Abstract: Co-condensates are prepared by condensing from 0.8 to 2.0 moles of butyraldehyde with 1 mole of a phenol at from 80.degree. to 220.degree. C. with the addition, before, during or after the condensation, of from 5 to 50% by weight, based on the mixture of phenol and butyraldehyde, of one or more thermoplastics containing functional groups, which reacts with phenol, butyraldehyde or the phenol-butyraldehyde resin under the condensation conditions. The co-condensates are used as hot-melt adhesives and as binders for nonwovens.

Abstract: Curable coating composition containing the film-forming ingredient consisting essentially of, with the sums of the parts by weight and the mole percentages being 100 and 100%, respectively:(1) about 55-95 parts by weight of a copolymer of(a) 20-70 mole % ethylene,(b) 20-60 mole % methyl methacrylate,(c) 1-15 mole % of a hydroxyalkyl ester of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid in which the hydroxyalkyl group contains 2-4 carbon atoms, and(d) 0-9 mole % of an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid selected from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, itaconic acid, crotonic acid, 2-ethylacrylic acid, and 2-propylacrylic acid, or of maleic anhydride, and(2) about 5-45 parts by weight of a nitrogen-resin crosslinking agent.

Abstract: Storage-stable, room-temperature-curing, water-based coating compositions are prepared from emulsified copolymers containing amide functionality and using glyoxal as the cross-linking agent.

Abstract: A peelable adhesive structure comprises a plurality of articles, including at least one metal article, bonded together through a composite coating layer. The composite coating layer comprises adjacent first and second coating layers, the first coating layer containing vinyl resin, and the second coating layer containing epoxy resin. At least one of the coating layers comprises:(a) a peeling imparter at a concentration of between about 50 and 200 parts by weight per 100 parts of resin, and(b) a substantially linear saturated polyester wetting improver at a concentration of between about 2 and 50 parts per 100 parts of resin and having a molecular weight of between about 5,000 and about 50,000.Alternatively, at least one of the coating layers comprises a hydrocarbon or natural resin having a softening point less than 180.degree. C. and having a concentration between about 50 and 200 parts per 100 parts of resin.

Abstract: A thermal recording element comprising a support having formed thereon a recording layer and formed on the recording layer, a protective layer containing a polymer, and a higher fatty acid having 10 or more carbon atoms or an amide thereof present in or on the protective layer.

Abstract: Described are poly(parabanic acid) films coated with an acrylic adhesive from aqueous dispersion and laminated articles made therefrom.

Abstract: Highly methylated methylolguanamines, such as a methylated tetramethylolbenzoguanamine or tetramethylolacetoguanamine, are advanced by heating under acid to neutral conditions with an advancement agent such as benzoguanamine, acetoguanamine, ethyleneurea, 1,3-propyleneurea, melamine, or urea. The products may be heated with resins containing at least two alcoholic hydroxyl, carboxylic acid, or carboxylic amide groups per molecule to form hard, crosslinked coatings. They are particularly useful in powder coatings.

Abstract: The polyester composition comprises an oil-free and a fatty acid-free polyester, modified by a phenolic resin and a triazine derivative or resin. Varnishes of these compositions exhibit excellent hydrolytic stability.

Abstract: A molding suitable for use as a decorative and protective trim for motor vehicles, comprising an elongated plastic body bendable to conform to external contours of a vehicle and containing therein a plurality of parallel, laterally spaced, longitudinally extending wires bonded to the plastic and formed of metal wire having a low modulus of elasticity and which is capable of stretching beyond its elastic limit to take a permanent set when the molding is bent in, or at an oblique angle with respect to, a common plane occupied by at least two of the wires, thereby stabilizing the overall bent shape of the molding.

