Abstract: An epoxy resin composition for sealing a photo-semiconductor element, comprising(A) an epoxy resin,(B) a curing agent and(C) a polyether-modified silicone oil which is represented by the following general formula (1) ##STR1## wherein m, n and a are each independently a number of 1 or more, b is 0 or a positive number, and R is an alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or H,and has a weight average molecular weight of 1,000 to 100,000, a silicone unit content {[(m+n+2)/(m+n+2+a+b+1)].times.100} of 10 to 60% and a polyether unit content {[(a+b+1)/(m+n+2+a+b+1)].times.100} of 40 to 90%and a photo-semiconductor device produced by sealing a photo-semiconductor element with the epoxy resin composition.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising: a) a metal-chelate cross-linker; b) a polyurethane or diepoxy cross-linker; c) an acrylate base polymer; d) a stabilizer for the metal-chelate cross-linker; and e) a non-reactive organic solvent is provided. The adhesive composition is stable and high-performance. The stable adhesive composition is stored as a one-part system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyether urethane of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 denotes H or an alkyd (sic) radical of 1 to 8 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 denotes an alkylene radical of 2 to 10 carbon atoms or a cycloalkylene radical of 6 to 20 carbon atoms or an arylene radical of 6 to 20 carbon atoms,R.sup.3, R.sup.4 denote an optionally substituted alkyl radical of 1 to 8 carbon atoms or a joint ring whose members are R.sup.3 and R.sup.4,n denotes 2 to 1800m denotes 1 to 15.The invention further relates to a process for its preparation, to a flow-out agent for water-borne paints and to the use of the polyether urethanes as flow-out agents in water-borne, cathodically depositable electro-coating paints.

Abstract: This invention relates to aqueous epoxy resin-containing compositions and to such compositions which are particularly useful for depositing coatings on metalic substrates in order to protect substrates against corrosion. The aqueous compositions generally comprise (A) an organic resin component consisting essentially of at least one water-dispersible or emulsifiable epoxy resin or a mixture of resins containing more than 50% by weight of at least one water-dispersible or emulsifiable epoxy resin, (B) chromium trioxide, and (C) water, said composition further characterized as being substantially free of strontium chromate. The aqueous compositions may also contain other ingredients including zinc and/or ferro alloys, and polytetrafluoroethylene as a lubricant to aid metal stamping operations, and a soluble colorant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing soluble and/or meltable phosphorus-modified epoxy resins, which comprises reacting a polyepoxide compound having at least 2 epoxide groups per molecule with carboxyl-containing phosphinic or phosphonic acids.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a composition contains a polymer and a crosslinking agent which comprises mixing a polymer that is solid at room temperature with a crosslinking agent, the polymer and the crosslinker having complementary reactive groups, at a temperature at which the viscosity of the polymer (measured according to Emila) is less than 5000 dpas, in a means for achieving a homogeneous composition in such a short time that less than 20% of the reactive groups of one of either the polymer or crosslinking agent has reacted, and subsequently cooling and comminuting the composition.The mixing is preferably effected in a static mixer at a temperature higher than 140.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low solvent content-type resin composition, a low solvent content-type coating composition containing such a resin composition as a binder, and a method for coating such a coating composition. The resin composition comprises an oligomer containing an alicyclic epoxy group in a molecule and having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 300 to 2000, a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 300 to 4000 and an Mw/Mn ratio of 1 to 2.5. The coating composition comprises such a resin composition and a cationic polymerization catalyst, wherein the content of an organic solvent content is 0 to 40 wt. %. Since the present composition contains a low molecular weight oligomer, the viscosity of the composition is low even though the solid content is high. Accordingly, the content of the organic solvent can be much reduced.

Abstract: Disclosed is an acid-epoxy curing type powder coating composition which forms a coated film having excellent yellow resistance and appearance. The powder coating composition comprises:(A) an epoxy group-containing acrylic resin prepared by polymerizing the monomer mixture which comprises,(a) 35 to 65% by weight of an epoxy group-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and(b) remainder amount of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer which is different from the epoxy group-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer;(B) a polycarboxylic acid; and(C) an antioxidant having a melting point of from 50.degree. to 140.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phosphorus-modified epoxy resins having an epoxide value of 0 to about 1 mol/100 g containing structural units which are derived from(A) polyepoxide compounds having at least two epoxide groups per molecule and(B) phosphinic and/or phosphonic acid anhydrides, wherein at least one phenolic antioxidant is admixed to them. The phosphorus-modified epoxy resins stabilized in this way are distinguished by an increased storage stability, in particular at higher temperatures.The invention furthermore relates to the use of these stabilized, phosphorus-modified epoxy resins for the production of shaped articles, coatings or laminates.

