Abstract: A thermosetting coating composition having a binder of a film forming polymer having reactive hydroxyl groups, epoxy groups or methylol groups and a melamine, benzoguanamine or urea crosslinking agent and about 0.1-10% by weight of reactive catalyst which is a solid at 30.degree. C. in which the catalyst has one of the following structures: ##STR1## or mixtures of the above; where R is an alkyl group or a hydroxy alkyl group having 1-18 carbon atoms; the catalyst is prepared by reacting in a 1:1 molar ratio trimellitic anhydride and an aliphatic monohydric alcohol or an aliphatic diol.

Abstract: Crosslinking compositions comprising (a) reaction product, optionally at least partially neutralized of certain di- or poly epoxy and hydroxy amines and (b) amino resin crosslinkers cure into alkaline resistant coatings that protect against corrosion even in absence of inhibiting pigments such as chromates. The crosslinking compositions may be formulated into a variety of primers including solvent and water base primers that cure within conventional schedules.

Abstract: Primers that are aqueous emulsions comprising (a) at least partially neutralized reaction product of di- or poly epoxy compounds and hydroxy amines made in water miscible solvents and (b) amino resin crosslinkers yield, upon curing, alkaline resistant coatings that provide corrosion protection even in absence of inhibiting pigments as chromates.

Abstract: A four-component composition is disclosed comprising a hydroxyl-bearing polymer; a liquid, amino- or hydroxyaromatic diluent having an atmospheric boiling point of about 150.degree. C. or greater; an aminoplast or phenolic resin capable of curing the hydroxyl-bearing polymer and a strong acid catalyst for the reaction between the first and third components. Optionally, a pigment may be added to the composition.

Abstract: Thermosetting high solids coating compositions which: (i) cure, at least in part, by reaction between an amine-aldehyde compound and hydroxyl functionality on a film-forming component, which hydroxyl functionality is either generated in situ during the cure of the composition or is both generated in situ during cure and is present on the film-forming component prior to curing; (ii) are adapted for low temperature bake applications; and (iii) contain greater than about 55% by weight of nonvolatile solids. The claimed high solids coating compositions, exclusive of pigments, solvents and other nonreactive components, consist essentially of:(A) a film-forming component selected from the group consisting of an epoxy functional copolymer and polyepoxide resin;(B) a latent reactive catalyst comprising the reaction product of (i) a copolymer bearing pendent epoxy functionality, and (ii) a particular sulfonic acid;(C) an amine-aldehyde crosslinking agent; and(D) an optional hydroxy functional additive.

Abstract: Multicomponent primers formulated from epoxy compound, hydroxy amine and amino resin crosslinker provide alkaline resistant coatings and consequent corrosion protection inorganic even in absence of chromate corrosion inhibiting pigments. The primers may be formulated with di- or polyols that act as reactive solvents.

Abstract: Compounds typified by N,N'-polyoxyalkylene bis (pyrrolidinone-3-carboxylic acid) are useful as epoxy curing accelerators. Salts thereof, including alkali metal salts, are curing agents for isocyanurate foams.

Abstract: Thermosetting compositions comprising: (A) a sulfonic acid ester comprising the reaction product of an epoxy functional polymer bearing hydroxyl functionality, and a sulfonic acid having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from linear or branched alkyl groups and aryl groups; and (B) an amine aldehyde crosslinking agent.During cure of the composition, component (A) breaks down to form not only a reactive sulfonic acid catalyst, but also the hydroxy functional film forming material which crosslinks with the amine aldehyde crosslinking agent.

Abstract: Thermosetting compositions comprising a film forming component bearing or capable of generating hydroxyl functionality, amine-aldehyde crosslinking agent, and a latent reactive catalyst comprising the reaction product of (i) a copolymer bearing pendent epoxy functionality, and (ii) a sulfonic acid having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from linear or branched alkyl groups and aryl groups.Preferred compositions within the scope of the invention include high solids, thermosetting coating compositions suitable for automotive applications.

