Abstract: A polymeric composition exhibiting a fast cure rate composition comprises a polyfunctional urethane acrylate component; an epoxy component; and a polyfunctional amine component. The polyfunctional acrylate component and the polyfunctional amine component have sufficient functionalities such that the polyfunctional urethane acrylate component reacts with the polyfunctional component to form a secondary amine component. The secondary amine then reacts with the epoxy component such that a crosslinked polymeric material is formed.

Abstract: A two-part composition useful as an adhesive comprises an epoxy resin, a chain extender selected from an amine or a phenolic compound, a base catalyst and a polymeric toughener wherein Part A contains the catalyst and Part B with the epoxy resin.

Abstract: A composition comprising an epoxy resin and a ketimine compound, wherein the epoxy resin is either (1) an epoxy resin having a content of an epoxy resin having no hydroxyl group in the molecule in a range of more than 90 mol % to 100 mol % or less, (2) an epoxy resin wherein hydroxyl groups are capped with an isocyanate group-containing compound, (3) an epoxy resin wherein hydroxyl groups are capped with an alkoxysilyl group-containing compound, or (4) an epoxy resin containing an alkoxysilyl group-containing compound which is capable of capping hydroxyl groups of the epoxy resin. When either of the those epoxy resins is used and also the ketimine compound having high steric hindrance is used, a one-pack epoxy resin composition having good curing property and particularly excellent storage stability can be provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous polyurethane dispersions wherein the polyurethanes contain terminal hydrazide groups and correspond to the formula wherein the terminal, modified hydrazide groups are present in an amount of 1 to 25% by weight [calculated as C(O)—NH—NH—C(O), MW 84], based on the weight of the polyurethanes, and wherein X represents OR′ or NHR′, R represents the residue obtained by removing the isocyanate groups from an NCO prepolymer, R′ represents a group which is inert to Isocyanate groups under the conditions used to form the polyurethane of in formula I, R″ represents a divalent, linear or branched aliphatic group containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms, provided that there are at least two carbons between the oxygen atoms, wherein the aliphatic group may optionally be substituted by heteroatoms to form ether or ester groups, m is 0 or 1 and n is 2 to 4.

Abstract: In order to provide a multilayer printed circuit board having a fine pitch circuit, the interlaminar insulating adhesive used therein must have heat resistance and low thermal expansion coefficient so that required accuracy can be obtained during circuit formation and mounting of components. Therefore, the present invention aims at providing a multilayer printed circuit board which uses an interlaminar insulating adhesive superior in heat resistance and low in thermal expansion coefficient and wherein the insulating adhesive layer has a small variation in thickness between circuit layers.

Abstract: A composition suitable for forming a paint marking on a roadway comprises a polyfunctional urethane acrylate having at least two acrylate groups, an epoxy component and a polyfunctional amine. The polyfunctional urethane acrylate reacts with the polyfunctional amine to form an adduct with secondary amine groups. The secondary amine reacts with the epoxy component to yield a chemically crosslinked material having a no track time of less than about ten minutes.

Abstract: A resin composition including from about 1 to about 100 weight percent of a thermoplastic oxazolidone ring-containing compound having a molecular weight of at least 5000, which is the reaction product of: a) from about 20 to about 43 weight percent, based on the polyepoxide and polyisocyanate reactants, of a polyisocyanate having an isocyanate-functionality of from about 1.8 to about 2.2; b) from about 80 to about 57 weight percent, based on the polyepoxide and polyisocyanate reactants, of a polyepoxide having an epoxide functionality of from about 1.8 to about 2.2; and optionally, c) a chain extender. The resin composition is used as an adhesive to adhere a copper foil to a prepreg or a laminate, with improved peel strength and Tg.

