Abstract: The present invention is directed to a crosslinkable polymer composition comprising an alkoxysilane functional polyolefin and a silanol crosslinking catalyst selected from the group consisting of: (i) an alkylated naphthalene monosulfonic acid substituted with 1-4 alkyl groups wherein each alkyl group is a linear or branched alkyl with 5-20 carbons with each alkyl group being the same or different, wherein the total number of carbons in the alkyl groups is in the range of 20 to 80 carbons; (ii) an arylalkyl sulfonic acid wherein the aryl is phenyl or naphthyl and is substituted with 1-4 alkyl groups wherein each alkyl group is a linear or branched alkyl with 5-20 carbons with each alkyl group being the same or different, and wherein the total number of carbons in the alkyl groups is in the range of 12-80; (iii) a derivative of (i) or (ii) selected from the group consisting of an anhydride, an ester, an acetylate, an epoxy blocked ester and an amine salt thereof which is hydrolyzable to the corresponding al

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a highly active condensation catalyst suitable for the crosslinking of alkoxysilanyl polyolefins, e.g.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a highly active condensation catalyst suitable for the crosslinking of alkoxysilanyl polyolefins, e.g.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a crosslinkable polymer composition comprising an alkoxysilane functional polyolefin and a silanol crosslinking catalyst selected from the group consisting of:

Abstract: A method of catalyzing a cationic coating comprising a cationic resin such as an epoxy resin-amine reaction product or a copolymer of a cationic monomer, and a blocked polyisocyanate, wherein a catalyst is added, said catalyst selected from the group consisting of bismuth carboxylate(s) having a hydrocarbon chain of from 11 to 36 carbon atoms and a molecular weight of from 165-465, and a mixture of a bismuth salt selected from the group consisting of bismuth oxide and bismuth chloride, and a carboxylic acid having a hydrocarbon chain of from 11 to 36 carbon atoms and a molecular weight of from 165-465.

Abstract: A metal (M) alkyl acid phosphate catalyst for the reaction of an epoxy compound with a carboxyl compound to provide a coating formulation that is stable at room temperature; that is humidity resistant, and non-yellowing, wherein the alkyl acid phosphate has the formula: (RO)n—(P═O)—(OH)m and wherein: a. each R is selected from the group consisting of: i) a C1 to C18 alkly, cycloalkyl, or aryl; ii) a linear or branched C6 to C18 alkyl substituted with —(O—CH2—CH2—)o or —(O—CH—CH3—CH2—)p, wherein o or p is from 1 to 20; iii) a &bgr;-hydroxyethyl compound, R′—X—CH2—CH—OH—CH2—, wherein R′ is a C6 to C18 alkyl or cycloalkyl or aryl, X is either —CH2—, —O— or —COO—; b. n+m=3 and n is between 2 to 1; and c. M is Zn or Sn (II) in a mole equivalent of 0.7 to 1.5 moles per mole of alkyl acid phosphate.

Abstract: A unique ashless composition of matter, a method for its preparation and its use as an improved corrosion inhibitor additive for formulated industrial lubricants is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved acid etch resistant polymers and coatings, and their method of preparation whereby polyurethane polyols, which because of long alkyl side chains that include a single ether group in the chain, when reacted with a melamine compound, such as, hexakismethoxymethylmelamine, form coatings that have excellent solubility in hydrophobic solvents and provide films with excellent acid etch resistance. The polymers, because of their excellent acid etch resistance and exterior durability can be used for automotive clear coats or single coats.

Abstract: The invention relates to the lubricating compositions containing an N-acyl-N-alkoxyalkyl aspartate ester, optionally, in further combination with an anti-wear agent. The compositions exhibit corrosion inhibition and anti-wear properties, coupled with improved demulsibility.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain polyamine hydroxyalkyl carbamate monomers, polymers and copolymers thereof and blends of the same with crosslinking film making agents and films thereof deposited on substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polymeric isocyanate modified epoxy blocked sulfonic acid ester as a catalyst for the crosslinking of polymers having hydroxyl, carboxyl, and amide functional groups with a crosslinking agent and resin compositions containing the same. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a polymeric isocyanate modified epoxy blocked sulfonic acid ester with a molecular weight of about 1000 preferably prepared from a sulfonic acid, an epoxy resin and a mono- or di-isocyanate and resin compositions containing the polymeric isocyanate modified epoxy blocked sulfonic acid ester catalyst. The catalyst when used in the crosslinking or curing of hydroxyl, carboxyl or amide containing polymers with an acid catalyzed amino-formaldehyde crosslinking agent, such as hexamethoxymethylmelamine ("HMMA"), produced polymeric film coatings which have superior hardness, impact resistance, adhesion, improved blister resistance, salt spray characteristics and flexibility.

