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: Polyurethane resin water dispersion being good in storage stability and excellent in initial adhesion and resistance to moist heat, and aqueous polyurethane adhesive employing the polyurethane resin water dispersion. The polyurethane resin water dispersion is produced in the manner that polyisocyanate is allowed to react with polycaprolactone polyol comprising polycaprolactone polyol having a number average molecular weight of not less than 3,000 and active-hydrogen-group-containing compound having anionic group, to synthesize isocyanate terminated prepolymer, first, and, then, the isocyanate terminated prepolymer thus produced is allowed to react with polyamine in water. The use of the polyurethane resin water dispersion can produce the aqueous polyurethane adhesive having improved storage stability, initial adhesion and resistance to moist heat.

Abstract: A latex paint composition comprises (a) a polymer having interpolymerized units that comprise units derived from styrene, methyl styrene, vinyl, or combinations thereof and units derived from one or more acrylates, methacrylates, acrylonitrile, or combinations thereof; (b) hiding pigment; (c) non-cellulosic thickener; and (d) a polyfluorourethane additive that is the reaction product of (i) at least one isocyanate reactant, (ii) at least one fluorochemical compound containing at least one Zerewitinoff hydrogen in an amount sufficient to react with about 5% to about 80% of the isocyanate groups, and (iii) at least one non-fluorinated compound; wherein said latex paint composition has a pigment volume concentration of at least 20% and less than its critical pigment volume concentration.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of a polyurethane resin obtainable from compounds including: (A) an organic polyisocyanate; (B) a polyester polyol containing an aromatic metal sulfonate group; (C) an aliphatic polyol being free from aromatic metal sulfonate and having a hydroxyl value of from 10 to 350; and (D) at least one of a polyamine and a polyol each having a molecular weight of 300 or lower, wherein the content of said aliphatic polyol unit (C) amounts to at least 55% by weight based on the solid content of said polyurethane resin. Also disclosed is an aqueous adhesive comprising the polyurethane resin aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: Increased health, safety, and environmental awareness motivated the development of new and improved water curing technology for formulating, manufacturing, and using water curable compositions (also referred to in the art as water induced urethanes). The present invention is based, at least in part, upon the concept of formulating NCO functional resins used in water curable compositions from one or more polyisocyanate constituents that comprise at least one sterically hindered isomer of diphenyl methane diisocyanate (MDI). These isomers have a combination of exceptionally low vapor pressure and suitable moisture reactivity that lead to numerous advantages. Due to their low volatility, these isomers may be substituted for all or a portion of the TDI content of a conventional water induced urethane formulation. Particularly preferred embodiments eliminate any TDI, have 100% solids, are solvent free, and are characterized by essentially zero VOC emissions with respect to isocyanate.

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: A method for producing self-emulsifiable, aqueous polyurethane resins by a) preparing a premix of polyol component including a least one diol having a molar mass of 500 to 5,000 Dalton, at least one polyhydroxyalkane at least one anionically modifiable dihydroxyalkane-carboxylic acid and 0 to 9 parts by weight of a solvent component in desired ratios; b) reacting a polyisocyanate component the premix from stage a) to give a polyurethane preadduct, c) reacting the polyurethane preadduct from stage b) with either the premix from stage a) or with an anionically modifiable dihydroxyalkanecarboxylic acid to give a polyurethane prepolymer; d) mixing the polyurethane prepolymer from stage c) with a prepared mixture of water, a neutralizing component and an antifoam component; and thereafter or simultaneously reacting the aqueous polyurethane prepolymer from stage d) with a chain-extending component which is diluted with water.

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: This invention aims to provide a favorable feel coating film having gently soft feel (comfortable feel), a coating composition for forming the coating film, and fine particles of a polymer for incorporation in the coating composition, and concerns with fine particles of lanolin-deposited polyurethane resin obtainable by reacting at least one of polyesters and polyethers with polyisocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups in a poor solvent in the presence of a lanolin derivative; a coating composition comprising (i) at least one binder resin selected from the group consisting of polyester resins and polyether resins, the binder resin having a specific glass transition temperature, a specific number average molecular weight and a specific hydroxyl value, (ii) polyisocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups, (iii) the fine particles of polyurethane resin as described above, and (iv) an organic solvent; and an article coated with the coating composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to fillers for plastics formulations based on polyurethane and the use thereof.