Abstract: A polyurea-polymer formulation suitable for preparing a molded polyurea polymer includes a polyisocyanate, an isocyanate-reactive material, and a fatty-acid ester. The fatty-acid ester is present in an amount effective for providing a molded polyurea polymer prepared from the formulation with blister resistance such that when the molded polyurea polymer is exposed to moisture and a temperature of at least about 350° F. (177° C.), the molded polyurea polymer is substantially free of blisters. A fatty-acid ester suitable for use with these formulations can be natural or synthetic, and one example includes jojoba oil. A polyurea-polymer formulation can also include other components known to be useful with polyurea polymers such as fillers, catalysts, surfactants, and polyepoxides. A molded polyurea polymer can be prepared from a polyurea-polymer formulation. One method suitable for preparing a molded polyurea polymer includes reaction injection molding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous polyurethane dispersions wherein the polyurethanes contain terminal hydrazide groups and correspond to the formula 1

Abstract: A curable coating composition comprising, in an organic solvent, a binder of (i) a non-isocyanate oligomer or blend of oligomers containing at least two functional groups with at least one being an epoxy group, the remaining being epoxy or hydroxyl; (ii) optionally a polyester, oligoester, or acrylic polymer with at least two hydroxyl groups; and (iii) an oligomeric crosslinker or blend of crosslinkers which contain at least two isocyanate groups.

Abstract: A resinous binder useful in clear coat compositions comprises a) a polyepoxide such as a copolymer of an ethylenically unsaturated epoxide with other (meth)acrylate(s) or styrene, b) a polyacid such as a carboxyl-terminated polyester, and c) a polyisocyanate.

Abstract: A curable powder film-forming composition which includes: (a) about 55 to 80 percent by weight based on the total weight of resin solids in the film forming composition, of an epoxy functional copolymer having a Tg of about 77° F. to about 158° F. formed by free radical initiated polymerization of: (i) about 25 to about 75 percent by of a glycidyl functional ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and (ii) about 25 to about 75 percent by weight of a copolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer or mixture of monomers free of glycidyl functionality; (b) about 15 to about 35 percent by weight of a polycarboxylic acid; and (c) about 1.0 to about 4.0 percent by weight of a polyisocyanate at least partially capped with a capping agent. A multi-component composite coating composition is also provided, which includes a pigmented film-forming base coat and a transparent top coat of the film-forming composition described above.

Abstract: This invention concerns low viscosity aldimine and ketimine reactive diluents having multi-imine functionality, which are useful in automotive refinish coating compositions, including a process for making them and the coatings that contain them.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel oxazolidone ring-containing epoxy resin suitable for use as a resin for a coated film having a structure of the formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds containing modified hydrazide groups and corresponding to formula I wherein R represents the residue obtained by removing the isocyanate groups from a monomeric polyisocyanate, a polyisocyanate adduct or an NCO prepolymer, X represents OR′ or NHR′ and R′ represents a group which is inert to isocyanate groups under the conditions used to form the compound of formula I, R″ represents a divalent, linear or branched aliphatic group containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms, provided that there are at least two carbons between the oxygen atoms wherein the aliphatic group may optionally be substituted by heteroatoms to form ether or ester groups, and n is 2 to 6.

Abstract: A curing agent for epoxy resin which comprises at least one selected from 1-aminopyrrolidine and its salt.

Abstract: A method of catalyzing a cationic coating comprising a cationic resin such as an epoxy resin-amine reaction product or a copolymer of a cationic monomer, and a blocked polyisocyanate, wherein a catalyst is added, said catalyst selected from the group consisting of bismuth carboxylate(s) having a hydrocarbon chain of from 11 to 36 carbon atoms and a molecular weight of from 165-465, and a mixture of a bismuth salt selected from the group consisting of bismuth oxide and bismuth chloride, and a carboxylic acid having a hydrocarbon chain of from 11 to 36 carbon atoms and a molecular weight of from 165-465.

