Abstract: A prepolymer system has a monomeric isocyanate content of no greater than about 10% by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the prepolymer system. The prepolymer system comprises a diluent component and a prepolymer component different than and separate from the diluent component. The diluent component has an excess of isocyanate (NCO) functional groups, and comprises the reaction product of a monohydric isocyanate-reactive component and an excess of a first isocyanate component. The first isocyanate component comprises monomeric isocyanates reactive with the monohydric isocyanate-reactive component. The prepolymer component also has an excess of NCO functional groups, and comprises the reaction product of a polyol component and an excess of a second isocyanate component. The prepolymer system can be used to prepare foams via reaction with water. The foams have low density and have excellent adhesion and sound dampening properties for use in cavities of automobile bodies.

Abstract: Iron contaminants are associated with a beta-dicarbonyl in an isocyanate composition that includes polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (PMDI). The association of the iron contaminant and the beta-dicarbonyl is thought to minimize a catalytic effect of the iron contaminant when the isocyanate composition is reacted with a polyol to form a polyurethane. The iron contaminant is associated with the beta-dicarbonyl in a method that includes the step of providing the isocyanate composition and the step of combining the beta-dicarbonyl and the isocyanate composition. The isocyanate composition is included in a polyurethane system and typically includes the association product of the iron contaminant and the beta-dicarbonyl.

Abstract: An adhesive article comprises a rupturable container and a moisture-curable composition. The rupturable container defines an enclosed cavity. The moisture-curable composition is disposed within the enclosed cavity. The moisture-curable composition comprises a prepolymer comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate component and an isocyanate-reactive component. The moisture-curable composition further comprises a catalyst component and an acid halide component. The adhesive article may be used in various industries and for various applications, such as for construction and remodeling of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.

Abstract: A prepolymer system has a monomeric isocyanate content of no greater than about 10% by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the prepolymer system. The prepolymer system comprises a diluent component and a prepolymer component different than and separate from the diluent component. The diluent component has an excess of isocyanate (NCO) functional groups, and comprises the reaction product of a monohydric isocyanate-reactive component and an excess of a first isocyanate component. The first isocyanate component comprises monomeric isocyanates reactive with the monohydric isocyanate-reactive component. The prepolymer component also has an excess of NCO functional groups, and comprises the reaction product of a polyol component and an excess of a second isocyanate component. The prepolymer system can be used to prepare foams via reaction with water. The foams have low density and have excellent adhesion and sound dampening properties for use in cavities of automobile bodies.

Abstract: An adhesive article comprises a rupturable container and a moisture-curable composition. The rupturable container defines an enclosed cavity. The moisture-curable composition is disposed within the enclosed cavity. The moisture-curable composition comprises a prepolymer comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate component and an isocyanate-reactive component. The moisture-curable composition further comprises a catalyst component and an acid halide component. The adhesive article may be used in various industries and for various applications, such as for construction and remodeling of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.

Abstract: The invention provides coating compositions comprising a reactive component (a) which is substantially free of any heteratoms and is a not a crystalline solid at room temperature and which comprises from (i) 12 to 72 carbon atoms, and (ii) at least two functional groups, and (b) a crosslinking agent comprising a plurality of functional groups (iii) reactive with the functional groups (ii) of compound (a), wherein functional groups (ii) and (iii) are selected such that reaction there between produces a thermally irreversible chemical linkage. The coating compositions of the invention provide improved solids, chip resistance, flexibility and/or scratch & mar resistance while maintaining desirable and/or improved performance characteristics with regard to environmental etch, relative humidity, QCT, chip resistance, thermoshock resistance, cold crack resistance, adhesion and the like.

Abstract: The invention provides coating compositions comprising a reactive component (a) which is substantially free of any heteratoms and is a not a crystalline solid at room temperature and which comprises from (i) 12 to 72 carbon atoms, and (ii) at least two functional groups, and (b) a crosslinking agent comprising a plurality of functional groups (iii) reactive with the functional groups (ii) of compound (a), wherein functional groups (ii) and (iii) are selected such that reaction there between produces a thermally irreversible chemical linkage. The coating compositions of the invention provide improved solids, chip resistance, flexibility and/or scratch & mar resistance while maintaining desirable and/or improved performance characteristics with regard to environmental etch, relative humidity, QCT, chip resistance, thermoshock resistance, cold crack resistance, adhesion and the like.

