Emulsifier stabilized formulated copolymer dispersions and uses thereof in nozzle application for dots and lines

A process for preparing an emulsifier stabilized formulated copolymer dispersion by emulsion polymerization, wherein the process comprises:

• polymerizing at least one monomer in the presence of a stabilizer package to form an emulsifier stabilized copolymer dispersion, and wherein the stabilizer package of the copolymer dispersion comprises at least one nonionic emulsifier and/or anionic emulsifier;
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• after at least 95% of the monomer is polymerized in the emulsifier stabilized copolymer dispersion, introducing a post-addition comprising a polyvinyl alcohol solution comprising polyvinyl alcohol to the copolymer dispersion, wherein the polyvinyl alcohol is added in an amount from 1% to 7% by weight based on solids content of the emulsifier stabilized copolymer dispersion, to form the emulsifier stabilized formulated copolymer dispersion, wherein the polyvinyl alcohol has a molecular weight expressed as viscosity from 3 mPa·s to 60 mPa·s based on a 4% solution at 20° C. and a degree of hydrolysis from 70 mol. % to 85 mol. %, and wherein the concentration of the polyvinyl alcohol in the polyvinyl alcohol solution is from 5% to 40%.