Abstract: The present invention provides for a clear coating composition most suitable for use as a top clear coat in multi-layered OEM or refinish automotive coatings. The coating composition includes isocyanate and melamine components. The isocyanate component includes an aliphatic polyisocyanate. The composition may be formulated as a two-pack or one-pack coating composition, wherein the isocyanate functionalities are blocked with a blocker such as a mono-alcohol.

Abstract: A moisture-crosslinkable polyurethane adhesive, comprising a)70 to 95% by weight of a polyurethane prepolymer obtained by polyaddition of at least one polyol to at least one diisocyanate trimerized as isocyanurate and, b) 5 to 30% by weight of an essentially amorphous poly-&agr;-olefin, the adhesive comprising a content of free NCO groups representing 1 to 20% by weight of the adhesive.

Abstract: A catalyzed reactive hot melt adhesive, a method for improving the cure rate and a method for making thereof. The adhesive includes the reaction product of a reactive polyurethane adhesive and a catalytically effective amount of at least one amine catalyst with at least one active hydrogen.

Abstract: A crosslinking agent is provided which is an ungelled reaction product of (a) an aminoplast resin and (b) a compound having active hydrogen groups reactive with the aminoplast resin (a) such that the crosslinking agent is essentially free of functional groups reactive with aminoplast resin and has a glass transition temperature of at least 10° C. Also provided is a method for preparing the crosslinking agent. Further provided is a curable powder coating composition including (A) a polymer having a glass transition temperature of at least 30° C. containing reactive functional groups and (B) the previously described crosslinking agent. Additionally provided is a multilayer composite coating composition including a base coat deposited from a film-forming composition and a top coat over the base coat deposited from the previously described powder coating composition. Coated substrates are also provided.

Abstract: A flame-retardant resin composition comprising a phosphazene flame retardant and a polyester resin, wherein the flame retardant is bonded to the molecules of the polyester resin via the ester group thereof, can retain a high flame retardance for a prolonged term with little or no vaporization with time and is excellent in flame retardance, impact resistance, properties and processability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a binder, preferably for coating materials, which is curable thermally and/or by high-energy radiation and comprises a mixture of substances comprising (a) as one component, monomers or polymers which have a least one vinyl ether, vinyl ester, (meth)acrylic and/or allyl group and (b) as a further component, saturated polymers and/or unsaturated polymers different from component (a), with the proviso that at least one of components (a) and (b) has structural units of the formulae (I) and/or (II) the other component (b) has structural units of the formulae (I) and/or (II) at least when it contains saturated polymers. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the binder and to a formulation which comprises the binder of the invention. This formulation is in the form of a pigmented or unpigmented coating material or powder coating material.

Abstract: Use of masterbatches of polyarylene amides in polyester resins containing from 10 to 40% by weight of polyamide resin in the preparation of mixtures of aromatic polyester rensins added with the polyamide resin at a concentration of less than 15% by weight.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a polyester resin composition which can provide a polyester film having a low minimum stretching temperature, and exhibiting excellent heat shrinkability at a lower temperature and flexibility. According to the present invention, there is provided a polyester resin composition comprising (a) an amorphous polyethylene terephthalate resin and (b) a polyester ether resin in admixture at a weight ratio of 97/3 to 50/50, wherein the polyester ether resin (b) is prepared by copolycondensation of (b1) dicarboxylic acid and/or ester derivative thereof consisting mainly of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid and/or ester derivative thereof, and (b2) diols consisting mainly of a C2-C6 alkylene glycol and a poly(C2-C4 alkylene oxide) glycol, and segments derived from the poly(C2-C4 alkylene oxide) glycol constitute 1 to 30% by weight of the polyester ether resin (b), and the polyester ether resin (b) has a peak temperature of tan &dgr; of 20 to 60° C.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a UV stabilized composition, comprising a polyester resin and a polycarbonate resin; an impact modifier; and an additive composition comprising a hindered amine light stabilizer and another UV absorber. Such compositions find utility in the manufacture of automobile components, for example.

