Abstract: Base coats and methods of producing the same are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a method of producing a base coat includes forming a CPO intermediate and a color intermediate. The CPO intermediate includes a CPO solvent and a chlorinated polyolefin, where the chlorinated polyolefin is present in the CPO intermediate at from about 5 to about 20 weight percent, based on a total weight of the CPO intermediate. The color intermediate includes a color imparting additive and a color solvent that is different than the CPO solvent. The CPO intermediate and the color intermediate are combined to form the base coat.

Abstract: Coating compositions and coatings with improved soiling resistance and (self-)cleaning properties are disclosed. The coating compositions and coatings may be nonaqueous coating compositions and may include at least one hydroxyl group-containing compound, at least one isocyanate group-containing compound having free or blocked isocyanate and silane groups, at least one catalyst for the crosslinking of the silane groups, and at least one alkoxysilyl-functional siloxane.

Abstract: A curable film-forming composition is provided, comprising: (a) a polymeric binder comprising reactive functional groups; (b) a curing agent comprising functional groups that are reactive with the reactive functional groups of (a); and (c) a polysiloxane resin comprising aromatic functional groups and terminal active hydrogen groups. In certain examples of the present invention, the polymeric binder (a) comprises an acrylic polyol prepared from a monomer mixture comprising a hydroxyl functional monomer, and the curable film-forming composition further comprises a rheology modifier comprising: (1) a non-aqueous dispersion of an internally crosslinked organic polymer; (2) a silica dispersion; and/or (3) a reaction product of an amine and an isocyanate. Also provided are coated substrates that include the curable film-forming compositions described above and methods for forming a composite coating on a substrate.

Abstract: A composition including at least one compound having a perfluoropolyether group and a curable site, wherein in a molecular weight distribution curve in gel permeation chromatography measurement, the following formula is satisfied: M2/M1?3.5, wherein M1 is a molecular weight at a main peak, and M2 is a molecular weight at 25% intensity of an intensity of the main peak on a higher molecular weight side than M1. Also disclosed is a curable composition containing the composition and a method for producing the curable composition.

Abstract: Processes for producing polymer microcapsules using vicinal functional oligomers are also described. The vicinal functional oligomers can be made by polymerizing an acrylate monomer, a styrene monomer, or both in the presence of a chain transfer agent. The vicinal functional oligomers can be reacted with epichlorohydrin to form vicinal epoxies. The vicinal epoxies can be reacted with polyamines to form epoxy polymer microspheres. The vicinal epoxies can be reacted with carbon dioxide in the presence of a catalyst to form vicinal cyclic carbonates. The vicinal cyclic carbonates can be reacted with polyamines to form isocyanate-free polymer microspheres. Polymer microspheres made by the processes are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel (per)fluoropolyether (PFPE) polymers, to a process for their manufacture and to their use as additives in coating compositions.

Abstract: A two-component polyurea compositions including a polyisocyanate component and a hardener component. The hardener component includes at least a derivative of aspartic acid and at least one salt hydrate with a decomposition temperature of between 30° C. and 150° C. This composition allows to be applied to a large area and/or thick layers or high volume casts and shows fast curing triggered by heat but long pot life at application temperature.

Abstract: The present invention provides a synthetic leather including at least a base material (i), an adhesive layer (ii), and a skin layer (iii), wherein both the adhesive layer (ii) and the skin layer (iii) are formed of a urethane resin composition containing an anionic urethane resin having an anionic group concentration of 0.25 mmol/g or less, water, and an anionic surfactant. Preferably, the anionic surfactant is an alkylsulfosuccinate. The anionic group concentration of the anionic urethane resin is preferably within the range of 0.005 to 0.25 mmol/g and more preferably within the range of 0.01 to 0.2 mmol/g.

Abstract: An ink jet printing clear ink composition includes resin particles; a lubricant; and water. The resin particles includes a urethane resin having a cross-linking group, and the clear ink composition is formed into a dried coating film having a Young's modulus of 5 to 70 MPa.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous curable film-forming composition comprising: (a) a film-forming component comprising an aliphatic di- or higher functional polyisocyanate; and (b) a catalyst additive comprising: (i) a catalytic organic compound comprising iron and/or tin; and (ii) a beta-diketone. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling the rate of cure of an aqueous curable film-forming composition. The method comprises adding to the aqueous curable film-forming composition the catalyst additive described above; the aqueous curable film-forming composition comprises a film-forming component comprising an aliphatic di- or higher functional polyisocyanate. The present invention is additionally directed to a coated article comprising a cured coating layer applied on at least one surface of a substrate to form a coated substrate; wherein the cured coating layer is deposited from the aqueous curable film-forming composition described above.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of using organic carboxylic acids having 1 to 10 carbon atoms in preparation of aqueous basecoat materials for the purpose of improving the adhesion of the aqueous basecoat materials to overbaked clearcoat materials. Also described herein is a method for producing a muilticoat paint system, where a basecoat material is applied directly to an overbaked clearcoat film.

