Abstract: A coating composition useful for a finish for automobiles and trucks in which the film forming binder contains reactive binder components of about(a) 25-90% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of an acrylic polymer having at least two reactive anhydride groups composed of polymerized monomers of an ethylenically unsaturated anhydride and polymerized monomers from the group consisting of alkyl methacrylate, alkyl acrylate and any mixtures thereof, wherein the alkyl groups have 1-8 carbon atoms and the polymer has a weight average molecular weight of about 2,000-50,000;(b) 5-50% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a glycidyl component having at least two reactive glycidyl groups;(c) 5-50% by weight, based on the weight of the binder of an acid functional monomeric, oligomeric or polymeric compound which may or may not contain hydroxyl functionality; andthe composition contains about 0.1-5% by weight; based on the weight of the binder, of a catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention describes the use of 1,3-dialkylimidazole-2-thiones as a catalyst for epoxy/anhydride reactions (and other reactions) and a method of making these catalysts. Epoxy/anhydride coatings containing these improved catalysts offer the following advantages: improved appearance (especially since even weeks after application the coatings still have a "wet" look); better pot-life; improved resistance to alkaline substances which will improve durability; improved solubility; and coatings which have a reduced volatile organic content (VOC).

Abstract: The adhesive properties of a hot melt adhesive, comprising a base polymer and a tackifying resin, can be improved by introducing into the hot melt adhesive an epoxy adduct comprising the reaction product between a compound such as a polymer having at least one active hydrogen and an epoxy compound.

Abstract: A coating composition useful for a finish for automobiles and trucks in which the film forming binder contains reactive binder components of about(a) 25-90% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of an acrylic polymer having at least two reactive anhydride groups composed of polymerized monomers of an ethylenically unsaturated anhydride and polymerized monomers from the group consisting of alkyl methacrylate, alkyl acrylate and any mixtures thereof, wherein the alkyl groups have 1-8 carbon atoms and the polymer has a weight average molecular weight of about 2,000-50,000;(b) 5-50% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a glycidyl component having at least two reactive glycidyl groups; and(c) 0.1-7% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a phosphonium catalyst or a blend of a phosphonium catalyst and a tertiary amine catalyst which may or may not contain hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: Stable aqueous acrylic resin dispersions are made from a dispersion in water of the reaction product of a carboxylic acid containing acrylic resin and a diglycidyl ether of a polyoxyalkylene glycol.

Abstract: A coating composition useful for a finish for automobiles and trucks in which the film forming binder contains reactive binder components of about(a) 25-90% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of an acrylic polymer having at least two reactive anhydride groups composed of polymerized monomers of an ethylenically unsaturated anhydride and polymerized monomers from the group consisting of alkyl methacrylate, alkyl acrylate and any mixtures thereof, wherein the alkyl groups have 1-8 carbon atoms and the polymer has a weight average molecular weight of about 2,000-50,000;5-50% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a glycidyl component having at least two reactive glycidyl groups;5-50% by weight, based on weight of the binder, of a polymeric component containing multiple hydroxy groups; andthe composition contains about 0.1-5% by weight; based on the weight of the binder, of a catalyst.

Abstract: Flexible thermoplastic epoxy resins are prepared by reacting (1) an advanced epoxy resin prepared by reacting a mixture of an aromatic based epoxy resin and an aliphatic based epoxy resin with a polyhydric phenol in the presence of an advancement catalyst with (2) a monocarboxylic acid or anhydride thereof; reacting the resultant product with a mixture of an aromatic based epoxy resin and a monofunctional material reactive with vicinal epoxy groups; and reacting the resultant product with a carboxyl terminated elastomer. These resins are particularly useful in formulating pavement marking paints.

Abstract: A process is provided for the production of a highly water-absorbing resin comprising a polymer obtained by polymerizing a monomer composition mainly composed of an ethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acid and/or an alkali metal salt thereof. The process comprises incorporating an oil-soluble polyfunctional epoxy compound having a solubility in 100 g of water at 20.degree. C. of not more than 0.3 g into the polymer by adding 0.0005-3 parts by weight of the oil-soluble polyfunctional epoxy compound to 100 parts by weight of the polymer or the monomer composition to be subjected to polymerization and thereby causing crosslinking.

