Abstract: Compositions are provided for removing nail polish that include a co-mixture that consists of C2-C3 monoalcohol, glycerin, and a solvent selected from acetone, a C2-C4 alkyl acetate, and combinations thereof. The compositions are essentially free of water. The glycerin and the solvent are present in a glycerin to solvent weight ratio of at least 1.2. The concentration of C2-C3 monoalcohol is from 5% by weight to 50% by weight. If the solvent includes C2-C4 alkyl acetate, then the concentration of C2-C3 monoalcohol is from 15% by weight to 50% by weight and the glycerin and the solvent are present in a glycerin to solvent weight ratio of at least 2.0. The composition further includes a polyacrylamide.

Abstract: Compositions are provided for removing nail polish that include a co-mixture that consists of C2-C3 monoalcohol, glycerin, and a solvent selected from acetone, a C2-C4 alkyl acetate, and combinations thereof. The compositions are essentially free of water. The glycerin and the solvent are present in a glycerin to solvent weight ratio of at least 1.2. The concentration of C2-C3 monoalcohol is from 5% by weight to 50% by weight. If the solvent includes C2-C4 alkyl acetate, then the concentration of C2-C3 monoalcohol is from 15% by weight to 50% by weight and the glycerin and the solvent are present in a glycerin to solvent weight ratio of at least 2.0. The composition further includes a polyacrylamide.

Abstract: Compositions are provided for removing nail polish that include a co-mixture of monoalcohol, glycerin, and solvent consisting of C2-C3 monoalcohol, glycerin, and a solvent selected from acetone, a C2-C4 alkyl acetate, and combinations thereof. The composition for includes a co-mixture of monoalcohol, glycerin, and solvent that consists of C2-C3 monoalcohol; glycerin; and less than 55% by weight of solvent selected from acetone, a C2-C4 alkyl acetate, and combinations thereof. The glycerin and the C2-C3 monoalcohol are present in a glycerin to C2-C3 monoalcohol weight ratio of greater than about 0.6. If the solvent includes C2-C4 alkyl acetate then the concentration of C2-C4 alkyl acetate is less than 30% by weight. The composition further includes polyacrylamide and water. The concentration by weight of water in the composition is less than the concentration by weight of glycerin. Methods are also provided.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite panel with lauan or another moisture-carrying or moisture-absorbing material, and the panel so made, are provided. A layer of gel coat is formed on a mold surface, a wet laminate containing a resin is applied to the layer of gel coat on the mold surface, a substrate of lauan or another moisture-carrying or moisture-absorbing material is placed on the wet laminate, and the combination is cured. Prior to curing, there is provided a layer of a bonding promoter at the interface of the substrate with the wet laminate, additional to any amount of promoter(s) present in the resin of the wet laminate.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for an air-conditioning circuit of a vehicle. The heat exchanger enables heat exchange between fluids and has a surface in contact with one of the fluids. The surface is formed from aluminum and/or from aluminum alloy. The surface is coated with an alumina layer and a reinforcing layer. The reinforcing layer includes an organic substance and a mineral substance. The organic substance includes at least one polymer and the mineral substance is capable of reacting with the aluminum in order to form an anticorrosion material.

Abstract: A powder composition including a resin and from 5% to 70%, by weight based on powder composition weight, of a corrosion-inhibiting pigment, optionally including from 0% to 65%, by weight based on powder composition weight, zinc, the composition being substantially free from pigment providing a metallic effect is provided. The corrosion-inhibiting pigment may be present in amounts of up to 50%, by weight based on powder composition weight, for example, up to 35%. A method for coating a substrate with the powder composition and the coated substrate so formed are also provided.

Abstract: A thermal ink jet ink composition include a volatile organic solvent, a binder resin, a dye, a humectant in an amount from 1% to 40% by weight of the ink composition, and an additive for extending the decap time. The additive is present in an amount greater than 0.01% by weight of the thermal ink jet ink composition. The additive is selected from fluorinated surfactants, ionic surfactants, and nonionic surfactants.

