Abstract: The present invention relates to graft copolymers, useful as dispersants in ink jet ink compositions, which comprise two structurally distinct segments: a hydrophilic segment and a hydrophobic segment. The preferred hydrophilic segment is comprised preferably of a methacrylic acid polymer, or a copolymer thereof with another monomer, such as styrene sulfonic acid. The preferred hydrophobic segment comprises a polymer or copolymer containing electron rich functional groups comprised of a plurality of methacrylate derivatized monomers, preferably a methacrylate ester monomer, or a substituted methacrylate ester monomer (a methacrylate ester where the alkyl group is replaced with a siloxyl substituent, an oligomeric siloxane). The present invention also relates to aqueous ink compositions which include the polymeric dispersants of the present invention. A further embodiment of the present invention comprises a polymer comprising a monomeric hydrophobic head and a polymeric tail.

Abstract: Novel compounds derived from traditional semi- drying and non-drying oils featuring internally plasticizing and crosslinkable properties are disclosed and claimed. Preferred embodiments include acrylate or methacrylate esters of hydroxy long-chain olefinic compounds derived from castor oil or lesquerella oil. A process for the preparation of the novel compounds is also disclosed, which involves esterification reaction of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids or its derivatives with substituted hydroxy long-chain olefinic compounds. These compounds are suitable for forming latices, which form films at low minimum film forming temperatures (MFT) ranging from −5 to 10 ° C. and cure to above ambient glass transition (Tg polymers without the use of traditional organic cosolvents which contribute to environmental pollution via volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions. These latices are therefore useful in waterborne coatings, contact and pressure sensitive adhesives, and inks.

Abstract: Continuous coatings including floor finishes can be prepared using novel two part compositions and methods. The two part compositions comprise a solid particulate polymer part and a liquid coalescing agent part. A novel method of the invention involves contacting the coalescing agent with the polymer in a variety of coating methods including applying the polymer to the coalescing agent, applying the coalescing agent to the polymer or applying the coalescing agent and polymer simultaneously. The polymer and coalescing agent interact to form a continuous coating layer or finish layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous plastic dispersions containing latex particles which present anionic groups and are characterized in that at least some of the anionic groups comprise aminated sugar alcohols in protonated form as counterions. The invention also relates to methods for producing same and to their use.

Abstract: An exterior finishing composition is provided containing a polymer which includes hydrophobic monomers as polymerized units, and a rheology modifier. The exterior finishing composition is useful as a basecoat and as a topcoat in multilayered exterior wall systems. Also provided is a method of coating a vertical surface with the exterior finishing composition.

Abstract: A composition for peelable coating, which composition exhibits excellent properties such as film-formability and water resistance and can be dried at ambient temperature without any particular heating, to thereby provide excellent coating performance. The composition contains a core/shell copolymer including an acrylic copolymer portion A having a high glass transition temperature of 30° C.-70° C. and an acrylic copolymer portion B having a low glass transition temperature of 5° C. to −30° C. and being formed through multi-step polymerization. The core/shell copolymer is made up of 5-40 wt. % of the acrylic copolymer portion A and 60-95 wt. % of the acrylic copolymer portion B, on the basis of the total amount of the portion A and the portion B. The acrylic copolymer portion A and the acrylic copolymer portion B contain the same hard-polymer-providing monomer unit and soft-polymer-providing monomer unit.

Abstract: Conductive hardening resin for a semiconductor device of the present invention contains metal powder for providing electric conduction between electrodes positioned on the front of a semiconductor chip and a wiring material including lead terminals via a conductive plate. The resin has a modulus of elasticity of 2.0×109 Pa or below when hardened. The resin prevents the contact resistance of the metal plate, lead terminals and semiconductor chip from increasing in the event of temperature cycling tests and a pressure cooker tests. Further, the resin frees the metal plate and chip from peel-off and corrosion, respectively.

