Abstract: An oligomer of the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or hydroxyalkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different radicals selected from hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or one of R.sub.2 and one of R.sub.3 radicals joined together with the carbon atom to which they are attached to form cycloalkyl; R.sub.5 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.6 is alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 5 to 6 carbon atoms and hydroxyalkyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms. The oligomers can be used as reactive components with other materials containing co-reactive functional groups selected from hydroxyl, carboxylic acid, carboxylic acid anhydride and isocyanate. Reactive compositions can be formed which are useful as resinous film formers in coating applications which can be cured without the generation of formaldehyde.

Abstract: An .alpha.-cyanoacrylate adhesive composition of matter consisting essentially of 100 weight parts of .alpha.-cyanoacrylate and 0.01.about.0.1 weight parts of at least a compound represented by a general formula ##STR1## wherein X represents a hydrogen atom or methyl group and Y an R or RCO (R represents a hydrocarbon residual group not containing any anion polymeric group) and m is an integer of 100.gtoreq.m.gtoreq.4. By addition of the above compound to .alpha.-cyanoacrylate the adhesive's set time can be shortened and the adhesion strength in the initial stage can be improved even if the surface of the material to be adhered is acidic or tends to dry.

Abstract: Temporary wet strength resins, and paper products containing same, having a molecular weight of from about 20,000 to about 200,000, most preferably from about 30,000 to about 95,000, having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: A is ##STR2## and X is --O--, --NH--, or --NCH.sub.3 --, and R is a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic group; Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 are independently --H, --CH.sub.3, or a halogen; W is a nonnucleophilic, water-soluble nitrogen heterocyclic moiety; and Q is a cationic monomeric unit. The mole percent of "a" ranges from about 30% to about 70%, preferably from about 45% to about 55%; the mole percent of "b" ranges from about 30% to about 70%, preferably from about 45% to about 55%; and the mole percent of "c" ranges from about 1% to about 40%, most perferably from about 2% to about 8%.

Abstract: UV-crosslinkable materials based on (meth)acrylate copolymers contain copolymerized monomers of the general formula I ##STR1## where R is a certain alkyl radical, an aryl radical or a radical R.sup.1 and R.sup.1 is a radical ##STR2## where R.sup.2 to R.sup.6 are each H, alkyl, a non-ortho OH group, OCH.sub.3, OC.sub.2 H.sub.3, SH, SCH.sub.3, Cl, F, CN, COOH, COO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl), CF.sub.3, N(CH.sub.3).sub.2, N(C.sub.2 H.sub.5).sub.2, N(CH.sub.3)C.sub.6 H.sub.5, .sup.+ N(CH.sub.3).sub.3 X.sup.- or .sup.+N(CH.sub.3).sub.X X.sup.-, where X.sup.- is an acid anion, and one or more of the radicals R.sup.2 to R.sup.

Abstract: The solution pertains to hydrolytically degradable hydrophilic gels consisting of the individual chains of hydrophilic polymer interconnected with crosslinks containing the structure ##STR1## The method for preparation of the hydrolytically degradable gels consists in subjecting hydrophilic monomers or their mixture to the radical polymerization or copolymerization, or to copolymerization with hydrophobic monomers, in the presence of a new compound--N,O-dimethacryloylhydroxylamine--as a crosslinking agent, and, if desired, in the presence of a solvent, whereas the amount of hydrophilic monomers is 50 to 99.8 molar percent related to all monomers present.

Abstract: Amphiphilic monomers with mixed-chain structures of the formula ##STR1## in which Y denotes --O-- or --NH--X denotes a group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- or --(CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2).sub.n --l denotes an integer from 0 to 10,n denotes an integer from 1 to 10,R.sup.1 denotes hydrogen, methyl, chlorine, cyano, fluorine or bromine,R.sup.2 denotes C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 -fluoroalkyl andR.sup.3 denotes C.sub.8 -C.sub.24 -alkyl or C.sub.8 -C.sub.24 -fluoralkyl, with the proviso that the groups R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 contain a different number of carbon atoms. The monomers are polymerized on their own or together with other comonomers. The polymers obtained are suitable for the preparation of ultra-thin layers on a suitable layer support.

