Abstract: Disclosed is a water-dissipatable or dispersible adhesive composition that is useful in forming paper articles and other products that can be recycled through repulping in both neutral and alkaline media. The water-dispersible adhesive composition is preferably a hot melt adhesive that is a low molecular weight, branched copolyester containing a sulfomonomer. Additional utility for the invention resides in the manufacture of recyclable articles where insolubility in body fluids combined with solubility in tap water are required.

Abstract: Solid poly-.alpha.-amino acid particles are obtained by preparing an oil-in-water emulsion from water and an organic solvent having a water solubility of 10 g/100 ml or less, and polymerizing an .alpha.-amino acid-N-carboxy anhydride by emulsion polymerization in the oil-in-water emulsion, or by polymerizing an .alpha.-amino acid-N-carboxy anhydride in water in the presence of an emulsifier and an initiator. Hollow particles can be obtained by adding a poor solvent for the poly-.alpha.-amino acid to the poly-.alpha.-amino acid particles and removing the solvents. These poly-.alpha.-amino acid particles are useful as a novel raw materials for coating on papers, rubbers and fibers, for encapsulating cosmetics, drugs, agricultural chemicals and fertilizers, and as particles for diagnostic reagents.

Abstract: A water soluble resin obtainable by reacting at least two reactants comprising a polyamine and a urea compound, or at least four reactants comprising a polyamine, a urea compound, a dibasic carboxylic acid compound and a lactam; and then reacting the reaction product with at least one compound selected from among epihalohydrins, .alpha.,.gamma.-dihalo-.beta.-hydrins, glycidyl compounds and isocyanates. The resultant the water soluble resin is useful for making a paper coating composition, such as by being mixing that resin with a pigment and an aqueous binder. The paper coating composition does not generate formaldehyde and can be used to manufacture coated papers exhibiting improved properties including excellent water resistance.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a dispersion of a polyamide in water, said process comprising:forming a solution of a polyamide having an acid value of greater than about 2 in an organic solvent to form a solution of said polyamide in said solvent, said polyamide and said solvent being at a temperature below the softening point of said polyamide during said dissolving, said solution further comprising a surfactant, wherein at least a portion of the acid value of said polyamide is neutralized,adding sufficient water to said solution with mixing to form an oil-in-water dispersion, the temperature of said solution and said water being below the softening point of said polyamide during said adding, andremoving at least a major amount of said organic solvent from said oil-in-water dispersion. The resulting dispersion is useful in preparing a coating of the polyamide, which coating is useful as an adhesive.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a dispersion of a polyamide in water, said process comprising:dissolving a polyamide having an amine value of greater than about 2 in an organic solvent to form a solution of said polyamide in said solvent, said polyamide and said solvent being at a temperature below the softening point of, said polyamide during said dissolving, said solution further comprising a surfactant and an inorganic alkaline material,adding sufficient water containing an acid to said solution with mixing to form an oil-in-water dispersion, the temperature of said solution and said water being below the softening point of said polyamide during said adding, the amount of said acid being sufficient to neutralize a portion of said inorganic alkaline material, but insufficient to coagulate said polyamide from the resulting oil-in-water dispersion, andremoving at least a major amount of said organic solvent from said oil-in-water dispersion.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a desired molecular weight polysuccinimide by the catalytic polymerization of aspartic acid in the presence of a cyclic carbonate solvent. Polysuccinimide of relatively high weight average molecular weight and high purity can be produced in relatively high yields while employing a relatively low catalyst loading.