Abstract: Novel latex or emulsion compositions containing internally plasticizing and crosslinkable monomers derived from traditional semi-drying or non-drying oils are disclosed and claimed. The monomers are ethylenically unsaturated derivatives of long-chain olefinic compounds. Preferred embodiments include latex formed from acrylate or methacrylate esters of fatty alcohols. A process for the synthesis of the latex composition is also disclosed, which involves (a) polymerization of the ethylenically unsaturated derivatives of a long-chain olefinic compound 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° C.

Abstract: This invention is directed an alkylphenol ethoxylate-free surfactant system for preparation of polymer emulsions. The surfactant system comprises a combination of a specific active anionic surfactant (sodium laureth sulfate containing 1 to 12 moles of ethylene oxide) and a specific active nonionic surfactant (a secondary alcohol ethoxylate containing 7 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide or an ethoxylated branched primary alcohol containing 3 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to thickeners based on fully or partially hydrolyzed vinyl alcohol copolymers with a molecular weight Mw greater than 100,000, obtainable by hydrolyzing vinyl acetate copolymers which, besides vinyl acetate units, also contain comonomer units which derive from one or more comonomers selected from the group consisting of 1-(C1-5)-alkylvinyl esters of C1-5 carboxylic acids, allyl esters, vinyl esters of alpha-branched C5-12 carboxylic acids, and C1-18-alkyl (meth)acrylates, in the form of their aqueous solution or in powder form.

Abstract: A plastisol is disclosed comprising as a mixture I. one or more polymers and/or copolymers of (meth)acrylates obtainable by polymerising compositions which contain as polymerisable constituents A) 20 to 100 wt. % of methyl methacrylate, B) 0 to 80 wt. % of a (meth)acrylate of the formula I other than methyl methacrylate,  in which R1 denotes hydrogen or methyl and R2 denotes a linear or branched alkyl residue having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, C) 0 to 40 wt. % of a further unsaturated monomer other than A) and B) and D) 0 to 40 wt. % of an adhesion-promoting monomer,  wherein A) to D) constitute 100 wt. % of the polymerisable constituents, II. proportions of 5 to 400 parts by weight of plasticisers compatible with the polymers and/or copolymers of I per 100 parts by weight of the latter and III.

Abstract: Liquid-absorbent polymers are prepared by a process for the gel and/or surface postcrosslinking of water-absorbent polymers by the polymer being treated with a surface postcrosslinking solution and being postcrosslinked and dried during and after the treatment by raising the temperature, wherein the surface postcrosslinking solution comprises as crosslinker a compound of the formula I where R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently hydrogen, C1-C12-alkyl, C1-C12-alkenyl, C6-C12-aryl or C1-C12-alkoxy, R5 is C1-C16-alkyl, C1-C4-hydroxyalkyl, C6-C12-aryl, C1-C16-alkenyl or a group of the formula —(CH2)n—COOH or —(CH2)n—SO3H in the form of the acid or a respective metal salt, ammonium salt or triethanolammonium salt thereof or —(CH2—CH2—O—)m—R6, R6 is hydrogen or C1-C16-alkyl, n is from 1 to 10, m is from 1 to 20 dissolved in an inert solvent, and are used in hygiene articles, packaging materials and nonwovens.

Abstract: An ambient oxidative cure composition based on an acrylate functionalized alkyd resin is described. A method of preparing an ambient oxidative cure composition based on an acrylate functionalized alkyd resin is also described. Such ambient oxidative cure compositions may be used in, for example, fast drying, high solid paint or enamel compositions or formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous copolymer dispersion consisting essentially of A) an aqueous dispersion of a copolymer having a solids content of from 20 to 65% by weight, said copolymer being composed of various monomers and the weight fractions of the various monomers being chosen within the stated limits such that a synthetic resin composed of these monomers alone would have a glass transition temperature in the range from −50 to 35° C., B) from 0 to 10% by weight, based on the copolymer A, of benzophenone, acetophenone, one or more acetophenone derivatives or benzophenone derivatives without an ethylenically unsaturated group, or a mixture thereof, C) from 0.3 to 10% by weight, based on the copolymer A, of emulsifiers, and D) from 0 to 5% by weight, based on the copolymer A, of protective colloids; to a process for its preparation and to its use.

