Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coated substrate comprising: A) a heat sensitive substrate having a heat distortion temperature less than 120 degrees C., and B) a coating layer deposited on at least one surface of the substrate, wherein the coating layer is deposited from a waterborne coating composition comprising: (a) a continuous phase comprising water, and (b) a dispersed phase comprising: (i) optional pigments; (ii) polymeric particles containing carboxylic acid functionality prepared from the polymerization of a mixture of ethylenically unsaturated compounds including ethylenically unsaturated monomers; and (iii) a polycarbodiimide or a polyhydrazide. The present invention is further directed to the waterborne coating compositions used to prepare the coated substrates.

Abstract: A method for applying a multilayer coating comprising a basecoat and a clearcoat is disclosed. The basecoat is a curable aqueous composition comprising (1) polymeric particles prepared from ethylenically unsaturated compounds including a multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a keto or aldo-functional monomer, and (2) a polyhydrazide. A hydrophobic polyester is present in the aqueous composition to improve its humidity resistance.

Abstract: An uncured, branched polyester resin prepared by free radical polymerization of unsaturated polyester prepolymers, wherein the polymerization occurs primarily by reaction of the unsaturation, is disclosed. Coatings comprising the same are also disclosed, as are substrates coated at least in part with such coatings.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system for quality of service over dedicated local loop networks is provided. Information regarding uplink and downlink speeds, and information regarding WAN interface protocol and encapsulation mode, is received from a network device. A link throughput limit is calculated based on the uplink speed of the network device, and a link throughput limit is set based on the calculated uplink throughput limit. An uplink network protocol overhead of the network device is calculated based on the WAN interface protocol and encapsulation mode of the uplink device and is factored in upstream available bandwidth calculations. Communication data size(s) are set based on the calculated uplink network protocol overhead. The downlink throughput limit is set to match the downlink speed based on the downlink speed and WAN network protocol overhead. The WAN network protocol overhead is factored in the downstream available bandwidth calculations and communication data sizes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to curable film-forming compositions comprising acrylic polymers, and to coated substrates comprising the curable film-forming composition applied to at least one surface of the substrates. The acrylic polymers comprise epoxy functional groups and polydialkylsiloxane functional groups. The present invention is also drawn to methods of mitigating dirt build-up on a substrate, comprising applying to at least a portion of the substrate the curable film-forming composition described above and at least partially curing the curable film-forming composition.

Abstract: A waterborne coating composition includes latex particles and a crosslinker. The latex particles can be prepared from a mixture of reactants including: (a) a monomer represented by formula (I): where R1 is a hydrogen or methyl group and R2 is a hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl group; (b) a multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer; and (c) a mono-ethylenically unsaturated functional monomer different from in the monomer represented by formula (I), the mono-ethylenically unsaturated functional monomer having a functional group selected from a hydroxyl group, thiol group, group, or a mixture thereof, where R9 is a hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl group. A method of preparing waterborne coating compositions and substrates coated with the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to curable film-forming compositions comprising: (a) a curing agent component comprising: (i) isocyanate functional groups; and (ii) polydialkylsiloxane functional groups; (b) a film-forming polymer comprising functional groups reactive with the isocyanate functional groups in (a); and (c) an acrylic polymer component comprising: (i) hydroxyl functional groups; and (ii) polydialkylsiloxane functional groups; wherein the components (a), (b) and (c) are different from one another. The present invention is further directed methods of mitigating dirt build-up on a substrate, comprising applying to at least a portion of the substrate the curable film-forming composition described above and at least partially curing the curable film-forming composition.

Abstract: A method of repairing defects in automotive coatings is disclosed. More particularly, the invention relates to a method of repairing defects in color-clear composite coatings.

Abstract: A waterborne coating composition includes latex particles and a crosslinker. The latex particles can be prepared from a mixture of reactants including: (a) a monomer represented by formula (I): where R1 is a hydrogen or methyl group and R2 is a hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl group; (b) a multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer; and (c) a mono-ethylenically unsaturated functional monomer different from in the monomer represented by formula (I), the mono-ethylenically unsaturated functional monomer having a functional group selected from a hydroxyl group, thiol group, group, or a mixture thereof, where R9 is a hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl group. A method of preparing waterborne coating compositions and substrates coated with the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrode binder of a lithium ion secondary battery comprising: (a) a polyvinylidene binder dispersed in aqueous medium with (b) a (meth)acrylic polymer dispersant. The binder can be used in the assembly of electrodes of lithium ion secondary batteries.