Abstract: Polymers containing one or more groups of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.4 is alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 5 to 6 carbon atoms and hydroxyalkyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or hydroxyalkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different radicals selected from hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or one of the R.sub.2 and one of the R.sub.3 radicals joined together with the carbon atom to which they are attached to form cycloalkyl. The polymers can be made self-curing or can be combined with a co-reactable second material containing functional groups selected from hydroxyl, carboxylic acid, carboxylic acid anhydride and isocyanate to form curable compositions. The self-curable polymers and the curable polymer compositions are useful as resinous film formers in coating compositions which can be cured without the generation of formaldehyde.

Abstract: Amphiphilic monomers having mixed-chain structures of the general formulae (I) or (II) ##STR1## where Y is --O-- or --NH--,X is a group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- or --(CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2).sub.n --,l is an integer from 0 to 10,m is an integer from 10 to 26,n is an integer from 1 to 10,R.sup.1 is hydrogen, methyl, chlorine, cyano, fluorine or bromine, andR.sup.2 is O-alkyl or NH-alkyl,are polymerized alone or together with other comonomers. The polymers obtained are suitable for preparing ultra-thin films on a suitable base material.

Abstract: A papermaking additive useful for papermaking in a neutral to alkaline pH region, which comprises as an active component a water-soluble copolymer comprising as constituent monomers (a) 0.1 to 20 mole % of a specific bisquaternary ammonium (meth)acrylamide, (b) 0 to 20 mole % of a specific acrylamide or acrylic ester derivative such as an aminoalkyl (meth)acrylamide or an aminoalkyl (meth)acrylate, or a salt thereof, (c) 50 to 99.9 mole % of acrylamide and/or methacrylamide, and (d) 0 to 10 mole % of an alpha,beta-unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a salt thereof. The additive increases paper strength and filler retention and size retention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a soluble, crosslinkable acrylate copolymer which is obtainable by copolymerization of more than 3 to 30% by weight of monomers having at least two polymerizable, olefinically unsaturated double bonds, from 5 to 50% by weight of monomers having a cross-linkable group, with the exception of hydroxyl groups and carboxyl groups, and from 20 to 92% by weight of further monomers having a polymerizable, olefinically unsaturated double bond, the sum of the monomers being 100% by weight. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of acrylate copolymers and coating agents based on the acrylate copolymers according to the invention.

Abstract: Water-soluble polymers having K values of from 5 to 100 (determined on the Na salt of the polymers according to H. Fikentscher in aqueous solution at 25.degree. C., a pH of 7 and a concentration of 1% by weight of the Na salt of the polymer) are prepared by polymerizing a monomer mixture of(a) monethylenically unsaturated C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -monocarboxylic acids and(b) more than 20-100 mol % of monomers which have two or more ethylenically unsaturated double bonds linked via one or more ester or amide functions and which contain one or more --CO--OX groups, where X is one hydrogen equivalent, one alkali metal equivalent or one alkaline earth metal equivalent or an ammonium group,in aqueous solution in the presence of a polymerization initiator, and the polymers are used in amounts of from 0.5 to 25% by weight in detergents and cleaners.

Abstract: Novel water-soluble linear copolymers of N-vinylamides with monomeric addition products of amines, amino acids, amino groups containing aromatic sulfonic acids, amino alcohols of maleic anhydride as well as maleic esters of polyoxyalkyleneglycols or their monoethers. There is also described the process for the preparation of these copolymers. The copolymers are useful as fluidizers in water containing solid matter suspensions.

Abstract: Novel adhesives for preparing metal foil adhesive tapes meeting Underwriter Laboratories requirements for use with rigid fiberglass air ducts, which adhesives comprise a self- (internally) crosslinked copolymer of: (1) from about 1.5 to about 2.5 parts by weight of at least one activated ester-containing vinyl monomer of Formula I (as defined hereinafter); (2) from about 11 to about 14 parts by weight of at least one ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid containing 3-5 carbon atoms; (3) from about 70 to about 80 parts by weight of at least one acrylic or methacrylic acid ester of a non-tertiary alcohol having 1-14 carbon atoms; and (4) from about 6 to about 15 parts by weight of at least one vinyl ester of a saturated carboxylic acid.

