Microcapsules, their use and processes for their manufacture

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8784984
APP PUB NO 20110003152A1
SERIAL NO

12446332

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A microcapsule comprising A) a core containing a hydrophobic liquid or wax, B) a polymeric shell comprising a) a polymer formed from a monomer mixture containing: i) 1 to 95% by weight of a hydrophobic mono functional ethylenically unsaturated monomer, ii) 5 to 99% by weight of a polyfunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and iii) 0 to 60% by weight of other mono functional monomer, and b) a further hydrophobic polymer which is insoluble in the hydrophobic liquid or wax. The invention includes a process for the manufacture of particles and the use of particles in articles, such as fabrics, and coating compositions, especially for textiles.

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CIBA CORPORATION540 WHITE PLAINS ROAD PATENT DEPARTMENT TARRYTOWN NY 10591

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Grey, Bryan David Bradford, GB 16 303

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