Abstract: Aqueous compositions having advantageous Theological properties, preferably including any of enhanced yield stress, enhanced viscosity, and/or enhanced water retention, are disclosed. Included are low-viscosity compositions having high yield stress. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing and using the compositions. Compositions of the present invention comprise aqueous compositions of a polymer having a net ionic charge, and a viscosity promoter having an opposite net ionic charge. Compositions may also comprise a moderating agent to prevent precipitation and/or gelation.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of copolymers containing vinyl-functionalized polyethers for preparing aqueous pigment preparations.

Abstract: An organic particulate-filled adhesive is provided comprising ionomeric particulate dispersed in a polymer matrix containing water-soluble polymer or water-dispersible polymer. The adhesive preferably contains a plasticizer. If desired, in some formulations, the adhesive can contain additives, such as opacifying agents, skin cleansers, skin moisturizers, vitamins, and herbal extracts. The adhesive can have pressure sensitive adhesive properties, although such properties are not necessary. The adhesive can be formulated so as to be useful as a repulpable adhesive and as a cosmetic adhesive.

Abstract: A process for preparing coated water-absorbing compositions, especially for use in personal hygiene products, comprises coating a super-absorbent polymeric material with an aqueous coating medium which besides water comprises at least one (or more) polyhydric alcohol(s) having hydroxyl substituents on non-adjacent carbon atoms, the said medium being substantially free of organic solvents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous solutions or dispersions of copolymers A) containing a hydroxy-functional, hydrophobic copolymer I) containing 30 to 85% by weight of (meth)acrylic acid esters having C1 to C18 hydrocarbon radicals in the alcohol portion, aromatic vinyl compounds and/or vinyl esters and 5 to 45% by weight of hydroxy-functional monomers; a hydroxy- and carboxy-functional, hydrophilic-hydrophobic copolymer II) containing 4 to 20% by weight of (meth)-acrylic acid esters having C1 to C18 hydrocarbon radicals in the alcohol portion, aromatic vinyl compounds and/or vinyl esters, 4 to 15% by weight of hydroxy-functional monomers and 0.8 to 3.

Abstract: To provide a method for producing a blend composition of an acrylic type polymer having an excellent mechanical characteristic as well as a low temperature characteristic, and to provide a blend composition of an acrylic type polymer, and also to provide a blend composition of an acrylic type polymer for sealing materials having an excellent abrasion resistance which is important for sealing materials.

Abstract: A multi-component composite coating composition is provided which includes a pigmented base coat and a transparent topcoat composition applied over the base coat. The transparent topcoat is deposited from a substantially solvent free film-forming composition which includes a thermosettable dispersion of polymeric microparticles having functionality adapted to react with a crosslinking agent and a hydrophilic crosslinking agent reactive with the functionality of the microparticles. The microparticles are prepared from one or more reaction products of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, one or more hydrophobic polymers and one or more hydrophobic crosslinking agents. Pigmented film-forming compositions as well as curable compositions containing the above-described dispersions also are provided. A method of forming the dispersion of polymeric microparticles is provided.

Abstract: A blend of one or more crosslinked polymers or copolymers prepared from an olefinically unsaturated polymerizable carboxylic or anhydride monomer and at least one high molecular weight essentially linear polymer prepared from an olefinically unsaturated polymerizable carboxylic acid monomer. The blend is neutralized to typically a low pH, and generally contains a noncovalent, e.g. ionic, crosslinking agent, and a cure rate modifier. The hydrogel blend is capable of containing a large amount of water, has good tack, good adhesion, and can be utilized as an application vehicle having a backing thereon as well as containing various substances such as personal care compounds, pharmaceuticals, active ingredients, and the like.

Abstract: Solvent-free applicable curable coating material containing as binder inorganic polymers and/or organic polymers, cross-linkers and sliding aids.

Abstract: A water-soluble, crosslinkable protective colloid is provided having a weight-average molecular weight of least than 500,000 comprising: a) 20 to 95% by weight of monomer units containing sulphonic acid or sulphonate groups, b) 4 to 80% by weight of monomer units containing N-methylol or N-alkoxymethyl groups, and c) 0.1 to 20% by weight of hydrophobic monomer units such as water insoluble ethylenically unsaturated compounds and the hydrophobic end groups of initiator radicals or regulator molecules. Optionally, up to 50% by weight of the monomer units containing sulphonic acid or sulphonate groups can be replaced by monomer units containing carboxyl groups or monomer units containing amide groups.

