Abstract: Derivatives of esterdiol alkoxylates obtained by reaction thereof with an isocyanate, as well as the anhydride capped products thereof. Formulations containing the above are also claimed.

Abstract: Derivatives of esterdiol alkoxylates obtained by reaction thereof with an anhydride, isocyanate or epoxide, as well as the anhydride capped products of the derivatives of the two latter. Formulations containing the above are also claimed.

Abstract: High solids coating compositions comprising a polycaprolactone derivative and a mixture of a methylolated melamine and a low molecular weight polyol; and, optionally, solvent and catalyst. The polycaprolactone derivative used in the coating compositions is the reaction product of a polycaprolactone polyol, a polyisocyanate and an anhydride of a polycarboxylic acid; the polycaprolactone polyol has an average of at least two hydroxyl groups in the molecule, a hydroxyl number of from about 15 to about 600 and an average molecular weight of from about 290 to about 6,000. The carboxylic acid anhydride mentioned has at least one intramolecular carboxylic anhydride group. The polycaprolactone derivatives are water insoluble.

Abstract: High solids coating compositions comprising a polycaprolactone derivative and a mixture of a methylolated melamine and a low molecular weight polyol; and, optionally, solvent and catalyst. The polycaprolactone derivative used in the coating compositions is the reaction products of a polycaprolactone polyol, a diepoxide and an anhydride of a polycarboxylic acid; the polycaprolactone polyol has an average of at least two hydroxyl groups in the molecule, a hydroxyl number of from about 15 to about 600 and an average molecular weight of from about 290 to about 6,000. The carboxylic acid anhydride mentioned has at least one intramolecular carboxylic anhydride group. The polycaprolactone derivatives are water insoluble.

Abstract: Compositions comprising an ester diol alkoxylate in conjunction with crosslinkers, or polycaprolactone polyols or derivatives thereof, or low molecular weight polyols, or isocyanates, or latexes have been produced that are useful as coatings, inks and adhesives.

Abstract: Compositions of urethane derivatives of acrylated epoxidized soybean oil, which are the reaction products of an organic isocyanate with the reaction product of epoxidized soybean oil with acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, and an acrylyl compound are useful as coatings and inks; photosensitizers and/or pigments can optionally be present. The compositions can be cured by radiation.

Abstract: Mixtures of the unsaturated maleic anhydride modified adduct of a polycaprolactone polyol and an ethylenically unsaturated monomer are copolymerized. The resulting polymers are useful as coatings or in the production of films and shaped molded articles.

Abstract: Water soluble, high solids urethane coating compositions comprising a polycaprolactone derivative, an aliphatic polyisocyanate and water. The polycaprolactone derivative is a water soluble, carboxyl modified oligomer addition reaction product mixture obtained by the reaction of polycaprolactone polyol and an anhydride of a polycarboxylic acid to produce a water insoluble adduct that on reaction with an inorganic or organic base produces the water soluble, carboxyl modified oligomer addition reaction product mixtures which are eminently suitable for the production of urethane coating compositions of this invention. The polycaprolactone polyol reacted with the polycarboxylic acid has an average at least two hydroxyl groups in the molecule, a hydroxyl number of from about 15 to about 600 and an average molecular weight of from about 290 to about 6,000. The carboxylic acid anhydride has at least one intramolecular carboxylic anhydride group.

Abstract: The urethane derivatives of acrylated epoxidized soybean oil, which is the reaction product of epoxidized soybean oil with acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, are produced by the reaction of acrylated epoxidized soybean oil with an organic isocyanate. The derivatives are useful alone, or in conjunction with a photosensitizer, and/or a pigment as inks and coatings. The ink and coating compositions can be cured by radiation.

Abstract: Coating compositions are cured by initially treating them for a brief period with ionizing or non-ionizing radiation whereby they are partially cured and then completing the cure by a thermal treatment. This two-step process decreases the amount of volatiles escaping into the atmosphere and it also permits the use of compounds not useful in the past and allows significant improvement in film properties such as adhesion to metal. The initial radiation cure can be with electron beam, ultraviolet mercury lamp, plasma arc or other radiation means; the thermal cure is carried out by any heat means.