Abstract: Unsymmetrical polyurethane polyol prepolymers are disclosed for use in the formation of coating compositions. The prepolymers are prepared as a reaction product of a diisocyanate with a short chain aliphatic dial and a long chain polymeric diol. The prepolymers are intended as the first component for reaction with a second component polyisocyanate in a two-component coating composition. The coating compositions exhibit excellent abrasion resistance and weatherability, and are particularly useful as coatings for polymeric window transparencies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to glazing comprising a sheet of glass (4), a film (3) of damping material, and a rigid sheet (5), the assembly being laminated and comprising one or more exciters fastened to the glazing.

Abstract: A composite multi-layer barrier is produced by first vapor depositing a barrier under vacuum over a substrate and then depositing an additional barrier at atmospheric pressure in a preferably thermoplastic layer. The resulting multi-layer barrier is used to coat an article in a lamination process wherein the thermoplastic layer is fused onto itself and the surface of the article. The vacuum-deposited barrier may include of a first leveling polymer layer followed by an inorganic barrier material sputtered over the leveling layer and of an additional polymeric layer flash evaporated, deposited, and cured under vacuum. The thermoplastic polymeric layer is then deposited by extrusion, drawdown or roll coating at atmospheric pressure. The resulting multi-layer barrier may be stacked using the thermoplastic layer as bonding agent. Nano-particles may be included in the thermoplastic layer to improve barrier properties. A desiccant material may also be included or added as a separate layer.

Abstract: A thermosensitive light-adjusting material is formed by reacting 18-84% polymer polyols and/or terminal hydroxyl-containing polymers which are formed by reacting polymer polyols and diisocyanate, with 15-80% terminal hydroxy-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomers through light or heat polymerization reaction. A process for preparing the thermosensitive light-adjusting material and an optical device comprising thereof. The light-adjusting ability is high, the light-adjusting range is broad, and mechanical capability is good. The preparation method is simple, short-circle, and high effective, so it can be applied in industry, furthermore, because of no organic solvents, the method's advantages are low cost and without pollution.

Abstract: Item comprising glass, wherein at least one portion of the surface of the glass has been adhesive-bonded to a thermoplastic polyurethane without any chemical adhesion promoter.

Abstract: The present invention includes conformable retroreflective structures. In some embodiments, the conformable retroreflective structures are also shrink resistant. The conformable retroreflective structures include a transparent plasticized polyvinyl chloride film having a first side and a second side; a first transparent polymer layer overlying the first side of the plasticized polyvinyl chloride film; a second transparent polymer layer overlying the second side of the plasticized polyvinyl chloride film; an array of retroreflective cube-corner elements underlying the second transparent polymer layer; and a plasticizer resistant adhesive underlying the array of retroreflective cube-corner elements. In some embodiments, the first and second transparent polymer layers are transparent, radiation-cured polymer layers.

Abstract: The present invention describes a transparent plate of lithium aluminosilicate glass ceramic showing a high transmission, a process for producing same and transparent plate laminates comprising at least one plate of the lithium aluminosilicate glass ceramic of the invention and the use thereof as armored glass or bullet-proof vest.

Abstract: A flexible roofing membrane or shingle comprising: —a reinforcement carrier, —a paint layer comprising between 10 and 70% wt of a binder having a polyurethane component and optionally an acrylic polymer component, wherein said binder has a Tg<?10° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (a) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; (b) about 0.05 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; and (c) about 0.1 to about 0.95 equivalents of at least one diol having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein the reaction product components are essentially free of polyester polyol and polyether polyol and the reaction components are maintained at a temperature of at least about 100° C. for at least about 10 minutes, compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Laminate structures comprising one or more sheets of material bonded together with an adhesive polymer. The adhesive polymer is a polyester amide, polyester urethane, or polyester urea.

