Abstract: Aqueous self-crosslinking copolymer dispersions ABC obtainable by free-radically initiated copolymerization in the first stage of a monomer mixture A comprising olefinically unsaturated monomers A1 having carbonyl groups, unsaturated carboxylic acids or monoesters of unsaturated dicarboxylic acids A2, monomers A3 selected from vinylaromatic compounds, n-butyl methacrylate and also alkyl esters of unsaturated carboxylic acids or dialkyl esters of unsaturated dicarboxylic acids, esters A4 selected from alkyl esters of unsaturated carboxylic acids of dialkyl esters of unsaturated dicarboxylic acids, and other free-radically polymerizable monomers A5, and subsequent addition of a second monomer mixture B and further polymerization in the second stage, the mixture B comprising olefinically unsaturated monomers B1 corresponding to A1, esters B2 corresponding to A4, and monomers B3 corresponding to A5, and subsequently adding compounds C having hydrazine or hydrazide groups.

Abstract: A base-neutralized, water-diluted coating comprises (A) a polyhydroxyl-functional resin of an acrylate resin or an oil-free polyester containing urethane groups, (B) an amino resin partially etherified with an alcohol, (C) a basic neutralizing agent, (D) water, and (E) a water-insoluble crosslinking catalyst of a strong organic or inorganic acid such as p-toluenesulfonic acid blocked with a monoepoxide, diepoxide or lactone.

Abstract: An aqueous matte coating composition containing an aqueous dispersion (I) prepared by dispersing into water (B) a water-dispersible vinyl copolymer prepared by subjecting a monomer mixture of radically polymerizable unsaturated monomers including an unsaturated monomer having a polymerizable unsaturated double bond and an alkoxysilyl group in one molecule to radical polymerization in the presence of (A) a silicate compound consisting of organosilicate and/or its condensate, having an alkoxysilyl group, an acid value of 15 to 150 mg KOH/g and a hydroxyl value of 30 to 200 mg KOH/g, and including the silicate compound (A), and (C) a melamine resin not having complete compatibility with the vinyl copolymer (B).

Abstract: An aqueous matte coating composition containing an aqueous dispersion (I) prepared by dispersing into water (B) a water-dispersible vinyl copolymer prepared by subjecting a monomer mixture of radically polymerizable unsaturated monomers including an unsaturated monomer having a polymerizable unsaturated double bond and an alkoxysilyl group in one molecule to radical polymerization in the presence of (A) a silicate compound consisting of organosilicate and/or its condensate, having an alkoxysilyl group, an acid value of 15 to 150 mg KOH/g and a hydroxyl value of 30 to 200 mg KOH/g, and including the silicate compound (A), and (C) a melamine resin not having complete compatibility with the vinyl copolymer (B).

Abstract: The invention relates to nonaqueous coatings containing a polyacrylate resin and a urea group-containing thixotropic agent and having improved surface properties. The polyacrylate resin is prepared by polymerizing (a) from 16 to 51% by weight of a hydroxyl group-containing ester of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid or of a mixture of such monomers; (b)from 32 to 84% by weight of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic ester of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid which is different from (a) and has at least 4 carbon atoms in the alcohol radical or of a mixture of such monomers; (c) from 0 to 2% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or of a mixture of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, and (d)from 0 to 30% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer which is different from (a), (b) and (c) or of a mixture of such monomers.

Abstract: A breathable film having improved processing properties and reduced cost includes a breathable film-forming layer composition including a matrix polymer, a particulate organic filler, and a compatibilizer. The particulate organic filler is incompatible with the matrix polymer and tends to agglomerate when mixed with the matrix polymer alone. The compatibilizer achieves thermodynamic equilibrium between the matrix polymer and filler within a defined filler particle size range suitable for producing stretched breathable film. The film processes more easily than breathable films containing inorganic fillers, and is less expensive to manufacture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel hybrid lacquer composition, which can be obtained by treating an organosilane compound with water in the presence of a polycarboxylic acid. The lacquer composition can be prepared, in a simple manner in a short period of time and has a good pot life. Lacquer coatings obtained by thermally curing the lacquer composition exhibit good optical properties as well as a good wear-resistance and chemical resistance. The lacquer composition adheres well to polar synthetic-resin substrates. A polar synthetic resin substrates require the use of a primer, which, after it has been treated with water, yields a lacquer composition in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition comprising at least three components, characterized in that component (I) contains as binder at least one acrylate copolymer which is dissolved or dispersed in organic solvent and has a number-average molecular weight of between 1000 and 30,000, an OH number of from 40 to 200 and an acid number of from 5 to 150 and/or polyester resin having a number-average molecular weight of between 1000 and 30,000, an OH number of from 30 to 250 and an acid number of from 5 to 150 and/or polyurethane resin having a number-average molecular weight of between 1000 and 30,000, an OH number of from 20 to 200 and an acid number of from 5 to 150, and, if desired, a further binder, the binder components being selected such that a 50% strength solution of the binder in ethoxyethyl propionate has a viscosity at 23° C. of ≦2.