Abstract: Hydrophilic polymer, as microbeads insoluble in water, based on acrylic acid and an alkali metal acrylate constituted by an acrylic acid - potassium acrylate copolymer, cross-linked with 100 ppm to 3,000 ppm relative to the total weight of monomers of one or more cross-linking agents chosen from the group constituted by the products of general formula I: ##STR1## A=a bivalent radical derived from a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkane presenting an absorption capacity for a salty physiological solution of 30 to 70 g per gram and from 10 to 35 g per gram under pressure, preparation process and use notably in articles of hygiene.

Abstract: Fibrous material, in particular shoddy from synthetic fiber wastes, can be compacted into thermally and acoustically insulating boards and moldings by mixing with a pulverulent adhesive comprising a hot-melt adhesive and a solid epoxy resin/curing agent system and heating the mixture under pressure in a mold to a temperature at which the hot-melt adhesive becomes liquid and the epoxy resin reacts with its curing agent.

Abstract: A self-curing aqueous resin dispersion obtained by neutralizing a resin having at least one alicyclic epoxy group and at least two carboxyl groups in the molecule, with a base and dispersing the neutralized resin in water.

Abstract: An improved curing agent for use in coatings, laminates, moldings, castings and adhesives comprising the use of an amine-borane adduct along with a mixture of an anhydride polymer or copolymer having at least two anhydride groups and an epoxy polymer or copolymer having at least two epoxy groups. Also provided is an improved process for the preparation of tertiary amine borane curing agents.

Abstract: A method for the production of a highly water absorptive resin comprises the steps of neutralizing acrylic acid with alkali metal hydroxide to form an alkali metal acrylate; mixing the alkali metal acrylate, methacrylic acid, a polymerization initiator, and a first crosslinking agent; suspending and dispersing the mixture in an aqueous medium to for an initial mixture; polymerizing the initial mixture to produce a polymerized intermediate, and separating the moisture from the polymerized intermediate by azeotropic distillation to reduce the water content to 15-35% by weight; adding a second crosslinking agent, said second crosslinking agent having two epoxy radicals; and mixing "Syloid" of silicate, to form a highly water absorptive resin.

Abstract: An epoxy resin comprising an active hydrogen compound having at least three active hydrogen atoms capable of reacting with an epoxy group in its molecule or butadine or isoprene as a main monomer is modified with an oligomer having on average at least 1.5 equivalents of active hydrogen capable of reacting with an epoxy group in its molecule. An epoxy resin modified with a bisphenol and a compound having active hydrogen or acid anhydride groups capable of reacting with an epoxy group is also provided. A toner containing the epoxy resin as a binder is useful in electrostatography.

Abstract: A process for preparing an epoxy resin and a process for preparing a hardened and cured epoxy resin adhesive is provided, together with the epoxy resins and adhesives made thereby. The epoxy resin is prepared by mixing together about 76 parts per hundred of a novolac epoxy resin, about 19 parts per hundred of a bisphenol F epoxy resin, and about 5 parts per hundred of carboxy-terminated butadiene acrylonitrile, heating the mixture to a temperature of from about 290 to about 350 degrees Fahrenheit for a time of from about two to about three hours, and then cooling. An epoxy adhesive is prepared by mixing 100 parts of the material so prepared with about 20 parts of a curing agent consisting essentially of diethyltriamine. The resulting adhesive mixture has a paste-like consistency that is easily applied and cured at ambient temperature. The shear strength of the cured adhesive is about 4000 psi at ambient temperature and about 2000 psi at 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

Abstract: Damage tolerant composites comprising high strength filaments in the form of bundles or tows of continuous fiber and a tough phase separated, crosslinked epoxy resin matrix are disclosed. The crosslinked epoxy resin matrix comprises infusible particles that reside primarily between plies of the composite and critically have a median particle size between 10-75 microns. Prepregs for making the damage tolerant composites and methods of making such prepregs and the epoxy resin compositions thereof are also disclosed. The epoxy resin compositions comprise the infusible particles which become segregated as to size on a surface layer of the prepreg during the process of combining the high strength filaments of the prepreg and the resin containing the epoxy resin composition. Alternatively, the infusible particles may be disposed directly on the epoxy resin surface of the prepreg.