Abstract: The present specification discloses methods of treating a psychological trauma in an individual using botulinum toxins and/or a Targeted Exocytosis Modulator, and compositions thereof.

Abstract: A polyurethane composition having a) 5 to 40 wt. %, based on the total polyurethane composition, of at least one polyol P; b) 25 to 75 wt. %, based on the total polyurethane composition, of at least one filler F; c) 0.5 to 10 wt. %, based on the total polyurethane composition, of at least one polyisocyanate I; and d) 10 to 40 wt. %, based on the total polyurethane composition, of at least one plasticizer W. The plasticizer W has at least one sulfonamide. Compositions according to the invention are suitable in particular as adhesives or sealants, in particular joint sealants, and have an excellent resistance against fuels.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of using aromatic and/or araliphatic carboxylic acids in preparation of aqueous basecoat materials for the purpose of improving the adhesion of the aqueous basecoat materials to overbaked clearcoat materials. Also described herein is a method for producing a multicoat paint system, where a basecoat material is applied directly to an overbaked clearcoat film.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a coating film, and more particularly, to an antifogging coating film having excellent antifogging properties, ability to retain antifogging properties, and water resistance. The coating film according to the present invention contains a metal oxide (A) and a hydrophilic compound (B), wherein the elemental concentration ratio (C1s/M), which is between the element C and a metal element and which is obtained from a metal (M) spectrum derived from the metal oxide and a C1s spectrum in an elemental analysis of the surface using XPS, is within the range of 0.2-10. The relative elemental concentration of the element C obtained from a C1s spectrum derived from carbon-oxygen bonds and/or carbon-nitrogen bonds in elemental analysis of the surface using XPS may be within the range of 5-50 atomic %. The metal oxide may be colloidal silica.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, the present invention provides a novel approach to the addition of plasticizers for softening TPUs, i.e., lowering the durometer and the melt viscosity. This approach involves incorporating bonded sulfonate groups with quaternary ammonium counterions into the TPU. In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the softening of TPU is achieved by incorporating an ionic diol, such as N,N-bis (2-hydroxyethyl)-2-aminoethane-sulfonic acid (BES), coupled with various bulky alkyl ammonium cations, during the chain extension step of the TPU synthesis. It is believed that that steric hindrance of the bulky quaternary ammonium groups weakens the dipole-dipole interactions of the sulfonate groups and/or lowers the crystallinity of the hard block, thereby creating additional free volume that softens the polymer and lowers the melt viscosity.

Abstract: Polycarbamide coating compositions and secondary diamine curing agents used to produce the coating compositions are disclosed. Curing agent compositions comprising: (a) the reaction product of bis(4-aminocyclohexyl) methane and ethyl ester of 2-butendioc acid; and (b) the reaction product of bis(4-amino-3-methylcyclohexyl)methane and ethyl ester of 2-butendioic acid; and (c) at least one polyol are also disclosed. One aspect of the disclosure relates to a non-aqueous coating composition comprising the disclosed amine curing agents with a polyisocyanate resin. The coating compositions are suitable for use as direct to metal coatings or top coats. Methods of producing the curing agents and the coating compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A panel assembly includes a multilayer load bearing panel configured to enclose an opening to an interior compartment by positioning the panel in the opening. The panel has opposing first and second appearance layers and is reversible in the opening between first and second positions. In the first position, the first appearance layer is outwardly facing in the opening and the second appearance layer faces inwardly to the compartment. In the second position, the second appearance layer is outwardly facing in the opening and the first appearance layer faces inwardly to the compartment. One of the appearance layers is made of a protective polymeric coating such as a thermosetting polyurethane-based coating or thermoset polyurea coating. The other appearance layer is made of one of a laminate structure which can include a wood veneer, a textile, or a carpeting material. A method for making the multilayer panel is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for preparing isocyanurate-comprising polyisocyanates of (cyclo)aliphatic diisocyanates that are especially stable to color drift in solvents.

Abstract: An adhesive composition having two distinct reaction mechanisms, a first being the reaction between a tri-functional isocyanate and an active hydrogen compound and a second begin the free radical initiation of an acrylic monomer. This adhesive develops tack strength through the first reaction allowing two substrates to remain in position relative to one another while the free radical cure of the acrylic monomer takes place to fully bond the substrates together, for example when adhering a rubber liner to the inside of a metallic tank.

