Abstract: An adhesive composition that includes: one or more polyester polyether copolymers of formula I: wherein Nu is a predominately cyclic nucleus and R1 is randomly selected from either a C2-6 alkylene or an amorphous, long-chain polyether subunit including a polyoxyalkylene group; one or more polyisocyanate prepolymers that includes the reaction product of: one or more polyols; and a polyfunctional isocyanate having a functionality of more than about 2; polymeric MDI; and a first aromatic or aromatic-aliphatic polymer tackifying resin having a softening point of equal to or greater than about 100° C.

Abstract: An adhesive composition that includes: one or more polyester polyether copolymers of formula I: wherein Nu is a predominately cyclic nucleus and R1 is randomly selected from either a C2-6 alkylene or an amorphous, long-chain polyether subunit including a polyoxyalkylene group; one or more polyisocyanate prepolymers that includes the reaction product of: one or more polyols; and a polyfunctional isocyanate having a functionality of more than about 2; polymeric MDI; and a first aromatic or aromatic-aliphatic polymer tackifying resin having a softening point of equal to or greater than about 100° C.

Abstract: A hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition includes ABA block copolymer(s), a midblock resin, a plasticizer, and optionally, an endblock resin. The A block is derived from styrene and B block is derived from butadiene or its hydrogenated version. The block copolymer(s) has an average styrene content of from about 15% to about 35%, an average diblock content of no less than about 20%, and an average solution viscosity of less than about 1,000 cps.

Abstract: A hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition includes ABA block copolymer(s), a midblock resin, a plasticizer, and optionally, an endblock resin. The A block is derived from styrene and B block is derived from butadiene or its hydrogenated version. The block copolymer(s) has an average styrene content of from about 15% to about 35%, an average diblock content of no less than about 20%, and an average solution viscosity of less than about 1,000 cps.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a low gloss powder coating composition comprising a first component (a) and a second component (b). The first component (a) comprises a mixture of (i) at least one glycidyl group-containing acrylic resin having epoxide equivalent weight of from about 250 to about 1500 and glass transition temperature of from about 30° C. to about 80° C.; and (ii) a curing agent. The second component (b) comprises at least one carboxyl-group containing material having acid number of from about 10 to about 300 and is not substantially compatible with the first component (a). The two components are dry-blended to obtain the powder coating composition.

Abstract: A powder coating composition for heat-sensitive substrates curable at a temperature of about 300° F. or below for about 30 minutes or less comprises a) from about 10-90% by weight, relative to a) plus b), of carboxylic acid-functional acrylic resin(s); b) from about 10-90% by weight, relative to a) plus b), of polyepoxy resin(s); c) a catalyst in an amount sufficient to cure the composition at a temperature of about 300° F. or below for about 30 minutes or less; and d) optionally, a flexiblizing agent.

Abstract: The invention is directed to new thermosetting powder coating compositions comprising acid functional acrylic resin(s); polyepoxy resin(s) and catalyst(s). The powder coating compositions can be applied to substrates, especially heat sensitive substrates such as wood substrates and cured at low temperature and/or shorter time to provide finishes having controllable gloss and/or high hardness. The invention is also directed to an article comprising a heat sensitive substrate, such as wood substrate, and coated and cured on at least one surface of the substrate the powder coating composition of the invention.

Abstract: A thermosetting weatherable powder coating composition applyable to a temperature sensitive substrate by means of electrostatic spray or fluidized bed, and curable at low temperature to form a textured surface to hide irregularities on the surface of the underlying substrate. The powder coating composition includes a hardener with a functionality of 2 or greater capable of reacting with an acid or anhydride functional group, a polymeric coreactant with a functionality of 2 or greater capable of reacting with the hardener, a carboxylic acid functional polyester and optionally, a catalyst, but no texturing agent. The polymeric coreactant is made by polymerizing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and at least one carboxyl acid functional ethylenically unsaturated monomer or anhydride functional ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A powder coating composition for heat-sensitive substrates curable at a temperature of about 300° F. or below for about 30 minutes or less comprises a) from about 10-90% by weight, relative to a) plus b), of carboxylic acid functional acrylic resin(s); b) from about 10-90% by weight, relative to a) plus b), of polyepoxy resin(s); c) a first catalyst functioning as an epoxy homopolymerization catalyst; and d) a second catalyst functioning as an epoxy/carboxylic acid reaction catalyst.

Abstract: The invention is directed to new thermosetting powder coating compositions comprising acid functional acrylic resin(s); polyepoxy resin(s) and catalyst(s). The powder coating compositions can be applied to substrates, especially heat sensitive substrates such as wood substrates and cured at low temperature and/or shorter time to provide finishes having controllable gloss and/or high hardness. The invention is also directed to an article comprising a heat sensitive substrate, such as wood substrate, and coated and cured on at least one surface of the substrate the powder coating composition of the invention.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a powder coating composition comprising a first component (A) and a second component (B) that is dry-blended or melt blended with the first component (A). The first component (A) comprises at least one polyepoxy resin and at least one catalyst. The second component (B) comprises at least one carboxylic acid functional acrylic resin. The polyepoxy resins include non-crystalline polyepoxy resins, crystalline polyepoxy resins, and mixtures thereof. The powder coating compositions can be applied to heat sensitive substrates and cured at lower temperature or for shorter time to provide finishes having controllable gloss and/or high hardness.