Abstract: Polyurethane or polyurethane polymer hybrid dispersions, with reduced hydrophilicity and methods for preparing and using them are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel resin for binding composite lignocellulosic, cellulosic and non-cellulosic products is disclosed. The resin is comprised of one or more isocyanates, one or more saccharides, one or more polyols, and water. Preferaby, the saccharide is a polysaccharide comprised of corn syrup. Preferably, the isocyanate is a polyisocyanate and the polyol is an ethylene glycol. Also disclosed are methods for preparing and applying the resin as well as the products prepared from the resin.

Abstract: An aqueous coating material comprising A) at least one polyester that is water-soluble or water-dispersible, B) at least one polyurethane acrylate that is water-soluble or water-dispersible, C) at least one amino resin that is itself water-soluble or water-dispersible or is water-soluble or water-dispersible in the presence of the polyester and the polyurethane acrylate, D) at least one of a color pigment, an effect pigment, a color and effect pigment, and a filler, and E) optionally at least one polyisocyanate. Also, processes for preparing and using the aqueous coating material.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to water resistant peelable protective and decorative clear or pigmented coating compositions and, more specifically, to aqueous and solvent based, polymeric coating compositions which form a protective and/or decorative coating and is removably adheres to a variety of substrates, including automotive paints, metals, glass, vinyl, plastics, concrete, natural and synthetic elastomers, and ceramics. The coatings can be either a flat film on the substrate, or a three-dimensional expandable foamy coating, and can be readily peeled off from the substrate as a whole piece. The coatings may be formulated for temporary or long-term protection depending upon the application. The peelable coatings can be applied as a paint, paste, film, or expandable foam cord whereby the expansion of the foam can be controlled by the formulation and applicator.

Abstract: Aqueous coating material comprising (A) water-dispersible hydroxy-functional binder component containing urethane groups, (B) water-dispersible binder component containing urethane groups and blocked isocyanate groups, (C) water-dispersible amino resin, and optionally (D) water-dispersible hydroxy-functional polyester, the binder component (B) being preparable by (B1) preparing a polyurethane prepolymer containing isocyanate groups from at least one polyol and at least one polyisocyanate, (B2) reacting the polyurethane prepolymer (B1) containing isocyanate groups with a chain extender to give a hydroxyl-containing chain-extended polyurethane prepolymer, (B3) reacting the hydroxyl-containing chain-extended polyurethane prepolymer (B2) with at least one polyisocyanate to give a further polyurethane prepolymer containing isocyanate groups, and (B4) blocking some or all of the isocyanate groups of the chain-extended polyurethane prepolymer (B3) containing isocyanate groups with a blocking agent to give a polyuret

Abstract: Functionalized silicas with 3-methacryloxypropylsilyl and/or glycidyloxypropylsilyl groups on the surface are prepared by mixing the silicas with the silane and heat-treating the mixture. The silicas are employed, for example, in solvent-containing coatings.

Abstract: A coating composition capable of forming an alkali-soluble lubricating film, which contains as main components an aqueous polyurethane composition (A) and a lubricating functionality-providing agent (B) at 1-30 wt % with respect to the solid content of the aqueous polyurethane composition, having excellent press moldability and scratch resistance, as well as lubricating surface treated metal articles with excellent press moldability and scratch resistance, that are coated with the coating composition to a dry film thickness of 0.5-5 &mgr;m. The coating composition preferably further contains as a main component silica particles (C) in an amount of 1-30 wt % with respect to the solid content of the aqueous polyurethane composition.

Abstract: A solvent-free polyurethane-polymer hybrid dispersion having a high solids content of polymer or formulation constituents is described, which is obtainable by a) the multistage preparation of a polyurethane base dispersion and b) by the subsequent preparation of a polyurethane-polymer hybrid dispersion. This polyurethane-polymer hybrid dispersion not only is distinguished by complete freedom from solvents and high solids contents in combination with low viscosity and a technically simple preparation process but also has excellent mechanical properties and, owing to the low hydrophilicity, high water resistance.

Abstract: A two-component water paint system that allows reliable formation of essentially bubble-free paint films having a thickness of at least 120 &mgr;m. The water paint system comprises an aqueous emulsion of a hydroxy-functional alkyd resin wherein the hydroxy-functional alkyd resin can be obtained from an oleic or fatty acid component, a polyvalent alcohol, a polyether polyol having a molecular weight of 400 to 8,000, a monobasic carboxylic acid and a polycarboxylic acid or the anhydride thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides a water based paint composition containing polyurethane resin which is formed by urethanation reaction of polyisocyanate compound with polyalkylene glycol and a further reaction of so formed isocyanate-containing prepolymer with a monohydric alcohol having at least 5 carbons, and water-soluble organic solvent having boiling point not higher than 150° C.; and provides also a process for forming multi-layered coating, which comprises applying onto a metallic object cationic electropaint, above-described water based paint composition, water based intermediate coating and top coating, by the order stated.

