Abstract: The use of a copolymer (A) preparable by free-radical polymerization of a) at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer and b) at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer different than the olefinically unsaturated monomer (a) and of the general formula I R1R2C═CR3R4  (I), in which the radicals R1, R2, R3 and R4 each independently of one another are hydrogen atoms or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkylcycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, cycloalkylaryl, arylalkyl or arylcycloalkyl radicals, with the proviso that at least two of the variables R1, R2, R3 and R4 are substituted or unsubstituted aryl, arylalkyl or arylcycloalkyl radicals, especially substituted or unsubstituted aryl radicals; in an aqueous medium, in a coating material used to produce surfacer coats and antistonechip primer coats.

Abstract: The use of a copolymer (A) preparable by free-radical polymerization of

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating agent, containing at least one conversion product (A) and at least one suitable additive (C), (A) being produced according to a method comprising the following step (i): (iv) reacting a reaction mixture comprising at least one radically convertible monomer in radical conditions, (a) in the presence of at least one radical initiator and a compound (I) of formula (II) wherein R1 to R4 each represent, independently of each other, hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl radical, cycloalkyl radical or aralkyl radical or an unsubstituted or a substituted aromatic hydrocarbon radical, on the condition that at least two of R1 to R4 represent an unsubstituted or a substituted aromatic hydrocarbon radical, in an aqueous phase

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions entirely or substantially free from volatile organic compounds, comprising

Abstract: The use of a copolymer (A) preparable by free-radical polymerization of a) at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer, and b) at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer different than the olefinically unsaturated monomer (a), of the general formula I R1R2C═CR3R4  (I)  in which the radicals R1, R2, R3 and R4 each independently of one another are hydrogen atoms or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkylcycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, cycloalkylaryl, arylalkyl or arylcycloalkyl radicals, with the proviso that at least two of the variables R1, R2, R3 and R4 are substituted or unsubstituted aryl, arylalkyl or arylcycloalkyl radicals, especially substituted or unsubstituted aryl radicals; in an aqueous medium; to produce deformable color and/or effect laminates and dry-paint films.

Abstract: Polyurethane-modified addition copolymers preparable by free-radically (co)polymerizing an olefinically unsaturated monomer (a) in an aqueous or nonaqueous medium comprising at least one reaction product (A/B) of

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a curable, water-based coating composition utilized in waterborne coating systems. The coating composition is the reaction product of a water-based copolymer prepared by free-radical polymerization, and a cross-linking agent. The copolymer is the reaction product of a first block and a second block. The first block is the reaction product of a first ethylenically unsaturated monomer, acrylic acid, and a second ethylenically unsaturated monomer, methyl methacrylate, as well as the reaction product of a vinylaromatic hydrocarbon monomer, diphenylethylene. The second block is the reaction product of a plurality of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, styrene, 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate, cyclohexyl methacrylate, and carbonate-modified glycidyl methacrylate including a carbonate functional group that is subsequently converted into a carbamate functional group by ammonium hydroxide.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a reaction product (A) comprises the following stage (i):

Abstract: A curable, water-based coating composition comprising a reaction product of: a copolymer comprising a free-radical polymerization product of: a first block comprising a reaction product of: a plurality of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, and a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer, wherein at least one monomer of the plurality of ethylenically unsaturated monomers includes a functional group that can react with a water-dispersible cross-linking agent, and at least one monomer of the plurality of ethylenically unsaturated monomers is present in an amount such that it can render the copolymer water dispersible, and a second block comprising a reaction product of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, wherein at least a portion of which are non-functional, and a water-dispersible cross-linking agent, wherein the water-based copolymer is free of salt structures.

Abstract: The use of a copolymer (A) preparable by free-radical polymerization of

Abstract: Powder clearcoat dispersions (powder slurry clearcoats) preparable by dispersing a powder clearcoat in an aqueous medium and wet milling the resulting powder slurry, at least one adduct of ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide with at least one glycol being added to the powder slurry prior to wet milling; and the use of the powder slurry clearcoats for producing clearcoat finishes, especially as part of multicoat color and/or effect finishes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing multilayer paint coatings according to which: (1) an electrophoretic paint that can be cathodically deposited is deposited on an electrically conductive substrate; (11) at least one coating material is applied to the resulting elecetrophonaic paint coat; (111) the electrophoretic paint coat and the at least one coat consisting of the coating material are subsequently hardened together. The electrophoretic paint contains an aqueous dispersion and can be produced by polymerizing at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer in an aqueous solution of a protonized epoxy amine adduct, whereby the epoxy amine adduct can be obtained by reacting: (A) at least one glycidyl ether of a polyphenol which, in the statistical mean, contains at least one epoxy group in the molecule; (B) at least one polyglycidyl ether of a polyol which, in the statistical mean.