Abstract: A pigment dispersion comprising pigment, an aqueous carrier selected from water and a mixture of water and at least one organic solvent, and a pigment dispersant is described. The pigment dispersant is prepared by polymerizing (i) at least one prepolymer having a radically polymerizable group, and (ii) at least one second monomer. The prepolymer is prepared by controlled radical polymerization, e.g., atom transfer radical polymerization, of at least one radically polymerizable first monomer. The second monomer forms a polymeric backbone segment of the pigment dispersant, and the prepolymer forms polymeric segments that are pendent to the backbone. The backbone segment of the pigment dispersant is hydrophilic, while at least a portion of each pendent polymeric segment is hydrophobic.

Abstract: A pigment dispersion comprising pigment, an aqueous carrier selected from water and a mixture of water and at least one organic solvent, and a pigment dispersant is described. The pigment dispersant is prepared by controlled radical polymerization, e.g., atom transfer radical polymerization, of a radically polymerizable monomer in the presence of a polymeric initiator having at least one radically transferable group. The polymeric initiator forms the polymeric backbone segment of the pigment dispersant, and the monomer forms polymeric segments that are pendent to the polymeric backbone segment. The pigment dispersant has comb-like architecture in which the polymeric backbone segment is hydrophobic, and at least a portion of each pendent polymeric segment is hydrophilic.

Abstract: A process for modifying superabsorbent polymers is disclosed. The surface of a polymer containing hydrolyzed polyacrylonitrile in the form of particulates, is modified by crosslinking in a water/alcohol reaction mixture and in the presence of silica. The resulting product features improved absorbency under load and lesser degree of gel blocking.

Abstract: Solutions of aminotriazine resins at least 30 mol % of whose alkylol groups are etherified with a C1-C16 alkanol in a mono-C1-C4 alkyl glycol of the formula R1—O—(R2—O—)w(R3—O—)x(R2—O—)y(R3—O—)z H.  I where R1 is C1-C4 alkyl, R2 is CH2—CH2 and R3 is and w, x, y and z are an integer from 0 to 10 and at least one of them is other than 0 or in a solvent mixture which consists to the extent of at least 20% by weight a of mono-C1-C4 alkyl glycol of the above formula.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water-based pressure sensitive adhesives comprising at least one water-based polymer and at least one aminoplast resins such as melamine-formaldehyde resins, urea-formaldehyde resins, alkylated melamine-formaldehyde resins and combinations thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to water-based pressure sensitive adhesives comprising the reaction product of aqueous polymer dispersions and water dispersible melamine-formaldehyde resins. The pressure sensitive adhesives are characterized as having enhanced bonding characteristics including loop tack, peel strength, and shear strength making them particularly useful for the manufacture of dry-bonded laminates, tapes, labels, medical patches and devices, flexible packages, furnace ducts, exterior insulating finish system and the like.

Abstract: A polyoxymethylene resin composition which comprises (A) 70-99.89% by weight of a polyoxymethylene resin, (B) 0.1-20% by weight of at least one ethylene-substituted vinyl copolymer having a melting point of 40-80° C. and prepared by polymerization using a radical polymerization catalyst, a chromium-containing catalyst or a Ziegler catalyst, and (C) 0.01-10% by weight of at least one liquid ethylene-&agr;-olefin random copolymer. The resin composition of the present invention is small in friction coefficient and excellent in abrasion resistance under high load and high temperature against noncrystalline resins.

Abstract: A water-dilutable coating after base neutralization comprises a polyhydroxyl-functional resin including a condensation resin such as a polyester or alkyd resin, and/or a polyhydroxyl-functional addition resin such as an acrylate resin or the reaction product of a carboxyl-functional acrylate resin and a hydroxyl-functional acrylate resin, and/or an emulsion copolymer, an at least partially monoalcohol-etherified amino resin, and a strong organic or inorganic acid crosslinking catalyst non-ionically blocked with a monoepoxide, a diepoxide or a lactone.