Abstract: Ambient or low-temperature curable aqueous dispersions of (1) an emulsion polymer containing units polymerized from a monomer mixture of (a) from about 0.25% to about 10% by weight of a polymerizable aldehyde, (b) from about 0.5% to about 10% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, and (c) up to about 99.25% by weight of at least one copolymerizable mono-ethylenically unsaturated monomer, with (2) a curing agent selected from the group of dicarboxylic acid bis-hydrazides and bis-hydrazones are disclosed. The dispersions are useful in leather treating compositions, especially in top coat compositions. A process for producing fully finished leather, or leather substitutes is also disclosed.

Abstract: The strength of the bond obtained between substates with the aid of phenoplasts, modified phenoplasts and/or epoxy resins, e.g. between fibrous material and an elastomer on vulcanization thereof, is improved by applying, to at least one of the substrates, in addition to a preformed phenoplast, modified preformed phenoplast, and/or preformed epoxy resin, and drying thereon before the assembly thereof with the other substrate, as an adhesion promoter, a quantity of m-aminophenol, which may be blended in a phenoplast adhesive, such as an RF dip or an RFL dip, or may be blended in the elastomer latex used for forming an RFL dip. Adhesive/promoter blends and latex/promoter blends for forming the same are also disclosed.This is a divison of application Ser. No. 951,040, filed October 13, 1978, now abandoned, which in turn is a division of Ser. No. 754,182, filed December 29, 1976, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,131,584 which in turn is a division of Ser. No. 422,777, filed December 7, 1973, now U.S. Pat. No.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid coating composition based on an aminoplast and an ester thiol built up from a polyol and a mercaptocarboxylic acid having 2 to 7 carbon atoms. The invention also relates to a process for coating a substrate with such a composition, and to the substrate thus manufactured.

Abstract: Dyeable and dyed polymer-coatings on metal articles such as sliders, buttons, buckles, clasps, nuts, bolts, hooks, etc. include a substantial quantity of active proton acceptor groups relative to the number of polymer molecules in order to provide adequate dye pick-up.

Abstract: Improved adhesive compositions for laminating plastic and particularly vinyl films to metal are described which contain about 15 to 30 percent by weight of a phenolic resol having a methylol content of about 15 to 50 percent by weight, about 25 to about 40 percent by weight of certain nonfunctional polyurethanes having a molecular weight of at least 20,000 and preferably 60,000 to 300,000 and about 35 to 55 percent by weight of a vinyl solution polymer, all in an organic solvent. The nonfunctional polyurethanes are thermoplastic polyesterurethanes devoid of reactive isocyanate and hydroxyl groups and are derived from monomeric polyisocyanates and polyhydroxy compounds chain-extended with a low molecular weight diol, preferably a cycloaliphatic diol, to the desired molecular weight. When the polyhydroxy compound is a polycaprolactone polyol, it is essential that chain extension be effected with a cycloaliphatic diol, preferably dimethylolcyclohexane.

Abstract: A primer, particularly for aluminum and aluminum alloys, that is free of alkaline materials and consists essentially of an aqueous solution of a water soluble condensation product of (1) phenol, resorcinol or a mixture of phenol and resorcinol and (2) formaldehyde.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions are employed to form a protective coating on metal surfaces, in particular, ferrous or tin surfaces, and are especially useful for the coating of blackplate or tin-plated cans. The compositions contain, in the form of an aqueous emulsion, an epoxy resin, an alkylated melamine-formaldehyde resin, an acid catalyst, a block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide and water. The composition is applied to a clean metal surface by any conventional technique and oven-cured to provide a protective, paint-receptive coating.

Abstract: A primer composition comprises an oil-free saturated polyester resin, an aminoplast curing agent for the polyester, and a thermoplastic acrylic polymer. The primer is used as a bond coat to adhere an acrylic polymer dispersion topcoat to a metal base.

Abstract: Internally plasticized phenolic resins suitable for use in preparing laminates and the like excellent in electrical properties, heat resistance, solvent resistance as well as punchability are produced by reacting a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkylene residue having 1 to 3 carbon atoms; and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen or a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, with an epoxidized vegetable oil with heating in the presence of one or more secondary and/or tertiary amines, and adding formaldehyde or one or more phenols and formaldehyde to the reaction system to further proceed the reaction.

