Abstract: A color-stable superabsorbent polymer having long-term color stability, and methods of manufacturing the polymer, are disclosed. The superabsorbent polymer is prepared using a sulfinic acid derivative, like 2-hydroxy-2-sulfinatoacetic acid, a salt thereof, or a mixture thereof, as the reducing agent in a polymerization initiator system for the preparation of a superabsorbent polymer from monomers. The resulting superabsorbent polymer resists color degradation during periods of extended storage, even at an elevated temperature and humidity.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an emulsion which can form a coating excellent in water penetration resistance as well as impregnating adhesion property, its production method, and a structure body using the emulsion. The present invention is directed to an emulsion comprising a hydrophobic resin particle (A) dispersed in a water-based medium as a resin component, wherein 20 to 60% by weight in the entire resin components including the hydrophobic resin particles (A) is a polymer emulsifier (B) and the average particle diameter of the particles contained therein is 50 nm or smaller.

Abstract: Emulsions of hydrophobic monomers in water comprising inorganic particles as Pickering emulsifiers, and hydrophobin; and also the preparation and use of the emulsions are described.

Abstract: An absorbent cellulose material having an application of superabsorbent polymer adhered to the cellulose material. In particular, the cellulose material has an application of pre-superabsorbent polymer adhered to the material, wherein an aqueous solution of pre-superabsorbent polymer is applied to the cellulose material and converted to superabsorbent polymer upon subjected to heat for a sufficient time. The absorbent cellulose material has a fluid retention of greater then 2 g/g.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for producing an aqueous resin dispersion in which the average particle diameter of the dispersed resin is not more than 500 nm, comprising finely dispersing a monomeric mixture (I) containing (A) fatty acid-modified polymerizable unsaturated monomer and (B) other polymerizable unsaturated monomer which is copolymerizable with the monomer (A) in an aqueous medium in such a manner that the dispersed particles have an average particle diameter not more than 500 nm, and polymerizing the resulting emulsified product. The invention also provides aqueous resin compositions which comprise the aqueous resin dispersions, and water-based paint compositions which comprise the aqueous resin compositions.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for support in building a three-dimensional object are described. The compositions may include a non-curable component and a curable component not reactive with the non-curable component. The composition may further include a surface-active agent and a stabilizer, wherein the composition has a first viscosity of about 20-500 cps at ambient temperature, and a viscosity lower than 20 cps at a temperature higher than the ambient temperature. After irradiation, the composition results in a solid, a semi-solid or liquid material.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of a polymer, obtainable by emulsion polymerization of compounds (monomers) having unsaturated radicals in the presence of at least two different polymerization regulators A) and B), wherein A) is a compound selected from ?-methylstyrene dimer and hydrocarbons which form a pentadienyl or 1-phenylallyl radical on abstraction of a hydrogen atom and B) is a compound having a mercapto group, the amount of B) being more than 2 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of monomers.

Abstract: An adhesive composition of between 10-70% by weight of a latex emulsion, between 30-80% by weight of an acrylic, between 0.05-5% by weight of a surfactant, and between 1-50% by weight of water, and an adhesive application system for applying the adhesive composition having the adhesive, a propellant, a pressure container for containing the adhesive and the propellant under pressure, and a valve system to regulate the flow of the adhesive and propellant out of the pressure container.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel rosin-alkyl ester of unsaturated fatty acid vinylic polymer and emulsion compositions and the processes for preparing them. In particular, the invention relates to novel rosin-alkyl ester of unsaturated fatty acid vinylic polymer and emulsion compositions which the polymer exhibit properties that make them useful as support resins for industrial coatings, ink and overprint formulations and as additives for formulating various coating compositions; and the emulsion which exhibits properties that make them useful as water-borne vehicles for coatings on various substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to compositions and methods of generating active ester functionalized latex particulates in a liquid suspension, as well as compositions and methods of preparing ink-jet inks. Steps of the methods can include synthesizing polymerizable monomers with active ester groups and polymerizing these monomers with other monomers to form functionalized latex particulates having active ester group. These latex particulates can be used in a wide variety of applications, including in ink-jet ink printing applications.

