Abstract: Novel sizing compositions, their preparation and use. The compositions contain water-dispersible and/or water-soluble and alkylamine-blocked polyisocyanates, film-forming resins, coupling agents and lubricants. The isocyanates are synthesized from at least one polyisocyanate, at least one ionic and/or potentially ionic and/or nonionic compound, and at least one blocking agent which is at least 20% by weight aralkylamines.

Abstract: A curable aqueous polyurethane dispersion substantially comprises a) at least one compound having two free isocyanate groups, at least one allophanate group and at least one C?C double bond capable of free radical polymerization, a carbonyl group or an oxygen atom in the form of an ether function being bonded directly to the double bond, b) at least one compound having at least one group reactive toward isocyanate groups and having a C?C double bond capable of free-radical polymerization, c) if required, at least one compound having at least two groups reactive towards isocyanate groups and selected from hydroxyl, mercapto, primary and/or secondary amino groups, d) at least one compound having at least one group reactive towards isocyanate groups and having at least one acid group, e) at least one basic compound for neutralizing or partially neutralizing the acid groups of the compounds d), and a thermal initiator and is used for coating substrates.

Abstract: An emulsion of resin having a function of oxidation inhibition obtained by subjecting an antioxidant (A) having two or more alcoholic hydroxy groups, a polyol compounds (B) as an optical ingredient, a compound (C) having a carboxy group and an active-hydrogen group, and an organic polyisocyanate (D) to urethanation reaction in an organic solvent, neutralizing the resultant resin solution with a neutralizing agent (E), and then dispersing the solution in water. A resin having the function of oxidation inhibition is obtained from the emulsion.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods and compositions for improving the adhesion properties and switching performance of an electrophoretic display. The methods and compositions comprise the use of a high dielectric polymer or oligomer and optionally a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: A photocurable silver composition is provided which comprises an ultraviolet light curable organic mixture, a photoinitiator, a silver powder, and a silver flake composition. The silver flake composition comprises at least 20% of the weight of the silver powder. The disclosed compositions may be used to produce silver-containing coatings on a variety of different substrates. Related methods are provided.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising a copolymer and an isocyanate compound, without a substantial amount of a halogen compound, the copolymer being prepared by copolymerizing radical-polymerizable monomers essentially containing a radical-polymerizable monomer with a carboxyl group, using at least one chain transfer agent selected from a group consisting of ?-pinene, limonene, and terpinolene, in the presence of at least one organic solvent selected from a group consisting of ethyl acetate, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, and methyl isobutyl ketone, but in the absence of toluene, is disclosed.

Abstract: Polyurethane-modified addition copolymers preparable by free-radically (co)polymerizing an olefinically unsaturated monomer (a) in an aqueous or nonaqueous medium comprising at least one reaction product (A/B) of (A) at least one addition copolymer containing on average per molecule at least 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polyesterpolyols with cyclic imide and isocyanurate structure and to their use in coating compositions.

Abstract: Solvent-based, dual cure coatings incorporating thermally curable blocked polyisocyanates, which also contain unsaturated linkages, and a method for preparing these coatings. The unsaturated linkages, such as acrylate groups, can be crosslinked by free-radical mechanisms such as UV curing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures containing A) compounds of the formula (I) and (II) where R1 is independently at each instance hydrogen or a methyl radical, R2 is independently at each instance a linear or branched, aliphatic or cycloaliphatic radical or a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic or heteroaromatic radical and m and n are each independently an integer of not less than 0 subject to the proviso that m+n>0, and B) at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer (A) which is different from the compounds of the formula (I) and (II). The present invention further relates to processes for polymerizing these mixtures, the highly transparent polymers thus obtainable and to their use.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition containing a non-crosslinkable water-dispersible oligomer(s); a dispersed polymer(s); water and optionally co-solvent wherein the composition has an open time of at least 20 minutes; a wet edge time of at least 10 minutes; a tack free time of ?24 hours and an equilibrium viscosity of 5,000 Pa·s.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion, contains: a) an amorphous urethanized, unsaturated polyester resin, b) a nonvolatile content of from 20% to 60% by weight, c) from 0 to 60% by weight of a solvent, d) a pH of between 5.0 and 9.5, and e) a viscosity at 20° C. of from 20 to 500 mPas. The polyester resin is obtained from I. an alcohol component, II. i) from 20 to 100 mol % of an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid component, and ii) from 0 to 80 mol % of a further carboxylic acid component, and III. at least one isocyanate component. The alcohol component contains a dicidol mixture of the isomeric compounds 3,8-bis(hydroxymethyl)tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]decane, 4,8-bis(hydroxymethyl)tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]decane and 5,8-bis(hydroxymethyl)tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]decane. Each isomer is present in a fraction of from 20 to 40% in the dicidol mixture. The sum of the three isomers in the dicidol mixture is from 90 to 100%. The dicidol mixture is present from 10 to 100 mol % in the alcohol component of the polyester.

