Abstract: The present invention relates to stable, zero or low VOC epoxy-containing polysiloxane oligomer compositions that provide for a high degree of chemical resistance to compositions containing organic resins, while at the same time, maintaining or improving the flexibility of these organic resin-containing compositions, to processes for preparing epoxy-containing polysiloxane oligomer compositions, and to uses in coatings, sealants, adhesives, and composites containing the same.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are epoxy-based compositions that include a polysiloxane flexibilizer and amino-functional alkoxysilane, which provides flexibility, hardness and gloss to such compositions and that are useful as coatings, adhesives, sealants and composites. Also disclosed are cured compositions and substrates coated with such epoxy-based compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable, zero or low VOC epoxy-containing polysiloxane oligomer compositions that provide for a high degree of chemical resistance to compositions containing organic resins, while at the same time, maintaining or improving the flexibility of these organic resin-containing compositions, to processes for preparing epoxy-containing polysiloxane oligomer compositions, and to uses in coatings, sealants, adhesives, and composites containing the same.

Abstract: A resin containing a liquid pigment dispersion is disclosed. The dispersion comprises a pigment dispersed in a blend of two or more active hydrogen-containing materials that together have a freezing point that is room temperature or below. The pigment remains dispersed in the blend, even if the dispersion is subjected to freezing and thawing. A curative blend comprising at least two active hydrogen-containing materials, which is liquid at room temperature, is also disclosed. The dispersions and curative blends of the present invention can be solvent-free. Resins and prepolymers comprising the curative blends of the invention, either pigmented or unpigmented, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of forming golf balls with at least a portion formed from polyurethane and polyurea compositions employing a curative blend that includes a pigment, a curing agent, and a compatible freezing point depressing agent so that the curative blend has a lower freezing point than the curing agent by itself and the blend does not lose pigment dispersion upon solidification and subsequent thawing.

Abstract: A resin containing a liquid pigment dispersion is disclosed. The dispersion comprises a pigment dispersed in a blend of two or more active hydrogen-containing materials that together have a freezing point that is room temperature or below, The pigment remains dispersed in the blend, even if the dispersion is subjected to freezing and thawing. A curative blend comprising at least two active hydrogen-containing materials, which is liquid at room temperature, is also disclosed. The dispersions and curative blends of the present invention can be solvent-free. Resins and prepolymers comprising the curative blends of the invention, either pigmented or unpigmented, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A liquid pigment dispersion is disclosed. The dispersion comprises a pigment dispersed in a blend of two or more active hydrogen-containing materials that together have a freezing point that is room temperature or below. The pigment remains dispersed in the blend, even if the dispersion is subjected to freezing and thawing. A curative blend comprising at least two active hydrogen-containing materials, which is liquid at room temperature, is also disclosed. The dispersions and curative blends of the present invention can be solvent-free. Resins and prepolymers comprising the curative blends of the invention, either pigmented or unpigmented, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of forming golf balls with at least a portion formed from polyurethane and polyurea compositions employing a curative blend that includes a pigment, a curing agent, and a compatible freezing point depressing agent so that the curative blend has a lower freezing point than the curing agent by itself and the blend does not lose pigment dispersion upon solidification and subsequent thawing.

Abstract: A method of forming golf balls with at least a portion formed from polyurethane and polyurea compositions employing a curative blend that includes a pigment, a curing agent, and a compatible freezing point depressing agent so that the curative blend has a lower freezing point than the curing agent by itself and the blend does not lose pigment dispersion upon solidification and subsequent thawing.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to curable film-forming compositions comprising: (a) a polymeric binder comprising a polyester having hydroxyl functional groups; and (b) a curing agent comprising a polyisocyanate having at least three isocyanate functional groups. In certain embodiments, after application to a substrate as a coating and after curing, the compositions demonstrate a Fisher microhardness of at least 120 at ambient temperatures of 15 to 25° C. and a softening point greater than or equal to 35° C. Additionally, in certain embodiments, after application to a substrate as a coating and after curing, the compositions demonstrate a 20° gloss recovery of at least 75% when subjected to the DRY ABRASION TEST METHOD.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to curable film-forming compositions comprising: (a) a polymeric binder comprising a polyester having hydroxyl functional groups; (b) a curing agent comprising a polyisocyanate having at least three isocyanate functional groups; and (c) a catalyst; wherein after application to a substrate and cure, the coating demonstrates a Konig pendulum hardness of at least 30 at ambient temperatures of 15 to 25° C., a softening point greater than or equal to 34° C., and a 20° gloss recovery of at least 40% when subjected to DRY ABRASION TEST METHOD.

