Abstract: A process for preparing copolymer dispersions that includes subjecting A) one or more vinyl monomer mixtures containing a) OH-free (meth)acrylic esters and/or vinylaromatics, b) hydroxy-functional vinyl monomers and/or hydroxy-functional (meth)acrylic esters, c) ionic and/or potentially ionic monomers capable of free-radical copolymerization, and d)optionally further monomers, other than the compounds of components a)–c), capable of free-radical copolymerization; to free-radical polymerization in the presence of e) compounds according to formula (I) where R1 is an aliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic radical having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R2 is H or CH3, R3, R4 are identical or different aliphatc radicals having 1 to 7 carbon atoms and n is 1 to 4; and subsequently dispersing the resultant copolymer B) before or after addition of a neutralizing agent C) in water. The resulting dispersions can be used to coat substrates.

Abstract: Aqueous coating materials are provided. The materials comprise I) hydroxyl-free polyurethanes and/or polyurethane-ureas, II) ionically modified, hydroxyl-containing polyurethanes and/or polyurethane-ureas, and III) at least one crosslinker, characterized in that the components (I) and (II) comprise polycarbonate polyols which have at least 25% by weight of 1,4-butanediol as synthesis component. A process for preparing the coating materials, and their use as soft feel paint, is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous copolymer dispersions containing A) one or more hydroxy-functional copolymers synthesized from a) one or more OH-free (meth)acrylic esters and/or vinylaromatics, b) one or more hydroxy-functional (meth)acrylic esters, c) one or more ionic and/or potential ionic monomers capable of free-radical copolymerization, and d) one or more optionally monomers other than components a) to c) that are capable of free-radical copolymerization, and B) one or more hydroxy-functional polycarbonate polyols as reactive diluent. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing these aqueous copolymer dispersions and to their use in coating compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous polyurethane-polyurea dispersions having two discrete maxima in the particle size distribution, wherein the maximum of the fine fraction is between 51 and 150 nm and the maximum of the coarse fraction is between 160 and 700 nm. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing the polyurethane-polyurea dispersions, to coating compositions containing these polyurethane-polyurea dispersions, and to coated substrates prepared from these coating compositions.

Abstract: The present invention related to a process for preparing aqueous polyester-polyacrylate dispersions having a cosolvent content of 0 to 5% by weight, based on the weight of the dispersion, by preparing a polymer P) in a first step by polymerizing A) a mixture of vinyl monomers that are capable of free-radical copolymerization, in the presence of B) one or more oligoesters prepared from compounds containing lactone groups and having a hydroxyl number of 145 to 710 mg KOH/g, an acid number of ?0.5 mg KOH/g solids and an average OH functionality of 2.5 to 5 mg KOH/g solids, and then mixing polymer P) in a second step with C) one or more polyester polyols having a hydroxyl number of 10 to 500 mg KOH/g solids and an acid number of >0.5 to ?30 mg KOH/g solids and dispersing the resulting polymer mixture in water in a further step, before or after addition of a neutralizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing aqueous, hydroxy-functional polyester-polyacrylate dispersions having a cosolvent content of 0 to 5% by weight, based on the weight of the dispersion, by preparing a polymer P) in a first step by polymerizing A) a mixture of vinyl monomers that are capable of free-radical copolymerization, in the presence of B) one or more compound(s) of formula (I) wherein R1 is an aliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic radical having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R2 is H or CH3, R3 and R4 are identical or different aliphatic radicals having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, and n is 1 to 4, and then mixing polymer P) in a second step with C) one or more polyester polyols having a hydroxyl number of 10 to 500 mg KOH/g solids and an acid number of >0.5 to ?30 mg KOH/g solids, and dispersing the resulting polymer mixture in water in a further step, before or after addition of a neutralizing agent.

Abstract: The invention provides aqueous preparations having soft-feel properties, foams obtainable by mechanically foaming these preparations, and soft-feel coatings based on the foams. The preparations comprise aqueous polyurethane-polyurea dispersions, hydroxy-functional, aqueous or water-dilutable binders, polyisocyanates which may have been hydrophilically modified, and foam stabilizers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new hydrophilic polyurethane prepolymers and to their aqueous polyurethane-polyurea (PU) dispersions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new polyurethane and/or polyurethane-urea dispersions having ionic or potentially ionic or nonionic groups in the polymer backbone, to a process for preparing these dispersions and to their use as adhesives.

