Abstract: Graphenic carbon nanoparticles that are dispersed in solvents through the use of dispersant resins are disclosed. The graphenic carbon nanoparticles may be milled prior to dispersion. The dispersant resins may comprise a polymeric dispersant resin comprising an addition polymer comprising the residue of a vinyl heterocyclic amide, an addition polymer comprising a homopolymer, a block (co)polymer, a random (co)polymer, an alternating (co)polymer, a graft (co)polymer, a brush (co)polymer, a star (co)polymer, a telechelic (co)polymer, or a combination thereof. The solvents may be aqueous, non-aqueous, inorganic and/or organic solvents. The dispersions are highly stable and may contain relatively high loadings of the graphenic carbon nanoparticles.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems for treating a substrate. The system may include a cleaner composition, a deoxidizing composition comprising a Group IVA metal and/or a Group IVB metal and free fluoride and having a pH of 1.0 to 3.0, and/or a seal composition. The system may also include a coating composition. The cleaner composition, deoxidizing composition, and/or seal composition may comprise a homopolymer or a copolymer comprising a phosphorous-containing monomeric subunit m1. Also disclosed is a deoxidizing composition comprising a Group IVA metal and a Group IVB metal and free fluoride and having a pH of 1.0 to 3.0. Also disclosed are methods of treating a substrate. Also disclosed are treated substrates.

Abstract: Coreactive three-dimensional printing of parts using coreactive compositions is disclosed. Coreactive additive manufacturing can be used to fabricate parts having a wide range of properties.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a composition comprising: an epoxy compound, a polythiol curing agent, and a second curing agent. Also disclosed are methods of treating a substrate with the composition and substrates formed by such methods.

Abstract: A coating composition for and method of visualizing the appearance of a color on a substrate includes applying a coating composition having that color to the substrate, and drying and/or curing the coating composition to produce a coating in which the coating is peelable from the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous curable film-forming composition comprising: (a) a film-forming component comprising an aliphatic di- or higher functional polyisocyanate; and (b) a catalyst additive comprising: (i) a catalytic organic compound comprising iron and/or tin; and (ii) a beta-diketone. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling the rate of cure of an aqueous curable film-forming composition. The method comprises adding to the aqueous curable film-forming composition the catalyst additive described above; the aqueous curable film-forming composition comprises a film-forming component comprising an aliphatic di- or higher functional polyisocyanate. The present invention is additionally directed to a coated article comprising a cured coating layer applied on at least one surface of a substrate to form a coated substrate; wherein the cured coating layer is deposited from the aqueous curable film-forming composition described above.

Abstract: A system for detection and coating analysis that comprises a digital camera and a light-based protractor positioned adjacent to or on a physical coating surface. The system identifyies a particular angular indication being displayed by the light-based protractor. The system then identifies a target color of the physical coating surface and identifies one or more target coating texture characteristics of the physical coating surface. Additionally, the system identifies a proposed coating that comprises a proposed color that matches the target color and proposed coating characteristics that match the one or more target coating texture characteristics. The system then displays, on a user interface, the proposed coating.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a container (1) for mixing paint comprising a paint cup (2) comprising a base portion (3) and sidewall portions (4) enclosing a receptacle volume (5), and having an opening (6) opposite to the base portion(3); a rotatable mixing element (17) disposed in the receptacle volume (5); and a coupling means (19) for operatively connecting the rotatable mixing element (17) to an actuator (30) configured to drive the rotatable mixing element (17). A paint mixing apparatus (26) comprising one or more ports (27) configured to accommodate such paint mixing container (1) and comprising an actuator (30) configured to drive the rotatable mixing element (17) and a process for mixing paint making use of such paint mixing container (1) are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are particles that have an exterior surface coated with a thin polymeric coating, such as a coating that includes a sulfur-containing polymer. Also disclosed are compositions, such as fuel-resistant sealant and coating compositions, which include such particles. Aerospace vehicles having an aperture at least partially sealed with a sealant deposited from such a sealant composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of treating an aircraft transparency includes applying a water repellant coating composition over a surface of an aircraft transparency substrate, the water repellant coating composition includes a non-chlorinated perfluoroalkylalkylsilane and/or a non-halogenated polyorganosiloxane. The method can include applying a primer composition having an organic solvent and a silicon material over the aircraft transparency substrate to form a primed substrate surface; applying the water repellant coating composition over the primed substrate surface; and heating the water repellant coating composition to form a water repellant coating.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a combination of low molecular weight prepolymers and high molecular weight prepolymers are disclosed. The compositions are used to fabricate elastomeric articles having high tensile strength and high tensile elongation.

