Abstract: A process is provided to produce an aqueous composition. The process comprises shearing a mixture to produce a mini-emulsion and polymerizing said mini-emulsion in the presence of an initiator to produce the aqueous composition; wherein said mixture comprises at least one tackifier, at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, at least one surfactant, and water. The aqueous composition can be utilized to produced various articles including, but not limited to, adhesives, coatings, and laminates.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of copolymers consisting essentially of a1) 1 to 50% by weight of the repeat structural unit of the formula (1):  where n is an integer from 2 to 9 or a2) 1 to 50% by weight of a mixture of the repeat structural unit of the formula (1) and of the repeat structural unit of the formula (2):  where R, R1 and R2 may be identical or different and are hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having in each case 1 to 30 carbon atoms, and b) 49.99 to 98.99% by weight of the repeat structural unit of the formula (3):  in which R3 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, Z is (C1-C8)-alkylene and X is an ammonium, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal ion and c) 0.01 to 8% by weight of crosslinking structures which originate from monomers having at least two olefinic double bonds, as thickeners in preparations comprising organic solvents.

Abstract: Polyacrylamide is made by inverse emulsion polymerisation using an oil phase including at least one ester based oil, particularly a vegetable oil, using a primary emulsification system including a polymeric carboxylic surfactant; a low HLB emulsifier; and an oil phase structurant, particularly an ester wax such as beeswax. The use of the combination emulsifier enables the use of vegetable oils especially rape seed (including canola) oil as the continuous in the polymerisation step.

Abstract: This invention relates to aqueous emulsions comprising a water-dispersible copolymer which is non-dispersible in aqueous solutions containing 0.5% or more of an inorganic salt, comprising acidic ethylenically unsaturated monomers and ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The acidic ethylenically unsaturated monomers and the ethylenically unsaturated monomers are defined herein. The present invention also pertains to emulsion polymerization methods for making the aqueous emulsions with or without a surfactant.

Abstract: A W/O/W type composite emulsion, wherein a W/O type emulsion containing water, an oil ingredient and a lipophilic emulsifier each in a proportion expressed in term of mass ratio falling within a range enclosed with bold lines in FIG. 1 is dispersed in an external aqueous phase with a water-soluble macromolecule blended therein has a sufficient stability, and permits preserving a percent inclusion of medical substances included in an internal aqueous phase of the W/O/W type composite emulsion at a high level.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of cationic water-soluble polymers are provided, as well as processes for making and methods of using the same.

Abstract: The reaction of unsaturated carbonates such as vinyl ethylene carbonate with N-aminoethylimidazolidone (TAM) under mild conditions generates a mixture of two vinyl and hydroxy functional imidazolidone carbamates which polymerize readily into acrylate or vinyl acetate based emulsion polymers. The polymers show enhanced wet adhesion (wet scrubbability) in latex paints and coatings.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is an adhesive composition formed from two packs. One pack includes an isocyanate-functional prepolymer formed by reacting a polyisocyanate with an alcohol (e.g., polyol). The isocyanate equivalents from the polyisocyanate exceed the hydroxyl equivalents from the alcohol. The second pack is an aqueous polymer emulsion. These two packs are combined to form the novel adhesive composition. Another aspect of the invention is a method for joining together two surfaces of wood products by application of an adhesive thereto. The first step in this method is to mist with water the wood product surfaces to be joined. An adhesive composition then is applied to the misted wood product surfaces. Alternatively, the water misting can be replaced with an aqueous emulsion being part of the adhesive composition. Finally, the adhesive composition is cured.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of cationic water-soluble polymers are provided, as well as processes for making and methods of using the same.

Abstract: The invention provides for the use of non-copolymerizable hydroperoxides of the formula R—O—O—H as regulators in the free-radically initiated polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, where R is H, a C1-C18-alkyl radical, a C7-C22-aralkyl radical or a saturated or unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring having from 3 to 18 carbon atoms, and may be substituted or unsubstituted.

