Abstract: A graft copolymer having a polymeric backbone with pendent hydroxyl groups; wherein the hydrogen atom of at least the one the hydroxyl groups is replaced by the formula ##STR1## where R is an aliphatic group, a cycloaliphatic group or an aromatic group; R.sup.1 is an alkylene group having 2-6 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a polymer segment of a vinyl addition polymer, such as butyl acrylate/hydroxyethyl acrylate; coating compositions of this copolymer can be cross-linked with conventional cross-linking agents such as an alkylated melamine formaldehyde resin or an organic polyisocyanate and coating compositions useful for flexible elastomeric substrates can be prepared from this copolymer.

Abstract: Low molecular weight isocyanate-functional acrylic polymers are provided, which contain at least 10% by weight of copolymerized isocyanatoalkyl (meth)acrylate, are substantially free of toxic monomeric isocyanates, and have the following general structure: ##STR1## where R is alkyl or aryl,R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl;X is COO--A--NCO or a mixture of COO--A--NCO and at least one of phenyl, COOR.sub.2, ##STR2## Cl, H; where A is an alkylene group having 2-6 carbon atoms, andR.sub.2 is an alkyl group having 1-18 carbon atoms;and n is 2-400.These polymers can be crosslinked and are useful in a variety of applications such as finishes, pigment surface treatments and dispersants, and rheology control agents.

Abstract: Isocyanatoethyl methacrylate/acrylate (or other vinyl monomer) copolymers of controlled low molecular weight are produced by copolymerizing the monomers with initiators, usually peroxides, at temperatures above 120.degree. C. The copolymers are particularly useful as curing agents for urethane coating compositions.

Abstract: A graft copolymer having a polymeric backbone with pendant hydroxyl groups; wherein the hydrogen atom of at least the one the hydroxyl groups is replaced by the formula ##STR1## where R is an aliphatic group, a cycloaliphatic group or an aromatic group; R.sup.1 is an alkylene group having 2-6 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 is a polymer segment of a vinyl addition polymer, such as butyl acrylate/hydroxyethyl acrylate; coating compositions of this copolymer can be cross-linked with conventional cross-linking agents such as an alkylated melamine formaldehyde resin or an organic polyisocyanate and coating compositions useful for flexible elastomeric substrates can be prepared from this copolymer.

Abstract: A graft copolymer having a polymeric backbone with pendent hydroxyl groups; wherein the hydrogen atom of at least the one the hydroxyl groups is replaced by the formula ##STR1## where R is an aliphatic group, a cycloaliphatic group or an aromatic group; R.sup.1 is an alkylene group having 2-6 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 is a polymer segment of a vinyl addition polymer, such as butyl acrylate/hydroxyethyl acrylate; coating compositions of this copolymer can be cross-linked with conventional cross-linking agents such as an alkylated melamine formaldehyde resin or an organic polyisocyanate and coating compositions useful for flexible elastomeric substrates can be prepared from this copolymer.

Abstract: A mercaptoisocyanate having the formula ##STR1## where R is an alkylene group having 2-6 carbon atoms andR.sup.1 is an aliphatic group, a cycloaliphatic group or an aromatic group;The mercaptoisocyanate is a useful intermediate for preparing graft copolymers.

Abstract: A graft copolymer having a polymeric backbone with pendent hydroxyl groups; wherein the hydrogen atom of at least the one the hydroxyl groups is replaced by the formula ##STR1## where R is an aliphatic group, a cycloaliphatic group or an aromatic group; R.sup.1 is an alkylene group having 2-6 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 is a polymer segment of a vinyl addition polymer, such as butyl acrylate/hydroxyethyl acrylate; coating compositions of this copolymer can be cross-linked with conventional cross-linking agents such as an alkylated melamine formaldehyde resin or an organic polyisocyanate and coating compositions useful for flexible elastomeric substrates can be prepared from this copolymer.

Abstract: An instrument for measuring light reflectance from fabric and the like materials which have a heterogeneous surface configuration includes an aperture defining a sensing area, three light sources for illuminating the sensing area, and a photoelectric cell for detecting light reflected from the material in the sensing area. The light sources are mounted at 120.degree. with respect to one another around an outer periphery of the cell. The cell is mounted coaxially with respect to and a spaced distance from the aperture. Each light source is mounted on a line which passes through the center of the aperture and is at an angle of 30.degree. with respect to an axis of the aperture.