Abstract: A soft-feel radiation polymerizable aqueous coating composition comprising: (i) an aqueous polyurethane dispersion having radiation polymerizable ethylenic unsaturation and which is substantially free of groups reactive with hydroxyl functionality under conditions of radiation polymerization; and (ii) an aqueous polyurethane polyol which is substantially free of polymerizable ethylenic unsaturation and which is unreactive with the aqueous polyurethane dispersion (i) under conditions of radiation polymerization; (iii) a photoinitiator; and (iv) water; and wherein the coating composition is free of external crosslinkers reactive with the polyurethane polyol.

Abstract: A method of preparing polyurea resin composition comprises forming a prepolymer by mixing about 50 parts by weight to about 80 parts by weight of a polyol, about 4 parts by weight to about 8 parts by weight of a dispersant, and about 20 parts by weight to about 30 parts by weight of a first monomer containing an isocyanate group; forming a first composition by mixing the prepolymer with about 2 parts by weight to about 4 parts by weight of a second monomer containing an amine group; stirring and emulsifying the first composition with about 100 parts by weight to about 200 parts by weight of a solvent; and forming a second composition by further adding about 0.2 part by weight to about 1.5 parts by weight of the second monomer to the emulsified first composition and stirring the resulting composition.

Abstract: Methods for making compositions for making thermoplastic aliphatic urethane/urea elastomers, which are in turn used to make molding compositions used in forming molded articles, particularly, shells for automotive applications. The molding compositions comprise an aliphatic thermoplastic urethane/urea elastomer and a polyolefin-based modifier. These compositions may be used to form a powder, pellets, microspheres or minibeads which may then be cast to form air bag door and instrument panel cover skins which may meet automotive deployment and weathering requirements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-aqueous coating agent compositions, containing at least one polyol (A), at least one silane-modified compound (B) of formula (I), optionally one or more silane-free aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyisocyanates (C) having free or blocked isocyanate groups, and at least one catalyst (D) for the cross-linking of the silane groups. Furthermore, the non-aqueous coating agent compositions according to the invention can contain one or more surface additives (E) and one or more non-aqueous solvents (F).

Abstract: A binder for an electrode of a lithium secondary battery contains a water dispersion of a polyurethane. The polyurethane has been formed of (A) a polyisocyanate, (B) a compound having two or more active hydrogen groups, (C) a compound having one or more active hydrogen groups and a hydrophilic group, and (D) a chain extending agent. The (B) compound having two or more active hydrogen groups contains an olefinic polyol and/or a carbonate diol having a carbon number between carbonate bond chains of less than 6. The binder has high adhesiveness to a collector, does not cause release in press molding, has high flexibility, and is excellent in bindability and resistance to an electrolytic solution.

Abstract: Articles, such as garments, including films comprising dried aqueous polyurethane dispersions are disclosed, whereby the garment has an altered stress which is exhibited during wear of the garment. The film may be bonded to the fabric of the article to provide a fabric or film laminate.

Abstract: A coating composition that includes an allophanate-containing compound can offer improved scratch resistance. The coating composition includes A) at least one allophanate-containing compound having the formula (1): wherein R, R1-R6 are each independently identical or different hydrocarbyl radicals having 1-8 carbon atoms, which may be branched or cyclic, or else may be integrated together to form a cyclic system, and m and n are each independently 0-2, B) a binder, C) optionally, an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyisocyanate having an NCO functionality of at least 2, D) optionally, a catalyst, E) optionally, an auxiliary and/or additive, and, F) optionally, a solvent.

Abstract: A moisture-curable silylated resin is derived from a copolycarbonate diol prepared from diol(s) of specific types.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyurethane coating composition comprising a fluorosurfactant, a silane adhesion promoter, and a silane modified polyisocyanate, wherein the composition has excellent substrate wet-out and adhesion under direct wet-on-hot and cold spray applications. The coating composition is particularly well suited to use with polyurethane pultrusion composites.

Abstract: The present specification discloses methods of treating a psychological trauma in an individual using botulinum toxins and/or a Targeted Exocytosis Modulator, and compositions thereof.

Abstract: A pigmented aqueous basecoat material that includes a reaction product obtained by reacting (a) a compound of formula (I) with (b) a compound of formula (II) at a molar ratio of 2.3/0.7 to 1.7/1.6, the reaction product having a number-average molecular weight of 500 to 15,000 g/mol, an acid number of less than 10 mg KOH/g, and a hydroxyl number of 25 to 250 mg KOH/g: X1—Y—X2??(I), wherein: X1 and X2 are each independently an epoxide-reactive functional group, or hydrogen, where at least one of X1 and X2 is the epoxide-reactive functional group; and Y is a divalent aliphatic, aromatic or araliphatic hydrocarbon radical having a number-average molecular weight of 100 to 2,500 g/mol, wherein R is a C3 to C6 alkylene radical and n is selected such that compound (b) possesses an epoxide equivalent weight of 100 to 2,000 g/mol.

