Abstract: Derivatives of esterdiol alkoxylates obtained by reaction thereof with an isocyanate, as well as the anhydride capped products thereof. Formulations containing the above are also claimed.

Abstract: Derivatives of esterdiol alkoxylates obtained by reaction thereof with an anhydride, isocyanate or epoxide, as well as the anhydride capped products of the derivatives of the two latter. Formulations containing the above are also claimed.

Abstract: Compositions comprising poly (vinyl alkyl ether), a liquid monoacrylate monomer and photoinitiator cure upon exposure to radiation to form pressure sensitive adhesives having an excellent balance of peel strength, shear time, and quick stick.

Abstract: High solids coating compositions comprising a polycaprolactone derivative and a mixture of a methylolated melamine and a low molecular weight polyol; and, optionally, solvent and catalyst. The polycaprolactone derivative used in the coating compositions is the reaction product of a polycaprolactone polyol, a polyisocyanate and an anhydride of a polycarboxylic acid; the polycaprolactone polyol has an average of at least two hydroxyl groups in the molecule, a hydroxyl number of from about 15 to about 600 and an average molecular weight of from about 290 to about 6,000. The carboxylic acid anhydride mentioned has at least one intramolecular carboxylic anhydride group. The polycaprolactone derivatives are water insoluble.

Abstract: Novel ester diol alkoxylates produced by the reaction of an ester diol and an alkylene oxide. The reaction product is a vehicle useful in ink or paint formulations, as a solvent, and in adhesive formulations; it is also useful as an intermediate in the production of other valuable compounds and as a surfactant.

Abstract: Novel ester diol alkoxylate acrylates prepared by the reaction of an ester diol and an alkylene oxide to produce an ester diol alkoxylate that is subsequently reacted with acrylic acid or methacrylic acid. The novel derivatives are useful as vehicles in coating and ink compositions and as monomers in the production of polymers.

Abstract: High solids coating compositions comprising a polycaprolactone derivative and a mixture of a methylolated melamine and a low molecular weight polyol; and, optionally, solvent and catalyst. The polycaprolactone derivative used in the coating compositions is the reaction products of a polycaprolactone polyol, a diepoxide and an anhydride of a polycarboxylic acid; the polycaprolactone polyol has an average of at least two hydroxyl groups in the molecule, a hydroxyl number of from about 15 to about 600 and an average molecular weight of from about 290 to about 6,000. The carboxylic acid anhydride mentioned has at least one intramolecular carboxylic anhydride group. The polycaprolactone derivatives are water insoluble.

Abstract: Compositions comprising an ester diol alkoxylate in conjunction with crosslinkers, or polycaprolactone polyols or derivatives thereof, or low molecular weight polyols, or isocyanates, or latexes have been produced that are useful as coatings, inks and adhesives.

Abstract: Compositions of urethane derivatives of acrylated epoxidized soybean oil, which are the reaction products of an organic isocyanate with the reaction product of epoxidized soybean oil with acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, and an acrylyl compound are useful as coatings and inks; photosensitizers and/or pigments can optionally be present. The compositions can be cured by radiation.

Abstract: Copolymer of an ethylenically unsaturated organic monomer and an unsaturated organosilane monomer is stabilized against viscosity increase and gelation by the addition thereto of a monomeric hydrolytically reactive compound chosen from the group consisting of (i) monomeric hydrolytically reactive organosilanes and (ii) trialkyl orthoformates; and an alkyl alcohol.

Abstract: A process for producing polyesters and copolyesters, useful for making films and fibers, by the polycondensation of dicarboxylic acids and aliphatic glycols using coordinations complexes of metal halides and silicon compounds as catalysts.

Abstract: The reaction produces of (A) polyoxytetramethylene diols or polycaprolactone polyols, (B) diisocyanates and (C) di- or tri-methylol carboxylic acids are capped with (D) certain defined acrylyl compounds to produce terminally unsaturated oligomers that readily cure by thermal or radiation means to soft, tack-free products. The oligomers can be used as coatings; binders and adhesives.

Abstract: Alkanediones or cycloalkanediones are employed as low-toxicity constituents in radiation curable coating compositions.

Abstract: Compositions containing poly(vinyl alkyl ether), multifunctional acrylates, and optionally, monoacrylates and photoinitiators, when cured by exposure to radiation, produce pressure sensitive adhesives having good adhesive properties, such as peel strength, quick stick and shear time.

Abstract: Novel compounds comprising organic copolymer or terpolymer backbones having pendent hydrolyzable organosilicon groups bonded thereto, are disclosed. Treatment of inorganic oxide surfaces with the novel compounds renders them adherent to and/or compatible with resinous media.

Abstract: A process for producing polyesters and copolyesters, useful for making films and fibers, by the polycondensation of dicarboxylic acids and aliphatic glycols using coordinations complexes of metal halides and silicon compounds as catalysts.

Abstract: Tetraethylorthosilicate or tetraethoxyethylorthosilicate is employed as a low-toxicity diluent in radiation curable coating compositions containing acrylyl or methacrylyl functional oligomer. The orthosilicate compound imparts improved leveling and surface characteristics to said coating compositions.

Abstract: Aqueous, translucent to clear, water-borne vehicles of emulsion polymerized mixture of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, an acrylate ester and, optionally, a styrene compound. Blends thereof with latexes and clear and pigmented compositions thereof.

Abstract: Mixtures of the unsaturated maleic anhydride modified adduct of a polycaprolactone polyol and an ethylenically unsaturated monomer are copolymerized. The resulting polymers are useful as coatings or in the production of films and shaped molded articles.

Abstract: Fiber lubricant compositions of enhanced heat stability comprise a nonhindered polyphenol stabilizer and a polyether lubricant.