Abstract: Aqueous coating compositions consist essentially of: (a) a water-insoluble film-forming polymeric resin; (b) water-insoluble agglomerated particulate beads of urea, melamine or phenol and formaldehyde; (c) polyethers having the formulaH(OC.sub.x H.sub.2x).sub.n OHwhere x is from 2 to 4 and n is a number such that the polyether has a weight average molecular weight of from about 200 to about 1000; (d) pigments; and (e) water. The aqueous coating compositions are especially useful for imparting to metal coil a low gloss pigmented protective finish having good metal marking resistance.

Abstract: A low temperature-curing aqueous coating composition contains an acidic solution copolymer of monoethylenically unsaturated monomers, including about 2% to about 20% of carboxyl-functional monomer based on the weight of the copolymer, with a mixture of ethylenically unsaturated esters of ethylenically unsaturated fatty acids with organic solvent soluble and water insoluble polymeric polyol and water soluble bisphenol-ethylene oxide adduct polyol. Cure is preferably obtained using aminoplast and phenoplast curing agents, and the curing temperature is further lowered because the copolymer includes residual unsaturation providing an air dry capacity.

Abstract: An insulated metal mold having a molding surface defining the cavity of a mold for molding thermoplastic resin. To regulate the cooling speed of the molten resin to be injected or placed into the cavity, the molding surface is provided by a thin metal layer and a layer of heat insulating material is formed on the inner side of the metal layer.

Abstract: A three-coat system for use on bakeware which has a silvery appearance and can be cured at low temperatures. First, an epoxide-formaldehyde-nitrogen resin primer, which may contain aluminum flake, is applied to the substrate, then a reactive silicone-epoxy coat containing talc and coarse aluminum flake is applied. Finally, a less reactive silicone resin containing coarse aluminum flake, but no other pigment is applied. The two final coats are applied directly on the preceding coat after only ambient temperature air drying. After the final coat is applied, the coated article is baked at temperatures that need not exceed 275.degree. C.

Abstract: Aqueous coating compositions consist essentially of: (a) a water-insoluble film-forming polymeric resin; (b) water-insoluble agglomerated particulate beads of urea, melamine or phenol and formaldehyde; (c) caprolactone-polyol adducts having a weight average molecular weight of from about 250 to about 2500; (d) pigments; and (e) water. The aqueous coating compositions are especially useful for imparting to metal coil a low gloss pigmented protective finish having good metal marking resistance.

Abstract: A method of metallic finishing which comprises the steps of: applying a thermosetting liquid coating material to a substrate, further applying thereon a transparent thermosetting powder coating material, and baking both coated films to cure them simultaneously. The above liquid coating material contains a film forming component of thermosetting resin and a pigment to give metallic appearance and the thermosetting resin component contains a cross liking agent of melamine formaldehyde resin which is modified with a monohydroxyl compound having a boiling point in the range of 150.degree. to 250.degree. C. at 1 atm. The obtained coating film is free from the defects of cratering, pinholing, and the like and has quite excellent appearance such as metallic effect and high gloss.

Abstract: This invention is directed to low molecular weight, solid addition products having a softening point above 100.degree. F. and the method of preparing same and more particularly to the use of said addition products as crosslinking agents in various polymeric powder coatings, e.g. polyesters. The solid, low molecular weight products are derived from the addition reaction of at least one monohydroxy, single-ring aromatic carbon compound and hexakis (alkoxymethyl) amino-triazine.

Abstract: A method of preparing a resinous system, and the resinous system produced by the method is described wherein about 65-80 moles of an aldehyde such as formaldehyde, about 15-25 moles of catalyzing inorganic acid, optionally, about 3-7 moles of an alkanolamine such as triethanolamine, and about 20-30 moles of urea, are reacted to provide an aqueous resinous solution. The resinous solution will cure at room temperature or upon application of heat, permitting its use as a flexible, pliable, waterproof, non-burning coating.

