Abstract: The present invention is a powder coating composition including a resin mixture of polyurethane resin and acrylic resin and a crosslinking agent. The resulting resin has good flexibility and resistance to stone chipping.

Abstract: An improved two component coating system based upon crosslinkable hydroxy containing polymers and a polyisocyanate crosslinker. The improvement resides in the utilization of a water-borne hydroxy-terminated polyurethane prepolymer/acrylate hybrid, preferably a hydroxy acrylate hybrid, in combination with a water-dispersible polyisocyanate.

Abstract: Powder coating composition which comprises a hybrid polymer system in granular form of a polymer A formable from monomer(s) by aqueous suspension polymerisation and a polymer B, different to A, which polymer system has been obtained using a process which comprises dissolving polymer B in monomeric material to be used in the formation of polymer A, polymerising the monomer(s) to form polymer A using an aqueous suspension polymerisation process, and removing the aqueous phase to form a hybrid of the polymers A and B in granular form, and wherein polymer A and polymer B bear functional groups for imparting curability to the hybrid polymer system, and wherein further the hybrid polymer system has a number average molecular weight within the range of from 1500 to 15,000.

Abstract: A mixture containsa) water-emulsifiable polyisocyanates andb) carbonic esters or lactones as organic solvents.

Abstract: Water-emulsifiable polyisocyanates, containinga) aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic polyisocyanates andb) reaction products of the abovementioned polyisocyanates with compounds which contain at least one group ##STR1## in short called a sulfo group, and at least one isocyanate-reactive group.

Abstract: A method for property modification of bulk polymers, by initially treating a short chain monomeric organic acid, having a carboxylic group (with dissociation constant between 10.sup.-2 to 10.sup.-6 cm.sup.-1, and less than 8 carbons); with a Group IA, IIA or IIB metal, metal oxide, peroxide, hydroxide, or halogens, for forming a metal ligand or complex metal salt of the acid. The bulk polymers are mixed with the complex metal salts and free radicals are introduced into the mixture by means of oxidizing materials, to functionalize the bulk polymer with ionic polymerization sites. A copolymer formation is effected between the monomeric organic metal salt anion and the bulk polymer, as catalyzed by the metal cation, at such sites. The polymerization is a substantially non-cross linked ionic one resulting from the dissociation parameters and the short chain length of the complex metal salt, which is maintained prior to copolymer formation.

Abstract: Graft polyvinyl acetals having acetal groups from etherified .omega.-hydroxy(poly)alkoxyalkanals, processes for their preparation and their usePolymeric acetals of polyvinyl alcohols grafted onto polyalkylene oxide graft bases or onto polyurethane graft bases, which contain acetal groups from etherified .omega.-hydroxy(poly)alkoxyalkanals of the formula (I), and processes for their preparation by acetalization of corresponding graft polyvinyl alcohols are described.The polymeric acetals according to the invention are polymers which are plasticized internally and in general obtainable in solid form and which can be processed to films, shaped articles or coatings by thermoplastic methods without external plasticizers. Mixed acetals with other aldehydes can also be prepared and allow wide variants in the properties, inter alia the solubilities in water or in organic solvents.

Abstract: Vibration-absorbing elastomeric composites, having improved vibration-damping properties with improved moldability and resin properties suitable for molded products, are obtained by reacting, insitu in a melted thermoplastic resin such as olefin-diene copolymer, a polyisocyanate with a polyol to form a polyurethane having a nitrogen atom content of at least 3% and having a solubility parameter which is higher by at least 2.5 than that of said thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: Grafted polymer particles are prepared by a free-radical addition polymerization mechanism using a flame produced by igniting a mixture of a combustible gas and an oxidant to heat at least a portion of the surface of a solid polymer particle to produce free-radicals thereon. At least one polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer is contacted and reacted with the free-radicals formed on the surface of the polymer to form a graft thereon.