Abstract: A hydrophilic, substantially epoxy-free self-cross-linkable polymer contains hydroxyalkyl carbamate groups and one or more tertiary amine groups. The polymer suitably is made by reacting an epoxy resin having an average epoxy equivalent weight of from about 100 to about 700 with one or more amines having at least one secondary amine group and at least one hydroxyalkyl carbamate group or precursor thereof. A coating composition comprises an aqueous medium containing the polymer and, optionally, a cross-linking catalyst. A low temperature-curable coating is attained by utilization of the polymer with a suitable quaternary or ternary compound catalyst.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain polyamine hydroxyalkyl carbamate monomers, polymers and copolymers thereof and blends of the same with crosslinking film making agents and films thereof deposited on substrates.

Abstract: Ethylenically unsaturated monomers containing activated ester groups are used to make polymers and copolymers which are useful in coatings, adhesives and moldings.

Abstract: A self-cross-linkable acrylic polymer contains at least two hydroxyalkyl carbamate groups per molecule and may comprise the reaction product of an acrylic backbone polymer containing one or more suitable reactive groups and an amine containing one primary or secondary amine group and at least one hydroxyalkyl carbamate group or precursor thereof. Alternatively, the self-cross-linkable polymer may be obtained by polymerization of an acrylic polymerizable monomer containing at least one hydroxyalkyl carbamate group. The amine is joined to the monomer or backbone polymer by reaction of the primary or secondary amine group thereof with suitable reactive functional groups of the monomer or resin. A method of making the acrylic polymer, which is heat curable to provide a thermoset film or coating, comprises reacting the monomer or backbone polymer with an amine containing hydroxyalkyl carbamate groups or precursors thereof comprising hydrolyzable blocked primary amine groups.

Abstract: Ethylenically unsaturated monomers containing activated ester groups are used to make polymers and copolymers which are useful in coatings, adhesives and moldings.

Abstract: A thermosettable coating composition comprises a hydroxy group-containing polyurethane, polyurea or polyurethane/polyurea polymer, an amino cross-linker and optionally, a catalyst and/or solvent. The polymer is obtained by self condensation of an hydroxyalkyl carbamate compound or condensation of such compound with a polyol and/or a polyamine. An applied coating of the composition is cured by heating to an elevated temperature, e.g., from about 200.degree. to about 400.degree. F. (about 93.degree. to 204.degree. C.).

Abstract: A coating composition comprises an hydroxyalkyl carbamate compound, an amino cross-linker, a polymer containing active sites which are reactive with the cross-linker and, optionally, an acid catalyst. The hydroxyalkyl carbamate compound serves as a reactive diluent in the composition. The composition is stable at ambient temperature and reactive at elevated temperature to form a cross-linked compound in which the hydroxyalkyl carbamate compound is incorporated.

Abstract: A cathodically electrodepositable, self-cross-linkable polymer is a hydroxyalkyl carbamate-containing resin having at least one tertiary amine and at least two hydroxyalkyl carbamate groups per molecule. The polymer is made by reacting an epoxy resin having an average epoxy equivalent weight of from about 300 to about 10,000 with one or more amines having at least one secondary amine group and at least one hydroxyalkyl carbamate group or precursor thereof. Hydrophobic amines may be co-reacted to enhance hydrophobicity of the polymer. An electrodeposition bath is made by acidifying the polymer to form an aqueous dispersion. A low temperature-curable coating is attained by utilization of the polymer with a suitable quaternary or ternary compound catalyst.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising a polymer containing repeating units derived from alkyl acrylamidoglycolate alkyl ethers or acrylamidoglycoamide alkyl ethers and reactive functions selected from hydroxy, carboxy and/or amido groups provide crosslinking coating compositions which are low in toxicity and low in evolution of toxic volatile reaction products.