Abstract: Polyoxymethylene moulding compositions of the invention comprise (i) at least one polyoxymethylene homo- and/or copolymer, (ii) at least one conventional additive and (iii) at least one polymeric plastics material as an additive for improving the heat stability, and are distinguished in that (iii) is a copolymer which is obtainable by polymerization in bulk of a mixture of A) 60-90 parts of one or more (meth)acrylates, B) 10-40 parts of one or more (meth)acrylamides, C) per 100 parts of A)+B), >0.2 to 5 parts of molecular weight regulator and D) per 100 parts of A)+B), up to 2 parts of lipophilic free radical polymerization initiators, and in that the moulding composition comprises (iii) in an amount of 0.01 to 2 parts, based on the sum of (i)+(ii) where all the amounts relate to parts by weight (wt/wt) and A) and B) together must give 100 parts.

Abstract: An aqueous binder composition having a reduced tendency to yellow containingA) 20 to 95 wt-% of a water-dilutable organic polyol component that is present in the form of an aqueous solution or dispersion, contains one or more polymer-modified polyester resins which contain carboxylate groups and hydroxyl groups and has been prepared by the polymerization of olefinically unsaturated monomers in the presence of an unsaturated polyester resin that is copolymerized with the monomers andB) 5 to 80 wt-% of at least one heat-activatable cross-linking resin,wherein the percentages are based on the solids contents of components A) and B) and add up to 100%; and their use in heat-curable coating compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel room temperature coalescable aqueous fluoropolymer dispersions and a process for their manufacture. These dispersions may be used in a variety of applications including high temperature thermoplastic coatings, polishes, room temperature formable paints and coatings, extrudable or injection moldable resins, and adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-component system based on coreactive latexes which is able to lead to coatings which are crosslinkable at low temperature and post-crosslinkable by heat treatment, the said system consisting of a mixture of two particle dispersions, (A) and (B), each obtained by aqueous emulsion polymerization of a monomer composition A and B, respectively,(a) at least one free-radically polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising a functional group ##STR1## where X represents O or S, which enters into the monomer composition A; and(b) at least one free-radically polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising an N-alkylol or masked N-alkylol functional group which enters into the monomer composition B.

Abstract: Resins AB which are dilutable in water following neutralization and have an acid number of from 25 to 160 mg/g, obtainable by reacting mass fractions, based in each case on the sum of the masses of the solids in the reaction mixture, of A from 30 to 90% of at least one acid-functional polymer selected from polyesters, dimerized and oligomerized unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acids and polymers of olefinically unsaturated monomers, each having an acid number of from 30 to 240 mg/g, and B from 10 to 70% of at least one water-insoluble aldehyde resin or ketone resin obtainable by condensing ketones, ketones together with aldehydes, ketones with urea or aldehydes with urea, having a hydroxyl number from 20 to 300 mg/g, a softening point of from 60 to 140.degree. C. and a number-average molar mass of from 500 to 3000 g/mol.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition comprising a dispersed graft copolymer characterized by macromonomers attached at a terminal end thereof to a polymeric backbone which is acid functional, wherein the functional groups have been neutralized. Such compositions provide improved properties for an automotive finish.

Abstract: An aqueous binder composition containing a urea-formaldehyde resin modified with a water-soluble styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer is used in the preparation of fiber mats.

Abstract: An alkali soluble hot melt composition for melt blowing applications is described which maintains a viscosity of at least 50,000 cp at temperatures of 350.degree. F. The adhesive composition in cludes about 20% to about 95%, by weight, of an alkali soluble polymer; about 0% to about 50%, by weight, of a crystalline resin; about 0-50% by weight, of a suitable filler; and about 0% to about 50%, by weight, of a suitable plasticizer.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a liquid anti-scaler for coating polymerizing reactors obtained by a condensation reaction of naphthol with an aldehydic cross-linking product, wherein the cross-linking product is the reaction product of hydrosulfite and formaldehyde. It contains hydrosulfite and/or radical bisulfites and/or bisulfite. The condensate is made in such a way that in the absence of oxygen, it is in the form of liquid of clear transparent color.

