Abstract: The invention detailed herein comprises a family of novel multifunctional acrylate ionomeric resins, which are water-dispersible, and have built-in photoinitiator. The inventive resins are made self-photoinitiating by their reaction with ?-keto esters (e.g., acetoacetates), ?-diketones (e.g., 2,4-pentanedione), ?-keto amides (e.g., acetoacetanilide, acetoacetamide), and/or other ?-dicarbonyl compounds that can participate in the Michael addition reaction as “Michael donors.” These water-dispersible resins cure under standard ultraviolet (UV) cure conditions to give tack-free coatings without the addition of traditional photoinitiators. The present invention further relates to the use of these resins in coatings.

Abstract: UV curable, liquid, oligomeric compositions are prepared from the reaction product of a Michael addition oligomer and an isocyanate capped polybutadiene. The UV curable, liquid, oligomeric compositions can be cured in the presence of fragrances to form articles that are characterized by a controlled release of the fragrance over time.

Abstract: Photopolymerizable liquid oligomeric compositions are disclosed. The oligomeric compositions are formed from cycloaliphatic epoxides and Michael addition polyacrylate resins, synthesized from multifunctional acrylates and ?-dicarbonyl Michael donors, specifically ?-keto esters, ?-diketones, ?-ketoamides or ?-ketoanilides or combinations thereof. The oligomeric compositions are provided along with uses thereof and methods of fabricating.

Abstract: Photopolymerizable liquid oligomeric compositions are disclosed. The oligomeric compositions are formed from cycloaliphatic epoxides and Michael addition polyacrylate resins, synthesized from multifunctional acrylates and &bgr;-dicarbonyl Michael donors, specifically &bgr;-keto esters, &bgr;-diketones, &bgr;-ketoamides or &bgr;-ketoanilides or combinations thereof. The oligomeric compositions are provided along with uses thereof and methods of fabricating.

Abstract: This invention relates to hydrogenfluorides of aminosilanols and their use. The hydrogenfluorides of aminosilanols are formed by the reaction of an aqueous solution of a fluorinated acid, preferably, hydrofluoric acid, with an aminoalkoxysilane. The hydrogenfluorides of aminosilanols are particularly useful in foundry binders, most particularly no-bake and cold-box phenolic urethane foundry binders.

Abstract: This invention relates to hydrogenfluorides of aminosilanols and their use. The hydrogenfluorides of aminosilanols are formed by the reaction of an aqueous solution of a fluorinated acid, preferably, hydrofluoric acid, with an aminoalkoxysilane. The hydrogenfluorides of aminosilanols are particularly useful in foundry binders, most particularly no-bake and cold-box phenolic urethane foundry binders.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to a foundry binder system that cures in the presence of a volatile amine curing catalyst. The binder system comprises a Part I component comprising (1) a phenolic resin component, and (2) a free radical initiator, and a Part II component comprising (1) a polyisocyanate, and (2) a multifunctional acrylate. The foundry binders are used for making foundry mixes. The foundry mixes are used to make foundry shapes that are used to make metal castings.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyurethane-forming foundry no-bake binder systems comprising a phenolic resin component and polyisocyanate component. The phenolic resin component comprises a blend of (a) polyphenol resin and (b) a phenolic resole resin. The binder systems have reduced phenol and free formaldehyde due to the presence of the polyphenol resin in the phenolic resin component. Foundry shapes are made by the no-bake process and are used in making ferrous and non ferrous metal castings.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyurethane-forming foundry binder systems which contain a nitrogen-containing aromatic compound selected from the group consisting of 2,2'-dipyridyl, 1,10-phenanthroline, and their substituted alkyl derivatives. The foundry binder systems are particularly useful for making foundry mixes used in the cold-box fabrication process for making foundry shapes. However, the binders systems can also be used to hold foundry shapes, such as molds and cores, together in an assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ester cured no-bake foundry binder system preferably comprising as separate components (a) an aqueous basic solution of a phenolic resole resin; and (b) a hardener comprising (i) a polyphenol resin, and (ii) a liquid ester. Alternatively, the polyphenol resin can be used as a separate component. The foundry binder systems produce foundry shapes with improved tensile strengths when compared to foundry shapes which are prepared from foundry binder systems which do not contain a polyphenol resin.

Abstract: Polyphosphoryl chlorides are used in polyurethane-forming foundry binder systems to extend the bench life of foundry mixes prepared by mixing the binder systems with sand. The foundry mixes are particularly useful for preparing molds and cores used for making metal castings.

Abstract: Certain carboxylic acids are used in polyurethane-forming binder compositions to extend the bench life of such compositions. The binder compositions are particularly useful for preparing sand castings used for making foundry parts.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to modifiers for aqueous basic solutions of phenolic resins. The modifiers are open-chain ether alcohols or ketone alcohols. They assist in stabilizing the aqueous basic solutions of phenolic resole resins and improve the tensile strength of foundry shapes prepared from foundry mixes made with the aqueous basic solutions.

Abstract: Certain carboxylic acids are used in polyurethane-forming binder compositions to extend the bench life of such compositions. The binder compositions are particularly useful for preparing sand castings used for making foundry parts.

Abstract: A binder containing a phenolic resin, a polyisocyanate, and an organohalophosphate and use thereof.