -C.sub.22 fatty alcohols, esters and amides of the said fatty acids, poly and polyglycol ethers of alditols or polyglycerols esterified with the said fatty acids and their mixtures and the said filler comprises natural fillers of an organic nature dispersed in the matrix in quantities of from 5% to 70% by weight with reference to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A polymer composition, in particular an active substance-containing depot material composition or an absorbent composition are disclosed which substantially consist of a water-soluble and/or water-swellable polymer based on polysaccharides as the main component, and a water-swellable, synthetic polymer as further component, used as polymeric components, and of a matrix material for the prevention of separation and gel blocking, an ionic or covalent cross-linking agent, as well as of an anti-blocking agent. Additionally their production and use as well as (animal) hygiene items and chemico-technical products are disclosed which comprise these polymer compositions, these active-substance-containing depot material compositions, or the absorbent compositions.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive(PSA) composition includes a latex system of an aqueous polymer dispersion derived from ethylenically-unsaturated monomers in the presence of a water soluble protective colloid. The PSA compositions are used in the manufacture of a variety of articles that are intended to be easily attachable to another substrate by the application of pressure alone.

Abstract: A stable liquid suspension composition comprising a liquid carrier, a solid fatty acid or a salt thereof, and a solid particulate is disclosed wherein said liquid carrier is selected from the group consisting of oils, olefins, terpenes, glycols, esters, ethers, alcohols, and combinations of any two or more thereof and said liquid carrier, solid fatty acid or salt thereof, and solid particulate are each present in said composition in a stabilizing amount sufficient to produce a stable liquid suspension. Also disclosed is a stable liquid composition comprising a liquid carrier, an oil-soluble polymer, and a solid particulate wherein said liquid carrier is selected from the group consisting of liquid alkenes, terpenes, esters, and combinations of any two or more thereof and said liquid carrier, oil-soluble polymer, and solid particulate are each present in said composition in a stabilizing amount sufficient to effect the formation of a stable liquid suspension.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method of densifying lignocellulosic material such as wood. The wood is impregnated with a maltodextrin solution under vacuum and/or pressure and the maltodextrin is then cross linked to insolubilise the maltodextrin. A wood-polymer composite is formed. Suitable cross linking agents include compounds having at least one hydroxyl group. Maltodextrins having a dextrose equivalent in the range 15 to 30 are preferred. The resulting composite material has improved appearance, hardness, impact resistance, strength and water repellency.

Abstract: A polymer composition, in particular an absorbent composition or an active substance-containing depot material are disclosed which substantially consist of a water-soluble and/or water-swellable polymer based on polysaccharides as the main component, and of a water-swellable polymer as further component, used as polymeric components, and of a matrix material for the prevention of separation and gel blocking, an ionic or covalent cross-linking agent, a reactive additive, as well as of an anti-blocking agent. Additionally, their production and use as well as (animal) hygiene items and chemico-technical products are disclosed which comprise these polymer compositions or absorbent compositions.

Abstract: A new depressant for use in enhanced separation of polymetallic sulphides is described. The depressant agent is used in conjunction with conventional collector agents and frothing agents in the flotation separation of copper, nickel, lead, zinc sulphides by depressing iron sulphides such as pyrrhotite, pyrite and marcasite in the tailing. The depressant consists of a chemically-modified carbohydrate polymer, a polyacrylate and low foaming lignin sulphonate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a degradable starch resin composition, a process for preparing the same and the use thereof. Said composition comprises starch, synthetic resin, mixing promoter, plasticizer, degradation accelerator and other additives. Said process comprising: (a) selecting a biodegradation accelerator; (b) preparing modified starch concentrate; (c) extruding the modified starch, EAA and the synthetic resin in a double-screw extruder and pelleting to obtain the degradable starch resin. The composition of the present invention contains a biodegradation accelerator and its starch content can be up to 80%. Having excellent biodegradability and good physico-mechanical property, the composition is particularly suitable to be used to prepare various light or heavy packaging films and agricultural films, etc.

Abstract: A dried film reinforced with coalescable water insoluble polymer particles which are substantially noncoalesced is disclosed. Also disclosed are dried films reinforced with noncoalesced water insoluble polymer particles which are readily water dispersible. Also disclosed are stable aqueous dispersions for formation of such films which comprise (a) a water insoluble component comprising coalescable polymer particles which have a T.sub.g less than 55.degree. C. and a majority of which have a particle size of less than 1 micron; and (b) a water soluble component which comprises a water soluble polymer capable of inhibiting coalescence of the polymer particles, or a water soluble polymer and a component capable of inhibiting coalescence of the polymer particles.

Abstract: An expanded foamed starch product with improved water/humidity resistance comprising the combination of a starch or flour modified with alkylene oxide and a starch ester having an intermediate DS of from about 1.0 to 1.8 or a flour ester having a DS of 0.3 to 1.1.