Abstract: Paint or varnish composition comprising, as solids: from 10 to 50 parts by weight of at least one polyurethane in aqueous emulsion form; from 10 to 30 parts by weight of at least two acrylic polymers or copolymers in aqueous emulsion form; from 10 to 70 parts by weight of mineral or organic fillers; from 5 to 20 parts by weight of processing aids; and from 0 to 10 parts by weight of crosslinking agent; said composition furthermore comprising from 40 to 150 parts by weight of water, the parts being given by weight of active material in the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a binder composition containing A) at least one aqueous polyurethane-polyurea dispersion and B) at least one stabilizer containing a) at least one amine having a structural unit corresponding to formula (I) ?which has no hydrazide groups, b) at least one compound having a structural unit corresponding to formula (II) —CO—NH—NH—??(II) ?and c) optionally a stabilizing compound other than a) and b). The polyurethane dispersions are manufactured in the presence of components a) and b). It is possible for components a) and b), depending on the grade used, to be incorporated into the polymer framework as structural units.

Abstract: Self-curable water-based solid adhesives of this invention include the following components (A), (B), (C), and (D): (A) an anionic-group-containing polymer terminally having an alkoxysilyl group, the polymer being a reaction product of a compound (A1) containing no anionic group and having plural isocyanate-reactive groups, a compound (A2) having an anionic group and plural isocyanate-reactive groups, a polyisocyanate compound (A3), and an alkoxysilane compound (A4) containing an isocyanate-reactive group; (B) a basic compound; (C) water; and (D) a gelling agent. The self-curable water-based solid adhesives of the present invention can be applied with good workability, have good fitting after attachment, have good adhesion to plastics, metals and glass and exhibit excellent heat resistance and water resistance after curing. They are highly safe to humans and the environment. They also have excellent shape retention and slidability and can be easily applied.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyurethane block copolymers of general formula (I) to (IV), in which the variables are defined as follows: A represents a polyurethane block, which contains at least one hydrophilic group, B is a hydrophobic polyurethane block, X1, X2 are hydrophilic end groups and n is a whole number from 1 to 20. The invention also relates to the production of cross-linkable dispersion additives from the inventive polyurethane block copolymers and to the use of said cross-linkable dispersion additives for colorant preparations, in particular inks for ink-jet printing.

Abstract: The invention relates to the technical field of mortars, concretes, and other compositions based on cement, and in particular to agents capable of modifying their rheological characteristics, in particular workability. Workability may be defined as the property of a hydraulic binder to remain workable during as long a time as possible. The invention relates to novel agents of the acrylic copolymer type having urethane functions for improving the workability of hydraulic binders, to a method of preparing such novel agents, to binders containing them, and to uses for them. Such agents have the advantageous property of not retarding the setting time.

Abstract: Polyisocyanate-based reaction systems, a pultrusion process of those systems to produce reinforced matrix composites, and to composites produced thereby. The polyisocyanate-based systems are mixing activated reaction systems that include a polyol composition, an optional chain extender or crosslinker, and a polyisocyanate. The polyisocyanate-based systems exhibit improved processing characteristics in the manufacture of fiber reinforced thermoset composites via reactive pultrusion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for bonding two or more wood substrates by using as the adhesive isocyanate-terminated prepolymers having an isocyanate content of 8 to 20 wt. % and containing the reaction product of a) at least one organic polyisocyanate with b) at least one organic polyhydroxyl compound containing the reaction products of i) organic polyisocyanates with ii) polyamines, hydrazines and/or hydrazides having primary and/or secondary amino groups dispersed in a iii) polyethers having at least two hydroxyl groups and a number average molecular weight of 500 to 12,000; and, the present invention also relates to the bonded substrates obtained by this process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous self-crosslinking PU dispersions and to coatings prepared from them.

Abstract: Modified polyurethanes based on polyurethane reactive systems composed of at least one organic polyisocyanate and a polyol formulation, which additionally contains at least one polymer modifier and at least one filler are prepared. These modified polyurethanes are useful in the production of electroplated/metallized molded articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a thermally insulating composition in the form of crosslinked polyurethane elastomer gel, obtained by reacting at least one polyol and at least one polyisocyanate in the presence of at least one inert organic filler, for the thermal insulation of pipeline systems present in a product-transfer conduit.

