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: A composition comprising a polymer mixture A of polymers formed by: (a) from 10 to 70% by moles of ethylene (E), (b) from 30 to 90%, by moles of a fluorinated monomer selected from tetrafluoroethylene (TFE), chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE), or mixtures thereof, (c) from 0.1 to 30% by moles, with respect to the total amount of monomers (a) and (b), of one or more acrylic monomers; characterized in that the polymer mixture A comprises polymer fractions having a different content of the acrylic comonomer such that the elastic modulus at 23° C. (ASTM D1708) of said polymer mixture A is lower than at least 10% of the elastic modulus of a polymer formed by monomers a), b) and c) wherein the polymer fractions have substantially an equal content of the acrylic comonomer.

Abstract: An elastomeric carboxylated nitirle rubber glove has a stress retention, after six minutes at 100% extension, of rom 50% to 70%. It is made using prevulcanized carboxylated nitrile rubber latex with 2 to 6% by weight methacrylic acid equivalent.

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: An objective of the invention is to provide a conjugated diene-based rubber having a specific composition and a method of producing the same, an oil extended rubber using the same, as well as a rubber composition capable of being converted into a vulcanized rubber which has a low rolling resistance, an excellent wearing resistance and the like, and is useful, for example, as a tire or the like. A conjugated diene-based rubber in the invention has a glass transition point of −60 to 0° C., an olefinically unsaturated nitrile monomer unit randomly contains in its molecular chain, its repeating units consists of 9 to 30% by mass of an olefinically unsaturated nitrile monomer unit such as acrylonitrile, 10 to 50% by mass of an aromatic vinyl monomer unit such as styrene and 20 to 81% by mass of a conjugated diene monomer unit such as 1,3-butadiene, and its Mooney viscosity [ML1+4(100° C.)] is 20 to 200.

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: Fibrous product is externally sized by applying to the material a basic aqueous dispersion of an interpolymer of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid comonomer. The preferred dispersions which have lower initial viscosities provide dispersion/starch dilute solutions with higher viscosities and improved external sizing effectiveness. Resulting fibrous products are adequately sized and exhibit excellent printability and strength properties.

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: A colorized fire retardant composition comprising a fire retardant and a colorant, wherein the colorant is an aqueous dispersion of a pigment formed by polymerizing at least one monomer in the presence of at least one dye. The composition is particularly useful in combating and controlling fires by discharging the composition towards the fuel, or potential fuel, of a fire.

Abstract: Flame retardant compositions useful as insulation for 150° C.-rated wire and cable applications are provided. The compositions of the invention utilize an ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymer base resin with a two-component stabilizer package consisting of a zinc salt of a mercaptobenzimidazole and an aromatic secondary amine compound. Also, included to achieve the requisite flame retardance, crosslinkability and physical properties are a brominated flame retardant, antimony trioxide, a hydrated inorganic filler and a chemical crosslinking agent.

Abstract: Thermoplastic fluoropolymer compositions, flexible, without whitening, comprising: I) ETFE or ECTFE fluoropolymers modified with hydrogenated monomers; II) one or more hydrogenated plasticizers; III) one or more inorganic fire retardants; IV) optionally other ingredients such as fillers, smoke retarders, intumescent agents, pigments, lubricants, organic fire retardants and thermal stabilizers.

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: Flame retardant compositions useful as insulation for 150° C.-rated wire and cable applications are provided. The compositions of the invention utilize an ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymer base resin with a two-component stabilizer package consisting of a zinc salt of a mercaptobenzimidazole and an aromatic secondary amine compound. Also, included to achieve the requisite flame retardance, crosslinkability and physical properties are a brominated flame retardant, antimony trioxide, a hydrated inorganic filler and a chemical crosslinking agent.

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 invention pertains to an aqueous dispersion of particles of a polymer having a functional group for cross-linking, which is obtainable by a free radical emulsion polymerization of at least two different ethylenically unsaturated monomers, a surfactant of the formula M+.−OOC—CH═CHCOOR, wherein R is C(6-22) alkyl and M+is Na+, K+, Li+, NH4+, or a protonated or quaternary amine, and a co-reactive compound having at least two groups capable of reacting with the functional group for cross-linking, characterized in that the glass-transition temperature (Tg) of the polymer at the center of the particle is different from the Tg of the polymer at the surface of the particle, the difference being at least 55° C., and the Tg of the polymer having the highest Tg is at least 40° C.