Abstract: A method of making a water-based publication gravure ink is provided wherein a polyamide resin or a mixture of the polyamide resin and a second resin is ground to produced a ground resin, and then the ground resin is mixed with water, a base, and a colorant. The resin/water/base/colorant mixture is then milled to produce a color dispersion, which is then mixed with an emulsion and water to produce a press-ready ink. Preferably, the water, the base and a dispersant are mixed first, and then combined with the colorant to produce a colorant slurry. The colorant slurry is then mixed with the ground resin, and milled to produce a slurry color dispersion. Also provided are water-based publication gravure inks made according to the methods outlined above, and a water-based publication gravure ink including water, a colorant, a mixture of a polyamide and a resin other than the polyamide resin, a base, and a dispersant.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a dispersion of a polyamide in water, said process comprising:dissolving a polyamide having an amine value of greater than about 2 in an organic solvent to form a solution of said polyamide in said solvent, said polyamide and said solvent being at a temperature below the softening point of said polyamide during said dissolving, said solution further comprising a surfactant and an inorganic alkaline material,adding sufficient water containing an acid to said solution with mixing to form an oil-in-water dispersion, the temperature of said solution and said water being below the softening point of said polyamide during said adding, the amount of said acid being sufficient to neutralize a portion of said inorganic alkaline material, but insufficient to coagulate said polyamide from the resulting oil-in-water dispersion, andremoving at least a major amount of said organic solvent from said oil-in-water dispersion.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymeric dispersants used in formulating aqueous ink compositions, as well as inks containing those dispersants. The dispersants are graft copolymers comprising a hydrophilic polymeric segment, a hydrophobic polymeric segment incorporating a hydrolytically-stable siloxyl substituent, and a stabilizing segment, such as a reactive surfactant macromer, a protective colloid macromer, or a non-siloxyl hydrophobic monomer. The inks made with these dispersants show excellent stability, print characteristics, water-fastness, light-fastness, optical density, and in-use maintenance characteristics.

Abstract: A method of preparing a pigment dispersion useful in the preparation of printing inks is provided. Said method comprises dispersing a pigment in an aqueous medium further comprised of a dispersing binder resin composition, said aqueous medium being essentially free of volatile organic solvents and said dispersing binder resin consisting essentially of the reaction product of a mixture of X equivalent percent of an acid component and Z equivalent percent of an amine component wherein the acid component is comprised of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid alone or in a mixture with an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having from 2-25 carbon atoms, and said amine component is comprised of a mixture of a diamine and monoalkanol amine and the ratio of Z:X is less than 1 to provide a polyamide having an acid value greater than about 35. This invention also relates to printing inks comprising the pigment dispersion composition of this invention and a method of preparation thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymeric dispersants used in formulating aqueous ink compositions, as well as inks containing those dispersants. The dispersants are graft copolymers comprising a hydrophilic polymeric segment, a hydrophobic polymeric segment incorporating a hydrolytically-stable siloxyl substituent, and a stabilizing segment, such as a reactive surfactant macromer, a protective colloid macromer, or a non-siloxyl hydrophobic monomer. The inks made with these dispersants show excellent stability, print characteristics, water-fastness, optical density, and in-use maintenance characteristics.

Abstract: An aqueous self-emulsifiable epoxy resin curing agent which is produced by reacting, with each other, an (A) polyamine (meta-xylylenediamine, etc), a (B) epoxy group-containing alkoxypolyethylene polyether compound (methoxypolyethyleneglycol glycidyl ether, etc.) having 500 to 5000 average molecular weight, at least one (C) hydrophobic epoxy compound having at least one epoxy group in the molecule (butyl glycidyl ether, epoxy resin of type bisphenol A or F, etc.) and optionally, a (D) unsaturated compound capable of addition reaction (acrylonitrile, methyl methacrylate, etc.), in a molar quantity of the epoxy group in (B) of 0.001 to 0.1 mol and in a molar quantity of the sum of the epoxy group in (C) and the unsaturated group in (D) of 0.2 to 0.5 mol, each based on 1 mol of a hydrogen atom bonded to a nitrogen atom in (A) which is capable of reacting with an epoxy group or a unsaturated group.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improvement in a method of making a water-soluble epichlorohydrin resin involving reacting epichlorohydrin with a polyaminoamide. The improvement involves preparing the polyaminoamide in the presence of an acid catalyst (low temperature condensation) followed by reaction with epichlorohydrin.

