| 摘要 |
A water dispersible ethylene polymer contains (a) structural units produced from at least one alpha-olefin, and (b) at least one solubility enhancing functionality selected from among salts of an alpha,beta-ethylenically-unsaturated carboxylic acid and esters of polyalkylene glycol monoethers, which functionalities are present in an amount effective to render the polymer at least substantially dispersible in water. Preferably, the polymer also contains structural units produced from esters of alpha,beta-ethylenically-unsaturated carboxylic acids. These polymers can find particular utility as components within adhesives, e.g., hot melt adhesives, and as packaging materials. Moreover, due to their water dispersibility, they are considered recyclable and/or repulpable and thus, they can be effectively employed within the paper and pulp industry. In another aspect, a process for the production of these water dispersible polymers is provided. |