Abstract: This invention relates to aqueous epoxy resin-containing compositions useful for depositing coatings on metallic substrates in order to protect substrates against corrosion. The aqueous compositions generally comprise (A) an organic resin component consisting essentially of at least one water-dispersible or emulsifiable epoxy resin; (B) a non-ionic emulsifier, (C) chromium trioxide, (D) a conductive pigment, (E) water, and, optionally, polytetrafluorethylene as a lubricant. The compositions may also contain phosphoric acid or an alkylphosphoric acid. These compositions are useful in coil coating operations to improve the electrocoatability of a metal substrate, in particular, steel, galvanized or aluminized substrates. The basecoated metal can then be conventionally coated or electro coated with weldable or non-weldable primer coatings and may be followed by the application of decorative topcoats.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic resin composition comprising (A) an amorphous resin and further comprising, per 100 parts by weight of the amorphous resin,0.01 to 20 parts by weight of (B) an epoxy group-containing ethylene copolymer, and0.01 to 20 parts by weight of at least one member selected from the group consisting of (C) a polyfunctional compound and (D) a carboxylic acid metal salt, wherein the polyfunctional compound contains, per molecule, at least two identical or different functional groups selected from the group consisting of carboxyl group, amino group, carboxylic acid anhydride group and a unit represented by the formula (1) ##STR1## wherein X and Y are identical and each represents oxygen atom or sulfur atom, or one of X and Y is an oxygen atom and the other is a sulfur atom, or wherein the polyfunctional compound contains, per molecule, at least one unit represented by the formula (2) ##STR2## wherein Z represents oxygen atom or sulfur atom.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of use are presented suitable for use in priming a first plastic surface, such as an automobile bumper facie, for adhesion of a second plastic material thereto, such as an epoxy resin. The compositions comprise an epoxy resin and a priming solvent, where the epoxy resin is derived from the reaction product of a first organic material having a plurality of epoxy-functional groups and a second organic material, the second organic material being the combination of a material having a plurality of amine-functional groups and a material having a plurality of mercaptan-functional groups. The first and second organic materials are initially dissolved or dispersed in their respective organic solvents, the two solvents making up the priming solvent. The priming solvent is adapted to wet and penetrate but not be substantially retained by the first plastic surface where applied thereto. Kits useful in repairing plastic surfaces using the compositions of the invention are also presented.

Abstract: A deep ultraviolet absorbent comprising at least one compound having one or more glycidyl groups in the molecule and at least one anthracene derivative, and a solvent capable of dissolving these compounds is effective for preventing reflection of deep ultraviolet light from a substrate during formation of resist pattern, resulting in forming ultra-fine patterns without causing notching and halation.

Abstract: Solutions of accelerator systems comprising a binary system comprisinga) 10 to 90% by weight of a salt of formula I[Me].sub.m.sup.x.sym. [R].sub.n.sup.y.crclbar. (I),wherein x and y are the respective number of charges and m and n are each a number 1, 2, 3 or 4, Me is a metal atom and R is the radical of an alcohol, phenol or thiophenol or of a carboxylic acid or thiocarboxylic acid, or10 to 90% by weight of a salt of formula II[Me.sub.1 ].sub.m.sup.x.sym. [A].sub.n.sup.y.crclbar. (II),with an organic complex former containing one or more hetero atoms having free electron pairs,wherein Me.sub.1 is a metal atom or a group of the formula N(R.sub.1).sub.4, S(R.sub.1).sub.3 or P(R.sub.1).sub.4 wherein each R.sub.1 independently of the others is hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or aryl radical, A is any anion and x, y, m and n are as defined above, andb) 90 to 10% by weight of an organic solvent containing at least one --OH, --OR.sub.1, --COOH, --COOR.sub.1, --COR.sub.1 or --CON(R.