Abstract: A method for curing a mixture of a matrix and a curing agent based on sulfur-containing polymers on command and so rapidly that a tack-free surface results. A method for coating a substrate with the composition and of curing a sealant is also provided. The matrix and curing agent containing sulfur-containing polymers. The mixture is an uncured mixture with an isocyanate content, and the matrix is uncured and contains a mercaptan-terminated base polymer based on at least one polyether, polythioether, polysulfide or copolymers thereof. The uncured matrix, the curing agent, or both contain at least one photoinitiator based on sterically-inhibited tertiary amines. The mixture cures in the temperature range of ?10 to +70° C. after the high-energy actinic radiation is applied. Corresponding matrices A, mixtures B, curing agents, sealant systems, and substrates, e.g., aircraft are contemplated.

Abstract: An alkoxysilane-functionalized and allophanate-functionalized coating material including a) a binder component of 10-99 wt % of at least one reaction product of I. and II. wherein I includes A) at least one alkoxysilane-containing monourethane A) of the formula 1 Rn(OR1)3-nSi—R2—NH—(C?O)—OR3 wherein R, R1, R2 and R3 represent hydrocarbon radicals having 1-8 carbon atoms, and n represents 0-2, and B) at least one diisocyanate B), and II includes the subsequent reaction of C) with at least one diol and/or polyol C), in a ratio of NCO groups of reaction product I to OH groups of the diol and/or polyol II. C) of 1.0:1.5 to 1.0:0.6; b) 1-90 wt % of at least one further binder component distinct from a) a hydroxyl-containing or amino-containing binder component, c) 0-50 wt % of at least one polyisocyanate having an NCO functionality of at least 2, d) 0-5 wt % of at least one catalyst, wherein components a)-d) add up to 100 wt %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alkoxysilane-functionalized and allophanate-functionalized urethanes, methods for the preparation thereof, coating compositions comprising these and to the use thereof.

Abstract: Hydrocolloid compositions, wound dressings, methods of using such compositions and such wound dressings, and methods of forming such hydrocolloid compositions, wherein the hydrocolloid compositions include a hydrophobic, unsaturated, elastomeric polymer; a hydrocolloid absorbent; and a hydrophilic polymer including an unsaturated polymer backbone having polyalkylene ether groups bonded thereto.

Abstract: A polyisocyanate composition having a polyisocyanate, which is a reaction product of: a polyisocyanate precursor formed of a dimer or a multimer of at least one diisocyanate selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic diisocyanate and an alicyclic diisocyanate; and a polycarbonate diol, which is obtained by copolymerizing at least one diol selected from the group consisting of a diol having 2 to 20 carbon atoms and a carbonate compound, in which the polyisocyanate precursor has an isocyanurate group and an allophanate group, and the isocyanurate group and the allophanate group are present in a molar ratio (the isocyanurate group/the allophanate group) of 80:20 or more and 99:1 or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lamination printing ink comprising an aqueous polyurethane dispersion binder, pigments, an aqueous carrier and optional additives, wherein the polyurethane is made of polyisocyanates, specific polyesterdiols, polytetrahydrofuran diol, monohydroxy-poly(alkylene oxide), diamino acid compound, polyamine compound and optionally one or more low molecular weight polyols.

Abstract: A composition including a fluorinated compound (A), a compound (B) and a solvent (S1), wherein the content of the fluorinated compound (A) in the composition is from 5 to 30 mass % to the composition, and the content of the compound (B) is from 0.1 to 2 mass % to the composition, wherein the fluorinated compound (A) has no isocyanate group and has a portion derived from a compound (a) having a poly(oxyperfluoroalkylene) chain and an active hydrogen-containing group, a portion derived from a compound (b) having a polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond and an active hydrogen-containing group, and a portion derived from a polyisocyanate (c), and wherein the compound (B) has a polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond and an active hydrogen-containing group.

