Abstract: The invention relates to the use of Real Michael Addition (RMA) crosslinkable composition for the preparation of a floor coating, to special RMA crosslinkable compositions with long working time and very short service time and low VOC and to specific floor compositions, in particular for use in high build floor coating applications.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a composition which is suitable for 3D printing, which composition comprises —a polyester derived from an aliphatic polyol with 2-15 carbon atoms and an aliphatic polycarboxylic acid with 3 to 15 carbon atoms, the polyester having an extent of polymerization, which is the ratio of the fraction of functional groups that have reacted to the maximum of those functional groups that can react, of at most 0.6, —solid filler, —diluent. The invention further pertains to a method for preparing a shaped object comprising the steps of —providing a composition as described herein, —extruding the composition through a printer nozzle to form a layer of the composition in a desired shape, building up the layers onto each other to form a shaped object, —subjecting the shaped object to a curing step to form a cured shaped object, wherein the curing step takes place during and/or after the extrusion step. The shaped object is also claimed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a RMA crosslinkable composition comprising at least one crosslinkable component comprising reactive components A and B each comprising at least 2 reactive groups wherein the at least 2 reactive groups of component A are acidic protons C—H in activated methylene or methine groups and the at least 2 reactive groups of component B are activated unsaturated groups C?C and base catalyst C and one or more N—H group containing reactivity moderating component D that are also a Michael addition donor reactable with component B under the action of catalyst C, characterized in that the one or more reactivity moderating components D have a melting temperature above 60° C. and is first dissolved in one or more crosslinkable components comprising reactive components A or B and the obtained pre-dissolved product is later mixed with other components of the RMA crosslinkable composition.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a biodegradable container or plate material comprising a layer of cellulose-based material provided with a composite surface layer comprising cellulose-based material and a polyester derived from an aliphatic polyalcohol with 2-15 carbon atoms and an aliphatic polycarboxylic acid with 3 to 15 carbon atoms, wherein the polycarboxylic acid comprises at least 50 wt. % of tricarboxylic acid. The biodegradable container or plate material according to the invention shows one or more, in particular a combination of, the following properties: light weight, high (wet) strength, a desirable degree of flexibility, good (temporary) resistance against water, oil, and fat, and attractive visual and tactile characteristics.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesion promotor for improving adhesion on a substrate surface of an RMA crosslink able composition comprising one or more crosslinkable components comprising a reactive component A with at least two acidic protons C—H in activated methylene or methine groups, a reactive component B with at least two activated unsaturated C?C groups, a catalyst C for catalyzing the RMA crosslinking reaction between components A and B, said adhesion promotor P comprising a moiety comprising one or more functional groups X or precursors thereof readable with component A or component B and a moiety comprising one or more functional groups Y or precursors thereof that adsorb or react with the substrate surface not being an alkoxysilane group. The invention also relates to a RMA crosslinkable composition, also in the form of a kit of parts, to a premix for use as a part in the kit of parts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a RMA crosslinkable composition comprising at least one crosslinkable component comprising reactive components A and B each comprising at least 2 reactive groups wherein the at least 2 reactive groups of component A are acidic protons C—H in activated methylene or methine groups and the at least 2 reactive groups of component B are activated unsaturated groups C?C and base catalyst C and one or more N—H group containing reactivity moderating component D that are also a Michael addition donor reactable with component B under the action of catalyst C, characterized in that the one or more reactivity moderating components D have a melting temperature above 60° C. and is first dissolved in one or more crosslinkable components comprising reactive components A or B and the obtained pre-dissolved product is later mixed with other components of the RMA crosslinkable composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of Real Michael Addition (RMA) crosslinkable composition for the preparation of a floor coating, to special RMA crosslinkable compositions with long working time and very short service time and low VOC and to specific floor compositions, in particular for use in high build floor coating applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a RMA crosslinkable composition comprising at least one crosslinkable component comprising reactive components A and B each comprising at least 2 reactive groups wherein the at least 2 reactive groups of component A are acidic protons C—H in activated methylene or methine groups and the at least 2 reactive groups of component B are activated unsaturated groups C?C and base catalyst C and one or more N—H group containing reactivity moderating component D that are also a Michael addition donor reactable with component B under the action of catalyst C, characterized in that the one or more reactivity moderating components D have a melting temperature above 60° C. and is first dissolved in one or more crosslinkable components comprising reactive components A or B and the obtained pre-dissolved product is later mixed with other components of the RMA crosslinkable composition.

Abstract: A method for applying a RMA crosslinked coating with improved adhesion, comprising the steps of applying on the substrate surface a layer of a modified epoxy primer comprising an epoxy functional polymer binder and a crosslinker, wherein adhesion of the RMA crosslinked coating to the epoxy primer layer is improved by said primer comprising after curing functional groups X reactable with crosslinkable components of the RMA crosslinkable composition or a precursor of functional groups X, preferably a moisture deblockable precursor. The invention also relates to modified epoxy primers, compositions for improving adhesion of epoxy primers and use thereof to improve adhesion of RMA crosslinkable coatings.

Abstract: An RMA crosslinkable composition having at least one crosslinkable component including reactive components A and B each including at least 2 reactive groups, the at least 2 reactive groups of component A being acidic protons (C—H) in activated methylene or methine groups and the at least 2 reactive groups of component B are activated unsaturated groups (C?C) and a base catalyst (C) which reactive components A and B crosslink by Real Michael Addition (RMA) reaction under action of the base catalyst, characterised in that the at least one crosslinkable component including reactive components A and B in the composition have a total hydroxy number of less than 60, preferably less than 40 and more preferably less than 20 mg KOH/g solids. Further, specific resins A and B having a low hydroxy number for use in RMA cross-linkable compositions and a process for the manufacture thereof.