Abstract: An aqueous paint composition comprising a polymeric binder and a particulate non-film-forming solid in which; (i) at least 20% by weight of the polymeric binder is a thickener which is an, amine or acid functional, acrylic addition polymer which is at least partially neutralised, the thickener being such that a 1% by weight solution of the thickener in water when fully neutralised has a viscosity of at least 10 centipoise (measured using a Brookfield Spindle number 3 at 60 rpm and 25° C.), (ii) the pvc of the coating composition is 65 to 95%; (iii) the volume solids of the composition is 8 to 30%.

Abstract: The invention relates to phosphoric esters of the general formula (I): wherein x is 1 or 2; n is a number from 2 to 18; m and n are each a number from 2 to 100; k is a number from 2 to 4; R″ is H or a linear or branched alkyl radical which may be substituted by a functional radical; and R′ is an alkyl, alkaryl, alkenyl or a sulfopropyl radical. The invention further relates to the use of the phosphoric esters as dispersants for pigments and fillers in aqueous or organic media and in particular to methods of forming a highly filled sheet molding compound or bulk molding compound comprising the step of dispersing components of the molding compound with said phosphoric esters.

Abstract: A pigment dispersion comprising pigment, an aqueous carrier selected from water and a mixture of water and at least one organic solvent, and a pigment dispersant is described. The pigment dispersant is prepared by polymerizing (i) at least one prepolymer having a radically polymerizable group, and (ii) at least one second monomer. The prepolymer is prepared by controlled radical polymerization, e.g., atom transfer radical polymerization, of at least one radically polymerizable first monomer. The second monomer forms a polymeric backbone segment of the pigment dispersant, and the prepolymer forms polymeric segments that are pendent to the backbone. The backbone segment of the pigment dispersant is hydrophilic, while at least a portion of each pendent polymeric segment is hydrophobic.

Abstract: A method for the production of an improved water soluble resin binder for laminating printing inks has been discovered. The method comprises esterifying the carboxylated Diels Alder adduct produced from the reaction of rosin and at least one carboxylated dienophile with a sufficient amount of at least one polyol to produce a modified rosin having an acid number greater than 157. The modified rosin is reacted with a sufficient amount of an acrylic copolymer having an acid number greater than 180 under esterification conditions between 175 ° C. and 185 ° C. for a time sufficient to produce a resin binder having an acid number greater than 157. A laminating ink formulation of the invention comprises water, pigment, styrene-acrylic varnish, shellac varnish, alkanol and the improved water soluble resin binder of the invention as described above.

Abstract: An elastomer composition, including: at least one elastomer; a plasticizer which includes at least one polymeric material having a weighted average molecular weight of (Mw) of 500 to 1,000,000, formed from at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and a curing agent, wherein the at least one polymeric material is substantially permanent within the elastomer. The subject elastomer compositions have enhanced plasticity and processability without attendant migration, heat or solvent extraction and compatibility problems.

Abstract: A pigment dispersion comprising pigment, an aqueous carrier selected from water and a mixture of water and at least one organic solvent, and a pigment dispersant is described. The pigment dispersant is prepared by controlled radical polymerization, e.g., atom transfer radical polymerization, of a radically polymerizable monomer in the presence of a polymeric initiator having at least one radically transferable group. The polymeric initiator forms the polymeric backbone segment of the pigment dispersant, and the monomer forms polymeric segments that are pendent to the polymeric backbone segment. The pigment dispersant has comb-like architecture in which the polymeric backbone segment is hydrophobic, and at least a portion of each pendent polymeric segment is hydrophilic.

Abstract: The use as an additive for coating formulations is claimed of a polymer dispersion which comprises (i) an acrylate polymer based on from 30 to 60% by weight of C1-C8-alkyl (meth)acrylate monomers, from 30 to 60% by weight of vinylaromatic monomers and from 0.5 to 10% by weight of (meth)acrylic acid, and (ii) a nonassociative rheology stabilizer comprising an acrylate copolymer based on C1-C6-alkyl (meth)acrylate and (meth)acrylic acid.

Abstract: A process for preparing a modified thermoplastic resin composition by incorporating a modifier-containing thermoplastic resin into a transport line of a thermoplastic resin, comprising subjecting the resin to static mixing and to dynamic mixing by passing the resin through a dynamic mixing apparatus having a mixing blade unit and a power unit for driving the mixing blade unit and provided in the same transport line, as well as a modified thermoplastic resin composition prepared by the process and having a filtration pressure increase rate of no greater than 10 kg/cm2/hr when filtration is performed using a double layer of 2400 mesh wire filters with an inner diameter of 64 mm&phgr;, at a melting point of the modified thermoplastic resin or a temperature of from 20° C. to 100° C. higher than the plasticizing point of the resin and at a filtration rate of 33.3 g/min.