Abstract: Board coating compositions are provided comprising a cationic starch and a vinyl acetate polymerization product as protein binder substitutes.

Abstract: A specific class of water-borne, water redispersible laminating adhesives is disclosed which is desirable for bonding nonwoven substrates to themselves or to other substrates. The adhesives provide improved bond strength and improved water redispersibility when compared to laminating adhesives currently used for the same purpose. Furthermore, the novel adhesives are much less sensitive to the presence of significant levels of plasticizer than are laminating adhesives currently used, which exhibit reduced water redispersibility when such plasticizers are present in significant amounts. The novel laminating adhesives contain an aqueous styrene/acrylic polymer dispersion prepared by radical-initiated emulsion polymerization of unsaturated monomers in the presence of starch degradation products having a weight average molecular weight range of from about 2500 to 25000 and which are obtainable by hydrolysis in the aqueous phase.

Abstract: A curing composition for concrete that is an effective water barrier and that is relatively easily removed contains an acrylic or a styrene polymer latex and a polysaccharide. The polysaccharide makes the coating composition susceptible to enzyme action and thus easily removable by flooding the surface of the coated concrete with a dilute solution of enzyme reactive with the polysaccharide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biodegradable film prepared by chemical bonding of starch and polyethylene chains using polyethylene, which is polyolefin having the most widest general application, coupling agent such as maleic anhydride, methacrylic anhydride or maleimide which bonds with starch and polyethylene, and acid catalytic comonomer like acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid and to a process for preparing thereof.The present invention was accomplished varying coupling agent such as maleic anhydride, methacrylic anhydride or maleimide at an amount of 0.01-10 weight %, acid catalytic comonomer such as acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid at an amount of 0.01-10 weight % and radical initiator at an amount of 0.01 1.0 weight % based on the amount of polyethylene, and the reactive extrusion was appelied to lower the production cost by process simplification.There was no difference in tensile strength and tensile elongation of the prepared biodegradable films comprising up to 20 wt.

Abstract: In the present invention, the lowering of physical properties is minimized by bonding matrix resin and starch chemically using a coupling agent in the presence of an organic acid catalyst, at the same time lowering of the production cost is achieved by simplyfing the process. In the prior arts, the problems associated with low physical properties caused by starch incorporation were approached only in terms of enhanced physical interacting strength between matrix resin and starch.The purposes of the present invention are to provide a biodegradable polyethylene composition chemically bonded with starch comprising 100 parts by weight of matrix resin, 5-400 parts by weight of biodegradable incorporating material, 0.01-10 parts by weight of coupling agent, 0.01-1.0 parts by weight of radical initiator, 0.01-5 parts by weight of Lewis acid catalyst, 0.01-10 parts by weight of autoxidizing agent and 0.01-10 parts by weight of plasticizer and to provide a process for preparing thereof.

Abstract: A highly transparent, single-phase biodegradable starch mixture comprising 90 to 1 parts of at least one polyamide and 10 to 99 parts of a starch molding composition, which composition comprises 96 to 46 parts of at least one chemically modified starch and 4 to 40 parts of at least one plasticizer. Preferably, up to 4 parts by weight of at least one additive such as urea, urea derivatives, and emulsifiers are also included; in addition, the starch mixture may contain up to 20 parts by weight of known additives. The invention also relates to a process for producing the highly transparent starch mixture and, in particular, to the use of the starch mixture in thermoplastically shaped parts.

Abstract: Building material products, such as, for example, jointing compounds, adhesives, emulsion paints, synthetic plasters, fillers and the like, comprising a mixture ofa) at least 10% by weight, in particular 10 to 99% by weight, of a water-soluble natural polymer and derivatives thereof,b) 1 to 89% by weight of an alkali metal salt or ammonium salt of a crosslinked polyacrylate which, if desired, is grafted with a starch, andc) 0 to 60% by weight of a water-soluble alkali metal salt or alkaline earth metal salt of arylsulfonic acid/formaldehyde condensation products or of a sulfo-modified melamine/formaldehyde polycondensation product.

Abstract: A size for yarn which minimizes thread break is described. The size comprises an aqueous solution of (I) a polyvinyl alcohol resin, (II) a modified starch, and a water-soluble cellulose compound (III), wherein the components are related by the following equations:(I)/(II)+(III))=85/15 to 95/5, and(II)/(III)=20/80 to 80/20,while simultaneously satisfying the expressions0.27X-0.7.ltoreq.log.sub.10 Y.ltoreq.0.27X+0.6; and (1)20.ltoreq.Y.ltoreq.300; (2)(A)/(B).ltoreq.0.5 (3)where X is the solid concentration in % by weight, Y is viscosity in centipoise at 90.degree. C. and a shear rate of 10 sec.sup.-1, (A) is viscosity at 60.degree. C. and a shear rate of 10,000 sec.sup.-1 of an adjusted aqueous solution resulting from the adjustment of the viscosity to 100 centipoise at 60.degree. C. and a shear rate of 10 sec.sup.-1 with said compound ratio of each of the components kept constant, and (B) is viscosity of 100 centipoise at 60.degree. C. and a shear rate of 10 sec.sup.-1 of said adjusted aqueous solution.

