Abstract: A two-part curable composition is provided that includes a first part that includes an oxamido-containing compound and a second part that includes an epoxy resin. The oxamido-containing compound includes at least one first segment derived from a first polyamine and at least one second segment derived from a second polyamine that is different than the first polyamine. The oxamido-containing compound has at least two amino (—NH2) groups that can react with the epoxy resin in the second part of the curable composition. Each part of the curable composition is flowable, often at room temperature or slightly above room temperature, and can be mixed to form a cured composition having structural bonding performance.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a curable composition comprising: a polymerizable epoxy-acrylate resin composition having a complex viscosity at 25° C. and 1 Hz frequency of at least about 4500 Pa-s and a probe tack peak force of at least about 300 kPa; and abrasive particles partially or fully embedded in the polymerizable epoxy-acrylate resin composition. The disclosure also relates to cured compositions formed from such curable compositions, wherein the abrasive particles are partially or fully embedded in the cured composition. In addition, the disclosure relates to abrasive articles made from such cured compositions as well as methods for making abrasive articles.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to layers comprising a body having a thickness, T, comprising a curable composition comprising a polymerizable epoxy-acrylate resin composition and abrasive particles at least partially embedded in the polymerizable epoxy-acrylate resin composition, wherein the body includes a plurality of void spaces free of the curable composition extending into the body from the first major surface and the depth of the plurality of void spaces is at least 10 percent of thickness T. The disclosure also relates to cured compositions formed from such curable compositions and, in turn, abrasive articles made from such cured compositions as well as methods for making abrasive articles.

Abstract: An abrasive article comprises abrasive particles adhered to a substrate by a binder material. The binder material comprises an at least partially cured resole phenolic resin and an organic polymeric rheology modifier. The amount of the at least partially cured resole phenolic resin comprises 99.01 to 99.98 weight percent of the combined weight of the at least partially cured resole phenolic resin and the organic polymeric rheology modifier. Methods of making the abrasive article are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of making a coated abrasive article comprises sequential steps: disposing a curable composition on a major surface of a backing b) adhering abrasive particles to the curable composition; c) at least partially curing the free-radically polymerizable component; and d) at least partially curing the phenolic resin component to provide an at least partially cured composition. The curable composition comprises a phenolic resin component, a free-radically polymerizable component, and an organic polymeric rheology modifier, wherein the organic polymeric rheology modifier comprises an alkali-swellable/soluble polymer, and wherein, on a solid basis, the organic polymeric rheology modifier comprises from 0.001 to 5 weight percent of the phenolic resin component, the free-radically polymerizable component, and the organic polymeric rheology modifier combined. A variant wherein step b) effectively occurs after step c) is also disclosed. Abrasive articles made according to the methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A coated abrasive article comprises a backing having first and second opposed major surfaces, a make layer disposed on at least a portion of the first major surface and bonding abrasive particles to the backing, a size layer overlaid on at least a portion of the make layer and the abrasive particles, and a supersize layer disposed on the size layer. The supersize layer comprises an at least partially cured water-based epoxy resin and an organic polymeric rheology modifier, and wherein the amount of the at least partially cured epoxy resin comprises from 75 to 99.99 weight percent of the combined weight of the at least partially cured epoxy resin and the organic polymeric rheology modifier. A method of making the coated abrasive article is also disclosed.

Abstract: A filament article containing a curable composition is provided. The filament article has a first part containing an epoxy resin and a second part containing a polyamine having at least two secondary or primary amino groups. The first part is surrounded by a sheath and a second part surrounded by a sheath. Either 1) the first part surrounded by the sheath and the second part surrounded by the sheath are each a separate filament or 2) the first part surrounded by the sheath and the second part surrounded by the sheath combine to form a composite filament. The curable filament article can be used to form a cured composition having structural bonding performance.