Abstract: Silicone-containing addition polymers having numerous uses are prepared by polymerizing addition polymerizable monomers in the presence of a silicone-containing polyvinyl alcohol, and/or by adding a silicone-containing polyvinyl alcohol to an aqueous addition polymer dispersion prior to spray drying, the silicone-containing polyvinyl alcohol containing at least one polymerizable group.

Abstract: The present invention provides an emulsion composition for vibration damping materials which is capable of giving water-based vibration damping materials exhibiting very satisfactory thermal drying characteristics and vibration damping properties through improved dispersibility and stability and an emulsion composition for chipping-resistant materials which is capable of giving water-based chipping-resistant materials exhibiting satisfactory thermal drying characteristics and chipping-resistant properties. It also is directed to an emulsion composition for vibration damping materials which comprises an emulsion obtained by polymerizing a monomer composition containing an unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer as an essential component and a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: The invention is directed to amphipathic polymeric particles that serve as both the dispersant and the binder in water based inks, ink compositions containing these particles, and methods for making the particles. The polymeric particles contain both hydrophilic and hydrophobic moieties with a pre-determined structure, and have an average diameter of 50 to 500 nm. The amphipathic polymeric particles may be prepared by a side-chain conversion method or a polymerization process involving an ATRP step, with or without a cross-linking agent. This invention improves the stability of polymer and inks by both ionic and steric stabilization of the suspended polymer particles.

Abstract: An inkjet ink composition having a binder including an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, the polymer comprising as polymerized units from 3 to 20 wt. % monoethylenically unsaturated acid monomer, based on polymer weight, and having a glass transition temperature (Tg) in the range of from ?40° C. to 120° C., and the polymer particles having a volume average particle diameter as measured by dynamic light scattering of at least 35 nanometers greater than the weight average particle diameter as measured by capillary hydrodynamic fractionation is provided. An inkjet ink composition including the inkjet ink binder is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides an acrylic polymer emulsion containing a polymer formed by polymerizing 100% by weight in total of a monodic mixture comprising 50 to 90% by weight of an alkyl acrylate or an alkyl methacrylate, 9 to 49% by weight of a vinyl monomer of which homopolymer having a glass transition temperature Tg is not lower than 80° C., 0.2 to 10% by weight of a vinyl monomer having a carboxyl group and 0.1 to 5% by weight of a crosslinkable monomer having a molecular weight of not less than 280. The acrylic polymer emulasion of present invention provides gloves for home uses, works, examination operations, medical uses and the like which are superior in practical performances such as tensile strength, elongation, alcohol resistance, detergent resistance, oil resistance, recovering property after a stretch and wearing touch.

Abstract: Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) particels containing a clay are disclosed. The clay is added to an SAP hydrogel prior to SAP neutralization to provide particles having improved fluid acquisition rates and an improved permeability of a fluid through the swollen SAP-clay particles. Diaper cores and absorbent articles containing the SAP-clay particles also are disclosed.

Abstract: Dispersion concentrates are claimed which consist of: I) 10-80% by weight of a crosslinked copolymer obtained by polymerization of 1 to 50% by weight of a cyclic N-vinylcarboxamide and 49.99 to 98.99 by weight of acryloyldimethyltauric acid, II) 20-90% by weight of a phase selected from the group consisting of an emulsifier, an oil phase, and mixtures thereof, and III) up to 30% weight water based on the total weight of the stable dispersion concentrate. The stable dispersion concentrate is useful in preparing cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and dermatological compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous dispersions and aqueous electrodepositable primers made with the aqueous dispersions of the invention. The aqueous dispersion of the invention requires the use of a polymer (a) comprising one or more water dispersible groups per molecule and one or more functional groups (f), and at least one crosslinking agent (b) comprising one or more blocked functional groups (fb) reactive with polymer (a) after unblocking. Crosslinking agent (b) has a Tg of from 40 to 70° C./105 to 158° F. and is a solid at 23.9° C./75° F. when at 100% by weight solids. Crosslinking agent (b) is melt mixed into acrylic polymer (a) to provide a first dispersion and said first dispersion is emulsified in water to provide an aqueous dispersion. In a preferred embodiment, the aqueous electrodepositable primers comprise at least 50% by weight water and an acrylic polymer (a) having one or more salted sites per molecule.