Abstract: New homopolymers formed by malonic (meth)acrylamide monomer units according to the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R is H or CH.sub.3 ; X is H or an alkaline metal or NH.sub.4.sup.+ ; and copolymers formed by (meth)acrylamide monomer units (I) and monomer units (II).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for treating textile substrates with a vinyl ester based emulsion polymer containing interpolymerized therein 0.5 to 5% of a polyethylenically unsaturated cross-linking comonomer and subsequently contacting the emulsion coated substrate with a heated metal surface.

Abstract: The preparation of polymers which contain pendant hydrophobic groups or a mixture of both pendant hydrophobic and alkoxylated groups is accomplished by reacting a preexisting polymer having pendant acid amide and/or carboxylic groups with a primary or secondary amine in a substantially homogenous reaction mixture, the amine reactant including the desired hydrophobic and alkoxylated radicals. A unique polymer, having both pendant hydrophobic and alkoxylated groups, is provided.

Abstract: An improved method for detackifying over-sprayed paint, lacquer or enamel entrained in the circulating water of paint spray booths comprises maintaining in the wash water a small amount of an N-methylolacrylamide copolymer with methyldiallylamine.

Abstract: In the application of an adhesive component to a collagen-containing material such as tooth or a bone, the improvement wherein the adhesive component comprises a compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 denotes hydrogen or methyl,R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 denote divalent aliphatic radicals having one to three carbon atoms,R.sup.3 denotes hydrogen or formyl (--CO--H),X denotes hydrogen or (meth)acryloyl ##STR2## and n represents 0 or 1, with the proviso that if R.sup.3 equals H, n is zero.Those compounds are new in which R.sup.3 denotes formyl and n represents 1.

Abstract: Polymer microparticles having a three-dimensional network structure and an average particle size of 0.01 to 1 micron are obtained by emulsion polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomeric composition containing (a) at least one polyfunctional monomer having a plurality of polymerizable sites, or (b) a combination of two ethylenically unsaturated monomers each bearing mutually reactive functional groups in an aqueous medium in the presence of a compound or resin having a betaine group. The betqine compound or resin is incorporated into the polymer microparticles by physically adhering or covalently binding thereto to enhance the dispensing stability of the microparticles over a wide range of pH.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel crosslinkable interpolymers and methods of use in treating subterranean formations. The novel interpolymers comprise a water soluble monomer, a hydrophobe monomer, and vicinal diol monomer polymerized to form high molecular weight polymers which viscosify aqueous liquids. The solution viscosity may be enhanced by the addition of a surfactant having an HLB value of about 10 or less. The interpolymers are readily crosslinkable with polyvalent metal ions, such as titanium and zirconium to form thermally stable viscoelastic gels. The gels provide viscosity and solids transport characteristics that are useful in stimulating, gravel packing and polymer flooding operations.

Abstract: Water soluble polymers containing N-9-xanthenylacrylamide and N-dibenzosuberenylacrylamide.

Abstract: An improved wet strength binder is prepared by a process in which interaction between an olefinic carboxylic acid monomer, such as itaconic acid, and a cross-linker, such as MAGME, is minimized.

Abstract: An interpolymer that is substantially devoid of formaldehyde and that does not evolve formaldehyde nor decomposes to produce any substantial amount of formaldehyde, is used in the production of impregnated or treated paper, woven and nonwoven fabrics. The interpolymer is produced in latex form by polymerizing in the presence of water, an emulsifier and in initiator, a monomer charge containing at least one polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a N-alkylol amide of an alpha, beta ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid where the alkylol group contains at least two carbon atoms. Alternatively, the N-alkylol amide can be produced in situ by the reaction of amide of an alpha, beta ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid with the corresponding aldehyde to give the desired N-alkylol amide having at least two carbon atoms in the alkylol group.