Abstract: A dissolvable pressure-sensitive adhesive is provided. The adhesive comprises an emulsion acrylic copolymer formed from a plurality of monomers comprising an alkyl (meth)acrylate, an N-vinyl lactam monomer, and at least one hydroxy (meth)acrylate ester, and preferably at least one modifying monomer. The copolymer is preferably blended with one or more post-additive to enhance its dissolvability. Preferably the copolymer has a weight average molecular weight less than about 120,000.

Abstract: An anaerobic adhesive composition having enhanced toughness and resistance to crack propagation, particularly subsequent to thermal exposure, comprising a combination of three monomers consisting of (a) at least one (meth)acrylate monomer, (b) at least one (meth)acrylate-terminated urethane modified acrylonitrile/butadiene prepolymer, and (c) at least one (meth)acrylate-terminated acrylic/polyisocyanate adduct.

Abstract: A (meth)acrylate terpolymer comprising 1-30% of total terpolymer weight epoxy-functional (meth)acrylate monomer units, 1-98% of total terpolymer weight tackifier (meth)acrylate monomer units, and 1-98% of total terpolymer weight compatibilizing (meth)acrylate monomer units, wherein the compatibilizing (meth)acrylate monomer unit is a (meth)acrylic ester derived from an aromatic alcohol containing 6-14 carbon atoms. Also provided are self-fixturing adhesive compositions comprising the acrylate terpolymer of the present invention and methods of their use.

Abstract: One-component sealant based on a dispersion of vinyl polymers, the sealant in the wet state being substantially free from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and in the dry state being self-adhesive. The sealant is especially suitable for connecting polyolefin materials.

Abstract: A refinish basecoat composition includes at least one pigment and an hydroxyl-functional acrylic polymer. The acrylic polymer has a number average molecular weight of at least about 6000 and is polymerized using at least about 45% by weight cycloaliphatic monomer, based on total monomer weight polymerized. A mixer system that can be used to prepare the refinish basecoat has a plurality of color components, each independently including at least one pigment dispersed by the hydroxyl-functional acrylic polymer, and a pigment-free component containing the hydroxyl-functional acrylic polymer.

Abstract: There are provided plastisols based on poly(meth)acrylate which have a mean molecular weight in excess of 3,500,000 which have superior shelf life, tensile strength extensibility and viscosity as well as gel formation and filmforming propeties to those known heretofore. These plastisols are formed by emulsion polymerization.

Abstract: Use of neutralized or partially neutralized copolymers obtainable from A) from 50 to 99% by weight of monoethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and B) from 1 to 50% by weight of at least one comonomer chosen from the groups a) to d) or also mixtures of different monomers from groups a) to d) a) monoethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid esters with a saturated C8- to C30-alcohol b) N-alkyl- or N,N-dialkyl-substituted carboxamides, the alkyl radicals independently of one another being aliphatic or cycloaliphatic alkyl radicals having at least 8 to 18 carbon atoms, c) vinyl esters of aliphatic C8- to C30-carboxylic acids, d) C8- to C18-alkyl vinyl ethers, for the preparation of hair cleansers.

Abstract: An architectural coating material comprising a) an aqueous dispersion of at least one polyacrylate and b) at least one branched, cyclic and/or acyclic C9-C16 alkane functionalized with at least two hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: An aqueous leather coating composition containing a multi-stage emulsion polymer having a stage of Tg<10° C. which contains a copolymerized carboxylic acid and which has been contacted with a divalent metal oxide, hydroxide, or carbonate and a polymer stage of Tg>20° C. which has been prepared in the presence of 1% to 15% by weight based on the weight of that stage of chain transfer agent is provided. Also, provided is a method for coating leather with the composition of this invention.