Abstract: Use of a copolymer (A) preparable by free-radical polymerization of

Abstract: A process for preparing a reaction product (A), comprising the following stage (i): (i) reacting under free-radical conditions a reaction mixture comprising at least one free-radically reactable monomer (a) in the presence of at least one free-radical initiator and of a compound (I) of the formula:  in which R1 to R4 each independently of one another are hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl radical, cycloalkyl radical or arakyl radical, or an unsubstituted or a substituted aromatic hydrocarbon radical, with the proviso that at least two of R1 to R4 are an unsubstituted or a substituted aromatic hydrocarbon radical in aqueous phase.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a curable, water-based coating composition utilized in waterborne coating systems such as a waterborne primer system. The coating composition is the reaction product of a water-dispersible cross-linking agent and a water-based copolymer prepared by free-radical polymerization. The copolymer is the reaction product of a first block and a second block. The first block is the reaction product of a plurality of ethylenically unsaturated monomers. One of the ethylenically unsaturated monomers includes a functional group suitable for reaction with the cross-linking agent. The functional group in the first block is preferably a carbonate, carbamate, or hydroxyl functional group. Other monomers in the plurality include acrylic acid and methyl methacrylate. The first block is also the reaction product of a vinylaromatic hydrocarbon monomer such as diphenylethylene. The second block is the reaction product of a non-functional, ethylenically unsaturated monomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of coating substrates, preferably of metal, by cleaning the substrate surface, applying, if desired, an organic and/or inorganic pretreatment composition, applying a primer, applying a coating material by spraying, dipping, knifecoating, rollercoating or brushing, the coating material comprising an amine-modified epoxy resin and a crosslinking agent suitable for crosslinking.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a curable, water-based coating composition utilized in waterborne coating systems. The coating composition is the reaction product of a water-based copolymer prepared by free-radical polymerization, and a cross-linking agent. The copolymer is the reaction product of a first block and a second block. The first block is the reaction product of a first ethylenically unsaturated monomer, acrylic acid, and a second ethylenically unsaturated monomer, methyl methacrylate, as wells as the reaction product of a vinylaromatic hydrocarbon monomer, diphenylethylene. The second block is the reaction product of a plurality of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, styrene, 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate, cyclohexyl methacrylate, and carbonate-modified glycidyl methacrylate including a carbonate functional group.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a curable, water-based coating composition utilized in waterbome coating systems. The coating composition is the reaction product of a water-based copolymer prepared by free-radical polymerization, and a cross-linking agent. The copolymer is the reaction product of a first block and a second block. The first block is the reaction product of a first ethylenically unsaturated monomer, acrylic acid, and a second ethylenically unsaturated monomer, methyl methacrylate, as well as the reaction product of a vinylaromatic hydrocarbon monomer, diphenylethylene. The second block is the reaction product of a plurality of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, styrene, 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate, cyclohexyl methacrylate, and carbonate-modified glycidyl methacrylate including a carbonate functional group.

Abstract: A method, simulation, and apparatus are provided that are highly suitable for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). A catheter is disclosed that includes a small diameter disk loaded monopole antenna surrounded by fusion material having a high heat of fusion and a melting point preferably at or near body temperature. Microwaves from the antenna heat prostatic tissue to promote necrosing of the prostatic tissue that relieves the pressure of the prostatic tissue against the urethra as the body reabsorbs the necrosed or dead tissue. The fusion material keeps the urethra cool by means of the heat of fusion of the fusion material. This prevents damage to the urethra while the prostatic tissue is necrosed. A computer simulation is provided that can be used to predict the resulting temperature profile produced in the prostatic tissue.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous dispersions. They are obtainable by polymerizing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer or a mixture of ethylenically unsaturated monmers [sic] in an aqueous solution of an at least partially protonated epoxide-amine adduct. It is characterized in that the epoxide-amine adduct is for its part obtainable by reacting (A) a glycidyl ether of a polyphenol that contains on statistical average at least one epoxide group in the molecule, or a mixture of such glycidyl ethers, (B) a polygycidyl [sic] ether of a polyol that contains on statistical average more than 1.0 epoxide groups in the molecule, or a mixture of such polyglycidyl ethers, and (C) a compound that contains a primary amino group in the molecule, or a mixture of such compounds, to give the epoxide-amine adduct, components (A) and (B) being employed in a ratio of equivalents of from 1.0:0.5 to 1.0:8.0 and from 0.3 to 0.7 mol of component (C) being employed per equivalent of epoxide groups of (A) and (B).