Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in the form of an emulsion, comprising: (a) at least one oil-absorbable organic particle which has an oil-absorbing capacity of 170 ml/100 g or more, preferably 250 ml/100 g or more, and more preferably 400 ml/100 g or more, and a volume-average particle size of less than 30 ?m, preferably less than 25 ?m, and more preferably less than 20 ?m, (b) at least one oil; (c) at least one emulsifier; (d) water; and (e) optionally at least one additional oil-absorbable particle, wherein the oil-absorbing capacity of the total of the (a) oil-absorbable organic particle and the (e) additional oil-absorbable particle in the composition is more than 170 ml/100. The composition according to the present invention can provide long-lasting matte effects, while imparting excellent texture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising: (a) at least one oil; (b) at least one first polyglyceryl fatty acid ester having an HLB value of 13.0 or more, preferably 13.5 or more, and more preferably 14.0 or more; (c) at least one second polyglyceryl fatty acid ester having an HLB value of 10.0 or less, preferably 9.0 or less, and more preferably 8.0 or less; and (d) water, wherein the composition has a turbidity of 150 NTU or less, preferably 130 NTU or less, and more preferably 110 NTU or less. The composition according to the present invention can be less sticky.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in the form of an emulsion, comprising: (a) at least one oil-absorbable organic particle which has an oil-absorbing capacity of 170 ml/100 g or more, preferably 250 ml/100 g or more, and more preferably 400 ml/100 g or more, and a volume-average particle size of less than 30 ?m, preferably less than 25 ?m, and more preferably less than 20 ?m, (b) at least one oil; (c) at least one emulsifier; (d) water; and (e) optionally at least one additional oil-absorbable particle, wherein the oil-absorbing capacity of the total of the (a) oil-absorbable organic particle and the (e) additional oil-absorbable particle in the composition is more than 170 ml/100. The composition according to the present invention can provide long-lasting matte effects, while imparting excellent texture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: (i) at least one oxide of an alkaline earth metal (ii) at least one metal soap, preferably a metal salt of C10-30 fatty acid, and (iii) an aqueous phase. The cosmetic composition according to the present invention can provide a long-wear effect, especially a long-wear makeup effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: (i) at least one oxide of an alkaline earth metal (ii) at least one metal soap, preferably a metal salt of C10-30 fatty acid, and (iii) an aqueous phase. The cosmetic composition according to the present invention can provide a long-wear effect, especially a long-wear makeup effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: (i) at least one oxide of an alkaline earth metal, (ii) at least one carboxylic acid having a pKa equal to or greater than 3.5, and (iii) an aqueous phase. The cosmetic composition according to the present invention can provide a long-wear effect, especially a long-wear makeup effect.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a paint composition comprising a hydroxyl group containing resin (A), comprising structural units based on 2,2-dimethylolalkanoic acid, having a hydroxyl group value of from 200 to 400 mgKOH/g, and comprising less than 25 weight % in the resin solid fraction of structural units based on a lactone compound; a hydroxyl group containing resin (B), having a hydroxyl group value from 50 to 200 mgKOH/g, and comprising from 25 to 75 weight % in the resin solid fraction of structural units based on a lactone compound; and a crosslinking agent (C) comprising at least two OH-reactive functional groups per molecule; wherein the resin solid fraction weight ratio (A)/(B) of the hydroxyl group containing resin (A) and the hydroxyl group containing resin (B) is from 90/10 to 10/90.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coating compositions comprising at least one binder and at least one curing agent. The curing agent comprises an aliphatic polyisocyanate and a CH-acidic compound. The compositions are suitable for use in clearcoats.