Abstract: Copolymerizates of methyl methacrylate and butyl methacrylate are used as plastisols in the automotive sector and as floor coverings. The invention describes a way to increase the storage stability of the plastisols by using small amounts of cross-linking agents.

Abstract: Use of neutralized or partially neutralized copolymers obtainable from

Abstract: Improved workability and board life in masonry mortar is achieved through the use of an alkali soluble emulsion polymer and a low molecular weight, water-soluble humectant comprising a polymer having oxyalkylene groups, polyhydric groups, or a mixture thereof. The humectant in combination with a pH-sensitive polymer which provides significant advantages over the polymer alone. Preferably, the molecular weight of the humectant is approximately 2500 or lower. Exemplary masonry mortar compositions and methods for modifying them are also disclosed.

Abstract: A filming solution contains a copolymerized emulsion having more than 70 wt % of butyl methacrylate and more than one species of monomer, and more than one species of additive. Preferably, the monomer is selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid derivative, methacrylic acid derivative, styrene, acrylamide, and acrylonitrile.

Abstract: Use of neutralized or partially neutralized copolymers obtainable from A) from 50 to 99% by weight of monoethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and B) from 1 to 50% by weight of at least one comonomer chosen from the groups a) to d) or also mixtures of different monomers from groups a) to d) a) monoethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid esters with a saturated C8- to C30-alcohol b) N-alkyl- or N,N-dialkyl-substituted carboxamides, the alkyl radicals independently of one another being aliphatic or cycloaliphatic alkyl radicals having at least 8 to 18 carbon atoms, c) vinyl esters of aliphatic C8- to C30-carboxylic acids, d) C8- to C18-alkyl vinyl ethers, for the preparation of hair cleansers.

Abstract: A copolymer containing at least two acrylic copolymers having a specific range of glass transition temperatures is disclosed. The copolymer provides a film having excellent physical properties. The process for forming the copolymer is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of polymer particles comprising the steps of: a) forming an organic phase by dissolving a polymer material in a solvent; b) dispersing the organic phase in an aqueous phase comprising a particulate stabilizer and homogenizing the resultant dispersion, thereby forming spherical particles having a selected particle and uniform particle size distribution; c) following the homogenizing, adding a particle shape-modifying surface active material to the spherical particles; and d) removing the solvent, thereby producing irregularly shaped polymer particles having substantially the same selected particle size and particle size distribution as that of the spherical particles.

Abstract: Disclosed are thermosetting compositions which are comprised of a resinous phase dispersed in an aqueous medium, the resinous phase comprising (a) an ungelled active hydrogen group-containing polymer which contains onium salt groups, the polymer having been prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization in the presence of an initiator having at least one radically transferable group, and (b) a curing agent having at least two functional groups which are reactive with the active hydrogen groups of (a). The active hydrogen group-containing polymers of the thermosetting compositions, which are prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization, have narrow molecular weight distributions and well-defined, specifically tailored polymer architecture which can provide enhanced crosslink density and dispersibility of the thermosetting compositions. Also disclosed is a method of electrocoating a conductive substrate using the thermosetting compositions of the invention, and a substrate coated by this method.

Abstract: An aqueous, blush-retardant pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) is made from an aqueous latex emulsion having an average particle size diameter of not substantially above about 100 nm and emulsified in the presence of an emulsifier consisting essentially of: In structure I, R1 is an alkyl, alkenyl, or aralkyl group containing between 6 and 18 carbon atoms, R2 is H or R1, R3 is H or a propenyl group; A is an alkylene group of 2 to 4 carbon atoms, N is an integer ranging from 1 to 200, and M is an alkali metal, an ammonium ion, or an alkanolamine cation. Preferably, the emulsifier is: The preferred aqueous latex emulsion is prepared from a monomer mixture consisting essentially of at least one alkylacrylate having at least 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain, at least one ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or its corresponding anhydride, and at least one styrenic monomer, and has a mean particle size diameter of less than or equal to about 100 nm.