Abstract: In the fields of printed wiring boards and circuit boards, a good glass cloth-penetrating property is exhibited and prepreg appearance is excellent. A cured product thereof exhibits good heat resistance. A phenolic resin is a phosphorus-atom-containing phenolic resin that has phosphorus-atom-containing structural portions (i) represented by structural formula (Y1) or (Y2) below and alkoxymethyl groups (ii) in an aromatic nucleus of a phenolic compound: (In structural formulae (Y1) and (Y2), R1 to R4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms). A ratio of the number of the alkoxymethyl groups (ii) relative to the total number of the phosphorus-atom-containing structural portions (i) and the alkoxymethyl groups (ii) is 5 to 20%.

Abstract: A process includes dissolving a polyester resin in an organic solvent to form a solution, the polyester resin has a latex-destabilizing cation, removing substantially all of the latex-destabilizing cation, neutralizing the solution of the polyester resin, adding a sufficient amount of water to the neutralized solution form an emulsion, and removing a portion of the organic solvent from the emulsion to form a latex of the polyester resin.

Abstract: A method for preparing latex emulsion compositions uses a steam-driven emulsification process, and a method for preparing a toner using the latex emulsion compositions. The method includes contacting a resin with an organic solvent and optionally a neutralization agent; and applying steam or heated water vapor to contact the resin to prepare a latex emulsion. An apparatus can perform the method.

Abstract: Provided are an aqueous coloring agent dispersion for inkjet which achieves high pigment concentration, exhibits favorable redispersion properties after drying, and does not exhibit changes in ink properties even when stored for a long time; and an ink composition using the aqueous coloring agent dispersion. This aqueous coloring agent dispersion contains a coloring agent (I), a liquid medium (II), and a polymer dispersion agent (III). The polymer dispersion agent (III) is an A-B block polymer obtained by copolymerizing via a living radical polymerization method, by using a mixture of an organic tellurium compound represented by formula (1) and an organic ditellurium compound represented by formula (2), or the like, as a polymerization initiator. Therein, the monomer for configuring the A block is at least one type of monomer represented by formula (3), and the monomer for configuring the B block is benzyl methacrylate and/or benzyl acrylate.

Abstract: A sulfonated polymer comprising a 3-substituted fused thienothiophene repeat unit, a composition comprising the polymer, a method of making the polymer, and a device comprising the polymer. The polymers can be used in hole injection or hole transport layers, or other applications in organic electronic devices.

Abstract: Described is a high solids coating composition having exceptional rheological properties and appearances comprising (a) a thermosetting binder, (b) from about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % based on binder solids of solid polyurea particles prepared by the reaction of a mixture of a polyisocyanate and an amino reactant comprising a primary or secondary monoamine that optionally has a hydroxyl or ether group or both, and (c) from about 2 to about 25 wt. % on resin solids of an acrylic polymer having a number average molecular weight of from about 2000 to about 8000 and a glass transition temperature of from about 50 to about 120° C.

Abstract: The intense purple dye normally found in purple primers for use in the adhesive bonding of plastics is replaced with a leuco dye capable developing a visually intense color when activated through contact with the particular plastic being bonded or a complementary solvent cement.

Abstract: A method and system for magnetic actuated mixing which use magnetic particles and magnetic field to facilitate the mixing for preparing latex emulsion. In embodiments, a suitable process includes dissolving a resin in an organic solvent, optionally adding a surfactant, adding a neutralization agent and water, adding magnetic particles, and subjecting the mixture to a magnetic actuated mixing to form a latex emulsion. In embodiments, the latex emulsion thus produced may be utilized to form a toner.

Abstract: A method for preparing a latex or dispersion, the method comprising contacting at least one resin with an organic solvent to form a resin mixture; neutralizing the resin mixture with a neutralizing agent; and subjecting the resin mixture flow to steam flow in a continuous manner to form a dispersion. A method for forming toner, the method comprising: contacting a resin to an organic solvent and a neutralizing agent to form a resin mixture; subjecting the resin mixture flow to a steam flow in a continuous manner to form a dispersion; aggregating particles from a pre-toner mixture, the pre-toner mixture comprising the dispersion, an optional colorant, and an optional wax; and coalescing the aggregated particles to form toner particles. An apparatus that can perform the methods.

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide polymers for forming layers/films useful in the manufacture of a variety of types of optoelectronic displays. Such embodiments also provide compositions of such polymers for forming such layers/films where the formed layers/films have high transparency over the visible light spectrum.