Abstract: Disclosed are a coating composition (A) for preventing adhesion of organisms which comprises as its vehicle component a homopolymer or a copolymer, the homopolymer being one prepared by homopolymerizing a phenol-modified unsaturated monomer obtained by reacting (a) an unsaturated monomer containing epoxy group and/or hydroxyl group with (b) an addition reaction product of a phenolic compound with a compound having one carboxylic anhydride group per molecule, and the copolymer being one prepared by copolymerizing said phenol-modified unsaturated monomer and a radically polymerizable unsaturated monomer, and also a coating composition (B) for preventing adhesion of organisms which comprises as its vehicle component a phenol-modified resin prepared by reacting (c) a resin containing epoxy group and/or hydroxyl group with (b) and addition reaction product of a phenolic compound with a compound having one carboxylic anhyhdride group per molecule.

Abstract: Imide-containing polymers of styrene-type monomers are prepared by a process comprising solution polymerizing under free radical polymerization conditions a polymerizable monomer composition comprising at least one vinylaromatic monomer and at least one maleamic monocarboxylic acid monomer.

Abstract: Temporary wet strength resins having a molecular weight of from about 40,000 to about 400,000, most preferably from about 120,000 to about 210,000, having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: A is ##STR2## and X is --O--, --NH--, OR --NCH.sub.3 --, and R is a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic group; Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 are independently --H, --CH.sub.3, or a halogen; W is a nonnucleophilic, aliphatic amide; Q is a cationic monomeric unit. The mole percent of "a" ranges from about 1% to about 70%, the mole percent of "b" ranges from about 10% to about 90%; and the mole percent of "c" ranges from about 1% to about 40%.

Abstract: Branched alkylhydroxycycloalkyl methacrylate monomers, such as t-butylhydroxycyclohexyl methacrylate, are polymerized with hydrophilic monomers and crosslinking agents to produce compositions for shaped biomedical devices, including soft contact lenses. Such copolymers have high oxygen permeability and good mechanical properties.

Abstract: A process for synthesizing ethers of alkyl alpha-(hydroxymethyl)-acrylate by reacting alkyl acrylate and formaldehyde in the presence of a DABCO catalyst. The ethers may be used as cross-linking agents for thermoplastic polymers. Further, these ethers in turn enable synthesis of cyclopolymers that may show promising biological activity.

Abstract: New acrylamide monomer, N-dibenzosuberenylacrylamide, is disclosed. Water soluble polymers containing this monomer are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising an acrylamido-acyl or methacrylamido-acyl oligomer derived from at least one nucleophilic oligomer having at least one amino-, hydroxyl-, or thiol-substituted polyoxyalkylene, polyalkyleneimine, polyester, polyolefin, polyacrylate, or polysiloxane oligomer, said nucleophilic oliogmer having a molecular weight in the range of 200 to 20,000 is disclosed. Also disclosed are free radially polymerizable monomer-containing compositions containing said oligomers as well as acrylamido- and methacrylamido-acylated polymers which are the thermal or photocured products of said oligomers. In addition, a process is disclosed for providing said acrylamido- and methacrylamido-acylated oligomers which are useful, for example, in coatings, films, printing inks, adhesives, and saturants.

Abstract: Copolymers useful in binders for two-component coating compounds or sealing compounds are copolymers having a weight average molecular weight, determined by the gel permeation chromatography method, of from 1500 to 75,000 of olefinically unsaturated compounds containing chemically incorporated moieties capable of undergoing an addition reaction with hydroxyls wherein the copolymers contain, as hydroxyl reactive groups, both(i) from 0.3 to 7.0% by weight of free isocyanate groups and(ii) from 1 to 25% by weight of acid anhydride groups, calculated as C.sub.4 H.sub.2 O.sub.3,in a chemically bound form.

Abstract: The invention relates to a soluble, cross-linkable acrylate copolymer which is obtainable by copolymerization of more than 3 to 30% by weight of monomers having at least two polymerizable, olefinically unsaturated double bonds, from 5 to 50% by weight of monomers having a cross-linkable group, with the exception of hydroxyl groups and carboxyl groups, and from 20 to 92% by weight of further monomers having a polymerizable, olefinically unsaturated double bond, the sum of the monomers being 100% by weight. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of acrylate copolymers and coating agents based on the acrylate copolymers according to the invention.

Abstract: Water soluble terpolymers based on (1) an acrylamide or acrylamide derivative, (2) a cationic vinyl monomer and (3) a hydrophilic vinyl monomer of the formula CH.sub.2 C(R)C(O)O(CH.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.m O).sub.n E where R and E are each hydrogen or alkyl, m is an integer from 1 to 3 and n is an integer from 1 to 25 are useful flocculants.

