Abstract: Waterborne primer coating compositions are applied to sheet metal substrates and rapidly cured. The primer coating compositions contain water, a latex resin and corrosion-inhibiting particles. The primer coating compositions may be applied to the metal sheets and rapidly cured at a rolling mill, followed by coiling of the coated sheets.

Abstract: An uncured, branched polyester resin prepared by free radical polymerization of unsaturated polyester prepolymers, wherein the polymerization occurs primarily by reaction of the unsaturation, is disclosed. Coatings comprising the same are also disclosed, as are substrates coated at least in part with such coatings.

Abstract: Photovoltaic modules are disclosed. The photovoltaic module comprises a front transparency, a fluid encapsulant deposited on at least a portion of the front transparency, electrically interconnected photovoltaic cells applied to the fluid encapsulant and a backcoat deposited on at least a portion of the electrically interconnected photovoltaic cells. Methods of making photovoltaic modules are also disclosed.

Abstract: Photovoltaic modules and methods of making photovoltaic modules are disclosed. The photovoltaic modules comprise a front transparency, at least one photovoltaic cell, and a polyurea back coat.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising a polyurea formed from a reaction mixture comprising: (a) a first component comprising an isocyanate, the first component having a viscosity of ?2000 centipoise at a temperature ?7° C.; and (b) a second component comprising an amine. Substrates coated at least in part with such a composition are also disclosed. Footwear coated at least in part with polyurea are also disclosed.

Abstract: Waterborne primer coating compositions are applied to sheet metal substrates and rapidly cured. The primer coating compositions contain water, a latex resin and corrosion-inhibiting particles. The primer coating compositions may be applied to the metal sheets and rapidly cured at a rolling mill, followed by coiling of the coated sheets.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising a polyurea formed from a reaction mixture comprising: (a) a first component comprising an isocyanate, the first component having a viscosity of ?2000 centipoise at a temperature ?7° C.; and (b) a second component comprising an amine. Substrates coated at least in part with such a composition are also disclosed. Footwear coated at least in part with polyurea are also disclosed.

Abstract: Curable compositions are provided comprising: (a) an isocyanate-functional prepolymer having a weight average molecular weight of 4000 to 15,000; and (b) a curing agent comprising a mixture of polyamines, wherein at least one polyamine has an amine equivalent weight of 125 to 250. The isocyanate-functional prepolymer is a reaction product of a polyisocyanate and either (i) a polyether having primary and/or secondary amino groups or (ii) a mixture of a polyether having primary and/or secondary amino groups and a polyether having hydroxyl groups. Upon curing, the compositions demonstrate a Young's Modulus less than 500 MPa at ?40° C., a percent elongation greater than 200% at ?40° C., and/or a glass transition temperature less than ?20° C., making them ideally suited for use at extreme temperatures.

Abstract: A branched polyester prepared as the reaction product of a polyacid comprising at least 90 mole % isophthalic acid, including its ester and/or anhydride, and a polyol comprising a tri- or higher-functional polyol is disclosed. Coatings comprising the same are also disclosed, as are substrates coated at least in part with such coatings.

Abstract: Curable compositions are provided comprising: (a) an isocyanate-functional prepolymer having a weight average molecular weight of 4000 to 15,000; and (b) a curing agent comprising a mixture of polyamines, wherein at least one polyamine has an amine equivalent weight of 125 to 250. The isocyanate-functional prepolymer is a reaction product of a polyisocyanate and either (i) a polyether having primary and/or secondary amino groups or (ii) a mixture of a polyether having primary and/or secondary amino groups and a polyether having hydroxyl groups. Upon curing, the compositions demonstrate a Young's Modulus less than 500 MPa at ?40° C., a percent elongation greater than 200% at ?40° C., and/or a glass transition temperature less than ?20° C., making them ideally suited for use at extreme temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to substrates coated with a transparent or translucent film-forming composition, prepared from a curable, two-package composition comprising a first and second reactive package. The first reactive package contains a polyamine component comprising: i) a polyether functional polyamine; ii) an aspartic ester functional polyamine; and iii) an aliphatic polyamine. The second reactive package comprises a polyisocyanate, and the curable composition, under ambient conditions, upon mixing of the reactive packages, demonstrates a gel time of at least 2500 seconds.