Abstract: A coating composition for forming a water-resistant coating on fiber-reinforced articles such as rods or cables. The composition comprises an aqueous solution of a superabsorbent water-soluble polymer, a viscosity modifying agent, and optionally a lubricant. The coating formed by applying the composition effectively prevents the treated surface from water-permeation damage by absorbing water that contacts the layer containing the superabsorbent component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water-borne hybrid binder composition. It is obtained by mixing about 20-80% by weight of A), an aqueous dispersion of a polymer, said dispersion having a dry-solids content of at least 45% by weight, and containing at least 0.1% by weight of B) a single surfactant or a mixture of two or more different surfactants and protective colloids, and about 80-20% of C) one or more resins being emulsifiable in water and having a dry solids content above 90% by weight, by adding the resin C to the dispersion A under agitation, the resulting hybrid binder composition obtaining a dry-solids content of 60-95% by weight. The invention also relates to the use of the binder composition as a component in a paint or lacquer mixture.

Abstract: An ink composition is provided which can realize printing with excellent fixation even on a coated paper having a smooth surface. Further, an ink composition is also provided which, when used in ink jet printing, causes neither clogging nor creation of a precipitate. A copolymer of butyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, and acrylic acid is added to an ink composition.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomers including a polyvinyl chloride and a nitrile rubber additive are disclosed. The nitrile rubber additive can be crosslinked and/or essentially free of plasticizer. The thermoplastic elastomers can include additional materials, such a copolyester and/or a plasticizer. The thermoplastic elastomers can be soft, elastomeric and/or oil resistant. The thermoplastic elastomers can have good low temperature properties. The thermoplastic elastomers can have good flame retardant, smoke suppressant and/or char forming properties.

Abstract: A thermoreversibly thickening binder composition, comprises a resin latex wherein the amount of an emulsifier in the aqueous phase is smaller than 0.01 mmol/g, and a vinyl polymer having reversibility of hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity at a certain transition temperature. The resin latex is preferably prepared by using an emulsifier having a radically polymerizable group, and preferable as said vinyl polymer is a polymer having a cation-forming group. The binder composition exhibits an excellent chemical stability to factors other than heat without causing migration of the latex resin particles onto the surface of the coated layer even during the time of heat-drying, and thermoreversible thickening effects caused by a sharp heat-sensitive gelling properties. When applied to preparation of coated paper and pressure-sensitive recording sheet, the binder composition provides products excellent in gloss, printability and color producing properties.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair shampoo compositions which provide cleaning and styling performance, which comprise dispersed water insoluble, polymer latex particles, wherein the polymer latex particles have a selected glass transition temperature (Tg) of between about −20° C. and about 10° C. The shampoo compositions will generally contain one or more compatible surfactants, one or more optional materials, and a water or water-containing carrier as an aqueous carrier.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of cationic water-soluble polymers are provided, as well as processes for making and methods of using the same. The cationic polymers contain anionic recurring units in amounts that encourage the formation of the aqueous dispersion and/or advantageously reduce the bulk viscosity of the aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: A multi-stage aqueous emulsion-polymer suitable for use in dirt pickup resistant coatings and coatings containing the polymer are provided. The multi-stage aqueous emulsion polymer includes (i) a first polymer including at least one nonionic copolymerized monoethylenically unsaturated monomer, from 0.5% to 7% of a copolymerized monoethylenically unsaturated ionic monomer, based on the weight of the first polymer, and from 0% to 1.0%, based on the weight of the first polymer, of a copolymerized multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer, the first polymer having a Tg of 15° C. to 105° C.; and (ii) a second polymer comprising at least one nonionic copolymerized monoethylenically unsaturated monomer, from 0% to 2% of a copolymerized monoethylenically unsaturated ionic monomer, and from 0.25% to 6%, based on the weight of the second polymer, copolymerized multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer, the second polymer having a Tg of −55° C. to 30° C.