Abstract: Disclosed is a urethane emulsion which enables to obtain a cured product having excellent water repellency. This urethane emulsion is obtained by stirring a urethane prepolymer composition containing a urethane prepolymer having a carboxy group, a neutralizing agent and water. This urethane emulsion is characterized in that the urethane prepolymer is obtained by reacting, at a specific ratio, a polyisocyanate compound having two or more isocyanate groups, a siloxane-containing polyol compound having two or more hydroxy groups and dimethyl siloxane and/or a fluorine-containing polyol having two or more hydroxy groups and fluoroethylene, and a carboxy group-containing compound having two or more hydroxy groups and a carboxy group.

Abstract: Solvent-based coatings having writable-erasable surfaces are provided. The coatings have many desirable attributes. For example, the coatings cure rapidly under ambient conditions, have low VOC emissions upon curing, and have reduced tendency to form ghost images, even after prolonged normal use.

Abstract: Provided is a transparent and light-weight ballistic resistant safety glazing comprising an ionomer sheet. The ionomer sheet comprises an ionomer derived from a parent acid copolymer that comprises copolymerized units of an ?-olefin having 2 to 10 carbon atoms and, based on the total weight of the acid copolymer, about 20 to about 30 wt % of copolymerized units of an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms. The ionomer is neutralized to a level of about 5% to about 90%, based on the total carboxylic acid content of the acid copolymer, and further comprises at least one cation. Further provided are articles comprising the light-weight ballistic resistant safety glazing.

Abstract: Described are optical elements made of a substrate and a curable film-forming composition applied to at least a portion of the substrate to form a coating thereon. The curable film-forming composition comprises: i) a resinous material comprising a monomer, oligomer, and/or polymer containing reactive functional groups; ii) a curing agent having two or more reactive functional groups that are reactive with functional groups in the resinous material of i); and iii) a material different from i) and ii), comprising a blocked isocyanate group blocked with a blocking agent capable of deblocking at a low temperature. The material of iii) is present in the curable film-forming composition at least in an amount sufficient to improve adhesion between the curable film-forming composition and the substrate and/or a superposed coating compared to a substantially identical optical element that does not comprise the material of iii) in the curable film-forming composition.

Abstract: Described are compositions containing fluorinated polyether isocyanate derived silane compounds for treating substrates such as hard surfaces, e.g. ceramic and/or glass, to render them oil and water repellent, and stain resistant, articles having coatings comprising such compounds, and methods for applying such coatings.

Abstract: A composite article and method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a polyurethane-polyurea layer is disposed on a substrate. The polyurethane-polyurea layer includes a reaction product of an isocyanate component having from about 10% to about 90% of a toluene diisocyanate, by weight of the isocyanate component, and an isocyanate-reactive component having amine-terminated and/or hydroxyl-terminated compounds. The polyurethane-polyurea layer provides blast and fragment protection from explosive devices as well as ballistic mitigation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to adhesion promoter compositions which comprise at least one binder having isocyanate groups. This specific binder is prepared from a mixture of a polyester resin A, at least one monomeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate, and at least one polyisocyanate B, where the proportion of monomeric MDI is ?2% by weight of the overall composition. Such adhesion promoter compositions are particularly suitable for new generation automotive paint systems and are very desirable from an ecological and toxicological point of view owing to their low content of monomeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI).

Abstract: To provide a glass substrate with protective glass which suppresses formation of microscopic scratches on the back surface of the glass substrate in the production process for a display device, and which prevents a strength decrease in the process or formation of etch pits after a chemical etching treatment; a process for producing a display device by using the glass substrate with protective glass; and a double-sided removable resin sheet for the glass substrate with protective glass. A glass substrate with protective glass, which comprises a glass substrate and a protective glass plate laminated on each other, and which is characterized in that the glass substrate and the protective glass plate are laminated by a double-sided removal resin sheet.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (a) an isocyanate functional urethane prepolymer comprising a reaction product of components including: (i) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; and (ii) about 0.1 to about 0.5 equivalents of at least one diol having 2 to 18 carbon atoms; and (b) about 0.05 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; and (c) up to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one polyol different from branched polyol (b) and having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein the reaction product components are essentially free of polyester polyol and polyether polyol; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.