Abstract: A process for the emulsion polymerization in the presence of a stable free radical of at least one monomer which can be polymerized by the radical route, which emulsion comprises a liquid aqueous phase and a liquid organic phase, the aqueous phase comprising at least 50% by weight of water and the liquid organic phase comprising more than 50% by weight of monomer(s) to be polymerized. The invention results, by a rapid controlled polymerization process, in a latex of polymer particles, it being possible for the polymer to comprise acrylate and/or methacrylate blocks.

Abstract: Poly(meth)acrylate dispersions, comprised of: (A) 50-90 wt. % methacrylic acid esters; (B) 5-30 wt. % acrylic acid alkyl esters; [lit., “acrylic acid acrylic esters”]; (C) 2-10 wt. % of another functionalized monomer; (D) 2-10 wt. % of a radically polymerizable carboxylic acid or a polycarboxylic acid or a partially esterified polycarboxylic acid; and (E) 0-40 wt. % of a monomer which is copolymerizable with components (A) to (D).

Abstract: An adhesive composition having dispersed therein a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent for use in medical applications, such as an adhesive for surgical drapes, wound dressings and tapes. The adhesive is composed of acrylic polymers, tackifiers and a preferred antimicrobial agent, diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone. The adhesive composition is essentially solventless and capable of application in a hot melt process while maintaining stability at elevated temperatures in the range of 275° F. to 350° F., which not only allows hot melt application, but allows for ethylene oxide sterilization under heat stress.

Abstract: Disclosed are thermosetting compositions which are comprised of a resinous phase dispersed in an aqueous medium, the resinous phase comprising (a) an ungelled active hydrogen group-containing polymer which contains onium salt groups, the polymer having been prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization in the presence of an initiator having at least one radically transferable group, and (b) a curing agent having at least two functional groups which are reactive with the active hydrogen groups of (a). The active hydrogen group-containing polymers of the thermosetting compositions, which are prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization, have narrow molecular weight distributions and well-defined, specifically tailored polymer architecture which can provide enhanced crosslink density and dispersibility of the thermosetting compositions Also disclosed is a method of electrocoating a conductive substrate using the thermosetting compositions of the invention, and a substrate coated by this method.

Abstract: A water-based latex of an acrylic-modified waterborne alkyd or uralkyd dispersion in water is described. The acrylic-modified waterborne alkyd or uralkyd is a hybrid resin prepared by the polymerization of at least one latent oxidatively-functional (LOF) acrylic monomer in the presence of a waterborne alkyd or uralkyd. Alternatively, the acrylic-modified waterborne alkyd or uralkyd is a hybrid resin prepared by shearing a mini-emulsion based on a solvent-borne alkyd or uralkyd dissolved in at least one LOF acrylic monomer. Preparation of the latexes may be achieved by emulsion polymerization of at least one latent oxidatively-functional acrylic monomer in the presence of a waterborne alkyd or uralkyd whereby the latent oxidative functionality of the acrylic polymer survives polymerization.

Abstract: The present invention discloses the synthesis of a novel crosslinker having the following structure: R1 is C(R8) (R9) wherein (R8) is H, or an alkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms, and (R9) is H, or an alkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms. R2 is H, or an alkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms. R3 is H or an alkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms. R4 is an alkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms. R5 is H or an alkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms. R6 is H or an alkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms. R7 is C(R10) (R11) wherein (R10) is H, or an alkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms, and (R11) is H, or an alkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms. The crosslinker is stable in a basic environment, but decomposable in an acidic environment.