Abstract: A cationically stabilized emulsion polymer is disclosed which comprises a combination of at least one polymerizable monomer which is uncharged or positively charged in an aqueous solution having a pH between 1 and 8, polymerized in the presence of at least one water-soluble polymer having a number-average molecular weight greater than 5000 which comprises a moiety selected from the group consisting of primary amines, secondary amines, tertiary amines and quaternary ammonium salts. Coating compositions containing the cationically stabilized emulsion polymer and plastic films thus coated are also disclosed.

Abstract: Anaerobic adhesive compositions, the reaction products of which demonstrate improved cure speed and bond strength are disclosed. A high percentage of ultimate bond strength is reached within the first hour of room temperature cure. Higher ultimate bond strengths as compared to conventional compositions are achieved. The anaerobic adhesive compositions incorporate an adhesion promoter which contributes to these properties.

Abstract: Polyurethane products are produced by utilizing a urea and/or urea condensate and/or their salts of mineral acid or organic acids as the urethane catalyst and reacting an organic compounds with 1 or more active hydrogens with a polyisocyanates. The urea condensates which act as the urethane catalyst are produced by heating urea with itself or amino compounds or other active organic compounds or reacted with a mineral acid to form a salt. These urethane product may be produced in the form of solids, rigid foams, flexible foams, elastomers, adhesives and water based coating agents.

Abstract: Binder formulations based on aqueous polymer dispersions having a minimum film-forming temperature of below 10° C. and comprising at least one binder polymer P in the form of an aqueous dispersion comprising at least one anionic emulsifier and at least one nonionic emulsifier.

Abstract: An aqueous polymer dispersion, wherein the dispersion contains from 0.0001 to 1 mol of a hydrolyzable silicon group and from 0.0001 to 1 mol of a urea or thiourea group, based, in each case, on 100 g of the polymer present in the dispersion.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion composition that has high adhesion strength for a variety of materials so that it can be used for the adhesive bonding of even molded products and an adherent composition containing the aqueous emulsion composition. The aqueous emulsion composition comprises a carboxyl modified resin of a saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and a surface active agent. This aqueous emulsion composition can be suitably used as adherent composition, such as an primer and an adhesive, for adhesive bonding a variety of molded products, such as plastic films, plastic sheets, plastic foams, fibers, synthetic leathers and metals. Due to the aqueous composition, the composition can have little risk to catch fire and can provide good sanitation in the environment.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive compositions having enhanced resistance to water-whitening comprising an aqueous emulsion polymer are disclosed. The polymer comprises the polymerization reaction product of a polymerizable aqueous emulsion comprising: (i) a hydrophobic monomer mixture of at least one alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate ester of an alcohol wherein the alkyl portion of the alcohol is linear or branched and contains at least 4 carbon atoms, and at least one styrenic monomer, wherein the styrenic monomer is up to about 30 wt. % of the total hydrophobic monomer mixture, (ii) at least about 1 wt. % of at least one hydrophilic monomer, (iii) at least about 5 wt.

Abstract: A water-based ink for ink jetting and ink jet recording method, in which stable jetting, clearness of the recorded matter, high density recording, water resistance, and friction resistance are well-balanced, and being useful for ink for various types of ink jet recording. After 5% of the water soluble colored resin comprising 5,5′-dimethylhydantoinformaldehyde resin and color index number basic red 1:1 and 10% of polyethyleneglycol (average molecular weight 200) and 6% of triethyleneglycolmonometylether and 79% of pure water are fully stirred to be mixed, the mixture is filtered with a membrane filter of 0.8 &mgr;m thickness to become ink. Experimental evaluation using the recording head regarding jetting stability, jetting response, quality of the recorded images, friction resistance against various recording materials, and water resistance against various recording materials is made, and good results are obtained.