Abstract: A composite of glass and hot melt composition including glass; a primer layer formed on the glass using a primer containing a film forming resin and at least one alkoxysilyl group-containing compound selected from the group consisting of isocyanate silane and a reaction product of aminosilane and epoxysilane; and a hot melt layer formed on the primer layer using a hot melt composition containing an aromatic polyester (a), and its production method are provided. The resulting composite of glass and hot melt composition is excellent in water-resistant adhesion to glass.

Abstract: The present invention relates to one-component moisture-curing compositions comprising at least one isocyanate-containing polyurethane polymer P which has a mean molecular weight of at least 4000 g/mol, and at least one polyaldimine ALD of the formula (I) or (II), where the content of isocyanate groups is at most 3.5% by weight, based on the sum of the isocyanate-containing constituents present in the composition. The compositions are suitable especially as sealants and are notable for good low-temperature performance.

Abstract: A laminated glazing comprises two plies of glass having an interlayer structure laminated therebetween. The interlayer structure comprises a first sheet of an interlayer material framing a suspended particle device film incorporated therein. The interlayer material is chosen to minimise the migration of the components of the interlayer material into the suspended particle device film. Preferably, the interlayer material does not contain plasticizers, or contains a plasticizer which does not diffuse into the suspended particle device film structure.

Abstract: A coating composition comprises a crosslinkable carbamate-functional resin and an aminoplast. The aminoplast comprises the reaction product of an aldehyde and a melamine. The aminoplast has a content of imino groups of less than or equal to about 10%, a content of alkylol groups of at least about 7%, and a remainder of groups being alkoxyalkyl groups, all based on a total number of reactive sites present in the melamine prior to reaction. A coating system includes a clear coat layer that comprises the reaction product of the crosslinkable carbamate-functional resin and the aminoplast. Threshold adhesion strength, in accordance with MVSS standards, can be achieved between glass and the coating system when the crosslinkable carbamate-functional resin and the specific aminoplast set forth above are reacted to form the clear coat layer, while minimizing problems associated with high viscosity of aminoplasts having a high content of imino groups of greater than 10%.

Abstract: Provided is a coated glass mat having enhanced flame and fire resistance properties. The glass mat comprises nonwoven glass fibers and a coating comprised of a silicate. The coated glass mat is particularly useful as a facer in the building industry.

Abstract: To provide a glass substrate with protective glass which suppresses formation of microscopic scratches on the back surface of the glass substrate in the production process for a display device, and which prevents a strength decrease in the process or formation of etch pits after a chemical etching treatment; a process for producing a display device by using the glass substrate with protective glass; and silicone for release paper for the glass substrate with protective glass. A glass substrate with protective glass, which comprises a glass substrate and a protective glass substrate laminated on each other, and which is characterized in that the glass substrate and the protective glass substrate are laminated by a resin layer having removability.

Abstract: The invention relates to moisture-reactive hotmelt adhesive compositions which comprise at least one polyurethane prepolymer P1 being liquid at room temperature containing isocyanate groups and also at least one linear polyurethane P2 being solid at room temperature which comprises polycaprolactone segments, contains hydroxyl groups and has a melt viscosity of 100-300 Pa·s at 170° C. The compositions are notable in particular for a prolonged open time.

Abstract: Described herein are polarizing articles and methods of making the same. The methods are useful in preparing polarizing articles having high durability and increased polarizing efficiency. The polarizing articles are useful in any article where it is desirable to reduce or remove glare.

Abstract: A composite interlayer suitable for using laminated glass includes a layer of plasticized polyvinyl butyral sandwiched between second and third polymeric layers. In a preferred embodiment, at least one and preferably both of the second and third layers are less than 5 mils thick and formed of polyurethane.

