Preparing resin emulsions

摘要

A process for making a latex emulsion including contacting a resin dissolved in a solvent with an absorbent glass that binds the solvent to produce a latex emulsion.

主权项

1. A method for preparing a latex emulsion from a resin comprising:
a) combining a resin with a solvent to form a mixture; b) optionally neutralizing the mixture with a base; c) combining the mixture with water to create a homogenous water in oil dispersion of said resin; d) adding water to invert said dispersion into an oil in water dispersion; e) distilling the solvent from said oil in water dispersion to yield a residuum; f) adding to said residuum an absorbent glass that binds said solvent; and g) removing said absorbent glass after an incubation to form said latex emulsion.