Abstract: There are described aqueous dispersions of polyurethane resins, the production thereof and their use in aqueous coating agents, said dispersions being obtainable in aqueous or non-aqueous phase froma) polyurethane resins with at least one CH acidic group, an ionic or non-ionic hydrophilic group and, optionally, OH and/or NH groups, byb) introduction of olefinic double bonds by reaction withb.sub.1) compounds with a CH acidic group and an olefinic double bond, and/orb.sub.2) compounds with an olefinic double bond and also a group that is capable of reacting with CH acidic groups, and/orb.sub.3) compounds with an olefinic double bond and also a group that is capable of reacting with OH or NH groups, orb.sub.4) formaldehyde,whereupon, optionally, conversion into the aqueous phase and radical polymerization are effected.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for forming a hydrophobically modified emulsion, and the modified emulsion polymer obtained thereby. The emulsion polymer is formed by first combining hydrophobic polymeric compound and .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated monomer, to form a mixture and subjecting the mixture to high stress techniques to form surfactant stabilized particles of the hydrophobic polymer and monomers, in the aqueous phase. The .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated groups within the particles are co-polymerized to form a hydrophobically modified core polymer. Additional monomers including at least one .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated hydrophilic monomer are then added to the core polymer and polymerized by emulsion polymerization, to form a hydrophobically modified emulsion polymer.

Abstract: A class of unsaturated resins which are suitable for use in radiation curable coatings has been developed. The resins comprise N-vinyl-N-acyl oligomers made by reacting a secondary N-vinylamide with a polyisocyanate monomer which is reacted with at least one mono- or polyhydric alcohol to form a urethane linkage.

Abstract: Resins based on a copolymerizate reacted with by a polyisocyanate, partially and transitorily blocked in the form of urea by an amino derivative, in which i) the polymerizate is based on styrene, at least two acrylic monomers of formula (I), H.sub.2 C.dbd.C(R)--COOR.sub.1, where R.dbd.hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.1 .dbd.hydrogen, linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.14 alkyl radical, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl radical, and amongst which at least one of these acrylic monomers possesses a hydroxyl group, and at least one vinyl ester of a C.sub.9 -C.sub.19 trialkylacetic acid, ii) the polyisocyanate is chosen from the group of aliphatic polyisocyanates of formula (II) O.dbd.C.dbd.N--A--N.dbd.C.dbd.O where A represents a linear or branched C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 alkylene group and cyclic aromatic or cyclic aliphatic polyisocyanates and iii) this polyisocyanate is partially and transitorily blocked in the form of urea by a pyrazole group of formula (III) ##STR1## where R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 .dbd.H or C.sub.1 -C.

Abstract: A polymer material of the fluorine-containing polyurethane acrylate type for coating an optical fiber or for an optical fiber tape, the material being based on at least a diol, a diisocyanate, and an acrylate, and being characterized by the fact that at least one of the above compounds contains fluorine and that at least one of the above compounds contains sulfur.

Abstract: A resin composition curable through a Michael reaction between (a) a component having a plurality of .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated carbonyl groups and (b) a component having a plurality of activated methylene, activated methyne or hydroxyl groups is disclosed. The curing reaction is catalyzed with a quaternary ammonium, quaternary phosphonium or tertiary sulfonium salt in the presence of an epoxy compound independently added to the composition or covalently attacted to either component (a) or component (b).

Abstract: Polymeric, catalytically active compounds comprising polymer chains to which imidazole groups are linked terminally or laterally are used as catalysts for the dimerization of isocyanates.

Abstract: Water-dispersible polyisocyanate compositions based on aliphatic and aromatic diisocyanates and having an NCO content, based on solids, of 6 to 21% by weight, a weight ratio of incorporated TDI units to incorporated HDI units of 6:1 to 0.1:1 and a content of ethylene oxide units, arranged within terminal polyether chains, of 5 to 40% by weight; a method for the preparation of these polyisocyanate compositions by reacting a polyisocyanate component with monovalent polyether alcohols containing ethylene oxide units at an NCO/OH equivalent ratio of 2:1 to 120:1; and aqueous coating compositions containing these polyisocyanate compositions and polyhydroxyl compounds as the binder.

Abstract: Improved aqueous binder dispersions including polyurethanes and water-based physically drying coating compositions containing these aqueous dispersions which are particularly suitable for plain and metallic colored base coats employed for automotive repair lacquer coatings.