Abstract: Aqueous thermosetting coating compositions comprising a blend of (1) an aqueous latex of an acrylic copolymer, (2) an amine-neutralized acrylic copolymer, and (3) a melamine-formaldehyde resin.

Abstract: Discloses a technique for modifying an epoxy resin by reacting with addition copolymerizable monomer in the presence of at least 3% of benzoyl peroxide at about 110.degree. C. to 120.degree. C., or the free radical initiating equivalent thereof. The reaction mixture obtained contains:(a) unreacted epoxy resin;(b) graft polymer; and(c) associatively formed but ungrafted addition polymer.The graft polymer is formed from the epoxy resin by the grafting of addition polymer onto aliphatic backbone carbons of the epoxy resin, such grafting being at carbons that have either one or two hydrogens bonded thereto in the ungrafted state. The process is useful for making polymer blends for coating compositions, and particularly, coatings for cans for foods and beverages, especially for beer. The coating compositions may be aqueous dispersions ready for spray application, or concentrate that can be made up readily into aqueous sprayable coating compositions. Solvent vehicles may also be used.

Abstract: A method of preparing a plasticizer-free aqueous dispersion of polyvinylbutyral is disclosed. The method effects simultaneous butyralization and dispersion, forming aqueous dispersions of polyvinylbutyral having a particle size between 0.01 and 5.mu.. The dispersion exhibits utility in protective coatings for metallic support surfaces.

Abstract: A polyester-amide-imide wire enamel blend is disclosed which is made up of four components--a cross-linkable polyester, a linear polyester, a polyester amide-imide component, and a cresol formaldehyde resin. The cross-linkable polyester is the reaction product of a polyol which is mixture of diol and a triol, a polyfunctional carboxylic compound, and a catalyst. The linear polyester is the reaction product of a diol, a polyfunctional carboxylic compound, and a catalyst. The polyester-amide-imide component is the reaction product of a diamine, trimellitic anhydride, and a polyester which in turn is the reaction product of a polyol, a polyfunctional carboxylic compound, and a catalyst. The cresol formaldehyde resin is the reaction product of a phenol, formaldehyde, and a amine catalyst. All of the four components are in a solution of a carbitol. The polyester-amide-imide wire enamel blend also contains a fatty acid component which may be reacted into any of its polyester components.

Abstract: Resin mixtures of N,N'-dihydroxyalkyl ester substituted imidazolidinediones are especially useful in coating compositions having a low organic solvent content. The substituted imidazolidinediones have the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R' are independently hydrogen or hydrocarbon groups having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, X is ##STR2## where the R" groups are independently hydrocarbon groups having from 1 to 17 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Amino resins, e.g., urea-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde thermosetting resin systems, are cured with thermally-decomposable adducts of aromatic sulfonic acids and oxa-azacyclopentanes. The resin products cured with these adducts provide surface coatings having superior water resistance properties. The cured compositions can include other conventional ingredients capable of co-reacting with the amino resins, such as polyols, polyacids, alkyd resins, polyester resins, epoxies, acrylics and the like, to provide compositions curable to products having a wide range of properties.

Abstract: A heat-activatable, pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet in which the pressure-sensitive, bonding function arises on heating, which comprises a backing material having thereon a layer of a heat-activatable, pressure-sensitve adhesive having an apparent modulus of elasticity of about 10 to 300 kg/cm.sup.2 at normal temperature, the adhesive comprising a mixture of(a) 100 parts by weight of a copolymer of (i) an alkyl acrylate ester or an alkyl methacrylate ester and (ii) a polymerizable monomer having a functional group, and(b) about 50 to 200 parts by weight of a reactive hot-melt resin that is miscible with the copolymer (a), has a melting point of about 60.degree. C. or higher, and has at least one functional group capable of reacting with the functional group of the copolymer (a), either directly or through a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with a new class of polyetheramide-imide phenolic resin blends. More particularly, the invention is concerned with polyetheramide-imide phenolic resin blends which exhibit melt viscosities suitable for solventless-dry powder coating and curing of polyetherimide insulating films on various substrates. The polyetheramide-imide phenolic resin blends are also suitable for the manufacture of filaments, fibers, films, molding compounds, coatings, etc.

