Abstract: A method of forming an adhesive bond between two surfaces to form a bonded structure involves the stepsI. applying to at least one of the surfaces a curable composition containing:(i) one or more epoxide group containing materials containing at least two epoxide groups per molecule;(ii) a positive amount of an effectively thermoplastic polyester, which does not react into the curable composition and is present as a blended ingredient, which does not exceed 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of the epoxide and polyester components of the composition, said polyester having a weight average molecular weight from about 1,000 to about 8,000, being nonreactive with the one or more epoxide group containing materials of (a) and being insoluble in the one or more epoxide group containing materials of (i); and(iii) a curing agent adapted to cure the epoxide group containing materials of (i); andII. at least partially curing the curable composition to form the bonded structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a curable filler composition which resists absorption into a porous substrate, particularly one derived from wood, comprising: (1) a liquid, ungelled binder of an unsaturated polyester resin having number average molecular weight of from 500 to 3,000 derived from an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or anhydride thereof, the unsaturated polyester resin having been iminated with an alkylenimine, (2) one or more ethylenically unsaturated compounds different from and cocurable with the unsaturated polyester resin, (3) pigment, (4) a free radical initiator, and (5) optionally a carrier solvent for the filler composition.Disclosed is a method of minimizing absorption of a filler composition into a warm or hot porous substrate.Also disclosed is a porous substrate, particularly one derived from wood, having adhered to a substrate thereof the cured filler composition.

Abstract: A curable composition is composed of(a) one or more epoxide group containing materials containing at least two epoxide groups per molecule;(b) a positive amount of an effectively thermoplastic polyester, which does not react into the curable composition and is present as a blended ingredient, which does not exceed 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of the epoxide and polyester components of the composition, said polyester having a weight average molecular weight of from about 1,000 to about 8,000, being non-reactive with the one or more epoxide group containing materials and being insoluble in the one or more epoxide group containing materials of (a); and(c) a curing agent adapted to cure the one or more epoxide group containing materials of (a).

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a urethane-modified rosin ester which is derived from an isocyanate and a hydroxyl-functional rosin esterification product of a dimerized rosin. The urethane-modified rosin esters, having a high softening point and good compatibility with hydrocarbon solvents, good gelability and good squalene resistance, are particularly suitable as binders for inks such as fast conversion lithographic inks.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a phenolic-modified rosin ester which is derived from a rosin esterification product of a dimerized rosin and a phenolic resin. The phenolic-modified rosin esters, having a high softening point and good compatibility with hydrocarbon solvents and good gelability, are particularly suitable as binders for inks such as lithographic inks.

Abstract: Polymeric microparticles and dispersions of polymeric microparticles in a liquid hydrocarbon are disclosed. The dispersions are prepared by reacting in dispersed form a preformed NCO-prepolymer containing a segment solvated by the liquid hydrocarbon and a segment insoluble in the liquid hydrocarbon with an active hydrogen-containing compound. Reaction proceeds to form polymeric microparticles which are dispersed in the liquid hydrocarbon. Also disclosed are the use of the polymeric microparticles in coating compositions and articles coated with the coating compositions.

Abstract: High solids thermosetting elastomeric coating compositions are disclosed. The resinous binder of the coating compositions is based on a hard polyester polyol containing cyclic moieties plasticized with a soft polyurethane polyol and cured with a curing agent capable of reacting with active hydrogens, for example, an aminoplast curing agent. The coating compositions are particularly useful on elastomeric substrates such as high density polyurethane foams, as well as on metal substrates such as steel and aluminum.

Abstract: Thermosetting elastomeric coating compositions are disclosed. The resinous binder of the coating compositions is based on a hard polyester polyol containing cycloaliphatic moieties plasticized with a soft polyurethane polyol and cured with a curing agent capable of reacting with active hydrogens, for example, an aminoplast curing agent. The coating compositions are particularly useful on elastomeric substrates such as high density polyurethane foams, as well as on metal substrates such as steel and aluminum.

Abstract: Thermosetting elastomeric coating compositions are disclosed. The resinous binder of the coating compositions is based on a hard polyester polyol containing cyclic moieties plasticized with a blend of soft polyurethane polyols, one of which has a high molecular weight and one of which has a low molecular weight, and cured with a curing agent capable of reacting with active hydrogens, for example, an aminoplast curing agent. The coating compositions are resistant to solvent popping and are particularly useful on elastomeric substrates such as high density polyurethane foams, as well as on metal substrates such as steel and aluminum.

Abstract: Coating compositions having a high degree of elasticity, as well as toughness, durability and good metallic pigment pattern control are disclosed. This combination of properties makes the coatings particularly desirable for use on elastomeric substrates such as those associated with automobiles. The coating compositions comprise as a resinous component, an ungelled hydroxyl-containing polyester of high weight average molecular weight. The polyesters can be cured with a curative such as an aminoplast to give coatings having outstanding elastomeric properties and good pigment dispersibility, particularly good metallic pigment pattern control, properties not normally associated with polyesters for use in coating applications.