Abstract: Aqueous emulsion of an organic polymeric material (preferably olefinic), said polymeric material comprising: 1) a hydrophobic polymer part which has a polymodal particle size distribution, and 2) an oligomer part bearing acid groups which imparts or is capable of imparting reversibility to the polymeric material of the emulsion, this being realized, if necessary, by sufficient of the acid groups being in ionised form. lonisation is usually achieved by raising pH to ≧7 (neutralizing). The polymer emulsion is particularly useful for inks and overprint lacquer formulations, and for paint formulations.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for manufacturing a highly efficient antislipping agent based on acrylic latexes containing small amount of solid content, wherein said acrylic latexes are composed of two different acrylic latexes containing small amount of solid content; one being flexible with a low glass transition temperature (referred to as ‘Tg’ hereafter) when dried and the other being hard with a relatively high Tg when dried, followed by blending through neutralization using aqueous ammonia. Thus, the latexes are well blended and their physical properties like homogeneity, tacky property, flexibility and hardness can be easily controlled.

Abstract: The aqueous dispersion of a peelable coating composition of the present invention is (a) a mixture containing 5-40% by weight of an emulsion of an acrylic copolymer having a glass transition temperature (hereinafter referred to as “Tg”) of not lower than 40° C., and 95-60% by weight of an emulsion of another acrylic copolymer having a Tg ranging from −20° C. through 5° C. The acrylic copolymer emulsion mixture (b) contains ethylenically unsaturated vinyl monomers having acid value in a total amount of 0.5-1.0% by weight, and (c) at least one of the acrylic copolymer emulsions is an acrylic copolymer which has been polymerized by use of a reactive surfactant, and (d) the particle size of the acrylic copolymer emulsions is not more than 200 nm.

Abstract: A denture adhesive composition is disclosed and comprises a polymeric activator in an amount of up to about 3 percent by weight based on the total weight of the denture adhesive composition. This composition exhibits enhanced adhesive performance and reduces oozing and incidence of food occlusion. Also disclosed is a method of preparing a denture adhesive composition comprising: preparing a mixture which comprises a polymeric activator in an amount of up to about 3 percent by weight based on the total weight of the denture adhesive composition; forming a denture adhesive composition including the mixture; and recovering the denture adhesive composition. A method of making a denture adhesive composition more adhesive and less oozing is disclosed as well. This method comprises adding to the denture adhesive composition a polymeric activator in an amount of up to about 3 percent by weight based on the total weight of the denture adhesive composition.

Abstract: Gaskets comprising either at least one homogeneously branched ethylene polymer or at least one elastic substantially linear ethylene polymer, at least one ethylene/carboxylic acid interpolymer; and at least one slip agent are disclosed. These gaskets may also contain enhanced polyethylenes produced by the direct polymerization of various combinations of novel elastic substantially linear olefin polymers in multiple reactors using either single or multiple catalysts. These gaskets may also be comprised of at least one ethylene polymer and at least one ionomer. The above mentioned gaskets may also contain slip agents and/or foaming agents. The gaskets are particularly useful for sealing food and liquid containers and do not contribute to taste and/or odor of the packaged product, which is especially useful in food-stuff applications.

Abstract: A low-solvent aqueous binder includes: a water-insoluble synthetic resin component A; and an emulsifier resin B in a mass ratio of A to B of from 70:30 to 30:70. The emulsifier resin B is a reaction product of a water-insoluble synthetic resin B1 that includes hydroxyl groups as functional groups, a synthetic resin B2 that includes carboxyl groups as functional groups, and a neutralizing agent for the carboxyl groups of B. The amount of the neutralizing agent is such that the neutralizing agent is able to neutralize from 5 to 200% of the carboxyl groups of B. A process for preparing a low-solvent aqueous binder includes: mixing the water-insoluble synthetic resin component B1 comprising hydroxyl functional groups and the synthetic resin B2 in bulk or dissolved in an organic solvent to form a mixture; removing the solvent by applying subatmospheric pressure and heating until the content of the mixture is at least 85% by mass; maintaining the mixture at a temperature from 90° to 150° C.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of producing traffic producing wear resistant traffic markings on road surfaces and to the traffic paint used therein. When a traffic paint containing a highly hydrophobic polymer, which is free from styrene is utilized, a wear resistant traffic marking is produced.

Abstract: A novel class of interpenetrating polymer networks which are dispersible in conventional coating solvents is disclosed. Such dispersions are useful in preparing protective and/or decorative film coatings and are particularly useful in photosensitive or imaging formulations such as photoresists, solder masks and the like. These polymer networks are comprised of at least two interpenetrating crosslinked polymers. At least one of the polymer networks is formed by polymerization in a solvent. In one embodiment of this invention, at least one polymer network is prepared from macromers to produce a polymer system having functionalized branch or graft linear segments. The solvent dispersible interpenetrating networks of this invention are particularly useful as binders in addition polymerizable photosensitive compositions containing crosslinking monomers such as solder masks. Upon exposure to actinic radiation and suitable thermal curing, solder mask coatings of such photosensitive compositions form multiple, e.g.