Abstract: Curable partially plasticised (optionally particulate) compositions comprising partially crystalline polymers which can be made by for example a non-attritive method comprising heating a mixture of the polymer in a preferably moderate curable solvent for the polymer to a temperature above the melting point of the polymer when in the solvent and then cooling whereupon the polymer re-crystallizes from the mixture. Also the use of such compositions in coating and in coating formulation.

Abstract: Barrier materials for reducing the permeability of plastic packaging materials are provided, characterized as containing at least about seven percent by weight amine nitrogen, or a total of at least about 17 percent amine nitrogen plus hydroxyl groups. The barrier materials exhibit oxygen permeability of less than about 1.5 cc-mil/100 in.sup.2 -day-atmosphere and a carbon dioxide permeability of less than about 15 cc-mil/100 in.sup.2 -day-atmosphere at 23.degree. C. and zero percent relative humidity. The barrier material can be formed from polyepoxide and polyamine. Optionally the polyamine may comprise prereacted polymeric resin formed from a polyepoxide and a polyamine. Multilayer packaging materials and multilayer containers including the polyamine-polyepoxide barrier material are part of the invention.

Abstract: Vinyl ester or polyester resins containing polymerizable, vaporizable, ethylenically unsaturated monomers and an emission suppressing amount of ceresin wax is improved with the addition of a drying oil such as corn oil and an epoxidized drying oil such as epoxidized soybean oil. The improvement is in secondary adhesion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polysulfide based resin lens, comprising a mixture of at least one epoxy resin having at least two epoxy groups, and at least one polythiol compound having at least two mercaptan groups, and at least one internal release agent, which is cast polymerized, and the process for preparing the same.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for producing an aqueous cathodic electrocoating composition comprisingA) mixingi) a powder comprising a dispersion of a pigment in a solid resinii) a principal resiniii) a crosslinker and optionallyiv) an additive selected from the group consisting of organic solvents, catalysts, wetting agents, conditioning agents, thickeners, rheology control agents, antioxidants, surfactants, leveling agents and mixtures thereofB) salting with an acid andC) dispersing in deionized water.

Abstract: Advanced resin compositions are prepared from a compound having an average of more than one vicinal epoxide group per molecule and an epoxide equivalent weight of from about 170 to about 200 and a compound having an average of more than one aromatic hydroxyl group per molecule wherein the resultant advanced resin has an epoxide or aromatic hydroxyl equivalent weight of from about 200 to about 50,000.

Abstract: Barrier materials for reducing the permeability of plastic packaging materials are provided, characterized as containing at least about seven percent by weight amine nitrogen, or a total of at least about 17 percent amine nitrogen plus hydroxyl groups. The barrier materials exhibit oxygen permeability of less than about 1.5 cc-mil/100 in.sup.2 -day-atmosphere and a carbon dioxide permeability of less than about 15 cc-mil/100 in.sup.2 -day-atmosphere at 23.degree. C. and zero percent relative humidity. The barrier material can be formed from polyepoxide and polyamine. Optionally the polyamine may comprise prereacted polymeric resin formed from a polyepoxide and a polyamine. Multilayer packaging materials and multilayer containers including the polyamine-polyepoxide barrier material are part of the invention.

Abstract: A flame-retardant synthetic resin composition containing (A) a synthetic resin and (B) a compound having a 3-halogeno-2-hydroxypropyl group, which shows excellent thermal stability during molding and having good light resistance, is disclosed. A flame retardant comprising a compound having a 3-halogeno-2-hydroxypropyl group is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved heat curable epoxy resin adhesive in which a metal oxide, for example zinc oxide, and a polyhydroxyaryl compound, for example gallic acid, are used in combination with an epoxy resin, for example a heat curable liquid epoxy resin adhesive, to give an adhesive composition having significantly improved binding strength and resistance to weathering. The epoxy resin adhesive composition of the invention has been found to be particularly advantageous in the bonding of metal surfaces providing higher bond strength over a prolonged period and improved resistance to the deterioration of bond strength in the presence of water or high humidity.

Abstract: The molding resin composition of this invention comprises a resin contained a releasing a agents formulated with a release agent and a metal chelate compound.This resin composition is improved an good adhesivity, high moisture resistivity and a good moldability.