Abstract: An extrudable polyvinyl alcohol composition useful for packaging and molding applications is prepared by melt blending polyvinyl alcohol and thermoplastic modified starch to provide a product which has reduced water sensitivity, improved modulus and reduced elongation at high relative humidity.A method for extruding the polyvinyl alcohol composition comprises:adding sufficient energy to the polyvinyl alcohol composition to both melt it and essentially eliminate the polyvinyl alcohol crystallinity in the melt, andsimultaneously removing energy from the melt at a rate sufficient to avoid decomposition of the polyvinyl alcohol.The thermoplastic modified starch may be added to the polyvinyl alcohol before or during the melting of the polyvinyl alcohol and elimination of its crystallinity, or the starch may be blended with the thus treated polyvinyl alcohol and then melt extruding the polyvinyl alcohol/starch blend.

Abstract: Articles manufactured with a composition comprising a polymer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl or hydroxyalkylether of starch having a degree of substitution of at least 0.25, and a polyhydric aliphatic alcohol having 2 to 10 carbon atoms and 2 to 6 hydroxyl groups; wherein the compatibilizing agent can be a vinyl copolymer, acrylic copolymer and mixtures thereof. The composition can be used in the preparation of biodegradable plastics.

Abstract: Aqueous polymer dispersions containing polymers obtainable by free-radical polymerization of unsaturated monomers, and sugared starch, and the use thereof.

Abstract: A biodegradable, single-phase starch/polymer mixture comprising(a) 10 to 99 parts of a starch molding composition comprising(i) 95 to 45 parts of at least one chemically modified starch, and(ii) 5 to 55 parts of at least one emulsifier, plasticizer or destructurizing agent, the parts of (i) and (ii) adding up to 100; and(b) 90 to 1 parts of at least one linear polymer, the parts by weight of components (a) and (b) adding up to 100. In addition, 0 to 20 parts of additives which are customary in this area are included. A method of preparation, and the use thereof for thermoplastically molded parts, in particular films, is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modifying agents for melamine-formaldehyde resins and highly reactive thermosetting resins which are prepared with this agent and consist of 1 mol of melamine, 1.5 to 3.5 mol of formaldehyde, 0.5 to 5% by weight of a polyhydric alcohol, based on the melamine plus formaldehyde, and 0.5 to 10% by weight of the modifying agent, based on the liquid resin. The modifying agent can be added to the melamine-formaldehyde resin as a pulverulent mixture before or during the condensation reaction or in the liquid state in the form of a condensation product prepared in a known manner. The modifying agent consists of 10 to 75% by weight of dicyandiamide, 5 to 70% by weight of cold water-soluble starch (soluble between about 18.degree. and about 25.degree. C.) and 20 to 85% by weight of a guanamine. The highly reactive resins modified in this way are preferably used for coating chipboard and hardboard by a short cycle process.

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: Hot melt adhesive compositions are prepared from 20 to 98% by weight of a polylactide homo- or copolymer containing at least 20 molar percent of the lactide component; 2 to 80% by weight of a polar tackifier having a Ring and Ball softening point (as described by ASTM E-26) greater than about 60.degree. C.; 0 to 50% by weight of a plasticizer; 0 to 30% by weight of a wax diluent; 0-3% by weight of a stabilizer; and 0-20% of starch. By utilizing a naturally occurring, thermoplastic, biodegradable copolymer as the base polymer, these adhesives advance the state of the art of hot melt adhesives by alleviating the dependence on petroleum based materials and by allowing for the development of hot melt adhesives which either degrade naturally after coming in contact with the soil or which can be composted.

Abstract: A composition comprising a polymer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl or hydroxyalkylether of starch having a degree of substitution of at least 0.25, and a polyhydric aliphatic alcohol having 2 to 10 carbon atoms and 2 to 6 hydroxyl groups wherein the compatibilizing agent can be a vinyl copolymer, acrylic polymer and mixtures thereof. The composition can be used in the preparation of biodegradable plastics.

Abstract: A water-dispersible, self-crosslinking non-formaldehyde latex is prepared by reacting a starch-polymer graft with a glyoxal compound at temperatures of at least 70.degree. C. to produce a stable emulsion with low viscosity and which upon drying and curing provides a film having good tensile, elongation, water resistance and anti-wicking properties.

