The present invention relates to aqueous resin emulsions containing at least a non-ionic surfactant of general formula R.sub.1(A.sub.1O).sub.n(A.sub.2O).sub.x(A.sub.3O).sub.yR.sub.2, obtained by the phase inversion emulsification process. In particular, the invention relates to aqueous resin emulsions commonly used in solvent-based paints, such as, for example, alkyd resins. Said emulsions are stabilized by non-ionic and anionic surfactant compositions which promote the inversion of the water-oil to oil-water phases in the presence of low water content, enabling water-oil type emulsions to be obtained with high productivity and high solids content, even in low shear conditions.

A manufacturing method of a polymer material at least includes the following steps. A raw material including polyethylene terephthalate is provided. An alcoholysis reaction is performed by using the raw material with aliphatic diols to form an intermediate product, wherein the intermediate product includes bis 2-hydroxyethyl terephthalate. A polymerization reaction is performed by using the intermediate product and polytetramethylene ether glycol to form a thermoplastic polyester elastomer.

The present invention relates to an alkyd emulsion comprising an alkyd resin based on a conjugated fatty acid and also a reactive surfactant. The invention also covers a process for the preparation of the alkyd emulsion and its use in decorative coatings. The coating obtained with this alkyd emulsion exhibits improved performance qualities in terms of water resistance and of hardness development.