Novel latex or emulsion compositions containing internally plasticizing and crosslinkable monomers derived from traditional semi-drying or non-drying oils are disclosed and claimed. The monomers are ethylenically unsaturated derivatives of long-chain olefinic compounds. Preferred embodiments include latex formed from acrylate or methacrylate esters of fatty alcohols. A process for the synthesis of the latex composition is also disclosed, which involves (a) polymerization of the ethylenically unsaturated derivatives of a long-chain olefinic compound in an aqueous phase with at least one other copolymerizable monomer; and (b) blending of so formed polymer with at least one drier and a surfactant to form the novel latex or emulsion compositions. These compositions form films at low minimum film forming temperatures (MFT) ranging from −5 to 10° C. and cure to above ambient glass transition (T
g
) polymers without the use of traditional organic cosolvents which contribute to environmental pollution via volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions. These compositions are therefore useful in waterborne coatings, contact and pressure sensitive adhesives, and inks.
本发明揭示和声明了一种含有内部可塑化和可交联单体的新型乳胶或乳液组合物,这些单体来源于传统的半干或非干油。这些单体是长链烯烃化合物的
乙烯基不饱和衍
生物。首选实施例包括由
脂肪醇的
丙烯酸酯或
甲基丙烯酸酯形成的乳胶。本发明还揭示了一种合成乳胶组合物的方法,其包括(a)在
水相中聚合长链烯烃化合物的
乙烯基不饱和衍
生物与至少一种其他共聚单体;以及(b)将所形成的聚合物与至少一种干燥剂和表面活性剂混合以形成新型乳胶或乳液组合物。这些组合物在低最小成膜温度(MFT)范围内形成膜,该范围为-5至10°C,并在不使用传统有机共溶剂的情况下固化为高于环境
玻璃转移(Tg)聚合物,这些有机共溶剂通过挥发性有机化合物(VOC)排放对环境造成污染。因此,这些组合物在
水性涂料、接触和压敏胶以及油墨中具有实用价值。