Abstract: Polyurethane and polyurea compositions for golf balls with improved stability of the curative blend, wherein the curative blend includes a pigment, a curing agent, and a compatible freezing point depressing agent so that the curative blend has a lower freezing point than the curing agent by itself and the blend does not lose pigment dispersion upon solidification and subsequent thawing.

Abstract: A liquid pigment dispersion is disclosed. The dispersion comprises a pigment dispersed in a blend of two or more active hydrogen-containing materials that together have a freezing point that is room temperature or below. The pigment remains dispersed in the blend, even if the dispersion is subjected to freezing and thawing. A curative blend comprising at least two active hydrogen-containing materials, which is liquid at room temperature, is also disclosed. The dispersions and curative blends of the present invention can be solvent-free. Resins and prepolymers comprising the curative blends of the invention, either pigmented or unpigmented, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of forming golf balls with at least a portion formed from polyurethane and polyurea compositions employing a curative blend that includes a pigment, a curing agent, and a compatible freezing point depressing agent so that the curative blend has a lower freezing point than the curing agent by itself and the blend does not lose pigment dispersion upon solidification and subsequent thawing.

Abstract: Polyurethane and polyurea compositions for golf balls with improved stability of the curative blend, wherein the curative blend includes a pigment, a curing agent, and a compatible freezing point depressing agent so that the curative blend has a lower freezing point than the curing agent by itself and the blend does not lose pigment dispersion upon solidification and subsequent thawing.

Abstract: Oleophilic compositions, coatings employing the same, and devices formed therefrom that exhibit one or more improved coating properties. The compositions may comprise a film-forming binder and, when at least partially coated and cured on a substrate, comprise: (a) a contact angle with water ranging from 50 to less than 78; and (b) a contact angle with squalene of less than 25. The coating compositions may include various binder compositions, including, for example, thermosetting acrylic polymers, thermoplastic acrylic polymers, radiation curable coating compositions, and alkoxide compositions. The resultant coatings exhibit one or more improved physical properties, such as improved gloss, improved stain and sebum resistance, and/or improved cleaning ability relative to existing coating systems when deposited over various substrates.

Abstract: A liquid pigment dispersion is disclosed. The dispersion comprises a pigment dispersed in a blend of two or more active hydrogen-containing materials that together have a freezing point that is room temperature or below. The pigment remains dispersed in the blend, even if the dispersion is subjected to freezing and thawing. A curative blend comprising at least two active hydrogen-containing materials, which is liquid at room temperature, is also disclosed. The dispersions and curative blends of the present invention can be solvent-free. Resins and prepolymers comprising the curative blends of the invention, either pigmented or unpigmented, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A compressible coating layer comprising a film forming resin and a thermoplastic additive is disclosed. The film forming resin comprises polyurea and/or polyurethane and the thermoplastic additive comprises a micronized amide wax. The thermoplastic additive is dispersed throughout the coating and maintains separate phase domains upon cure. Methods for coating substrates using these compressible coating layers and substrates coated thereby are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to curable film-forming compositions comprising: (a) a polymeric binder comprising a polyester having hydroxyl functional groups; and (b) a curing agent comprising a polyisocyanate having at least three isocyanate functional groups. In certain embodiments, after application to a substrate as a coating and after curing, the compositions demonstrate a Fisher microhardness of at least 120 at ambient temperatures of 15 to 25° C. and a softening point greater than or equal to 35° C. Additionally, in certain embodiments, after application to a substrate as a coating and after curing, the compositions demonstrate a 20° gloss recovery of at least 75% when subjected to the DRY ABRASION TEST METHOD.

Abstract: Disclosed are coating compositions suitable for application to polymeric substrates. The coating compositions include: (a) a film-forming resin; (b) a non-volatile chemical etchant; and (c) a solubilizing agent.