Studies on synthesis and characterization of some modified acrylate polymer latex for paint applications

Two novel surface-active monomers (surfmers) have been prepared via condensation process using Dean and Stark apparatus in presence of xylene. The first surfmer coming from the reaction of Cetyl alcohol with Itaconic anhydride and the second from the reacUnder volatile organic compounds (VOC) regulations strengthened from the view point of environmental protection, waterborne paints have been an important research topic all over the world, so, all classes of traditional paints are currently being converte