Abstract: Sealing components having complex shapes and smooth surfaces are may be fabricated using coreactive three-dimensional printing. More specifically the invention relates to chemically resistant sealing components and methods of making said sealing components using three-dimensional printing, and that may be used in vehicle applications.

Abstract: A curable composition is provided, comprising: (A) a binder composition; and (B) a polysiloxane resin comprising aromatic functional groups and terminal active hydrogen groups. The composition may be used to prepare articles of manufacture and coated articles, such as footwear components. The composition may additionally be used to mitigate dirt build-up on a substrate.

Abstract: A powder coating composition comprising: a) a thermoset resin comprising an acid functional polyester material, b) a thermoplastic resin and c) a crosslinker material, wherein the coating composition is substantially free of bisphenol A (BPA), bisphenol F (BPF), bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE) and bisphenol F diglycidyl ether (BFDGE).

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an electrocoating system comprising a tank comprising at least one sidewall and configured to hold an electrodepositable coating composition for receiving a substrate to be coated, and a movable electrode positioned within the tank, wherein the movable electrode does not extend through the sidewall. Also disclosed herein are methods of coating substrates, systems for coating a substrate, and coated substrates.

Abstract: A coating composition includes: (a) (i) a thiol functional compound and (ii) an ethylenically unsaturated compound reactive with (i); (b) a catalyst that catalyzes a reaction between (i) and (ii); and (c) an odor masking agent that masks an odor of at least (i) the thiol functional compound. A method of forming the coating is also included.

Abstract: A coating composition includes: an aqueous dispersion of self-crosslinkable core-shell particles, where the corm-shell particles include (1) a polymeric core at least partially encapsulated by (2) a polymeric shell having urethane linkages, keto and/or aldo functional groups, and hydrazide functional groups, where the polymeric core is covalently bonded to at least a portion of the polymeric shell, and a hydrophobic additive including a wax and/or a silicon-containing compound, where the hydrophobic additive is non-reactive with the polymeric core and the polymeric shell. A substrate coated with a coating formed from the coating composition and a method for improving stain resistance of a substrate are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a powder coating composition for preparing a dielectric coating. The powder coating composition includes: (a) an epoxy functional polymer; (b) a poly-carboxylic acid functional polyester polymer reactive with the epoxy functional polymer and which has an acid value of less than 100 mg KOH/g; and (c) a poly-carboxylic acid functional (meth)acrylate polymer reactive with the epoxy functional polymer. Further, if a colorant is present, the powder coating composition comprises 35 weight % or less of the colorant, based on the total solids weight of the coating composition.

Abstract: A sprayable polymer dispersion includes (a) a room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone polymer, (b) a polysiloxane, (c) an insulating agent and (d) an organic carrier in which components (a), (b), and (c) are suspended. Also included in the present invention is a method of producing a corrosion resistant coating on a substrate comprising spraying the polymeric dispersion onto at least a portion of a substrate and moisture curing each of components (a) and (b) to form a monolithic coating on the substrate, as well as a substrate at least partially coated with the sprayable polymer dispersion.

Abstract: Touch screen displays and other coated articles demonstrating antiglare properties are provided. A method of forming an antiglare coating on a substrate is also provided, and may be used to prepare the coated articles. The method comprises: (a) heating the substrate to a temperature of at least 100° F. (37.8° C.) to form a heated substrate; (b) applying a curable film-forming composition on at least one surface of the heated substrate to form a substrate coated with a sol-gel layer; and (c) subjecting the coated substrate to thermal conditions for a time sufficient to effect cure of the sol-gel layer. The curable film-forming composition comprises: (i) a silane; (ii) a mineral acid; and (iii) a solvent; wherein the weight ratio of mineral acid to silane is greater than 0.008:1 and the curable film-forming composition has a solids content of less than 10 percent by weight.