Abstract: The invention provides coating compositions comprising a reactive component (a) which is substantially free of any heteratoms and is a not a crystalline solid at room temperature and which comprises from (i) 12 to 72 carbon atoms, and (ii) at least two functional groups, and (b) a crosslinking agent comprising a plurality of functional groups (iii) reactive with the functional groups (ii) of compound (a), wherein functional groups (ii) and (iii) are selected such that reaction there between produces a thermally irreversible chemical linkage. The coating compositions of the invention provide improved solids, chip resistance, flexibility and/or scratch & mar resistance while maintaining desirable and/or improved performance characteristics with regard to environmental etch, relative humidity, QCT, chip resistance, thermoshock resistance, cold crack resistance, adhesion and the like.

Abstract: An isocyanate prepolymer composition having an extended potlife, without the addition of an excess amount of benzoyl chloride is disclosed. The isocyanate prepolymer composition includes an isocyanate prepolymer formed from the reaction of a polyhydroxyl compound with an excess of a polyisocyanate. The composition further includes included a plasticizer, and a phosphate ester. The phosphate ester has at least one acidic hydrogen and a pentavalent phosphorous atom. Preferably, the composition also includes very low levels of benzoyl chloride and an oil. Further disclosed is a polyisocyanate composition having an extended potlife comprising a polyisocyanate, a plasticizer and a phosphate ester having at least one acidic hydrogen and a pentavalent phosphorous atom.

Abstract: Compounds useful for improving the dispersibility of micaceous particulates in aqueous-based coating compositions comprise urethanes or ureas which are the reaction products of silylalkyl or silylaryl isocyanates with alcohols, amines, polyether alcohols or amine-terminated polyethers. The compounds may also be the reaction products of silylalkyl- or silylarylamines with half-blocked diisocyanates which are themselves the reaction products of a diisocyanate with an alcohol, amine, polyether alcohol or amine-terminated polyether.Micaceous particulates which have been surface modified by reaction with these compounds, as well as coating compositions comprising such surface-modified micaceous particulates, and coated substrates are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pigment dispersant for use in coating compositions. The dispersant is the reaction product of a functionalized copolymer, a polyalkylene glycol monalkyl compound to impart water soluble character to the copolymer, and a urea-containing pigment interactive substituent that enhances pigment dispersion in solution.

Abstract: Compounds useful for improving the intra-film binding of micaceous particulates in films formed from coating compositions which contain such micaceous particulates comprise urethanes or ureas which are the reaction products of silylalkyl- or silylaryl isocyanates with blocked or unblocked alcohols, aminoalcohols, or polydiol alcohols. The compounds may also be the reaction products of silylalkyl- or silylarylamines with half-blocked diisocyanates which are themselves the reaction products of a diisocyanate with a blocked or unblocked alcohol, aminoalcohol, or polydiol alcohol.Micaceous particulates which have been surface modified by reaction with these compounds, as well as coating compositions comprising such surface-modified micaceous particulates, and coated substrates are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention, therefore, relates to the field of polyurethane coatings for use in automobile basecoat/clearcoat systems. In particular, this invention relates to water-dispersible polyurethane resins having polyether sidechains which may be utilized in basecoat compositions as principal resins or grind resins. These polyurethane resins may be laterally stabilized or terminally stabilized. The terminally stabilized resins of this invention are preferably employed as principal resins in basecoat compositions.

Abstract: Compounds useful for improving the intra-film binding of micaceous particulates in films formed from coating compositions which contain such micaceous particulates comprise urethanes or ureas which are the reaction products of silylalkyl- or silylaryl isocyanates with blocked or unblocked alcohols, aminoalcohols, or polydiol alcohols. The compounds may also be the reaction products of silylalkyl- or silylarylamines with half-blocked diisocyanates which are themselves the reaction products of a diisocyanate with a blocked or unblocked alcohol, aminoalcohol, or polydiol alcohol.Micaceous particulates which have been surface modified by reaction with these compounds, as well as coating compositions comprising such surface-modified micaceous particulates, and coated substrates are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention, therefore, relates to the field of polyurethane coatings for use in automobile basecoat/clearcoat systems. In particular, this invention relates to water-dispersible polyurethane resins having polyether sidechains which may be utilized in basecoat compositions as principal resins or grind resins. These polyurethane resins may be laterally stabilized or terminally stabilized. The terminally stabilized resins of this invention are preferably employed as principal resins in basecoat compositions.

Abstract: This invention, therefore, relates to the field of polyurethane coatings for use in automobile basecoat/clearcoat systems. In particular, this invention relates to water-dispersible polyurethane resins having polyether sidechains which may be utilized in basecoat compositions as principal resins or grind resins. These polyurethane resins may be laterally stabilized or terminally stabilized. The terminally stabilized resins of this invention are preferably employed as principal resins in basecoat compositions.