Abstract: Composite material produced from a first polyisocyanate-based mixture, from a second mixture comprising at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, at least one polyoxyalkylene polyamine and one ethylenically unsaturated polymer, and from a cross-linking catalyst. The first mixture comprises at least one polyisocyanate and at least one catalyst for reacting isocyanate functions with the ethylenically unsaturated polymer of the second mixture, and the second mixture comprises, for 100 parts by weight: 25 to 50 parts by weight of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, 50 to 75 parts by weight of an unsaturated amine polyester resin which is the product of the reaction between (a) an unsaturated polyol polyester prepolymer and (b) a polyoxyalkylene amine, the weight ratio (a)/(b) being at least equal to 0.8, and as much as 4 parts by weight of at least one cross-linking catalyst. Application in the production of high modulus heat-resistant moulded articles.

Abstract: A solution for forming a graft substrate containing a graft initiator, a catalyst for activating the graft initiator, a first component of water dispersable polymer and a second component of a monomer, each of which includes a functional group for reaction with an activated site on the substrate for grafting thereto and water. A method for grafting at least one of the components to a fiber, yarn or fabric substrate is also disclosed wherein increased flame retarding and yarn integrity is achieved while simultaneously allowing control of fabric porosity. This method does not significantly reduce fabric pliability as compared to uncoated fabric. Furthermore, the graft component may be selectively applied polymer to produce a preferred porosity range or a cutting pattern for the fabric substrate. A fabric, a portion of which includes a graft component or components thereon, forms another embodiment of the invention.

Abstract: A catalyzed polyurethane reactive hot melt adhesive is prepared from a reactive polyurethane prepolymer and 0.05 to 0.6% by weight of a 2,2'dimorpholinoethyl ether or di(2,6-dimethylmorpholinoethyl)ether catalyst. The adhesive is characterized by improved curing speed with little or no effect on the thermal stability.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition comprising a polyisocyanate compound and a fluorine-containing copolymer having hydroxyl groups, wherein the fluorine-containing copolymer having hydroxyl groups is a copolymer comprising 20-80 mol % of polymer units derived from a fluoroolefin and 0.1-25 mol % of polymer units derived from a monomer having a hydrophilic site, said polyisocyante compound and said fluorine-containing copolymer both being dispersed in water.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion type stain-proofing agent comprising an aqueous medium and fine particles containing a reaction product (A) and an addition polymer (B), wherein the reaction product (A) is a reaction product of a compound (a.sup.1) having a polyfluoroalkyl group and a group containing active hydrogen reactive with an isocyanate group, with a polyfunctional isocyanate compound (a.sup.2).

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition characterized by comprising (A) an epoxy resin containing an oxazolidone ring, (B) a halogen-containing epoxy resin and (C) a curing agent as its ingredients, wherein the ratio by weight of ingredients (A) to (B) is 5-100:95-0, the hydrolizable chlorine content of ingredients (A) and (B) is no more than 500 ppm and the amount of .alpha.-glycol is no more than 100 m eq/kg has excellent properties and can be employed as the materials for electronic applications and as paints, adhesives, molding materials, composite materials, laminates and sealing materials.

Abstract: A curing composition, for use in curing of an acrylic polyol-containing coating composition, contains from about 20 to about 70 percent of an aliphatic polyisocyanate, from about 20 to about 70 percent of an aliphatic polyisocyanate prepolymer, from about 0.01 to about 5.0 percent of an ultraviolet light stabilizer, and from about 0.25 to about 5.0 percent, based on the weight of the solids of the curing composition of a metal catalyst, and from about 20 to about 70 percent of an organic diluent, based on the total weight of resin and diluent of the curing composition. The curing composition provides a fast cure for the coating composition while having a sufficient gel time to allow practical application thereof the a basecoat.

Abstract: High impact strength cast sheet materials having an unnotched Charpy impact strength of at least 60 kJ/m.sup.2 comprise an interpenetrating network of a major amount of a reticulated methyl methacrylate polymer and from 3% to 8% by weight of an elastomeric polyurethane.