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: 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.

Abstract: A polymer which is composed of from 50 to 99.98% by weight of a C1-C12 alkyl (meth)acrylate a), from 0.02 to 1.8% by weight of a vinyl-aromatic compound b), from 0 to 10% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated acid or an ethylenically unsaturated acid anhydride c), and from 0 to 40% by weight of other monomers d), the percentages by weight being based on the polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a semicarbazide derivative represented by formula (1) or a terminal-blocked form thereof: wherein R1 represents a terminal isocyanate group-free polyisocyanate residue or a terminal isocyanate group-free triisocyanate residue; R2 represents an alkylene group, a cycloalkylene group, or an arylene group; each R3 independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; n is zero or 1; and each of and m is independently zero or a positive integer, provided l that l and m satisfy the relationship 3≦(l+m)≦20. Also disclosed is (&dgr;) a composition comprising (&agr;) at least one member selected from the group consisting of the semicarbazide derivative and a terminal-blocked form thereof and (&bgr;) at least one member selected from the group consisting of a hydrophilic group-containing compound and a terminal-blocked form thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to coating compositions for the production of coatings which are resistant to condensed water and comprise binders based on a polyurethane resin PUR which comprises alpha, omega-polymethacrylatediols (A) as structural units. The alpha, omega-polymethacrylatediols (A) preferably consist of the monomer units methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, propyl methacrylate, n-butyl methacrylate, isobutyl methacrylate, tert-butyl methacrylate, n-pentyl methacrylate, amyl methacrylate, n-hexyl methacrylate, n-octyl methacrylate, 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate, n-decyl methacrylate, cyclopentyl methacrylate, cyclohexyl methacrylate, 4-tert-butylcyclohexyl methacrylate, cyclooctyl methacrylate, phenyl methacrylate or isobornyl methacrylate or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: In order to provide a heat-conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive which is excellent in heat conductivity and adhesive property, in particular, shows a large adhesive force in a high temperature (heat resisting shear retention force), does not show an extreme viscosity increase during or after the preparation thereof, and is excellent in the stability, the present invention provides a heat-conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive comprising a) 100 parts by weight of a copolymer of a monomer mixture comprising from 70 to 99% by weight of a monomer made up of a (meth) acrylic acid alkyl ester having an alkyl group having from 2 to 14 carbon atoms on an average as the main constituent and from 30 to 1% by weight of a copolymerizable monomer having an acidic or basic polar group in the molecule and b) from 10 to 300 parts by weight of a heat-conductive filler having the same polarity as the polar group of the above-described copolymerizable monomer and having a purity of at least 95% by weight, an adhesive sheet co

Abstract: Flexographic or other printed paper is deinked by a process which comprises pulping in the presence of an emulsion of crosslinked, insoluble, ionisable and swellable polymer particles. The emulsion preferably provides a viscosity (at 3%) in the ionised state of below 50,000 cps (Brookfiled RVT) and is novel.

Abstract: The present invention is a hot melt adhesive composition comprising at least one ingredient present in an encapsulated form. The encapsulated ingredient may be any known hot melt adhesive formulation ingredient as well as any hot melt adhesive additive such as antioxidants and fragrances for which there is a desirable change in adhesive properties by isolating such ingredient for a duration of time. The encapsulated ingredient is released from the shell by means of pressure, temperature, diffusion, pH, light, radiation, ultrasound, and combinations thereof. Hot melt adhesive compositions comprising at least one encapsulated ingredient are useful for a variety of novel products including self-supported friction glue sticks, non-tacky pelletized pressure sensitive adhesives, cohesive adhesive systems, hot melt adhesive compositions exhibiting improved thermal stability and odor, as well as for a variety of other adhesive applications.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a biomedical polymer having a number average molecular weight of at least 7.500, said polymer being substantially nonporous and having polymerized therein at least one monomer having at least one covalently bound iodine group.

