Abstract: Hybrid curable compositions comprising components curable by condensation and components curable by free radical initiated polymerization. The components curable by condensation reaction comprise amino resins and co-reactants, the condensation reaction being optionally catalyzed by acid catalysts. The components curable by free radical initiated polymerization comprise acryloyl compounds and allylic or vinylenearylenemethylidyne compounds.

Abstract: Benzylpyridinium or benzylammonium salts of a benzenesulfonate anion are useful as a proton-donating curing catalyst ion a resinous system capable of curing in the presence of such a catalyst. The catalyst is characterized by its heat-latent nature and thus does not impair the storage stability of the resinous system at an ambient temperature.

Abstract: An integral three dimensional object is formed from a photohardenable liquid composition containing radiation deflecting matter which is a thermal insulator and having a different index of refraction from the liquid.

Abstract: Hybrid curable compositions comprising components curable by condensation and components curable by the free radical initiated polymerization. The components curable by condensation reaction comprise amino resins and co-reactants, the condensation reaction being optionally catalyzed by acid catalysts. The components curable by free radical initiated polymerization comprise acryloyl compounds.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion comprising one or more 2,2,6,6-tetraalkylpiperidine compounds having a molecular weight 2000 or less than 2000 and a melting point of 100.degree. C. or more, one or more cationic, non-ionic and/or anionic dispersing agents and an aqueous medium. These dispersions are suitable for use as light stabilizers in aqueous systems.

Abstract: Tri-substituted amine oxides having at least two reactive hydroxyls useful as reactive diluents in polyol polymer-containing coating compositions.

Abstract: A blend of a softer continuous phase polymer reinforced with harder acrylic star polymer particles having reactive functional groups with crosslinking ability built in or provided by a third polymer. The harder polymer has a T.sub.g at least 10.degree. C. above that of the softer polymer, and the acrylic star polymer is preferably made by group transfer polymerization. This blend provides coating compositions, films and bulk polymer with enhanced toughness and flexibility.

Abstract: Hydroxyl-containing polymers prepared by reaction of a polymerizable alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and an epoxy compound containing greater than 5 carbon atoms are disclosed. The polymer is prepared by free radical organic solution polymerization techniques. Synthesis of the polymers by this technique assures multiple hydroxyl functionality in all polymer chains thereby providing good cure response. The polymers are useful as binders in high solids coating compositions. When used with appropriate curing agents, the resultant coatings have good hardness, high gloss and distinctness of image, have good solvent and humidity resistance and are very resistant to acid etching.

Abstract: A heat-resistant resin composition, comprising (A) 30 to 95% by weight of at least oen unsaturated ester compound selected from the group consisting of (I) unsaturated ester compounds represented by the formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 s independently stand for one member selected from the class consisting of ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently stand for a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and a hydrogen atom, and at least one R.sup.1 stands for ##STR3## wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently stand for a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R.sup.2 s independently stand for an atom or an organic group selected from the class consisting of a hydrogen atom, halogen atoms, a methoxy group, and alkyl groups of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and m stands for 0 or an integer in the range of 1 to 10, and (II) unsaturated ester compounds represented by the formula II; ##STR4## wherein R.sup.5 s independently stand for one member selected from the class consisting of ##STR5## wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: An improved coating composition comprising (a) a binder; and (b) a polyurea sag control agent characterized in that the polyurea sag control agent is a urea functional free radical addition polymer.

Abstract: A top coating composition comprising(A) a polyol resin having a weight average molecular weight of 400 to 2,000 a ratio of weight average molecular weight (Mw) to number average molecular weight (Mn) of not more than 1.

Abstract: Promotors for a crosslinking reaction involved in the curing of a system comprising crosslinkable polymers are bound to polymeric microparticles having a diameter of about 0.01 to 6 microns prepared by polymerizing a mixture of ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The microparticles carrying the crosslinking reaction promotor may be incorporated to coating compositions, printing inks, sealants, adhesives and other polymeric products in place of conventional crosslinking reaction promotors.

Abstract: A higher solid coating composition comprises a solid resin mixture of polyol resin and alkyletherified melamine resin, 0.2.about.10 parts by weight of an aliphatic sulfonic acid compound and 1.about.100 parts by weight of a non-aqueous polymer dispersion based on 100 parts by weight of the resin mixture. The non-aqueous polymer dispersion consists of (a) organic solvent component, (b) particle component insoluble in the component (a), and (c) particular dispersion stabilizer component soluble in the component (a) and capable of stably dispersing the component (b) into the component (a).