Abstract: Processes for making toners, and in particular, emulsion aggregation (EA) toners. These toners exhibit a low melt temperature while simultaneously exhibiting excellent relative humidity sensitivity regarding charging properties. In embodiments, the process comprises the preparation of the latex emulsion comprising high ratio resin compositions by injection of steam and neutralization agent vapors into the latex emulsion.

Abstract: Methods for applying a liner-free, or liner-less label, to a substrate, particularly glass or plastic (e.g., PET) substrates are described herein. The method includes applying an adhesive composition, such as a polymeric coating, to a label face sheet, activating the adhesive composition with an activating fluid, and contacting the label to the substrate. The activating fluid is preferably a mixture of water and one or more organic solvents, such as low molecular weight alcohols. In some embodiments, the labels exhibit a percent fiber tear greater than about 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, or 95% after one, two, three, four, or five minutes. In particular embodiments, the labels exhibits a percent fiber tear greater than 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, or 95% after two minutes.

Abstract: Novel stable aqueous suspensions of a functionalized, completely or partially hydrogenated nitrite rubber are provided with very low emulsifier content and small particle diameter, furtheron a process for production thereof and the use thereof for producing composite materials via coating of substrate materials with the suspension.

Abstract: Highly water repellent coated articles may be made by applying to a substrate a coating having dispersed therein or sprinkled thereon partially or fully fluorinated polymer microparticles. The coating includes a partially fluorinated hexafluoropropylene copolymer binder in a nonfluorinated solvent that dissolves the binder and does not dissolve the microparticles. The coating is heated sufficiently to bond the microparticles to the binder but not so much as to cause the receding water contact angle for the coating to fall below 80°.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide an adhesive composition leading to sufficient adhesive strength when used for bonding to a polyolefin resin molded article that bonds poorly with other members. Another purpose of the present invention is to provide an adhesive composition having excellent heat resistance (heat resistant adhesion) in the bonded part of a composite body obtained by joining a polyolefin resin-formed body and other member. This adhesive composition contains an organic solvent, a carboxyl group-containing polyolefin resin which is dissolved in this organic solvent and which has a melt flow rate of 5 to 40 g/10 min when measured at 130° C., and a polyfunctional isocyanate compound. This adhesive composition may further contain a carboxyl group-containing polyolefin resin having a melting point of 120° C. to 170° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a multicoat color and/or effect painting system by applying a pigmented aqueous basecoat material to a substrate, forming a film from the applied coating, applying a clearcoat material to the film, and then curing the film together with the applied clearcoat. The applied pigmented aqueous basecoat material comprises at least one ketone of the general formula R1-(C?O)—R2, the ketone being present in an amount of 0.1% to 5% by weight, based on the weight of the coating material, R1 being an optionally substituted aliphatic or cycloaliphatic radical having 1 to 10 C atoms, and R2 being an optionally substituted aliphatic or cycloaliphatic radical having 1 to 10 C atoms, and the sum of the C atoms present in R1 and R2 amounting to at least 5 C atoms.

Abstract: A primer coating composition is provided for an optical article capable of forming a coating layer having excellent impact resistance, abrasion resistance, and adhesion to various kinds of plastic materials without occurring of appearance faulty for an optical base material, for example, a plastic lens for an eyeglass. A primer composition for an optical article comprises; (A) aqueous dispersion of urethane resin having a polycarbonate-derived skeleton and the elongation of 200˜1000%; (B) an organic solvent having 3˜9 carbon atoms and having an ether bond or carbonyl bond and one hydroxyl group in a molecule; and (C) lower alcohol having 1˜4 carbon atoms, wherein the weight ratio of said organic solvent to said lower alcohol is from 0.01 to less than 2.00.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ink set including an ink composition including resin particles including a polymer formed from one or more structural units selected from structural units, which are represented by the following Formula (1) and are derived from a polymerizable compound having an SP value of from 8.80 (cal/cm3)1/2 to 14.00 (cal/cm3)1/2, and one or more structural units selected from the group consisting of structural units having an acidic group and structural units having a salt of an acidic group, a polymerizable compound having a (meth)acrylamido structure, water, a pigment, and a polymerization initiator; and a maintenance liquid including a compound having an SP value of from 8.00 (cal/cm3)1/2 to 12.00 (cal/cm3)1/2.