Abstract: A dip-forming latex obtained by copolymerization of (a) 50-89.5 weight parts of a conjugated diene monomer, (b) 10-40 weight parts of an ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer, (c) 0.5-10 weight parts of an ethylenically unsaturated acid monomer and (d) 0-20 weight parts of other copolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer (the total of these monomers is 100 weight parts), wherein the copolymerization is initiated with a monomer mixture comprising at least 80 wt. % of (a), at least 50 wt. % of (b), 10-90 wt. % of (c) and least 80 wt. % of (d), and thereafter, the remainders of monomers are added to a polymerization system to continue copolymerization. This latex gives a dip-formed article exhibiting good softness of touch, high tensile strength and good retention of close fittingness.

Abstract: Aqueous crosslinkable coating composition suitable for anti-graffiti and heavy duty applications comprising: (A) an aqueous polymer emulsion comprising at least one vinyl fluoropolymer which comprises as a polymerized constituent monomer thereof (i) a fluoromonomer(s) having the formula (1) wherein R1 is CH3 or H, R2 is a per-fluorinated C1-5 alkyl group and n is 1, 2, 3 or 4, (ii) a hydroxyl functional monomer(s) and (iii) a carboxylic acid-functional monomer(s) where the vinyl fluoropolymer has a glass transition temperature Tg within the range of from ?50 to 90° C.

Abstract: Provided is a film-forming composition substantially free of organic solvent which includes an aqueous dispersion of polymeric microparticles prepared by emulsion polymerization of a monomeric composition containing (1) at least 10 percent by weight of one or more vinyl aromatic compounds; (2) 0.1 to 10 percent by weight of one or more carboxylic acid functional polymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated monomers; (3) 0 to 10 percent by weight of one or more polymerizable monomers having one or more functional groups capable of reacting to form crosslinks; and (4) one or more polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomers. Each of (1), (2), (3) and (4) are different one from the other and at least one of (3) and (4) is present in the monomeric composition. Multi-layer composite coatings and coated substrates also are provided.

Abstract: An aqueous binder dispersion that includes at least one copolymer (P) containing carboxylic acid and/or carboxylate groups. The copolymer (P) includes structural units of carboxyl-free (meth)acrylic esters with a cycloaliphatic structure, and at least 25 mol % of the carboxylic acid groups of the copolymer (P) in the dispersion being present in triethanolamine-neutralized form. The aqueous binder can be used in aqueous coating materials, which can be used to coat a substrate.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition comprising a crosslinkable water-dispersible vinyl oligomer(s) wherein said composition when drying to form a coating has an open time of at least 20 minutes, a wet edge time of at least 10 minutes, a tack free time of ?20 hours and an equilibrium viscosity of ?5,000 Pa·s at any solids content when drying in the range of from 20 to 55 wt % using any shear rate in the range of from 9±0.5 to 90±5 s?1 and at 23±2° C.

Abstract: A copolymer latex for chipping-resistant aqueous paint capable of remarkably improving balance of chipping-resistance, strength of adherence with metal, water-resistance and high resistance for cycles of cool and heat is provided. This is achieved by a method for producing a copolymer latex using for chipping-resistant aqueous paint, the method comprising emulsion-polymerizing 20 to 80 parts by weight of a conjugated diene as a monomer, 0.5 to 15 parts by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid as a monomer, 5 to 40 parts by weight of an aromatic vinyl compound as a monomer, 5 to 40 parts by weight of an unsaturated alkyl carboxylate as a monomer and optionally not more than 69.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition comprising a crosslinkable water-dispersible oligomer(s), a dispersed polymer(s) and optionally a non-crosslinkable water-dispersible oligomer wherein the crosslinkable oligomer(s) and non-crosslinkable oligomer(s) comply with Equation 1 as follows: - 15 × 10 4 < L = Mw × PDi 0.8 A × ( 1 + Q ) 0.5 + { ( Mw × PDi 0.8 ) / A } 0.5 × V - Y - Z < 40 × 10 4 .

