Abstract: An inside corner drywall finishing comprising a first segment composed of a first side and a second side, a second segment composed of a first side and a second side, a third segment composed of a first side and a second side, a flap composed of a first side and a second side, the first side of the first segment attached to the first side of the flap wherein the first segment is affixed to the flap, the second side of the first segment attached to the first side of the second segment wherein the first segment is affixed to the second segment and the second side of the second segment attached to the first side of the third segment wherein the second segment is affixed to the third segment.

Abstract: A coating/sealant system that includes a coating and a sealant deposited over at least a portion of the coating, in which the coating includes a reaction product formed from reactants comprising a phosphated epoxy resin and a curing agent, and the sealant includes a sulfur-containing polymer.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for forming surfactants, aqueous dispersions, and curing agents are provided. In one aspect, the invention relates to improved epoxy functional surfactants prepared by reaction of an epoxy composition and an amidoamine composition formed from a blend of acid-terminated polyoxyalkylene polyols. The improved epoxy functional surfactants may be reacted with an excess of epoxy composition and water to result in an aqueous dispersion. The amidoamine composition may be a reaction mixture of a diamine compound and an acid terminated polyoxyalkylene composition formed from two or more polyoxyalkylene polyol compounds. The epoxy functional surfactant may be reacted with amine compounds to form a compound suitable as a curing agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides curing agent compositions comprising the reaction product of polyalkyleneamine compounds and polyalkylene polyether polyol modified polyepoxide resins. Amine-epoxy compositions and thick layer compositions produced from these amine-epoxy compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides curing agent compositions comprising alkylated polyalkylene polyamine compounds. Amine-epoxy compositions and articles produced from these amine-epoxy compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A coating/sealant system that includes a coating and a sealant deposited over at least a portion of the coating, in which the coating includes a reaction product formed from reactants comprising a phosphated epoxy resin and a curing agent, and the sealant includes a sulfur-containing polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides curing agent compositions comprising the reaction product of alkylated polyalkyleneamine compounds and polyalkylene polyether polyol modified polyepoxide resins. Amine-epoxy compositions and articles produced from these amine-epoxy compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: An aqueous multi-component epoxy coating composition having less than 3% by weight of VOCs and curable upon admixing the components comprises (a) a first component of (i) a stable epoxy dispersion of an epoxy resin, from 5 to 20 weight percent of a mixture of surfactants comprising a low temperature nonionic surfactant having a molecular weight of from 1,000 to 7,000; a high temperature nonionic surfactant having a molecular weight of greater than 7,000 to 20,000 and an anionic surfactant, and (b) a second component of (i) a water miscible polyamine, wherein the composition further contains an associative thickener as well as thixotropic clay and/or a cellulosic thickener as additional thickener(s).

Abstract: The present invention provides epoxy curing agent compositions comprising alkylated aminopropylated methylene-di-(cyclohexylamine) compounds. Amine-epoxy compositions and articles produced from these amine-epoxy compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions and coatings comprising modified epoxy resins comprising the reaction product of rosin and a dienophile, further reacted with an epoxy resin, are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for obtaining aqueous compositions including curing epoxy agents includes providing an aqueous mixture comprising at least one polymercaptan, at least one di- or poly(amido)amine, and water, and reacting the aqueous mixture with an uncured epoxy resin to form a final cured epoxy resin is provided. A process for obtaining aqueous compositions including curing epoxy agents includes providing an aqueous mixture of at least one waterpoxy treated with at least one polymercaptan, and reacting the aqueous mixture with an uncured epoxy resin to form the final cured epoxy resin is also provided.

Abstract: A self-adhesive coating for electrical steel and its uses is described. The coating includes 81-99.9 weight parts of aqueous epoxy resin emulsion, 0.07-17 weight parts of curing agent, and optionally 0.3 weight parts of accelerant. The coating optionally contains additives selected from diluent, filler, toughener, colorant, fire retardant, antirusting agent, antisettling agent, thixotropic agent or antifoamer, thickener, pigment dispersant, preservative, and the like. The coating can be used as electrical steel coating. The coating is capable of making electrical steel with a self-adhesive coating by naked-flame heat, and also there are no poisonous organic solvents to volatilize during the entire process. The coating can avoid use of an apparatus for burning organic solvents, which reduced cost.

