Abstract: The present invention is directed to a phosphated epoxy resin comprising at least one terminal group comprising a phosphorous atom covalently bonded to the re sin by a carbon-phosphorous bond or by a phosphoester linkage; and at least one carbamate functional group. The present invention is also directed towards aqueous resinous dispersions comprising the phosphated epoxy resin, methods of coating a substrate, coated substrates, and methods of making a phosphated epoxy resin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a phosphated epoxy resin comprising at least one terminal group comprising a phosphorous atom covalently bonded to the resin by a carbon-phosphorous bond or by a phosphoester linkage; and at least one carbamate functional group. The present invention is also directed towards aqueous resinous dispersions comprising the phosphated epoxy resin, methods of coating a substrate, coated substrates, and methods of making a phosphated epoxy resin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a phosphated epoxy resin comprising at least one terminal group comprising a phosphorous atom covalently bonded to the resin by a carbon-phosphorous bond or by a phosphoester linkage; and at least one carbamate functional group. The present invention is also directed towards aqueous resinous dispersions comprising the phosphated epoxy resin, methods of coating a substrate, coated substrates, and methods of making a phosphated epoxy resin.

Abstract: A method for preparing a resin-treated microporous membrane by electrodeposition is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coated substrate comprising: A) an electroconductive composite substrate comprising a resinous matrix reinforced with fibers, and B) a cured coating layer electrophoretically deposited on at least at least a portion of a surface of the substrate, wherein the cured coating layer is deposited from a curable, electrodepositable coating composition comprising: (1) a resin component containing an active hydrogen-containing, cationic or anionic resin comprising an acrylic, polyester, polyurethane and/or polyepoxide polymer; and (2) a curing agent. The present invention is further directed to a process for coating a plastic, electroconductive substrate comprising electrophoretically depositing on the substrate the curable, electrodepositable coating composition described above, and heating the coated substrate to a temperature less than 250° F. for a time sufficient to cure the electrodeposited coating on the substrate.

Abstract: A process for coating a plastic, electroconductive substrate is provided, comprising: (a) electrophoretically depositing on the substrate a curable, electrodepositable coating composition to form an electrodeposited coating over at least a portion of the substrate, the electrodepositable coating composition comprising a resinous phase dispersed in an aqueous medium, said resinous phase comprising: (1) a resin component containing an active hydrogen-containing, cationic or anionic resin comprising an acrylic, polyester, polyurethane and/or polyepoxide polymer; and (2) a curing agent; and (b) heating the coated substrate to a temperature less than 250° F. for a time sufficient to cure the electrodeposited coating on the substrate.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed in which an electrically conductive substrate is immersed into an electrodepositable composition, the substrate serving as an electrode in an electrical circuit comprising the electrode and a counter-electrode immersed in the composition, a coating being applied onto or over at least a portion of the substrate as electric current is passed between the electrodes. The electrodepositable composition comprises: (a) an aqueous medium; (b) an ionic resin; and (c) solid particles.

Abstract: A method for preparing a resin-treated microporous membrane by electrodeposition is disclosed.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed in which an electrically conductive substrate is immersed into an electrodepositable composition, the substrate serving as an electrode in an electrical circuit comprising the electrode and a counter-electrode immersed in the composition, a coating being applied onto or over at least a portion of the substrate as electric current is passed between the electrodes. The electrodepositable composition comprises: (a) an aqueous medium; (b) an ionic resin; and (c) solid particles.

Abstract: A coating/sealant system that includes a coating and a sealant deposited over at least a portion of the coating, in which the coating includes a reaction product formed from reactants comprising a phosphated epoxy resin and a curing agent, and the sealant includes a sulfur-containing polymer.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed in which an electrically conductive substrate is immersed into an electrodepositable composition, the substrate serving as an electrode in an electrical circuit comprising the electrode and a counter-electrode immersed in the composition, a coating being applied onto or over at least a portion of the substrate as electric current is passed between the electrodes. The electrodepositable composition comprises: (a) an aqueous medium; (b) an ionic resin; and (c) solid particles.

Abstract: A coating/sealant system that includes a coating and a sealant deposited over at least a portion of the coating, in which the coating includes a reaction product formed from reactants comprising a phosphated epoxy resin and a curing agent, and the sealant includes a sulfur-containing polymer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coated substrate comprising: A) an electroconductive composite substrate comprising a resinous matrix reinforced with fibers, and B) a cured coating layer electrophoretically deposited on at least at least a portion of a surface of the substrate, wherein the cured coating layer is deposited from a curable, electrodepositable coating composition comprising: (1) a resin component containing an active hydrogen-containing, cationic or anionic resin comprising an acrylic, polyester, polyurethane and/or polyepoxide polymer; and (2) a curing agent. The present invention is further directed to a process for coating a plastic, electroconductive substrate comprising electrophoretically depositing on the substrate the curable, electrodepositable coating composition described above, and heating the coated substrate to a temperature less than 250° F. for a time sufficient to cure the electrodeposited coating on the substrate.

Abstract: A process for applying a coating on aluminum substrates by anionic or cationic electrodeposition of an electrodeposition coating including an aqueous dispersion of one or more lanthanide series elements having a +3/+4 oxidation state and phosphated epoxy resin made by phosphating a polyepoxide with both phosphoric acid and an organophosphonic acid and/or an organophosphinic acid. The coating has a reduced tendency to form pinholes.

Abstract: A substrate includes an iron-nickel alloy core or a cobalt-nickel ferrous alloy core, a chromium conversion coating on at least a portion of the core, and an insulating coating on the chromium conversion coating. A method of making a substrate includes: providing an iron-nickel alloy core or a cobalt-nickel ferrous alloy core, applying a chromium conversion coating on at least a portion of the core, and applying an insulating coating on the chromium conversion coating.

Abstract: A mechanochromic coating composition is disclosed comprising a polymeric network incorporating a plurality of ring-opening mechanophores each bound at two positions thereof within said polymeric network.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed in which an electrically conductive substrate is immersed hit electrodepositable composition, the substrate serving as an electrode in an electrical circuit comprising the electrode and a counter-electrode immersed in the composition, a coating being applied onto or over at least a portion of the substrate as electric current is passed between the electrodes. The electrodepositable composition comprises: (a) an aqueous medium; (b) an ionic resin; and (c) solid particles.

Abstract: A mechanochromic coating composition is disclosed comprising a polymeric network incorporating a plurality of ring-opening mechanophores each bound at two positions thereof within said polymeric network.

Abstract: A coating/sealant system that includes a coating and a sealant deposited over at least a portion of the coating, in which the coating includes a reaction product formed from reactants comprising a phosphated epoxy resin and a curing agent, and the sealant includes a sulfur-containing polymer.

Abstract: A process for applying a coating on aluminum substrates by anionic electrodeposition of a phosphated epoxy resin made by phosphating a polyepoxide with both phosphoric acid and an organophosphonic acid and/or an organophosphinic acid. The coating has a reduced tendency to form pinholes.