Abstract: The present Application relates to a polymer dispersion comprising an aqueous continuous phase and dispersed particles, which consist of a polymerized, water-soluble, urethane-modified allyl ether polyester and polymerized monomers, wherein at least two polymerized monomers A and B together with a water-soluble urethane-modified allyl ether polyester constitute the dispersion particle and are produced according to the core-shell model (multiphase).

Abstract: Low-molecular-weight, hydroxy-functional acrylate resins are disclosed. The resins are copolymers derived from an allylic alcohol or a propoxylated allylic alcohol, an acrylate or methacrylate monomer, and optionally, one or more additional ethylenic monomers. The resins are uniquely prepared without a chain-transfer agent or reaction solvent, and are useful in many thermoset polymer applications, including thermoset polyesters, polyurethanes, crosslinked polymeric resins, melamines, alkyds, uralkyds, and epoxy thermosets.

Abstract: For fastening anchoring means, such as anchor rods, in solid accommodating materials without expansion pressure, mortar compositions are used, which consist of a hardener and a resin. To improve the strength properties, vinyl ester urethane resin is employed, which optionally can be accelerated.

Abstract: A composite element which comprisesA) at least one top layer of polyvinyl chloride or a polyvinyl chloride-containing polymer mixture, andB) a preferably semirigid or rigid polyurethane foam, the top layer (A) or the polyurethane foam (B) or the two constituents (A) and (B) containing units of an .alpha.,.beta.-olefinically unsaturated polyester having a molecular weight factor per double bond of from 150 to 3000,a process for the production of composite elements of this type, and liquid, urethane-containing polyisocyanate mixtures based on diphenylmethane diisocyanates and higher homologs thereof and .alpha.,.beta.-olefinically unsaturated polyesters for the preparation of the polyurethane foam (B) are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heat curable coating compositions containing a binder consisting essentially ofA) prepolymers which have butanone oxime-blocked isocyanate groups and are prepared fromA1) (cyclo)aliphatic polyisocyanates andA2) an organic polyhydroxyl component in whichA2.1 ) 50 to 90% of the hydroxyl equivalents of component A2) are from polyester polyols,A2.2) 10 to 50% of the hydroxyl equivalents of component A2) are from polyacrylate polyols and/or alkoxylation products of bisphenol A andA2.3) 0 to 30 of the hydroxyl equivalents of component A2) are from other organic polyhydroxyl compounds, andB) cycloaliphatic polyamines having at least two primary amino groups,wherein components A) and B) are present in an equivalent ratio of blocked isocyanate groups to amino groups of 1:0.8 to 1:1.2.The invention also relates to the use of these coating compositions for producing decorative, flying-stone-resistant, thick topcoats on metallic substrates.

Abstract: Adhesive formulations are blends of aqueous polymer dispersions and a hydrophobic plasticizer. The blended dispersed polymers include at least one hard sulfonated polyester urethane, at least one soft non-sulfonated polyester urethane, and at least one polar non-polyurethane water-based polymer or copolymer. A high molecular weight elastomeric non-sulfonated polyurethane polymer and a crosslinker are optional further components in the blend. The formulations are useful as non-heat activating, one-component adhesives which generate excellent green strength, water and heat resistant bonds.