Abstract: A method of producing PUD by a solvent free process includes drying polyol in vacuum; placing the dried polyol and DMBA in a reaction vessel to mix until a first mixture becomes transparent; adding diisocyanate which having functional group of isocyanate (—NCO) to the first mixture to react until —NCO terminated first prepolymer is formed; decreasing temperature of the —NCO terminated first prepolymer to 65° C.; adding a neutralizing agent to the —NCO terminated first prepolymer until —NCO terminated second prepolymer is formed; adding the remaining diisocyanate having isocyanate functional group to the —NCO terminated second prepolymer to form a second mixture; adding deionized water to the second mixture to form prepolymer dispersion; and adding chain extension agent to the prepolymer dispersion to rotate at a range of 200 to 2,000 rpm for chain extension for 1-3 hours until solid content 40.0 wt. % solvent free PUD is produced.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrophilic film for an ex vivo membrane, which includes: a substrate; and a hydrophilic coating located on at least one surface of the substrate and formed by a hydrophilic composition, in which the hydrophilic composition includes: (a) a reactive adhesive; (b) a surfactant having reactivity; and (c) optionally a polyol.

Abstract: Provided is a two component adhesive composition comprising (I) an isocyanate component comprising an isocyanate-functional prepolymer that is the reaction product of reactants that comprise (A) one or more aromatic monomeric polyisocyanates and (B) one or more polyol, and (II) a polyol component comprising (A) one or more polyether polyol, (B) one or more fatty triglyceride, and (C) one or more UV absorber or one or more hindered amine light stabilizer or a combination thereof. Also provided is a method of forming a laminate using such an adhesive, and a laminate made by that method.

Abstract: A composition including a compound containing a carbon-carbon double bond obtained by reacting (A) a polyisocyanate which is a trimer of diisocyanate, with (B) a compound having an active hydrogen, wherein component (B) includes: (B1) a perfluoropolyether having an active hydrogen, (B2) a silane compound having an active hydrogen, and (B3) a monomer having an active hydrogen and a carbon-carbon double bond. Further, a molar amount of an isocyanate group in component (A) is equal to a total molar amount of component (B), and a molar amount of component (B1), component (B2) and component (B3) per 9 moles of the isocyanate group in component (A) are component (B1) 0.1-2 moles, component (B2) 0.05-2 moles, and component (B3) 5-8.85 moles, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition which is able to form a layer having excellent surface slip property and friction durability in addition to water-repellency, oil-repellency and antifouling property. The present invention provides a surface-treatment composition comprising (A) at least one fluorine-containing polymer having a curable moiety, and (B) at least one silicon-containing polymer having a curable moiety.

Abstract: Clear polyurethane fiber reinforced composites are produced by a pultrusion process with a polyurethane-forming system that includes: (a) a clear, aliphatic polyisocyanate having a viscosity at 25° C. of no more than 1000 centipoise, (b) a colorless polyol component comprising an amine-initiated polyol having a molecular weight of from about 150 to about 400 and an OH functionality greater than or equal to 3, and (c) a catalyst. These fiber-reinforced composites are characterized by both excellent weathering characteristics and excellent physical properties.

Abstract: Provided are a surface-modifying agent that enables production of a coating film that preserves transparency of a substrate while displaying high water repellency and excellent stain resistance, particularly in terms of wipeability of oil-based ink, and also an article for which the surface-modifying agent is used. The surface-modifying agent includes a triazine skeleton, a (meth)acrylate group bonded to the triazine skeleton via an urethane bond, and a perfluoropolyether chain bonded to the triazine skeleton.

Abstract: The invention relates to a powdery composition for use in the layer by layer manufacturing of three-dimensional molded bodies. The composition comprises at least one powder made of an aliphatic thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and is characterized in that the TPU powder has a melting temperature of less than 135° C. and a melting viscosity at 150° C. of at most 800 Pa·s.

Abstract: A transparent adhesive sheet for optics, which is capable of satisfying both adhesion and rework property, in view of the above problems of prior art. A production method of a silicone-based transparent adhesive sheet for optics for assembling the optical components, includes a step of forming a surface activation treated surface, in which peel strength after laminating onto an adherend increases with time, as compared with peel strength before lamination. The surface activation treatment is performed by using UV-ray irradiation on at least a part or the entire surface of an adhesive face contacting with the adherend of said transparent adhesive sheet for optics.

Abstract: The present specification discloses methods of treating a psychological trauma in an individual using botulinum toxins and/or a Targeted Exocytosis Modulator, and compositions thereof.

Abstract: The present invention describes radiation-curable, water-dispersible polyurethane acrylates which feature good grain highlighting, their use, and the method for producing them.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides metallic LEP inks and associated methods. In one example, a method of manufacturing a metallic LEP ink having reduced impurities can comprising adding a metallic pigment slurry and a resin to a stainless steel attritor, adding ceramic grinding beads to the attritor, and grinding the metallic pigment and the resin to form the metallic LEP ink.