Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition comprising: at least one dendritic polymer prepared from hyper-branched polymer with hydroxyl groups, having a plurality of peripheral functional groups, wherein the peripheral functional groups comprising at least one cyclic ether group that is covalently bound to said hyperbranched polymer by urethane linkages; and a melamine-based crosslinker. Such compositions have improved flexibility. The present disclosure further relates to the use of such compositions to form coatings after cure, or as an additive component to binder resins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition comprising: (i) one or more dendritic polymers; and (ii) a reactive diluent that is capable of being chemically coupled to the functional groups of the dendritic polymers, wherein when the dendritic polymer is coupled to the reactive diluent in the presence of a cross-linker, a polymerized solid is formed at high concentrations in a liquid medium. The present invention further relates to methods of preparing the polymer composition and its use in forming coatings.

Abstract: There is provided a composition comprising: (i) a hyperbranched polymer having peripheral reactive groups comprising epoxy functional groups and hydroxyl functional groups; and (ii) a compound having one or more hydrophilic functional groups, wherein the amount of epoxy functional groups relative to the total number of peripheral reactive groups does not render the hyperbranched polymer from being indispersible in an aqueous solvent. There is also provided a method of preparing the same and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition comprising: at least one dendritic polymer prepared from hyper-branched polymer with hydroxyl groups, having a plurality of peripheral functional groups, wherein the peripheral functional groups comprising at least one cyclic ether group that is covalently bound to said hyperbranched polymer by urethane linkages; and a melamine-based crosslinker. Such compositions have improved flexibility. The present disclosure further relates to the use of such compositions to form coatings after cure, or as an additive component to binder resins.

Abstract: There is provided a composition comprising: (i) a hyperbranched polymer having peripheral reactive groups comprising epoxy functional groups and hydroxyl functional groups; and (ii) a compound having one or more hydrophilic functional groups, wherein the amount of epoxy functional groups relative to the total number of peripheral reactive groups does not render the hyperbranched polymer from being indispersible in an aqueous solvent. There is also provided a method of preparing the same and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an aqueous dispersible polymer composition comprising: (a) at least one of: (i) a dendritic polymer in admixture with a hydrophilic functionalizing agent; and (ii) a hydrophilic functionalized dendrimer; and (b) a non-dendritic polymer capable of forming bonds with said dendritic polymer to thereby form a dendrimer-non-dendrimer (DND) polymer hybrid that is dispersible in the aqueous phase, methods of forming the same and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a product and a manufacturing process for an aqueous dispersible dendritic polymer with various functionalities, and polymer compositions and polymer formulations comprising such a dendritic polymer. The aqueous dispersible dendritic polymer composition comprises a hydrophilic functional group to allow dispersion in aqueous solvents and improve washability of the polymer, a low surface tension functional group to impart resistance to dirt pick-up and optionally, a curable functional group to allow superior cross-linking capabilities and optionally, a softening functional group to impart flexibility to the composition.

Abstract: There is provided an aqueous dispersible polymer composition comprising: (i) a hydroxyl functional dendritic polymer; (ii) one or more polar compounds, the polar compounds being miscible with both the hydroxyl functional dendritic polymer and an aqueous solvent; and wherein the one or more polar compounds are present in an amount sufficient to disperse the hydroxyl functional dendritic polymer in the aqueous solvent. There is also provided a coating composition comprising the same and processes for preparing the aqueous dispersible polymer composition and the coating composition.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersible hydroxyl-functional dendrimer polymer composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an aqueous dispersible polymer composition comprising: (a) at least one of: (i) a dendritic polymer in admixture with a hydrophilic functionalizing agent; and (ii) a hydrophilic functionalized dendrimer; and (b) a non-dendritic polymer capable of forming bonds with said dendritic polymer to thereby form a dendrimer-non-dendrimer (DND) polymer hybrid that is dispersible in the aqueous phase, methods of forming the same and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition comprising: (i) one or more dendritic polymers; and (ii) a reactive diluent that is capable of being chemically coupled to the functional groups of the dendritic polymers, wherein when the dendritic polymer is coupled to the reactive diluent in the presence of a cross-linker, a polymerized solid is formed at high concentrations in a liquid medium. The present invention further relates to methods of preparing the polymer composition and its use in forming coatings.