Abstract: The present invention is directed to a photo-curable adhesive or sealant composition comprising, based on the weight of the composition: from 1 to 10 wt. % of a) at least one oxetane compound according to Formula (1) below: wherein: R1 and R2 are H, C1-C6 alkyl, C6-C18 aryl or C7-C18 aralkyl; each R3 is independently a C1-C12 alkylene group, C6-C18 arylene group, C2-C12 alkenylene group or a poly(C1-C6 alkyleneoxy) group; and, n is an integer of from 1 to 3; from 5 to 20 wt. % of b) at least one epoxide compound, wherein part b) is characterized in that at least 50 wt. % of the total weight of epoxide compounds is constituted by b1) at one cycloaliphatic epoxide; from 0.1 to 5 wt % of c) at least one ionic photoacid generator; from 0 to 10 wt. % of d) at least one free radical photoinitiator; from 0.01 to 5 wt. % of e) at least one near-infrared absorbing dye; and, from 50 to 90 wt. % of f) particulate filler.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a photo-curable adhesive or sealant composition comprising, based on the weight of the composition: from 1 to 10 wt. %, of a) at least one oxetane compound according to Formula (I) below: wherein: R1, R2, R3, R5 and R6 are independently selected from H and C1-C6 alkyl; R4 is —(CH2)mX; m is 0 or 1; X is C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl, C6-C18 aryl, C6-C18 aryloxy, C7-C18 aralkyl, C7-C18 aralkoxy or is represented by the formula: each R7 is independently a C1-C12 alkylene group, C2-C12 alkenylene group, C6-C18 arylene, C7-C18 alkarylene, C7-C18 aralkylene or a poly(C1-C6alkyleneoxy) group; R8 is H, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl, C6-C18 aryl or C7-C18 aralkyl; and, n is an integer of from 1 to 3; from 5 to 20 wt. % of b) at least one epoxide compound, wherein part b) is characterized in that at least 50 wt. % of the total weight of epoxide compounds is constituted by b1) at one cycloaliphatic epoxide; from 0.1 to 5 wt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to curable resin compositions, to methods for producing a cured composition using said curable resin compositions, and articles, in particular molded parts, produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic polyurethane matrix resin composition, comprising at least one C3-8 alkane diol, at least one alkoxylated aromatic diol and at least one polyisocyanate. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a fiber-reinforced composite comprising a cured thermoplastic polyurethane polymer matrix according to the present invention and a fiber material. Moreover, a method for the manufacture of the fiber-reinforced composite according to the present invention and use of the composition or the fiber-reinforced composite in railway vehicles, automotive vehicles, aircraft vehicles, boats, space vehicles, motorbikes, bicycles, sporting goods, helmets, functional clothing, shoes, construction parts in bridges and buildings or wind turbine blades are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-component polyurethane composition composed of at least one polyol, at least one polyisocyanate, and at least one emulsifier which is not homogeneously miscible with the at least one polyol. The present invention further relates to the use of this polyurethane composition as a binder for producing fiber composites, a method for producing these fiber composites, the fiber composites themselves, and use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising a fiber material and a specific thermoplastic binder. The thermoplastic binder comprises at least one thermoplastic polyurethane polymer, wherein said thermoplastic polyurethane polymer comprises a reaction product of (i) at least one semi-crystalline polyester polyol, and (ii) at least one polyisocyanate. The molar ratio of the NCO groups of said polyisocyanate (ii) to the sum of OH groups of said polyester polyol (i) is less than 1.00:1 and the thermoplastic polyurethane polymer has (a) a melting enthalpy of at least 20 J/g, (b) a melting point (Tm) of >70° C., and (c) an average number molecular weight (Mn) of 5,000 to 80,000 g/mol. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a fiber-reinforced composite comprising a cured thermosetting polyurethane polymer matrix reinforced by the composition according to the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising a fiber material and a specific thermoplastic binder. The thermoplastic binder comprises at least one thermoplastic polyurethane polymer, wherein said thermoplastic polyurethane polymer comprises a reaction product of (i) at least one semi-crystalline polyester polyol, and (ii) at least one polyisocyanate. The molar ratio of the NCO groups of said polyisocyanate (ii) to the sum of OH groups of said polyester polyol (i) is less than 1.00:1 and the thermoplastic polyurethane polymer has (a) a melting enthalpy of at least 20 J/g, (b) a melting point (Tm) of >70° C., and (c) an average number molecular weight (Mn) of 5,000 to 80,000 g/mol. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a fiber-reinforced composite comprising a cured thermosetting polyurethane polymer matrix reinforced by the composition according to the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic polyurethane matrix resin composition, comprising at least one C3-8 alkane diol, at least one alkoxylated aromatic diol and at least one polyisocyanate. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a fiber-reinforced composite comprising a cured thermoplastic polyurethane polymer matrix according to the present invention and a fiber material. Moreover, a method for the manufacture of the fiber-reinforced composite according to the present invention and use of the composition or the fiber-reinforced composite in railway vehicles, automotive vehicles, aircraft vehicles, boats, space vehicles, motorbikes, bicycles, sporting goods, helmets, functional clothing, shoes, construction parts in bridges and buildings or wind turbine blades are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic polyurethane matrix resin composition, comprising (i) at least one bridged and/or fused and/or Spiro polycyclic alcohol compound; (ii) at least one polyisocyanate; and (iii) at least one diol, which is different from the at least one bridged and/or fused and/or spiro polycyclic alcohol compound (i). The at least one bridged and/or fused and/or Spiro polycyclic alcohol compound (i) is present in the thermoplastic polyurethane matrix resin composition in an amount of at least 10 wt.-% by weight, preferably at least 20 wt-%, most preferably at least 25 wt.-%. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a fiber-reinforced composite comprising a cured thermoplastic polyurethane polymer matrix according to the present invention and a fiber material.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous, cationically stabilized primary dispersions comprising dispersed polymer particles having a Z-average particle diameter of 5 to 500 nm and which are obtainable by emulsion polymerization of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer (A). The emulsion polymerization takes place in the presence of one or more emulsifiers (E) having the following general formula: R1—N(R2)(R3), where R1 is a moiety with 15 to 40 carbon atoms which contains at least one aromatic group and at least one aliphatic group, and which contains at least one functional group selected from hydroxyl groups, thiol groups, and primary or secondary amino groups, and/or has at least one carbon-carbon multiple bond, and R2 and R3, independently of one another, are the same or different aliphatic moieties containing 1 to 14 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous coating composition (A) comprising at least one cathodically depositable binder (A1) and optionally at least one crosslinking agent (A2), for at least partly coating an electrically conductive substrate with an electrocoat material, where (A) comprises a total amount of at least 30 ppm of bismuth, based on the total weight of (A), and additionally at least one phosphorus-containing compound (P) blocked with at least one amine of the general formula (I), to the use of (A) for at least partly coating an electrically conductive substrate with an electrocoat material, to a corresponding coating method, and to an at least partly coated substrate obtainable by this method.

Abstract: The invention relates to pigment- and/or filler-containing formulations, comprising one or more solids selected from the group of the pigments and fillers, and an emulsifier (EQ), which has the following formula: R1—N?(R2)(R3)(R4)X?(EQ), where: R1 is a moiety that contains at least one aromatic group and at least one aliphatic group, has 15 to 40 carbon atoms, and contains at least one functional group selected from hydroxy groups, thiol groups, and primary or secondary amino groups and/or comprises at least one carbon-carbon multiple bond; R2, R3, and R4 are, independently of each other, identical or different aliphatic moieties having 1 to 14 carbon atoms; and X? stands for the acid anion of an organic or inorganic acid HX. The invention further relates to coating agents comprising said formulations, the use of said formulations to produce electrocoats, and conductive substrates coated with said coating agent compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous, cationically stabilized primary dispersions comprising dispersed polymer particles having a Z-average particle diameter of 5 to 500 nm and which are obtainable by emulsion polymerization of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer (A). The emulsion polymerization takes place in the presence of one or more emulsifiers (EQ) having the following general formula: R1—N?(R2)(R3)(R4)X?, where R1 is a moiety with 15 to 40 carbon atoms which contains at least one aromatic group and at least one aliphatic group, and which contains at least one functional group selected from hydroxyl groups, thiol groups, and primary or secondary amino groups, and/or has at least one carbon-carbon multiple bond, R2, R3, and R4, independently of one another, are the same or different aliphatic moieties containing 1 to 14 carbon atoms, and X stands for the acid anion of an organic or inorganic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous, cationically stabilized primary dispersions comprising dispersed polymer particles that have a Z-average particle diameter of 5 to 500 nm and are obtainable by emulsion polymerization of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer (A), wherein the emulsion polymerization takes place in