Abstract: A conductive resin composition primarily comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a thermosetting or thermoplastic resin, (B) 5–2,000 parts by weight of a conductive filler, and (C) 0.1–300 parts by weight of organic resin or rubber particulates has a low volume resistivity and stability thereof, and is effectively adherent. When applied to semiconductor packages, the composition can prevent the semiconductor chips from warpage or cracking due to thermal stresses in the semiconductor packages, ensuring the fabrication of semiconductor devices with high reliability.

Abstract: Polyurethane powder coating materials comprising polyureas, polyesters, and crosslinkers, which have less than 15 mol % succinic acid as the polycarboxylic acid component. Matt coatings and coated materials comprising or produced using such polyurethane powder coating materials.

Abstract: A water-dispersed powder slurry coating comprises: (A) a particulate comprising (a1) a resin having an active hydrogen; (B) a reactive surfactant having an optionally blocked isocyanate group and/or an epoxy group; and an aqueous medium in which the particulate and the reactive surfactant are contained. The powder slurry coating can provide a film excellent in water resistance and strength. The powder slurry coating can be baked at a lower temperature and provide a film excellent in resistance to acid rain.

Abstract: For use as a wet strength agent, a water-soluble blocked urethane prepolymer having a hydrophilic group and a blocked isocyanate group is combined with a cationic charge-adjusting agent. The adsorption and retention of the water-soluble blocked urethane prepolymer to cellulosic fiber are promoted by virtue of the cationic charge adjusting agent when the wet strength agent is added to a paper-making stock.

Abstract: Carboxy resins of low equivalent weight per carboxyl group are synthesized by reacting a compound having two or more isocyanate groups with a compound having one hydroxyl group and two or more carboxyl groups. In a preferred embodiment, the compound having isocyanate groups is an isocyanurate derivative of a diisocyanate. The compound having isocyanate groups and the compound having one hydroxyl group and two or more carboxyl groups are reacted under conditions where reaction of carboxyl groups with isocyanate is substantially avoided. In another aspect of the invention, coating compositions are provided that contain in addition to the carboxy resin, a second component having a number of functional groups that are reactive with the carboxyl groups on the carboxy resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous two-component polyurethane systems comprising vinyl polymer polyol dispersions modified with reactive diluents, to a process for preparing them and to use as coating materials.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel catalyst for forming urethanes. Said catalyst is characterized by the general formula: MY3?q[Z]q, wherein: Z is the radical corresponding to the anion of a super acid whereof the Hamett constant is at least equal to 13 and advantageously more than 13, M representing a trivalent metal, preferably known for forming Lewis acids; Y is an anion or a monovalent anionic function; and q is an integer selected advantageously between 1 and 3, inclusively. The invention is applicable to paint.

Abstract: A device containing a support member, a cross-linked polymer, and a pH buffer agent. A surface of the support member is coated with the cross-linked polymer in which the pH buffer agent is embedded.

Abstract: There is disclosed a primer composition for promoting adhesion between a polymeric substrate and an adhesive. The primer composition may include, without limitation, a resin, an isocyanate, a catalyst, a solvent and optionally an optical brightener.

Abstract: A transparent polyurethane-hydrogel composition includes a reaction product in aqueous solvent of a prepolymer and a water-soluble crosslinker in the substantial absence of organic solvent, and such a composition can be prepared by admixing a prepolymer and a water-soluble crosslinker in aqueous solvent and in the substantial absence of organic solvent. A prepolymer is present in an amount of no greater than about 5 weight percent based on total weight of all hydrogel components. The prepolymer is generally prepared from at least one water-soluble polyol and an isocyanate. A water-soluble crosslinker generally has a crosslinker functionality of at least 2 and is selected to provide a site ratio of initial isocyanate to crosslinker (i.e., moles NCO×functionality/moles crosslinker×functionality) of at least about 1.5 and no greater than about 2.6. In one embodiment, a crosslinker is effective to react with and solubilize residual isocyanate concurrently with the reaction between prepolymer and crosslinker.

Abstract: Cements or hydraulic binders may be prepared by adding an aqueous suspension comprising a ground mineral filler and at least one grinding aid agent to a cement or hydraulic binder. The resulting cement or hydraulic binder has very appreciably improved mechanical properties, particularly the property of “strength at young ages.” The grinding aid agent may be a natural or synthetic homopolymer and/or copolymer.