Abstract: Process for treating an aqueous solution of acrylamide resin, characterized in that an emulsifier which is preferably nonionic or anionic, a solution of initiator comprising an organic peroxide, preferably a diperoxide, and optionally a solution of a retarder preferably consisting of a phenol derivative or an alkali metal inorganic derivative are added slowly and with stirring, preferably in the form of a pre-emulsion, to an aqueous solution of acrylamide resin monomer.

Abstract: Disclosed are a coating composition (A) for preventing adhesion of organisms which comprises as its vehicle component a homopolymer or a copolymer, the homopolymer being one prepared by homopolymerizing a phenol-modified unsaturated monomer obtained by reacting (a) an unsaturated monomer containing epoxy group and/or hydroxyl group with (b) an addition reaction product of a phenolic compound with a compound having one carboxylic anhydride group per molecule, and the copolymer being one prepared by copolymerizing said phenol-modified unsaturated monomer and a radically polymerizable unsaturated monomer, and also a coating composition (B) for preventing adhesion of organisms which comprises as its vehicle component a phenol-modified resin prepared by reacting (c) a resin containing epoxy group and/or hydroxyl group with (b) an addition reaction product of a phenolic compound with a compound having one carboxylic anhydride group per molecule.

Abstract: Quaternary ammonium containing monomers, represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is H or methyl, R.sub.2 is an alkyl group containing 6 to 22 carbon atoms, D is an alkylene group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or a hydroxylalkylene group containing 2 to 4 carbon atoms and X is an anion, are polymerized to form polymers useful in hair care preparations.

Abstract: A polymer comprising a carbon-carbon backbone chain and at least one N-(substituted oxalyl) carbamoyl group of the formula: --CO--NH--CO--CO--OR' wherein R' is a hydrocarbon group and at least one lower alkyl group attached to said chain, which is useful as a resin component in a coating, adhesive or molding composition.

Abstract: An adherent coating for calcium and magnesium containing minerals consists essentially of an integral block of the following structure: ##STR1## wherein R and R' are selected from the group including ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, vinyl, acrylic, methacrylate, styrene and combinations thereof. The present invention also provides a method of making the adherent coating and substrates with which it is effective.

Abstract: Flocking adhesives are prepared from an aqueous emulsion prepared by the emulsion polymerization of a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid interpolymerized with:(a) 10 to 30% by weight of ethylene;(b) 30 to 50% by weight of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 alkyl acrylate;(c) 1 to 5% by weight of an N-methylol containing copolymerizable monomer;(d) 0 to 4% by weight of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid; and(e) 0 to 1% by weight of a polyethylenically unsaturated comonomer.

Abstract: A new monomer is used to prepare homo or copolymers containing blocked imide groups which are characterized by deblocking in two stages, first when acid catalyzed and thereafter in aqueous alkaline solutions. Such polymers are, therefore, especially useful in formulating positive photoresist compositions. The polymers are combined with a latent photoacid, which when exposed to actinic radiation removes the acid sensitive blocking moiety, preferably an acetal or ketal group, leaving a methylol group or substituted methylol group remaining attached to the nitrogen atom, which groups are subsequently removed by exposure to aqueous alkaline developing solutions, leaving only imide groups, ##STR1## The new monomer is a derivative of maleimide in which the imide hydrogen has been replaced with a methylol group, which is subsequently reacted to form an acetal or ketal. Preferred monomers include N-(2,4-dioxa-3,3-dimethylpentyl)-2H,5H-2,5-dioxopyrrole and related compounds.

Abstract: Thermosettable vinyl ester compositions are prepared from an advanced epoxy resin containing a mesogenic or rodlike moiety and a monounsaturated monocarboxylic acid and, optionally, a monoepoxide compound. These vinyl ester compounds can be mixed with polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomers which can, if desired, contain a mesogenic or rigid rodlike moiety.

Abstract: A process for emulsion-polymerizing unsaturated monomer(s) is disclosed. When a hydrazine derivative having at least two hydrazine residues per molecule is added to the polymer dispersion obtained by said emulsion polymerization process, a polymer dispersion composition capable of forming a film which is excellent in blocking resistance, adhesiveness to an alkyd resin film, water-resistant adhesiveness to an alkyd resin film and water-resistant anti-whitening can be obtained.