Abstract: The dispersion of a polymer in a polyol is characterized in that the polymer is a product ofA) a reaction product of an epoxy compound and an aromatic acid andB) an epoxy hardenerand the epoxy compound is the reaction product of a polyphenol an epihalohydrin, of a polyalcohol and an epihalohydrin, of an amine and an epihalohydrin, of a sulfur-containing compound and an epihalohydrin, of a polycarboxylic acid and an epihalohydrin or of a polyisocyanate and 2,3-epoxy-1-propanol or the reaction product of a mixture or polyphenols, polyalcohols, amines, sulfur-containing compounds, polycarbolic acids and/or polyisocyanates and an epihalohydrin.The dispersion is useful for producing polyurethane foams.

Abstract: A coating composition for a substrate to be imprinted with an image by means of sublimation or heat transfer that comprises a mixture of an epoxy resin and a blocked polyisocyanate in an equivalent-weight ratio in a range from 0.5 to 1.8 in appropriate solvents When cured, this composition results in a low glass-transition-temperature polyurethane that is smooth, colorless, tough, clear and glossy, capable of accepting a perfect reproduction of the transfer print. Upon exposure to hot water during dishwashing, the unreacted polymer-bound isocyanate groups further react to form a skin of highly crosslinked polymer chains. The skin creates a barrier to the deleterious effects of water on adhesion and to the diffusion of sublimation dyes out of the coating. The resulting transferred image is colorfast and the coating has strong adhesion to ceramic surfaces to survive repeated mechanical dishwashing.

Abstract: A composition is provided which, when applied to a metal surface, forms a corrosion-inhibiting film thereon. The composition comprises an epoxy resin, an effective amount of a curing agent for the epoxy resin, an alcohol, and a hydrocarbon diluent. The composition is applied by contacting the metal surface with the composition as one solution or as a hydrocarbon solution of the epoxy resin and a solution comprising the alcohol and the curing agent. The composition is particularly useful in the treatment of down-well metal surface in oil and gas wells to inhibit the corrosion of the metal.

Abstract: This application discloses flooring compositions containing a hardener component, a resin component and an aggregate component; the compositions additionally contain either a monoepoxide or an alcohol or aromatic hydrocarbon.

Abstract: A process for preparing an epoxy dimer acid ester resin, which comprises reacting (a) an epoxy resin which is a glycidyl ether of a dihydric phenol having a weight average molecular weight of 1,000 to 30,000 and an epoxy equivalent of 300 to 5,000 with (b) a dimer acid in the presence of an organic solvent having an alcoholic hydroxyl group at a concentration such that the solid content of both reactants (a) and (b) ranges from 60 to 90 percent by weight based on the total weight of the reaction mixture. An epoxy dimer acid ester resin prepared by the process and a coating therefrom are also disclosed. The coating is particularly useful for coating a coil of a steel sheet.

Abstract: An improved aqueous electrocoating composition having a binder of an epoxy-amine adduct and a blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent; wherein the improvement is the use of an antioxidant additive which is a combination of a phenolic antioxidant and a sulfur-containing antioxidant. The additive reduces overbake yellowing of the composition and the intercoat delamination of the composition and the topcoat upon exterior exposure.

Abstract: An improved polymeric compositions containing 1,3-diphenoxy-2-propanol as a heat stabilization agent and antioxidant is provided. This invention relates to polymeric compositions containing 1,3-diphenoxy-2-propanol as a heat stabilization agent, and antioxidant, and, optionally, as flow control agent; more particularly, this stabilizer is especially suited to protect polymeric coatings- and adhesive which are heated and flow, such as hot melt coating- and adhesive compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermosetting powder coating composition comprising a thermosetting polymer, a crosslinking agent, and a bisphenoxy-propanol as a melt viscosity modifier. Preferably, the composition additionally comprises a flow control agent different from the bisphenoxy-propanol.

Abstract: A pigment dispersant useful in cathodic electrocoat compositions is disclosed. The pigment dispersant is the reaction product of an organic monoepoxide or polyepoxide with a primary amine containing an imidazoline moiety. This pigment dispersant allows the maximazation of pigment to binder ratios and the minimization of volatile organic content (VOC) in electrocoat baths.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heatset printing ink for the printing of documents by the method of engraved steel die printing. The ink is formulated from (i) an epoxy resin, (ii) an epoxy resin ester reacted with a mixture of one or more unsaturated monobasic acids and one or more reactive monomers, or a mixture of (i) and (ii), together with one or more pigments, a glycol or glycol ether solvent, a drier and an amine curing agent. The ink is especially useful for the printing of security documents, particularly currency.

