Aqueous dispersions of polyester and polyesteramides cross-linked with metallic ions and casts made therefrom

Abstract

Cross-linked aqueous dispersions and emulsions and method for producing casts of any desirable shape therefrom the dispersions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition: water in an amount from .[.67 to 130.]. .Iadd.30-80 .Iaddend.percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount of 0.1 to 5 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; and humectant in an amount from 0.1 to 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition and the emulsions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from .[.67.]. .Iadd.30 .Iaddend.to 80 percent by weight based on the total weight of the comosition; emollient oils in an amount from 0.1 to 25 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount from 0.1 to 5 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; humectants in an amount from 0.1 to 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; and emulsifier in an amount from 0.01 to 5 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A cross linked aqueous dispersion composition comprising: a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the compositions;   water in an amount from .[.67.]. .Iadd.30 .Iaddend.to 80 by weight based on the total weight of the composition;   a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount of 0.1 to 5 percent by weight on the total weight of the composition; and   humectant in an amount from 0.1 to 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition.   
     
     
       2. A cross-linked dispersion composition according to claim 1 wherein said source of multivalent metallic ions is selected from the group consisting of magnesium chloride, zinc acetate, zinc gluconate, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and magnesium acetate. 
     
     
       3. An article manufactured using the composition of claim 1.