Abstract: A method for bonding a substantially transparent substrate within an opening of a structure, including steps of applying to a substantially transparent substrate a primer composition that includes a colorant; applying an adhesive to the structure defining the opening; and installing the substantially transparent substrate within the opening, wherein the resulting installed substrate is substantially free of any ceramic enamel. Also disclosed are assemblies that include a primer composition that includes a colorant and is substantially free of any ceramic enamel.

Abstract: A self-healing composite material comprising a fibre-reinforced polymeric matrix, wherein the polymeric matrix comprises a thermosetting polymer and a thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: Novel, poison-blocking compositions and methods of using those compositions to form poison-blocking layers are provided. The compositions comprise a typical composition used in microlithographic processes, but with a poison-blocking additive included in that composition. The preferred additive is a compound comprising one or more blocked isocyanates. Upon heating to certain temperatures, the blocking group is released from the isocyanate, leaving behind a moiety that is highly reactive with the poisonous amines generated by typical dielectric layers.

Abstract: An aqueous composition with a sediment content ?5%, comprising a polyurethane dispersion wherein the polyurethane has an acid value in the range of from 25 to 65 mgKOH/g and comprises (i) 36 to 60 wt % of at least one aromatic polyisocyanate and where the polyurethane is prepared in the presence of (a) ?5 wt % of 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone by weight of the polyurethane, (b) 5 to 100 wt % of 1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidinone by weight of polyurethane and (c) water.

Abstract: This invention is glass laminate article comprising a mar-resistant clear coat. A laminate of the present invention resists scratches, and is easily repairable and even self-healable at temperatures above about 40° C.

Abstract: Item comprising glass, wherein at least one portion of the surface of the glass has been adhesive-bonded to a thermoplastic polyurethane without any chemical adhesion promoter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to free-radically curable coating compositions, to methods of curing such coating compositions, and to their use.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of multiple layer glass panels having multiple polymer layers disposed thereon, and more specifically, the present invention is in the field of multiple pane windows having multiple polymer layers disposed thereon wherein a moisture barrier layer is included.

Abstract: A composite of glass and hot melt composition including glass; a primer layer formed on the glass using a primer containing a film forming resin and at least one alkoxysilyl group-containing compound selected from the group consisting of isocyanate silane and a reaction product of aminosilane and epoxysilane; and a hot melt layer formed on the primer layer using a hot melt composition containing an aromatic polyester (a), and its production method are provided. The resulting composite of glass and hot melt composition is excellent in water-resistant adhesion to glass.

Abstract: The current invention relates to a coating composition comprising a polyisocyanate compound, a hydroxyl-functional film-forming polymer, and a non-volatile branched monoalcohol. An aliphatic branched monoalcohol is preferred. More preferred are long chain non-volatile branched monoalcohols. This results in coating compositions that have improved flow behavior and that produce coatings having improved appearance without an adverse effect on other properties. The invention also relates to a multi-component coating composition. Preferably, the multi-component coating composition is a two-component coating composition comprising a polyisocyanate component and a hydroxyl-functional component, wherein the hydroxyl-functional component, in addition to the hydroxyl-functional film forming polymer also comprises the non-volatile branched monoalcohol.

Abstract: The present invention includes polymer interlayers that are used in multiple layer glazing panels. Interlayers of the present invention comprise a thermoplastic polymer, a plasticizer, and a fumed silica that has been modified to impart hydrophobic character. Interlayers incorporating such components have improved tensile modulus, moisture resistance, creep performance, anticorrosion effect, glass adhesion, and are well suited to a variety of applications, including, but not limited to, acoustic applications.

Abstract: A bonded vehicular glass assembly utilizes a two-component urethane adhesive to attach an attachment member at a glass panel to form a joint suitable for use on a vehicle. The attachment member may be a hinge, or a latch, or the like. Related methods of forming and of attaching components to glass are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention is glass laminate article comprising a mar-resistant clearcoat. A laminate of the present invention resists scratches, and is easily repairable and even self-healable at temperatures above about 40° C.