Abstract: Provided are an encapsulated colorant including a polymer resin and a colorant coated with the polymer resin, wherein the encapsulated colorant includes at least two types of colorants which have different average particle diameters with different distributions. The encapsulated colorant has two types of colorants which have different average particle diameters with different distributions. In the preparation of an encapsulated colorant, a supplementary colorant is added to the preparation of an initially added colorant after a specific period of time. Thus, a polymer resin growing on the colorants has a different size. Thus, the present general inventive concept provides an encapsulated colorant having at least two average particle diameters with different distributions and has beneficial miscibility since the colorants are coated with a polymer resin.

Abstract: A polymer nanocomposite comprises a polymer; and a nanoparticle derivatized to include functional groups including carboxy, epoxy, ether, ketone, amine, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl, lactone, functionalized polymeric or oligomeric groups, or a combination comprising at least one of the forgoing functional groups. The variability in tensile strength and percent elongation for the polymer nanocomposite is less than the variability of these properties obtained where an underivatized nanoparticle is included in place of the derivatized nanoparticle.

Abstract: A water- and oil-resistant agent obtained by mixing a fluorine-containing copolymer obtained by copolymerizing (a) a (meth)acrylate monomer (a) having a polyfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, (b) a vinylpyrrolidone monomer, (c) a monomer having an anion-donating group, and (d) a fluorine-free (meth)acrylate monomer with a liquid medium and an acid under heating, can have a decreased residual amount of unreacted vinylpyrrolidone monomer of at most 10 ppm and can afford a superior water- and oil-resistance to a paper. The invention also discloses a method of producing the water- and oil-resistant agent, a paper treatment composition comprising the water- and oil-resistant agent, a method for treating a paper with the treatment composition, and a paper treated with the water- and oil-resistant agent.

Abstract: A thermal ink jet ink composition include a volatile organic solvent, a binder resin, a dye, a humectant in an amount less than 40% by weight of the thermal ink jet ink composition, and an additive for extending the decap time. The additive is present in an amount greater than 0.1% by weight of the thermal ink jet ink composition. The additive is selected from plasticizers, surfactants, aliphatic hydrocarbons, drying oils and mixtures thereof. The additive does not phase separate from the ink jet composition during application of the ink to a substrate in thermal ink jet printing.

Abstract: A thermal ink jet ink composition includes one or more volatile organic solvents, one or more humectants, one or more binder resins, one or more dyes, and one or both of a surfactant and a plasticizer. The one or more volatile organic solvents are selected from C1-C4 alcohols, C3-C6 ketones, C4-C8 ethers, C3-C6 esters, and mixtures thereof. The one or more humectants are present in an amount not more than 30% by weight of the ink jet ink composition. The ink jet ink composition optionally includes water up to 10% by weight of the ink jet ink composition.

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide polymers for forming layers/films useful in the manufacture of a variety of types of optoelectronic displays. Such embodiments also provide compositions of such polymers for forming such layers/films where the formed layers/films have high transparency over the visible light spectrum.

Abstract: A polymer nanocomposite comprises a polymer; and a nanoparticle derivatized to include functional groups including carboxy, epoxy, ether, ketone, amine, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl, lactone, functionalized polymeric or oligomeric groups, or a combination comprising at least one of the forgoing functional groups. The variability in tensile strength and percent elongation for the polymer nanocomposite is less than the variability of these properties obtained where an underivatized nanoparticle is included in place of the derivatized nanoparticle.

Abstract: A thermal ink jet ink composition includes one or more volatile organic solvents, wherein the one or more volatile organic solvents are selected from C1-C4 alcohols, C3-C6 ketones, C3-C6 esters, C4-C8 ethers, and mixtures thereof; one or more humectants, wherein the humectants are present in an amount not more than 30% by weight of the ink composition; one or more binder resins; and one or more dyes. The ink composition is suitable for use in a thermal ink jet printer and the ink composition has a slow rate of kogation such that it is capable of being printed at least 10 million drops per nozzle from the thermal ink jet printer before drop weight of the ink composition is reduced by more than 10%.