the presence of one or more emulsifiers (E) having the following general formula: R1—(R2)(R3), where: R is a moiety that contains at least one aromatic group and at least one aliphatic group, has 15 to 40 carbon atoms, and contains at least one functional group selected from hydroxy groups, thiol groups, and primary or secondary amino groups and/or comprises at least one carbon-carbon multiple bond; and R1, R2, and R3 are, independently of each other, identical or different aliphatic moieties having 1 to 14 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-component polyurethane composition composed of at least one polyol, at least one polyisocyanate, and at least one emulsifier which is not homogeneously miscible with the at least one polyol. The present invention further relates to the use of this polyurethane composition as a binder for producing fiber composites, a method for producing these fiber composites, the fiber composites themselves, and use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous, cationically stabilized primary dispersions comprising dispersed polymer particles that have a Z-average particle diameter of 5 to 500 nm and are obtainable by emulsion polymerization of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer (A), wherein the emulsion polymerization takes place in the presence of one or more emulsifiers (E) having the following general formula: R1—(R2)(R3), where: R is a moiety that contains at least one aromatic group and at least one aliphatic group, has 15 to 40 carbon atoms, and contains at least one functional group selected from hydroxy groups, thiol groups, and primary or secondary amino groups and/or comprises at least one carbon-carbon multiple bond; and R1, R2, and R3 are, independently of each other, identical or different aliphatic moieties having 1 to 14 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to pigment- and/or filler-containing formulations, comprising one or more solids selected from the group of the pigments and fillers, and an emulsifier (EQ), which has the following formula: R1—N?(R2)(R3)(R4)X?(EQ), where: R1 is a moiety that contains at least one aromatic group and at least one aliphatic group, has 15 to 40 carbon atoms, and contains at least one functional group selected from hydroxy groups, thiol groups, and primary or secondary amino groups and/or comprises at least one carbon-carbon multiple bond; R2, R3, and R4 are, independently of each other, identical or different aliphatic moieties having 1 to 14 carbon atoms; and X? stands for the acid anion of an organic or inorganic acid HX. The invention further relates to coating agents comprising said formulations, the use of said formulations to produce electrocoats, and conductive substrates coated with said coating agent compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous, cationically stabilized primary dispersions comprising dispersed polymer particles having a Z-average particle diameter of 5 to 500 nm and which are obtainable by emulsion polymerization of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer (A). The emulsion polymerization takes place in the presence of one or more emulsifiers (E) having the following general formula: R1—N(R2)(R3), where R1 is a moiety with 15 to 40 carbon atoms which contains at least one aromatic group and at least one aliphatic group, and which contains at least one functional group selected from hydroxyl groups, thiol groups, and primary or secondary amino groups, and/or has at least one carbon-carbon multiple bond, and R2 and R3, independently of one another, are the same or different aliphatic moieties containing 1 to 14 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous, cationically stabilized primary dispersions comprising dispersed polymer particles having a Z-average particle diameter of 5 to 500 nm and which are obtainable by emulsion polymerization of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer (A). The emulsion polymerization takes place in the presence of one or more emulsifiers (EQ) having the following general formula: R1—N?(R2)(R3)(R4)X?, where R1 is a moiety with 15 to 40 carbon atoms which contains at least one aromatic group and at least one aliphatic group, and which contains at least one functional group selected from hydroxyl groups, thiol groups, and primary or secondary amino groups, and/or has at least one carbon-carbon multiple bond, R2, R3, and R4, independently of one another, are the same or different aliphatic moieties containing 1 to 14 carbon atoms, and X stands for the acid anion of an organic or inorganic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous coating composition (A) comprising at least one cathodically depositable binder (A1) and optionally at least one crosslinking agent (A2), for at least partly coating an electrically conductive substrate with an electrocoat material, where (A) comprises a total amount of at least 30 ppm of bismuth, based on the total weight of (A), and additionally at least one phosphorus-containing compound (P) blocked with at least one amine of the general formula (I), to the use of (A) for at least partly coating an electrically conductive substrate with an electrocoat material, to a corresponding coating method, and to an at least partly coated substrate obtainable by this method.