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Wallcovering materials including novel aqueous polymer emulsions useful as prepaste adhesives

US5716717A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 1997
Grant dateFeb 10, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31895
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A wallcovering material comprising a substrate having a water remoistenable adhesive on at least one of its surfaces, said adhesive comprising a composition which is a mixture of: (1) an aqueous emulsion including an acidic polymer which is capable of swelling when in contact with an alkaline material; and (2) an alkaline material; wherein said composition has a viscosity of less than about 10000 cps at 25.degree. C. and wherein said composition provides adhesive properties is provided.

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