Abstract: Phase separated self-healing polymer coatings having a “biphasic” thermoset/thermoplastic morphology to achieve self-healing. The biphasic structure has: (i) a major “load-bearing” thermoset phase that has superior strength and performs major mechanical and structural functions, and (ii) a “self-healing” phase of a thermoplastic healing agent to repair the material and restore its mechanical and structural integrity after being damaged. The phase-separated morphology is achieved through phase separation via a reaction process.

Abstract: A sprayable adhesive composition may be made from the blend of a low Tg acrylic resin, water, and one or more water miscible organic solvents disposed in a container with one or more hydrocarbon propellants. The adhesive is stable in the presence of the hydrocarbon propellants. An adhesive delivery system for storing and discharging the adhesive compositions of the present invention are also taught.

Abstract: A temporary aqueous aerosol paint composition comprising an aqueous paint component, including an aqueous solvent, and an aqueous propellant component. At least one embodiment of the composition includes an amount of water as the aqueous solvent. The composition is formulated to minimize and/or eliminate the hazards presented by various volatile and non-volatile organic compounds present in known aerosol paint compositions, by eliminating or minimizing inclusion of such organic compounds. Further, the composition is developed to facilitate enhanced degradation in a short period of time, while also including elements to increase the performance when in use. A variety of pigment compounds may be used in the composition, permitting a variety of applications. The present invention is also directed to a method for preparing the temporary aqueous aerosol paint composition. This method includes adding the compounds to a reaction vessel and mixing thoroughly via a plurality of addition steps and mixing cycles.

Abstract: A temporary aqueous aerosol paint composition comprising an aqueous paint component, including an aqueous solvent, and an aqueous propellant component. At least one embodiment of the composition includes an amount of water as the aqueous solvent. The composition is formulated to minimize and/or eliminate the hazards presented by various volatile and non-volatile organic compounds present in known aerosol paint compositions, by eliminating or minimizing inclusion of such organic compounds. Further, the composition is developed to facilitate enhanced degradation in a short period of time, while also including elements to increase the performance when in use. A variety of pigment compounds may be used in the composition, permitting a variety of applications. The present invention is also directed to a method for preparing the temporary aqueous aerosol paint composition. This method includes adding the compounds to a reaction vessel and mixing thoroughly via a plurality of addition steps and mixing cycles.

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: A cannister-based, high solids, low and non-VOC aerosol adhesive and canister based system. The aerosol adhesive typically includes a high solids polymeric base, a hexane or cyclohexane and acetone solvent mixture and a compressed gas dissolved within the solvent. The compressed gas typically includes carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitrous oxide and air. The aerosol adhesive is adapted to be filled into a cannister including a hose connected to the canister and a spray gun connected to the hose. The system typically includes high solids with a high viscosity. Thus the canister typically maintains high pressures up to 350 psi, but typically at 260 psi while maintaining 325 psi at 130° F., to deliver effective spray patterns.

Abstract: A method for preparing a temporary aqueous aerosol paint composition includes adding the various compounds to a reaction vessel in which a plurality of mixing cycles are accomplished. The temporary aqueous aerosol paint composition comprises an aqueous paint component, including an aqueous solvent, and an aqueous propellant component. The temporary aerosol paint composition is formulated to minimize and/or eliminate the hazards presented by the various volatile and non-volatile organic compounds present in known aerosol paint compositions, by eliminating or minimizing the inclusion of such organic compounds. Any one of a number of pigment compounds may be utilized in the temporary aqueous aerosol paint composition, including fluorescent colored pigment compounds, thereby permitting use in a variety of applications.

Abstract: A polyvinyl alcohol polymer film includes a polyvinyl alcohol polymer and a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, glycerin, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, diglycerin, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, and trimethylolpropane. The amount of the polyvinyl alcohol polymer eluted when a 10 cm square of the polyvinyl alcohol polymer film is left in 1 liter of water of 50° C. for 4 hours is from 1 to 100 ppm. The film has only a small number of defects and is useful as raw material for producing a polarization film.