Abstract: A thermosetting composition comprises a capped poly(arylene ether), an alkenyl aromatic monomer, and an acryloyl monomer. The composition provides good flow properties and fast curing rates. After curing, the composition exhibits good stiffness, toughness, heat resistance, and dielectric properties.

Abstract: A crosslinking agent which is an ungelled reaction product of (a) at least one aminoplast resin, (b) at least one polyfunctional polymer having functional groups reactive with aminoplast resin (a) and having a glass transition temperature of at least 15° C.; and (c) at least one compound different from (b) having active hydrogen groups reactive with aminoplast resin (a) is provided. Also provided is a method for preparing the crosslinking agent. Further provided is a powder coating composition which includes the crosslinking agent. Additionally provided is a multi-layer composite coating composition having a base coat layer and a top coat over the base coat deposited from the previously described powder coating composition. Coated substrates are also provided.

Abstract: A low tack, low VOC gel coat is disclosed comprising a unsaturated polyester resin derived from maleic anhydride and up to about 30% of an organic solvent. The resin is characterized by: a viscosity of less than or equal to about 1750 cp at 70% NVM in styrene; a glass transition temperature greater than or equal to about 11° C.; and a weight average molecular weight less than or equal to about 6,050. A process for making such a gel coat is also disclosed.

Abstract: A capped poly(phenylene ether) resin composition is formed from (1) a poly(phenylene ether) compound (PPE) in which at least a portion, preferably substantially all of the hydroxyl groups have been reacted with a compound containing ethylenic unsaturation (carbon-carbon double bonds) which is further reactive with unsaturated monomers (reactively endcapped PPE) and (2) a curable unsaturated monomer composition. The composition optionally contains a polymerization catalyst; a flame-retardant compound; and fibrous reinforcement. The composition can be cured to form a laminate, and clad with copper to form a circuit board.

Abstract: The invention relates to low molecular weight LPA surface quality enhancers derived from C36-44 dimer acids capped with a glycol or a polyether polyol. The capped dimer acids are incompatible in the cured matrix of a polyester molding composition.

Abstract: A resin composition for a powder coating, which comprises a non-crystalline polyester resin (A) having a carboxyl group, a crystalline polyester polyurethane resin (B) and a curing agent (C) made of a compound having a functional group reactable with the carboxyl group as an essential component, yields a powder coating which is highly suitable for practical use, the powder coating having superior storage stability (blocking resistance) and forming a coating film having superior smoothness under low temperature curing conditions.

Abstract: A liquid crystalline polyesters or poly(ester-amides) having improved melt viscosity, is made by reacting the polymer with limited amounts of a compound containing specified functionality, such as hydroxyl, carboxyl, or amine. The process may be carried out in a typical polymer melt mixing apparatus such as an extruder. The low viscosity polymer product of the claimed invention has surprising toughness and is particularly useful for encapsulation of electronic components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin composition comprising 5 to 60 parts by weight of a polyphenylene ether resin and 40 to 95 parts by weight of a crystalline polypropylene resin, and further containing a hydrogenation product of an aromatic vinyl compound-conjugated diene copolymer in an amount of 1 to 30 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of said polyphenylene ether resin and crystalline polypropylene resin combined, said crystalline polypropylene resin forming a continuous phase while said polyphenylene ether resin forming a disperse phase, the ratio of the weighted average inter-particle-wall distance (Lw) to the added average inter-particle-wall distance (Ln) of said disperse phase, Lw/Ln, being 1.0 to 3.0.

Abstract: The present invention provides a powder coating composition. The powder coating composition includes a polyester resin having both hydroxyl and carboxyl groups, a curing agent for the carboxyl groups of the polyester resin, and an uretdione hardener which reacts with the hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: A method for blending poly(ether imide)s with polyesters comprising: (a) adding polyester monomers and poly(ether imide) in a polymerization reactor at any point during a polyester polymerization process; and (b) polymerizing the polyester monomers in the presence of the poly(ether imide) under standard conditions to produce a blend.

Abstract: A compositional blend of from about 50 to about 99 weight percent of a polyester and from about 1 to about 50 weight percent of an essentially, linear, random aliphatic-aromatic copolyester or branched and/or chain extended copolyester thereof is useful as a heat-shrinkable film.