Abstract: The invention relates to water-dilutable polyurethanes containing structural units derived from 3,4-epoxy-1-butene and also to aqueous dispersions comprising these polyurethanes, to a process for preparing them and to use as aqueous oxidatively drying and/or UV-crosslinking coating compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyurethane-polyurea dispersions, also called PU dispersion, which contain aralkylamine-blocked isocyanate groups, and to their preparation and use. This blocking agent ahs a significantly lower deblocking temperature as compared with the prior art. Coatings produced from this dispersion have high hydrolysis resistances. The arylamine-blocked isocyanate groups are composed of polyisocyanates, polymeric polyols having average molar weights of 400 to 6000, at least one blocking agent, and either or both of nonionically hydrophilicizing compounds or compounds having at least one ionic or potentially ionic group.

Abstract: A polyurethane binder with a low content of readily volatile isocyanate-functional monomer is provided by a process of (a) reacting a first at least difunctional isocyanate and a first polyol component at an NCO:OH ratio less than 2 wherein the first at least difunctional isocyanate has an NCO group with a slower rate of reaction with the OH groups than a second NCO group to produce a reaction product containing free OH groups and reacting the reaction product with a second polyol and a second at least difunctional isocyanate wherein the second at least difunctional isocyanate has isocyanate groups with a more rapid rate of reaction with the OH groups than the predominent percentage of isocyanate groups present in the reaction product.

Abstract: Water-soluble films suitable for water-dissolvable packaging comprising a polyurethane polymer having defined amounts of poly(ethylene oxide) (and optionally poly(propylene oxide)) groups and acid (preferably carboxyl) groups at least 50% neutralised with a base, at least a proportion of which is of the non-volatile type, the polyurethane being made by chain extension of a urethane prepolymer. Also water-soluble packaging (sachets, capsules, bags) made from the films and their use in packaging various materials, and a process for the production of aqueous polyurethane solutions which may be used for making such films.

Abstract: An electrically conductive hydroprimer for plastics comprising I) at least one component comprising at least one aqueous polyurethane dispersion and at least one electrically conductive pigment; and II) at least one component comprising at least one polyisocyanate, wherein at least one of the components I and II comprise at least one aromatic solvent. Also, the use of the hydroprimer for producing multi-coat color and/or effect paint systems for plastic components and plastic components coated with the multi-coat paint systems.

Abstract: Polymer obtainable by a multistage polymerization process which involves conducting, in a first step, an aqueous-phase polymerization of at least one ethylenically monofunctional compound alone or together with at least one ethylenically difunctional or poly-functional compound together in the presence of a polyesterpolyol, polyurethane and/or polyacrylate; and, in a subsequent step, a reaction of the resulting product with at least one ethylenically monofunctional compound alone or together with at least one ethylenically difunctional or polyfunctional compound; followed by a reaction of the resulting product with a crosslinker; and its use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethanes and a process for preparing them. These polyester polyurethanes contain units corresponding to the following formulae (I) and (II): The polyester polyurethanes according to the present invention form pseudolatices and may be utilized as film-forming resin in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified polyisocyanate which is the reaction product of a polyisocyanate with 2-(cyclohexylamino)-ethanesulfonic acid and/or 3-(cyclohexylamino)-propanesulfonic acid, to a process for preparing these modified polyisocyanates, to coating compositions containing these modified polyisocyanates and to coated substrates prepared from these coating compositions.

Abstract: Latently crosslinking aqueous polyurethane dispersions contain I) a disperse phase (P.I) containing Ia) a polyurethane (Ia) which, in addition to hydrophilic groups which produce water dispersibility, carries carbodiimide groups and substantially no carboxyl groups or Ib) a physical mixture of Ibi) a polyurethane (Ibi) which carries hydrophilic groups which produce water dispersibility and carries substantially no carbodiimide or carboxyl groups, and Ibii) a carbodiimide (Ibii) which carries substantially no hydrophilic groups which produce water dispersibility, and II) a disperse phase (P.II) containing another polymer (II) which carries substantially no carbodiimide groups and is substantially derived from II.1) from 30 to 99.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of an aqueous dispersion of an anionic polyurethane in which initially a tertiary aminofunctional acrylic monomer is used as neutralizing agent for pendant carboxylic acid groups in dispersions of a polyurethane or a polyurethane/polyacrylate, whereafter the unsaturated monomers undergo in situ an addition polymerisation, optionally together with other unsaturated monomer. In the process the isocyanate terminated prepolymer may be reacted with 0-100% of a stoichiometric amount of a hydroxy functional unsaturated monomer before the dispersion in water. The tertiary amine functional usaturated monomer is preset in a ratio to the anionic residues to be neutralized in the polyurethane prepolymer from 0.3 to 2 and preferably from 0.7 to 1.5. Furthermore the amount of carboxylic acid functions in the isocyanate functional polyurethane prepolymer is from 1 to 15% and preferably from 2 to 10%.