Abstract: An electrode binder of a lithium ion battery comprising: (a) a polyvinylidene binder dispersed in an organic diluent with (b) a (meth)acrylic polymer dispersant. The binder can be used in the assembly of electrodes of lithium ion batteries.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to acrylic polymers comprising: (i) hydroxyl functional groups; (ii) polydialkylsiloxane functional groups; and (iii) silica nanoparticles that are chemically bonded to and pendant from the acrylic polymer. The present invention is further directed to curable film-forming compositions comprising acrylic polymers, and to coated substrates comprising the curable film-forming composition applied to at least one surface of the substrates. The present invention is also drawn to methods of mitigating dirt build-up on a substrate, comprising applying to at least a portion of the substrate the curable film-forming composition described above and at least partially curing the curable film-forming composition.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a composite coating on a substrate comprising: (A) applying a first coating composition to a surface of the substrate; and (B) applying a second coating composition to the first coating prior to substantially heating or curing the first coating. The first and/or second coating composition is a waterborne curable film-forming composition comprising: (a) an aqueous dispersion of internally crosslinked polymeric microparticles having a core-shell morphology and having reactive functional groups; and (b) a crosslinking agent. The core of the polymeric microparticles is prepared from a monomer mixture comprising at least 20 percent by weight of a monomer having the structure: wherein X is N or O; R is a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, or R is bonded to X to form a 5- to 7-member ring.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to curable film-forming compositions comprising: (a) a polymeric acrylic binder having reactive functional groups, wherein the polymeric acrylic binder is prepared from an ethylenically unsaturated, epoxy functional monomer that is reacted with benzoic acid; and (b) a curing agent containing functional groups that are reactive with reactive functional groups on the polymeric acrylic binder. Also provided is a multilayer coated substrate comprising: a substrate; a colored basecoat applied to at least a portion of a surface of the substrate; and a clearcoat applied to at least a portion of the basecoat, wherein the clearcoat is deposited from the curable film-forming composition described above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to curable compositions that include a hydrazide functional material (a) represented by the following Formula (I), For Formula (I): n is 2; independently for each n, x is 0 or 1, y is 0 or 1, provided that the sum of x and y is 1; L1, independently for each n, is selected from a divalent hydrocarbyl group optionally interrupted with at least one of —O— and —S—; L2, independently for each n, is selected from a divalent hydrocarbyl group; and R1, independently for each n, is selected from hydrogen and hydrocarbyl. The curable compositions further include a reactant (b) that has at least two reactive groups that are reactive with and form covalent bonds with the hydrazide groups of the hydrazide functional material (a). The present invention also relates to curable powder coating compositions and curable adhesive compositions.

Abstract: A method for applying a multilayer coating comprising a basecoat and a clearcoat is disclosed. The basecoat is a curable aqueous composition comprising (1) polymeric particles prepared from ethylenically unsaturated compounds including a multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a keto or aldo-functional monomer, and (2) a polyhydrazide. A hydrophobic polymer is present in the aqueous composition to improve its humidity resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed are coating compositions that can be one-component, ambient curable, and waterborne. The coating compositions include a polymer that is the reaction product of a polycarbodiimide and a ketocarboxylic acid. Also disclosed are substrates coated with a coating deposited from such compositions, as well as methods for depositing a coating on a substrate, and coated substrates.

Abstract: A method for applying a multilayer coating comprising a basecoat and a clearcoat is disclosed. The basecoat is a curable aqueous composition comprising (1) polymeric particles prepared from ethylenically unsaturated compounds including a multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a keto or aldo-functional monomer, and (2) a polyhydrazide.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating composition comprising: (i) an aqueous dispersion of polymeric particles; (ii) a polyether carbamate compound; (iii) a filler material; and (iv) an microparticle; and wherein after application to a substrate and after curing, the cured coating composition demonstrates a composite damping Loss Factor of 0.05 or greater at a frequency ranging from 100 to 6,300 Hz and comprises a surface that is substantially free of defects.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coated substrate comprising: A) a heat sensitive substrate having a heat distortion temperature less than 120 degrees C., and B) a coating layer deposited on at least one surface of the substrate, wherein the coating layer is deposited from a waterborne coating composition comprising: (a) a continuous phase comprising water, and (b) a dispersed phase comprising: (i) optional pigments; (ii) polymeric particles containing carboxylic acid functionality prepared from the polymerization of a mixture of ethylenically unsaturated compounds including ethylenically unsaturated monomers; and (iii) a polycarbodiimide or a polyhydrazide.