The present disclosure describes agrochemical formulations that include optionally a rosin, one or more agrochemical active ingredient(s), and a sulfopolymer, such as a sulfopolyester. The present disclosure also describes methods of making and using such formulations in agriculture.

Provided is a chloroprene rubber latex adhesive composition superior in initial adhesive strength and normal adhesive strength and also in thermal creep resistance with adherend. A chloroprene rubber latex adhesive composition includes a carboxy-modified chloroprene-based copolymer latex (A) containing a copolymer of chloroprene monomer and an ethylenic unsaturated carboxylic acid and a polyvinylalcohol, a chloroprene-based polymer latex (B) containing a chloroprene homopolymer or a copolymer of chloroprene monomer and other monomer and a rosin acid metal salt and a chlorinated polyolefin resin emulsion (C), wherein the content ratio of the carboxy-modified chloroprene-based copolymer latex (A) to the chloroprene-based polymer latex (B) is 80:20 to 20:80 as solid matter.

Provided is a chloroprene rubber latex adhesive composition superior in initial adhesive strength and normal adhesive strength and also in thermal creep resistance with adherend. A chloroprene rubber latex adhesive composition includes a carboxy-modified chloroprene-based copolymer latex (A) containing a copolymer of chloroprene monomer and an ethylenic unsaturated carboxylic acid and a polyvinylalcohol, a chloroprene-based polymer latex (B) containing a chloroprene homopolymer or a copolymer of chloroprene monomer and other monomer and a rosin acid metal salt and a chlorinated polyolefin resin emulsion (C), wherein the content ratio of the carboxy-modified chloroprene-based copolymer latex (A) to the chloroprene-based polymer latex (B) is 80:20 to 20:80 as solid matter.

The present disclosure provides a heat sealing aqueous resin composition containing: a rosin resin (A); a biodegradable resin (B) including a resin having a structure of General Formula (1) and/or a resin (b1) having a structure of General Formula (2); and a polyvinyl alcohol (C) in which an average saponification degree is 75 mol % or more and 85 mol % or less, in which a content of the component (b1) is more than 50% by mass when a total content of the component (A) and the component (B) is 100% by mass.

—O—(CH.sub.2).sub.x—O—CO—(CH.sub.2).sub.y—CO—  General Formula (1): (in General Formula (1), x and y may be different from each other, and are integers of 1 or more and 10 or less)

—O—(CH.sub.2).sub.z—CO—  General Formula (2): (in General Formula (2), z is an integer of 3 or more and 10 or less)

The present disclosure provides a heat sealing aqueous resin composition containing: a rosin resin (A); a biodegradable resin (B) including a resin having a structure of General Formula (1) and/or a resin (b1) having a structure of General Formula (2); and a polyvinyl alcohol (C) in which an average saponification degree is 75 mol % or more and 85 mol % or less, in which a content of the component (b1) is more than 50% by mass when a total content of the component (A) and the component (B) is 100% by mass.

—O—(CH.sub.2).sub.x—O—CO—(CH.sub.2).sub.y—CO—  General Formula (1): (in General Formula (1), x and y may be different from each other, and are integers of 1 or more and 10 or less)

—O—(CH.sub.2).sub.z—CO—  General Formula (2): (in General Formula (2), z is an integer of 3 or more and 10 or less)

The disclosure relates to epoxy-based compositions comprising a decarboxylated rosin acid (DCR) component, suitable as an efficient plasticizer. It further improves hardness, elasticity, UV exposure viability properties of the paint and coating compositions. The DCR increases the bio-based renewable material content of a coating formulation and provide solutions for phthalate-free products. The DCR has a density of 0.9 to 1.0 g/cm.sup.3, a flash point of 135 to 175° C., an acid value of < 50 mg KOH/g, measured according to ASTM D465, and a viscosity of 15 to 60 cSt at 40° C., measured according to ASTM D-445.

The disclosure relates to epoxy-based compositions comprising a decarboxylated rosin acid (DCR) component, suitable as an efficient plasticizer. It further improves hardness, elasticity, UV exposure viability properties of the paint and coating compositions. The DCR increases the bio-based renewable material content of a coating formulation and provide solutions for phthalate-free products. The DCR has a density of 0.9 to 1.0 g/cm.sup.3, a flash point of 135 to 175° C., an acid value of < 50 mg KOH/g, measured according to ASTM D465, and a viscosity of 15 to 60 cSt at 40° C., measured according to ASTM D-445.

The disclosure relates to a coating composition comprising a decarboxylated rosin acid (DCR) component as a coalescent agent, for use in a dispersion base comprising any of acrylic and /or polyurethane, and optional additives. The coating composition forms a continuous and homogeneous film even under humidity conditions. The DCR has a density of 0.9 to 1.0 g/cm.sup.3, a flash point of 135 to 175° C., an acid value of < 50 mg KOH/g, measured according to ASTM D465, and a viscosity of 15 to 60 cSt at 40° C., measured according to ASTM D-445.

The disclosure relates to a coating composition comprising a decarboxylated rosin acid (DCR) component as a coalescent agent, for use in a dispersion base comprising any of acrylic and /or polyurethane, and optional additives. The coating composition forms a continuous and homogeneous film even under humidity conditions. The DCR has a density of 0.9 to 1.0 g/cm.sup.3, a flash point of 135 to 175° C., an acid value of < 50 mg KOH/g, measured according to ASTM D465, and a viscosity of 15 to 60 cSt at 40° C., measured according to ASTM D-445.

Disclosed are compositions which include an ethylene polymer derived from at least one polar monomer with one or more ester groups, and a rosin ester. The rosin ester can have a low hydroxyl number (e.g., a hydroxyl number seven or less), a low acid number (e.g., an acid number of ten or less), a relatively low PAN number (e.g., a PAN number less than twenty-five), a relatively high third moment or third power average molecular weight (Mz), (e.g., an Mz value in between 2500 and 12000 g/mol), a low sulfur content (e.g., a sulfur content lower than 600 ppm prior to antioxidant addition) or combinations thereof. The compositions can exhibit a high heat stress resistance (e.g., a heat stress pass temperature value higher than 52° C. or in between 48° C. and 60° C.) and/or improved viscosity stability and/or color stability upon thermal aging and/or improved compatibility.