Provided is a method for altering properties of tension programmed fibrous shape memory polymer. The method can include applying a protective coating to the tension programmed shape memory polymer, then applying a supportive coating to the tension programmed shape memory polymer to form a coated fiber. The protective coating avoids contact between the shape memory polymer and chemicals used in the supportive coating that can decompensate the shape memory polymer.

A mortar composition, in particular a leveling mortar composition, including: a) 10-50 wt. % of a hydraulic binder, b) 10-25 wt. % of lightweight aggregates, c) 30-50 wt. % of further aggregates which have a particle density that is higher than the particle density of the lightweight aggregates, d) 0.5-5 wt. % of a polymer.

Described herein are emulsion polymers, spray dried powders made with said emulsion polymers, and cementitious compositions made with said emulsion polymers or said spray dried powders. Emulsion polymers described herein comprise a shell portion comprising an alkali soluble resin (ASR), a core portion formed from polymerized units of at least one hydrophobic ethylenically unsaturated monomer, wherein no crosslinker is present when the shell portion and core portion are combined, and a nonionic water-soluble polymer.

A mortar composition, in particular for preparing a viscoelastic body or structure, or for acoustic damping of at least one of a ship, an offshore installation and a building, includes: 1-20 wt % of a hydraulic binder, 30-80 wt % of aggregates, 5-75 wt % of a polymer, and 0.5-40 wt % of a porous filler.

A repair compound for use in all applications and particularly well-suited for large hole repair. The repair compound includes a latex resin, a thickener, fibers, and a filler material. In some embodiments, the repair compound is configured to exhibit pseudoplastic-type behavior. In some embodiments, the repair compound has a density of not greater than 4.0 lbs/gal. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibers of different morphologies. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes HASE-type thickeners. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes a bimodal distribution of hollow glass microspheres from two different strength/size curves.

The present invention relates to a composition for the production of a sports surface, especially for equestrian sports, advantageously comprising at least 50% by mass of sand, optionally at least one filler, and at most 10% by mass of an organic coating comprising at least one flexible polymer A having a tensile modulus less than or equal to 1 MPa at room temperature, as well as a process for manufacturing such a composition.

A repair compound for use in all applications and particularly well-suited for large hole repair. The repair compound includes a latex resin, a thickener, fibers, and a filler material. In some embodiments, the repair compound is configured to exhibit pseudoplastic-type behavior. In some embodiments, the repair compound has a density of not greater than 4.0 lbs/gal. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibers of different morphologies. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes HASE-type thickeners. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes a bimodal distribution of hollow glass microspheres from two different strength/size curves.

A water-based coating composition is described herein. The composition includes an aqueous dispersion derived from an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and one or more organic solvents. The composition when applied to a substrate and allowed to dry provides a wet look to the substrate.

A water-based coating composition is described herein. The composition includes an aqueous dispersion derived from an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and one or more organic solvents. The composition when applied to a substrate and allowed to dry provides a wet look to the substrate.

Composites made of a cross-linked acrylic polymer and an inorganic aggregate and/or mineral, with the cross-linked acrylic polymer being present at a concentration of 5% to 17%, by weight, are disclosed. Processes of preparing the composites are also disclosed.