Abstract: The use of an adduct of an isocyanate resin and an isocyanate-reactive liquid or semi-solid epoxy resin in an expandable thermosettable composition helps to reduce the tackiness of the composition and also increases its dimensional stability, as compared to compositions in which only non-adducted liquid or semi-solid epoxy resins are present

Abstract: The resistance of a composite containing a metal carrier and an expanded thermoset resin to adhesive failure may be enhanced by phosphating the surface of the metal carrier to provide a phosphate conversion coating prior to forming the composite.

Abstract: The anticorrosive properties of a coating autodeposited on a metal substrate are improved by contacting the autodeposited coating with an aqueous solution containing Group IIA or Group IIB metal cations (e.g., calcium or zinc cations) and phosphate anions prior to curing. The rinse solution is preferably acidic and can be prepared, for example, from calcium nitrate and an oxy acid of phosphorus or zinc dihydrogen phosphate. Optionally, the rinse solution also includes an accelerator such as hydroxylamine.

Abstract: A film of a polymer or polymer precursor such as an epoxy resin is autodeposited on an active metal surface and then used to form an adhesive bond directly between the metal surface and the surface of a rubber substrate. Excellent adhesion of the metal to the rubber is obtained without the need to either phosphate the metal surface or use a primer or adhesive other than the autodeposited coating.