Abstract: The aqueous-based cross-linkable binder composition comprising (A) an aqueous dispersion of an aldehyde-functional polyurethane having a number average molecular weight of more than 1,000 and an average aldehyde functionality of ≧2, which polyurethane comprises ionic and/or non-ionic dispersing groups, and (B) a low-molecular weight aldehyde-reactive cross-linker selected from the group of low-molecular weight polyamines and low-molecular weight compounds comprising at least one group of one of the formulae E1—CHR1—E2 and H—C—(E1E2E3), wherein —E1, —E2 and —E3 are independently chosen from electron-withdrawing groups such as —P(═O)—O—, —CO—, —CN, —SO2—, —NO2 and wherein R1 has the meaning of hydrogen or a hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyurethane solutions with alkoxysilane structural units, processes for the preparation of polyurethane solutions containing alkoxysilane structural units and the use of polyurethane solutions containing alkoxysilane structural units.

Abstract: A polyurethane which has a number average molecular weight Mn of from 3,000 to 50,000 and an acid number of from 10 to 35 and is preparable by reacting (a1) at least one polyesterpolyol having a number average molecular weight Mn of from 1,000 to 4,000, an acid number of from 0 to 15, and an OH number of from 35 to 150, based on acyclic aliphatic and cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acids, (a2) a mixture of at least one diol and one triol, (a3) at least one compound containing at least two isocyanate-reactive functional groups and at least one functional group capable of forming anions, and (a4) a mixture of at least one, acyclic aliphatic and at least one cycloaliphatic diisocyanate, to give an isocyanato-containing prepolymer that is then chain extended with a polyfunctional amine or amino alcohol and, if desired, is neutralized.

Abstract: UV- and heat-curable aqueous polyurethane dispersions comprise compounds attached via polyisocyanates and containing UV-polymerizable C═C double bonds, aliphatic diols incorporated by way of isocyanates and having a molecular weight of less than 500 g/mol, compounds attached via isocyanates and containing carboxylic acid or sulfonic acid groups and/or salts thereof, free hydroxyl groups, and compounds containing blocked isocyanate groups. They are suitable for coating heat-stable substrates such as metal substrates and may be used with advantage for automotive clearcoats.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersed polymeric composition for preparing the spill resistant carpet backing is provided. The aqueous dispersed polymeric composition of the present invention comprises an aqueous dispersed polymeric material, an inorganic filler, and a hydrophobic compound selected from the group consisting of a hydrophobic acid, a salt of a hydrophobic acid, and mixtures thereof. Alternatively, the inorganic filler is pretreated with the hydrophobic compound. Also, a kit and a method for preparing a spill resistant carpet backing from the aqueous dispersed polymeric composition is provided.

Abstract: A self-emulsifiable polyisocyanate with high functionality, having the average number of functional groups in 4.3 or more and a viscosity of 8,000 mPa·s (at 25° C.) or less, which is obtained by subjecting a modified polyisocyanate containing allophanate bonds and a poly(oxyalkylene)glycol monoalkyl ether (e) having oxyethylene bonds in a total amount of 30 mole % or more in its molecule to a urethanization reaction, said modified polyisocyanate being obtained by reacting a polyol (a) having the average number of functional groups in an amount of 2 or more with an organic polyisocyanate (b) in the presence of an allophanate-forming catalyst (c) comprising a zirconium carboxylate; and a process for producing the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are stable aqueous polyurethane latexes prepared from prepolymer formulations including a polyisocyanate component and polyol component, wherein from 5 to 40 percent of the weight of the polyol component is ethylene oxide in the form of ethylene oxide applied as an end cap onto a propylene oxide or higher oxyalkylene polyoxyalkylene polyol, and no more than 45 percent of the weight of polyol component is ethylene oxide. These latexes are prepared without the use of organic solvents.