Abstract: The invention relates to an epoxy resin composition containing (a) an epoxy resin and (b) a phenolic hydroxy group-containing polyamide resin having the structure represented by Formula (1), a method of curing the composition, a varnish, prepreg, or sheet using the composition, and an epoxy resin composition having the polyamide resin represented by Formula (1) as the active component. Cured products of the epoxy resin composition according to the present invention have a sufficient high flexibility when formed into a thin film, have a flame resistance even though the cured compositions do not contain a halogen flame retardant, an antimony compound, or the like and are superior in heat resistance and adhesiveness, and thus are extremely useful in a wide range of applications, for example, as molded materials, cast materials, laminate materials, paints, adhesives, resists, and the like. (wherein, l and m are averages, satisfying the formula: m/(l+m)=0.01; and l+m is a positive number of 2 to 200.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparation of a water based epoxy resin curing agent in dispersion form which is formed by combining an amine-functional dispersion (A) with an amine-functional curing agent (B). The invention also relates to the curing agent obtained from said method, its use for curing two component water based epoxy systems, compositions obtained from such curing and various uses of the compositions obtained.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant, alkali resistant coating composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a binder comprising a reaction product of an epoxy-containing material and a phosphorus-containing material together with a curing agent. Aminoplasts, especially melamine-based aminoplasts, are particularly suitable curing agents. A source of silicon can optionally be included. The compositions also provide excellent adhesion and can be used with or without a weldable primer. The compositions are applied to and cured on a metal substrate.

Abstract: Self-dispersing, hardenable epoxy resins produced by reacting one or more ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid esters with one or more aminopolyalkylene oxide compounds, and reacting the thus formed intermediate with one or more polyepoxide compounds, are described. Processes for their production, aqueous dispersions containing the same and methods for their use are also described.

Abstract: Aqueous solutions of inorganic nitrate salts are used to accelerate the gelling of epoxy gelcoat resins without adversely affecting the glass transition temperature of the finally cured gelcoat. The aqueous accelerants may be used to accelerate gelling of gelcoats that are formed during initial fabrication of composite parts. The aqueous acclerants are also useful for shortening the gel time of gelcoats that are intended for use in repairing damaged structures.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cationic resin composition comprising a cationic resin (A) and a blocked polyisocyanate (B) obtained by reacting an active hydrogen-containing component comprising a diol (a) which has two hydroxyl groups having different reactivities from each other and which has a molecular weight of 76 to 150 and a carboxyl group-containing diol (b) having a molecular weight of 106 to 500 with a polyisocyanate compound (c).

Abstract: This invention relates to cationic electro-coating composition which comprises blending which an aqueous dispersion or an aqueous dispersion paste which contains an organic acid-modified bismuth compound in a non-water-soluble state, and which is obtained by mixing and grinding a bismuth compound and an organic acid in an aqueous medium. Said cationic electro-coating composition, although containing no lead compounds, is capable of forming an electrocoated film which is excellent in corrosion resistance, appearance, etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cationic coating composition capable of forming a coating film which is excellent in a corrosion resistance and an adhesive property and an electrodepositably coating property toward a rust preventive steel plate (zinc-plated steel plate). The cationic coating composition described above comprises as a vehicle component, a polyol-modified, amino group-containing epoxy resin prepared by reacting an epoxy resin (A) having an epoxy equivalent of 180 to 2500 with a polyol compound (B) obtained by adding caprolactone to a compound having plural active hydrogen groups and an amino group-containing compound (C).

Abstract: The present invention provides a water borne two-component cross-linkable composition based on an aqueous dispersion of an at least partially neutralized amino-functional epoxy derived polymer and a compound comprising at least two acetoacetate groups or acetoacetamide groups or a combination of the two groups. This composition provides coatings with high gloss, good water and solvent borne resistance, and high hardness. This composition also provides adhesives with high adhesion power.

Abstract: Hardeners for epoxy resins produced by reacting one or more &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated carboxylic acid esters with one or more hydroxy compounds, reacting the thus formed intermediate with one or more aminopolyalkylene oxide compounds, reacting the thus formed intermediate with one or more polyepoxide compounds, and reacting the thus formed intermediate with one or more amines are described. Processes for their production, aqueous dispersions containing the same and methods for their use are also described.

Abstract: A resin composition for paper-coating, which comprises (A) a cross-linked amine compound which is a reaction product of (a) an aliphatic amine, (b) a glycidyl compound having at least two glycidyl groups in the molecule and (c) a compound selected from &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated carbonyl compounds, &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated nitrile compounds and &agr;-halocarboxylic acid groups; and (B) at least one selected from a group consisting of (B1) non-polymer nonvolatile substances and (B2) polyhydric alcohols, is provided, and the resin composition for paper-coating can realize high quality of coated paper by being mixed with a pigment and an aqueous binder and being coated on paper, which does not cause generation of formaldehyde and which does not tend to produce disadvantages such as thickening and deterioration in flowing property, and for paper using the resin composition and a coated paper produced by using the coating composition are also provided.