Abstract: A stable aqueous dispersion containing cellulose ester, the dispersion being polymeric microparticles comprised of cellulose ester and a polymer formed from at least two different vinyl monomers of which at least one vinyl monomer is polyethylenically unsaturated. The dispersion of microparticles is formed by a high stress technique prior to polymerization of the vinyl monomers in the presence of the cellulose ester. Typically the dispersion also contains surfactant. A method of making the stable, cellulose ester-containing aqueous dispersion by (a) mixing together a cellulose ester, at least two vinyl monomers of which at least one vinyl monomer is polyethylenically unsaturated, surfactant, and water to form an emulsion; (b) particulating the emulsified mixture of (a) into microparticles by a high stress technique; and (c) copolymerizing the vinyl monomers in the cellulose ester-containing particulated emulsion of (b) to form a crosslinked polymer within the microparticles of the dispersion.

Abstract: A flexible, aminoplast-curable film-forming composition can serve as a transparent coating composition for a multi-component composite coating composition having the transparent coating on a pigmented or colored base coat. The film-forming composition comprises at least two polymeric components. One is a polyether polymer containing a plurality of terminal and/or pendant carbamate groups of the structure: ##STR1## Another is at least one additional carbamate functional polymer along with urethane oligomer or is a polyurethane polyol. The former include carbamate functional polyester, acrylic polymer, and polyurethane, where each contains a plurality of terminal and/or pendant carbamate groups of the Structure I depicted above. Also the urethane oligomers has a plurality of carbamate groups of Structure I that are pendant and/or terminal.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a crosslinkable binder in an organic solvent, the binder composed of acrylic and polyester polyols plus a crosslinking agent, the polyester polyol containing a component derived from one or both of: a residue of dimer fatty acid and polyol, or residue of a polyacid and dimer alcohol, the composition being useful for coating metallic substrates.

Abstract: A liquid-absorbing material composition containing a crosslinking agent (component A), N-vinylcarboxamide copolymer (component B) having a functional group capable of crosslinking with the component A, water (component C), a water-soluble organic solvent (component D) and a plasticizer (component E), a molded liquid-absorbing material prepared from the composition, a method of manufacturing the molded liquid-absorbing material, and uses thereof are provided. The liquid-absorbing material composition has a high flowability, and gives a uniform continuous layer so that it can be directly molded readily into film- or sheet-shaped molded liquid-absorbing material without requiring secondary processing as in the case of conventional water-absorbing polymer.

Abstract: This invention is a preapplied liquid adhesive whose components, when dried and heated, react to form a polymer. Laminates made with the thermoset adhesive withstand exposure to 240.degree. F. (116.degree. C.). The adhesive combines urethane dispersions, carboxyl functional acrylic latices and tertiary amine blocking agent.

Abstract: An aqueous resin composition for coating a metal, which can form a coating film having excellent water resistance and also having high hardness and excellent workability even after being subjected to a pressurized steam treatment is provided. The aqueous resin composition comprises (A) an aqueous copolymer obtained by neutralizing with a base carboxyl groups in a copolymer which is obtained by copolymerizing (a) a macromonomer which is a copolymer of N-alkoxymethyl (meth)acrylamide monomer units and other .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated monomer units, having a radically polymerizable group at one end thereof, (b) .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, (c) hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate, and (d) other .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated monomers, in specific proportions, and (B) an amino resin.

Abstract: An aqueous binder composition containing a urea-formaldehyde resin modified with a water-soluble styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer is used in the preparation of fiber mats.

Abstract: A low wear polymeric composition exhibiting improved surface wear resistance and coefficients of friction characterized as a melt blend of a thermoplastic polymer and a lubricating system containing PTFE, pentaerythritol tetrastearate and fine particle, stearate coated calcium carbonate, a hindered amine, N,N'-ethylene bis-stearamide, and calcium ricinoleate. The composition is suitable for the preparation of shaped articles for use in fricitional environments.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing aqueous polymeric dispersions of a dispersion of an interpenetrated polymer of a hydrophobic polyurethane and a polymer prepared from ethylenically unsaturated monomers, and optionally a dispersion of another monomer that will enhance the performance of the interpenetrated polymer.

Abstract: Process for making organic solvent-free aqueous crosslinkable polymer composition comprising: a) preparing an aqueous solution of an acid-functional olgiomer with Tg below 50.degree. C. and having crosslinker functional groups; b) conducting an aqueous emulsion polymerisation to make an aqueous emulsion of an olefinic hydrophobic polymer in the presence of the aqueous oligomer solution, the hydrophobic polymer having Tg at least 25.degree. C. higher than that of the oligomer and optionally crosslinker functional groups, and c) combining with a crosslinking agent reactable with the crosslinker groups of the oligomer and polymer, said composition having Koenig hardness of .gtoreq.40 sec and minimum film forming temperature (MFFT).ltoreq.55.degree. C. Also the aqueous composition so formed and its use in various applications. The aqueous composition has excellent properties and in particular an advantageous balance of MFFT and Koenig hardness.