Abstract: The present invention provides inks which contain a near infrared fluorophoric compound incorporated into a water-dissipatible polyester backbone. The inks of the present invention are preferably colorless or "invisible" but could be made slightly colored if desirable. Specifically, the inks of the present invention comprise:A. between about 1 and 10 weight percent of at least one water-dissipatable polyester having from about 0.1 ppm by weight to about 10% by weight of a thermally stable near infrared fluorophoric compound copolymerized therein;B. between about 5 and 75 weight percent of at least aliphatic humectant;C. between about 0 and 15 weight percent of at least one lower aliphatic alcohol of no more than 3 carbon atoms;D. water and optionally up to about 2 weight percent of one or more additives;wherein the weight percentages of components A-D equal 100%.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improvement in a method of making a water-soluble epichlorohydrin resin involving reacting epichlorohydrin with a polyaminoamide. The improvement involves preparing the polyaminoamide in the presence of an acid catalyst (low temperature condensation) followed by reaction with epichlorohydrin.

Abstract: Polyesters are formed from diols and dibasic carboxylic acids at an OH/COOH ratio to provide --OH termination, and then end-capped with tribasic carboxylic acids. A major portion of the dibasic carboxylic acids used to form the polyesters have the formula: ##STR1## where x=8-32, y=0-8, x+y=8-32. The polyesters are used as support resins for forming acrylic resin emulsions. The polyester/acrylic acid emulsions are useful, for example, as textile size.

Abstract: A two-component coating composition is disclosed wherein the binder components comprise: (a) an amino component comprising an aqueous solution and/or dispersion of at least one polyacrylate containing amino groups in a quantity sufficient to make said polyacrylate soluble and/or dispersible in water upon neutralization with acid; and (b) a polyisocyanate component containing free isocyanate groups. Also disclosed is the method of emulsifying component (b) into component (a).

Abstract: A hydrophilic surface-treating aqueous solution and a hydrophilic surface-treating method are provided to form a film which can maintain its hydrophilicity. The hydrophilic surface-treating aqueous solution contains as main components polyglutamic acid, basic compound, and aqueous resin if necessary. This surface-treating solution and method enable the forming of a film on the surface of aluminum series metals which are used for aluminum fins of heat exchangers, and confer the film's anticorrosion properties, superior hydrophilicity and high hydrophilic permanency, while remarkably suppressing an offensive odor.

Abstract: The present invention provides inks which contain a near infrared fluorophoric compound incorporated into a water-dissipatible polyester backbone. The inks of the present invention are preferably colorless or "invisible" but could be made slightly colored if desirable. Specifically, the inks of the present invention comprise:A. between about 1 and 10 weight percent of at least one water-dissipatable polyester having from about 0.1 ppm by weight to about 10% by weight of a thermally stable near infrared fluorophoric compound copolymerized therein;B. between about 5 and 75 weight percent of at least aliphatic humectant;C. between about 0 and 15 weight percent of at least one lower aliphatic alcohol of no more than 3 carbon atoms;D. water and optionally up to about 2 weight percent of one or more additives;wherein the weight percentages of components A-D equal 100%.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions containing amine and acid terminated polyamide resins, optionally curable when combined with epoxy resins, wherein the amine component of the polyamide resin contains (i) 1,2-diaminopropane, (ii) a piperazine-containing diamine, and optionally, (iii) polyetherdiamines; the polyamide resins may be acid or amine terminated, and are characterized by having an acid plus amine number of up to 40, preferably up to 30, and more preferably up to 20; the adhesive compositions are useful in a number of applications and have good strength while exhibiting flexibility and low tackiness.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a series of discoveries related to the problems associated with formulations that destroy the color change properties of thermochromic encapsulated dyes. One aspect of the present invention is the discovery of a method of correcting these formulations to allow the addition of thermochromic dyes. Certain solvents destroy the dye, therefore any aldehydes, ketones, and diols, and most aromatic compounds should be removed from the formulation and if needed they should be replaced with solvents preferably having a large molecular weight (i.e. greater than 100 and low reactivity). Secondly, the formulation should be adjusted to be neutral (i.e. 6.5-7.5 pH) or have a low acid value. These two adjustments will allow the thermochromic dyes to added to the formulation without a loss of its color change properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous ink composition for use in ink jet printers comprising an aqueous carrier, a pigment, and, preferably, a graft polymer having a polyacrylic acid backbone and hydrophobic side chains.