Abstract: A temporary aqueous aerosol paint composition comprising an aqueous paint component, including an aqueous solvent, and an aqueous propellant component. At least one embodiment of the temporary aerosol paint composition includes an amount of water, and more particularly, an amount of filtered water, as the aqueous solvent. In addition, the temporary aerosol paint composition may include an amount of an aqueous dimethyl ether compound as the aqueous propellant component. The temporary aerosol paint composition is formulated to minimize and/or eliminate the hazards presented by the various volatile and non-volatile organic compounds present in known aerosol paint compositions, by eliminating or minimizing the inclusion of such organic compounds. Any one of a number of pigment compounds may be utilized in the temporary aqueous aerosol paint composition, including flourescent colored pigment compounds, thereby permitting use in a variety of applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water-based, latex aerosol paint compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric compositions that are biodegradable and that can be melt processed into various forms, including films, fibers, and nonwovens. The compositions include compatible or semicompatible blends of biodegradable polymers and have physical and thermomechanical integrity. Films formed from preferred polymeric compositions are suitable for use as backsheets in disposable absorbent articles. In a preferred embodiment, the polymeric composition includes a polyhydroxyalkanoate and at least one other biodegradable polymer selected from aliphatic polyester-based polyurethanes, a polylactide, polycaprolactone, or a mixture of two or more of these polymers. Where the second polymer is polycaprolactone, the composition preferably also includes a third polymer for enhancing the melt processability of the composition.

Abstract: An aerosol propellant for sealing punctures in tires comprises a methylene chloride-in-water emulsion comprising water, methylene chloride, a curable acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) polymer latex and a surfactant, the emulsion having been blended with a fibrous plugging/matting agent, a carbon dioxide containing propellant or propellant blend in an amount sufficient to at least partially inflate a tire, and a corrosion inhibitor. The tire inflator/sealer provides an ozone friendly product.

Abstract: An aerosol propellant comprises a methylene-chloride-in-water water/out emulsion comprising water, methylene chloride and a surfactant and a propellant gas soluble in methylene chloride. A puncture sealing and inflating composition for pneumatic tires includes a methylene-chloride-in-water water/out emulsion comprising water, methylene chloride, and a surfactant; a nonflammable propellant gas soluble in methylene chloride; a curable latex emulsion; and a fibrous plugging/matting agent.

Abstract: A hairspray composition is described that includes a nonionic polymer and an anionic polymer. The nonionic polymer is formed from monomers having at least one unneutralized carboxylic acid. The anionic polymer is identical to the nonionic one, except that all of the carboxylic acid groups are in salt form. Advantageously, the composition further includes an acrylic resin, most especially an amphoteric one. Best results are achieved when the acrylic resin is neutralized with a relatively small cation such as potassium and a second cation of a water soluble fatty amine. These compositions employ water as the carrier and dimethyl ether as propellant.

Abstract: A traction composition is comprised of a lignin-based phenolic compound, a silicone resin, a rosin and a suitable carrier. The traction composition may be applied to the surfaces of wet or dry vehicle tires to impart anti-slip properties thereto. In accordance with the present invention, the anti-slip properties have increased durability so that the tires have good traction over a longer distance of travel.

Abstract: The invention provides inherently tacky, polymeric, organic, solvent-insoluble, solvent dispersible, elastomeric, pressure sensitive adhesive microspheres having pendant hydrophilic polymeric or oligomeric moieties having a degree of polymerization greater than or equal to 2. The microspheres which are sterically stabilized can offer enhanced stability against coagulation caused by alkali, alkali salts, polyelectrolytes and repeated freeze/thaw cycles. The present invention also provides pressure-sensitive adhesives comprising these microspheres including aerosol spray PSAs, coated sheet materials prepared therefrom, and method of making the microspheres.