Abstract: This invention provides a multi-layer circuit board excellent in flame resistance, insulating property and adhesion and not generating detrimental substances when burnt, and a curable composition suitable for obtaining the multi-layer circuit board. The curable composition contains an insulating resin such as an alicyclic olefin polymer or an aromatic polyether polymer, a nitrogen-type curing agent such as 1,3-diallyl-5-glycidyl isocyanurate and a phosphorus-type flame retardant such as phosphoric acid ester amide, and is molded into a film by a solution casting method. The film so formed is laminated on an internal layer board and is cured to give the multi-layer circuit substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing: (a) 14 to 55 wt.-% fillers, (b) 3 to 35 wt.-% of at least one mono- or polyethylenically unsaturated compound which is not a urethane (meth)acrylate, (c) 0.1 to 5 wt.-% of at least one initiator system which is capable of starting a radical reaction, (d) 1 to 40 wt.-% plasticizers, (e) 0 to 10 wt.-% auxiliaries such as dyes, pigments, stabilizers, solvents, rheological additives such as flow-improvers and/or retarders, and (f) 30 to 81.9 wt.-% of at least two urethane (meth)acrylates with different molecular weights, these being present in a molecular weight ratio of 1.5:1 to 50:1.

Abstract: To provide a water- and oil-repellent composition excellent in durability and excellent in safety and preservation of the environment. A water- and oil-repellent composition which comprises (A) a polymer, (B) an aqueous medium and (C) a surfactant in a mass ratio of (A)/(B)/(C)=100/100-500/1-10, the polymer (A) containing a polymerization unit based on a (meth)acrylate having a polyfluoroalkyl group, a polymerization unit based on an alkyl(meth)acrylate having a C1-C12 alkyl group, a polymerization unit based on an alkyl(meth)acrylate having a C16-C22 alkyl group and a polymerization unit based on a specific compound having a blocked isocyanate group.

Abstract: A polyurethane composition comprising: A) from 3 to 35% by weight of a polymeric composition comprising 1) at least one polymer and 2) at least one thermoset in amounts of from 0.5 to 50% by weight, based on the sum of A1) and A2), prepared by reaction in the polymer matrix A1) of a) at least one starting component containing NH2 groups and b) at least one starting component containing NCO groups, a) and b) having simultaneously or independently a functionality of ?2 and at least one starting component having a functionality of >2 being present in amounts of from 0.5 to 100% by weight, based on the weight of A2); B) from 15 to 45% by weight in the polymeric composition A), based thereon, of at least one amorphous and/or crystalline polyester having an OH number of from 10 to 250 mg KOH/g; C) from 7 to 25% by weight in the polymeric composition A), based thereon, of at least one curing agent based on blocked polyisocyanates, isocyanurates and/or uretdiones having a functionality of at least 1.

Abstract: The current invention relates to a coating composition comprising a polyisocyanate compound, a hydroxyl-functional film-forming polymer, and a non-volatile branched monoalcohol. An aliphatic branched monoalcohol is preferred. More preferred are long chain non-volatile branched monoalcohols. This results in coating compositions that have improved flow behavior and that produce coatings having improved appearance without an adverse effect on other properties. The invention also relates to a multi-component coating composition. Preferably, the multi-component coating composition is a two-component coating composition comprising a polyisocyanate component and a hydroxyl-functional component, wherein the hydroxyl-functional component, in addition to the hydroxyl-functional film forming polymer also comprises the non-volatile branched monoalcohol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to light fast, aqueous, strippable coating compositions containing A) 40 to 90 wt. %, based on resin solids of A) and B), of aqueous polyurethane-polyureas and B) 10 to 60 wt. %, based on resin solids of A) and B), of polymers prepared from radically polymerizable monomers, wherein the percentages of A) and B) add up to 100, based on the weight of resin solids of A) and B). The present invention relates also to substrates coated with these strippable coating compositions. In addition, the present invention relates to the use of the stripped coatings as recycled material by mechanically comminuting the stripped coatings, optionally after cleaning, and then either pressing them in heatable presses to form sheets, or extruding them in an extruder to form endless thermoplastic threads, and then processing the resulting threads by known granulating methods to form cylindrical, spherical, lenticular or rhombic granules.

Abstract: A breathable polyurethane having an upright moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) of more than about 500 gms/m2/24 hr comprises: (a) poly(alkylene oxide) side-chain units in an amount comprising about 12 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of said polyurethane, wherein (i) alkylene oxide groups in said poly(alkylene oxide) side-chain units have from 2 to 10 carbon atoms and are unsubstituted, substituted, or both unsubstituted and substituted, (ii) at least about 50 wt. % of said alkylene oxide groups are ethylene oxide, and (iii) said amount of said side-chain units is (i) at least about 30 wt. % when the molecular weight of said side-chain units is less than about 600 grams/mole, (ii) at least about 15 wt. % when the molecular weight of said side-chain units is from about 600 to about 1,000 grams/mole, and at least about 12 wt. % when the molecular weight of said side-chain units is more than about 1,000 grams/mole, and (b) poly(ethylene oxide) main-chain units in an amount comprising less than about 25 wt.