Abstract: Thermosetting compositions comprising a film forming component bearing or capable of generating hydroxyl functionality, amine-aldehyde crosslinking agent, and a latent reactive catalyst having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from alkyl or aryl groups and X is selected from 2-hydroxycycloalkyl and aryl substituted 2-hydroxycycloalkyl groups.Preferred compositions within the scope of the invention include high solids, thermosetting coating compositions suitable for automotive applications.

Abstract: A fast curing coating composition that is adapted for use as an automotive topcoat and which upon curing forms a hard, glossy, durable coating exhibiting excellent resistance to solvents and water. The coating composition which may contain greater than about 55 percent by weight of nonvolatile solids and, exclusive of pigments, solvents and other nonreactive components, consists essentially of:(A) a polyepoxide resin having a number average molecular weight (M.sub.n) of between about 140 and about 3,000;(B) a reactive catalyst comprising at least one phosphonic acid derivative;(C) an amino resin crosslinking agent; and(D) optionally, a hydroxy functional additive.The phosphonic acid derivative is included in the composition in an amount sufficient to produce between about 0.8 and about 1.

Abstract: Thermosetting powder coatings comprising reactive polymers containing reactive carboxyl, hydroxyl, and/or amide groups and adapted to be cross-linked with aminoplast resins are substantially improved by the inclusion of at least about 0.25% by weight of a heat curing catalyst. The catalyst is an amine salt of cyclohexyl sulfamic acid.

Abstract: A four-component composition is disclosed comprising 100 parts of a non-aminoplast hydroxyl-bearing polymer; about 5-100 parts of a (poly)glycol monoether having an atmospheric boiling point of about 300.degree. C. or greater; an aminoplast or phenolic resin capable of curing the hydroxyl-bearing polymer and a strong acid catalyst for the reaction between the first and third components. Optionally, a pigment may be added to the composition.

Abstract: A fast curing, high solids coating composition that is adapted for use as an automotive topcoat and which upon curing forms a hard, glossy, durable coating exhibiting excellent resistance to solvents and water. The coating composition contains greater than about 60 percent by weight of nonvolatile solids and, exclusive of pigments, solvents and other nonreactive components, consists essentially of:(A) a polyepoxide resin having a number average molecular weight (M.sub.n) of between about 140 and about 3,000;(B) a reactive catalyst comprising at least one hydroxy functional organophosphate ester selected from certain mono- and diesters of phosphoric acid;(C) an amino resin crosslinking agent; and(D) optionally, a hydroxy functional additive.The hydroxy functional organophosphate ester is included in the composition in an amount sufficient to provide between about 0.67 and about 1.

Abstract: Electrodepositable resins that do not require chromate corrosion inhibiting pigments and comprise (A) the at least partially neutralized reaction product of (1) an epoxy reactant having about two or more epoxy groups that are not linked by carboxy-ester moieties and (2) an amine reactant selected from mono and diamines containing primary or secondary amino groups and also being at least about 50 mole percent hydroxy amine, (B) water soluble or dispersible amino resin crosslinking agent are improved by incorporation of (C) a co-reactive flow control agent that comprises, for example, a polyepoxy copolymer having a molecular weight desirably between 1000-20,000. The co-reactive flow control agent, used at low levels, allows formation of smooth, non-tacky films exhibiting desirable corrosion resistant properties.

Abstract: Crosslinking compositions comprising (a) optionally at least partially neutralized reaction product of di- or poly epoxy compound and hydroxy amine and (b) amino resin crosslinker that are formulated into primers providing alkaline resistant coatings even in absence of chromate inhibiting pigments are improved by incorporation of reactive hydroxy phosphate catalyst that lowers cure temperature without increase in moisture sensitivity of cured coating. One reactive catalyst is a reaction product of di- or triol and P.sub.2 O.sub.5.