Abstract: Modified epoxy resins comprising the reaction product of a cycloaliphatic, polycyclic and/or aromatic biomass derived compound and an epoxy resin are disclosed. Aqueous dispersions and coatings comprising these reaction products are also disclosed.

Abstract: Cationic electrodepositable coatings comprising rosin, wherein the rosin forms part of the cationic resin backbone, are disclosed.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions and coatings comprising modified epoxy resins comprising the reaction product of rosin and a dienophile, further reacted with an epoxy resin, are disclosed.

Abstract: Modified epoxy resins comprising the reaction product of rosin and a linking molecule, further reacted with an epoxy resin, are disclosed. Aqueous dispersions and coatings comprising these resins are also disclosed.

Abstract: Modified epoxy resins comprising the reaction product of a cycloaliphatic, polycyclic and/or aromatic biomass derived compound and an epoxy resin are disclosed. Aqueous dispersions and coatings comprising these reaction products are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a three component coating composition comprising; (i) a first component containing at least one acrylic polyol having a carboxyl group content of 0.035 to 2.0 moles/kg, said acrylic polymer being dissolved in volatile organic solvent, (ii) a second component containing a polyisocyanate, and (iii) a third component containing water, at least one of said components also including a base, the base being present in an amount capable of neutralising 0.035 to 0.2 moles of carboxyl groups per kilogram of polyol, the composition being essentially free from other hydrophilizing groups or components. There is also disclosed a method of preparing a coating composition, which comprises mixing the first component, second component and third component shortly before application.

Abstract: Disclosed are electrodepositable aqueous resinous dispersions that include a polymeric dispersant comprising an at least partially neutralized high molecular weight cationic acrylic polymer, and a cationic acrylic polymer that is different from the polymeric dispersant. Also disclosed are electrodepositable compositions comprising such a dispersion, electroconductive substrates at least partially coated with such compositions, methods for coating an electroconductive substrate with such compositions, and methods for making electrodepositable aqueous resinous dispersions.

Abstract: An electrodepositable coating composition comprising a cationic acrylic resin derived from an epoxy function acrylic resin and an IPDI trimer and coated substrates having improved sweat resistance are disclosed. Methods for using the coatings are also disclosed.

Abstract: A hard coat composition comprising a cationic acrylic polymer is disclosed. The hard coat is suitable for application to a substrate, and can be used without an adhesive promoting primer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a film-forming composition. The composition includes a reaction product of: a) a polyamine containing a primary amino group and a secondary amino group; and b) an acyclic carbonate. Also provided is a method of preparing a film-forming composition and an article coated with such compositions.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for producing aqueous dispersions comprising a resinous phase dispersed in a dispersing medium, wherein the resinous phase includes an active hydrogen-containing film-forming resin Also disclosed are electrodepositable coating compositions that include such dispersions, electroconductive substrates at least partially coated with such compositions, and methods for at least partially coating electroconductive substrates with such compositions.

Abstract: There is provided a portable heat sealing apparatus for heat sealing a monitored dosage pack including a lower pack member including a plurality of formations each providing an open topped pocket and an upper pack member for sealing to the lower pack member to close and seal the pockets. The heat sealing apparatus includes a base and a lid for sandwiching the upper and lower pack members of the monitored dosage pack therebetween. The heat sealing apparatus further includes heating means adapted to heat only selected areas of contact between the lower and upper pack members to seal the lower and upper pack members together, thereby closing and sealing the pockets.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition comprising a dispersion in an aqueous medium of (i) an acrylic addition polymer having an acid value of at least 20, and (ii) an acrylic addition polymer having an acid value lower than that of polymer (i). The composition may also comprise a cross-linker, such as a polyisocyanate or a melamine resin.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for removing tablets from a blister pack including formations for receiving the tablets and a rupturable foil member which seals the formations. The foil member is rupturable to allow removal of the tablets from the blister pack. The de-blistering apparatus works essentially by using an adhesive coated tape to mount and draw the blister pack through a depressing station and a foil removal station. In the depressing station, the foil which seals the tablet within the formations is ruptured and in the foil removal station the ruptured foil is removed from the blister pack to free the tablet.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for removing tablets (16) from a blister pack (10) including formations (14) for receiving the tablets and a rupturable foil member (18) which seals the formations. The foil member (18) is rupturable to allow removal of the tablets (16) from the blister pack (10). The de-blistering apparatus (20) works essentially by using an adhesive coated tape (28) to mount and draw the blister pack (10) through a depressing station (22) and a foil removal station (24). In the depressing station (22), the foil (18) which seals the tablet (16) within the formations (14) is ruptured and in foil removal station (24) the ruptured foil (18) is removed from the blister pack (10) to free the tablet (16).