Abstract: Laser weldable compositions are provided which in various examples include a tricyclodecane dimethanol-modified copolymer, a terephthalate-type polyester and an inorganic filler. Compared with compositions without the tricyclodecane dimethanol-modified copolymer, the compositions of the invention have improved, uniform laser transmittance, thereby welded products including the compositions have improved bonding strength and require stronger tensile strength to be torn apart.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound comprising EO (ethylene oxide)/PO (propylene oxide) block copolymer which can be used as an emulsifier. The present invention also provides a water-borne epoxy resin composition comprising the compound and a coating composition comprising the water-borne epoxy resin composition. The advantages of the present invention is that the epoxy resin composition or the coating composition, which the compound of the present invention is added to, enhances the compatibility between water and epoxy resin, and enhances the anticorrosive properties of the epoxy resin composition and the coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides epoxy resin compounds comprising a high phosphorus and oxazolidone content, methods to prepare these epoxy resin compounds, curable compositions comprising these epoxy resins, and cured epoxy resin compounds by curing the curable epoxy resin compounds comprising a high phosphorus and oxazolidone content.

Abstract: The present invention provides epoxy resin compounds comprising a high phosphorus and oxazolidone content, methods to prepare these epoxy resin compounds, curable compositions comprising these epoxy resins, and cured epoxy resin compounds by curing the curable epoxy resin compounds comprising a high phosphorus and oxazolidone content.

Abstract: Provided are an amino resin composition, a varnish, a coating layer, and a product. The amino resin composition comprises a repeating unit represented by the following Formula (I): A 13C-NMR spectrum of the amino resin composition has a first characteristic peak at 159 ppm to 161 ppm and a second characteristic peak at 70 ppm to 80 ppm. Based on the integral value of the first characteristic peak as 1, the integral value of the second characteristic peak is in the range from 0.01 to 0.25. Adopting the amino resin composition can accelerate the drying of the varnish and ensure the coating layer and the product have high hardness, high gloss and excellent color stability.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photosensitive resin composition, comprising: (a) photo-polymerizable unsaturated compound, (b) hydroxyurethane compound, and (c) photoinitiator. The photosensitive resin composition can be used as photoresist coating for dry film photoresist to manufacture the electronic components, such as print circuit board and so on. Further, the (b) hydroxyurethane compound having [CC]/[NH2] between 0.5 and 0.9, which increases the resolution, adhesion, and stripping ability of photosensitive resin composition for dry film photoresist, and improves the effectiveness and the quality of dry film photoresist for manufacturing printed circuit board and other electric component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a phosphinated poly(2,6-dimethy phenylene oxide)oligomer, specifically an unsaturated group-containing phosphinated poly(2,6-dimethy phenylene oxide)oligomer, and processes for producing the same. A thermoset produced from the unsaturated group-containing phosphinated poly(2,6-dimethy phenylene oxide)oligomers according to the present invention exhibits flame retardancy and has a low dielectric constant and dissipation factor and a high glass transition temperature.

Abstract: The present invention provides an epoxy resin comprising: a polymer having a structure of a reaction product of a monomer of epoxy having at least two epoxide groups per molecule, a polyether monoamine, and an epoxidized oil. The present invention also provides an aqueous dispersion and a water-borne epoxy coating composition which comprise the epoxy resin. The present inventions are low in volatile organic compounds and have enhanced properties such as high hardness, high adhesion strength, high impact resistance and high corrosion resistance.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to reactive epoxy compounds that have high water solubility. The reactive epoxy compounds are obtained by mixing an epoxy resin having at least two epoxy groups per molecule with a carboxyl group-containing compound obtained by reacting a polyetheramine comprising a primary amine and an acid anhydride derived from a polyvalent carboxylic acid. This disclosure also relates to waterborne epoxy resin composition comprising core-shell type epoxy resin particles dispersed in a solvent, wherein the particles are formed by an epoxy resin encapsulated in the reactive epoxy compounds of the present invention. The waterborne epoxy resin composition is low in volatile organic compounds (“VOC”).

