Abstract: There is described a powder coating composition suitable for food contact use comprising a mix of: (A) a first polyester that is amorphous and COOH functional being obtained from IPA and/or TPA and no more than 10 mole % neopentyl glycol (NPG); (B) a second optional COOH functional polyester obtained from analiphatic diacid and analiphatic diol, and (C) a curing agent that comprises functional groups reactable with the COOH of the polyester(s). The powders are suitable for coating the interior of metal cans especially those holding alcoholic beverages.

Abstract: There is described a powder coating composition suitable for food contact use comprising a mix of: (A) a first polyester that is amorphous and COOH functional being obtained from IPA and/or TPA and no more than 10 mole % neopentyl glycol (NPG); (B) a second optional COOH functional polyester obtained from analiphatic diacid and analiphatic diol, and (C) a curing agent that comprises functional groups reactable with the COOH of the polyester(s). The powders are suitable for coating the interior of metal cans especially those holding alcoholic beverages.

Abstract: A process for making highly mechanical and chemical resistant ceramic substrates, especially tiles is provided, wherein the process comprises coating said substrates with a base coat layer of a thermosetting or radiation curable powder coating composition, curing the applied powder coating composition, and applying a further layer of a liquid coating composition and curing the composition by exposure to heat. Coated ceramic substrates, in particular tiles are also provided.

Abstract: A thermosetting and/or radiation curable powder with a binder prepared from a polyester (PE) obtained from a polyol with lower amounts of neopentyl glycol (NPG). The powder forms smooth defect free coats and is resistant to contamination from conventional NPU-rich PE.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a powder coating composition for low temperature cure which comprises a mixture of a carboxylic acid group containing first polyester; at least one of a second polyester having a glass transition temperature ?45° C. and/or a crystalline polycarboxylic acid; a glycidyl group containing acrylic copolymer; a further compound and/or resin having functional groups readable with the carboxylic acid groups; and a thermosetting curing catalyst. These thermosetting powder coatings are designed for coating heat-sensitive substrates such as wood, fiber board and other materials which can not withstand the excessive heat/time conditions necessary to cure traditional coatings. The powder coatings of the invention, when cured at temperatures below 150° C., produce a finish which exhibits a high gloss, smooth surface along with an outstanding hardness and weatherability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an active energy ray curable compound (A) comprising: at least one active energy ray curable group, at least one fluorine-containing moiety (a1) and at least one moiety (a2) comprising at least one portion represented by Formula (1): —[C(?O)—CH(R)—O—C(?O)—CH(R)—O]n- wherein n is an integer from 1 to 10, and wherein R is selected from —H or —CH3. The invention further relates to ways of making such compounds and to their use in providing water-oil repellency properties to a coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyesters that can be prepared from renewable resources and/or recycled materials and the production process thereof. In particular, hydroxyl-functional or carboxyl-functional polyesters containing moieties of terephthalic acid and/or isophthalic acid, ethylene glycol, a dianhydrohexitol, and of one or more linear chain dicarboxylic acids are provided. Further, the polyesters have a number average molecular weight, as measured by gel permeation chromatography, of from 400 to 15000 daltons, more preferably from 550 to 15000 daltons. The polyesters of the invention can basically be prepared from recycled polyethylene terephthalate and from renewable polyacids and/or polyols. The present invention further provides a process to produce such polyesters via glycolysis of a polyethylene terepthalate and/or a polyethylene isophthalate with a dianhydrohexitol.

Abstract: A process for making highly mechanical and chemical resistant ceramic substrates, especially tiles is provided, wherein the process comprises coating said substrates with a base coat layer of a thermosetting or radiation curable powder coating composition, curing the applied powder coating composition, and applying a further layer of a liquid coating composition and curing the composition by exposure to heat. Coated ceramic substrates, in particular tiles are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyesters that can be prepared from renewable resources and/or recycled materials, to their use and their production process. In particular there are provided hydroxyl-functional or carboxyl-functional polyesters comprising moieties of (e) terephthalic acid and/or isophthalic acid, (f) ethylene glycol, (g) a dianhydrohexitol, and of (h) one or more linear chain dicarboxylic acids; wherein the polyester has a number average molecular weight, as measured by gel permeation chromatography, of from 400 to 15000 daltons, more preferably from 550 to 15000 daltons. Polyesters of the invention can basically be prepared from recycled polyethylene terephthalate and from renewable polyacids and/or polyols. The present invention further provides a process to produce such polyesters via glycolysis of a polyethylene terepthalate and/or a polyethylene isophthalate with a dianhydrohexitol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a powder coating composition for low temperature cure which comprises a mixture of a carboxylic acid group containing first polyester; at least one of a second polyester having a glass transition temperature ?45° C. and/or a crystalline polycarboxylic acid; a glycidyl group containing acrylic copolymer; a further compound and/or resin having functional groups readable with the carboxylic acid groups; and a thermosetting curing catalyst. These thermosetting powder coatings are designed for coating heat-sensitive substrates such as wood, fibre board and other materials which can not withstand the excessive heat/time conditions necessary to cure traditional coatings. The powder coatings of the invention, when cured at temperatures below 150° C., produce a finish which exhibits a high gloss, smooth surface along with an outstanding hardness and weatherability.