Abstract: A polyacetal resin composition having excellent friction resistance and abrasion resistance performances is provided by improving the compatibility, dispersibility and interfacial adhesiveness between the polyacetal resin and an olefinic polymer.To a polyacetal resin (A), 1 to 100 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the resin (A) of a modified olefinic polymer (B) modified with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an unsaturated carboxylic acid and an acid anhydride thereof, and their derivatives, and 0.1 to 100% by weight based on component (B) of an alkylene glycol polyme (C)r having a primary or secondary amino group(s) and having a number-average molecular weight of 400 to 500,000 are blended.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to sealants for insulating glass units. More specifically, this invention is a one-component, hot applied, chemically curing sealant for edge sealing insulating glass units. The sealant contains a thermoplastic hot melt resin blended with an atmospheric curing resin. The hot melt resin functions as the meltable component during the initial application, and supplies strength immediately upon cooling. The polymer phase then begins to cure by reaction with atmospheric oxygen and/or moisture to form a cross-linked thermoset elastomer which is temperature resistant. At this point, the hot melt resin functions as an inert plasticizer within the cured polymer phase. The sealant of the present invention may additionally include plasticizers, fillers, pigments, catalysts and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of two-coat finishes, in which a pigmented aqueous basecoat is applied, the basecoat obtained is coated over with a clearcoat, and basecoat and clearcoat are baked together. The process according to the invention is distinguished in that the aqueous basecoat contains a polyacrylate resin which has been prepared using furfuryl acrylate and/or furfuryl methacrylate.

Abstract: A waterbased dispersion useful for forming aqueous coating compositions containing dispersed hydrophobic material, an aqueous carrier and a branched polymer dispersant (binder);the branched polymer has a weight average molecular weight of about 5,000-100,000 and contains 20-80% by weight of a hydrophilic backbone and correspondingly 80-20% by weight of macromonomer side chains; wherein the backbone is of polymerized ethylenically unsaturated monomers and 2-30% by weight, based on the weight of the backbone of polymerized ethylenically unsaturated monomers having an acid-functional group; and wherein at least 10% of the acid-functional groups are neutralized with an amine or an inorganic base and is hydrophilic in comparison to the side chains; andthe side chains are of macromonomers of polymerized ethylenically unsaturated monomers that are polymerized into the backbone via an ethylenically unsaturated group and the macromonomers have a weight average molecular weight of about 1,000-30,000 and wherein the wei

Abstract: A polyacetal resin is blended with a copolymer of styrene with 1-(1-isocyanato-1-methylethyl)-3-(1-methylethenyl)benzene to prepare a resin composition which does not cause phase separation, has an excellent extrusion stability, and provides excellent surface appearance and physical properties for a molding thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to aqueous, crosslinkable binder dispersions which have a low solvent content and contain hydroxy-functional polyethers, hydroxy-functional acrylate copolymers and hydroxy- and carboxy-functional acrylate copolymers, to a process for the production of these binders, to one and two-component binder compositions containing these binders and to the use of the binder compositions in coating compositions.

Abstract: There is provided a polyacetal resin composition having excellent in weather and environmental resistances, in which resin degradation/discoloration and bleeding of additives/discoloration are suppressed to the utmost in extended exposure to light and an initial surface condition of a molded product is maintained.Hundred parts by weight of the polyacetal resin (A) are blended with 0.01 to 2.0 parts by weight of the UV absorber (C), 0.01 to 1 part by weight of the low-molecular hindered amine series substance (D-1) having a molecular weight of less than 700 and 0.01 to 4 parts by weight of the high molecular hindered amine series substance (D-2) having a molecular weight of 700 or more. The oxyalkylene polymer (E) may be contained therein.

Abstract: Glass fiber evaporative cooler media are provided having melamine-formadehyde resin binders coated on the glass fiber. These melamine-formaldehyde coated glass fibers provide evaporative cooler pads with increased capallarity or surface sheeting characteristics while simulataneously demonstrating increased water resistance or hydrophobicity. The melamine-formaldehyde resins of the present invention furthermore provide coatings having greater resistance to thermomigration of binder during drawing. The melamine-formaldehyde binders of the present invention are of three types based upon the resins used: 1) melamine-formaldehyde/urea-formaldehyde; 2) melamine-formaldehyde only; and 3) melamine-formaldehyde/polyurethane.

