Abstract: A film is shown and described which contains 10 to 50 wt. % of a component A and 50 to 90 wt. % of a component B, based on the sum of the components A and B, component A being selected from the group consisting of polymers that are obtainable from ring-opening polymerization and have a glass transition temperature (Tg) lower than ?30° C. and component B being selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic aliphatic copolyesters and mixtures thereof, and the film having a total thickness of 1 to 200 ?m.

Abstract: A film is shown and described which comprises 10-90 wt. % of a component A and 10-90 wt. % of a component B, based on the sum of the components A and B, A being a polyhydroxyalkanoate and B being an aliphatic copolyester composed of at least one diol component and at least one dicarboxylic acid component, and the film having a total thickness of 1 to 200 ?m.

Abstract: A film is shown and described which contains 10 to 50 wt. % of a component A and 50 to 90 wt. % of a component B, based on the sum of the components A and B, component A being selected from the group consisting of polymers that are obtainable from ring-opening polymerization and have a glass transition temperature (Tg) lower than ?30° C. and component B being selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic aliphatic copolyesters and mixtures thereof, and the film having a total thickness of 1 to 200 ?m.

Abstract: Ring opening products of epoxides with fatty acid methyl esters with alkanols or water are eminently suitable as viscosity adjusters (reducers) for high-viscosity polyols.

Abstract: A nonionic surfactant for emulsion polymerization is provided, and includes products from the addition of 3 to 20 mols of ethylene and/or propylene oxide onto 1 mol of one or more diterpene alcohols selected from the group consisting of abietyl alcohol, dihydroabietyl alcohol, tetrahydroabietyl alcohol and dehydroabietyl alcohol, wherein the surfactant is included as an emulsifier in a polymer emulsion. A method for stabilizing an emulsion polymer or polymer dispersion is also provided, including the steps of adding an emulsifier, to an emulsion polylmer or polymer dispersion comprising monomers, in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 10% by weight, based on the total quantity of monomers present, the emulsifier including products from the addition of 3 to 20 mols of ethylene and/or propylene oxide onto 1 mol of one or more diterpene alcohols selected from the group consisting of abietyl alcohol, dihydroabietyl alcohol, tetrahydroabietyl alcohol and dehydroabietyl alcohol.

Abstract: Ring opening products of epoxides with fatty acid methyl esters with alkanols or water are eminently suitable as viscosity adjusters for high-viscosity polyols.

Abstract: Hardeners for water-based epoxy resin systems, the hardeners being obtainable by reacting a mixture of: (A) at least one epoxidized polyalkylene oxide selected from the group of epoxidized polyethylene oxides, epoxidized polypropylene oxides and polyethylene propylene oxides, (B) at least one epoxidized aromatic hydroxy compound selected from the group of bisphenol A epoxides and bisphenol F epoxides and (C) at least one aromatic hydroxy compound selected from the group of bisphenol A and bisphenol F, to form an intermediate product and subsequently reacting this intermediate product with a polyamine (E), are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to hardeners for water-based epoxy resin systems providing a longer resin pot life, incorporating particular carbonyl compounds (F) and being obtainable by (i) reacting a mixture of (A) at least one epoxidized polyalkylene oxide (A), (B) at least one epoxidized aromatic hydroxy compound (B); (C) at least one aromatic hydroxy compound (C); and (D) optionally, at least one di- or tri-glycidyl ether compound (D), to form a first intermediate product (Z1) having an epoxy value of less than 10%; (ii) reacting the intermediate product (Z1) with a polyamine (E) to form a second intermediate product (Z2); and (iii) reacting the intermediate product (Z2) with a carbonyl compound (F) having the general formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 independently represent hydrogen, a C1-22 alkyl group or a C6H5, OH, OR3 group, where R3 is a C1-22 alkyl group; among others. The resin mixtures provide clear floor coatings.

Abstract: The invention relates to hardeners for water-based epoxy resin systems providing a longer resin pot life, incorporating particular carbonyl compounds (F) and being obtainable by (i) reacting a mixture of (A) at least one epoxidized polyalkylene oxide (A), (B) at least one epoxidized aromatic hydroxy compound (B); (C) at least one aromatic hydroxy compound (C); and (D) optionally, at least one di- or tri-glycidyl ether compound (D), to form a first intermediate product (Z1) having an epoxy value of less than 10%; (ii) reacting the intermediate product (Z1) with a polyamine (E) to form a second intermediate product (Z2); and (iii) reacting the intermediate product (Z2) with an ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl compound or nitrile (F) having the general formula (I). The resin mixtures have pot lives in excess of one hour and, after curing, provide clear floor coatings with less than 3% shrinkage.