Abstract: A primer coating composition is provided for an optical article capable of forming a coating layer having excellent impact resistance, abrasion resistance, and adhesion to various kinds of plastic materials without occurring of appearance faulty for an optical base material, for example, a plastic lens for an eyeglass. A primer composition for an optical article comprises; (A) aqueous dispersion of urethane resin having a polycarbonate-derived skeleton and the elongation of 200˜1000%; (B) an organic solvent having 3˜9 carbon atoms and having an ether bond or carbonyl bond and one hydroxyl group in a molecule; and (C) lower alcohol having 1˜4 carbon atoms, wherein the weight ratio of said organic solvent to said lower alcohol is from 0.01 to less than 2.00.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing submicronic particles of a thermoplastic polymer encapsulating nanoparticles, said submicronic particles being obtained by nanoprecipitation. The invention also relates to submicronic particles of a polymer encapsulating nanoparticles obtained by said method, and to the use of submicronic particles for making materials reinforced by nanoparticles.

Abstract: Novel stable aqueous suspensions of a functionalized, completely or partially hydrogenated nitrite rubber are provided with very low emulsifier content and small particle diameter, furtheron a process for production thereof and the use thereof for producing composite materials via coating of substrate materials with the suspension.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to process for preparing an aqueous inkjet inks and more particularly to a process for using a milling device with a compatible solvent, a pigment and a polymeric dispersant. While milling a fluid is added to increase the pressure in the mill leading to a dispersion of the pigment with a polymeric dispersant. The polymerically dispersed pigment is then mixed into an aqueous media.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fast drying solvent-based inkjet ink composition for thermal inkjet printing. The ink composition includes at least 40 weight percent base solvent, a solvent-compatible colorant, not more than 25 weight percent propellant, a decap-controlling additive, from 0.5 weight % to 3.5 weight % of a binder resin and not more than 5 weight % water. The application also relates to the method and system for inkjet printing with the above-described ink.

Abstract: A sulfonated polymer comprising a 3-substituted fused thienothiophene repeat unit, a composition comprising the polymer, a method of making the polymer, and a device comprising the polymer. The polymers can be used in hole injection or hole transport layers, or other applications in organic electronic devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a water-based pigment dispersion which includes a first step of mixing (A) an emulsion composition including a water-insoluble polymer having a specific weight-average molecular weight and containing a salt-forming group, an organic solvent having a specific solubility in water, a neutralizing agent and water, with (B) a pigment to obtain a preliminary dispersion having a content of non-volatile components of from 5 to 50% by weight and a weight ratio of the organic solvent to water [organic solvent/water] of from 0.1 to 0.

Abstract: A process for producing a water-absorbent resin particle comprising subjecting a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer to a reverse phase suspension polymerization, characterized in that the process for producing a water-absorbent resin particle comprises the steps of (A) subjecting the water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer to a first-step reverse phase suspension polymerization in a hydrocarbon-based solvent using a water-soluble radical polymerization initiator in the presence of a surfactant and/or a polymeric protective colloid, and optionally an internal crosslinking agent; (B) carrying out at least one step of the procedures of adding an aqueous solution of a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing a water-soluble radical polymerization initiator and optionally an internal crosslinking agent to a reaction mixture after the termination of the first-step reverse phase suspension polymerization in a state that the surfactant and/or the polymeric protective colloid is

Abstract: The present invention is method of manufacturing a wax dispersion. The method includes forming a solution of a solvent and a dispersant, the dispersant being a polymer of partially or fully hydrogenated styrene butadiene wherein the styrene to butadiene ratio is from 20 to 90. Wax is added to the solution to form a slurry. The particle size of the wax is reduced through communition of the slurry. The wax dispersion can be sued for the manufacture of toner particles.

Abstract: Methods for authenticating an article with a cyanoacrylate solution comprising a water soluble security marker compound are described. The methods for producing a nucleophilic security marker/cyanoacrylate solution as well as methods for labeling an item and detecting the nucleophilic security marker/cyanoacrylate from an item being authenticated are also described. A method for using a nucleophilic cyanoacrylate security marker for antitheft purposes is also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a water-based pigment dispersion which includes a first step of mixing (A) an emulsion composition including a water-insoluble polymer having a specific weight-average molecular weight and containing a salt-forming group, an organic solvent having a specific solubility in water, a neutralizing agent and water, with (B) a pigment to obtain a preliminary dispersion having a content of non-volatile components of from 5 to 50% by weight and a weight ratio of the organic solvent to water [organic solvent/water] of from 0.1 to 0.