Abstract: Hardeners for epoxy resins produced by reacting one or more &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated carboxylic acid esters with one or more aminopolyalkylene oxide compounds, reacting the thus formed intermediate with one or more polyepoxide compounds, and reacting the thus formed intermediate with one or more amines are described. Processes for their production, aqueous dispersions containing the same and methods for their use are also described.

Abstract: Hardeners for epoxy resins produced by reacting one or more &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated carboxylic acid esters with one or more aminopolyalkylene oxide compounds, reacting the thus formed intermediate with one or more polyhydroxy compounds, reacting the thus formed intermediate with one or more polyepoxide compounds, and reacting the thus formed intermediate with one or more amines are described. Processes for their production, aqueous dispersions containing the same and methods for their use are also described.

Abstract: The invention comprises an aqueous solution comprising a water-soluble, polyamidoamine- epichlorohydrin resin, said solution having a reduced halogen content and effective wet strength agent properties, obtained by subjecting an aqueous solution comprising a water-soluble polyamido-amine-epichlorohydrin resin to an organic halogen content reducing after-treatment wherein the total halogen content is below 1% by weight, calculated on solid resin and the halogen content is below 0.1% by weight.

Abstract: Conductive thermosetting epoxy resins are produced by mixing a metallic salt or oxide with an inorganic acid to form a metallic ion solution. An alcohol is added to effect a secondary dehydration and form a complex ion polymer with double bonds and p electrons. The mixture is neutralized to produce a high molecular weight polymer of low electronic impedance. This polymer is then copolymerized with an epoxy resin.

Abstract: A hydrophilic coating having excellent hydrophilicity, which can prevent offensive odor generation, and which has a good antibacterial performance and formability, is formed on an aluminum-containing metal material by coating an aqueous hydrophilization treating liquid containing (A) a glycidyl group-containing, water-soluble organic compound; (B) a water-soluble polymeric or polymerizable compound having a tert-amino group and at least one hydrophilic functional group selected from sulfonic, phosphonic, carboxyl, polyalkyleneglycol, hydroxyl and amide groups; and (C) an antibacterial agent not decomposing at 100° C. or lower, on an aluminum-containing metal material; and heat-drying the coated liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to resin systems useful for imparting dry-strength to paper without substantially increasing the paper's wet-strength wherein the resin system comprises a cationic component and an anionic component. The invention also relates to the process for incorporating these resin systems into paper and the paper produced containing the resin systems.

Abstract: Compositions of amine terminated polyamidoamine resins useful for curing epoxy resins are disclosed comprising combinations of fatty monocarboxylic acids, aromatic mono- and dicarboxylic acids, and polyethyleneamines, wherein the ratio of equivalents of fatty monocarboxylic acid to aromatic monocarboxylic acid can range from about 1:0.2 to about 1:1.5, the ratio of equivalents of monocarboxylic acids to aromatic dicarboxylic acid can range from about 1:0.1 to about 1:0.6, and the ratio of moles of total polyamine to equivalents of total acid can range from about 0.8:1 to about 1.3:1. Coating compositions comprising these polyamidoamine resins are also disclosed.

Abstract: Two component water-based coatings, inks, adhesives and sealants prepared by reacting enhanced molecular weight epoxy emulsions with amine curatives.

Abstract: Stable aqueous emulsions of epoxy resins are provided using an epoxy-functional surfactant prepared by reacting an amidoamine having the formula: wherein R1 is an alkyl, aryl, or arylalkyl group or mixtures thereof having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, R2 is aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, or aromatic group having 2 to 18 carbon atoms optionally containing non-reactive oxygen or at most all average of 4 secondary and/or tertiary nitrogen atoms per structure in the backbone, X and Y are independently a hydrogen, methyl or ethyl group with the provision that if X is methyl or ethyl, Y is hydrogen or if Y is methyl or ethyl, X is hydrogen, and n+m+o is a real number from 40 to 400, and n+o is a real number in an amount effective to provide resin emulsification, and the ratio of (I) to (II) by weight.