Abstract: The present invention is a laminate comprising at least one layer of an polyallylamine-based coating that is and in direct contact with at least one other polymeric layer.

Abstract: A structural element of closed-cell polyurethane rigid foam, with good thermal insulation and improved sound absorption is achieved by means of surface depressions satisfying specified criteria.

Abstract: Novel sizing compositions, their preparation and use. The compositions contain water-dispersible and/or water-soluble and alkylamine-blocked polyisocyanates, film-forming resins, coupling agents and lubricants. The isocyanates are synthesized from at least one polyisocyanate, at least one ionic and/or potentially ionic and/or nonionic compound, and at least one blocking agent which is at least 20% by weight aralkylamines.

Abstract: A method of acoustically attenuating noises of structure-borne origin in an article of manufacture by installing a laminated window having a glass sheet and an intermediate film, where the film has a loss factor tan ? greater than 0.6 and a shear modulus G? smaller than 2×107 N/m2 in a temperature range between 10 and 60° C. and in a frequency range between 50 and 10,000 Hz.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a binder composition containing A) at least one aqueous polyurethane-polyurea dispersion and B) at least one stabilizer containing a) at least one amine having a structural unit corresponding to formula (I) ?which has no hydrazide groups, b) at least one compound having a structural unit corresponding to formula (II) —CO—NH—NH—??(II) ?and c) optionally a stabilizing compound other than a) and b). The polyurethane dispersions are manufactured in the presence of components a) and b). It is possible for components a) and b), depending on the grade used, to be incorporated into the polymer framework as structural units.

Abstract: Blocked polyisocyanates and one-component stoving systems containing these blocked polyisocyanates, and the preparation thereof and their use for the preparation of lacquers, paints, adhesives and elastomers. The blocked polyisocyanates are derived from polyisocyanates reacted with secondary amines and cationic, anionic and/or nonionic hydrophilizing agents such that they are incorporated into the polyisocyanate at a ratio of from 20:1 to 1:1, wherein the blocking agents correspond to the formula R1–R4 can be identical or different and independently of one another denote hydrogen, C1–C6-alkyl or C3–C6-cycloalkyl, R5 denotes C1–C10-alkyl, C3–C10-cycloalkyl, and B represents ?wherein R6–R8 can be identical or different and independently of one another denote C1–C6-alkyl and/or C1–C6-cycloalkyl, R9 denotes hydrogen or C3–C6-alkyl or C3–C6-cycloalkyl.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is glazing which incorporates at least one electrically controllable system having variable optical and/or energy properties, especially in the form of a system comprising one or more reversible-insertion materials of the electrochromic-system type, in the form of an optical-valve or viologen-based system or in the form of a liquid-crystal or cholesteric-gel system. This glazing also includes at least one means for adjusting the optical appearance conferred on the said glazing by the said system, these means comprising at least one coating having antireflection properties in the visible.

Abstract: This invention provides a resin-cemented optical element comprising a base member and a resin layer formed on the surface of the base member and comprising a cured product of a photosensitive resin composition, and the resin layer has (1) a refractive index of 1.55 or more, (2) a visible-light inner transmittance of 95% or more in a 100 ?m thick area, (3) a rate of hygroscopic dimensional change of 0.4% or less, (4) a durometer hardness of HDD 70 or more, (5) a gel percentage of 95% or more, (6) a glass transition temperature of 95° C. or above or (7) a rate of shrinkage on curing of 7% or less; and a production process for the element and an optical article having the element.

Abstract: Coatings are provided in which biopolymers may be covalently linked to a substrate. Such biopolymers include those that impart thromboresistance and/or biocompatibility to the substrate, which may be a medical device. Coatings disclosed herein include those that permit coating of a medical device in a single layer, including coatings that permit applying the single layer without a primer. Suitable biopolymers include heparin complexes, and linkage may be provided by a silane having isocyanate functionality.