A novel method of forming oil in water process is disclosed. According to
the invention process are obtained by steps comprising dispersing an oil
soluble amine modified polyfunctional polyvinyl monomer and an oil
soluble bi- or polyfunctional vinyl monomer along with a thermal or UV
free radical initiator (optionally included in one or both of the oil or
water phases) and an organic acid into an internal phase oil; heating or
UV exposing for a time (and temperature) sufficient to oligomerize the
amine modified polyfunctional polyvinyl monomer and oil soluble bi- or
polyfunctional vinyl monomer forming a pre-polymer. Thereafter the
process involves adding to the oil phase oil a water phase comprising a
dispersion in water of an anionic emulsifier (and optionally initiator),
and adding an emulsifying agent. Emulsification of the oil phase into the
water phase (O/W) is controlled through the quantity of water employed.
The emulsion is then UV exposed or heated for a time (and temperature)
sufficient to decompose the free radical initiators in the oil and/or
water phases; thereby forming microcapsule wall material at the interface
of the water and oil phases.