Abstract: This invention relates to a sprayable adhesive that, when applied to a substrate, exhibits a color that confirms where it has been applied and then fades upon drying.

Abstract: An aerosol composition for producing a surface having an abrasive grit adhered thereto, which composition can be dispensed from a suitable aerosol container, said composition comprising abrasive grit, a binder solution which is suitable for affixing said grit onto the surface comprising a polymeric resin and an organic solvent which dissolves said resin, the resin being capable of adhering to said surface and to said grit, and a liquid propellant. The present invention also provides an aerosol means for producing a surface having an abrasive grit adhered thereto comprising an aerosol dispensing means and having contained therein the aforementioned aerosol composition.

Abstract: An aqueous aerosol coating composition, which includes a thermoplastic acrylic polymer solubilized in an aqueous solution of a monohydric alcohol. The coating composition may further be blended with a controlling amount of a water soluble or water reducible acrylic polymer for imparting a desired degree of gloss and alkali resistance to a coating made from the aqueous aerosol coating composition The compositions of this invention provide for improved drying rates, hardness and alkali resistance over current aqueous systems.

Abstract: This invention relates to aerosol paint and coating compositions comprising non-aqueous dispersions.

Abstract: A water-base aerosol coating composition, for application to a surface to be coated from a pre-packaged pressurized spray container, which contains greater than 10 Wt. % and up to about 25 Wt. % of a water dispersible acrylic modified alkyd resin, from about 0.4 to about 0.6 Wt. % of an amine neutralizing agent, less than 0.45 Wt. % of an organophilic clay dispersing agent, and from about 0.1 to about 0.5 Wt. % of an organic rheological agent. The formulation also includes from about 11 to about 17 Wt. % of a first solvent comprising glycol ether, from about 14 to about 18.5 Wt. % of a second solvent comprising water, and from about 38 to about 42 Wt. % of a cosolvent propellant comprising dimethyl ether. From about 1.17 Wt. % to less than 2.46 Wt. % of a barium metaborate monohydrate corrosion inhibitor is included, and an antiblock function is provided by including more than 0.3 wt.

Abstract: A two-part system and method for increasing the reflex-reflectivity of a substrate is disclosed wherein a first aerosol dispensing means containing a first coating composition capable of forming a base coating on a substrate and a second aerosol dispensing means containing a second coating composition capable of imparting reflex-reflectivity to the base coating is employed. The first coating composition comprises a binder resin and a solvent in which the binder resin is dissolved and the second coating composition contains transparent microspheres having a particle size from about 45 to about 90 microns and a carrier in which the transparent microspheres are dispersible. The substrate is coated first with the first coating composition via aerosol means to form a base coating which is subsequently coated with the second coating to impart reflex-reflectivity to the base coating.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates an aerosol composition adapted for providing a foam upon discharge from a suitable containment means, said composition comprising (a) a propellant, (b) water, (c) a water-insoluble polymer, (d) a surfactant, (e) a foam stabilizing agent, and (f) a solvent adapted for solvating said foam stabilizing agent, said foam remaining stable up to about ninety days if left undisturbed.

Abstract: A repositionable pressure-sensitive adhesive comprising from about 70% to about 99% solid, polymeric, acrylate, inherently tacky, infusible, solvent-insoluble, solvent-dispersible, elastomeric microspheres comprising at least one alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate ester; and at least one polar monomer, and correspondingly, from about 30% to about 1% of a binder copolymer comprising an elastomeric polymeric backbone having pendant therefrom high Tg polymeric moieties.

Abstract: A homogeneous composite polymer containing, in an interpenetrated form, 20% to 80% by weight of silica and 80% to 20% by weight of a three-dimensional crosslinked acrylic, vinyl and/or allyl copolymer comprising, in a copolymerized form, 98% to 70% by weight of at least one monofunctional acrylic, vinyl or allyl monomer and 2% to 30% by weight of a difunctional acrylic or allyl crosslinking monomer is useful in liquid chromatography.

