Abstract: The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (a) an isocyanate functional urethane prepolymer comprising a reaction product of components including: (i) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; and (ii) about 0.1 to about 0.5 equivalents of at least one diol having 2 to 18 carbon atoms; and (b) about 0.05 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; and (c) up to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one polyol different from branched polyol (b) and having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein the reaction product components are essentially free of polyester polyol and polyether polyol; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (a) an isocyanate functional urethane prepolymer comprising a reaction product of components including: (i) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; and (ii) about 0.1 to about 0.5 equivalents of at least one diol having 2 to 18 carbon atoms; and (b) about 0.05 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; and (c) up to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one polyol different from branched polyol (b) and having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein the reaction product components are essentially free of polyester polyol and polyether polyol; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.

Abstract: The transparent glass ceramic plate has a thermal expansion coefficient (CTE) of ?0.05 to ?0.1×10?6/K at 30 to 700° C. and a composition, in wt. %, consisting of: Li2O, 3.0-4.5; Al2O3, 18.0-24.0; SiO2, 55.0-70.0; TiO2, 0.01-2.3; ZrO2, 0.01-2.0; ? TiO2+ZrO2, 0.5-4.3; SnO2, 0-0.2; MgO, 0-0.8; BaO, 0-3; ZnO, 0-2.5; Na2O, 0-1.5; As2O3, 0.3-0.9; and Fe2O3, 0.004 to 0.02. A transparent plate laminate, which is used as armor or in a bullet-proof vest and which contains one or more of this glass ceramic plate together with optional glass and/or plastic plates, and a process for making the glass ceramic plate, are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (a) at least one polyisocyanate; (b) at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; and (c) at least one polyol having one or more bromine atoms, one or more phosphorus atoms or combinations thereof; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.

Abstract: A heat insulation/heat dissipation sheet including a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer or a heat-conducting pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, a heat-conducting layer, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer or a heat-insulating pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, a heat-insulating layer, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer or a heat-insulating pressure-sensitive adhesive layer laminated in order between the heat-generating component and the component to be protected, adjacent to the heat-generating component, for connecting the components. Further, an intra-device structure including the heat insulation/heat dissipation sheet with the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on a heat-conducting layer side thereof adhered to a heat-generating component side and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on a heat-insulating layer side thereof adhered to a component to be protected.

Abstract: A glazing comprising a sheet of glass, a film of damping material, and a rigid sheet, the assembly being laminated and comprising one or more exciters fastened to the glazing.

Abstract: The invention relates to moisture-reactive hotmelt adhesive compositions which comprise at least one polyurethane prepolymer P1 being liquid at room temperature containing isocyanate groups and also at least one linear polyurethane P2 being solid at room temperature which comprises polycaprolactone segments, contains hydroxyl groups and has a melt viscosity of 100-300 Pa·s at 170° C. The compositions are notable in particular for a prolonged open time.

Abstract: Aqueous polyurethane coating compositions are disclosed in this specification. The aqueous polyurethane coating compositions contain a polycarbonate-polyurethane resin component, an aminoplast resin component, and a polyester polyol component.

Abstract: Aqueous polyurethane coating compositions are disclosed in this specification. The aqueous polyurethane coating compositions contain a polycarbonate-polyurethane resin component, an aminoplast resin component, and a polyacrylic polyol component.

Abstract: Aqueous polyurethane coating compositions are disclosed in this specification. The aqueous polyurethane coating compositions contain a polycarbonate-polyurethane resin component, an aminoplast resin component, and a polyurethane polyol component.

Abstract: The present invention provides poly(ureaurethane)s including a reaction product of components comprising: (a) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; (b) about 0.1 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; (c) about 0.1 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one aliphatic diol having 2 to 18 carbon atoms; and (d) at least one amine curing agent, wherein the reaction product components are essentially free of polyester polyol and polyether polyol; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are an adhesive composition for glass bonding, a glass assembly and a display using the adhesive composition. The adhesive composition includes a urethane-acryl copolymer, a monomer mixture of an acrylic monomer having no hydroxyl group and a monomer having a hydroxyl group, an isocyanate cross-linking agent, and a photo-polymerization initiator. The adhesive composition has advantages of: favorable scattering prevention of broken glass pieces, excellent heat-resistant durability enabling prevention of damage to an image display apparatus caused by temperature change, no adverse effect upon transmittance of the image display apparatus, hence ensuring desired visibility.

