Abstract: An autoxidisable coating composition comprising i) 10 to 60 wt % of an autoxidisable material with: a) a number average molecular weight <4500 g/mol; b) optionally 1 to 20 carbohydrate units; c) a fatty acid content of ?60 wt %; d) a viscosity at 100% solids in the range of from 0.05 to 5 Pa·s at 20+/?5° C. at a shear rate of 5000 s?1; ii) 90 to 40 wt % of an autoxidisable urethanised resin with: e) a number average molecular weight ?4000 g/mol; f) a fatty acid content of ?50 wt %; g) an acid value in the range of from 0 to 20 mgKOH/g resin; h) an isocyanate content in the range of from 1 to 35 wt % by weight of autoxidisable urethanised resin; where i)+ii)=100 wt %, based on the total solids content of the autoxidisable coating composition.

Abstract: Provided is a photocurable moisture-proof insulating coating material which places little burden on the environment and has excellent surface curability with low irradiation. In addition, this photocurable moisture-proof insulating coating material is hydrophobic and exhibits high adhesion to a substrate material. Also provided is a novel urethane (meth)acrylate which is used for this moisture-proof insulating coating material. A urethane (meth)acrylate of the present invention is obtained by reacting (a) a polyester polyol that has a structural unit derived from a hydrogenated dimer acid and a structural unit derived from a hydrogenated dimer diol, (b) a polyisocyanate compound and (c) a hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acrylate. A moisture-proof insulating coating material of the present invention contains this urethane (meth)acrylate and a (meth)acryloyl group-containing compound that does not contain a silicon atom.

Abstract: Polyester polyols containing adducts formed from Diels-Alder and Ene reactions are disclosed. Processes for making the polyester polyols and uses of the polyester polyols as polyurethane coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, and foams are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the polyester polyols contain biorenewable adducts based on maleic anhydride and farnesene and have particular application in making rigid and flexible polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foams.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a moisture-curable polyurethane hot-melt resin composition having excellent waterproof properties, drop impact resistance, and flexibility. The present invention provides a moisture-curable polyurethane hot-melt resin composition containing a urethane prepolymer having an isocyanate group, the urethane prepolymer being produced through a reaction of a polyol (A) with a polyisocyanate (B), wherein the polyol (A) contains a polyether polyol (A-1), a crystalline polyester polyol (A-2), an amorphous polyester polyol (A-3), and an acrylic polyol (A-4). The present invention also provides an adhesive containing such a composition and an article in which such a composition is used.

Abstract: Golf balls containing at least one layer made from a thermoplastic polyurethane or polyurethane-urea that is the reaction product of a polyisocyanate with moisture-resistant polyol and a curing agent are provided. The moisture-resistant polyol may be prepared by dimerizing unsaturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acid or ester containing 10 to 60 carbon atoms followed by reacting it with a monomeric, oligomeric, or polymeric diol. In one preferred version, the moisture-resistant polyol is a branched polyester polyol containing 36 carbon atoms. The composition can be prepared using prepolymer or one-shot manufacturing techniques. The resulting golf ball has desirable playing performance properties including high resiliency, toughness, impact durability, moisture-resistance, and soft feel.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a moisture-permeable film having superior moisture permeability and flexibility at levels enabling the use thereof in the production of textile products such as clothes, while also not being susceptible to the occurrence of decreases in surface quality caused by roughening.

Abstract: A low-molecular-weight polyester resin which can elasticize a resin suitably and can be used for various purposes, various resins obtained by using the resin, and the purposes thereof. The polyester resin is obtained by polymerizing a monomer composition containing 10 to 90 weight % of a linear dicarboxylic acid and/or diol having at least 8 carbon atoms (I), 5 to 80 weight % of a branched dicarboxylic acid and/or diol having at least 4 carbon atoms (II-1) and/or 2 to 40 weight % of at least one polyfunctional monomer (II-2) selected from the group consisting of polyols, polycarboxylic acids and hydroxycarboxylic acids having 3 or more functional groups respectively and which has the number average molecular weight of 500 to 5000 and is amorphous.

Abstract: A polyurethane dispersion is prepared by reacting a hydroxy-functional sulfonated unsaturated alkyd with an isocyanate in the presence of one or more vinyl monomers to form a blend containing the vinyl monomers and a sulfonated polyurethane polymer containing ethylenic groups. The blend is dispersed in water and the vinyl monomers are reacted by free radical polymerization.

Abstract: Safety cast compositions for the prevention of thermal injury are provided basically comprising a curable casting material, a flexible substrate coated or impregnated with the casting material and a thermochromic material. Methods for using the safety cast to prevent cast burns in patients in need of immobilizing a body member are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispersing agent comprising: the reaction product of A one or more polyisocyanates having an average functionality of from 2.0 to 5, with B a mixture from B1 monohydroxyl compounds, and B2 monohydroxy-, monocarboxylic acid compounds to form an intermediate, followed by reacting the intermediate with C an unsaturated monohydroxy functional anchoring group.

Abstract: Urethane modified water-reducible alkyd resins ABCD, comprising moieties derived from polyhydric alcohols A, modified fatty acids B made h? grafting olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acids B2 onto fatty acids B1, ungrafted fatty acids C and polyfunctional isocyanates D, a process for their production, and a method of use thereof in coating binders