Abstract: A thermosetting powder coating composition and a coated article are disclosed. The composition comprises a coreactable particulate mixture of an acid group-containing acrylic polymer and a compatible epoxy novolac resin and an incompatible epoxy resin. The compositions have a good balance of properties and are useful as coatings for appliance, general industrial and automotive applications.

Abstract: This invention provides a pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising an acrylic copolymer component (A) which is at least in part an acetoacetyl group-containing acrylic copolymer and at least one curing component (B) selected from the class consisting of isocyanate compounds, epoxy compounds, aldehyde compounds, non-amino resin amine compounds, metal salts, metal alkoxides, metal chelate compounds, ammonium salts and hydrazine compounds.This adhesive composition is well-balanced in the triad of tack, adhesion, cohesion in adhesion technology and can be advantageously used in various applications such as adhesive tapes and labels.

Abstract: A heat-resistant resin composition, comprising (A) 30 to 95% by weight of at least oen unsaturated ester compound selected from the group consisting of (I) unsaturated ester compounds represented by the formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 s independently stand for one member selected from the class consisting of ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently stand for a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and a hydrogen atom, and at least one R.sup.1 stands for ##STR3## wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently stand for a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R.sup.2 s independently stand for an atom or an organic group selected from the class consisting of a hydrogen atom, halogen atoms, a methoxy group, and alkyl groups of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and m stands for 0 or an integer in the range of 1 to 10, and (II) unsaturated ester compounds represented by the formula II; ##STR4## wherein R.sup.5 s independently stand for one member selected from the class consisting of ##STR5## wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: Preformed carboxylated rubber particles are effective for toughening fiber reinforced composite structures based on thermoset resins such as epoxy resin formulations. The composites are effectively toughened by adding the carboxylated rubber particles to the matrix resin prior to curing the composite.

Abstract: A coating composition useful for a finish for automobiles and trucks in which the film forming binder contains reactive binder components of about(a) 25-94% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of an acrylic polymer having at least two reactive anhydride groups composed of polymerized monomers of an ethylenically unsaturated anhydride and polymerized monomers from the group consisting of alkyl methacrylate, alkyl acrylate and any mixtures thereof, wherein the alkyl groups have 1-8 carbon atoms and the polymer has a weight average molecular weight of about 2,000-50,000;(b) 5-50% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a glycidyl component having at least two reactive glycidyl groups;(c) 1-40% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a self-stabilized dispersed resin; andthe composition contains about 0.1-5% by weight; based on the weight of the binder, of a catalyst.

Abstract: An epoxy resin based powder coating composition is disclosed, comprising an epoxy resin, a reaction product of dicyclopentadiene and maleic anhydride, and a cure accelerator.The coating composition may further comprise an aromatic acid anhydride based curing agent, an impact modifier and a surface smoothing agent.The coating composition has stable powder characteristic and provides good heat resistance and electrical insulation.

Abstract: Flame sprayable coating compositions are prepared from (A) a melt blended, pre-reacted component comprising (1) from about 75 to about 98 percent by weight of at least one solid epoxy resin having a degree of polymerization of from about 0 to about 7; and (2) from about 5 to about 15 percent by weight of at least one olefinic polymer containing from about 0.1 to about 55 percent by weight of a group reactive with vicinal epoxy groups; (B) a melt blended, pre-reacted component comprising (3) from about 10 to about 60 percent by weight of at least one solid epoxy resin having a degree of polymerization of from about 1 to about 6; and (4) from about 40 to about 90 percent by weight of at least one olefinic polymer containing from about 0.

Abstract: A process for preparing a sterically stabilized non aqueous dispersion of a polyepoxide of epoxy equivalent weight in the range 350 to infinity, which comprises reacting a sterically stabilized non-aqueous dispersion of a compound with at least two epoxy groups with a diol of formula (1) ##STR1## in which B is a group of formula (2) ##STR2## where D is a methylene group or propane -2, 2-diyl.