Abstract: A polymer comprising a carbon-carbon backbone chain and at least one N-(substituted oxalyl)carbamoyl group of the formula: --CO--NH--CO--CO--OR' wherein R' is a hydrocarbon group and at least one lower alkyl group attached to said chain, which is useful as a resin component in a coating, adhesive or molding composition.

Abstract: A novel mildew resistant polymerizable compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is --O-- or --S--; and Y is a residue of a known mildew proofing compound, preferably, a residue of a compound selected from the group consisting of phenol substituted with 1 to 5 halogen atoms, p-chloro-m-cresol, o-phenylphenol, p-chloro-m-xylenol, salicylanilide, 8-hydroxyquinoline, 2-(4'-thiazolyl)benzimidazole, 2,5-dibromo-4-methylaniline, 1,2-benzoisothiazolin-3-one and 2-pyridinethiol-1-oxide. A polymer of the compound [I] and a polyurethane composition containing the polymer are also disclosed.

Abstract: Organic groups covalently bound to a polymer backbone provide second or third order nonlinear susceptibilities to the polymer. In another aspect, a method is disclosed for providing the novel polymers of the invention. Polymers of the invention can be directionally oriented to provide useful optically nonlinear media for use in nonlinear optical devices such as optical switches or light modulation devices.

Abstract: This invention provides water soluble dispersible hydrophobically modified polycarboxylate polymers which are useful as detergent builders and detergent compositions utilizing these novel polymers as builders, the polymers comprise repeating units of the structure: ##STR1## where Z is ##STR2## A is a repeating unit of structure: ##STR3## B is a repeating unit of structure: ##STR4## with typical repeating units r being derived from a monomer: ##STR5## A derived e.g. from acrylic acid and B derived e.g. from styrene.

Abstract: The invention relates to dispersion polymers, processes for their preparation, and their use, and also active dispersion polymers (latex conjugates) prepared therefrom, the dispersion polymers being obtained by polymerizing compounds of the formula IH.sub.2 C.dbd.C(R.sub.1)--CO--NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --CH(OR.sub.2)(OR.sub.3)Iin whichn denotes 1-6;R.sub.1 denotes H or CH.sub.3 andR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are identical or different and denote --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --CH.sub.3,m denotes 0-7, or --CY(X)(Z), in which X, Y and Z denote (CH.sub.2).sub.p CH.sub.3 andp denotes 1-3, where X, Y and Z are identical or different,and compounds of the formula IIH.sub.2 C.dbd.C(R.sub.1)--CO--R--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --(CHOH).sub.m --(CH.sub.2).sub.l --H IIin whichR denotes O or NH;n denotes 1-3;m denotes 1-4;l denotes 0-4; andR.sub.1 denotes H or CH.sub.3,with one another in the presence of a seed dispersion, whereby the copolymer is formed on the surface of the latex particles.

Abstract: A rosin emulsion sizing agent comprising a fortified rosin, an at least partially quarternized product copolymer principal consisting of a (meth)acrylic acid alkylaminoalkyl ester or amide monomer and water exhibits excellent sizing effect in a papermaking system of higher pH, higher water hardness and higher temperature, in which conventional anionic rosin emulsion sizing agents cannot effectively function.

Abstract: Adhesive compositions having a Tg of -45.degree. to -25.degree. C. suitable for application to plasticized polyvinyl chloride comprising 25 to 40% by weight of an vinyl ester of a alkanoic acid; 10-30% by weight ethylene; 20 to 30% by weight of di-2-ethylhexyl maleate or fumarate; 20 to 30% by weight of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate; and 1 to 10% by weight of a mono-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: A composition, useful for forming absorbent articles of a carboxylic polyelectrolyte, is prepared by copolymerizing a carboxylic polyelectrolyte monomer, a reactive self-crosslinking monomer and a hydrophobic monomer. The composition in the form of an emulsion or a viscous solution has an extendable shelf life and may be used to produce a superabsorbent material or a substrate impregnated with a superabsorbent material.