Abstract: The present invention pertains to a primer composition having a volatile organic content (V.O.C.) less than about 1.5. A pigmented or clear topcoat may be applied over this primer composition. The primer composition includes a substantially solvent-free urethane dispersion and a substantially solvent-free acrylic. The solvent-free urethane component and the solvent-free acrylic component could contain as much as 15 weight percent of a solvent as long as the combined solvent content of these two components is such that the V.O.C. of the resulting primer is less than about 1.5. The amount of the solvent-free urethane component present in the low V.O.C. primer prepared in accordance with the present invention ranges from between about 10 to about 90 weight percent, while the amount of the solvent-free acrylic component ranges from between about 90 to about 10 weight percent. The solvent-free urethane component has a tensile strength which ranges from between about 4,000 to about 9,000 psi.

Abstract: This invention relates to two-component, solvent-thinnable coating media based on a polyisocyanate component and a component which reacts with isocyanate. The coating media contain one or more hydroxy-functional copolymers, one or more secondary polyamines containing ester groups, one or more aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic polyisocyanates containing allophanate groups, extenders and/or pigments and optionally one or more organic solvents and customary lacquer additives. 60 to 75% by weight of aluminium hydroxide and calcium magnesium carbonate are contained in total, with respect to the total amount of extenders and/or pigments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of dimerdiols and/or trimertriols along with other polyols in the making of polyurethane moldings.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of moisture-curing PU hotmelt adhesives as molding compounds for the production of moldings, the PU hotmelt adhesives having a melt viscosity of less than 100 Pa.multidot.s at the processing temperature of 70.degree. to 190.degree. C. To produce the moldings, the molding compound is melted at temperatures of 70.degree. to 200.degree. C., the melt is injected into closed molds under an excess pressure of 1 to 50 bar, the cooled moldings are removed from the mold after a short time and are then cured with atmospheric moisture. Economic and technical advantages include distinctly lower processing pressures, expense on machinery and tooling and firm adhesion to various substrates. The moldings are heat-resistant and adhere to various substrates. They are particularly suitable for the production of electrical components.

Abstract: Solid compositions containing diamidediurethanes are useful as components of hot-melt inks. Diamidiurethanes may be prepared by reaction of a hydroxycarboxylic acid and/or lactone with either (1) monoamine and diisocyanate or (2) diamine and monoisocyanate. Alternatively, the diamidediurethane may be prepared by reacting a non-hydric carboxylic acid and/or anhydride with an hydroxyamine and a diisocyanate. The reactant identity and stoichiometry, as well as the reaction conditions, may be tailored to optimize the formation of diamidediurethane in preference to high molecular weight oligomers. The hot-melt inks may be used in ink jet, flexographic, gravure and intaglio printing.

Abstract: A preparation process of polyhydroxycarboxylic acid comprising conducting dehydration polycondensation of hydroxycarboxylic acid or an oligomer of the same in a reaction mixture containing said hydroxycarboxylic acid or the oligomer of the same and an organic solvent substantially in the absence of water to give polyhydroxycarboxylic acid having an weight average molecular weight of 50,000 or more, successively mixing the reaction mixture containing said polyhydroxycarboxylic acid with at least one binder selected from the group consisting of (1) polyisocyanate compound, (2) polybasic acid anhydride, (3) cyclic imino ester, (4) cyclic imino ether, (5) aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acid, (6) polyamino compound, (7) polyhydric alcohol, (8) epoxy compound, (9) polyfunctional aziridine compound, (10) lactam, (11) lactone, and (12) diethylene glycol bischloroforate, and reacting to obtain polyhydroxycarboxylic acid having a weight average molecular weight of 100,000 or more the polyhydroxycarboxylic acid which is obt

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of multi-layer finishes in which the base coating contains crosslinked polymer microparticles which are obtainable by(A) reacting a polyester-polyol or a mixture of polyester-polyols with a polyisocyanate or with a mixture of polyisocyanates and(B) when at least 25% of the NCO groups have reacted, dispersing the resulting reaction mixture in water.