Abstract: A spray on coating composition for reducing the glare and reflective characteristics of the surface of a cathode ray tube comprising a carrier consisting of polyurethane lacquer and a flatting agent such as silica, an anti-foaming agent to reduce the effects of bubbles on the sprayed on coating, a setting agent to quicken the hardening process of the sprayed on coating to reduce the effect of gravity on the uniformity in thickness of the coating. The coating composition sharply reduces the glare and reflection characteristics caused both by emission from within the CRT and by ambient light incident thereupon without substantial reduction in clarity and light intensity of the characters displayed on the screen. The particles comprising the coating are preferably in the range of from submicron size to 24 microns. In one embodiment herein, from 1/2% to 20% of the mass of the coating consists of a silica type flatting agent.

Abstract: Aqueous aerosol mousse compositions are disclosed which contain a water-dispersible silicone elastomer. The presence of the elastomer provides for clean wet hair feel along with good style retention.

Abstract: The amount of gaseous flammable propellants such as dimethylether, difluoroethane, propane, butane, and the like can be increased to as high as from 30 to 50% by weight of a propellant composition by dissolving the normally gaseous propellant in the dispersed oil phase or an oil-in-water microemulsion. The aerosol propellant compositions can be simply prepared by admixing into a container, pressurizing the container with the normally gaseous flammable propellant whereby simply shaking would result in the spontaneous formation of an oil-in-water microemulsion which is clear and stable and which can contain as much as about 50% by weight of the gaseous propellant without causing flaming when the composition is sprayed directly into a candle flame. The composition may be transferred from the container to aerosol dispensers.

Abstract: An aqueous aerosol coating composition, which comprises an ammonium or amine salt of a drying oil-modified copolymer of an alkyl acrylate of 3 to 5 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety and an alkyl methacrylate having 3 to 5 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety, having an average molecular weight of not more than about 9,000, a water soluble organic solvent, water and dimethyl ether.

Abstract: The amount of gaseous flammable propellants such as dimethylether, difluoroethane, propane, butane, and the like can be increased to as high as from 30 to 50% by weight of a propellant composition by dissolving the normally gaseous propellant in the dispersed oil phase of an oil-in-water microemulsion. The aerosol propellant compositions can be simply prepared by metering the ingredients other than the gaseous propellants into an aerosol dispenser, then adding the gaseous propellant, under suitable pressure, into the aerosol dispenser whereby simply shaking of the dispenser will result in the spontaneous formation of an oil-in-water microemulsion which is clear and stable and which can contain as much as about 50% by weight of the gaseous propellant without causing flaming when the composition is sprayed directly into a candle flame.

Abstract: Microencapsulated liquids are applied to substrates from an aerosol applicator. The composition requires selection of solvents, propellants and binders that are not active solvents on the material constituting the capsule shell.

Abstract: An aerosol paint system is provided under sprayable pressures in a pre-packaged container adapted for instant spray application. The paint composition comprises a water-soluble monomer modified alkyd resin binder composition having a low molecular weight less than about 10,000 and an acid value (before neutralization) of above about 30 and preferably less than about 80. The product is diluted so that it is in a ready-to-use form when purchased. The paint system may be pigmented or non-pigmented (as for use in clear transparent coatings). Spray coatings of this invention deposit continuous films from pressurized containers at will.

Abstract: An aerosol preparation of water base character for providing a continuous film upon dispensing comprising a water phase and an active ingredient phase wherein the active ingredient is water insoluble and adapted for film or coating formation, a liquefied or compressed gas propellant, or combinations thereof, an auxiliary solvent for the propellant, and cocodiethanolamide within the range of 2.5 to 10% by weight of the preparation.