Abstract: The present invention is to provide polyether compounds having epoxy hydroxyl urethane group, as the following formula (I), (II) or (III) shows: and waterborne epoxy resin composition. Using the hydroxyl urethane as emulsifier, the obtained waterborne epoxy resin composition of the present invention has better stability and freeze-thaw resistance.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition comprising a blend of at least (i) at least one epoxy group containing a polycyclic group, and (ii) at least one epoxy group that is different from the epoxy resin in component (i). As exemplary of component (i) is an epoxidized tricyclo decanedimethanol. A renewable epoxy of component (ii) is cardanol epoxy, derived from cashew nut shell oil (CNSL). Optionally, a component (iii) which is any other epoxy from that of (i) and (ii) can be included, such as Bisphenol-A/F diglycidal ether. The blend is characterized by low viscosity, making it amenable to airless spray application, high solids content and excellent solvent resistance and abrasion resistance.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to reactive epoxy compounds that have high water solubility. The reactive epoxy compounds are obtained by mixing an epoxy resin having at least two epoxy groups per molecule with a carboxyl group-containing compound obtained by reacting a polyetheramine comprising a primary amine and an acid anhydride derived from a polyvalent carboxylic acid. This disclosure also relates to waterborne epoxy resin composition comprising core-shell type epoxy resin particles dispersed in a solvent, wherein the particles are formed by an epoxy resin encapsulated in the reactive epoxy compounds of the present invention. The waterborne epoxy resin composition is low in volatile organic compounds (“VOC”).

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition comprising a blend of at least (i) at least one epoxy group containing a polycyclic group, and (ii) at least one epoxy group that is different from the epoxy resin in component (i). As exemplary of component (i) is an epoxidized tricyclo decanedimethanol. A renewable epoxy of component (ii) is cardanol epoxy, derived from cashew nut shell oil (CNSL). Optionally, a component (iii) which is any other epoxy from that of (i) and (ii) can be included, such as Bisphenol-A/F diglycidal ether. The blend is characterized by low viscosity, making it amenable to airless spray application, high solids content and excellent solvent resistance and abrasion resistance.

Abstract: Polyphenolic condensates and epoxidized products prepared from said condensates are prepared by a reaction utilizing multi catalysts to control the weight average molecular weight (Mw) and the number average molecular weight (Mn). Improved color and ultraviolet absorbance are possessed by the condensates described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photosensitive resin composition, comprising: (a) photo-polymerizable unsaturated compound, (b) hydroxyurethane compound, and (c) photoinitiator. The photosensitive resin composition can be used as photoresist coating for dry film photoresist to manufacture the electronic components, such as print circuit board and so on. Further, the (b) hydroxyurethane compound having [CC]/[NH2] between 0.5 and 0.9, which increases the resolution, adhesion, and stripping ability of photosensitive resin composition for dry film photoresist, and improves the effectiveness and the quality of dry film photoresist for manufacturing printed circuit board and other electric component.

Abstract: Polyphenolic condensates and epoxidized products prepared from said condensates are prepared by a reaction utilizing multi catalysts to control the weight average molecular weight (Mw) and the number average molecular weight (Mn). Improved color and ultraviolet absorbance are possessed by the condensates described herein.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide polyether compounds having epoxy hydroxyl urethane group, as the following formula (I), (II) or (III) shows: and waterborne epoxy resin composition. Using the hydroxyl urethane as emulsifier, the obtained waterborne epoxy resin composition of the present invention has better stability and freeze-thaw resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a phosphinated poly(2,6-dimethy phenylene oxide)oligomer, specifically an unsaturated group-containing phosphinated poly(2,6-dimethy phenylene oxide)oligomer, and processes for producing the same. A thermoset produced from the unsaturated group-containing phosphinated poly(2,6-dimethy phenylene oxide)oligomers according to the present invention exhibits flame retardancy and has a low dielectric constant and dissipation factor and a high glass transition temperature.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to phosphorus-containing compounds that can be used to form flame retardant phosphorus-containing resins, and also can serve as a hardener for a flame retardant epoxy resin compositions. In particular, the phosphorus-containing compounds are modified with acyloxy groups (—O—(C?O)—R), as shown below. Incorporation of the acyloxy groups results in resins that are water resistant and exhibit improved dielectric properties.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to phosphorus-containing compounds that can be used to form flame retardant phosphorus-containing resins, and also can serve as a hardener for a flame retardant epoxy resin compositions. In particular, the phosphorus-containing compounds are modified with acyloxy groups (—O—(C?O)—R), as shown below. Incorporation of the acyloxy groups results in resins that are water resistant and exhibit improved dielectric properties.