Abstract: Linear, branched or crosslinked polymer, capable of being obtained by polymerization of N-alkylacrylamide, in which the alkyl radical is linear or branched and comprises from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, with one or more monomers chosen from cationic monomers, monomers comprising at least one partially salified or completely salified strong acid functional group or monomers comprising at least one partially salified or completely salified weak acid functional group. A method of preparing the polymer is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a cross-linked pollyallylamine hydrochloride. The process involves mixing polyallylamine hydrochloride, water, a hydroxide or alkoxide, and a water-miscible organic solvent or co-solvents, to a reaction mixture and adding a cross-linking agent to the reaction mixture to form a cross-linked polyallylamine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the production of a water soluble polymer dispersion from vinylamide monomers, and, more particularly, polymers formed from N-vinylformamide monomers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the production of a water soluble polymer dispersion from vinylamide monomers, and, more particularly, polymers formed from N-vinylformamide monomers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an inverse emulsion polymer composition comprising a copolymer or copolymer salt of N,N,-dimethylacrylamide and 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid or acid salts thereof, having a Brookfield viscosity of less than 20,000 Cps at 23° C. and an active polymer concentration of about 25 to about 75 weight percent. The inverse emulsion polymer composition is in a hydrocarbon with a primary surfactant and optionally contains water.

Abstract: An aqueous composition that includes (A) a butadiene polymer latex that is prepared by an emulsion polymerization in the presence of a styrene sulfonate stabilizer and (B) a phenolic resin. A preferred aqueous butadiene polymer latex is one that is prepared by emulsion polymerization of at least 60 weight percent dichlorobutadiene monomer (based on the amount of total monomers used to form the butadiene polymer), in the presence of a styrene sulfonate stabilizer.

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: A coating composition having increased block resistance comprising a polymer prepared by emulsion polymerizing at least one ethylenically unsaturated non-carboxy functional monomer, from 0.01 to 2 pphm of a sterically hindered alkoxylated silane monomer, and at least one anionic surfactant, wherein the polymer is crosslinked during film formation. The sterically hindered alkoxylated silane monomer has the structure R′—Si—(OR2)n(R3)3-n wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of an alkylene, arylene, and aralkylene group; R2 is independently a sterically hindered alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms in a straight or branched chain configuration; R3 is a monovalent alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and n is an integer of from 1 to 3.

Abstract: Water-in-water dispersions based on water-soluble polymers can be prepared using a polymer dispersant containing hydrophobic units. The dispersions of the invention are stable on storage and are of low viscosity.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous saline dispersions containing a water-soluble polymer and a dispersant based on a polymer, preferably a cationic polymer, containing hydrophobic units.

Abstract: A process for preparing addition polymers which contain carbamate units comprises reacting polyethyleneimines or addition polymers which contain vinylamine units of the formula where R1 is hydrogen or C1-C6-alkyl, with haloformic esters, the carbamate-functionalized polyethyleneimine or vinylamine polymers thus obtainable being useful as retention, drainage and flocculation aids and as fixatives in papermaking, as protective colloids for the preparation of aqueous alkyldiketene dispersions and as dispersants for the preparation of aqueous filler slurries.

Abstract: A non-aqueous—organic-solvent-free coating composition having increased block resistance comprising an acrylic modified ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) polymer blend, wherein the acrylic polymer is prepared by emulsion polymerizing at least one ethylenically unsaturated non-carboxy functional monomer, from 0.01 to 2 pphm of a sterically hindered alkoxylated silane monomer, and at least one anionic surfactant, and the ethylene-vinyl acetate polymer is prepared by emulsion polymerizing ethylene and vinyl acetate.

Abstract: A liquid for contact lenses, containing at least one of a polymer (A) having a recurring unit (a) represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein n is 0 or 1 and a recurring unit (b) represented by the formula (II): ##STR2## wherein m is 0 or 1, and a salt of the polymer (A). The liquid for contact lenses can extremely decrease variation of base curve of a contact lens during preservation and shipping, and shows excellent antiseptic effect and excellent antibacterial effect.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of producing a waterborne isocyanate-modified acrylic polymer. The method provides for reacting a compound having at least two-isocyanate functionalities with an isocyanate-reactive polymer to produce the isocyanate-modified acrylic polymer of the present invention having extended shelf stability and solvent resistance.