Abstract: A process to provide an aqueous dispersion is provided comprising the steps of:a) emulsifying a mixture comprisingi) water,ii) at least one epoxy resin having a functionality of greater than 0.8 epoxide group per molecule,iii) from 0.1 to 20 weight percent, based on the epoxy resin, of at least one polyoxyalkylene surfactant, andiv) optionally an acetone-free solvent solution to produce a resin-surfactant emulsion; andb) adding a solvent mixture to said resin-surfactant emulsion, said solvent mixture comprising i) acetone and ii) a non-volatile hydrophobic liquid resin or resin modifier to produce the aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: An aqueous epoxy resin system suitable for coatings comprises (a) water, (b) at least one epoxy resin and (c) a curing agent prepared by (i) reacting at least one polyamine having at least 3 active amine hydrogen atoms per molecule and at least one epoxy resin in an epoxy equivalent to to polyamine mole ratio of from 0.9:1 to 1:10 to obtain an amine-terminated intermediate; (ii) reacting the amine-terminated intermediate with from 0.5 to 25 weight percent, based on the amine-terminated intermediate, of an acid-terminated polyalkylene glycol to yield an amine-terminated curing agent. The amine-terminated intermediate can be capped with a monoepoxide in an amine hydrogen to epoxy groups ratio of from about 1.5:1 to 30:1 prior to reaction with the acid-terminated polyalkylene glycol, or the amine-terminated curing agent following step (ii) can be capped with a monoepoxide in an amine hydrogen atoms to epoxy groups ratio of from about 2:1 to 30:1.

Abstract: A water-compatible curing agent for epoxy resins is prepared by (a) reacting at least one polyamine having at least 3 active amine hydrogen atoms per molecule and at least one epoxy resin in an epoxy equivalent to polyamine mole ratio of from 0.9:1 to 1:10 to obtain an amine-terminated intermediate; (b) reacting the amine-terminated intermediate with from 0.5 to 25 weight percent, based on the amine-terminated intermediate, of an acid-terminated polyalkylene glycol to yield an amine-terminated curing agent. The amine-terminated intermediate can be capped with a monoepoxide in an amine hydrogen atoms to epoxy groups ratio of from about 1.5:1 to 30:1 prior to reaction with the acid-terminated polyalkylene glycol, or the amine-terminated curing agent produced following step (b) can be capped with a monoepoxide.

Abstract: A method for binding ceramic materials in aqueous media is disclosed. The method utilizes water-soluble cross-linked polyamides prepared by condensation polymerization for binding various classes of ceramic materials.

Abstract: Two component water-based coatings, inks, adhesives and sealants prepared by reacting enhanced molecular weight epoxy emulsions with amine curatives.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising a) a curable epoxy resin, a thermoplastic ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin, and an effective amount of a photocatalyst for the curable epoxy resin, wherein the composition is free from hydrocarbon polyolefins and wherein the sum of a) and b) is 100 weight percent.

Abstract: This invention relates to stable one-part latex compositions prepared by aqueous emulsion polymerization wherein a core-shell polymer is formed, the core formed by emulsion polymerization of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer in the presence of an epoxy resin and the shell polymer formed by emulsion polymerization of a hydroxy carboxyl containing monomer composition in the presence of the core, providing that the monomers in both the core and the shell do not contain amino functional groups, and post-adding to the formed core-shell polymer an organic compound having at least one amino functional group which is available for later reaction with the epoxy resin upon drying to produce a crosslinked polymer product.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition containing a) an epoxy resin, b) a liquid amine terminated polyamine curing agent prepared by condensing an aminoalkylpiperazine and a dicarboxylic acid, and (c) water. An aqueous dispersion of the amine terminated polyamine curing agent used in this invention is useful as a curing agent for water borne applications.

Abstract: A liquid aliphatic polyamine material, sealed in a container, has an ammonia concentration of at most about 100 ppm, and can be made by removing volatile odor forming components from a liquid comprised of aliphatic polyamine, and enclosing it in an air-tight container, with substantially no oxygen present, whereby the odor of the liquid aliphatic polyamine is reduced to a very low level even after extended storage.

Abstract: A method for binding ceramic materials in aqueous media is disclose. The method utilizes water-soluble polyamides prepared by condensation polymerization for binding various classes of ceramic materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of pigment paste resins for cathodically depositable coating compositions, wherein diepoxide compounds which contain polyoxyalkylene structures and alkyl and/or alkylene and/or hydroxyalkyl radicals having more than 3 carbon atoms are first reacted to form epoxy resin/amine adducts and final products with oxazolidine structures are obtained by a partial or complete reaction of secondary amino groups with formaldehyde.

