The polymerization stability and the chemical stability and the water resistance of resin films are improved. A surfactant composition according to an embodiment contains a surfactant (A) represented by general formula (1) and an anionic surfactant (B) having a hydrophobic group different from that of the surfactant (A). In the formula, R.sup.1 represents one or two groups selected from groups below, D.sup.1 represents a polymerizable unsaturated group represented by chemical formula D.sup.1-1 or D.sup.1-2 below, R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, m1 and m2 represent 1 to 2, A.sup.1 represents an alkylene group with 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and m3 represents 1 to 100. ##STR00001##

The polymerization stability and the chemical stability and the water resistance of resin films are improved. A surfactant composition according to an embodiment contains a surfactant (A) represented by general formula (1) and an anionic surfactant (B) having a hydrophobic group different from that of the surfactant (A). In the formula, R.sup.1 represents one or two groups selected from groups below, D.sup.1 represents a polymerizable unsaturated group represented by chemical formula D.sup.1-1 or D.sup.1-2 below, R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, m1 and m2 represent 1 to 2, A.sup.1 represents an alkylene group with 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and m3 represents 1 to 100. ##STR00001##

Aqueous inkjet ink compositions are provided. In an embodiment, such a composition comprises water; resin particles; and a colorant; wherein the resin particles comprise a polymerization product of reactants comprising a monomer, an acidic monomer, a multifunctional monomer, and a reactive surfactant, the resin particles having a D.sub.(z, ave) of no greater than about 150 nm, a D.sub.(v,90) of less than about 200 nm, and a polydispersity index (PDI) of no greater than about 0.050. Methods of forming and using the aqueous inkjet ink compositions are also provided.

Aqueous inkjet ink compositions are provided. In an embodiment, such a composition comprises water; resin particles; and a colorant; wherein the resin particles comprise a polymerization product of reactants comprising a monomer, an acidic monomer, a multifunctional monomer, and a reactive surfactant, the resin particles having a D.sub.(z, ave) of no greater than about 150 nm, a D.sub.(v,90) of less than about 200 nm, and a polydispersity index (PDI) of no greater than about 0.050. Methods of forming and using the aqueous inkjet ink compositions are also provided.

This invention deals with a new alkylphenol ethoxylated free (APE-free) reactive nonionic surfactant with terminal unsaturation in the hydrophobic part comprising at least one of monoesters and diesters and a process to obtain the APE-free reactive nonionic surfactant comprising the alkoxylation step of fatty acid with terminal unsaturation or direct esterification of fatty acid with terminal unsaturation and glycol derivative. Furthermore, emulsion polymerized latexes are disclosed, which are polymerized with an anionic surfactant and a reactive nonionic surfactant of this invention. Latexes prepared according to this invention generated water-based coating compositions with high water resistance.

This invention deals with a new alkylphenol ethoxylated free (APE-free) reactive nonionic surfactant with terminal unsaturation in the hydrophobic part comprising at least one of monoesters and diesters and a process to obtain the APE-free reactive nonionic surfactant comprising the alkoxylation step of fatty acid with terminal unsaturation or direct esterification of fatty acid with terminal unsaturation and glycol derivative. Furthermore, emulsion polymerized latexes are disclosed, which are polymerized with an anionic surfactant and a reactive nonionic surfactant of this invention. Latexes prepared according to this invention generated water-based coating compositions with high water resistance.

To provide a statistical copolymer containing a chloroprene monomer unit and an unsaturated nitrile monomer unit which has a satisfactory oil resistance. A method for producing a statistical copolymer containing a chloroprene monomer unit and an unsaturated nitrile monomer unit includes a step for conducting continuous addition or 10 cycles or more of intermittent portionwise addition of the chloroprene monomer after initiation of a polymerization reaction is provided. A rubber composition using a statistical copolymer according to the invention or a vulcanized molded article containing the rubber composition is excellent in terms of oil resistance, mechanical strength, compression set at a low temperature and flex fatigue resistance.

To provide a statistical copolymer containing a chloroprene monomer unit and an unsaturated nitrile monomer unit which has a satisfactory oil resistance. A method for producing a statistical copolymer containing a chloroprene monomer unit and an unsaturated nitrile monomer unit includes a step for conducting continuous addition or 10 cycles or more of intermittent portionwise addition of the chloroprene monomer after initiation of a polymerization reaction is provided. A rubber composition using a statistical copolymer according to the invention or a vulcanized molded article containing the rubber composition is excellent in terms of oil resistance, mechanical strength, compression set at a low temperature and flex fatigue resistance.

Aqueous latex of vinylidene chloride copolymer An aqueous latex [latex (L)] of a vinylidene chloride copolymer [copolymer (A)], wherein the copolymer (A) consists essentially of recurring units derived from vinylidene chloride (VDC) in an amount comprised between 89.0 and 91.0 wt % of the copolymer, recurring units derived from methacrylonitrile (MAN) in an amount comprised between 2.00 and 5.50 wt % of the copolymer, recurring units derived from at least one ionic comonomer (ICO) in an amount comprised between 0.5 and 1.4 wt % of the copolymer (A), and recurring units derived from methylmethacrylate (MMA) in an amount such that the total of recurring units of VDC, MAN, ICO and MMA is 100 wt %, and wherein the latex (L) comprises at least one surfactant [surfactant (S)] in an amount comprised between 0.09 and 1.50 wt % of the copolymer (A).
Process for the manufacture of the aqueous latex (L), film made therefrom and retort pouch prepared with such film.

Provided is a thermosensitive recording medium having a sufficient water resistance to moisture and humidity, such as for outdoor use in rainy weather and the like, and also having a superior color developing sensitivity, print image quality when printing at high speed, ink fixability and solvent resistance and the like. As the protective layer comprises a specific silane-modified acrylic resin which is an aqueous emulsion of core-shell type p articles, in a thermosensitive recording medium having a thermosensitive recording layer on a substrate and a protective layer on the thermosensitive recording layer, the thermosensitive re cording medium has a sufficient water resistance and also has a superior color developing sensitivity, print image quality when printing at high speed, ink fixability and solvent resistance and the like.