Abstract: A process is described for producing polyurethane moldings by the reaction of compounds of molecular weight 400 to 10,000 which contain at least 2 hydrogen atoms capable of reacting with isocyanates, and optionally chain extenders of molecular weight 32 to 399, with polyisocyanates, optionally in the presence of foaming agents, auxiliary materials and additives, in which defined carbamates are used as activators. The polyurethanes obtained by this process are particularly low in emissions, i.e. are stable in relation to diffusion and exhibit low fogging, and are thus particularly suitable for the production of composite bodies comprising a polyurethane core and at least one further plastic material as an outer layer. Also described is the use of these moldings and composite bodies which are stable in relation to diffusion and which cause low fogging, e.g. as dashboards or door trims in the construction of vehicles, furniture, machines or apparatus.

Abstract: An insulated electrical wire coated with a polyamide-imide insulating material which is a copolymer of anhydrotrimellitic acid, aliphatic and aromatic dicarboxylic acids and a diisocyanate, with a molar ratio of the acids to the diisocyanate of from about 0.9:1.0 to about 1.1:1.0 and optionally further containing from about 1 part wt. to about 30 parts wt. of an epoxy resin per each 100 parts of the copolymer. Optionally the aforementioned insulation can be an interior, first coating, coated by a second coating of a polyamide, polyamide-imide, and when the first coat does not contain an epoxy, then a polyimide.

Abstract: A resin composition for automobile constant velocity joint boots having a surface hardness (Shore-D) of 34.about.44, and obtainable by melt mixing as essential components: 100 parts by weight of polyester elastomer (A); and, for every 100 parts by weight of said polyester elastomer (A), 0.05.about.7.0 parts by weight of organic polyisocyanate compound (B); and 0.1.about.5.0 parts by weight of silicone compound (C). A molded automobile constant velocity joint boot molded therefrom is superior in abrasion resistance, and flexibility.

Abstract: Photocurable resins containing unsaturated urethane of a specified form and vinyl monomer which is N-(meth)acryloylmorpholine or its mixture with di-ol di(meth)acrylate at a rate within a specified range and compositions containing such a resin and a filler such as solid particles and/or inorganic whiskers of specified kinds at a specified rate are capable of yielding stereo lithographed objects with improved mechanical and thermal properties and form precision.

Abstract: This invention relates to solid elastomeric polyurethanes prepared by reacting, in an open mold at an isocyanate index of 80 to 120,(a) an isocyanate prepolymer having an isocyanate content of 3 to 15% by weight and a number average molecular weight of 550 to 20,000 prepared by the reaction of(1) organic polyisocyanates having 2 to 3 NCO groups, and(2) isocyanate-reactive polyester polyols having two to three isocyanate-reactive hydroxyl groups and a number average molecular weight of 400 to 10,000 and prepared in the presence of an esterification catalyst, and optionally containing other isocyanate-reactive compounds,wherein the equivalent ratio of isocyanate groups to isocyanate-reactive groups is 1.2:1 to 34:1;(b) a diol chain extender, optionally in admixture with a crosslinker and/or an amino-containing chain extender and/or crosslinker;(c) 0.001 to 10% by weight, based on the weight of the isocyanate prepolymer, of a catalyst; and(d) 0.

Abstract: Polyurethane elastomers with reduced gas permeability are prepared by reaction of:a) diisocyanates,b) compounds with a molecular weight of 500 to 10,000 having at least two hydrogen atoms that are reactive towards isocyanates,c) compounds with a molecular weight of 61 to 499 having at least two hydrogen atoms that are reactive towards isocyanates, and optionallyd) further auxiliaries and additives,characterized in thati) the ratio of the isocyanate groups in a) to the sum of the isocyanate-reactive groups in b) and c) is between 1:0.80 and 1:1.05 (isocyanate:isocyanate-reactive), andii) the compound b) contains 3 to 15% by wt.

Abstract: The description relates to coating agents for use as primers and fillers in the manufacture of multilayer lacquer coatings, more particularly in the motor-vehicle sector.The coating agent contains a binder mixture ofA) 60-75 wt. % of a hydroxy-functional copolymer with an OH number of 110 to 170 mg KOH/g, obtainable froma) 5-60 wt. %, preferably 10-30 wt. % of at least one diester of an alpha, beta-olefinically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid with saturated monohydric alcohols containing 1-8 carbon atoms,b) 10-70 wt. %, preferably 35-60 wt. % of one or more vinyl aromatic hydrocarbons,c) 0-30 wt. %, preferably 0-15 wt. % of one or more glycidyl esters of aliphatic saturated monocarboxylic acids branched in the alpha position,d) 25-50 wt. % of at least one hydroxy alkyl ester or a mixture of at least one alkyl ester and one hydroxyl alkyl ester of an alpha, beta-olefinically unsaturated monocarboxylic acid, ande) 0-10 wt. % of one or more alpha, beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acids,B) 1-6 wt.