Abstract: Stable aqueous emulsions useful as coatings, primers for promoting vinyl plastisol adhesion to metal, and adhesives for bonding vinyl to metal with high environmental resistance, are described, which comprise: (a) aqueous polyurethane latexes substantially free of emulsifier and containing about 0.02 to 1% of a salt type group from the class consisting of ##STR1## (b) an aqueous casein cocondensed phenolic-formaldehyde resin emulsion; and (c) an ionic fluorocarbon surfactant; in proportions of about 25 to 99% (a), about 1 to 50% (b) and about 1 to 10,000 parts per million (c), by weight of the total composition. Such emulsions are useful per se as coatings and primers and single package adhesives. Two-package adhesives having superior properties are provided, in which the foregoing emulsions as part A are cured by a crosslinker, part B, in a ratio A:B in the range from about 100 to 2.5A:1B. The crosslinking agents may be glyoxal, melamineformaldehyde resins, or any formaldehyde donor.

Abstract: The invention is directed to alkyd resin compositions which contain, in addition to the alkyd (1) a phenolic resin containing carboxyl substituents and (2) a triazine derivative or a resinous condensation product thereof. Upon heat treatment, to effect curing, the alkyd resin compositions of the invention exhibit upgraded moisture resistance, improved bond strengths and improved chemical resistance. The alkyd resin composition can be rendered water-soluble.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising an alkylated urea-formaldehyde resin and a polymethylol cyclohexane, which are useful for low temperature cure and are low in viscosity to allow ease of coating without the need for appreciable amounts of solvent thinners. The alkylated urea-formaldehyde condensates have an average degree of condensation of about 3 or less and a combined urea:formaldehyde:alcohol ratio in the range of about 1:2-3:1-2.5. The compositions may be cured in the presence of acid catalysts in the temperature range of 70 to 105.degree. C., and are particularly useful for coating paper, cloth and wood substrates.

Abstract: This invention provides a substantially transparent curable coating composition which upon curing with ultraviolet radiation converts into a glossy opaque film.The invention ultraviolet radiation curable coating composition comprises a homogeneous blend of (1) polyvinyl butyral, (2) vinyl acetate, (3) trimethylolpropane triacrylate and/or pentaerythritol triacrylate, and (4) a photoinitiator.

Abstract: There is provided a coating composition comprising polyvinylchloride homopolymer or copolymer dispersed in an aqueous solution of solubilized carboxyl functional acrylic resin, a triazine-formaldehyde crosslinking resin, and a metal carboxylate stabilizer such as iron neodecanoate.

Abstract: This invention discloses stable water-based thermosettable coating compositions particularly adapted for the direct roll coating of substrates. The composition comprises (1) an aqueous solution or colloidal solution of a volatile amine or ammonia salt of a high molecular weight carboxylic acid-containing acrylic copolymer, (2) a carboxylic acid-containing acrylic oligomer in the solution, and (3) an aqueous dispersion or solution of a crosslinker; the volatile aqueous phase being by volume 70 to 95% water and 5 to 30% organic solvents, the solids content 15 to 70% by weight and the viscosity between 25 and 150 seconds measured in the number 4 Ford cup.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising an alkylated urea-formaldehyde resin, a polymethylolcyclohexane and a polyoxypropylene polyol which are useful for low temperature cure and are low in viscosity to allow ease of coating without the need for appreciable amounts of solvent thinners. The alkylated urea-formaldehyde condensates have an average degree of condensation of about 3 or less and a combined urea:formaldehyde:alcohol ratio in the range of about 1:2-3:1-2.5. The compositions may be cured in the presence of acid catalysts in the temperature range of 70.degree. to 105.degree. C., and are particularly useful for coating paper, cloth and wood substrates.