Abstract: This invention concerns comb-like branched, water-soluble cationic acrylamide copolymers, prepared from 1-40 mole % of a water-soluble cationic prepolymer backbone of formula I--[A--B--NR].sub.n -- Iwhere A is an unsaturated ammonium compound or acrylamide and B--NR-- is selected from the group consisting of olefinically unsaturated, functional amine-group-containing monomers, triethanolamine, and diethanolalkylamine, and the amount of B--NR is 1 mole % to 50 mole % and n represents a degree of polymerization which leads to molecular weights in the range from 1000 to 200,000 g/mole, and 60 to 99 mole % acrylamide by graft polymerization of the acrylamide onto the amine-group-containing cationic prepolymer backbone with a water-in-oil emulsion technique, and the comb-like branched acrylamide copolymers have a molecular weight of >1 million.

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: An aqueous copolymer dispersion is prepared by free-radical emulsion co-polymerization of a monomer mixture ofi) from 10 to 70% by weight of at least one nonionic monomer A having a water-solubility of more than 60 g/l at 25.degree. C., and being selected from the group consisting of N-vinyllactams having from 6 to 8 carbon atoms, N-vinylformamide and N-methyl-N-vinylacetamide,ii) from 30 to 90% by weight of at least one monoethylenically unsaturated hydrophobic monomer B having a water-solubility of less than 60 g/l at 25.degree. C.,and optionally further comprisingiii) up to 5% by weight of at least one monoethylenically unsaturated monomer C which has at least one ionic and/or ionizable functional group,iv) up to 10% by weight of at least one monomer D which has at least 2 ethylenically unsaturated bonds,v) up to 20% by weight of at least one further monoethylenically unsaturated monomer E, which is different from the monomers A and C, and has a water-solubility of >60 g/l at 25.degree. C.

Abstract: A two-component thermosetting 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; and (b) a polyisocyanate component containing free isocyanate groups. Also disclosed is the method of emulsifying component (b) into component (a).

Abstract: Water-treatment compositions are provided which contain a water-soluble, water-treatment polymer and, optionally, additional water-treatment chemicals. The polymers are prepared from water-treatment monomers and a photo-inert, latently-detectable moiety which is covalently bonded to the polymer backbone. When the residue of the photo-inert moiety is contacted with an amount of a photoactivator which is effective to cause the residue of the photo-inert moiety to absorb within a wavelength ranging from 300 to 800 nanometers, the residue of the photo-inert moiety is detectable at concentrations of less than 100 parts per million. Methods are also provided which allow for the determination of the concentration of low levels, i.e., less than 100 ppm, of the water-treatment polymer present in an aqueous system.

Abstract: Inverse microemulsions having a Standard Viscosity of at least about 3.3 cps are disclosed which comprise an aqueous phase of dispersed micelles containing water and an (alk)acrylamide-based polymer substituted with at least 1 mole percent of quaternized tertiary aminomethyl groups, wherein said microemulsion is derived from a microemulsion containing greater than about 20 percent, by weight, and less than about 40 percent, by weight, of aqueous phase polymer solids, based on said microemulsion. A method of making said microemulsions and use thereof to dewater dispersions of suspended solids are also taught.

Abstract: Inverse microemulsions are disclosed wherein the dispersed micelles containing water and an (alk)acrylamide-based polymer substituted with at least one mole percent of quaternized tertiary aminomethyl groups i.e. the aqueous phase, contain from about 20 percent to about 40 percent, by weight, of polymer solids and the microemulsion has a Standard Viscosity of at least about 3.3 cps. A method of making said microemulsions and use thereof to dewater dispersions of suspended solids are also taught.

Abstract: A textile coating composition which has a fast drying rate is disclosed. The coating composition comprises an aryl vinyl monomer, an aliphatic conjugated diene monomer, and an acrylamide-based monomer. The coating composition exhibits a Complete Drying Temperature of less than about 140.degree. C.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of water-absorbent agent powders of the present invention is a method of a reducing an amount of a residue of an epoxy crosslinking agent remaining therein by adding a nucleophilic reagent in a form of powder to surface region crosslinked water-absorbent resin powders having a carboxyl group under an applied heat in which the residue of the crosslinking agent remains. Since the method permits an amount of the residue of the crosslinking agent to be reduced by adding a nucleophilic reagent to the heated water-absorbent resin powders, the water-absorbent agent powders exhibiting well-balanced properties which are mutually negatively correlated from one another, i.e., high absorbency under pressure, a reduced amount of a residue of the epoxy crosslinking agent and a high absorbing rate compared with the conventional surface region crosslinked water-absorbent resin powders can be achieved.