Abstract: A solder paste flux comprising an epoxy resin, a carboxylic acid, a substantially solid alcohol, cellulose, a catalyst, a solvent for the carboxylic acid and a synthetic resin; a solder paste incorporating this solder paste flux; and a surface mount electronic manufacturing process utilizing the solder paste.

Abstract: A polymer such as polyester is modified with reaction with a modifier of a compound having the formula: ##STR1## in which X is halogen, Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 are a three- to eight-membered ring, Z is a divalent organic group and n is 1 or more.

Abstract: A composition is provided which, when applied to a metal surface, forms a corrosion-inhibiting film thereon. The composition comprises an epoxy resin, an effective amount of a curing agent for the epoxy resin, an alcohol, and a hydrocarbon diluent. The composition is applied by contacting the metal surface with the composition as one solution or as a hydrocarbon solution of the epoxy resin and a solution comprising the alcohol and the curing agent. The composition is particularly useful in the treatment of down-well metal surfaces in oil and gas wells to inhibit the corrosion of the metal.

Abstract: Very low viscosity polymer polyols having high styrene/acrylonitrile ratios and good stability may be achieved by the use of epoxy modified polyols as dispersants. The epoxy modified polyols useful as dispersants may be made by one of three methods: (1) adding the epoxy resin internally to the modified polyol, (2) capping or coupling a polyol not containing an epoxy resin with such a resin, and (3) providing the epoxy resin both internally to the polyol and as a cap or coupler. Epoxy modified polyols having a hydroxyl to epoxy ratio of about 8 or less, made by one of these techniques, are superior dispersants and provide polymer polyols having higher styrene contents, and improved stability and viscosity properties. In one aspect, the epoxy modified polyols contain a significant amount of high moleular weight polyol adducts; generally from about 5 to about 30 wt. % of materials having a GPC molecular weight of greater than 100,000; and at least greater than 80,000.

Abstract: This invention relates to a corrosion-resistant coating capable of being lied to various substrates, e.g., particularly metal and plastic surfaces, as a single coat characterized as having a high-gloss, good adhesion and a high degree of flexibility. The corrosion inhibiting composition comprises an epoxide resin containing an effective amount of a corrosion-inhibiting pigment system consisting essentially of critical amounts of at least one zinc phosphate, zinc molybdate and at least one zinc salt of a benzoic acid.

Abstract: Epoxy resins which have silicon-containing functional groups along the polymer backbone are prepared by reacting a polyether having non-terminal hydroxy groups with a modifying agent which (i) reacts with hydroxy groups and (ii) which also contains trialkoxysilane groups. The modified resins can be reacted with a silicon oxide precursor to form an organic/inorganic composite. The composites are shown to have improved properties at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: An epoxy adhesive composition for the bonding of SMC to metal substrates and other SMC parts having an improved cure rate and hence rate of initial lap shear strength development has been discovered. The adhesive composition comprises an epoxy resin and a polyacrylate or polymethacrylate cured with a combination of an amine-functional butadiene-acrylonitrile rubber and at least one polyamidoamine.

Abstract: A process for enhancing the electrostatic chargeability of powder coatings or powders intended for surface-coating solid objects, by homogeneously incorporating at least one salt-like, cationic compound of the formulae (1) and/or (2) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, independently of one another, are hydrogen atoms, straight-chain or branched alkyl groups having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, oxethyl groups of the formula --(CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O).sub.n --R in which R is a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl or acyl group, and n is a number from 1 to 10, mononuclear or polynuclear cycloaliphatic radicals having 5 to 12 carbon atoms, mononuclear or polynuclear aromatic radicals or araliphatic radicals, R.sub.5 denotes a hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or bromine atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkoxy or primary amino group, and where R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 may be part of a ring system having 5 to 7 atoms and 0 to 3 double bonds, and A.sup.