Abstract: Water absorption resistant polyimide pastes (or solutions), are particularly useful to make electronic screen printable pastes and the electronic components made from these pastes. A group of soluble polyimides and their solvents were discovered to be particularly resistant to moisture absorption. These polyimide solutions optionally contain polyimides also containing cross-linkable monomers and/or thermal cross-linking agents. In addition, these polyimide pastes may optionally contain adhesion promoting agents, blocked isocyanates, metals, metal oxides, and other inorganic fillers. The polyimide pastes (or solutions) of the present invention have a polyimide with a glass transition temperature greater than 250° C., have a water absorption factor of less than 2%, and a have a positive solubility measurement.

Abstract: Self-extinguishing cable coated with a flame-retardant composition having: (a) an ethylene homopolymer or copolymer having a density of from 0.905 to 0.970 g/cm3, and being selected from: ethylene homopolymers: copolymers of ethylene with an alpha-olefin; copolymers of ethylene with an ethylenically unsaturated ester; or mixtures thereof; (b) a copolymer of ethylene with at least one alpha-olefin, and optionally with a diene, said copolymer (b) having a density of from 0.860 to 0.904 g/cm3, and having a composition distribution index greater than 45%; (c) natural magnesium hydroxide in an amount such as to impart flame-retardant properties; wherein at least one of the polymeric components (a) and (b) contains hydrolyzable organic silane groups grafted onto the polymer chain. The silane groups are preferably introduced during compounding of the flame-retardant composition by adding to the polymer mixture a suitable silane compound and a radical initiator.

Abstract: The coating composition of the invention includes a polymer, especially an acrylic polymer, having hydroxyl and/or primary carbamate functionality; a water-miscible organic solvent; a low hydrogen bonding oxygenated solvent; and water that is emulsified in the organic phase. The coating composition of the invention may be a clearcoat coating composition, preferably an automotive clearcoat coating composition. The invention further provides an article, such as an automotive vehicle, having a surface coated with a coating derived from the coating composition of the invention, particularly a composite coating having a basecoat layer and a clearcoat layer, and a method of producing such a coating on a substrate, particularly as a basecoat/clearcoat composite coating, with the coating composition of the invention preferably being at least the clearcoat of the composite coating.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of incorporating a water insoluble organic chemical into a styrene-butadiene rubber latex dispersion and the resulting styrene-butadiene rubber latex dispersion. A styrene-butadiene rubber latex dispersion is provided comprising an aqueous phase and a disperse phase, with the disperse phase including particles of styrene-butadiene rubber. An organic solvent that is miscible in water and the water insoluble organic chemical are added together to the styrene-butadiene rubber latex dispersion. The addition of the water-miscible organic solvent allows the water insoluble organic chemical to pass from the aqueous phase into the disperse phase thus limiting separation of the water insoluble organic chemical from the latex dispersion. The resulting SBR latex has increased properties over conventional latices that use the same amount of the water insoluble organic chemical but that do not include the water-miscible organic solvent.

Abstract: The invention is directed to resin coating, adhesive, and cement compositions comprising styrenic copolymers and a solvent comprised of a terpene and certain high evaporation rate organic solvents. The high evaporation rate terpene co-solvents reduce the drying times of applied coatings and enhance the character of the ultimately applied coating in the formation of high adhesion bonding with molded elastomeric styrene copolymer surface substrates. The invention is also directed to a method of applying the instant coatings to substrate surfaces.

Abstract: Adhesion of shaped thermoplastic elastomer articles is promoted without the need for special primers or other supplemental resin additives by incorporating in an enamel coating composition, an adhesion promoting amount of a carboxyl-modified poly (alpha-olefin) polymer resin. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the enamel coating composition is a corrosion-resistant cresol-formaldehyde/epoxy resin coating containing from about 0.1% to about 3% by weight of a maleic anhydride-modified polypropylene resin adhesion promoter. The compositions and bonding methods described are useful to provide bonded structures of shaped thermoplastic elastomers, such as SEBS, PBR and EPDM copolymers, heat sealed to metallic substrates, especially metal closures for food containers destined for exposure to high temperature filling, sterilization and retort processing conditions.