Abstract: An aerosol preparation of water base character for providing a continuous film upon dispensing comprising a water phase and a continuous phase wherein the active ingredient may be water soluble or water insoluble, or may be in emulsions, a liquefied or compressed gas propellant, or combinations thereof, an agent for controlling the manner in which the propellant leaves the developed film, and a dispersal agent consisting of cocodiethanolamide.

Abstract: Composition for effectively sealing the surface of a substrate from penetration by solvents commonly used in automotive primer, paint and paint thinners. The coating composition is particularly useful for providing a sealed surface for priming and topcoating reaction injected molded urethane, reinforced reaction injection molded urethane, and other substrates which are sensitive to the organic solvents normally present in automotive primer and paint. The composition for sealing the surface of the substrate comprises a urethane polymer, water, and a monohydric alcohol having less than seven carbon atoms.

Abstract: Synthetic polymer-propellant compositions are provided that are capable of forming foamed structures having a temperature at least 30.degree. C. below ambient temperature and containing open and/or closed cells, which may optionally contain a material which is deposited in the pores and/or walls of the structure as the structure is formed, and comprising:(a) a film-forming synthetic polymer is an amount within the range from about 2% to about 30% by weight of the composition;(b) at least one liquefied propellant boiling below -10.degree.

Abstract: An aerosol paint system under sprayable pressures in the container is provided comprising two film-forming polymeric binders. One of the two being monomer modified alkyd resin of relatively low molecular weight having an acid value (before neutralization with selected bases) of about 40 to 80 and the second polymeric binder of water-reducible nature being an emulsion polymer latex of high molecular weight, but capable of forming a continuous film in the total aerosol paint system aided by the monomer modified alkyd and a selection from co-solvents including in a first group low molecular weight alcohols, ketones, and esters and in a second group the co-solvents illustrated by the Cellosolves, Cellosolve acetates and other esters and the Carbitols as to chemical class.Pressures essential to spray application are principally provided by dimethyl ether and closely related ethers as a class.

Abstract: This invention concerns sprayable, non-foaming emulsions of a film-forming polymer in water which are useful as aerosol paint sprays.

Abstract: There is disclosed an emulsion coating composition having water dispersed in an organic solvent soluble resin and solvent through the use of an emulsifier having a hydrophile-lipophile balance of from two to about six. The composition may be mixed with a hydrocarbon propellant miscible in the continuous phase in suitable containers to produce a non-foaming water containing aerosol spray paint or varnish.

Abstract: There is disclosed a water-in-oil emulsion enamel composition having water dispersed in an organic solvent soluble resin and solvent, and having the polar enamel pigment dispersed through the use of titanium derived coupling agents. Amine salts of pyrophosphato titanium derived coupling agents act as pigment dispersants and as the water-in-oil emulsifying agent. The composition may be mixed with a hydrocarbon propellant miscible in the continuous phase in suitable containers to produce a water containing aerosol spray enamel.

Abstract: There is disclosed a high gloss sag resistant water-in-oil emulsion coating composition having water dispersed in an organic solvent soluble resin and a solvent blend having a boiling range and a progression of boiling points which allow a high gloss, sag-free coating to be formed from a water containing paint. The composition may include colloidal hydrated aluminum silicate to further assist in the evaporation of the dispersed water in the formation of the high gloss film.

Abstract: A water-displacing paint is disclosed for coating metallic surfaces in hu environments to prevent corrosion. The paint comprises controlled proportions of a silicone alkyd resin to serve as a binder and physical barrier, solvents including ethyl acetate, aromatic mineral spirits and 1,1,1 trichlorotrifluorethane for ensuring water immiscibility, a petroleum sulfonate to inhibit corrosion and aid surface absorption, and an organo-titanate of isopropyl tri-titanate to promote surface adhesion. Selected amounts of titanium dioxide and zinc molybdate are included as pigments in one effective example of the paint to provide it a white color. Alternate colors may be produced conventionally by adding standard tinting pigments in amounts sufficient to yield the desired color.