Abstract: The invention relates to blends of a polyethylene oxide (PEO) resin and a latex emulsion. The blends are formed by mixing or coating a PEO powder resin with a latex emulsion and melt blending the powder. The blends have improved processibility and toughness which are beneficial in the manufacture of PEO-based films and fibers. The films composed of the PEO/latex blend have improved toughness, breathability, and tear resistance and are useful for the manufacture of disposable, flushable medical and personal care products, such as diapers, tampons, feminine napkins, and bladder control pads.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of anionic water-soluble or water-swellable polymers are provided, where the polymers have an anionic charge of greater than 16% and where the dispersions maintain their form at a pH of 5.1 or greater. Processes for making these dispersions are also disclosed, as well as methods of using these dispersions to treat water containing various types of suspended materials. Dry polymers, preferably formed by drying these aqueous dispersions, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of preparing a coating or a sealant wherein a class of epoxysilanes; optionally, an emulsifier; water; a polymer containing a functional group with an active hydrogen; and a curing catalyst are mixed together.

Abstract: A highly water resistant tackifier resin comprising an acrylic (co)polymer incorporating therein while taking up at least part of a tackifying component as a raw material on or around seed particles of 0.05 to 15 &mgr;m in average particle size having polar groups on their surfaces. The above tackifier resin can be produced by a process comprising the steps of: dispersing a tackifying component as a raw material, an oil-soluble peroxide or oil-soluble azo initiator and an acrylic monomer in an aqueous medium in which seed particles of 0.05 to 15 &mgr;m in average particle size having polar groups at their surfaces are dispersed; and polymerizing the acrylic monomer while at least part of the tackifying component is incorporated in the acrylic (co)polymer on or around the seed particles so that the seed particles grow.

Abstract: The aqueous dispersion of a peelable coating composition of the present invention is (a) a mixture containing 5-40% by weight of an emulsion of an acrylic copolymer having a glass transition temperature (hereinafter referred to as “Tg”) of not lower than 40° C., and 95-60% by weight of an emulsion of another acrylic copolymer having a Tg ranging from −20° C. through 5° C. The acrylic copolymer emulsion mixture (b) contains ethylenically unsaturated vinyl monomers having acid value in a total amount of 0.5-1.0% by weight, and (c) at least one of the acrylic copolymer emulsions is an acrylic copolymer which has been polymerized by use of a reactive surfactant, and (d) the particle size of the acrylic copolymer emulsions is not more than 200 nm.

Abstract: Coatings prepared from water-based compositions comprise an aqueous solution, emulsion, or dispersion of (a) a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer or oligomer having at least one anionic moiety which is capable of reacting with an oxazoline or oxazine moiety; (b) a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer or oligomer having at least one oxazoline or oxazine moiety; and (c) colloidal silica; at least one of the components (a) and (b) further comprising at least one fluoroaliphatic moiety. The coatings have low surface energy and high abrasion resistance.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing crosslinkable binders in the form of the aqueous dispersions by polymerizing vinyl ester-olefin copolymers in the presence of protective colloid, which comprises polymerizing vinyl ester-olefin copolymers having a Tg of less than −10° C. by emulsion polymerization in the presence of a protective colloid based on (meth)acrylate polymers comprising from 80 to 95% by weight, based on the overall weight of the polymer, of acrylates or methacrylates of aliphatic alcohols of 1 to 12 carbon atoms and from 5 to 20% by weight, based on the overall weight of the copolymer, of ethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic or dicarboxylic acids, the latter copolymer having a glass transition temperature Tg of from 60 to 120° C., and, after the end of polymerization, introducing the crosslinkable groups by reacting the carboxyl groups of the (meth)acrylate polymers with ethylenically unsaturated compounds comprising functions suitable for esterifying the carboxyl group.