Abstract: A process for the preparation of monodisperse polymer particles which are formed by contacting monomers with aqueous dispersions comprising monodisperse swellable seed polymers/oligomers, and initiating polymerization in the presence of a steric stabilizer. The resulting swollen seed particles are characterized by the particle mode diameter.

Abstract: The invention concerns an aqueous polymer dispersion, prepared from a monomer composition comprising: (A) 50 to 99.99 parts by weight of at least an acrylic or methacrylic ester derived from acrylic or methacrylic acid and an alcohol having 1 to 12 carbon atoms; (B) 0 to 40 parts by weight of at least a vinylaromatic monomer; (C) 0 to 5 parts by weight of at least a short-chain ?,?-unsaturated mono- or polycarboxylic acid; (D) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of at least an ethylenically unsaturated alpha-beta monomer compound (D), comprising at least a carbonyl group having at least a hydrogen atom borne in position alpha of said carbonyl (diacetone acrylamide), for 100 parts by weight of monomers (A)+(B)+(C)+(D), 80 to 98 wt. % of monomer components having been added to a reaction medium already containing a totally or partly polymerized pre-emulsion representing 2 to 20 wt. % of the final global proportion of monomer components in the dispersion finally obtained.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an aqueous resin composition and its uses, wherein the aqueous resin composition combines the blocking resistance and the frost damage resistance and thereby can secure the durability over a long period of time even under circumstances where a severe temperature cycle is present. As a means of achieving this object, the aqueous resin composition according to the present invention is an aqueous resin composition comprising an acrylic resin emulsion and a crosslinking agent as essential components, with the aqueous resin composition being characterized in that, when a coating film is formed from the aqueous resin composition, the formed coating film exhibits an elongation ratio (E (%)) that satisfies a specific relational expression along with the glass transition temperature (TgT (° C.)) of the acrylic resin in the emulsion.

Abstract: Water-soluble copolymers based on olefinic sulfonic acids, olefinic dicarboxylic acids, vinyl amides and vinyl ethers and/or allyl ethers and/or bisacryl derivatives are described as well as processes for their production and the use of these copolymers as water retention agents, thickeners or anti-segregation agents for aqueous building material systems that contain hydraulic binding agents such as cement, lime, gypsum, anhydrite etc. or for clay suspensions preferably based on bentonite.

Abstract: Reactive polymeric surfactants are disclosed, and their use in processes for preparation of microcapsules, and in stabilising emulsions. The surfactants are random graft polymers or block copolymers which contain both hydrophobic and hydrophilic units and in which the hydrophobic unit includes a hydrophilic cross-linking unit which reacts with (a) a wall forming ingredient in a microencapsulation process, or (b) an ingredient in the disperse phase of an emulsion.

Abstract: The invention relates to crosslinked polymerizates which are capable of absorbing, which are based on partially neutralized, monoethylenically unsaturated monomers that carry acidic groups, which exhibit improved properties, in particular, with regard to their ability to transport liquids when in a swollen state, and which have been subsequently crosslinked on the surface thereof with a combination consisting of an organic crosslinker compound, with the exception of polyols, and of a cation provided in the form of a salt in an aqueous solution.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous superabsorbent polymer paste comprising from about 1 to about 5 wt % of superabsorbent particles and from about 95 to about 99 wt % of an aqueous water-soluble solution having from about 0.5 to about 5%, preferably from about 1 to about 3% solid level. The present invention is also directed to a coated substrate comprising a substrate material and an aqueous superabsorbent polymer paste comprising a blend of i) from about 1 to about 5 wt % of superabsorbent particles and ii) from about 95 to about 99 wt % of an aqueous water-soluble solution. The present invention is also directed to a method for reducing the loss of circulation fluids into flow passages of a subterranean formation during well drilling, completion or work over operations, by using the aqueous superabsorbent polymer paste of the present invention.