Abstract: Water-reducible coating formulations suitable for use in thermal reflow coating protocols are described. The water-based coating formulations comprise an aqueous dispersion of a resin solids composition. The resin solids comprise about 70 to about 99% by weight of an acrylic resin having a glass transition temperature less than 150.degree. F. and an effective amount of a reflow modifier selected from a thermoplastic resin having a glass transition temperature greater than 150.degree. F. or less than 80% of the stoichiometric amount of a cross-linking agent for the acrylic resin. The improved water-based formulations in accordance with the invention provide high gloss, thermally reflowable coatings without the high organic volatiles content of art-recognized thermal reflow coating systems.

Abstract: This invention offers a method of manufacturing a matted electrodeposition coating composition which does not mask the hue and the fine pattern which are inherent to the thing to be coated and also offers a method of conducting such an electrodeposition. The invention also relates to a matted electrodeposition coating composition which is characterized in containing (A) an anionic acryl resin having an acetoacetyl group in a side chain, (B) an amine and water, (C) an aldehyde and (D) an alkoxylated methylolmelamine resin with a water dilutability of not more than 4.0 cc and optionally containing (D) an acidic composition with pKa of not more than 1.9 as well as a method of producing a matted electrodeposition coating using the aforementioned composition.

Abstract: Process for producing a dispersion, wherein dispersed slightly crosslinked polyvinyl seed particles are swollen with an ionizing liquid, said seed particles containing covalently linked ionizable groups causing a swelling of the seed particles by the ionizing liquid to form a dispersion of droplets, wherein the resulting droplets after the swelling have a volume which is at least five times that of the seed particles. Said ionizing liquid may be or contain a polymerizable monomer or be charged with such a monomer. Polymerization of the monomers is effected in the droplets during or after the swelling, to form polymer particles.

Abstract: Thermosetting composition comprises a compound having in the molecule two or more carboxyl groups blocked by a vinyl ether compound, a vinyl thioether compound or a hetero compound having a vinyl type double bond and oxygen or sulfur as the hetero atom, a compound having two or more reactive functional groups which can form a chemical bond with the blocked carboxyl compound by heating, a specific vinyl ether or vinyl thioether and a thermal latent acid catalyst. The blocked carboxyl group of the first compound and the reactive functional group of the second compound may be comprised in the same molecule. The thermosetting composition gives cured products having excellent chemical properties, physical properties, weathering resistance and storage stability and is advantageously utilized for coating compositions, ink, adhesive and molded plastics.

Abstract: A laminate comprising a substrate, a continuous layer of a release coating on one surface thereof, and a layer of a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive on the surface of said release coating, said release coating being a mixture of a resin having perfluoro side chains and a film forming resin which binds said resin having said perfluoro side chains to said substrate, wherein said film forming resin is selected from the group consisting of polyester, polyamides, functionalized polyolefins, and nitrile polymers and copolymers.

Abstract: A paper coating composition comprising (I) a pigment, (II) an aqueous binder, and (III) a water-soluble resin obtainable by the reaction of at least (a) an alkylenediamine or a polyalkylenepolyamine, (b) an urea compound, and (c) a compound selected from aldehydes, epihalohydrins and is further improved by incorporating therein, (IV) a compound selected from the group consisting of (f) amines selected from the group consisting of monoamines, diamines and their salts each having at least 4 carbon atoms, (g) quaternary organic ammonium salts, and (h) polyamides obtainable by the reaction between a dibasic carboxylic compound and a polyamine. The water-soluble resin of the component (III) may be further allowed to react with a dibasic carboxylic compound, an alicyclic amine and/or an alicyclic epoxy compound in addition to the above three ingredients. Paper coated by using the above composition is especially excellent in ink receptivity and water resistance.

Abstract: A color coating composition having excellent appearance, acid resistance and mar resistance is provided. Such excellent properties are achieved by the combination of an aminoplast-curing coating system with a curable coating system comprising a particular half esterified acid anhydrides, hydroxyl groups and epoxy groups.

Abstract: A waterborne coating composition contains a base neutralized, stable, aqueous dispersion of a hydroxyl functional acrylic polymer containing less than 1 percent acid, having a number average molecular weight ranging from about 500 to about 4500 and having an acid value of at least about 1.5 and no greater than about 10 is prepared from a vinyl monomer component containing at least about 50 percent 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate and at least one other comonomer. The proportion of each monomer is selected so that the resultant polymer forms stable dispersion in water without externally added surfactant. The coating composition also contains a crosslinking agent adapted to react with the hydroxyl groups of the acrylic polymer.