Abstract: A coated abrasive article comprises a backing having first and second opposed major surfaces, a make layer disposed on at least a portion of the first major surface and bonding abrasive particles to the backing, a size layer overlaid on at least a portion of the make layer and the abrasive particles, and an optional supersize layer. At least one of the size layer or the optional supersize layer comprises an at least partially cured resole phenolic resin and an organic polymeric rheology modifier, and wherein the amount of the at least partially cured resole phenolic resin comprises from 75 to 99.99 weight percent of the combined weight of the at least partially cured resole phenolic resin and the organic polymeric rheology modifier. A method of making the coated abrasive article is also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition comprises a cyanoacrylate polymer and a protected amine. A method comprises: providing a shaped model comprising a cyanoacrylate polymer; preparing an investment having a cavity that corresponds to the shaped model; and heating the shaped model to sufficient temperature that the cyanoacrylate polymer depolymerizes and volatilizes. A hardenable material may be cast in the investment to provide a replica of the shaped model. A curable composition comprises: a cyanoacrylate monomer; a free-radical photoinitiator; and a protected amine, wherein the curable composition is free of compounds that initiate anionic polymerization of the cyanoacrylate monomer at ambient temperature. A method of curing the curable composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: An abrasive article comprises abrasive particles adhered to a substrate by a binder material. The binder material comprises an at least partially cured resole phenolic resin and an organic polymeric rheology modifier. The amount of the at least partially cured resole phenolic resin comprises from 75 to 99.99 weight percent of the combined weight of the at least partially cured resole phenolic resin and the organic polymeric rheology modifier. Methods of making the abrasive article are also disclosed.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a bonded abrasive article precursor (100). The bonded abrasive article precursor (100) includes an abrasive layer comprising a plurality of shaped abrasive particles (102) disposed on an adhesive (106) and forming a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to layers comprising a body having a thickness, T, comprising a curable composition comprising a polymerizable epoxy-acrylate resin composition and abrasive particles at least partially embedded in the polymerizable epoxy-acrylate resin composition, wherein the body includes a plurality of void spaces free of the curable composition extending into the body from the first major surface and the depth of the plurality of void spaces is at least 10 percent of thickness T. The disclosure also relates to cured compositions formed from such curable compositions and, in turn, abrasive articles made from such cured compositions as well as methods for making abrasive articles.

Abstract: A catalyst for use with a phenolic resins which imparts accelerated curing at reduced temperatures. The catalyst is selected from elemental halogen or opium polyhalide compounds of the general formula: O+X(2n+1)?, where 1?n?4, Q is onium group, preferably selected from ammonium, sulfonium and phosphonium; and X is a halide. Each X may be the same or different and may include mixed halides such a X?Br2Cl or Cl2Br.

Abstract: A process of preparing polybenzoxazines using an alkylammonium salt of an acid having a pKa in acetonitrile of 9 or more as catalyst is described.

Abstract: A phenolic resin composition is described comprising at least 50 wt.-% of phenolic resin; first polymerized units comprising a cationic group; and second polymerized units comprising an anionic group. The cationic groups are ionically bonded to the anionic groups. The ionic bonding of the cationic group and anionic group of the polymerized units can provide certain complex viscosity and/or tan delta properties. In some embodiments, the phenolic resin composition has a complex viscosity at 65C of at least 50 Pascal(seconds) and/or has a tan delta at 65C ranging from 0.5 to 2.5. Abrasive articles and methods of making an abrasive article are also described.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a catalyst for use with a benzoxazine resins which imparts accelerated curing at reduced temperatures. The catalyst is selected from elemental halogen or onium polyhalide compounds.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a curable composition comprising: a polymerizable epoxy-acrylate resin composition having a complex viscosity at 25° C. and 1 Hz frequency of at least about 4500 Pa-s and a probe tack peak force of at least about 300 kPa; and abrasive particles partially or fully embedded in the polymerizable epoxy-acrylate resin composition. The disclosure also relates to cured compositions formed from such curable compositions, wherein the abrasive particles are partially or fully embedded in the cured composition. In addition, the disclosure relates to abrasive articles made from such cured compositions as well as methods for making abrasive articles.

Abstract: A resin blend is provided including a blend of a benzoxazine resin and a phthalonitrile resin. The benzoxazine/phthalonitrile resin blends prior to cure have more favorable processing and curing properties compared to the phthalonitrile resins alone, enabling greater ease in manufacturing.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a catalyst for use with a phenolic resins which imparts accelerated curing at reduced temperatures. The catalyst is selected from elemental halogen or onium polyhalide compounds.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a catalyst for use with a benzoxazine resins which imparts accelerated curing at reduced temperatures. The catalyst is selected from elemental halogen or onium polyhalide compounds.