Abstract: This invention provides a graft copolymer of at least one acrylic monomer and a random copolymer of a styrene and hydroxyethyl (meth)acrylate, in which at least about 8 percent of the total weight of said graft copolymer is derived from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or both. It also provides anionic aqueous dispersions of such graft copolymers and coating compositions containing them.

Abstract: This invention provides a graft copolymer of at least one acrylic monomer and polystyrene, in which at least about 8 percent of the total weight of said graft copolymer is derived from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or both. It also provides anionic aqueous dispersions of such graft copolymers and coating compositions containing them.

Abstract: Thermosetting polyesters and their preparation comprising diol, triol, benzenedicarboxylic acid and, as an essential ingredient are disclosed, as well as coating compositions containing those polyesters with cross-linking agents such as aminoplast.

Abstract: This invention provides a linear thermosettable polyester based upon 10-20 weight percent cyclohexanedimethanol, 10-16 weight percent adipic acid, 12-16 weight percent neopentyl glycol, 12-16 weight percent propylene glycol or butanediol, and 40-48 weight percent isophthalic acid component.

Abstract: Stable water dispersions of relatively low molecular weight poly-(hydroxyethyl methacrylate) and thermosetting coating compositions thereof with aminoplast cross-linking agents are disclosed. These coating compositions are particularly suitable for heat sensitive substrates such as hardboard, plywood plastics and paper since they are capable of rapid cure at low temperatures.

Abstract: Non-gelled compositions containing amine groups and substantially free of oxirane groups are disclosed which are the reaction product of(a) addition copolymer containing primary or secondary amino groups; and(b) a polyepoxide. The resulting composition is self-emulsifiable in water and is useful for coatings, particularly for metal.

Abstract: This invention provides a graft copolymer of at least one acrylic monomer and polystyrene, in which at least about 8 percent of the total weight of said graft copolymer is derived from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or both. It also provides anionic aqueous dispersions of such graft copolymers and coating compositions containing them.

Abstract: This invention provides a graft copolymer of at least one acrylic monomer and a random copolymer of a styrene and hydroxyethyl (meth)acrylate, in which at least about 8 percent of the total weight of said graft copolymer is derived from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or both. It also provides anionic aqueous dispersions of such graft copolymers and coating compositions containing them.

Abstract: This invention provides a graft copolymer of at least one acrylic monomer and a random copolymer of a styrene and (meth)acrylonitrile, in which at least about 8 percent of the total weight of said graft copolymer is derived from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or both. It also provides anionic aqueous dispersions of such graft copolymers and coating compositions containing them.

Abstract: This invention provides a graft copolymer of at least one acrylic monomer and a random copolymer of a styrene and allyl alcohol, in which at least about 8 percent of the total weight of said graft copolymer is derived from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or both. It also provides anionic aqueous dispersions of such graft copolymers and coating compositions containing them.

Abstract: Non-gelled compositions containing hydroxy ester copolymer having carboxyl groups and substantially free of oxirane groups are disclosed which are the esterification reaction product of(a) acidic addition copolymer; and(b) a polyepoxide which has been partially defunctionalized by reaction with carboxyl containing polybutadiene polymer. The resulting composition is neutralized with amine, is self-emulsifiable in water and is useful for coatings.

Abstract: There are disclosed thermosettable polyester resins which are the reaction products of specified amounts of a benzenedicarboxylic acid component (e.g.: 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid), a trihydroxy alkyl component (e.g.: 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol), a short chain alkylene diol component having four or fewer carbon atoms in the primary carbon chain between the hydroxyl moieties (e.g.: 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol), a dihydroxy alkyl constituent having four to ten carbon atoms in the primary carbon chain between the hydroxyl moieties (e.g.: 1,6-hexanediol), and a monocarboxylic acid component (e.g.: benzoic acid). Such polyesters, having a number average molecular weight of from about 400 to about 1600 and a combined acid and hydroxyl number of about 50 to about 250 milligrams of KOH per gram of polyester, are found to be especially useful in high solids content coating formulations.