Abstract: Poly(meth)acrylate dispersions, comprised of: (A) 50-90 wt. % methacrylic acid esters; (B) 5-30 wt. % acrylic acid alkyl esters; (C) 2-10 wt. % of another functionalized monomer; (D) 2-10 wt. % of a radically polymerizable carboxylic acid or a polycarboxylic acid or a partially esterified polycarboxylic acid; and (E) 0-40 wt. % of a monomer which is copolymerizable with components (A) to (D).

Abstract: Copolymerizates of methyl methacrylate and butyl methacrylate are used as plastisols in the automotive sector and as floor coverings. The invention describes a way to increase the storage stability of the plastisols by using small amounts of cross-linking agents.

Abstract: Polymer compositions which are useful to improve water repellency and durability in fiber, nonwoven, textile, and paper compositions are disclosed. A method of improving water repellency and durability in fiber, nonwoven, textile, and paper compositions is also disclosed.

Abstract: Poly(meth)acrylate dispersions, comprised of:

Abstract: The use of graft copolymers obtainable by grafting a) polyalkylene oxides with b) at least one monomer selected from the group of b1) C1-C30-alkyl esters of monoethylenically unsaturated C3-C8-carboxylic acids; b2) vinyl esters of aliphatic C1-C30-carboxylic acids; b3) C1-C30-alkyl vinyl ethers; b4) N—C1-C12-alkyl-substituted amides of monoethylenically unsaturated C3-C8-carboxylic acids; b5) N,N—C1-C12-dialkyl-substituted amides of monoethylenically unsaturated C3-C8-carboxylic acids as solubilizer.

Abstract: A hot-sealable coated substrate comprising a primer layer from an aqueous poly(meth)acrylate dispersion, comprised of: (A) 50-90 wt. % methacrylic acid esters; (B) 5-30 wt. % acrylic acid alkyl esters [lit., “acrylic acid acrylic esters”]; (C) 2-10 wt. % of another functionalized monomer; (D) 2-10 wt. % of a radically polymerizable carboxylic acid or a polycarboxylic acid or a partially esterified polycarboxylic acid; and (E) 0-40 wt. % of a monomer which is copolymerizable with components (A) to (D).

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: An aqueous polymer dispersion whose polymer is composed of vinyl-aromatic structures and conjugated dienes, and which has a reduced content of alkali metal ions, is used for producing water-vapor barriers; the invention also relates to the aqueous, low alkali metal polymer dispersion itself.

Abstract: Polymer compositions which are useful to improve water repellency and durability in fiber, nonwoven, textile, and paper compositions are disclosed. A method of improving water repellency and durability in fiber, nonwoven, textile, and paper compositions is also disclosed.

Abstract: Aqueous laminating construction adhesive compositions incorporating a one-part adhesive copolymer, the copolymer being a vinyl ester/acrylic copolymer containing from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight based on copolymer weight, of a copolymerized polar monomer, the copolymer having a Tg from about 10° C. to about −35 C. are provided which exhibit a good balance of high temperature and ambient temperature adhesion performance in a one-part adhesive composition.

Abstract: A method for aqueous bead-type suspension polymerization of (meth)acrylic monomers to prepare non-agglomerating, storage stable (meth)acrylic polymer beads which are extrudable at low temperatures. The invention also relates to the polymer beads and to their use as adhesive, in particular as a pressure sensitive adhesive. The invention also discloses adhesive compositions comprising the polymer beads.

Abstract: A water-based latex of an acrylic-modified waterborne alkyd dispersion in water is described. The acrylic-modified waterborne alkyd is a hybrid resin prepared by the polymerization of at least one latent oxidatively-functional (LOF) acrylic monomer in the presence of a waterborne alkyd. Preparation of the latexes may be achieved by emulsion polymerization of at least one latent oxidatively-functional acrylic monomer in the presence of a waterborne alkyd whereby the latent oxidative functionality of the acrylic polymer survives polymerization. Such acrylic-modified waterborne alkyds are useful in a variety of coating compositions.