An absorbent binder composition is provided which is capable of crosslinking
after
application to a substrate, in the absence of radiation, at a temperature of about
120 C. or less. The absorbent binder composition includes about 15 to about
99.8% by mass monoethylenically unsaturated polymer units, about 0.1 to about 20%
by mass polyacrylate ester units having an alkoxysilane functionality, and about
0.1 to about 75% by mass of polymer units selected from polyolefin glycols and
polyolefin oxides. The absorbent binder composition can be prepared using a template
polymerization process, with the preformed polyolefin glycol or polyolefin oxide
serving as a template polymer.