Abstract: A modified epoxy resin is prepared by mixing an isocyanate terminated urethane prepolymer with an epoxy resin in reactive conditions. The modified epoxy resin has a low internal stress when it is cured due to the flexible backbone of the urethane prepolymer incorporated therein, and has a high glass transition temperature due to a rigid oxazolidone structure formed via the epoxy ring opening with the isocyanate groups, and thus is useful as an electronic encapsulant.

Abstract: Directly shapeable clear solutions of polyamide imides and a method for preparing same are provided. The solutions are obtained by polycondensation in .gamma.-butyrolactone (.gamma.BL) in substantially stoichiometric proportions between toluylene diisocyanate and an aromatic acid anhydride, and by dilution in (.gamma.BL) to give a solution allowing them to be processed at a later stage. Yarns and fibers made from said solutions are also described.

Abstract: A radiation-curable prepolymer of a polyurethane endtipped with an hydroxy (acrylate or methacrylate) is disclosed. The polyurethane is derived from the reaction of a polyfunctional isocyanate with a hydrolyzable oligomer of an anhydrous cyclic ester of an hydroxy acid. Crosslinked polymers prepared by irradiating the prepolymers are also disclosed. The crosslinked polymers are bioabsorbable and biocompatible with bodily tissue, yet still maintain the outstanding mechanical properties one would expect from a polyurethane. The prepolymers and crosslinked polymers are especially well-suited for the fabrication of surgical devices, particularly wound closure devices such as surgical staples and clips, in a stereolithography apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to blocked polyisocyanates containing at least one isocyanate group which is reversibly blocked with a monofunctional blocking agent for isocyanate groups and at least one isocyanate group in the form of a urea group, which may be converted to a thermally stable hydantoin group. The present invention also relates to one-component coating compositions containing these blocked polyisocyanates and compounds containing isocyanate-reactive groups.

Abstract: Polyurethane polymers having pendant carbamate groups are disclosed. The polymers are prepared by:(a) reacting a mixture comprising a polyol having at least one pendant carbamate group and a polyisocyanate to form a polyurethane having pendant carbamate groups, and(b) optionally, capping the polyurethane from (b) with an active hydrogen-containing capping agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides an novel polymer having 1-2,000 equivalents of an N-sulfoamino group/10.sup.6 g of weight of the polymer.The polymer has excellent dispersibility of inorganic fine particles, hygroscopicity, and dye-affinity. The polymer provides a binder resin in which a magnetic or non-magnetic metal or metal oxide can highly be dispersed. The polymer also provides a magnetic recording medium which is excellent in electromagnetic conversion characteristic, surface smoothness, adhesion to non-magnetic substrates, and durability. The polymer provides a magnetic recording medium with improved travelling, travelling durability, signal-to-noise ratio, and drop-out. The polymer also provides a polyester fiber which has a high fiber strength and an excellent hygroscopicity and can be colored with cationic dyes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoreversible process for the preparation of a hydantoin comprisng(a) reacting an unsaturated polyester with a monofunctional amine to yield a poly(ester aspartate), and(b) reacting said poly(ester aspartate) with an isocyanate to produce a poly(ester urea), and(c) heating said poly(ester urea) to form a hydantoin compound.The process is useful for the preparation of coatings.

Abstract: An amide group-containing epoxy resin obtained by reacting an epoxy resin with an amide group-containing diisocyanate obtained by reacting a diisocyanate with a dicarboxylic acid gives a uniform cured article showing high adhesiveness and is usable as an adhesive, a coating composition, and the like.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of coatings using a coating composition having a binder containing a two-component system of a) a polyisocyanate component and b) an isocyanate-reactive component b) which is essentially free from hydroxyl groups and contains b1) 5 to 95 parts by weight of a polyamine containing ester groups and secondary amino groups and b2) 5 to 95 parts by weight of polyketimines.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel polycarbonates having hydroxyl end groups and an average molecular weight of 500 to 12,000, as determined by measuring the OH number, and being based on dimer diols containing either 36 or 44 carbon atoms. These novel polycarbonates are particularly suitable for the use in a process for the production of polyurethane plastics which are stable to hydrolysis and oxidation.