Abstract: A high solids protective coating composition based on a coreactive thermosetting binder comprises low molecular weight hydroxyl functional acrylic copolymer, low molecular weight hydroxyl functional polyester polymer, hydroxy ester functional epoxy ester diluent, and a coreactive crosslinking amine material.

Abstract: An electrodeposition coating composition comprising (a) a water-dispersible, electrically depositable binder resin and (b) water-insoluble, internally crosslinked polymer microparticles having a particle size from 0.01 to 2 microns, said polymer microparticles bearing on their surfaces physically adhered or covalently bound thereto an amphoionic group of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents an unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene or phenylene, A is --COOH or --SO.sub.3 H.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are thermosetting coating compositions comprising high Tg acrylic polymers which are substantially free of crosslinking groups, in combination with melamine resins in small but effective amounts to produce drawable cured coatings. These coating compositions are particularly useful in can coating where stringent fabricating properties and high film integrity are conjointly required.

Abstract: Copolymers produced from 0.5-20% by weight mono-, bis- or trismethylolphenyl allyl ether (I) of formula: ##STR1## n being from 1 to 3, and from 80-99.5 % by weight ethylenic monomers, at least one being a (meth)acrylic monomer are useful in the preparation of coatings, particularly in the field of paints, varnishes, inks and adhesives. Radical polymerization is employed with different stages of polymerization.

Abstract: This invention is directed to polymers (including oligomers) that contain (N-substituted carbamoyloxy)alkanoyloxyalkyl acrylates, to a process for their preparation by reacting the carbamoyloxy alkanoyloxyalkyl acrylates with other ethylenically unsaturated monomers, and to coating, ink, adhesive, and sealant compositions (including the cured coatings, inks, adhesives, and sealants) that are obtained by crosslinking the above compositions by various means. The cured compositions, which are, for example, high-quality industrial finishes, sealants or encapsulants, are made by incorporation of various conventional crosslinking agents and other normally-used formulating ingredients with the polymeric compositions of the invention.

Abstract: Aminoplast compositions are cured using a sulfur and phosphorus containing catalyst.

Abstract: Resin systems cured with blocked acid catalysts formed by reaction of sulfonic acids with glycidamides. The blocked acids are used as catalysts and provide viscosity stability and pot life without significant decrease in catalytic activity in comparison with the corresponding free sulfonic acids.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reduced temperature coating composition which dries to form films exhibiting desirable properties comprises a blend of (1) a principle film forming resin with reactive functional groups, typically hydroxyl, and (2) a fully alkylated, low imino aminoplast.

Abstract: Sulfonic acids blocked by reaction with glycidamides. The blocked acids are used as catalysts for resin curing systems and provide viscosity stability and pot life without significant decrease in catalytic activity in comparison with the corresponding free sulfonic acids.

Abstract: High solids coating composition comprising(a) at least one film-forming organic polymer,(b) at least one volatile organic compound,(c) at least one cross-linking agent, and(d) at least one reactive diluent comprising a surfactant-like carbamate, urea, and/or amide derivative having an HLB value of from about 8 to about 14.

Abstract: A high solids, thermosetting coating composition for painting substrates comprises low molecular weight acrylic polymer, low molecular weight polyester polymer, and low molecular weight urethane diluent, where the acrylic and polyester and urethane components each contain hydroxyl functionality and are coreactive with an amine derivative crosslinking resin to render the coating thermosetting.

Abstract: A blocked acid catalyst of an aromatic sulfonic acid blocked with amino methyl propanol and coating compositions containing the blocked acid catalyst.

Abstract: A resinous composition for coating use which is excellent in weather resistance and in low temperature curing properties, comprising a resin having resinous acid value based on carboxyl groups derived from its constituting tetrachlorophthalic acid of 2 to 8, a resinous acid value based on sulfonic acid groups derived from its constituting sulfophthalic acid of 0.5 to 5, and a functional group capable of reacting with a crosslinking agent to be compounded with the resin. The present resin is useful, in the combination form with a crosslinking agent, as a resinous vehicle of a coating composition which is excellent in curing properties, weather resistance, pigment dispersibility and storage stability and is specifically useful as an intermediate or top coat paint for automobile bodies or the like.