Abstract: The invention describes a solid glass composite comprising glass granules and a binder resin which may be used in a wide range of applications, for example, flooring, furniture, lighting, work surfaces and architectural features.

Abstract: The invention relates to a color pigmented moisture-curing polyurethane coating that cures to form a film having a matte finish, as well as methods of producing the coating. The coating is suitable for use as a protective and/or decorative coating. The coating comprises one or more specified color pigments, polyisocyanates, polyols, tertiary amines, and a matting agent or agents. The combination of constituents provide a finished form coating with highly controlled gloss and sheen characteristics. Additional optional ingredients may be added to the coating composition, including catalysts, ultraviolet light stabilizers, wetting agents, solvents, and agents to increase slip and flow.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) with a low tendency towards surface tackiness of the granules are prepared by applying at least one wetting agent satisfying specified criteria and at least one solid powdering agent to the TPU before and/or after comminution of the TPU.

Abstract: A polymeric electrolyte and a lithium battery lithium employing the same. The polymeric electrolyte includes a cross-linked polyether urethane prepared by reacting a pre-polymer having a polyethylene oxide backbone and terminated with NCO, with a cross-linking agent, organic solvent and lithium salt. Since the polymeric electrolyte is electrochemically stable, a lithium battery having improved reliability and safety can be obtained by employing the polymeric electrolyte.

Abstract: A photoreactive adhesive composition which is of the one-pack type, has excellent workability, cures upon irradiation with light, and can have sufficient initial adhesion strength and heat resistance immediately after bonding. The photoreactive adhesive composition comprises a urethane prepolymer and a compound which generates an amine upon irradiation with light, wherein the amine-generating compound is a cobalt/amine complex, O-acyloxime, or carbamic acid derivative.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of aqueous emulsions of blocked (poly)isocyanates, this process comprising the steps consisting successively in: a) placing an isocyanate composition containing free isocyanate functions in contact with at least one blocking agent A in the presence of a surfactant B and an aqueous phase, the said isocyanate composition being added gradually to a stock containing at least some of the aqueous phase and at least some of the blocking agent; and optionally, b) subjecting the mixture obtained to a shear (speed gradient) of greater than 1000 s?1, preferably greater than 20,000 s?1 and less than 1,000,000 s?1, preferably less than 200,000 s?1, and c) repeating step b), optionally after step a) has been repeated, until a stable emulsion is obtained whose particles have a Sauter diameter of greater than 0.1 ?m, preferably 0.2 ?m, and less than 5 ?m, preferably less than 2 ?m, and a dispersion width of less than 5 ?m.

Abstract: VOC components are retained within a substrate by coating the substrate with a composition to form an ionically crosslinked polymer matrix in a coating. Methods, compositions, coatings and articles that are coated are described.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention includes a foam prepared from a resin comprising: one or more saccharides; one or more isocyanates; one or more resin polyols; and water. The foam may be for example polyurethane foam or polycyanurate foam, either flexible or rigid. Another embodiment includes a method for preparing a foam comprising: forming a resin by mixing one or more saccharides with one or more isocyanates and then mixing the one or more saccharides and the one or more isocyanates with water; and admixing one or more foam polyols to the resin. Another embodiment includes a method for manufacturing a foam derived from an isocyanate, comprising replacing all or a portion of the isocyanate with a resin comprising: one or more saccharides; one or more isocyanates; one or more resin polyols; and water. Another embodiment includes an article of manufacture comprising such foam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new hydrogels with improved mechanical properties and methods of their preparation. The hydrogels are formed from hydrophilic polymers having function hydroxyl groups and have low elasticity modulus typically less than about 10 kPa, a tensile strength above 1 MPa, an elongation above 50% which makes suitable as medical implants, in particular intraocular lenses. The hydrogels are prepared by a crosslinking method with a comparatively low concentration of hydrophilic polymer of a sufficiently high molecular weight dissolved in a good solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for processing floor coverings (100), such as carpet and/or carpet tile, having at least one layer containing a polyurethane (104), such that at least this polyurethane—containing layer (104) can be recycled and reused. The method involves contacting the floor covering (100) with an organic polyol (110) and heating (120) it, so that the polyurethane—containing layer (104) softens and/or partially liquefies, but can be resolidified by contact with additional polyisocyanate (140).