Abstract: Substituted polycarboxylic acids or substituted anhydrides as acidifying agents stabilize a waterborne polyester from saponification, provided: (a) the acidification is carried out to an extent sufficient to provide an acid number of at least 40 milligrams KOH per gram of polyester resin; and (b) the substitution on the polycarboxylic acid or anhydride is either an alkenyl group having at least four carbon atoms or a cyclic group in which the ring is not aromatic. The relatively high acid number renders the polyester dispersible in water without the need to rely on surfactants.

Abstract: A hydrophilic surface-treating aqueous solution and a hydrophilic surface-treating method are provided to form a film which can maintain its hydrophilicity. The hydrophilic surface-treating aqueous solution contains as main components polyglutamic acid, basic compound, and aqueous resin if necessary. This surface-treating solution and method enable the forming of a film on the surface of aluminum series metals which are used for aluminum fins of heat exchangers, and confer the film's anticorrosion properties, superior hydrophilicity and high hydrophilic permanency, while remarkably suppressing an offensive odor.

Abstract: A binder mixture for stoving lacquers comprising A) at least one alkyd resin; and B) at least one poly-N-acyl alkyleneimine prepared by cationic polymerization of a monomer mixture ofa) from 10 to 90% by weight of at least one monomer corresponding to formula (I): ##STR1## in which Z is a direct bond or the group CR.sup.5 R.sup.6, R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 can be the same or different and represent H or a C.sub.1-8 alkyl group, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 can be the same or different and represent H or a C.sub.1-2 alkyl group, R.sup.7 is a hydroxyl-containing alkyl or alkylene group of a hydroxycarboxylic acid containing 2 to 32 carbon atoms,b) from 90 to 10% by weight of at least one monomer corresponding to formula (II): ##STR2## in which Z and R.sup.1 to R.sup.6 are as defined above and R.sup.8 is the radical of an aromatic monocarboxylic acid, andc) from 0 to 80% by weight of at least one monomer corresponding formula (III): ##STR3## in which Z and R.sup.1 to R.sup.6 are as defined above, and R.sup.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion comprising (A) a polyester comprising an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, an addition product of bisphenol A with ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide, and a dicarboxylic acid having a metal base of sulfonic acid and/or a polyol having a metal base of sulfonic acid, (B) a water-soluble organic compound having a boiling temperature of about 60.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C., (C) water and (D) a neutralizer; the amounts of the components A, B, C and D satisfying the following ratios of (1) to (3):(1) A/B/C being about 1% to about 70% by weight/about 0% to about 69% by weight/about 9% to about 99% by weight,(2) B/(B+C) being about 0 to about 0.7 (weight ratio), and(3) the equivalent ratio of D to A being about 0.1 to about 20.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel branched polyesters containing allyl groups, which polyesters are water-emulsifiable, and their use as raw materials for lacquers.

