Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polyaspartimides, their method of production and the use of these polyaspartimides as reactive components for polyisocyanates in two-component polyurethane coating compositions. The polyaspartimides are prepared by reacting a polyether amine with a maleimide.

Abstract: Ultraviolet (UV)-curable polyurethane compositions are provided which are made by reacting an isocyanate with an ultraviolet (UV)-curable polyol that is made by co-polymerizing an alkylene oxide, an unsaturated carboxylic acid or anhydride and a hydroxy functional compound and which has an ultra-low level of unsaturation. The inventive ultraviolet (UV)-curable polyurethane compositions may find use in or as coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers and the like.

Abstract: A radiation curable coating composition that includes from about 5 to about 70% by weight of the reaction product of i) one or more polyisocyanates, where at least 10 equivalent percent of the isocyanate groups are in the form of uretdione groups, and ii) one or more hydroxy functional lactone ester (meth)acrylates. The amount of component i), on an isocyanate equivalent basis, is equal to the amount of hydroxy equivalents of hydroxy containing materials in the composition. The composition can be used to coat substrates by coating at least a portion of the substrate with the above-described coating composition and subjecting the coated substrate to radiation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition curable by radiation having a wavelength of 300 nm or more, a method of producing a coated substrate using such composition and the coated product so-produced. More particularly, the composition of the present invention comprises A) from about 1 to about 99% by weight of an unsaturated polymer or oligomer, B) from about 1 to about 99% by weight of an unsaturated epoxy acrylate, C) one or more photoinitiators, and, optionally, D) one or more solvents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel aspartates, their method of production and the use of these mono and polyaspartates as reactive components for polyisocyanates in two-component polyurethane coating compositions and for preparing polyurethane prepolymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel aspartates, their method of production and the use of these aspartates as reactive components for polyisocyanates in two-component polyurethane coating compositions and for preparing polyurethane prepolymers. The aspartates are prepared by first reacting a di- or polyamine with an unsaturated ester and then reacting the resultant product with a maleimide.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a non-aqueous composition curable by UV radiation broadly comprising a mixture of two UV curable urethane acrylates. The invention is also directed to a coating process using such composition. One of the urethane acrylates is the reaction product of an isocyanate and a specific OH functional lactone ester (meth)acrylate. The other urethane acrylate is the reaction product of an isocyanate and a specific hydroxy functional (meth)acrylate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel aspartates, their method of production and the use of these aspartates as reactive components for polyisocyanates in two-component polyurethane coating compositions and for preparing polyurethane prepolymers. The aspartates are prepared by first reacting a di- or polyamine with an unsaturated ester and then reacting the resultant product with a maleimide.

Abstract: Ultraviolet (UV)-curable polyurethane compositions are provided which are made by reacting an isocyanate with an ultraviolet (UV)-curable polyol that is made by co-polymerizing an alkylene oxide, an unsaturated carboxylic acid or anhydride and a hydroxy functional compound and which has an ultra-low level of unsaturation. The inventive ultraviolet (UV)-curable polyurethane compositions may find use in or as coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel aspartates, their method of produciotn and the use of these mono and polyaspartates as reactive components for polyisocyanates in two-component polyurethane coating compositions and for preparing polyurethane prepolymers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method including the step of depositing a quantity of a first batter on a baking surface. The first batter is cooked on the baking surface for a first period of time. The method also includes the step of placing a base food product over the first batter on the baking surface. The base food product and the first quantity of batter are cooked together for a second period of time. The base food product and the first quantity of batter are bonded together during the second cooking step. The first batter forms a decorative or aesthetic food product and is combined with the base food product to form a composite food product.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for forming a high definition three-dimensional aerated confection piece. The process comprises forming a dried aerated confection and then compression molding the confection to form the high definition piece. The process permits inclusion of a wide range of materials into the molded dried aerated confection. Preferably the process uses marbits, dehydrated marshmallows, or dried meringue. The molded pieces retain excellent buoyancy in liquids such as milk and hot cocoa mixes. Preferably the molded pieces are incorporated into ready to eat cereals, hot cocoa mixes, snacks and other food products.

Abstract: A baked toastable freezer stable filled waffle is disclosed. The filled waffle has a batter-based outer casing material that surrounds an inner filling material. Utilization of a filling material having a water content and water activity level below that of the outer casing material enables the formation of a toastable freezer stable filled waffle. The filled waffle can be stored frozen and reheated rapidly in a conventional toaster without burning or charring of the outer casing material and complete heating of the inner filling material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethanes containing secondary amide groups in the backbones of the polyurethanes, wherein the secondary amide groups (calculated as NH—CO—, MW 43) are present in an amount of 1 to 14% by weight, based on the weight of the polyurethanes, and correspond to the formula —X1—R1—NH—C(O)—R2—X2—  (I) wherein X1 and X2 are the same or different and represent the groups obtained by removing a hydrogen atom from a hydroxy group or a primary or secondary amino group and R1 and R2 are the same or different and represent linear or branched hydrocarbon groups that are optionally substituted by groups that do not contain isocyanate-reactive hydrogen atoms. The present invention also relates to one-component, thermoset compositions containing the polyurethanes with secondary amide groups in the backbone and a cross-linking component that is reactive with amide groups.

Abstract: A baking assembly for preparing a baked filled waffle is disclosed. The baking assembly comprises an upper plate and a lower plate each of the plates having a baking surface with a plurality of outer pyramids and a plurality of inner pyramids. Each of the outer pyramids have a height that is greater than the height of the inner pyramids. The upper plate is receivable on the lower plate and when so received the outer pyramids of the upper plate align with the outer pyramids of the inner plate to form a plurality of pinch points. The inner pyramids of the upper plate align with the inner pyramids of the lower plate when the upper plate is received on the lower plate and thereby form a pocket region defined between the inner pyramids of the upper plate and the inner pyramids of the lower plate.

Abstract: A baking assembly for preparing a baked filled waffle is disclosed. The baking assembly comprises an upper plate and a lower plate each of the plates having a baking surface with a plurality of outer pyramids and a plurality of inner pyramids. Each of the outer pyramids have a height that is greater than the height of the inner pyramids. The upper plate is receivable on the lower plate and when so received the outer pyramids of the upper plate align with the outer pyramids of the inner plate to form a plurality of pinch points. The inner pyramids of the upper plate align with the inner pyramids of the lower plate when the upper plate is received on the lower plate and thereby form a pocket region defined between the inner pyramids of the upper plate and the inner pyramids of the lower plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethanes containing secondary amide groups in the backbones of the polyurethanes, wherein the secondary amide groups (calculated as NH—CO—, MW 43) are present in an amount of 1 to 14% by weight, based on the weight of the polyurethanes, and correspond to the formula

Abstract: A baked toastable freezer stable filled waffle is disclosed. The filled waffle has a batter-based outer casing material that surrounds an inner filling material. Utilization of a filling material having a water content and water activity level below that of the outer casing material enables the formation of a toastable freezer stable filled waffle. The filled waffle can be stored frozen and reheated rapidly in a conventional toaster without burning or charring of the outer casing material and complete heating of the inner filling material.