Abstract: The present invention concerns hydroxyaliphatic functional diglycidyl ethers of bisphenols (epoxy resins); curable (thermosettable) mixtures of at least one hydroxyaliphatic functional epoxy resin and at least one curing agent and/or catalyst therefor, as well as cured (thermoset) compositions prepared therefrom; and derivatives prepared therefrom. The bisphenol precursor to the diglycidyl ether contains a hydroxyaliphatic group linkage between the two aromatic rings of the bisphenol.

Abstract: A curable resin composition including a homogeneous mixture or blend of: (a) an epoxy vinyl ester resin, and (b) a urethane vinyl ester resin having a weight average molecular weight of greater than 8000 and forming a dispersed second phase in the epoxy vinyl ester resin upon curing of the curable resin composition prepared by reacting: (i) an alkylene bis(phenyl isocyanate) compound; (ii) a plurality of polyalkylene glycols having at least a bimodal distribution of molecular weights, wherein a short-chain molecular weight peak is centered at from about 1,500 to about 10,000 and a long-chain molecular weight peak is centered at from about 200 to about 800 and, optionally, a branched polyalkylene polyol with a hydroxy functionality of greater than 2 and an average molecular weight of from about 450 to about 4600; and (iii) a hydroxyalkyl acrylate or hydroxyalkyl methacrylate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of adhering adherends, including (i) providing at least two adherends at least one of which is made of a flexible material, and (ii) joining the adherends together to form a structure using a heat-resistant adhesive composition containing mainly 1) a polycarbodiimide resin and an epoxy resin, or 2) a polycarbodiimide resin, an epoxy resin and a curing agent for the polycarbodiimide resin, or 3) a polycarbodiimide resin, an epoxy resin and a curing agent for the epoxy resin. The heat-resistant adhesive composition can be applied under mild conditions, and the resultant structure has excellent heat resistance and chemical resistance, and has superior adhesion strength particularly at high temperatures.

Abstract: A heat curable thermosetting epoxy resin formulation useful for making prepregs and electrical laminates containing a viscosity modifier, wherein the viscosity modifier is: (a) an optionally substituted polymer of a monovinylidene aromatic monomer, optionally having one or more further unsaturated monomers copolymerized therewith; (b) an optionally substituted polyphenylene oxide; or (c) an oxazolidone ring-containing compound.

Abstract: There is disclosed a resin composition for electrodeposition paint comprising

Abstract: A method for bonding LCPs mutually or an LCP and another material comprising the step of bonding LCPs mutually or an LCP and another material using an adhesive prepared by adding a polycarbodiimide resin with an epoxy resin composition comprising an epoxy resin and a curing agent, thereby providing excellent adhesion and heat resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a powder coating for application to packaging containers, 1) the powder coating comprising A) at least one thermoplastic, B) if desired, at least one thermoset, preferably an epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of from 400 to 3000, C) if desired, pigments, fillers, catalysts, typical powder coating additives such as degassing agents, levelling agents, free-radical scavengers and antioxidants, and 2) the powder coating having a particle-size distribution such that a) at least 90 percent by mass of the powder-coating particles have a size of between 1 and 120 &mgr;m, b) the maximum size of the powder-coating particles is ≦150 &mgr;m for at least 99 percent by mass of the particles, and c) the mean size of the powder-coating particles is between 1 and 60 &mgr;m, preferably from 1 to 30 &mgr;m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing nondispersing (meth)acrylic esters containing urethane groups, comprising a) reacting at least one hydroxyl-containing compound with (meth)acrylic acid in a solvent, to form an ester; b) removing the solvent and optionally a part of unreacted (meth) acrylic acid; c) reacting the mixture resulting from stage a) or b) with at least one epoxy-functional compound in an amount corresponding to the acid number of the mixture; and d) reacting the mixture resulting from stage c) with at least one compound containing isocyanate groups, and such esters obtainable in this way, and radiation-curable coating compositions comprising said esters, and a process for preparing these coating compositions.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions comprising as component A) a compound containing two or more blocked isocyanate groups in the molecule and as component B) a compound obtainable by reacting a diepoxy compound with a diamine or polyamine and subsequently reacting the resulting reaction product with an acid and possibly as component C) a dispersant are suited together with fluorine containing oligomers or polymers for the oil-, water- and soil-repellent finishing of fiber materials.