Abstract: A coating composition consisting of at least four components, comprising a component (I) comprising at least one oligomeric or polymeric resin containing functional groups which react with isocyanate groups, as binder (A), a component (II) comprising at least one polyisocyanate as crosslinking agent (F), a component (III) which comprises water and is substantially free from acrylate copolymers (A) dispersed or dissolved therein, and a finely divided solid component (IV) which comprises at least one water-soluble or -dispersible finely divided solid acrylate copolymer (A); and also a process for producing a coating from a coating composition consisting of at least four components, which involves (1) mixing at least one component (I) with at least one component (II), to give the mixture (I/II); (2) mixing at least one component (III) with at least one finely divided solid component (IV), to give the mixture (III/IV); and then either (3) dispersing and/or dissolving the mixture (I/II) in the mixture (III/IV) or

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous and/or water-dilutable polyisocyanate crosslinkers blocked with diisopropylamine, to their preparation and use in one-component baking lacquers, for example as fillers in automotive lacquering.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-borne coating composition excellent in smoothness and film appearance. A water-borne coating composition comprising: an emulsion resin obtained by emulsion polymerization of an &agr;,&bgr;-ethylenically unsaturated monomer mixture and a urethane compound represented by the general formula (1) or (2): wherein the content of said urethane compound is 0.01 to 20% by weight on the solid basis relative to the resin solid in the coating composition. A method of forming a multilayer coating film comprising: applying a water-borne base coating to an article to be coated and then applying a clear coating thereonto, followed by curing by heating, wherein said water-borne base coating is the above-mentioned water-borne coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to carboxyl-containing monomers for use in preparing a polyurethane polymers, the carboxyl-containing monomers being the reaction product of a low molecular weight polyol compound and an acid anhydride in the presence of 5-500 ppm phosphoric acid, the carboxyl-containing monomer having a viscosity in the range of 3,000 to 100,000 centipoise, and having oligomer content of less than about 30 mg KOH/g. The present invention is also directed to methods of making the above carboxyl-containing monomers, as well as prepolymers and urethane polymers containing the above carboxyl-containing monomers.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to water resistant peelable protective and decorative clear or pigmented foam coating compositions and, more specifically, to aqueous and solvent based, polymeric coating compositions which form a protective and/or decorative coating and is removably adheres to a variety of substrates, including automotive paints, metals, glass, vinyl, plastics, concrete, natural and synthetic elastomers, and ceramics. The coatings present a three-dimensional expandable foamy coating, and can be readily peeled off from the substrate as a whole piece. The coatings may be formulated for temporary or long-term protection depending upon the application. The peelable coatings can be applied as a paint, paste, film, or expandable foam cord whereby the expansion of the foam can be controlled by the formulation and applicator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a component (A) containing, an aqueous alkali silicate solution and a primary amino-alcohol as a catalyst, and a component (B) containing a polyisocyanate. The present invention further relates to organo-mineral products which can be obtained by the transformation of polyisocyanates and aqueous alkali silicate solutions in the presence of a primary amino-alcohol as a catalyst. The organo-mineral products can be used as building, coating, sealing or insulating materials, or as a cement or adhesive.

Abstract: The invention relates to particular mixtures of polyisocyanates which are blocked with 3,5-dimethylpyrazole, and to the use thereof as crosslinking component in single-component stoving lacquers, especially automotive clear lacquers.

Abstract: The present inventors provides polyol-containing resin compositions for coatings which can give cured coating films having high hardness and at the same time high solid compositions to meet the recent resources saving and/or environmental protection requirements, and curable coating compositions having high reactivity at curing, giving the coating film with good appearance and the coatings with prolonged pot life. The invention is directed to a resin composition for coatings comprising a polyol (A1) or (A2), a polyether polyol (B) and a solvent (C), wherein the polyol (A1) comprises a hydroxyl-containing polymerizable unsaturated monomer and a ring structure-containing polymerizable unsaturated monomer as essential components and the polyol (A2) comprises a hydroxyl-containing polymerizable unsaturated monomer and a linear branched structure-containing polymerizable unsaturated monomer as essential components.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous polyurethane dispersions based on fatty acid dialkanolamides, to a process for preparing them and to use as coating compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a storage-stable, essentially aqueous one component dispersion, of a deactivated isocyanate and a isocyanate-reactive polymer which cross-links at low temperatures.

Abstract: A one-component dispersion comprising deactivated isocyanates which cross-links already at low temperatures (lower than 70° C.).

Abstract: A water-based liquid treatment composition for metal surfaces comprises water, (A) dissolved, dispersed, or both dissolved and dispersed urethane resin, acrylic resin; or both urethane and acrylic resins; (B) dissolved, dispersed, or both dissolved and dispersed curing agent molecules; (C) dispersed silica powder; (D) dispersed oxidized polyethylene wax with an average particle size of 0.01 to 0.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an ink which comprises mixing an ink vehicle, a colorant and a polyurethane resin emulsion.