Abstract: A thermosetting size applyable to paper in a size press and curable at a temperature not in excess of about 280.degree. F. for 10 seconds is disclosed. This size comprises an aqueous emulsion comprising water having suspended therein aqueous emulsion copolymer particles of monoethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising hydroxy-functional monomer having an hydroxy number of at least about 20, and the balance of the monomers provides a water insoluble polymer having a glass transition temperature of from about -20.degree. C. to about 50.degree. C. The emulsion has a pH greater than about 2.5, preferably from 4.0 to 7.0, and a stoichiometric deficiency of an aminoplast cross-linking agent is used for cure. An acid curing catalyst is uniformly distributed in the size to speed the cure.

Abstract: A PVDC topcoated, flexible multilayer heat sealable modified OPP film having as a primer an acrylic emulsion crosslinked with a water soluble melamine resin.

Abstract: There is disclosed a coating resin composition which contains as a crosslinking agent a melamine-formaldehyde resin which permits a paint to cure at low temperatures, permits a paint to form a coating film flexible enough for the fabrication of the coated substrate, gives off only a small amount of formaldehyde at the time of paint application, and makes it possible to increase the solids content in a paint. The melamine-formaldehyde resin is a mixed alkyl etherified methylol melamine resin, and the other composition-constituting component is an alkyd resin, polyester resin, or vinyl copolymer.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion comprising one or more 2,2,6,6-tetraalkylpiperidine compounds having a molecular weight 2000 or less than 2000 and a melting point of 100.degree. C. or more, one or more cationic, non-ionic and/or anionic dispersing agents and an aqueous medium. These dispersions are suitable for use as light stabilizers in aqueous systems.

Abstract: Promoters for a crosslinking reaction involved in the curing of a system comprising crosslinkable polymers are bound to polymeric microparticles having a diameter of about 0.01 to 6 microns prepared by polymerizing a mixture of ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The microparticles carrying the crosslinking reaction promoter may be incorporated to coating compositions, printing inks, sealants, adhesives and other polymeric products in place of conventional crosslinking reaction promoters.

Abstract: Incorporation of 0.1-10 weight percent of certain hydroxy containing polymers and/or oligomers into polyacetal molding compositions results in improved thermal stability of such compositions.

Abstract: Excellent adhesion of acrylic polymer coatings to plastic substrates can be obtained by the addition of an isocyanate modified polyester copolymer to the acrylic polymer coating.

Abstract: A high solids coating composition comprises a low molecular weight polymeric blend of acrylic polymer, polyester polymer, and amine cross-linking resin. The acrylic and polyester polymers contain primary hydroxyl groups adapted to coreact and cross-link with active amine cross-linking resin such as aminoplast resins. All of the polymers have a number average molecular weight below about 3000.

Abstract: This invention is directed to high solids coating compositions comprising a hydroxyl functional acrylic polymer, an alkylolated melamine and, as a reactive diluent, a polycaprolactone polyol, wherein the ratio of the equivalent weight of the alkylolated melamine to the total hydroxyl equivalent weight of the hydroxyl functional acrylic polymer and the polycaprolactone polyol is from about 0.8 to about 2.5. The high solids coating compositions have utility as automotive finishes, appliance finishes, general metal finishing and the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to a biaxially or multi-axially oriented, heat set film, which has on its surface numerous unevenesses, which comprise indentations around a protrusion. The protrusions comprise crosslinked or hardened organic particles having an average particle size of from 0.01 to 5.0 microns and having a narrow particle size distribution. The film surface has a mean surface roughness value Ra of from 0.005 to 0.10 micron.

Abstract: An improved process for applying a multilayer finish on a primer coated substrate by using a guide coating composition that is applied over the primer of the substrate and then a water borne base coating composition containing metallic pigments and a clear coating composition are applied; before the base coating composition is applied, the guide coating composition is dried at ambient temperatures or at elevated temperatures but not fully cured or crosslinked; the guide coating contains a polymeric latex in an aqueous carrier, preferably an acrylic latex, and optionally, a crosslinking agent and metallic flake pigments; the process improves the appearance, particularly head-on-brightness of water borne basecoat/clear coat finishes in which the base coat contains metallic flake pigments.

Abstract: A high solids coating composition comprises a low molecular weight polymeric blend of acrylic polymer, polyester polymer, and amine cross-linking resin. The acrylic and polyester polymers contain primary hydroxyl groups adapted to coreact and cross-link with active amine cross-linking resin such as aminoplast resins. All of the polymers have a number average molecular weight below about 3000.

Abstract: Coating compositions containing polymers comprising t-butyl acrylate, polyfunctional acrylates, and comonomers containing an active crosslinking site exhibit increased humidity resistance.

