Abstract:
The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of a) polymer particles having a z-average particle size in the range of from 50 nm to 500 nm; b) anion exchange resin particles having a D50 median particle size in the range of from 0.1 μm to 50 μm; and c) polymeric organic microspheres having a D50 median particle size in the range of from 1 μm to 20 μm, wherein the weight-to-weight ratio of polymer particles to microspheres is in the range of from 0.5:1 to 20:1. The composition of the present invention is useful for paint compositions that form matte finishes with an excellent balance of stain blocking and stain removal properties.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a matte coating composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of a) polymer particles having an average particle size in the range of from 80 nm to 500 nm; b) polymeric organic crosslinked microspheres having a particle size in the range of from 1 μm to 20 μm; c) polyethylene wax particles having a particle size in the range of from 0.3 μm to 30 μm; and d) a rheology modifier. The composition of the present invention gives matte finish coatings with excellent burnish resistance.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of microspheres and a class of a nonionic polyalkylene oxide of a distyryl or tristyryl phenol or an anionic polyalkylene oxide salt of a distyryl or tristyryl phenol and a process for preparing the composition. The microspheres have an average particle size in the range of from 1 μm to 25 μm, as well as a low coefficient of variation and low gel concentration; the composition is useful in coatings applications, especially where a matte finish is desired.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of a film-forming polymer, spherical polymer beads, a HASE rheology modifier, and optionally a pigment. The composition is useful in coatings compositions.
Abstract:
The present invention is a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of a binder and a salt of the following fluoroalkyl phosphonic acid: wherein n, q, and p are as described herein. The composition of the present invention is useful as a block additive in coating compositions.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles and crosslinked polymer beads that are each functionalized with keto groups, and a diamine or dihydrazide crosslinking agent. The dispersions of the present invention are useful in coatings applications.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to composition comprising a) first polymer particles that are functionalized with structural units of a TiO2-adsorbing monomer, and second polymer particles that are functionalized with structural units of diacetone acrylamide; and b) a dihydrazide or a diamine crosslinking agent, based on the weight of the composition. Coatings prepared from the composition of the present invention shows improved hardness and gloss.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a matte coating composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of a) polymer particles having an average particle size in the range of from 80 nm to 500 nm; b) polymeric organic crosslinked microspheres having a particle size in the range of from 1 μm to 20 μm; c) polyethylene wax particles having a particle size in the range of from 0.3 μm to 30 μm; and d) a rheology modifier. The composition of the present invention gives matte finish coatings with excellent burnish resistance.
Abstract:
Provided is an article having a condition-dependent image, said article comprising (a) a substrate having a surface, (b) upon the surface of the substrate, one or more layers of a clear coating comprising a plurality of beads. Also provided are a method of producing such an article and a method of observing the image on such an article.
Abstract:
Provided is an aqueous coating composition including: particular amounts of certain first solid polymeric particles having an average diameter of 0.60-0.99 μm; certain second solid polymeric particles having an average diameter of 2-20 μm, and mixtures thereof; and, third solid polymeric particles having a calculated Tg of from −60 C to 120° C. and an average particle diameter of from 50 nm to 500 nm; wherein the second solid polymeric particles have a K10 value of less than 1.9E+10 N/m2; wherein the difference between the refractive index of the outer surface of the second solid polymeric particles and the refractive index of the third solid polymeric particles is between 10E-4 to 10E-2; and wherein the aqueous coating composition comprises less than 10% by volume, inorganic extender particles. A method for providing a coating from the aqueous coating composition and a low glare coating so formed are also provided.