Abstract: This invention relates to an aqueous coating composition based on epoxy resins for coating plastic substrates. It contains7.5 to 25 wt. % of one or more epoxy resins1.5 to 10 wt. % of one or more water-miscible polyamines0 to 10 wt. % of one or more chlorinated and/or non-chlorinated polyolefins1 to 35 wt. % of electrically conductive pigments and/or extenders5 to 25 wt. % of one or more organic solvents and35 to 60 wt. % of waterwherein the sum of the above-stated constituents amounts to 100 wt. % and the coating composition additionally contains conventional lacquer additives, pigments and/or extenders and optionally further binders.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion composition having excellent properties as a basic composition of a paper coating for improving printability, a paper strengthening agent, a cement compounding additive, a paint, an adhesive, etc., and a coating composition, a pulp composition and a mortar composition each containing the aqueous dispersion composition. The aqueous dispersion composition comprises an epoxy resin aqueous dispersion consisting of 100 parts by weight of an epoxy resin, 0.1 to 5.0 parts by weight of microcrystalline cellulose, and 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a surface active agent; and a water-insoluble polyamine type curing agent. Use of the aqueous dispersion composition provides a coating composition, a pulp composition and a mortar composition each having excellent handling properties with respect to adhesion and viscosity, and excellent stability after curing even under a high temperature and high humid condition or a low temperature and low humid condition.

Abstract: Self-dispersing curable epoxy resin ester dispersions prepared by a process comprising reacting a self-dispersing curable epoxy resin based on a polyoxyalkyleneamine with a fatty acid selected from the group consisting of drying oil and semi-drying oil fatty acids, are provided. The self-dispersing curable epoxy resin is based on a polyoxyalkyleneamine. Thus, a polyoxyalkyleneamine was present as a chemical precursor of the epoxy resin or a starting material therefor. The self-dispersing curable epoxy resin ester of the invention is in the form of an aqueous dispersion. When dried, films of the self-dispersing curable epoxy resin ester dispersion are useful as a coating composition.

Abstract: Proposed is a novel organopolysiloxane composition in the form of a water-base emulsion suitable for use as a surface-coating agent on rubber articles such as automobile parts to impart excellent smoothness of the surface, abrasion resistance, adhesion to the rubber surface and so on. The composition comprises: (a) an organopolysiloxane having a viscosity of at least 10000 centipoise at 25.degree. C. and having a molecular structure consisting of the difunctional siloxane units and the trifunctional siloxane units terminated at each molecular chain end with a hydroxy group, in the form of an aqueous emulsion; (b) a hydrolysis-condensation product of an epoxy group-containing dialkoxy silane in the form of an aqueous emulsion; (c) a water-soluble organic amino compound having at least two amino groups in a molecule and containing no silicon atom; and (d) silicone rubber particles in the form of an aqueous dispersion, each in a specified weight proportion.

Abstract: Tabletized ionene polymers, methods for their preparation and their use in water treatment is described. The tablet contains about 5 to about 60 percent by weight of an ionene polymer, about 40 to about 95 percent by weight of a salt carrier matrix, 0 to about 10 percent by weight of a disintegration rate regulator, and 0 to about 10 percent by weight of an anticaking agent. The tablets may be made by mixing an aqueous solution of an ionene polymer with a carrier matrix to form a moist mass, drying the moist mass to form granules, reducing the granule size to form a powder, and compressing the powder into a tablet. The tablets are useful in a wide variety of water treatment applications. Accordingly, the specification describes a method for controlling the growth of microorganisms in an aqueous system. Using the method, one treats an aqueous system with an ionene polymer in an amount effective to control the growth of at least one microorganism. The ionene polymer is contained in a tablet of the invention.

Abstract: An aqueous self-emulsifiable epoxy resin curing agent which is produced by reacting, with each other, an (A) polyamine (meta-xylylenediamine, etc), a (B) epoxy group-containing alkoxypolyethylene polyether compound (methoxypolyethyleneglycol glycidyl ether, etc.) having 500 to 5000 average molecular weight, at least one (C) hydrophobic epoxy compound having at least one epoxy group in the molecule (butyl glycidyl ether, epoxy resin of type bisphenol A or F, etc.) and optionally, a (D) unsaturated compound capable of addition reaction (acrylonitrile, methyl methacrylate, etc.), in a molar quantity of the epoxy group in (B) of 0.001 to 0.1 mol and in a molar quantity of the sum of the epoxy group in (C) and the unsaturated group in (D) of 0.2 to 0.5 mol, each based on 1 mol of a hydrogen atom bonded to a nitrogen atom in (A) which is capable of reacting with an epoxy group or a unsaturated group.

Abstract: The electrodeposition coating composition contains a base resin and a curing agent. The curing agent comprises a compound containing an aromatic isocyanurate ring and 3 or more blocked isocyanate groups wherein at least one of said blocked isocyanate groups is blocked with glycol ether.