Abstract: New flexible polyurethane foams are described, suitable for use in the interior linings of cars, with a reduced fogging effect, whose content by weight of the cyclic adipate of diethylene glycol, 8,13-dioxo-1,4,7-trioxacyclotridecane, is less than 0.25% and preferably less than 0.17%. Also described are polyester polyols, suitable for preparing these polyurethane foams, whose content by weight of the cyclic adipate of diethylene glycol, 8,13-dioxo-1,4,7-trioxacyclotridecane, is less than 0.4% and preferably less than 0.25%.

Abstract: Novel carbodiimides and/or oligomeric polycarbodiimides containing terminal isocyanate, urethane and/or urea groups are obtainable, for example, by condensation of 1,3-bis(1-methyl-1-isocyanatoethyl)benzene with elimination of carbon dioxide followed, if desired, by reaction of all or some of the free isocyanate groups of the resultant (poly)carbodiimides with aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or araliphatic amines, alcohols and/or alkoxypolyoxyalkylene alcohols, and are used as stabilizers against hydrolytic degradation of polyaddition and polycondensation products containing ester groups.

Abstract: A hydrophobic polyurethane elastomer composition is disclosed containing a linear soft segment without pendant chain branched groups, wherein said polyurethane elastomer has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of less than -70.degree. C. and a moisture uptake of less than 1.0 wt. % after 24 hours of immersion in water at 70.degree. C., and wherein said polyurethane elastomer comprises at least one repeat unit containing said linear soft segment, which soft segment comprises a moiety derived from a polyol of the structure:X--[CH.dbd.CH(CH.sub.2).sub.n ].sub.m CH.dbd.CH--Xwherein X is a hydroxyl-containing moiety selected from the group consisting of --CH.sub.2 OH, --(CH.sub.2).sub.8 COO(CH.sub.2).sub.p OH and --COO(CH.sub.2).sub.p OH, wherein the functionality number of the terminal groups is 2.0, p is 2 to 12, n is 1 to 10, m is a number average value of up to 1000, and the weight of the polyol is from about 0.5 wt. % to about 99.5 wt. % of the resulting polyurethane elastomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition for the preparation of a polyurea coating which containsa) a polyisocyanate component containing one or more aliphatic polyisocyanates,b) at least one polaspartic acid esterc) 0.05 to 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the coating composition, of an organic acid,wherein components a) and b) are present in amounts sufficient to provide an equivalent ratio of isocyanate groups of component a) to isocyanate-reactive groups of component b) of 0.5:1 to 20:1.

Abstract: A process for the production of olefinically unsaturated isocyanates by reacting a1) isophorone diisocyanate or mixtures of isophorone diisocyanate with a2) other organic polyisocyanates with b1.1) olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acids or mixtures thereof with b1.2) other monobasic or polybasic carboxylic acids, b2.1) olefinically unsaturated alcohols and/or b2.2) other monohydric or polyhydric alcohols, the unsaturated resulting isocyanates and their use as binders for one-component coating compositions which may be cured at room temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to blocked polyisocyanates containing at least one isocyanate group which is reversibly blocked with a monofunctional blocking agent for isocyanate groups and at least one isocyanate group in the form of a thermally stable hydantoin group. The present invention also relates to one-component coating compositions containing these blocked polyisocyanates and compounds containing isocyanate-reactive groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to blocked polyisocyanates containing at least two isocyanate groups which are reversibly blocked with a monofunctional blocking agent for isocyanate groups and at least two isocyanate groups in the form of urea groups, which may be subsequently converted to thermally stable hydantoin groups. The present invention also relates to one-component coating compositions containing these blocked polyisocyanates and compounds containing at least two isocyanate-reactive groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aldimine/aspartate corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents an organic group which has a valency of n and is inert towards isocyanate groups at a temperature of 100.degree. C. or less,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be the same or different and represent optionally substituted hydrocarbon radicals, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the .beta.-carbon atom form a cycloaliphatic or heterocyclic ring andR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may be identical or different and represent organic groups which are inert towards isocyanate groups at a temperature of 100.degree. C. or less,R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 may be identical or different and represent hydrogen or organic groups which are inert towards isocyanate groups at a temperature of 100.degree. C. or less, anda and b represent integers with a value of 1 to 5, provided that the sum of a and b is 2 to 6.