Abstract: A prepreg formulation comprising prepreg fabric or filament fibers unidirectionally aligned and a toughened resin system comprising a thermosetting matrix resin and a small amount of a chromium (III) complex. In another embodiment, the invention includes the presence of thin surface layers of extremely fine fibers of a thermoformable polymer having at least one of a T.sub.m or T.sub.g greater than about 300.degree. C. or no T.sub.m or T.sub.g and a decomposition temperature greater than about 300.degree. C. In another embodiment, the invention includes the presence of inorganic fine fibers. The preferred matrix resin is a blend of a thermosetting epoxy resin and an amorphous thermoplastic polymer having a T.sub.g greater than about 195.degree. C.

Abstract: Polyol-polycarbonates having a molecular weight comprising within the range from 750 to 2500, endowed with good rheologic characteristics and having a low glass transition temperature (Tg), are obtained by means of the reaction, under transesterification conditions, of(a) an organic carbonate;(b) a saturated alifatic .alpha.,.omega.-glycol; and(c) tris-(hydroxyethyl)-isocyanurate.These polyol-polycarbonates are useful as bases for paints in combination with polyisocyanates.Furthermore, the polyol-polycarbonates can be reacted with bicarboxy acids, or with cyclic anhydrides in order to yield the corresponding products with carboxy end groups which are useful as bases for paints in combination with melaminic or epoxy resins.

Abstract: A trowelable, epoxy-based flooring material exhibits high impact strength, high chemical resistance and a closed exposed surface after curing, and has a hardener component including aliphatic amine and amino silane, a resin component including bisphenol formaldehyde epoxy and monoepoxide and an aggregate component, with the hardener and the resin being present in stoichiometric proportion.

Abstract: A pigment dispersion of enhanced viscosity and heat stability characteristics for use in coating systems is provided. The pigment dispersions generally comprise a pigment carrier, a pigment of the type having a hydrophilic surface, and a surfactant functional as a dispersant in a relatively non polar matrix and which is present on the surface of the pigment in an effective amount. Pigment carriers include water-based carriers and organic solvent-based carriers. Finished coatings having improved viscosity and heat stability are also provided. The finished coatings comprise a coating base and the surfactant treated pigments. Such pigments include iron oxide pigments yellow iron oxide pigment, black iron oxide pigment, divalent ferrite pigments, zinc ferrite pigment, and magnesium ferrite pigment. Such surfactants include trimethylol propane, and trimethylol ethane.

Abstract: An air-drying aqueous coating composition for eletrodeposition comprising[A] water-solubilized product or a water-dispersed product obtained by reacting (A-1) an epoxy resin and (A-2) a maleinized product of a (semi)drying oil fatty acid-modified vinyl polymer having an acid value of 10 to 200 in such proportions that the solids weight ratio of the component (A-1) to the component (A-2) is from 90/10 to 5/95, and[B] an amphoteric organic solvent having affinity for component [A].

Abstract: A resin composition comprising a nylon-4,6 resin, an epoxy compound having two epoxy groups and at least one polymer selected from halogenated polystyrenes and halogenated poly-alpha-methylstyrenes, represented by the following general formula (I) ##STR1## (wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; X is a bromine or chlorine atom; p is an integer of 1 to 5; and n is an integer of 2 or more).

Abstract: Very low viscosity polymer polyols having high styrene/acrylonitrile ratios and good stability may be achieved by the use of epoxy resin-modified polyols as dispersants. The epoxy resin-modified polyols useful as dispersants may be made by reacting a polyol initiator having an active hydrogen functionality of 3 to 8 and one or more alkylene oxides with an epoxy resin. It is preferred that all of the epoxy resin-modified base polyol dispersant be initially charged to the reactor, along with part of the base polyol. In this invention, the base polyol is a conventional polyol unmodified with epoxy resin. The use of epoxy resin-modified polyols as dispersants results in polymer polyols having higher styrene contents, and improved stability and viscosity properties.

Abstract: Cationic electrocoating compositions comprising a cationic electrodepositable resin and particular hydroxyl-free, alkylated polyethers dispersed in an aqueous medium are disclosed. Due to the presence of the polyethers, the compositions electrodeposit at high film builds with good smoothness. However, the polyethers do not result in detrimental effects with regard to the properties of the compositions such as rupture voltage and corrosion resistance of the resultant electrodeposited film. Also, the particular polyethers readily incorporate in the electrodeposition bath, are non-volatile and do not significantly build up in the electrodeposition bath during the electrodeposition process.