Abstract: This invention provides a cationic electrodeposition coating composition comprising(A) a resin prepared by reacting an epoxy- or carboxyl-containing acrylic polymer, a bisphenol compound and a bisphenol diglycidyl ether-type epoxy resin to produce an epoxy-containing resin and introducing thereinto cationic groups and(B) a hydroxyl- and amino-containing acrylic resin, the resins (A) and (B) being crosslinked and cured by urethanation reaction with (C) an isocyanate crosslinking agent component. The cationic electrodeposition coating composition of the invention is excellent in curability and in corrosion resistance of the cured coating film.

Abstract: A plastisol composition containing plasticizers, fillers and styrene copolymers selected from (a) styrene, .alpha.-methyl styrene and p-methyl styrene, and (b) 3 to 20% by weight, based on the weight of the styrene copolymers, of a comonomer selected from methacrylic acid, acrylic acid and itaconic acid, and optionally (c) a crosslinking comonomer, wherein the maximum of the molecular weight distribution of said copolymers is greater than 1 million as determined by gel permeation chromatography.

Abstract: An inkjet ink having sufficient water resistance on a recording sheet but having excellent re-solubility in an ink in a head portion and excellent ejection stability through a nozzle, the inkject ink comprising an aqueous liquid, a pigment and a water-soluble resin, the water-soluble resin being a terpolymer obtained from acrylic acid, styrene and .alpha.-methyl styrene and having a weight average molecular weight of 2,000 to 8,000 and an acid value of 90 to 130, and a process for the production of the inkjet ink, which comprises preparing a concentrated aqueous dispersion of a pigment and a terpolymer obtained from acrylic acid, styrene and .alpha.-methylstyrene, adding water and an additive to the concentrated dispersion to dilute the concentrated dispersion and maintaining the diluted dispersion at a temperature between 60.degree. C. and 80.degree. C. for 5 to 48 hours.

Abstract: A polymer comprising styrene or substituted-styrene and carboxylated monomer is prepared by a solution polymerization process, comprising first a polymerization step, followed by a neutralization step, and then a distillation step. The polymers have relatively low molecular weights, generally below about 10,000, and can have higher styrene content than has hither been possible. The polymers are found to have good soil release properties and so to be particularly useful in cleaning compositions for fabric or hard surface cleaning.

Abstract: A water-reducible curing and sealing compound for coating concrete substrates is formed by combining a water-soluble salt of an acrylic polymer resin with an alkanolamine. The resulting compound is low in volatile organic compounds (VOC) and achieves the appearance and performance characteristics of traditional curing and sealing compounds containing petroleum-based solvents. In particular, the compound comprises a polymer resin that comprises three monomers, namely a vinyl aromatic monomer, an ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid, and acrylic or methacrylic acid, in a water-miscible solvent; an alkanolamine; and water.

Abstract: A container sealing latex composition is formed from a carboxylated styrene butadiene elastomer wherein the carboxyl groups are preferably provided by methacrylic acid, and the composition is substantially free of active crosslinking agent and preferably includes latent crosslinking agent and stabilise such as casein, rosin acid, styrene maleic anhydride copolymer or fatty acid.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed comprising (i) a thermoplastic polyurethane resin and (ii) an ionomer. The ionomer is a salt of a copolymer, having a weight average molecular weight of 1,000 to 200,000, of 70 to 99 percent olefin and about 1 to 30 percent of alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid. At least some of said carboxylic acid is neutralized by a monovalent counter-ion. The composition is characterized by its improved processability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer suitable as a dispersant, built up fromA) 0-80 mol % of one or more monomers having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may be the same or different and represent H or alkyl,B) 0-70 mol % of one or more monomers having the formula ##STR2## in which R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 may be the same or different and represent H or alkyl and R.sub.8 is alkyl or substituted alkyl, and the alkyl group R.sub.

Abstract: High-solids and powder coatings are disclosed. The high-solids coatings comprise an acrylic resin; a melamine, silane, or polyisocyanate crosslinking agent; an organic solvent; and optionally, a pigment and a crosslinking catalyst. The acrylic resin comprises recurring units of an allylic alcohol or propoxylated allylic alcohol, a vinyl aromatic monomer, and one or more acrylate monomers. Powder coatings of the invention comprise an acrylic powder resin having a Tg within the range of about 40.degree. C. to about 80.degree. C. Coatings of the invention are economical and give exterior coatings, especially automotive coatings, with improved weatherability and an excellent balance of physical properties compared with commercial clearcoats.