Abstract: A method of producing a thickened organic polymeric composition useful for molding and capable of resisting post-molding shrinkage after being crosslinked comprising a cross-linkable base resin dissolved in an unsaturated monomer, and an additive resin selected from saturated polyesters and saturated amide waxes, the additive resin being crystalline at ambient temperatures and having a melting point (T.sub.m) below a temperature (T.sub.c) at which the base resin cross-linking reaction proceeds at a significant rate. The base resin and additive resin have only a partial degree of compatibility. When cooled from a temperature between T.sub.m and T.sub.c to temperature between T.sub.m and ambient the composition thickens, whereas, when it is heated to a temperature below T.sub.c, it reverts to a flowable composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a powder coating composition having a glass transition temperature of 20.degree. to 80.degree. C. and containing(A) 56 to 86.9% by weight of a polyacrylate polyol component having a hydroxyl number of 30 to 155 and a glass transition temperature of 30.degree. to 120.degree. C.,(B) 0.1 to 9% by weight of a polyester polyol component having a hydroxyl number of 40 to 180 and a glass transition temperature of -40.degree. to 80.degree. C.,(C) 13 to 35% by weight of a polyisocyanate component having a glass transition temperature of -40.degree. to 60.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition that softens at a predetermined temperature, preferably between about 20.degree. C. and 90.degree. C., and more preferably between about 20.degree. C. and about 62.degree. C., comprising at least one block copolymer having at least two thermal transition temperatures. The composition is characterized by at least two thermal transition temperatures, one of which is a predetermined lower transition temperature, preferably between about 20.degree. C. to 90.degree. C., and more preferably between about 20.degree. C. to about 62.degree. C., and one of which is an upper transition temperature. The present invention also provides a method of making the composition, a method of making biomedical materials and articles, and toys and toy components, with shape-memory properties from the composition, and biomedical materials and articles, and toys and toy components, with shape-memory properties made from the composition.

Abstract: Crosslinkable aqueous-based coating compositions are described which are covalently bonded to a wooden surface to which they are applied. The compositions contain a crosslinkable polymer, a mono and/or polyethylenically unsaturated monomer which can be graft polymerized onto cellulose molecules present in said wooden surface, a water soluble peroxy free radical polymerization catalyst, a source of cations capable of creating free radical sites in said cellulose molecules and, optionally, a crosslinking agent for said crosslinkable polymer. The coating may be air dried under ambient conditions to provide a crosslinked coating which is chemically bonded to the underlying wooden surface.

Abstract: The invention provides novel polyurethanes which can be used in magnetic media binders applications. The polyurethanes comprise multidentate chelating functional groups pendant from the polymer backbone, which groups are produced by esterification of backbone hydroxyl moieties with cyclic dicarboxylic acid anhydrides which also bear an additional polar functional group such as those selected from the group consisting of --H, --OH, --COOM, --SO.sub.3 M, --SH, --CH.sub.2 COOM, --SCH.sub.2 COOM, --P(=O)(OM).sub.2, --OP(=O)(OM).sub.2, and the like. Examples of anhydrides useful in preparation of the polyurethanes include anhydrides of citric acid, mercaptosuccinic acid, dimercaptosuccinic acid and nitrilotriacetic acid. The polyurethanes, which are optionally radiation curable, show high affinity for magnetic pigments, and blends of the polyurethanes with vinyl resins afford excellent binders for magnetic recording media.

Abstract: Distortion control additives are disclosed which comprise a polyisocyanate, a polyol or polyol blend having a hydroxyl functionality of 2 to 3 hydroxyl groups per molecule and an average molecular weight of at least about 500 grams per gram mole, a diol chain extender having from about 2 to 35 carbon atoms per molecule and an acrylate or methacrylate having an acrylate functionality of from 1 to 5 acrylate groups per molecule. Ultraviolet-curable liquid compositions comprising an unsaturated polymeric resin, a monomer and the distortion control additives of the present invention are also disclosed. The distortion control additives can provide substantial reductions in distortion, e.g., shrinkage, of objects produced by ultraviolet curing, e.g., stereolithography.

Abstract: A water-dispersible hybrid polymer comprises an ethylenically unsaturated polyurethane (core) onto which an addition polymer chain (shell) has been provided by polymerization, with the unsaturation of the polyurethane being achieved by the incorporation therein of dimethyl-m-isopropenyl benzyl isocyanate, and the acid number of the shell polymer being in the range of 30 to 120 (mg KOH/g). Aqueous dispersions of these hybrid polymers are pre-eminently suitable for use in aqueous coating compositions of the so-called clear coat type, particularly when stringent demands are imposed with regard to the acid resistance of the topcoats applied using these compositions.