Abstract: The use, for the manufacture of paper coating colors, of a copolymer water-soluble in a neutral or alkaline medium as an agent for simultaneously adjusting the water retention of the coating colors and the Brookfield viscosity of the said coating colors; a water-retention agent comprising the copolymer; and coating colors and the coated paper and cardboard thus obtained.

Abstract: A novel agricultural formulation includes at least one finely divided solid water-insoluble material and at least one novel dispersant containing a polymer synthesized from first and second comonomers. The first comonomer is an ?,?-unsaturated oxyacid or anhydride, and the second comonomer is an olefin having at least one polymerizable double bond. Also disclosed is a method for dispersing a finely divided solid insoluble material, in particular, an active water-insoluble agrochemical principal, in an aqueous solution; a method for treating a substrate with such a material or principal; and a method of making an agrochemical formulation, where the methods are based on application of the novel dispersant to the preparation of aqueous dispersions of the solid material and agrochemical principal.

Abstract: A method of forming articles made of an inorganic fiber material using compression molding. In one respect, a method of forming an article, wherein the method includes providing a molding composition comprising inorganic fiber and an inorganic binder, and compression molding the molding composition into the article. In another respect, the method including providing a molding composition comprising inorganic fibers and a binder, and compression molding the molding composition into the article, wherein at least 75% by weight of the molded article is inorganic material. In some embodiments the cured binder is capable of withstanding temperatures of at least 600° F. without significant degradation or deterioration due to heat. Articles made by the use of such methods and a molding composition for use in compression molding an article are also included.

Abstract: An aqueous polymer dispersion prepared by free-radical polymerization of vinyl acetate in the presence of at least one ionic emulsifier, at least one free-radical initiator and at least one protective colloid, wherein the polymerization is carried out in the presence of a polymerization regulator and wherein the ratio by weight of protective colloid to ionic emulsifier is at least 4:1 and wherein the ratio by weight of vinyl acetate monomer to protective colloid is between 19:1 and 4:1.

Abstract: This invention relates to copolymer compositions having pigment like properties, comprising a fluorescent or non-fluorescent dye attached to a polymer chain by a spacer having a chain length of C3 or longer. The invention also provides for new mono- and difunctional dye monomers comprising a polymerizable group attached to a dye moiety by a spacer of a chain length of C3 or longer. The polymer pigments provide excellent properties, especially high temperature stability and easy applicability as colorant in different standard polymers.

Abstract: An aqueous composition including a polymer having polymerized ethylenically unsaturated acid monomer is disclosed. The aqueous composition is prepared in the presence of select organic compounds. As provided is a process to prepare the aqueous composition. The aqueous composition is useful as a dispersant for inorganic particles, a thickener or rheology modifiers for various aqueous formulations, and as a dispersing resin.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing aqueous polymer dispersions having a high solids content of more than 60% by polymerizing one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers by means of free-radically initiated aqueous emulsion polymerization in the presence of from 0.1 to 5.0% by weight of emulsifier, based on the overall weight of the monomers, and in the presence of initiator, wherein the emulsifier in an amount of from 0.001 to 0.5% by weight, based on the overall weight of the water in the initial charge, is included in the initial charge together with a fraction of from 1 to 10% by weight of the monomers, based on the overall weight of the monomers, before the beginning of polymerization, and the remainder of emulsifier and the remainder of monomers are metered in after the beginning of polymerization.

Abstract: A method has been disclosed of preparing ultrafine hydrophobic latex particles of polymers and copolymers by free radical emulsion polymerization in a water-based system, making use therefor, in order to polymerize or copolymerize monomers or monomer mixtures respectively, of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of dimers and cobalt complexes, acting as a chain transfer agent (CTA), wherein said latex particles have an average particle size of less than 100 nm, being more than 10% lower than if prepared in the absence of said CTA, characterized in that said polymerization is conducted in a water-based reaction in the presence of a chain transfer agent and of a surfactant, wherein said surfactant is present in a concentration versus said monomer or monomer mixture of from 5 up to 25% by weight for a non-ionic surfactant or from 0.05 up to 10% by weight for an ionic surfactant, more particularly a surfactant in a concentration below twice its critical micelle concentration.