Abstract: Curable, two-package compositions are provided comprising a first and second reactive package. The first reactive package comprises: a) a polyether functional polyamine; b) a polyamine comprising an aspartic ester functional polyamine and/or one or more hindered amines; and c) an aliphatic secondary polyamine. The second reactive package comprises a polyisocyanate having a viscosity of ?2000 centipoise (cPs) at a temperature?7° C. The curable composition, upon mixing of the reactive packages at ambient temperature, demonstrates a gel time of less than 120 seconds, and is suitable for use as a mortar or caulk.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to curable, two-package compositions comprising a first and second reactive package. The first reactive package comprises: a) a polyamine component comprising: i) an aspartic ester functional polyamine; and ii) an aromatic polyamine; and b) a rheology modifier. The second reactive package comprises a polyisocyanate, and the curable composition, upon mixing of the reactive packages, demonstrates a gel time of at least 10 minutes.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising a polyurea formed from a reaction mixture comprising: (a) a first component comprising an isocyanate, the first component having a viscosity of ?2000 centipoise at a temperature ?7° C.; and (b) a second component comprising an amine. Substrates coated at least in part with such a composition are also disclosed. Footwear coated at least in part with polyurea are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are coating compositions exhibiting corrosion resistance properties. These compositions include (a) a film-forming binder; (b) a particulate material consisting essentially of elemental silicon; and (c) a non-conductive filler. The coating compositions are non-weldable.

Abstract: Disclosed are coating compositions exhibiting corrosion resistance properties. These compositions include a non-chrome corrosion resisting filler and a radiation curable film-forming binder comprising an unsaturated monomer comprising a nitrogen-containing cyclic structure and one ethylenically unsaturated double bond. Also disclosed are methods for roll coating a metal coil.

Abstract: A coating composition which includes an aminoalkyl (meth)acrylate containing acrylic polymer, a fluorocarbon polymer and a solvent. The acrylic polymer includes at least one (meth)acrylate monomers and an aminoalkyl (meth)acrylate monomer described by the structure: where Z is a divalent linking group; R2 and R3 are independently selected from H or C1-C6 linear or branched aliphatic; and R4 is H or CH3. The fluoropolymer coating composition may be applied using coil coating, spray coating or extrusion coating methods to an appropriate substrate.

Abstract: A composition that includes a fluorine-containing copolymer containing at least 30 mol % of residues having the following alternating structural unit: —[DM—AM]— where DM represents a residue from a donor monomer having the following structure (I): where R1 is linear or branched C1 to C4 alkyl; R2 is selected from methyl, linear, cyclic or branched C1 to C20 alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, alkaryl and aralkyl; and AM represents an acceptor monomer. The copolymer contains at least 5 wt. % fluorine. The composition may include co-reactive functional groups and may be a thermosetting composition, which can be used to coat a substrate. The thermosetting composition may be part of a multi-component composite coating composition that includes a base coat deposited from a pigmented film-forming composition and a substantially pigment free top coat applied over at least a portion of the base coat.

Abstract: A coating composition which includes an aminoalkyl (meth)acrylate containing acrylic polymer, a fluorocarbon polymer and a solvent. The acrylic polymer includes at least one (meth)acrylate monomers and an aminoalkyl (meth)acrylate monomer described by the structure: where Z is a divalent linking group; R2 and R3 are independently selected from H or C1-C6 linear or branched aliphatic; and R4 is H or CH3. The fluoropolymer coating composition may be applied using coil coating, spray coating or extrusion coating methods to an appropriate substrate.