Abstract: A thermosetting powder coating composition and a coated article are disclosed. The composition comprises a coreactable particulate mixture of an acid group-containing acrylic polymer and a compatible epoxy novolac resin and an incompatible epoxy resin. The compositions have a good balance of properties and are useful as coatings for appliance, general industrial and automotive applications.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition useful as an adhesive comprises (a) 100 parts by weight of an epoxy resin or a mixture of epoxy resins, (b) from 1-20 parts by weight of an acrylic oligomer, (c) from 5-150 parts by weight of an amine, and (d) from 10-200 parts by weight of a nitrile rubber having a terminal amine group.

Abstract: A coating composition useful for a finish for automobiles and trucks in which the film forming binder contains reactive binder components of about(a) 25-94% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of an acrylic polymer having at least two reactive anhydride groups composed of polymerized monomers of an ethylenically unsaturated anhydride and polymerized monomers from the group consisting of alkyl methacrylate, alkyl acrylate and any mixtures thereof, wherein the alkyl groups have 1-8 carbon atoms and the polymer has a weight average molecular weight of about 2,000-50,000;(b) 5-50% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a glycidyl component having at least two reactive glycidyl groups;(c) 1-40% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a self-stabilized dispersed resin; andthe composition contains about 0.1-5% by weight; based on the weight of the binder, of a catalyst.

Abstract: A coating composition useful for a finish for automobiles and trucks in which the film forming binder contains reactive binder components of about(a) 25-90% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of an acrylic polymer having at least two reactive anhydride groups composed of polymerized monomers of an ethylenically unsaturated anhydride and polymerized monomers from the group consisting of alkyl methacrylate, alkyl acrylate and any mixtures thereof, wherein the alkyl groups have 1-8 carbon atoms and the polymer has a weight average molecular weight of about 2,000-50,000;(b) 5-50% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a glycidyl component having at least two reactive glycidyl groups; and(c) 0.1-7% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a phosphonium catalyst or a blend of a phosphonium catalyst and a tertiary amine catalyst which may or may not contain hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: This invention provides a coating composition comprising a basic nitrogen-containing acrylic resin, a polyepoxy compound and a carboxyl group-containing acrylic resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a soluble acrylate copolymer which can be obtained by copolymerization of more than 3 to 30% by weight, based on the total weight of all the monomers, of a monomer with at least 2 polymerizable, olefinically unsaturated double bonds, monomers which carry functional groups and other monomers with a polymerizable double bond, the acid number of the acrylate resin being 15 to 200. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the acrylate copolymers and coatings based thereon and based on polyepoxides.

Abstract: An electroconductive coating composition for a plastics substrate, such as a poly(ethylene terephthalate) film, comprises a polymeric electrolyte and a polyepoxy resin. Surface conductivity may be promoted by the inclusion of an enhancer or by treatment with an interactive solvent medium. Substrates coated with the composition exhibit substantially permanent antistatic characteristics when subjected to photographic processing techniques.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyester composition comprising (a) 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polyester; (b) 0.005-10 parts by weight of an epoxy compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein Ar means C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 aromatic group or C.sub.6 l-C.sub.20 alicyclic group, n means an integer of 0-20); and (c) 1-70 parts by weight of at least one elastomer which has at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of epoxy groups, carboxyl group, carboxylate ester groups, carboxylic acid amide groups, acid anhydride group, imide groups, carboxylate salt groups, hydroxyl group, amino group and cyano group, the elastomer having a tensile modulus of 1-6,000 kg/cm.sup.2. The polyester resin composition of the present invention can easily be molded and the obtained molded article excells in mechanical properties such as impact strength.

Abstract: Flexible thermoplastic epoxy resins are prepared by reacting (1) an advanced epoxy resin prepared by reacting a mixture of an aromatic based epoxy resin and an aliphatic based epoxy resin with a polyhydric phenol in the presence of an advancement catalyst with (2) a monocarboxylic acid or anhydride thereof; reacting the resultant product with a mixture of an armotic based epoxy resin and a monofunctional material reactive with vicinal epoxy groups; and reacting the resultant product with a carboxyl terminated elastomer. These resins are particularly useful in formulating pavement marking paints.