Abstract: The application relates to a binder for water-based coating agents, containing a mixture of a carbonate-containing polyurethane prepared by reacting (A)(i) a polyisocyanate containing no hydrophilic groups, (ii) a high molecular weight organic polyhydroxyl compound containing hydrophilic groups and polyhydroxy carbonates, (iii) a lower molecular weight compound containing at least two isocyanate-reacting groups, and (iv) an ionic compound containing at least one isocyanate-reacting hydrogen atom, with (B)(i) one or more polyurethanes prepared by free radical polymerization of a polyurethane macromonomer, in the presence of (ii) an unsaturated monomer copolymerizable with (i).

Abstract: Polymer polyols prepared by a semi-batch process using a small amount of a seed polymer polyol are disclosed. The final polymer polyol has a broader particle size distribution as compared to an identically prepared polymer polyol prepared in the absence of the seed polymer polyol. The polymer polyols are suitable for use in producing polyurethanes, particularly polyurethane foams.

Abstract: Polyurethane sealants and adhesives made with saturated, polyhydroxylated polydiene polymers and polyisocyanates have improved tack and peel strength when the crosslinked polyurethane has non-load bearing saturated hydrocarbon segments formed by use of substantially less than stoichiometric amounts of polyisocyanate or by addition of monohydroxylated polydiene polymers.

Abstract: Oligoester acrylate resins having a high content of solids and comparatively low viscosity, and aqueous coating agents with a low content of organic solvents for obtaining coatings with high resistance to chemicals, more particularly high resistance to acids and oily soot, and very low tendency to yellowing.

Abstract: A print laminating adhesive composition comprising a selected acrylate terminated photopolymerizable oligomer of the formula: ##STR1## where A is the residue of a diisocyanate selected from the group consisting of diphenylmethane 4,4.sup.1 diisocyanate and 4,4.sup.1 dicyclohexylmethane diisocyanate; X is the residue of polypropylene glycol having a molecular weight of from about 150 to 4000; R is alkyl or hydroxyalkyl of 2 to 10 carbons; R.sup.1 is alkylene of 2 to 3 carbons; and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or methyl.

Abstract: A moisture curable hot melt composition comprises:(a) a first isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymer that is the reaction product of a crystalline polyester polyol and a polyisocyanate;(b) a crystalline, reactive wax; and(c) optionally, a second isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymer that is the reaction product of a polyisocyanate and a hydroxy-functional polymer that is different than the crystalline polyester polyol.

Abstract: Aqueous polyurethane dispersions contain, at a pH of the dispersing medium of .gtoreq.6, an anionically stabilized polyurethane present in disperse form as well as an added polymer having acidic functions and intended for reducing the flow resistance.

Abstract: A graft polymer obtainable by grafting a polymer substrate with a compound of formula (I), in which the groups R are the same or different and each is a straight or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group; X is an aryl group or a straight or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkylene group, optionally containing one or more carbon-carbon double or triple bonds, ether linkages or aryl groups; the aryl groups being unsubstituted or substituted by one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups; n is from 2 to 4; and A is a reactive group, is useful as a biocompatible material in contact lenses, biomedical devices and blood-containing devices. In a preferred embodiment A is a polymerizable group and the graft polymer is produced by radical initiated polymerization of the compound of formula (I) on the substrate which is initiated by a radical-forming group on the substrate.

Abstract: Polymeric, catalytically active compounds comprising polymer chains to which imidazole groups are linked terminally or laterally are used as catalysts for the dimerization of isocyanates.

Abstract: A coating composition is stable upon long term storage and provides a highly durable coating on various substrates, such as wood. It can be a clear coating or a staining composition. The critical components of the composition are a self-curing vinyl polymer, a neutralized polyurethane, a water-soluble catalyst to promote rapid curing under ambient conditions, and an aldehyde, carbodiimide or polyfunctional aziridine which reduces discoloration of the composition upon storage.

Abstract: A NCO-free, free radical-curable polyurethane coating composition which is particularly suitable for application on heat sensitive substrate is disclosed. The coating contains an allylether-capped isocyanate prepolymer and at least one additional isocyanate prepolymer which is capped with a hydroxyalklyl(meth)acrylate. The composition of the invention yields coatings having good dry time and hardness. An additional embodiment relates to aqueous dispersions of the composition of the invention and to films made therefrom.