Abstract: A process for preparing polyester-polyurethane resin dispersions that includes: A) reacting one or more polyol components i) having an average molecular weight of at least 300, at least one of the components being a polyester polyol and the fraction of polyester polyol based on aromatic polycarboxylic acids being more than 50% by weight with a polyisocyanate to form a prepolymer, B) dissolving the prepolymer in an organic solvent; C) reacting the prepolymer with aliphatic polyamines having a molecular weight of 60 to 300 or hydrazine and a hydrophilicized aliphatic diamine, D) precipitating the product from C) by adding water to form a dispersion, and E) removing the organic solvent. The resulting polyester-polyurethane resin dispersions can be used in coating compositions and in coating systems that include a substrate and one or more coating films, at least one of which includes the polyester-polyurethane resin dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new hydrophilic polyurethane prepolymers and to their aqueous polyurethane-polyurea (PU) dispersions.

Abstract: The invention relates to solvent-borne polyurethane resins with a high carbonate group content which are dilutable in water, to aqueous coating compositions prepared thereof, to a process for preparing them and to their use.

Abstract: A process for preparing copolymer dispersions that includes subjecting A) one or more vinyl monomer mixtures containing a) OH-free (meth)acrylic esters and/or vinylaromatics, b) hydroxy-functional vinyl monomers and/or hydroxy-functional (meth)acrylic esters, c) ionic and/or potentially ionic monomers capable of free-radical copolymerization, and d)optionally further monomers, other than the compounds of components a)-c), capable of free-radical copolymerization; to free-radical polymerization in the presence of e) compounds according to formula (I) where R1 is an aliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic radical having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R2 is H or CH3, R3, R4 are identical or different aliphatc radicals having 1 to 7 carbon atoms and n is 1 to 4; and subsequently dispersing the resultant copolymer B) before or after addition of a neutralizing agent C) in water. The resulting dispersions can be used to coat substrates.

Abstract: Aqueous, hydroxy-functional binder dispersions with a low solvent content and based on hydroxy-functional copolymers. The binders are prepared by subjecting one or more vinyl monomer mixtures containing OH-free (meth)acrylic esters and/or vinylaromatics, hydroxy-functional vinyl monomers and/or hydroxy-functional (meth)acrylic esters, and ionic and/or potentially ionic monomers capable of free-radical copolymerization, to free-radical polymerization in the presence of at least one compound containing lactone groups and subsequently dispersing the resultant copolymer before or after addition of a neutralizing agent in water. The binder combinations can be used in coating materials.

Abstract: Aqueous preparations of hydrophilic polyurethanes and their use for the coating of substrates. The polyurethanes contain from 2 to 20 wt.

Abstract: The invention concerns aqueous preparations of water-dilutable blocked polyisocyanates, their production and use in optionally self-crosslinking one-component systems.

Abstract: Coating compositions based on aqueous polyurethane dispersions, a process for preparing such compositions and their use for producing soft feel coatings having low fog and VOC values. The aqueous coating compositions include at least one aqueous formulation of an ionically modified, substantially hydroxyl-free poylurethane and/or polyurethaneurea, at least one aqueous formulation of an ionically modified, hydroxyl-containing polyuerthane and/or polyurethaneurea, and at least on crosslinker.

Abstract: The invention relates to solvent-borne polyurethane resins with a high carbonate group content which are dilutable in water, to aqueous coating compositions prepared thereof, to a process for preparing them and to their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethane cast elastomers which are prepared from higher molecular weight polyhydroxy compounds, durene diisocyanate and low molecular weight chain-lengthening and/or crosslinking agents. These elastomers are particularly useful for the production of moldings exposed to high mechanical stresses.

Abstract: An aqueous polyurethane resin dispersions containing i) a polyol component with a molecular weight above 300 daltons, containing a polyether diol initiated on an aromatic diol, ii) a polyol component with a molecular weight of 62 to 299 daltons, iii) a monofunctional isocyanate-reactive compound with an ethylene oxide content of at least 50 wt. % and a molecular weight of at least 400 daltons, iv) a polyisocyanate v) an aliphatic polyamine with a molecular weight of 60 to 300 daltons or hydrazine, and vi) a hydrophilic aliphatic diamine, a process for making the dispersion and substrates primed with the dispersion.