Abstract: A rear sliding window assembly suitable for use in a vehicle includes a fixed portion and a sliding portion and upper and lower track members disposed at a surface of first and second fixed glass portions. The sliding portion comprises a glass window panel and is laterally movable between the upper and lower track members relative to the fixed portion. The glass window panel is movable between an opened position and a closed position, and the glass window panel is disposed at the gap that is between the first and second fixed glass window portions when at its closed position. A glide member is longitudinally movable along the lower track member to facilitate movement of the glass window panel between its opened and closed positions. A sealing member is disposed between the fixed portion and the sliding portion at least when the glass window panel is at its closed position.

Abstract: Adhesion promoter compositions which include at least one binder having isocyanate groups. This specific binder is prepared from a mixture of a polyester resin A, at least one monomeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate, and at least one polyisocyanate B, where the proportion of monomeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) is ?2% by weight of the overall composition. Such adhesion promoter compositions are particularly suitable for new generation automotive paint systems and are very desirable from an ecological and toxicological point of view owing to their low content of MDI.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solvent-borne two-component (2K) coating composition comprising: as a first component, a dispersion comprising: a hydroxyl-functional acrylate binder; a first solvent being at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2-propoxyethanol and 2-butoxyethanol; water in an amount from 5 to 50 wt. % by weight of the composition; and, optionally at least one further organic solvent; and, as a second component, at least one crosslinking agent. More particularly, the present invention provides a solvent-borne two-component (2K) polyurethane coating composition, wherein said second component comprises at least one crosslinking agent having isocyanate groups.

Abstract: To provide a transparent laminate having a pair of transparent substrates integrated via an adhesive layer, in which the adhesive layer has good tear resistance and good adhesion to the transparent substrates and has excellent transparency. In a first atmosphere, a sealed space having a curable resin composition 14 accommodated between a pair of transparent substrates 10a and 10b, is formed, and then the curable resin composition 14 is cured in a state where the outside of the sealed space is made to be a second atmosphere having a pressure higher than the first atmosphere. As the above curable resin composition, a curable resin composition comprising a urethane oligomer (a) having from 1.8 to 4 curable functional groups on average which are either or both of an acryloyloxy group and a methacryloyloxy group, per molecule, and a hydroxyalkyl methacrylate (b) having a C3-8 hydroxyalkyl group having 1 or 2 hydroxy groups, is used.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic film, at least one side of which is provided with a surface structure comprising parallel rows of elevations (a). Said elevations (a) are interconnected by means of webs (b) that are at least 10 percent lower than the elevations (a). The inventive films can be used for producing laminated glass.

Abstract: The present invention relates to moisture-curing hotmelt adhesive compositions which comprise at least one silane-functional polyurethane prepolymer of the formula (I). The compositions have neither heating nor curing bubbles and feature an exceptional viscosity stability at high temperatures. These hotmelt adhesives are therefore suitable especially for industrial manufacture and especially of transparent materials.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for applying a shatterproof coating to the surface of a glass item, comprising the following steps: (a) applying, on at least one portion of the surface of a glass item, a polymerisable composition comprising (i) a resin selected from the group consisting of polyurethane resins, polyester resins, acrylic resins, silicone resins and/or their mixes, in water or in an organic solvent; (ii) an adhesion promoter based on an organosilane compound; (iii) possibly a UV photo-initiator; (b) evaporating the water or the organic solvent; (c) polymerising said composition, forming on the glass item a shatterproof coating film capable of containing the dispersion of the glass fragments that may form in the event of the breakage of the item. The process also preferably comprises a step for the application of an additional anti-wear coating film on top of the shatterproof coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glass laminate including: a thin glass substrate having a first main surface and a second main surface; a supporting glass substrate having a first main surface and a second main surface, provided such that the first main surface thereof faces the first main surface of the thin glass substrate; a resin layer formed between the thin glass substrate and the supporting glass substrate, fixed to the first main surface of the supporting glass substrate and closely adhered to the first main surface of the thin glass substrate with peelability to the first main surface thereof; and an outer frame layer containing a glass sealing material and being formed by firing at an outer side of a peripheral part of the resin layer.

Abstract: Glass sheets according to the invention, in particular lacquered glass sheets, are covered with a coating of enamel. This coating comprises between 11 and 40% of organic material. Such glass sheets may be heat treated and, before heat treatment, may be handled and transported without damaging the coating, may be cut and ground without causing the coating to peel off or to be damaged at the borders of the cutting line, and offer a good resistance under running water, avoiding the peeling off or destruction of the coating during edges grinding or storage or transportation.