Abstract: There is disclosed a resin composition for electrodeposition paint comprising (A) a resin containing hydroxyl groups, and (B) a polyisocyanate compound blocked with an amidoalcohol having at least one amide bond and at least one alcoholic hydroxyl group in the molecule, excellent in storage stability and capable of forming a coating film excellent in low temperature curability.

Abstract: The invention provides a cathodic electrocoat coating composition having (A) a polymer comprising at least one primary carbamate group and at least one cationic salting site, (B) a curing agent having groups that are reactive with said functional groups on (A), and (C) a reactive additive comprising at least one compound having a molecular weight of from 131 to 2000 and comprising at least one primary carbamate group and at least one alkyl group selected from the group consisting of branched alkyl groups of from 5 to 30 carbons, straight chain alkyl groups of more than 10 carbons, and mixtures thereof, wherein one or both of (A) and (B) comprise groups that are reactive with the primary carbamate group of (C).

Abstract: A modified carbodiimide resin obtainable by reacting a carbodiimide resin comprising a repeating unit represented by the general formula: —(NCN—R1)— wherein R1 represents a divalent organic group, with an aromatic diamine represented by the general formula: H2N—R2—NH2 wherein R2 represents a divalent organic group having a benzene ring, and a thermosetting resin composition comprising the modified carbodiimide resin and an epoxy resin.

Abstract: PEG and related polymer derivatives having weak, hydrolytically unstable linkages near the reactive end of the polymer are provided for conjugation to drugs, including proteins, enzymes, small molecules, and others. These derivatives provide a sufficient circulation period for a drug-PEG conjugate and then for hydrolytic breakdown of the conjugate and release of the bound molecule. In some cases, drugs that previously had reduced activity when permanently coupled to PEG can have therapeutically suitable activity when coupled to a degradable PEG in accordance with the invention. The PEG of the invention can be used to impart water solubility, size, slow rate of kidney clearance, and reduced immunogenicity to the conjugate. Controlled hydrolytic release of the bound molecule in the aqueous environment can then enhance the drug delivery system.

Abstract: An agent for the single-stage full blocking of polyisocyanates comprises or consists of an alcohol mixture A) comprising a) furfuryl alcohol or substituted furfuryl alcohols in an amount corresponding to from 60 to 90, in particular from 65 to 85, mol % of hydroxyl groups and b) at least one monoalcohol in an amount corresponding to at least 2 mol % of hydroxyl groups, based in each case on the total amount of hydroxyl groups in components a) and b). In addition, the alcohol mixture A) may also include at least one aliphatic polyol c) of low molecular mass with a functionality of three and/or more in an amount corresponding to at least 5 mol % of hydroxyl groups, based on the total amount of hydroxyl groups in components a), b) and c). In this case component b) can have a molecular weight of <163 g/mol.

Abstract: The invention provides powder coatings that produce consistent finishes when cured, and are stable when uncured. These powder coatings of the invention include novel film forming systems. The novel film forming system, in turn, includes a polymer component and a crosslinker component. In one embodiment, the crosslinker component is novel; and, in another embodiment, both the crosslinker and polymer components are novel. The novel crosslinker component includes a novel, polyfunctional isocyanate compound which is at least partially blocked with at least one of the following: a polyhydroxy aromatic compound, or a mixture of a polyhydroxy aromatic compound and a hydroxy-functional ester compound. The novel polymer component which can be used when practicing certain embodiments of this invention includes a novel polyester polyol. This novel polyester polyol includes the reaction product of a cycloaliphatic component and a polyfunctional isocyanurate component.