Abstract: A composition and method for a linear or crosslinked cationic polyelectrolyte, involving copolymerization of at least one cationic monomer with at least one neutral monomer and at least one nonionic surfactant monomer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing aqueous dispersions, especially electrodepositable aqueous dispersions. The invention requires the use of a polymer (a) comprising one or more water dispersible groups per molecule and one or more functional groups (f), and at least one crosslinking agent (b) comprising one or more blocked functional groups (fb) reactive with polymer (a) after unblocking. Crosslinking agent (b) has a Tg of from 40 to 70° C./105 to 158° F. and is a solid at 23.9° C./75° F. when at 100% by weight solids. Crosslinking agent (b) is mixed into polymer (a) at a temperature at or above the melting temperatures of both polymer (a) and compound (b) but below the temperature at which blocked functional groups (fb) unblock. Sufficient water is added to the resulting melt-mixture (ii) to provide an aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: An improved emulsion polymerization process for producing an oil and water repellent finish for textiles wherein the improvement comprises polymerization in an aqueous solution containing 0.1 to 4.9% by weight of dipropylene-glycol monomethyl ether acetate or propylene glycol diacetate relative to water is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of conducting polymerization in nonaqueous miniemulsions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a redox initiator system which allows dental formulations to be cured in acidic medium by way of a free-radical polymerization and which ensures a high level of adhesion of the polymerizing composition to the hard substances of the teeth, namely enamel and, in particular, dentine. The redox initiator system comprises the following constituents: (A) from 14.9 to 50% by weight of a barbituric acid or thiobarbituric acid and/or of a barbituric or thiobarbituric acid derivative, (B) from 30 to 75% by weight of a peroxodisulfate compound and/or peroxodiphosphate compound, (C) from 10 to 35% by weight of a sulfinic acid compound, and (D) from 0.1 to 5% by weight of a copper compound.

Abstract: An acrylic emulsion is disclosed. The emulsion comprises from about 30% to about 90% by weight of water, about 10% to about 70% by weight of an acrylic polymer, about 0.2% to about 10% by weight of a emulsifying agent, and up to 20% by weight of an organic solvent. The acrylic polymer contains from about 20% to about 80% by weight of recurring units of t-butyl acrylate or methacrylate. Latex coatings formulated from the acrylic emulsion show significantly improved resistance to moisture and corrosion.

Abstract: Powder clearcoat dispersions (powder slurry clearcoats) preparable by adding a secondary (meth)acrylate copolymer dispersion in liquid and/or powder form to a powder slurry during and/or after its preparation; and the use thereof for producing clearcoat finishes, especially as part of multicoat color and/or effect finishes.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for preparing water-soluble acrylic copolymers comprising the following steps: (i) preparing at least a monomer (1) of formula (I) wherein Ao is a —(RtO)mRz or —NRp (RtO)mRz group, by reacting a (meth)acrylic anhydride derivative (1?) of formula (II) with a compound of formula AoH, Ao being as defined above; (ii) copolymerizing said monomer (1) with at least a monomer (2) of (meth)acrylic acid or of a derivative of said acid. The invention also concerns novel water-soluble acrylic copolymers and their use as superplasticizers or dispersants for hydraulic binders such as cements.

Abstract: Superabsorbent polymers having reduced levels of residual monomer are produced using a peroxodisulfate salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crosslinked, water-soluble or water-dispersible polyurethanes of A) at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible polyurethane prepolymer having terminal isocyanate groups of a) at least one compound having a molecular weight in the range from 56 to 300 which contains two active hydrogen atoms per molecule, b) at least one polymer containing two active hydrogen atoms per molecule, c) at least one compound which contains two active hydrogen atoms and at least one ionogenic or ionic group per molecule, d) at least one diisocyanate, B) at least one polymer containing groups which are reactive toward isocyanate groups, chosen from hydroxyl, and primary and secondary amino and/or carboxyl groups, or the salts thereof.