Abstract: The present invention concerns blocked isocyanate crosslinkers based on pentaerythritol for use in thermosetting coatings. More particularly, the invention pertains to thermosetting protective coatings containing a coreactive binder polymer comprising a hydroxyl functional matrix polymer adapted to coreact with a blocked isocyanate comprising pentaerythritol reacted with excess equivalents of isocyanate where excess isocyanate groups are blocked with a blocking agent. Pentaerythritol comprises between about 20% and 100% by weight of the polyol reactants reacted with excess isocyanate groups while the blocked crosslinker comprises between about 10% and 50% by weight of the thermosetting binder components. The preferred thermosetting coating is powder coating.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition which is self-drying or is crosslinked by external agents, processes and dispersions for its preparation and its use.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition characterized by comprising (A) an epoxy resin containing an oxazolidone ring, (B) a halogen-containing epoxy resin and (C) a curing agent as its ingredients, wherein the ratio by weight of ingredients (A) to (B) is 5-100:95-0, the hydrolizable chlorine content of ingredients (A) and (B) is no more than 500 ppm and the amount of .alpha.-glycol is no more than 100 m eq/kg has excellent properties and can be employed as the materials for electronic applications and as paints, adhesives, molding materials, composite materials, laminates and sealing materials.

Abstract: Polyisocyanate-modified dicarboxylic (poly)anhydrides which are solid below 40.degree. C., liquid above 120.degree. C. and based on the reaction product of organic polyisocyanates with more than equivalent quantities, based on the NCO/COOH reaction, of dicarboxylic (poly)anhydrides containing free carboxyl groups and optional subsequent modification of the reaction product with less than equivalent quantities, based on the anhydride groups, of anhydride-reactive amino and/or hydroxyl groups; and powder coating compositions containing as binder these polyisocyanate-modified dicarboxylic (poly)anhydrides as curing agents for polyepoxides.

Abstract: For fastening anchoring means, such as anchor rods, in solid accommodating materials without expansion pressure, mortar compositions are used, which consist of a hardener and a resin. To improve the strength properties, vinyl ester urethane resin is employed, which optionally can be accelerated.

Abstract: A method for preparing a polyamide-imide-modified polyurethane varnish composition for coating a conductive wire to form a varnished wire. The method comprises the steps of: (a) preparing a first intermediate reaction product, which is an isocyanate compound, (b) preparing a second intermediate reaction product, which is a hydroxy compound, and (c) mixing the first and second intermediate reaction products with a diluent to form the polyamide-imide-modified polyurethane varnish composition. The first intermediate reaction comprises the steps of: (I) preparing a first reaction mixture containing a phenol or a derivative of phenol, a diisocyanate, and a dihydroxy compound in a first organic solvent, and reacting the first reaction mixture at room temperature; (ii) adding a diacid compound or trimellitic anhydride or mixture thereof to the first reaction mixture, and reacting at 100.degree..about.140.degree. C.

Abstract: A powder coating composition for the production of non-yellowing, flexible coatings which contains a mixture of a polyisocyanate component which contains one or more lacquer polyisocyanates having free (unblocked) isocyanate groups bound to primary and/or secondary carbon atoms and a polyol component containing one or more polyhydroxyl compounds selected from polyhydroxy polyurethanes, polyhydroxy polyacrylates and polyhydroxy polyesters, wherein at least 50% of the hydroxyl groups are bound to secondary or tertiary carbon atoms; and its use for coating heat-resistant substrates, in particular as clear coating compositions for automobiles.

Abstract: There is now provided a carbodiimide or polycarbodiimide of the formula: ##STR1## where the R radicals are identical or different and are selected from the group consisting of --NHCONHR.sup.1 --, --NHCONR.sup.1 R.sup.2 --, and --NHCOOR.sup.3 --, where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be identical or different and are alkyl, cycloalkyl, or aralkyl, and R.sup.3 is identical to R.sup.1 or is alkoxypolyoxyalkylene, and n is an integer from 0 to 10.There is also provided an ester containing plastic which contains this carbodiimide as an anti-hydrolysis agent. The plastics may be a polyurethane cellular or non-cellular elastomer or thermoplastic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel carbodiimides or oligomeric polycarbodiimides containing terminal isocyanate, urea and/or urethane groups, methods for their preparation, and their use as hydrolysis stabilizers.