Abstract: A laminated vehicle glazing, suitable for use with an optical sensor (for example a LIDAR type sensor), comprises first and second plies of glazing material joined together by a ply of interlayer material between them, and either: a) the first ply is a pane of body-tinted glass having a colorant portion consisting of 0.70 to 1.00% by weight total iron (calculated as Fe2O3), 0 to 1.0% titania and 0 to 2.0% ceria, such that the glazing has a transmittance of at least 30% in the wavelength range 400 to 2100 nm, or b) the first ply of glazing material is a pane of body-tinted glass having a colorant portion consisting of 0.30 to 0.80 by weight total iron (calculated as Fe2O3), 0 to 1.0% titania (calculated as TiO2) and 0 to 2.0% ceria (calculated as CeO2), and the ply of interlayer material is a solar (IR) absorbing material, such that the glazing has a transmittance of at least 30% in the wavelength range 750 to 1300 nm.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for detachable adhesive bonds is based on adhesive matrices and expansion material, the particles of the expansion material being at least partially encapsulated.

Abstract: An automotive glazing (10) comprising a single ply of annealed or semi-toughened glass (12) having a film of plastic material (16) bonded to a major surface of the glass ply by a contact adhesive (14).

Abstract: A multilayer interlayer polymer film for use within and a high clarity and high efficiency fire-screen glazing or related fire-screen product uses a particular ordering of layers. The ordering of layers includes: (1) a core layer comprising one of a sulfur containing thermoplastic polymer material and a fluorine containing thermoplastic polymer material; (2) at least one intermediate layer laminated to the core layer and comprising the other of the sulfur containing thermoplastic polymer material and the fluorine containing thermoplastic polymer material; and (3) at least one skin layer laminated to the at least one intermediate layer and comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminated glazing for information display, of the automobile windshield or architectural glazing type, comprising an assembly of at least two transparent sheets of inorganic glass or of a strong organic material, joined together by an interlayer of a thermoformable material or by multilayer foils incorporating such an interlayer, said glazing being characterized in that a luminophore material of the hydroxyterephthalate type is integrated into said interlayer, allowing said display. The invention also relates to a device for displaying an image on transparent glazing, comprising laminated glazing of the above type and a source generating concentrated UV radiation of the laser type, the radiation of which is between 350 and 410 nm, the UV radiation being directed onto the area or areas of the glazing comprising the terephthalate-type luminophore layer.

Abstract: A primer composition is provided that includes a reactant having an alkoxysilyl group, the reactant being obtained by reacting a polyisocyanate (I), an isocyanate group, and an alkoxysilane having a reactable functional group; a polyisocyanate (II); a polyurethane compound; a (meth) acrylic resin; and a solvent. In the primer composition, a molecular weight of the (meth) acrylic resin is from 15,000 to 150,000 and a weight ratio [(meth) acrylic resin/polyurethane compound] of the (meth) acrylic resin to the polyurethane compound is from 90/10 to 10/90. Additionally, a laminate is provided that includes an inorganic material and a primer layer obtained from the primer composition.

Abstract: An aqueous composition with a sediment content ?5%, comprising a polyurethane dispersion wherein the polyurethane has an acid value in the range of from 25 to 65 mgKOH/g and comprises (i) 36 to 60 wt % of at least one aromatic polyisocyanate and where the polyurethane is prepared in the presence of (a) ?5 wt % of 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone by weight of the polyurethane, (b) 5 to 100 wt % of 1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidinone by weight of polyurethane and (c) water.

Abstract: Disclosed laminates particularly useful as safety glazings comprising a polymeric interlayer sheet, wherein the polymeric interlayer sheet comprises a blend composition of an ethylene copolymer A and an ethylene copolymer B, which has a melt flow rate of less than 100g/10 min, as determined in accordance with ASTM D1238 at 190° C. and 2.16 kg, and wherein the ethylene copolymer A comprises copolymerized units of ethylene and about 3 to about 20 wt % of an ester or anhydride of a C4-C8 unsaturated acid having two carboxylic acid groups and the ethylene copolymer B comprises copolymerized units of ethylene and about 6 to about 40 wt % of a polar monomer selected from the group consisting of vinyl acetate, alkyl(meth)acrylates, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A rear sliding window assembly suitable for use in a vehicle includes upper and lower track members and at least one fixed glass window panel. The track members are disposed at a surface of the fixed glass window panels and no portion of the track members is in contact with the opposite surface of the fixed glass window panels. A movable glass window panel is slidably disposed at the track members and movable at least partially along the track members relative to the fixed glass window panel or panels. The movable glass window panel is movable between opened and closed positions. A perimeter edge of the movable glass window panel may be received by a glide member, and the glide member may be disposed in the upper or lower track member to facilitate sliding of the movable glass window panel at least partially along the upper or lower track member.

