| abstract |
The instant invention is directed to aqueous dispersions or solutions of polyurethane ionomer characterized by n (a) hydrophilic polyalkylene oxide polyether chains in the polyurethane having an ethylene oxide unit content of from 1.2 to 50% by weight based on the polyurethane solid content, n (b) a content of from 5 to 250 milliequivalents of ionic groups incorporated in the polyurethane per 100 grams of polyurethane solids content, and n (c) from 0.5 to 100% by weight of water soluble electrolytes dissolved in water, based on the polyurethane solids content. |