Abstract: A water-free, water-free reducible primer composition having a volatile organic content of less than 3 pounds per gallon yields a tough, flexible, and weatherable film when applied to metal or plastic substrates. The base resin is a polyester having an acid number of from about 50 to about 60 and a hydroxyl number of from about 160 to about 200. The polyester is the reaction product of from about 0.45 to about 0.5 mole % of adipic acid, from about 0.35 to about 0.4 mole % of neopentyl glycol, and from about 0.15 to about 0.2 mole % of trimethylolpropane.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions having low VOCs are dispersions or solutions of polyesters. The polyesters useful are formed from A) between about 30 and about 60 mole percent polycarboxylic acids, of which at least about 80 mole percent comprises cyclohexanedicarboxylic acids, B) between about 35 and about 70 mole percent polyols of which at least about 95 mole percent comprises diols, and between about 40 and about 100 mole percent of the polyol content comprising cycloaliphatic diols, and C) between about 5 and about 25 mole percent of a monomer having dihydroxy, monocarboxylic acid functionality. The molar ratio of (B+C)/A is between about 1.01 and about 1.30, whereby the polyester is hydroxyl-terminated having hydroxyl numbers of between about 20 and about 150 and acid numbers between about 30 and about 100. The weight average molecular weight of the polyester is between about 1000 and about 20,000.

Abstract: It is the object of the present invention to provide a hydrophilic surface treating aqueous solution, hydrophilic surface treating method, and hydrophilic surface treating film with lasting hydrophilicity and ensuring a film having a good processability. The hydrophilic treating aqueous solution contains as main components a hydrophilic polymer having a specific molecular weight and containing a polyoxyalkylene chain of 10 wt % or more in terms of solid content, and a specific aqueous resin. This enables the formation of film with good processability and good hydrophilicity and persistency of hydrophilicity on the surface of aluminum or aluminum alloy for use in aluminum fins of a heat exchanger, as well as suppressing the generation of unpleasant odor.

Abstract: Chalcone and cinnamate bearing polyphosphazenes are disclosed. The polyphusphazenes contain a sufficient number of chalcone or cinnamate groups, or a combination thereof, to achieve a photocrosslinkable material. The phosphazene backbone is transparent from the near and mid-UV to the near infrared region, minimizing degradation of the skeleton both under the high intensity UV irradiation required for the photo-crosslinking reaction and during subsequent exposure to light disclosed. These photosensitive polyphosphazenes are useful for a variety of purposes, including in photolithography, photocurable coatings, for the stabilization of certain non-linear optical properties, and for use in the construction of biocompatible semi-permeable membranes which can be used to encapsulate living cells or other substances of implantation.

Abstract: A water-dispersible polyester composition for an image recording medium, comprising (1) a polyester having a glass transition temperature of not less than 40.degree.C., a specific gravity of not less than 1.25, a value of SP of 9.5-12.0, and at least one kind of hydrophilic polar group, and which is insoluble in methyl ethyl ketone, toluene, and a mixed solvent thereof, wherein 65% by mole or more of a glycol component constituting the polyester is ethylene glycol, in a proportion of 5-50% by weight, (2) an organic compound compatible with water in a proportion of 0-20% by weight, and (3) water in a proportion of 30-95% by weight all percentages by weight being based upon the total weight of said composition containing components (1), (2) and (3). When used for an image recording layer of an image recording medium, the composition of the invention is conducive to the durability of the recorded images excellent in heat resistance, resistance to plasticizer, resistance to fingerprint, and solvent resistance.

Abstract: Provided are water-dissipatable, sulfo-containing polyesters and polyester-amides having copolymerized therein thermally stable near infrared flourophoric compounds. The polymers are useful in coating or ink compositions, which are in turn useful for marking articles for identification/authentication purposes. Also provided is a method for invisibly marking such articles and a method for detecting and sorting articles by utilizing the near infrared flourophoric ink or coating compositions.

Abstract: An aqueous dye or pigment ink particularly adapted for ink jet printing containing a fluorinated block copolymer prepared from a fluorinated oxazoline or oxazine. Resulting inks exhibit high print quality over a range of papers.

Abstract: Stable aqueous microdispersions of finely divided polyamide resin particles and methods for the manufacture thereof are provided. The properties of these microdispersions are achieved by the addition thereto of an effective amount of a co-surfactant such as a lower alkyl alcohol. The provided microdispersions can be drawn into films which will form clear, continuous films at ambient or near-ambient temperatures regardless of the softening point of the polyamide resin. Dispersions according to this invention find use in hot melt adhesives, coatings, inks, and the like.