Abstract: Coating compositions based on waxes, wax-like compounds, drying oils or alkyd resins are improved in their running behavior by the addition of additives which gel at elevated temperature. Other positive properties of the coating compositions, such as for example wetting, penetration (creepage), sprayability, are not adversely affected.

Abstract: A composition of matter and a process for the preparation thereof is disclosed for a fibrous composite (e.g., synthetic wood). The fibrous composite contains 50 to 95% by weight carpet and 5 to 50% by weight of a structural adhesive. Structural adhesives effective in this application would include phenol-formaldehyde resins, either of the resole or novalac type, phenol-formaldehyde resins that have at least one other co-monomer present, e.g., bis-phenol A, resorcinol, and other substituted phenols, urea-formaldehyde resins, melamine urea formaldehyde resins, tannin-phenol-formaldehyde resins, diisocyanate resin, epoxy resins, crosslinkable polyvinyl acetate, proteins, e.g., soy flour, blood and polyester resins.

Abstract: Modifiers for ethylene copolymers for use in hot melt adhesives are provided, particularly modifiers for ethylene vinyl acetate-based adhesives which improve adhesive properties are provided. Blends comprising ethylene copolymers, modifiers and tackifiers and applications thereof are also provided for.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive sheet comprising a base sheet, an undercoat layer formed on the base sheet, a release agent layer formed on the undercoat layer, an adhesive layer formed on the release agent layer and a face stock disposed on the adhesive layer, wherein the undercoat layer comprises (a) a copolymer obtained by emulsion-copolymerizing at least one hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acrylic ester with at least one of other monomers copolymerizable therewith and (b) a pigment.

Abstract: This invention discloses a resin which is particularly useful in making paraffinic solvent based paints, said resin being comprised of repeat units which are derived from (a) about 10 to about 55 weight percent para-tertiary-butyl styrene, (b) 0 to about 40 weight percent vinyl aromatic monomers, (c) about 20 to about 80 weight percent alkyl methacrylate monomers, and (d) about 2 to about 25 weight percent alkyl acrylate monomers. These resins exhibit good hardness and improved resistance to ultraviolet light. The subject invention further discloses a paint formulation which is comprised of (a) a paraffinic solvent; (b) a resin which is comprised of repeat units which are derived from (i) about 10 to about 55 weight percent para-tertiary-butyl styrene, (ii) 0 to about 40 weight percent vinyl aromatic monomers, (iii) about 20 to about 80 weight percent alkyl methacrylate monomers, and (iv) about 2 to about 25 weight percent alkyl acrylate monomers; and (c) one or more pigments.

Abstract: Copolymers which have been prepared by copolymerization of long-chain .alpha.-olefins with olefinically unsaturated acids and esters and, if appropriate, vinyl-aromatic compounds are particularly suitable for economical preparation of aqueous emulsions. The emulsions are suitable as care agents for flooring, automobiles, furniture and leather and for hydrophobizing, for treatment of textiles, for coating glass, for anticorrosive preservation, for example of automobiles, as facade protection and for sealing concrete.

Abstract: Proposed is an improved aqueous silicone emulsion composition for surface-release treatment comprising a vinyl-containing organopolysiloxane and an organohydrogenpolysiloxane emulsified is an aqueous medium with addition of a platinum compound as a catalyst for the hydrosilation reaction between the silicon-bonded vinyl groups and silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms. Different from conventional silicone emulsion compositions of this type having a pH value of around neutrality, the inventive silicone emulsion composition has a pH value not higher than 5 so that a quite unexpected advantage can be obtained that the stability of the emulsion composition in the curability and other properties after a long period of storage and against mechanical working can be greatly improved.