Abstract: A method for forming improved composite materials using a thermosetting polyester urethane hybrid resin, a closed cavity mold having an internal heat transfer mechanism used in this method, and the composite materials formed by this method having a hybrid of a carbon fiber layer and a fiberglass layer.

Abstract: A chemical composition comprises one or more urethane oligomers of at least two polymerized units selected from the group consisting of fluorine-containing urethane oligomers and long-chain hydrocarbon-containing urethane oligomers, wherein said oligomers comprise the reaction product of (a) one or more polyfunctional isocyanate compounds, (b) one or more polyols, (c) one or more monoalcohols selected from the group consisting of fluorocarbon monoalcohols, optionally substituted long-chain hydrocarbon monoalcohols, and mixtures thereof, (d) one or more silanes, and (e) one or more stabilizers comprising one or more reactive groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to new aqueous polyurethane-modified alkyd resin dispersions, to their preparation and use as binders in paints and coatings.

Abstract: A two-part sealant composition, wherein this composition comprises a first part and a second part. The first part comprises a polymer selected from a silane-terminated polyurethane or a silane-terminated polyether, wherein this polymer is present in an amount of up to 100% by weight of the first part of the sealant composition. The second part comprises a plasticiser that it is compatible with the polymer and a filler comprising at least 0.5% by weight of residual water, wherein the filler comprises at least one rheological filler, and wherein the filler is present in an amount of 80-20% by weight of the second part of the sealant composition. The first and second parts are separated from one another, and the amount of polymer present in the first part makes up 4-50% by weight of the first and second parts taken together. In use, the first and second parts are mixed to achieve a cured substance having a 48 hour Shore A hardness in the range of 25-70.

Abstract: Glass coatings on metals including Ti, Ti6A14V and CrCo were prepared for use as implants. The composition of the glasses was tailored to match the thermal expansion of the substrate metal. By controlling the firing atmosphere, time, and temperature, it was possible to control the reactivity between the glass and the alloy and to fabricate coatings (25-150 ?m thick) with excellent adhesion to the substrate. The optimum firing temperatures ranged between 800 and 840° C. at times up to 1 min in air or 15 min in N2. The same basic technique was used to create multilayered coatings with concentration gradients of hydroxyapatite (HA) particles and SiO2.

Abstract: An EB (electron beam) or UV (ultra violet) curable, low-gloss, dry-erase coating formulation for static and electronic whiteboards is disclosed. The coating contains an acrylate silica blend, an aliphatic urethane acrylate or a polyester acrylate, a polyfunctional reactive diluent and at least one photoinitiator.

Abstract: A projectile-resistant transparent laminate comprises a rigid laminate assembly having a strike side surface opposing a direction of an anticipated threat, and includes first and second rigid transparent lamina bonded together with a transparent, ether-based thermoplastic elastomer layer interposed therebetween, where the thermoplastic elastomer layer further includes a transparent polyurethane having an ultra-high modulus of elasticity. The projectile-resistant laminate also includes an energy absorbing layer including a transparent, quasi-thermoset layer from a cast aliphatic urethane bonded to the rigid laminate assembly.

Abstract: An aqueous composition with a sediment content ?5%, comprising a polyurethane dispersion wherein the polyurethane has an acid value in the range of from 25 to 65 mgKOH/g and comprises (i) 36 to 60 wt % of at least one aromatic polyisocyanate and where the polyurethane is prepared in the presence of (a) ?5 wt % of 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone by weight of the polyurethane, (b) 5 to 100 wt % of 1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidinone by weight of polyurethane and (c) water.

Abstract: An aqueous composition comprising a polyurethane dispersion with a sediment content ?5%, wherein the polyurethane has an acid value in the range of from 25 to 65 mgKOH/g and comprises (i) 36 to 60 wt % of at least one aromatic polyisocyanate and where the polyurethane is prepared in the presence of (a) ?5 wt % of 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone by weight of the polyurethane and (b) at least one reactive diluent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to films and laminates which shield thermal radiation and are based on IR-reflective liquid-crystalline layers, to a process for the production thereof, to pigments comprising them and to a composition which comprises a particular chiral dopant.