Abstract: Non-gelled compositions containing hydroxy ester copolymer having carboxyl groups and substantially free of oxirane groups are disclosed which are the esterification reaction product of(a) acidic addition copolymer; and(b) a polyepoxide which has been partially defunctionalized by reaction with a dimer or a trimer of a fatty acid. The resulting composition is neutralized with amine, is self-emulsifiable in water and is useful for coatings.

Abstract: There are disclosed thermosettable polyester resins which are the reaction products of specified amounts of a benzenedicarboxylic acid component (e.g.: 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid), a trihydroxy alkyl component (e.g.: 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol), a short chain alkylene diol component having four or fewer carbon atoms in the primary carbon chain between the hydroxyl moieties (e.g.: 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol), a dihydroxy alkyl constituent having four to ten carbon atoms in the primary carbon chain between the hydroxyl moieties (e.g.: 1,6-hexanediol), and optionally, an alkyl dicarboxylic acid component (e.g.: 1,6-hexanedioic acid). Such polyesters, having a number average molecular weight of from about 400 to about 1400, a combined acid and hydroxyl number of about 50 to about 250 milligrams of KOH per gram of polyester, and a glass transition temperature of about -15.degree. to +25.degree. C., are found to be especially useful in high solids content coating formulations.

Abstract: Linear thermosettable polyester resin compositions are prepared from benzenedicarboxylic acid, an alkyl dicarboxylic acid, (e.g. 1,6-hexanedioic acid), and a short chain alkylene diol component (e.g. 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol), the resin having a number average molecular weight of about 1,500 to about 5,000 and combined acid and hydroxyl values of about 20 to about 60 mg of KOH per gram of polyester. When these polyesters are combined with an aminoplast and an acid catalyst they form coating compositions which, when applied to a substrate and cured, provide a coating having an outstanding combination of hardness, adhesion, extendability, flexibility and dry heat resistance.

Abstract: Water reducible self crosslinking epoxy ester-acrylate polymers are prepared by partially esterifying the epoxy groups of a polyepoxide with an ethylenically unsaturated fatty acid or a saturated fatty acid and copolymerizing the ester product with monoethylenically unsaturated monomers including methacrylic acid and an alkoxymethylacrylamide or alkoxymethylmethacrylamide, to afford a self crosslinking acid copolymer. This copolymer is solubilized in water with a volatile base, e.g., ammonia, trimethylamine, or dimethylethanolamine. Formulations based on these polymers are useful as metal coatings.

Abstract: Thermosettable polyester resin compositions, suitable for use in powder coating applications, derived from a dicarboxylic aromatic acid component (e.g., 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid), a trihydroxy alkyl component (e.g., 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol), a diol component (e.g., 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol) and a dihydroxy alkyl compound having 4 to 10 carbon atoms in the primary carbon chain between the hydroxyl moieties (e.g., 1,6-hexanediol). Polyesters of the present invention have a number average MW of from about 2,000 to about 6,000, a combined acid and hydroxyl number of about 35 to about 70 milligrams of KOH per gram of polyester, and a glass transition temperature of about 35.degree. C. to about 50.degree. C.

Abstract: There are provided linear polyesters of 1,6-hexanediol, short chain alkylene glycol, a phthalic acid, and optionally adipic acid. These polyesters are combined with an aminoplast and acid catalyst to form coating compositions which, when applied to a substrate and baked, provide a coating having an outstanding combination of flexibility, hardness, adhesion, extendability, dry heat resistance, weather resistance, and exterior color fastness.

Abstract: Linear polyester resins, terminated with carboxyl groups, and suitable for inclusion in heat-curable fluid coating compositions, are advantageously modified by capping a minor fraction of the carboxyl groups with a hydrocarbyl glycidyl ether. The capped resins produce water-reducible formulations that exhibit a fast curing rate and excellent adhesion when formulated with hexamethoxymethylmelamine, for example. Such fluid coating compositions may be used as industrial coatings and coil-coatings.

Abstract: There is provided an acidic ester of a polyepoxy resin, preferably diglycidyl ether of a bisphenol, esterified with an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid. The acid ester is dispersed in alcoholic solvents and water, with a volatile base and further blended with a cross-linking agent and non-ionic surfactant to afford an aqueous dispersion useful as a heat curable coating for beverage cans, coil stock, fabricated metal, and the like.