Abstract: Disclosed are hydroxyl-functional binders having an OH number greater than or equal to 180 mg KOH/g as determined in accordance with DIN 53240 and a solubility parameter SP=10, and to clearcoat compositions comprising said binders. Also disclosed are processes for preparing the disclosed hydroxyl-functional binders, methods of making coated automotive substrates by applying the disclosed clearcoat compositions to automotive substrates, and to coated substrates made therefrom.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat-hardenable paint composition comprising a base resin, wherein the base resin comprises (A) a lactone modified resin comprising hydroxyl groups, wherein 20 to 70 weight percent of the structural units are based on the lactone compound, and the hydroxyl group value is from 50 to 400 mgKOH/g, and (B) an acrylic resin comprising hydroxyl groups and cyclic structures, wherein 10 to 80 weight percent of structural units are based on a radically polymerizable monomer comprising a cyclic structure, the hydroxyl group value is from 50 to 150 mgKOH/g, and the crosslinking resin is an isocyanate compound, wherein the weight ratio of the solid fractions of (A):(B) in the base resin is from 95:5 to 20:80.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a paint composition comprising a carboxyl group containing resin comprising two or more carboxyl groups per molecule, having an acid number of from 100 to 300 mgKOH/g and a weight average molecular weight of from 2,000 to 30,000, obtained by the copolymerization of a carboxyl group containing radically polymerizable monomer and another radically polymerizable monomer, wherein the carboxyl group containing resin comprises 5 to 50 weight percent of structural units based on a lactone compound, based on resin solids; an epoxy group containing resin, comprising two or more epoxy groups per molecule; an ultraviolet absorber; and a light stabilizer having a pKb value of at least 9; wherein the molar ratio of the carboxyl groups of the carboxyl group containing resin to the epoxy groups of the epoxy group containing resin is 3:1 to 1:3.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a paint composition, comprising a hydroxyl group containing resin (A), having a hydroxyl group value of from 200 to 400 mgKOH/g, and comprising in a resin solid fraction less than 25 weight % of structural units based on a lactone compound, a hydroxyl group containing resin (B), having a hydroxyl group value of from 50 to 200 mgKOH/g, and comprising in the resin solid fraction from 25 to 75 weight % of structural units based on a lactone compound, and a crosslinking agent (C) comprising at least one functional group which reacts with hydroxyl groups, wherein the proportions by weight (A)/(B) of the hydroxyl group containing resin (A) and the hydroxyl group containing resin (B), based on the resin solid fraction, are from 90/10 to 10/90.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a clear paint composition, comprising (A) an acrylic copolymer comprising from 35 to 50 wt % ?-caprolactone structural units, based on the resin solid fraction, and wherein the hydroxyl number is from 200 to 340 mgKOH/g and the weight average molecular weight is from 5,000 to 15,000 and (B) a non-yellowing type polyisocyanate compound, wherein the isocyanate group of the (B) component is included in a proportion of from 0.5 to 2 equivalents per 1 equivalent of hydroxyl group of the (A) component, wherein the Young's modulus of the hardened paint film obtained from said paint composition is not more than 1.5 Pa, wherein the molecular weight of intercrosslinking of the cured coating film (Mc) is not more than 350 g/mol, and wherein the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the hardened paint film is at least 65° C.

Abstract: The provision of a paint composition that affords a paint film of excellent acid rain resistance, contamination resistance, water resistance, weather resistance and painting workability, with particularly excellent resistance to vehicle wash damage; and a painting and finishing method, and painted articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydroxyl-containing resin composition for a coating material, characterized in comprising a hydroxyl-containing resin that has a hydroxyl value of 50 to 400 mg KOH/g and a weight-average molecular weight of 2,000 to 100,000, and in being a resin obtained by copolymerizing, in the presence of (a) an acid compound containing one carboxyl group and two or more hydroxyl groups, (b) a radical-polymerizable monomer having an epoxy group and (c) another radical-polymerizable monomer, or a resin obtained by the addition reaction of (a) an acid compound containing one carboxyl group and two or more hydroxyl groups with a copolymer of (b) a radical-polymerizable monomer having an epoxy group and (c) another radical-polymerizable monomer. The invention also relates to a coating composition comprising the resin composition and a crosslinking agent, to a coating finishing method in which the coating composition is used, and to a coated article coated by the method.