Abstract: A building product includes a thermoplastic polymer mat impregnated with a cementitious material. The thermoplastic polymer mat has a front face and a rear face. A stiffening layer is laminated to the rear face of the thermoplastic polymer mat. A finishing layer covers the front face of the thermoplastic polymer mat. A method of producing the building product is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition in the form of a dispersion containing a polyurethane urea which (1) is terminated by a copolymer unit of polyethylene oxide and polypropylene oxide, and (2) contains at least one hydroxyl-group-containing polycarbonate polyol.

Abstract: An aqueous composition with a sediment content ?5%, comprising a polyurethane dispersion wherein the polyurethane has an acid value in the range of from 25 to 65 mgKOH/g and comprises (i) 36 to 60 wt % of at least one aromatic polyisocyanate and where the polyurethane is prepared in the presence of (a) ?5 wt % of 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone by weight of the polyurethane, (b) 5 to 100 wt % of 1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidinone by weight of polyurethane and (c) water.

Abstract: A water dilutable UV-curable polyurethane containing alkylene oxide groups, the polyurethane being obtained from components comprising at least: (i) 1 to 25 wt. % of at least one polyisocyanate; (ii) 0 to 80 wt. % of at least one hydroxyl functional compound containing alkylene oxide groups; (iii) 10 to 90 wt. % of at least one hydroxyl functional compound containing at least one polymerisable unsaturated (meth)acryloyl functional group per molecule; and (iv) 0 to 50 wt. % of at least one isocyanate-reactive compound not comprised by (ii) or (iii); wherein the sum of (i) to (iv) is 100%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous polyurethane coating composition comprising: 1) 1 to 99 wt. % of the reaction product of: a) a polyol component, which is soluble or dispersible in water and is the reaction product of a polyisocyanate component containing 50 to 100 wt. % of an aliphatic diisocyanate, a polyol component containing one or more polyether polyols and having an OH number of 25 to 350 mg KOH/g solids and an isocyanate-reactive component containing at least one group capable of salt formation; and b) polyisocyanate component, which is soluble or dispersible in water, has blocked isocyanate groups and is the reaction product of one or more polyisocyanates having an isocyanurate group content of 2 to 30 wt. %, a reversible, monofunctional blocking agent for isocyanate groups, a nonionic hydrophilic component and a stabilizing component which has 1 to 2 hydrazide groups and a molecular weight of 70 to 300; and 2) 1 to 99 wt.

Abstract: A polyurethane elastomer is provided. The elastomer is the reaction product of at least a prepolymer and a chain extender, where the prepolymer is the reaction product of at least one polyol and at least one aliphatic diisocyanate. The chain extender is an aromatic diamine.

Abstract: The present invention includes polymer interlayers that are used in multiple layer glazing panels. Interlayers of the present invention comprise a thermoplastic polymer, a plasticizer, and a fumed silica that has been modified to impart hydrophobic character. Interlayers incorporating such components have improved tensile modulus, moisture resistance, creep performance, anticorrosion effect, glass adhesion, and are well suited to a variety of applications, including, but not limited to, acoustic applications.

Abstract: Embodiments of a self-healing product comprise a shape memory component and a healing component interpenetrating the shape memory component to form a fibrous microstructure. This microstructure can facilitate healing and mending mechanisms, wherein in one embodiment the healing component is selected so as to diffuse into a defect when the area of the product with the defect is subject to a treatment. This treatment can vary the temperature of the self-healing product, with the temperatures in one example being at or above a melting temperature (Tm) and/or a glass transition temperature (Tg) for one or both of the shape memory component and the healing component. The self-healing product can also comprise a substrate so that deposition of one or more of the shape memory component and the healing component onto the substrate can form a coating or material layer the likes of which can protect the subjacent substrate while also providing the healing properties responsive to the treatment.

Abstract: Bonded vehicular glass assemblies utilizing two-component urethane adhesives to attach dynamic load-bearing attachment members to glass substrates to form a joint suitable for use on a vehicle, and related methods of forming are described herein. In addition, methods of attaching components to glass by use of these adhesives are disclosed. The method of forming the assemblies may include priming the glass panel prior to applying the adhesive to the primed glass panel and/or attachment member. The method may include allowing the urethane adhesive to cure to form a layer of cured urethane adhesive bonding the attachment member to the first surface of the glass panel without exposure of the bonded attachment member on the second surface of the panel. The cured adhesive layer disposed between the attachment member and the glass panel may have a thickness in the range from about 0.25 mm to about 2.0 mm.

Abstract: An automotive window panel including a substantially transparent substrate with a protective coating system disposed thereon, and an ink applied onto the protective coating system is disclosed. The formulation of the ink includes an adhesion promoter and is adaptable to adhere to the surface of the protective coating with the adhesion promoter.