Abstract: Waterborne coating compositions comprising polymeric film-forming resins and about 0.1 to 5 percent by weight based on weight of resin solids of an oligomer containing from about two to four urethane, urea, or amide moieties per molecule and two or more moieties selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl and tertiary amine. The oligomer improves the smoothness of the resulting coating.

Abstract: Novel polymers which are suitable as binders are obtainable by reacting(A) a base resin which has an average molecular weight M.sub.w of from 200 to 5,000 and contains on average from 1 to 3 epoxy or isocyanato groups as the reactive groups per moleculewith(B) a mixture of(B1) 5 to 50% by weight of polyisobutylene which is terminated with primary amino groups and has an average molecular weight M.sub.w of from 500 to 5,000 and(B2) 5-95% by weight of an amidoamine which carries primary amino groups and is obtainable by condensation of diprimary diamines of 2 to 20 carbon atoms with aliphatic C.sub.2 -C.sub.44 -dicarboxylic acids,the amounts being such that from 1 to 5 equivalents of primary amino groups of (B) are present per equivalent of reactive groups of (A).

Abstract: A waterborne structural adhesive bonding primer composition (a) that can be effectively applied to an adherend for structural adhesive applications, (b) that emits a VOC content of less than about 250 grams per liter, (c) is thermally stable, and (d) may be employed with 350.degree. F. (176.7.degree. C.) cure epoxy resin systems, which contains the combination of (i) a dialkanol amine adduct of an oxazolidinone modified polyglycidyl ether of a tris(hydroxyphenyl)alkane dissolved in a water vehicle, and (ii) a rigid ring substituted polyethylenically unsaturated carboxylate, carboxamide or carboximide intimately dispersed in the water vehicle and the dialkanol amine adduct of an oxazolidinone modified polyglycidyl ether of a tris(hydroxyphenyl)alkane. Formulations are described that contain chromate-free corrosion inhibitors.

Abstract: Disclosed is a water-dissipatable alkyd resin containing a sulfonate group. The alkyd resin is prepared by reacting at least one monoglyceride, a polycarboxylic acid, and a polyol sulfomonomer adduct containing at least one sulfonate group. The alkyd resin is useful to prepare cross-linked coatings such as obtained with oil based paints.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved surface coating medium comprising:a thermochromic liquid crystal,a binder polymer being capable of film formation or sufficiently adhesive to allow handling of in a dry uncured state,the improvement wherein the medium further comprises a fusible polymer being capable of melting below 300.degree. C. to form a viscous fluid, and to form a nontacky film on cooling. The invention also relates to a method of coating a substrate with the medium and to a substrate, in particular fabric, coated with the medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acid-curing aqueous coating compositions, in particular for the coating of finish sheeting and continuous edging, which contain aminoplast resin and hydroxyl-containing polyesters, wherein the polyester is prepared froma) 33 to 55 mol % of a dicarboxylic acid component obtained froma.sub.1) 50 to 100 mol % of olefinically unsaturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acidsa.sub.2) 0 to 50 mol % of saturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acidsa.sub.3) 0 to 50 mol % of saturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acids andb) 67 to 45 mol % of a polyol component obtained fromb.sub.1) 20 to 90 mol % of at least one monomeric and/or oligomeric glycol having 2 to 4 carbon atoms per glycol segment and number average molecular weights smaller than 200b.sub.2) 5 to 30 mol % of at least one polymeric glycol having 2 to 4 carbon atoms per glycol segment and a number average molecular weight between 300 and 1000 andb.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heatset printing ink especially suitable for the intaglio printing of security documents, particularly currency. The ink comprises: a) an epoxy resin ester reacted with an unsaturated monobasic acid and a reactive monomer, b) a cationic polyamide/ epichlorohydrin resin, c) a glycol and/or glycol ether, d) a pigment and e) a drier.