Abstract: This invention is directed to low molecular weight, solid addition products having a softening point above 100.degree. F. and the method of preparing same and more particularly to the use of said addition products as crosslinking agents in various polymeric powder coatings, e.g. polyesters. The solid, low molecular weight products are derived from the addition reaction of at least one monohydroxy, single-ring aromatic carbon compound and hexakis (alkoxymethyl) amino-triazine.

Abstract: Polyepoxide resins are reacted with a molar excess of a primary amine to form an amine terminated resin, the amine groups of which are then reacted with a monoepoxide. The primary amine is a mixture of an aliphatic monoamine and an aliphatic diamine which contains one primary amine group and one tertiary amine group. The resinous reaction products can be salted with an acid and can be dissolved or dispersed in water. The aqueous dispersions or solutions can then be formulated into primer coatings for metal objects.

Abstract: Polyepoxide resins are reacted in approximately equivalent ratios with primary amines to form cationic resinous compositions. The primary amine is a mixture of an aliphatic monoamine and an aliphatic diamine which contains one primary amine group and one tertiary amine group. The resinuous reaction products can be salted with an acid and can be dissolved or dispersed in water. The aqueous dispersions or solutions can then be formulated into primer coatings for metal objects.

Abstract: Cross-linkable phenolic resols are known but do not have good water resistance. Phenolic resols can be blended with N-methylol carbazole or a derivative thereof to give a cross-linkable material useful for laminating or as a metal cement.

Abstract: A new resol-type phenol resin is described which is obtained by heat-reacting isopropenylphenol oligomer as partial or whole phenol component of the resin with an aldehyde in the presence of a basic catalyst. Varnishes are obtained by adding a suitable vehicle to the resin. Laminates manufactured by impregnating a base with the phenol resin and heating the impregnated base to cure the resin are obtained with superior mechanical and electrical characteristics.

Abstract: A coating formulation comprises an oil-in-water emulsion of a solution of epoxy resin or capped epoxy resin in an alkoxy alcohol, such as 2-hexoxyethanol, as the dispersed phase, a curing agent, and a water-dispersible epoxy resin emulsifier. The emulsion is stable and has spreading and wetting properties over low energy and lubricated surfaces and aluminum, thus yielding films free from surface imperfections.

Abstract: A coated metal sheet adapted for use in producing a drawn and ironed can body. This sheet is coated with a coating composition film completely cured on it, the coating composition consisting of epoxy-phenolic resin prepared by condensing thermosetting type phenol resin with bisphenol epoxy resin-A and olefin type hydrocarbon added thereto in an amount of 0.5 to 2.0 weight percent. This coated metal sheet has excellent drawing and ironing formability and the coating film thereof shows excellent adhesion and coating integrity.

Abstract: A bonded can having a high hot water resistance, which consists of a metal material having both the confronting side edges bonded together by a linear polyamide adhesive through an epoxy-phenolic resin undercoating composition, wherein said epoxy-phenolic resin undercoating composition comprises 50 to 95% by weight of an epoxy resin having a number average molecular weight of 800 to 5500, which is obtained by condensation of an epihalohydrin with bisphenol A, and 5 to 50% by weight of a resol-type phenol-aldehyde resin having a number average molecular weight of 200 to 1000, which is obtained by reacting a mixed phenol comprising 65 to 98% by weight of a dihydric phenol represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R stands for a bridging group or is a direct bond,and 2 to 35% by weight of a monohydric phenol, with an aldehyde in the presence of a basic catalyst.This bonded can can resist retort sterilization conducted at 122.degree. to 135.degree. C.

Abstract: A thermosetting coating composition comprising the organic solvent-soluble reaction product formed by contacting at an elevated temperature at least one blocked isocyanate-functional urethane and at least one organic solvent-soluble phenolic resin, and, optionally, at least one blocked isocyanate-functional urethane. The compositions are storage-stable for extended periods and cure to a thermoset state to afford tough, durable, flexible finishes which are resistant to cracking, staining, and marring.