Abstract: Dry products in flake or granulate form suitable as a paste base may be obtained by drying a mixture, containing approximately 30 to 80% by weight of water, of from(a) 30 to 95% by weight of carboxymethylated and/or alkoxylated starch,(b) 3 to 40% by weight of a cellulose ether, and(c) 2 to 40% by weight of a water-dispersible polymer or water-soluble polymer, and(d) optionally, conventional additives, such as preservatives, wetting agents, fillers and the like,in a thin layer on a surface heated to 80.degree. to 200.degree. C. The dry products obtained do not undergo physical separation and are readily dispersible or self-dispersible in water.

Abstract: A high speed corrugating adhesive having a carrier phase comprised of starch, modified starch or dextrin and polyvinyl alcohol in an aqueous emulsion wherein a cold water soluble, partially hydrolyzed, polyvinyl alcohol is used as a starting material. The polyvinyl alcohol is further hydrolyzed in situ to a degree of hydrolysis of more than about 95% by heating it in the presence of water, caustic, and starch, modified starch or dextrin. The carrier phase is admixed with a boron containing compound and a suspension of water and starch to prepare the corrugating adhesive for use in a corrugating machine.

Abstract: A binder for non-woven fibers or fabrics is prepared comprising a starch-polymer graft, starch and a starch crosslinking agent. An acrylamide copolymer may optionally be included. The binder is useful for non-woven fibers such as a polyester fiber mat, and particularly single ply, bitumin roofing materials.

Abstract: An improved starch-based adhesive includes an adhesive of the carrier, no-carrier or carrier-no-carrier type and a quantity of fibers dispersed in the adhesive in an amount of from about 2.2 to about 22 pounds of fiber per 100 gallons of adhesive. The fibers may be selected from any of a large variety of natural or synthetic materials having desired properties for adhesion and dispersion, and yielding improved adhesive characteristics including increased waterproofness, dry strength, viscosity and adhesiveness.

Abstract: A novel antiwicking composition is provided for which comprises a fluorinated ethylene/propylene copolymer, a polymeric fluoroaliphatic ester, a liquid carrier, and a dispersant. Preferably, the novel antiwicking compositions also comprise a wetting/saturating agent. A method for imparting antiwicking properties to a fabric also is provided for, which method comprises applying the novel antiwicking compositions to the fabric. Additionally, fabrics having more universal resistance to wicking are provided for, which nonwicking fabrics comprise fabrics treated with the novel antiwicking compositions.

Abstract: Tape joint compounds are prepared using as binders therefor vinyl ester polymers prepared by conventional emulsion polymerization techniques employing, as the stabilizer therein, an acid converted or enzyme modified starch having a water fluidity of 10 to 85.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid suspension of a high molecular weight, water-soluble polymer or water-soluble salt prepared by admixing and water-soluble polymer with a hydrocarbon carrier fluid and a suspending agent comprising an aqueous emulsion of a copolymer comprising a water-insoluble and substantially hydrocarbon-insoluble polymer consisting of particles having a dry weight average particle size of below 10 .mu.m and which is formed from monomers of which 80% to 100% are hydrophobic, 30 to 100% are polar and 0% to 20% are hydrophilic. More particularly, the copolymer comprises from about 80% to about 100% C.sub.1-30 alkyl methacrylate monomers and from about 0% to about 20% hydrophilic monomers. Preferably, the copolymer comprises 90% to 100% 2-ethylhexylacrylate and from about 0.5% to about 10% acrylic acid. The liquid suspension is capable of supporting about 5 pounds of water-soluble polymer per gallon of suspension.

Abstract: A novel starch used in a size composition is disclosed. The novel starch is a quaternary ammonium ether and acyl ester of starch which has a DS of quaternary ammonium ether of between 0.02 to 0.2 and a DS of acyl ester of between 0.01 to 0.3. The size composition is made from the novel starch and polyvinyl alcohol in a ratio of starch: polyvinyl alcohol of between 1:9 to 10:0. The method of making the size composition and the method of applying the size composition to the yarn is disclosed.

Abstract: Cold water soluble methylated, ethylated or carboxymethylated non-gelatinized granular starch materials are provided which are particularly well suited for use as thickeners and/or rheology modifiers in latex paint compositions. Such starch materials have a methyl, ethyl or carboxymethyl degree of substitution (D.S.) of from about 0.15 to about 1 and have a ratio of total inorganic anion content (in weight percent on a starch material dry solids weight basis) to methyl, ethyl or carboxymethyl D.S. of about 14 or less.

Abstract: Amylaceous composition of mixtures based on synthetic or natural binders or compounds employed in the manufacture of certain textile or paratextile products and particularly of the composite textile type. It comprises:from 7% to 45% by weight, preferably from 10% to 25% by weight, of a starch swelling in cold water, if necessary modified chemically,from 55% to 93% by weight, preferably from 70% to 85% by weight, of granular starch, modified chemically.