Abstract: Provided are polyester resins containing hydroxy functionalized isophthalate ester moieties useful in coating compositions. The invention provides both solvent-borne as well as water-borne coating compositions comprised of the resins and a crosslinker such as a melamine-type crosslinker. Polyester resins of the present invention having a T.sub.g of greater than about 50.degree. C. are useful in thermosetting powder coating compositions. The coatings thus provided possess excellent acid resistance, hardness, impact resistance, and stain resistance.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion suitable for use as various coatings is provided. The dispersion includes polyester resin (A), a water soluble organic compound (B), water (C), and a neutralizer (D). The polyester resin has an acid number of 50 equivalents/10.sup.6 g or more. The polycarboxylic acid component of the resin contains aromatic dicarboxylic acid having no metal sulfonate groups in an amount in the range of 50 to 99.99 mole percent, and dicarboxylic acid having a metal sulfonate group in an amount in the range of 0.01 to 20 mole percent based on the total moles of the polycarboxylic acid component. The polyol component of the resin contains diol in an amount in the range of 30 to 100 mole percent based on the total moles of the polyol component. The diol has an alkyl group with 1 to 3 carbon atoms on a side chain, and the total number of carbon atoms in the diol is 6 to 25. The water soluble organic compound has a boiling point in the range of 60.degree. to 250.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention includes new water-dilutable binder mixtures based on alkyd resins modified by poly{ethylene glycol} and poly{N-acyl alkylene imines}, a process for preparing such binder mixtures, and the use of such binders in oxidatively drying paints and varnishes.

Abstract: Provided are water-dissipatable, sulfo-containing polyesters and polyester-amides having copolymerized therein thermally stable near infrared flourophoric compounds. The polymers are useful in coating or ink compositions, which are in turn useful for marking articles for identification/authentication purposes. Also provided is a method for invisibly marking such articles and a method for detecting and sorting articles by utilizing the near infrared flourophoric ink or coating compositions.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of aromatic polyamide pulp having excellent properties comprising:a) preparing a polymerization solvent by adding a Lewis acid type compound to an amide type organic solvent, an urea type organic solvent or a mixture thereof;b) obtaining an anisotropic liquid crystalline polymer solution prior to gelation by dissolving an aromatic diamine in the prepared polymerization solvent and adding an aromatic diacid chloride to the solution, and effecting the polymerization thereof;c) maintaining the polymer solution at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined period; andd) separating the polymerization solvent and pulverizing the polymer by pulping machine.

Abstract: Cross-linked aqueous dispersions and emulsions and method for producing casts of any desirable shape therefrom the dispersions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition: water in an amount from .[.67 to 130.]. .Iadd.30-80 .Iaddend.percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount of 0.1 to 5 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; and humectant in an amount from 0.1 to 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition and the emulsions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from .[.67.]. .Iadd.30 .Iaddend.to 80 percent by weight based on the total weight of the comosition; emollient oils in an amount from 0.

Abstract: Cross-linked aqueous dispersions and emulsions and method for producing casts of any desirable shape therefrom the dispersions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from .[.67 to 30.]. .Iadd.30 to 80 .Iaddend.percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount of 0.1 to 5 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; and humectant in an amount from 0.1 to 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition and the emulsions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from .[.67.]. .Iadd.30 .Iaddend.to 80 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; emollient oils in an amount from 0.

Abstract: A process for reducing the concentration of epichlorohydrin by-products in the manufacture of polyamide-epichlorohydrin resins, comprising reacting polyaminopolyamide prepolymer in aqueous solution with epichlorohydrin and an immiscible solvent for the epichlorohydrin, continuing the reaction of the prepolymer with the epichlorohydrin to produce the desired viscosity of the aqueous phase, stabilizing the resin product by diluting or acidifying the aqueous phase, separating the solvent from the aqueous resin, and treating the solvent phase with caustic to convert epichlorohydrin by-products to epichlorohydrin for recycling.