Abstract: The adhesive properties of a hot melt adhesive, comprising a base polymer and a tackifying resin, can be improved by introducing into the hot melt adhesive an epoxy adduct comprising the reaction product between a compound such as a polymer having at least one active hydrogen and an epoxy compound.

Abstract: Water-dilutable paint binders for the formulation of ecological stoving paints containing only minor quantities of organic solvents are described. The binders are partial condensation products of (A) a polycondensation, polymerization, or polyaddition resin as the film-forming polycarboxy compound (PC-component), and (B) an epoxy resin amine adduct (PH-component) carrying hydroxy groups and being water-insoluble under normal processing conditions. The products afford improved corrosion resistance and are particularly suited for the formulation of primers, intercoats (primer surfacers), and single coat paints.

Abstract: Curable compositions which comprise:(i) an acid-functional compound having an average of at least two carboxylic acid groups per molecule; and(ii) an anhydride-functional compound having an average of at least two cyclic carboxylic acid anhdyride groups per molecule; and(iii) an epoxy-functional compound having an average of at least one epoxy group per molecule; and(iv) a hydroxy-functional compound having an average of at least two hydroxyl groups per molecule;wherein at least one of the compounds (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) comprises a film forming polymer.

Abstract: A one package, stable curable composition contains:(a) a nonfunctional polydiene;(b) a polyepoxide;(c) a sulfur and zinc containing vulcanization system adapted to cure the polydiene and the polyepoxide; and(d) an anhydride containing material effective to promote adhesion of the curable composition to metal, wherein the anhydride containing material remains essentially unreacted with the epoxide and is combined in a manner to obtain dissolution of the anhydride containing material in the epoxide.The aforesaid curable composition is suitable for use as an adhesive or sealant.

Abstract: Thermosetting powder coatings are provided which comprise a high epoxide equivalent weight epoxy resin or mixture of epoxy resins, a cure catalyst for the epoxy resin, an acrylic resin and a polyamide resin. These powder coatings are useful for forming corrosion resistant, essentially crack-free coating on metal cable, especially cable which is subjected to post-tensioning.

Abstract: Epoxy resin materials essentially contain(A) an epoxy resin having a mean molecular weight of from 300 to 6,000 and on average from 1.5 to 3.0 epoxy groups in the molecule and(B) a polyacrylate resin obtainable by polymerization of essentially(b.sub.1) from 30 to 95% by weight of esters of acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid and/or ethylacrylic acid with C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alcohols in the presence of(b.sub.2) from 5 to 70% by weight of carboxyl-containing copolymers having a mean molecular weight of from 500 to 20,000, obtainable by bulk or solution polymerizationand are used for heat-curable finishes, adhesive bonds and coatings.

Abstract: This invention is directed to polymers (including oligomers) that contain (N-substituted carbamoyloxy)alkanoyloxyalkyl acrylates, to a process for their preparation by reacting the carbamoyloxy alkanoyloxyalkyl acrylates with other ethylenically unsaturated monomers, and to coating, ink, adhesive, and sealant compositions (including the cured coatings, inks, adhesives, and sealants) that are obtained by crosslinking the above compositions by various means. The cured compositions, which are, for example, high-quality industrial finishes, sealants or encapsulants, are made by incorporation of various conventional crosslinking agents and other normally-used formulating ingredients with the polymeric compositions of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermally-curable, one-part epoxy adhesive composition comprising: (1) a glycidyl ether epoxide having a048477475 n epoxy functionality grater than one and a molecular weight between about 150 and 10,000; (2) a catalyst comprising (i) an acid of the formula H.sup.+ SbF.sub.5 X.sup.- wherein X is halogen, hydroxy, or --OR where --OR is the residue of an aliphatic or aromatic alcohol having a molecular weight less than about 10,000 and (ii) N,N-diethyl-o-toluidine; (3) an aliphatic or non-aromatic cyclic polyol having about 2 to 18 carbon atoms, at least two hydroxy groups of which are primary or secondary, and being free of electron-withdrawing substituents, amine substituents, or large substituents that cause steric hindrance in the .alpha.-position in relation to the carbon attached to the methylol group of the polyol; and (4) a toughening agent that does not react with the epoxide during curing and has an epoxide compatible component and an epoxide incompatible component.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer is described which comprises a blend of (a) a carboxylated butadieneacrylonitrile elastomer and (b) an ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer which has been at least partially neutralized with a metal ion, the blend of (a) and (b) having been dynamically crosslinked with an epoxy crosslinking agent having a minimum of 2 epoxy moieties per molecule.