Abstract: The invention provides novel polyurethanes which can be used in magnetic media binders applications. The polyurethanes comprise multidentate chelating functional groups pendant from the polymer backbone, which groups are produced by esterification of backbone hydroxyl moieties with cyclic dicarboxylic acid anhydrides which also bear an additional polar functional group such as those selected from the group consisting of --H, --OH, --COOM, --SO.sub.3 M, --SH, --CH.sub.2 COOM, --SCH.sub.2 COOM, --P(=O)(OM).sub.2, --OP(=O)(OM).sub.2, and the like. Examples of anhydrides useful in preparation of the polyurethanes include anhydrides of citric acid, mercaptosuccinic acid, dimercaptosuccinic acid and nitrilotriacetic acid. The polyurethanes, which are optionally radiation curable, show high affinity for magnetic pigments, and blends of the polyurethanes with vinyl resins afford excellent binders for magnetic recording media.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyetheresterols obtained by condensation of a polyfunctional carboxylic acid with an alcohol component, wherein the alcohol component comprises a mixture of alkanediols and etherdiols of the formula ##STR1## where m=1 to 3n.gtoreq.3 andR.sup.I, R.sup.II, R.sup.III and R.sup.IV are identical or different and, independently of one another, are hydrogen or C.sub.1 - to C.sub.4 -alkyl,and the ratio between ether and ester groups in the polyetheresterol is in the range from 0.3:1 to 1.5:1, which are suitable, in particular, for the preparation of polyurethanes having reduced fogging.

Abstract: A high-solubility and high-adhesion poly(amide-imide-ester) resin prepared from a monomer composition comprising: (a) a diisocyanate such as diphenylmethane 4,4'diisocyanate; (b) a trimellitic anhydride; and (c) a bis-anhydride of trimellitic anhydride such as 1,2 bis(trimellitate)ethane dianhydride, dissolved in an appropriate solvent system. Each of the trimellitic anhydride and the bisanhydride of trimellitic anhydride constitutes 1 to 40%, on a molar basis, of the monomer composition and the amount of the diisocyanate is about 1.0 to 1.2 times, also on a molar basis, the sum of the trimellitic anhydride and the bis-anhydride of trimellitic anhydride. In an alternate embodiment, a fourth component (d) diacid such as isophthalic acid can be added to the monomer composition. After the polymerization reaction, the poly(amide-imide-ester) resin so produced can be diluted with a variety of organic solvents, such as xylene and dimethylacetamide, etc.

Abstract: An automotive refinish coating composition having a volatile organic content not exceeding 3.0 pounds per gallon contains a hydroxyl functional polyester and a polyisocyanate curing agent. The hydroxyl functional polyester is prepared from reactants containing:A. from about 15 percent to about 50 percent of a polyol or mixture of polyols, each having a formula molecular weight from about 50 to about 2,000;B. from about 15 percent to about 50 percent of a long chain monocarboxylic acid or mixture of such acids, each having from about 6 to 24 carbon atoms; andC. from about 15 percent to about 30 percent of 1,4-cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid; the percentages based on the total weight of reactants used in preparing the polyester. The refinish coating composition is particularly suitable as a clear topcoat over a pigmented basecoat.

Abstract: The invention provides new fluorine-efficient oil- and water-repellent compositions comprising a fluorochemical oil- and water-repellent agent and a polymer extender comprising at least one percent by weight based on the weight of the extender of interpolymerized units derived from monomers containing at least one blocked or masked isocyanate function.

Abstract: Solution spun fiber obtained from resin comprising an amide-imide polymer having repeating units of the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein the fiber has tenacity of at least about 1.5 grams per denier, and elongation of at least about 10%.

Abstract: Storage stable, liquid prepolymers of diphenylmethane diisocyanate containing urea and/or biuret groups are prepared by reacting an aminocrotonate with a mixture of isocyanates having a specified diphenylmethane diisocyanate isomer content. These prepolymers have isocyanate group contents of from about 5 to about 30%.

Abstract: Di-amines endowed with chain extension activity for formulations such as polyureas and polyurethanes are disclosed, and which have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein n is 0-1000 and m is 0-100; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.5, and R.sub.6 are each independently selected from the group consisting of H, --CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 OH, and --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --OH; and R.sub.3 and P.sub.4 are each independently selected from the group consisting of --C.sub.2 H.sub.4 --; and --C.sub.3 H.sub.6 --; and the diasteromeric salts thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polyurea-imide RIM composition, molded articles of a polyurea-imide RIM composition, and a method of forming a polyurea-imide molded article.