Abstract: A process to prepare polycarbamate comprising adding urea to a polyol in the presence of at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of compounds having the following formula MmZn; wherein M is a divalent metal, and Z is an anionic functionality or a functionality capable of forming a covalent bond with M and wherein n times a valence number of Z equals X and m times two equals Y wherein the absolute value of X equals the absolute value of Y is provided. Also provided are a polycarbamate produced according to the process and a coating composition comprising the polycarbamate.

Abstract: The present invention provides carbamylation compositions of one or more urea compounds, one or more polyols and a monovalent transition metal or alkali metal catalyst (i), such as lithium ethylhexanoate, which compositions are substantially isocyanate free, enjoy reduced toxicity in comparison to tin catalysts, and which are useful in making polycarbamates which themselves provide compositions for making crosslinked polyurethanes.

Abstract: A polycarbamate comprising having less than 5 wt % total of biuret, cyanuric acid, and polyallophanate; and has a Gardner level of equal or greater than 3 is provided. A coating comprising the polycarbamate is also provided.

Abstract: A method for producing polycarbamate comprising: contacting at least one carbamylating agent with a polyol in the presence of a carbamylation catalyst to form a reaction mixture having an acid value from 3 to 50 mg KOH/g dry polyol is provided. Further provided are a polycarbamate produced by the method and a coating comprising the polycarbamate.

Abstract: A process to prepare polycarbamate comprising adding urea to a polyol in the presence of at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of compounds having the following formula MmZn; wherein M is a tetravalent metal, and Z is an anionic functionality or a functionality capable of forming a covalent bond with M and wherein n times a valence number of Z equals X and m times four equals Y wherein the absolute value of X equals the absolute value of Y is provided. Also provided are a polycarbamate produced according to the process and a coating composition comprising the polycarbamate.

Abstract: A process to prepare polycarbamate comprising adding urea to a polyol in the presence of at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of compounds having the following formula MmZn; wherein M is a trivalent metal, and Z is an anionic functionality or a functionality capable of forming a covalent bond with M and wherein n times a valence number of Z equals X and m times three equals Y wherein the absolute value of X equals the absolute value of Y is provided. Also provided are a polycarbamate produced according to the process and a coating composition comprising the polycarbamate.

Abstract: A process to prepare polycarbamate comprising adding urea to a polyol in the presence of at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of compounds having the following formula MmZn; wherein M is a divalent metal, and Z is an anionic functionality or a functionality capable of forming a covalent bond with M and wherein n times a valence number of Z equals X and m times two equals Y wherein the absolute value of X equals the absolute value of Y is provided. Also provided are a polycarbamate produced according to the process and a coating composition comprising the polycarbamate.

Abstract: A process to prepare polycarbamate comprising adding urea to a polyol in the presence of at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of compounds having the following formula MmZn; wherein M is a trivalent metal, and Z is an anionic functionality or a functionality capable of forming a covalent bond with M and wherein n times a valence number of Z equals X and m times three equals Y wherein the absolute value of X equals the absolute value of Y is provided. Also provided are a polycarbamate produced according to the process and a coating composition comprising the polycarbamate.

Abstract: A process to prepare polycarbamate comprising adding urea to a polyol in the presence of at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of compounds having the following formula MmZn; wherein M is a divalent metal, and Z is an anionic functionality or a functionality capable of forming a covalent bond with M and wherein n times a valence number of Z equals X and m times two equals Y wherein the absolute value of X equals the absolute value of Y is provided. Also provided are a polycarbamate produced according to the process and a coating composition comprising the polycarbamate.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a crosslinkable coating composition, and method of producing the same. The crosslinkable coating composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) one or more polycarbamates derived from one or more polyesters comprising the condensation reaction product of one or more polyols with one or more polyacids, wherein said one or more polyols comprise at least 25 percent by weight of one or more units having 4 or more hydroxyl groups; (b) one or more crosslinking agents; (c) one or more acid catalysts; and (d) optionally one or more organic solvents.

Abstract: A process to prepare polycarbamate comprising adding urea to a polyol in the presence of at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of compounds having the following formula MmZn; wherein M is a tetravalent metal, and Z is an anionic functionality or a functionality capable of forming a covalent bond with M and wherein n times a valence number of Z equals X and m times four equals Y wherein the absolute value of X equals the absolute value of Y is provided. Also provided are a polycarbamate produced according to the process and a coating composition comprising the polycarbamate.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for making a polycarbamate by feeding a) a urea in fluid form into a reaction medium containing b) an alkyd polyol, such as a short or med oil alkyd polyol to form a reaction mixture and then carbamylating the alkyd polyol by heating the reaction mixture while feeding water in to the reaction mixture, preferably, in the presence of one or more c) carbamylation catalysts. The polycarbamate of the present invention when combined with a polyaldehyde or an acetal or hemiacetal thereof as a second component makes a multicomponent composition that is substantially isocyanate-free, and cures at a temperature of from 0° C. to less than 80° C. to form a crosslinked polyurethane.

Abstract: A method for producing polycarbamate comprising: contacting at least one carbamylating agent with a polyol in the presence of a carbamylation catalyst to form a reaction mixture having an acid value from 3 to 50 mg KOH/g dry polyol is provided. Further provided are a polycarbamate produced by the method and a coating comprising the polycarbamate.

Abstract: A process to prepare polycarbamate comprising adding urea to a polyol in the presence of at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of compounds having the following formula MmZn; wherein M is a divalent metal, and Z is an anionic functionality or a functionality capable of forming a covalent bond with M and wherein n times a valence number of Z equals X and m times two equals Y wherein the absolute value of X equals the absolute value of Y is provided. Also provided are a polycarbamate produced according to the process and a coating composition comprising the polycarbamate.

Abstract: A process to prepare polycarbamate comprising adding urea to a polyol in the presence of at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of compounds having the following formula MmZn; wherein M is a trivalent metal, and Z is an anionic functionality or a functionality capable of forming a covalent bond with M and wherein n times a valence number of Z equals X and m times three equals Y wherein the absolute value of X equals the absolute value of Y is provided. Also provided are a polycarbamate produced according to the process and a coating composition comprising the polycarbamate.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a crosslinkable coating composition, and method of producing the same. The crosslinkable coating composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) one or more polycarbamates derived from one or more polyesters comprising the condensation reaction product of one or more polyols with one or more polyacids, wherein said one or more polyols comprise at least 25 percent by weight of one or more units having 4 or more hydroxyl groups; (b) one or more crosslinking agents; (c) one or more acid catalysts; and (d) optionally one or more organic solvents.

Abstract: The present invention provides carbamylation compositions of one or more urea compounds, one or more polyols and a monovalent transition metal or alkali metal catalyst (i), such as lithium ethylhexanoate, which compositions are substantially isocyanate free, enjoy reduced toxicity in comparison to tin catalysts, and which are useful in making polycarbamates which themselves provide compositions for making crosslinked polyurethanes.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for making a polycarbamate by feeding a) a urea in fluid form into a reaction medium containing b) an alkyd polyol, such as a short or med oil alkyd polyol to form a reaction mixture and then carbamylating the alkyd polyol by heating the reaction mixture while feeding water in to the reaction mixture, preferably, in the presence of one or more c) carbamylation catalysts. The polycarbamate of the present invention when combined with a polyaldehyde or an acetal or hemiacetal thereof as a second component makes a multicomponent composition that is substantially isocyanate-free, and cures at a temperature of from 0° C. to less than 80° C. to form a crosslinked polyurethane.