Abstract: Described are novel thermosetting epoxy resin compositions suitable for making cured resins, prepregs and stiff, tough thermoset composites. The thermosetting compositions comprise a polyepoxide component, an amine hardner and a specified amount of certain aromatic oligomers containing functional groups which are reactive with the polyepoxide and/or hardener under curing conditions for the composition. The cured resins have a multiphase morphology which comprises at least one glassy continuous phase and at least one glassy discontinuous phase and have a fracture toughness, K.sub.IC, of at least 1.0 MPam.sup.1/2.

Abstract: A coating composition useful for a finish for automobiles and trucks in which the film forming binder contains two reactive binder components of about(a) 50-95% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of an acrylic polymer having at least two reactive anhydride groups composed of polymerized monomers of an ethylenically unsaturated anhydride and polymerized monomers from the group consisting of alkyl methacrylate, alkyl acrylate and any mixtures thereof, wherein the alkyl groups have 1-8 carbon atoms and the polymer has a weight average molecular weight of about 2,000-50,000;(b) 5-50% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a glycidyl component having at least two reactive glycidyl groups; andthe composition contains about 0.1-5% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a catalyst; and wherein the composition upon curing forms a hard, glossy and tack free finish.

Abstract: Epoxy and epoxy novolak resins are impact modified by adding an effective amount of an acrylamide diene nitrile rubber terpolymer to the resin. In a preferred embodiment, the acrylamide diene nitrile rubber includes an acid or ester group attached to the acrylamide portion of the polymer generally through a thiol group. The liquid terpolymer is reacted in the presence of acid catalysts with the resin to provide impact modification.

Abstract: A highly absorptive resin is produced by crosslinking a starting polymer being hydrophilic, having a carboxylic group or a carboxylate group, having a water content of 10 to 40 percent by weight, with a polyglycidyl ether having 4 or more epoxy groups, being water-soluble. The resin has a long life in absorption.

Abstract: For use in sealing semiconductors, an epoxy resin composition is provided which comprises an epoxy resin, a curing agent, a filler and a modifier, wherein the modifier is a diene polymer or acrylic polymer having an iodine number of not more than 120 or both included in an amount of 1 to 50 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the epoxy resin.

Abstract: Damage tolerant composites comprising high strength filaments in the form of bundles or tows of continuous fiber and a tough phase separated, crosslinked epoxy resin matrix are disclosed. The crosslinked epoxy resin matrix comprises infusible particles made from a rubber polymer that reside primarily between piles of the composite and critically have a median particle size between 10-75 microns. Prepregs for making the damage tolerant composites and methods of making such prepregs and the epoxy resin compositions thereof are also disclosed. The epoxy resin compositions comprise the infusible particles which become segregated as to size on a surface layer of the prepreg during the process of combining the high strength filaments of the prepreg and the resin containing the epoxy resin composition.

Abstract: Epoxy resins contain a discontinuous phase dispersed therein, of grafted rubber particles having an insoluble rubber core and having a grafted shell containing a functionalized compound such as that provided by polymerized glycidyl methacrylate, which is reactive under curing conditions with a functionality of the epoxy resin phase. The dispersions are stable and are useful as curable coatings, and for providing toughened resins for structural applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat-curable binder mixture which comprises an organic synthetic resin A and a crosslinking agent B. Said synthetic resin A can be an epoxy resin, a polyester resin or an acrylate resin having a number average molecular weight of 500 to 20,000 and at least 0.2 equivalent per 100 g of resin of primary and/or secondary amino groups and/or hydroxyl groups, and said crosslinking agent B is an organic compound having at least 2 .beta.-alkoxyalkyl ester groups per molecule.