Abstract: A hot alkaline liquid soluble or dispersable composition made from a first polymer of an ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer having an acrylic acid portion, an ethylene-methacrylic acid copolymer having a methacrylic acid portion, or a mixture thereof, where the acrylic acid portion and the methacrylic acid portion each, independently, comprise from 10 to 30 wt. % of the total copolymer weight and also including an Ionomer-type copolymer having an acrylic acid portion, a methacrylic acid portion, or a combination thereof, comprising from 10 to 30 wt. % of the total Ionomer copolymer weight. Methods of making articles from such compositions. Methods of disposal of such compositions in hot liquid and alkaline conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a low-bleed coloring composition incorporating a film-forming agent, an alkali-soluble resin, an aqueous carrier, and a colorant. The coloring composition can optionally include one or more of a humectant, a surfactant, a preservative, a drying agent, a pH regulant, a bittering agent or a fragrance. The present invention further provides a mark upon the surface of a substrate. The present invention furter provides a writing instrument comprising the coloring composition.

Abstract: An ultraviolet light absorbing material that resists blooming and migration is made up of a carboxyl functional polymer and an amide functional ultraviolet light absorbing compound, wherein the carboxyl functional polymer and the amide functional ultraviolet light absorbing compound are hydrogen bonded to one another. Polymeric films that contain a polyolefin and the ultraviolet light absorbing material are useful as the top layer in multilayer constructions such as retroreflective sheetings and conformable marking sheets.

Abstract: An elastomeric-based hot melt adhesive composition having a variety of end uses, particularly in construction and elastic attachment applications on nonwoven disposable articles. The composition includes an elastomeric rubber polymer or a mixture of elastomeric rubber polymers together with a semicrystalline olefinic polymer or a mixture of semicrystalline olefinic polymers, a tackifier resin, a plasticizer, a wax and a stabilizer. The preferred elastomeric rubber polymer is an ethylene-propylene rubber copolymer (EPR) and/or an ethylene-propylene diene monomer rubber terpolymer (EPDM). The hot melt adhesive composition can be applied using common application techniques such as extruding or spraying.

Abstract: An extrudable vinylidene chloride composition is useful in packaging films where controlled CO.sub.2 and O.sub.2 transmission rates benefit the packaging of products such as gassing cheese. The composition, and film made therefrom, comprises 100 parts by weight of at least one vinylidene chloride copolymer; between 4 and 15 parts by weight of a plasticizer; and between 4 and 15 parts by weight of an acrylate/styrene copolymer; wherein the total amount of plasticizer and acrylate/styrene copolymer comprises at least 9 parts by weight.

Abstract: The invention provides for a process for preparing pulverulent polymers by drying aqueous polymer dispersions in the presence of copolymers based on ethylenically unsaturated C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 carboxylic acids and their hydroxyalkyl esters as assistants;polymer powders obtainable by this process;aqueous polymer dispersions obtainable by free-radical aqueous emulsion polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers in the presence of the novel copolymers, and the powders obtainable therefrom, anda polymeric binder as well as and mineral building materials which comprise the novel polymer powders.

Abstract: The present invention provides stable epoxy silane solutions and emulsions and methods for the preparation of stable epoxy-silane solutions and emulsions comprising: (I) a water insoluble or slightly soluble epoxysilane; (II) optionally, an emulsifier; (III) water; (IV) a water dispersible polymer containing a functional group with an active hydrogen; and (V) a catalyst. Also provided are two part systems such that an epoxysilane solution or emulsion comprising components (I)-(III) are combined and the components (IV) and (V) may be added upon use of components (I) to (III). Moreover, additional components, such as pH buffers may be added. Said compositions may be used for, among other things, coatings, adhesives and sealants. The water epoxy functional silane for use herein are of the general structure R.sup.1.sub.a R.sup.2.sub.b Si(OR.sup.3).sub.4-a-b where R.sup.1 is an epoxy substituted alkyl or aralkyl group, where the alkyl may have from four to thirty carbon atoms, R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of dispersing or treating a mineral filler into a thermoplastic resin; the dispersing agent or agent for treatment of a mineral filler is a styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer, having an weight average molecular weight preferably between 1000 to 3000; the thermoplastic resin is selected from (a) a hydrocarbon homopolymer without an aryl group, (b) a copolymer without an aryl group, and with a molecule comprised of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in which the content of oxygen atoms does not exceed 22% by weight or (c) a mixture of the above described homopolymer and copolymer; the mineral fillers are basic or have surfaces that have free hydroxyl groups. The present invention relates also to thermoplastic compounds which are highly filled, stable, fluid and homogeneous and which contain mineral agents; further these compositions are useful in the fabrication of plastic products.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed that comprises at least one base polymer, at least one resin and optionally one or more additives such as a filler, colorant, among other additives. The disclosed composition can applied by spraying, immersion, brushing, rolling onto the adherent surface; caulking, among other methods of application.