Abstract: A composition for electrodeposition paint, comprising (a) a water-dispersible and electrophoretic fluoropolymer obtained by neutralizing with a basic compound at least a part of carboxyl groups of a carboxyl and hydroxyl group-containing fluoropolymer having an acid value of from 5 to 30 and a OH value of from 30 to 150 and (b) an aminoplast, which are dispersed in an aqueous medium in a weight ratio of component (a)/component (b) of from 50/50 to 97/3.

Abstract: A thermosetting coating composition with excellent weatherability adapted for use as an automotive topcoat which upon curing forms a hard, glossy, durable coating. The coating composition, which reacts in situ during curing, characterized in that the composition comprises a mixture of:(A) acrylic copolymer bearing pendant epoxide functionality and hydroxyl functionality and having a number average molecular weight (M.sub.n) of between about 1000 and about 5000;(B) dicarboxylic acid anhydride comprising at least about 50 weight percent of alkyl hexahydrophthalic anhydride;(C) amine-aldehyde crosslinking agent; and(D) solvent.

Abstract: The method of producing a toughened, mar-resistant floor film includes the steps:(a) applying to the floor surface a polish containing a cross-linking agent selected from the group that consists essentially of methylated melamine and sodium benzoate, and(b) dry buffing said surface to heat the polish and surface and produce cross-linking of the cross-linking agent within the film and with the floor surface.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I or II ##STR1## in which n is 1 or 2, R.sup.1 is phenyl, substituted phenyl, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydrogen, --OH or amino, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, R.sup.4 is alkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, alkylene or arylene, X is --O--, --S--, --CH.sub.2 -- and Y is a direct bond or --CH.sub.2 -- are latent hardening catalysts for acid curable resins. The catalysts are activated by heat and are used in heat-hardening high-solids industrial varnishes and for coil-coatings, can and wood varnishes.

Abstract: New crosslinked polymers are prepared from a combination of starting materials comprising a polymer, a crosslinking agent for the polymer, and a conductivity agent containing a quaternary ammonium moiety. The conductivity agent contains at least one functional group which, during an otherwise typical process of crosslinking the polymer through the crosslinking agent, reacts to bond the conductivity agent covalently and pendently to the crosslinking agent or the polymer. The resultant crosslinked polymer has lower electrical resistivity due to inclusion of the conductivity agent.

Abstract: A composition of matter contains as a principal component a material which acts as an ultraviolet light stabilizer. The ultraviolet light stabilizer is formed from the reaction of (a) a methylol or alkoxy alkyl-containing material, and (b) an alkyl substituted piperidine containing material which is represented by the following structural formula: ##STR1## R" is hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl, R.sub.10 is hydrogen or methyl,Y is a radical derived from a material selected from the group consisting of amino substituted triazines, ureas, glycolurils, phenols, and amides of the formula ##STR2## R' is hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.12 alkyl and R is an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, or olefinic radical, or an acrylic polymer moiety having at least one group selected from hydroxyl, carboxyl, amido, and ureido, said reaction proceeding between a methylol or alkoxy alkyl group of (a) and the group selected from hydroxyl, carboxyl, amido and ureido of (b).

Abstract: A coating binder additive is prepared comprising a blocked glyoxal resin mixed with a vinyl or acrylic water soluble polymer which is reactive with free glyoxal.

Abstract: A coating composition based on a binder comprising a major portion of acrylic resin and a minor portion of polyester oligomer, suitable for application to metal and non-metal substrates.

Abstract: The weatherability of acrylic coatings is enhanced by incorporating into the acrylic polymer hydroxybutyl acrylate or hydroxybutyl methacrylate.

Abstract: A high solids curable polymer resin coating composition comprising mixed ether aminoplasts containing C.sub.8 to C.sub.12 alkoxymethyl and methoxymethyl groups and a hydroxy-containing resin. The coating composition provides improved intercoat adhesion and cross-link density. Examples of the hydroxy-containing resin are acrylic, alkyd and polyester resins.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a thermosetting resin and 1 to 100 parts by weight of a functional, rubbery copolymer containing among the monomer units which constitute the copolymer, at least one monomer containing a substituent selected from the group consisting of epoxy, hydroxyl, carboxyl and amino groups, said copolymer being prepared by one of three emulsion polymerization processes in which a nonionic surface active agent and/or ionic surface active agent is employed as the emulsifying agent.