| abstract |
A resin emulsion comprises a polymer prepared by the emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate, vinyl acetate and ethylene or vinyl chloride and ethylene in an aqueous medium containing polyvinyl alcohol as the emulsifying agent and a non-ionic redox system comprising hydrogen peroxide or an organic peroxy compound as the oxidant and ascorbic acid or erythorbic acid as the reductant. n The polyvinyl alcohol-containing resin coatings prepared from such emulsions have enhanced water resistance. |