Abstract: There is described a powder composition curable by radiation and thermally, comprising a mixture of (a) from about 1% to about 15%, by weight of the mixture, of a polyester of Tg?40° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermosetting powder compositions which give coatings proving remarkable weatherability, excellent mechanical properties and an outstanding flow containing a binder which comprises a mixture of amorphous polyesters (A) containing from 50 to 100 mol % of isophthalic acid and from 70 to 100 mol % of neopentyl glycol, and (B) which comprises from 75 to 100 mol % of at least one straight-chain saturated di-carboxylic aliphatic acid having from 4 to 14 carbon atoms and from 75 to 100 mol % of at least one branched chain aliphatic diol.

Abstract: There is described a powder coating composition suitable for food contact use comprising a mix of: (A) a first polyester that is amorphous and COOH functional being obtained from IPA and/or TPA and no more than 10 mole % neopentyl glycol (NPG); (B) a second optional COOH functional polyester obtained from analiphatic diacid and analiphatic diol, and (C) a curing agent that comprises functional groups reactable with the COOH of the polyester(s). The powders are suitable for coating the interior of metal cans especially those holding alcoholic beverages.

Abstract: There is described a thermosetting and/or radiation curable powder with a binder prepared from a polyester (PE) obtained from a polyol with lower amounts of neopentyl glycol (NPG). The powder forms smooth defect free coats and is resistant to contamination from conventional NPG-rich PE. The powder comprises a binder of a co-reactable blend of (i) 40-98% by weight (w/w) at least one OH, COOH or ethylenically functional (fn) PE having acid or OH number 10-100 mg KOH/g, T9>40° C., where the PE is obtained from reacting a polyacid comprising 70-100% weight of terephthalic acid (TPA) and/or isophthalic acid (IPA) and 0-30% w/w another polyacid; with a polyol comprising 0-85% w/w NPG and 15-100% w/w another polyhydric polyol; (ii) 2-60% w/w at least one glycidyl or isocyanate fn polyphenoxy resin; polyepoxy and/or ?-hydroxyalkylamide crosslinker or ethylenically functional oligomer; and (iii) 0.

Abstract: A radiation curable powder coating composition for preparing low gloss coatings, comprises as a binder a mixture of 30 to 90 weight % of one or more (meth)acryloyl group containing amorphous polyester resins having an unsaturated equivalent weight of more than 700 g/double bond and 10 to 70 weight % of one or more (meth)acryloyl group containing acrylic copolymers having an unsaturated equivalent weight of less than 700 g/double bond.

Abstract: A radiation curable powder coating composition for preparing low gloss coatings, comprises as a binder a mixture of 30 to 90 weight % of one or more (meth)acryloyl group containing amorphous polyester resins having an unsaturated equivalent weight of more than 700 g/double bond and an isophthalic acid content of from 65 to 100 weight %, calculated on all the acids, and 10 to 70 weight % of one or more (meth)acryloyl group containing acrylic copolymers having an unsaturated equivalent weight of up to 1250 g/double bond.

Abstract: The present invention relates to powder compositions curable by ultraviolet irradiation or by accelerated electron beams. These powder compositions comprise at least one ethylenically unsaturated resin, and lend to the production of paint and varnish coatings exhibiting a unique combination of properties, inter alia good flow and mechanical properties and above all outstanding adhesion to metal substrates, persisting on ageing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isophthalic acid rich carboxyl functionalized polyester, containing linear chain aliphatic (poly)ether diols, and to thermosetting powder compositions comprising a mixture of the polyester with a beta-hydroxylkylamide group containing cross-linking agent. The invention also relates to the use of said compositions for the preparation of powdered paints and varnishes for the making of coatings and to coating obtained therewith.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermosetting powder compositions which give coatings proving remarkable weatherability, excellent mechanical properties and an outstanding flow containing a binder which comprises a mixture of amorphous polyesters (A) containing from 50 to 100 mol % of isophthalic acid and from 70 to 100 mol % of neopentyl glycol, and (B) which comprises from 75 to 100 mol % of at least one straight-chain saturated di-carboxylic aliphatic acid having from 4 to 14 carbon atoms and from 75 to 100 mol % of at least one branched chain aliphatic diol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to powder compositions curable by ultraviolet irradiation or by accelerated electron beams. These powder compositions comprise at least one ethylenically unsaturated resin, and lend to the production of paint and varnish coatings exhibiting a unique combination of properties, inter alia good flow and mechanical properties and above all outstanding adhesion to metal substrates, persisting on ageing.