Abstract: The invention relates to hardeners for water-based epoxy resin systems providing a longer resin pot life, incorporating particular compounds (F) and being obtainable by (i) reacting a mixture of (A) at least one epoxidized polyalkylene oxide (A), (B) at least one epoxidized aromatic hydroxy compound (B); (C) at least one aromatic hydroxy compound (C); and (D) optionally, at least one di- or tri-glycidyl ether compound (D), to form a first intermediate product (Z1) having an epoxy value of less than 10%; (ii) reacting the intermediate product (Z1) with a polyamine (E) to form a second intermediate product (Z2); and (iii) reacting the intermediate product (Z2) with a compound (F) selected from (a) monofunctional epoxy compounds, and (b) glycidyl ethers of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. The resin mixtures have pot lives in excess of one hour and, after curing, provide clear floor coatings with less than 3% shrinkage.

Abstract: The invention relates to hardeners for water-based epoxy resin systems providing a longer resin pot life, incorporating particular compounds (F) and being obtainable by (i) reacting a mixture of (A) at least one epoxidized polyalkylene oxide (A), (B) at least one epoxidized aromatic hydroxy compound (B); (C) at least one aromatic hydroxy compound (C); and (D) optionally, at least one di- or tri-glycidyl ether compound (D), to form a first intermediate product (Z1) having an epoxy value of less than 10%; (ii) reacting the intermediate product (Z1) with a polyamine (E) to form a second intermediate product (Z2); and (iii) reacting the intermediate product (Z2) with a compound (F) selected from Lewis acids. The resin mixtures have pot lives in excess of one hour and, after curing, provide clear floor coatings with less than 3% shrinkage.

Abstract: Hardeners for water-based epoxy resin systems, the hardeners being obtainable by reacting a mixture of: (A) at least one epoxidized polyalkylene oxide selected from the group of epoxidized polyethylene oxides, epoxidized polypropylene oxides and polyethylene propylene oxides, (B) at least one epoxidized aromatic hydroxy compound selected from the group of bisphenol A epoxides and bisphenol F epoxides and (C) at least one aromatic hydroxy compound selected from the group of bisphenol A and bisphenol F, to form an intermediate product and subsequently reacting this intermediate product with a polyamine (E), are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of coating glass with coating compositions comprising a water-dispersible epoxy resin which is solid at 20° C., in an amount of from 1 to 98% by weight, with the proviso that the epoxy resin does not comprise a reaction product of epichlorohydrin and a component selected from the group consisting of bisphenol A and bisphenol F; a water-dilutable epoxy resin hardener in an amount of from 1 to 98% by weight; and water in an amount of from 1 to 98% by weight, are described along with methods of reinforcing synthetic fibers and composite materials including such coated glass.

Abstract: Methods of coating glass with coating compositions comprising an epoxy resin reaction product of epichlorohydrin and a component selected from the group consisting of bisphenol A and bisphenol F in an amount of from 1 to 98% by weight, a water-dilutable epoxy resin hardener in an amount of from 1 to 98% by weight and water in an amount of from 1 to 98% by weight, are described along with methods of reinforcing synthetic fibers and composite materials including such coated glass.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising: (a) an epoxy resin in an amount of from 5 to 50% by weight, the epoxy resin comprising a reaction product of epichlorohydrin and a component selected from the group consisting of bisphenol A and bisphenol F; (b) a water-dilutable epoxy resin hardener in an amount of from 5 to 55% by weight; (c) fibers in an amount of from 0.1 to 10% by weight; and (d) a filler in an amount of from 5 to 70% by weight; are described, along with their use as levelling, insulating and other functional coatings.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising: (a) a water-dispersible epoxy resin which is solid at 20° C., in an amount of from 5 to 50% by weight, with the proviso that the epoxy resin does not comprise a reaction product of epichlorohydrin and a component selected from the group consisting of bisphenol A and bisphenol F; (b) a water-dilutable epoxy resin hardener in an amount of from 5 to 55% by weight; (c) fibers in an amount of from 0.1 to 10% by weight; and (d) a filler in an amount of from 5 to 70% by weight; are described, along with their use as levelling, insulating and other functional coatings.