Abstract: Compositions of bis(N-silylalkyl)aspartimides and processes for their synthesis are provided. The compounds are useful, for example, for making primers, adhesives, surfactants, viscosity modifiers, processing aids, and other products. Compositions of bis(N-silylalkyl)aspartamide urethane isocyanates and processes for their synthesis are provided. The compositions are useful, for example, for making primers, adhesives, surfactants, viscosity modifiers, processing aids, and other products.

Abstract: Methods of producing decolorized homo- and co-polymers through polymerization of monomers in presence of cobalt-complexed tetraphenyl porphyrin derivatives and decolorization of the produced polymer by exposing the polymer to a sorbent and, optionally, a solvent are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are coating compositions comprising a blocked polyol having a first hydroxyl group at position 1 carbon atom and a second hydroxyl group at position 2 or 3 carbon atom, wherein both the first and the second hydroxyl groups are blocked by a single hydrolyzable orthoformate group; and a polyisocyanate compound. Methods of producing and using said coating compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pigment dispersion useful for forming coating compositions containing dispersed pigment, a carrier solvent and an aminated macromonomer dispersant (binder) is disclosed. The aminated macromonomer dispersant is preferably prepared by the reaction of terminally unsaturated macromonomers synthesized by cobalt-catalyzed chain transfer free radical polymerizations of methacrylic monomers with monomeric or oligomeric amines.

Abstract: Processes for forming adducts of amines with acrylic macromonomers are provided. Also provided are processes for using ring-closing reactions of the adducts to form lactams. The adducts are useful, for example, for making adhesives, surfactants, viscosity modifiers, processing aids, and other products.

Abstract: Processes for preparing substantially linear polymers from diisopropenylbenzenes are provided. The polymers are useful in making a variety of products, including coatings, pigment dispersing agents, and stabilizers.

Abstract: This invention relates to the polymerization of vinylically-unsaturated monomers in the presence of a chain transfer catalysts where the polymerization process is initiated with hydrogen gas or a hydrogen atom donor rather than conventional free radical initiators. This invention further relates to an improved process for the polymerization of vinylically-unsaturated monomers in the presence of a chain transfer catalysts where the polymerization process is initiated with hydrogen gas.

Abstract: Processes for forming adducts of amines with acrylic macromonomers are provided. Also provided are processes for using ring-closing reactions of the adducts to form lactams. The adducts are useful, for example, for making adhesives, surfactants, viscosity modifiers, processing aids, and other products.

Abstract: Methods of producing decolorized homo- and co-polymers through polymerization of monomers in presence of cobalt-complexed tetraphenyl porphyrin derivatives and decolorization of the produced polymer by exposing the polymer to a sorbent and, optionally, a solvent are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Processes for forming adducts of hydrazines with acrylic macromonomers are provided. Also provided are processes for using ring-closing reactions of the adducts to form aminolactams. The adducts are useful, for example, for making adhesives, surfactants, viscosity modifiers, processing aids, and other products.

Abstract: Cobaloxime derivatives and methods of producing cobaloxime derivatives are disclosed herein. Methods of producing decolorized homo- and co-polymers through polymerization of monomers in presence of the cobaloxime derivatives and decolorization of the produced polymer by exposing the polymer to a sorbent and, optionally, a solvent are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A pigment dispersion useful for forming coating compositions containing dispersed pigment, a carrier solvent and an aminated macromonomer dispersant (binder) is disclosed. The aminated macromonomer dispersant is preferably prepared by the reaction of terminally unsaturated macromonomers synthesized by cobalt-catalyzed chain transfer free radical polymerizations of methacrylic monomers with monomeric or oligomeric amines.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for controlling the architecture of copolymers of at least two unsaturated monomers, made by free-radical polymerization in the presence of a cobalt-containing chain transfer agent, including the control of molecular weight, degree of branching and vinyl end group termination, by varying at least one of the variables of molar ratio of monomers, their relative chain transfer constants, polymerization temperature and degree of conversion and amount of cobalt chain transfer agent; and polymers made thereby.

Abstract: Processes for preparing substantially linear polymers from diisopropenylbenzenes are provided. The polymers are useful in making a variety of products, including coatings, pigment dispersing agents, and stabilizers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for controlling the architecture of copolymers of at least two unsaturated monomers, made by free-radical polymerization in the presence of a cobalt-containing chain transfer agent, including the control of molecular weight, degree of branching and vinyl end group termination, by varying at least one of the variables of molar ratio of monomers, their relative chain transfer constants, polymerization temperature and degree of conversion and amount of cobalt chain transfer agent; and polymers made thereby.

Abstract: This invention relates to rapid curing coating compositions that are particularly useful for automotive OEM and refinish applications. The coating composition includes a crosslinkable component that contains a novel highly branched acrylic polymer, and a crosslinking component that contains conventional crosslinking agents, such as polyisocyanate and melamine. This invention is also directed to a process for producing coatings from the rapid curing coating compositions. These compositions are especially useful in providing hard highly crosslinked coatings.

Abstract: This invention relates to the polymerization of vinylically-unsaturated monomers in the presence of a chain transfer catalysts where the polymerization process is initiated with hydrogen gas or a hydrogen atom donor rather than conventional free radical initiators. This invention further relates to an improved process for the polymerization of vinylically-unsaturated monomers in the presence of a chain transfer catalysts where the polymerization process is initiated with hydrogen gas.

Abstract: This invention relates to the polymerization of vinylically-unsaturated monomers in the presence of a chain transfer catalysts where the polymerization process is initiated with hydrogen gas or a hydrogen atom donor rather than conventional free radical initiators. This invention further relates to an improved process for the polymerization of vinylically-unsaturated monomers in the presence of a chain transfer catalysts where the polymerization process is initiated with hydrogen gas.

Abstract: This invention relates to composite materials for restorative dentistry. More particularly, it relates to new components for dental composites, which impart an attractive combination of good mechanical properties and low shrinkage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating composition wherein orthoester groups block the hydroxyl groups of the poly(meth)acrylate wherein the orthoester groups can be removed through hydrolysis in order to facilitate cross-linking through reaction with isocyanate compounds. The invention also relates to a process for curing the aforementioned coating composition. The invention also relates to a process for coating substrates wherein a clear coat comprising the aforementioned coating composition is coated over a base coat. The invention also relates to a process for blocking the hydroxyl groups of a poly(meth)acrylate compound through reaction with an orthoester compound.