Abstract: A crosslinkable composition crosslinkable by Real Michael Addition (RMA) reaction comprising a component with at least 2 activated unsaturated groups and a component with at least 2 acidic protons C—H in activated methylene or methine which components can react to form a crosslinked network.

Abstract: An RMA crosslinkable composition having at least one crosslinkable component including reactive components A and B each including at least 2 reactive groups, the at least 2 reactive groups of component A being acidic protons (C—H) in activated methylene or methine groups and the at least 2 reactive groups of component B are activated unsaturated groups (C?C) and a base catalyst (C) which reactive components A and B crosslink by Real Michael Addition (RMA) reaction under action of the base catalyst, characterised in that the at least one crosslinkable component including reactive components A and B in the composition have a total hydroxy number of less than 60, preferably less than 40 and more preferably less than 20 mg KOH/g solids. Further, specific resins A and B having a low hydroxy number for use in RMA cross-linkable compositions and a process for the manufacture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crosslinkable composition crosslinkable by Real Michael Addition (RMA) reaction comprising a component with at least 2 activated unsaturated groups (hereafter referred to as the RMA acceptor groups) and a component with at least 2 acidic protons C—H in activated methylene or methine groups (hereafter referred to as the RMA donor groups) which components can react to form a crosslinked network. The composition comprises f. Component(s) A having at least 2 acidic C—H donor groups in activated methylene or methine and having a pKa(A) between 10.5 and 14, g. Component(s) B having at least 2 activated unsaturated acceptor groups, wherein a molar ratio R of acceptor groups to donor groups is between 3:1 to 1:6 and which component(s) B react with component(s) A by Real Michael Addition (RMA) to form a crosslinked network, h. basic component(s) C being a salt of a basic anion X— from an acidic X—H group containing compound wherein X is N, P, O, S or C, iv.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesion promotor for improving adhesion on a substrate surface of an RMA crosslink able composition comprising one or more crosslinkable components comprising a reactive component A with at least two acidic protons C—H in activated methylene or methine groups, a reactive component B with at least two activated unsaturated C?C groups, a catalyst C for catalyzing the RMA crosslinking reaction between components A and B, said adhesion promotor P comprising a moiety comprising one or more functional groups X or precursors thereof readable with component A or component B and a moiety comprising one or more functional groups Y or precursors thereof that adsorb or react with the substrate surface not being an alkoxysilane group. The invention also relates to a RMA crosslinkable composition, also in the form of a kit of parts, to a premix for use as a part in the kit of parts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crosslinkable composition crosslinkable by Real Michael Addition (RMA) reaction comprising a component with at least 2 activated unsaturated groups (hereafter referred to as the RMA acceptor groups) and a component with at least 2 acidic protons C—H in activated methylene or methane groups (hereafter referred to as the RMA donor groups) which components can react to form a crosslinked network.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to RMA crosslinkable compositions, in particular coating compositions, more in particular pigmented coating compositions (paints) with improved adhesion to substrates. The invention further relates to an adhesion promotor for improving adhesion on a substrate surface of an RMA crosslinkable composition, a method for applying a RMA cross-linked coating layer with improved adhesion and a kit of parts and premixes for use in said method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for applying a RMA crosslinked coating with improved adhesion, comprising the steps of applying on the substrate surface a layer of a modified epoxy primer comprising an epoxy functional polymer binder and a crosslinker, wherein adhesion of the RMA crosslinked coating to the epoxy primer layer is improved by said primer comprising after curing functional groups X reactable with crosslinkable components of the RMA crosslinkable composition or a precursor of functional groups X, preferably a moisture deblockable precursor. The invention also relates to modified epoxy primers, compositions for improving adhesion of epoxy primers and use thereof to improve adhesion of RMA crosslinkable coatings.

Abstract: An RMA crosslinkable composition having at least one crosslinkable component including reactive components A and B each including at least 2 reactive groups, the at least 2 reactive groups of component A being acidic protons (C—H) in activated methylene or methine groups and the at least 2 reactive groups of component B are activated unsaturated groups (C?C) and a base catalyst (C) which reactive components A and B crosslink by Real Michael Addition (RMA) reaction under action of the base catalyst, characterised in that the at least one crosslinkable component including reactive components A and B in the composition have a total hydroxy number of less than 60, preferably less than 40 and more preferably less than 20 mg KOH/g solids. Further, specific resins A and B having a low hydroxy number for use in RMA cross-linkable compositions and a process for the manufacture thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of Real Michael Addition (RMA) crosslinkable composition for the preparation of a floor coating, to special RMA crosslinkable compositions with long working time and very short service time and low VOC and to specific floor compositions, in particular for use in high build floor coating applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a RMA crosslinkable composition comprising at least one crosslinkable component comprising reactive components A and B each comprising at least 2 reactive groups wherein the at least 2 reactive groups of component A are acidic protons C—H in activated methylene or methine groups and the at least 2 reactive groups of component B are activated unsaturated groups C?C and base catalyst C and one or more N—H group containing reactivity moderating component D that are also a Michael addition donor reactable with component B under the action of catalyst C, characterized in that the one or more reactivity moderating components D have a melting temperature above 60° C. and is first dissolved in one or more crosslinkable components comprising reactive components A or B and the obtained pre-dissolved product is later mixed with other components of the RMA crosslinkable composition.