Abstract: A vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer emulsion having a solids content of at least about 65 percent by weight comprises about 5 to 40 percent by weight ethylene; about 60 to 95 percent by weight vinyl acetate; greater than about 3.0 percent by weight of a polyvinyl alcohol having a degree of polymerization of from about 100 to 500; about 1 to about 4 percent by weight of an ethyoxylated aliphatic surfactant having an HLB of from about 16.5 to 18.0; and about 0.2 to about 1.0 weight percent of a dispersant.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous coating compositions containing a latex having pendant amine-functional groups, wherein such latex has a Tg greater than about 0 .degree. C. and is capable of film formation at application temperatures, and an amount of base sufficient to raise the pH of the composition to a point where essentially all of the amine functional groups are in a non-ionic state. Also disclosed are methods for producing fast drying coatings on suitable substrates by application of such coatings, where such coatings develop early water-resistance.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous polymer dispersion in which the copolymer is formed from70 to 90% by weight alkyl methacrylate provided by 0 to 30% by weight C.sub.1-3 alkyl methacrylate and 50 to 90% by weight C.sub.4-12 alkyl methacrylate;5 to 20% by weight styrene or alkyl styrene;2 to 10% by weight water soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer;0.5 to 4% polyethylenically unsaturated monomer; and0 to 4% carbonyl containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer. The dispersion of the invention is particularly suitable for incorporation into compositions for coating on wood.

Abstract: Water-based, water-fast ink compositions are provided. The compositions contain an aqueous liquid vehicle, a colorant, e.g., a pigment, dye or stain, and a binder material capable of ionically or physically entrapping the selected colorant. The binder material contains two ionically associated components which form a matrix, and comprises either a combination of a monomeric polyacid and a monomeric polybase, or a combination of a basic polymer and an organic acid.

Abstract: The present invention provide an aqueous type pigment dispersing agent having one portion which has a high affinity with a pigment and which has at least one type of selected from the group consisting of an organic dye, anthraquinone and acridone and only at a terminal end or at both terminal ends of at least one aqueous polymer selected from an aqueous linear urethanic polymer and an aqueous linear acrylic polymer, a pigment composition using the same and a pigment dispersion. The portion having a high affinity with the pigment can be adsorbed efficiently on the surface of a pigment. At the same time, for example, a pigment, used for ink or paint can be dispersed stably due to the affinity between the polymer portion and a disperse medium to improve the adaptability in use and the quality of coating articles.

Abstract: A novel additive for papermaking is disclosed. The additive comprises an aqueous solution of a copolymer obtained by reacting (a) an acrylamide, (b) a vinyl monomer which is copolymerizable with component (a) and has a cationic group, (c) at least one of vinyl monomers which are copolymerizable with component (a) and (b) and have 2, 3 or 4 carboxyl groups in a molecule thereof and/or a salt thereof, optionally (e) a nonionic monomer which is copolymerizable with components (a), (b) and (c) if desired, and (d) a cross-linking compound, in the presence of (f) at least one of ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, diethanolamine and glycerin.This novel additive for papermaking is able to achieve excellent freeness and retention in the process of papermaking and provides paper with increased strength.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a water-in-oil type polymer emulsion which comprises polymerizing an acrylamide-containing monomer in a water-in-oil type emulsion. The acrylamide is prepared by hydrating acrylonitrile in the presence of a catalytic amount of nitrilehydratase.

Abstract: Mannich (alk)acrylamide microparticles are produced at high solids contents without a significant increase in bulk viscosity by inverse microemulsion polymerization and provide superior dewatering characteristics.

Abstract: Mannich (alk)acrylamide microparticles are produced at high solids contents without a significant increase in bulk viscosity by inverse microemulsion polymerization and provide superior dewatering characteristics.