Abstract: A textile sizing composition comprising one or more aqueous-based dispersions containing between about 15 and about 50 percent by weight solids wherein said solids comprise one or more polymers derived from one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, said solids having an average particle size of less than 100 nanometers is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention discloses a process for preparing a latex having a high solids content which comprises the steps of (1) terpolymerizing a vinyl aromatic monomer, an alkyl propenoic acid ester, and an alkyl propenoic acid monomer in an aqueous polymerization medium by free radical polymerization in a first polymerization step to produce a seed polymer latex; (2) neutralizing the seed polymer latex to a pH of about 7 to about 10 by the addition of an alkali to produce a neutralized seed polymer latex; (3) adding additional vinyl aromatic monomer and alkyl propenoic acid ester to the neutralized seed polymer latex and allowing the additional vinyl aromatic monomer and the additional alkyl propenoic acid ester to polymerize in a second polymerization step to a solids content of at least about 40% to produce the latex having the high solids content; wherein about 20 percent to about 40 percent of the total amount of monomers polymerized in the first polymerization step and the second polymerization step are polymer

Abstract: A bow-tie tree resistant electrical insulating composition comprises 100 parts by weight of at least one polymer selected from polyolefins and ethylene copolymers, 0.005-1.0 part by weight of a metal salt of a fatty acid containing a hydroxyl group in the molecule, and 0.005-1.0 part by weight of a fatty acid or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: Halogen-containing synthetic resins can be stabilized with calcium and zinc soaps of which the effectiveness is enhanced by co-stabilizers.The invention relates to special cationic layered hydrotalcite compounds having a specific BET surface of at least 50 m.sup.2 /g which are modified with at least one polymeric additive, to processes for the production of these cationic layer compounds and to their use as co-stabilizers for halogen-containing synthetic resins stabilized with calcium and/or zinc salts.

Abstract: Spherical monodispersed polymeric particles are prepared from vinyl monomers and crosslinking polymerizable polyvinyl monomers. More particularly, a novel process for producing spherical monodispersed gel particles that are about 1-6 .mu.m in size and contain at least about 0.5 to about 3 weight percent (based on polymerizable vinyl monomer/vinyl polymer) of a polymerizable polyvinyl monomer is disclosed. The process comprises the steps of combining an isoalkanol solvent, a polymerizable vinyl monomer and a crosslinking polymerizable polyvinyl monomer under timed and monitored conditions.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion containing a copolymer comprisinga) 60-95% by weight of a C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -alkyl (meth)acrylateb) 5-40% by weight of methyl acrylatec) 0-30% by weight of methyl methacrylated) 0-30% by weight of a C.sub.8 -C.sub.12 -vinylaromatic compounde) 0-10% by weight of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylatef) 0-5% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -carboxylic acid or dicarboxylic acidg) 0-20% by weight of further ethylenically unsaturated compounds,vinyl acetate and chlorine-containing compounds being excluded, is used as an adhesive.

Abstract: Substantially flat surfaced emulsion particles polymerized vinyl monomer, having a concavity in at least one of the flat surfaces, a diameter D of from 0.1 to 5.0 .mu.m, and a particle diameter thickness d ratio (d/D) of 1.2 to 5.0 prepared by the step of (1) aqueous emulsion polymerizing a first vinyl monomer or mixture of monomers (a) to form vinyl polymer seed particles; and (2) aqueous emulsion polymerizing a second vinyl monomer or mixture of monomers (b) in the presence of the vinyl polymer seed particles and a non-aqueous organic solvent having a surface tention to water at 20.degree. C. of 48 dyne/cm or more, in a weight ratio of monomer (a) to monomer (b) of 0.5/99.5 to 50/50; and are useful in high performance recording material, paint compositions and paper coating compositions.

Abstract: A binder composition for zinc dust paints contains silicic acid esters, solvents, curing agents, an anti-settling agent and n-butyl acetate. The composition has a flash point above 21.degree. C.

Abstract: Process for lowering the residual monomer content in aqueous plastic dispersions based on polyvinyl esters.Preparation of vinyl ester polymers or vinyl ester copolymers containing aqueous plastic dispersions having reduced contents of undesired residual vinyl ester monomers, caused by the preparation, and, optionally, acetaldehyde from corresponding starting dispersions, such as are obtainable from ethylenically unsaturated monomers by conventional polymerization or copolymerization methods, by selective alkaline saponification of the residual vinyl ester monomers saponifiable under alkaline conditions in the dispersions and preferably simultaneous removal of the acetaldehyde and unsaponified residual vinyl ester monomers from the aqueous dispersions by distillation.