Abstract: A polymeric composition exhibiting a fast cure rate composition comprises a polyfunctional urethane acrylate component; an epoxy component; and a polyfunctional amine component. The polyfunctional acrylate component and the polyfunctional amine component have sufficient functionalities such that the polyfunctional urethane acrylate component reacts with the polyfunctional component to form a secondary amine component. The secondary amine then reacts with the epoxy component such that a crosslinked polymeric material is formed.

Abstract: A glycidylester of the general formula I in which R1 and R4 are the same or different C1-C6 alkyl or C6-C10 cycloalkyl groups, and R2 and R3 are the same or different and are H or C1-C6 alkyl or C6-C10 cycloalkyl groups. The glycidylester is used in a thermosetting resin composition, comprising also a curing compound and preferably an advanced resin product. The thermosetting resin composition can be applied for outdoor durable coatings, having excellent resistance against acid rain.

Abstract: Amine-terminated urethane oligomer compositions are described that include very high oligomer concentrations. The compositions are melts of the amine-terminated oligomers. The compositions can include one or more property modifiers. The compositions are useful in the formation of crosslinked copolymers, especially with epoxy resins. The resulting copolymers are useful in the formation of coatings.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of modified epoxy resins with a urethane and a urea group content of 5-250 mmol, based on 100 g solid content of the dispersion, containing one or more modified epoxy resins A) having an epoxy equivalent weight of 250-10,000, whereby the modified epoxy resins A) are the reaction product of A1) 43,0-86,0 wt-% of one or more epoxy compounds having at least 2 epoxy groups per molecule and an epoxy equivalent weight of 100 to 2000, A2) 10,0-25,0 wt-% of one or more aromatic polyols, A3) 2,0-12,0 wt-% of one or more aliphatic polyols and A4) 2,0-20,0 wt-% of one or more polyisocyanates.

Abstract: Novel imine functional copolymers are provided containing a plurality of groups of the structure: where R1 is hydrogen or methyl; R2 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having from about 1 to about 10 carbon atoms; R3 is an alkyl or aryl group having from about 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, or R3 is bonded to R2 and forms part of a five- or six-membered ring; and Y is a divalent linking group having from about 3 to about 15 carbon atoms. The composition is useful in film-forming compositions curable at ambient temperature and above.

Abstract: The present invention provides a one-pack type epoxy resin composition comprising an epoxy resin having at least two epoxy groups in the molecule and a polyguanidine. The one-pack type epoxy resin composition has high storage stability, can be made into a film, is curable at relatively low temperatures, and has high adhesivity.

Abstract: Heat sensitive substrates, as well as others such as metal or glass, are electrostatically coated with a thermosetting coating powder comprising a melt-mixed, chilled, chipped, and powdered blend of an epoxy resin and a catalyst therefore, and a polyamine as a powdered low temperature curing agent along with a scavenger which will react secondarily with residual polyamine domains that do not contact the base epoxy resin during curing. The coating powder is deposited on the substrate and heated to fuse, flow and cure. The mixture of resin and catalyst does not cure within the extruder but it is made to cure at low temperatures on the desired substrate by the separate addition of the curing agent to the powdered melt-mixed blend.

Abstract: A polyfunctional polycarbodiimide compound contains at least four molecular chains bonded independently to a backbone. Each of the molecular chains contains a carbodiimido (—N═C═N—) group. The polyfunctional carbodiimide compound can be produced by reacting (a) an isocyanate compound having at least one carbodiimido group and at least one isocyanate group with (b) a polyol, polyamine and/or aminoalcohol having at least four hydroxyl, primary amino and/or secondary amino groups in a molecule. Also disclosed are a resin composition containing the polyfunctional polycarbodiimide compound as a crosslinking agent; and a treatment method of an article, which makes use of the resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photosensitive resin composition capable of forming an insulating film, which is superior in both a roughening property and an adhesiveness, and a via-hole, which is highly reliable in connection, and a multilayer printed circuit board. The present invention provides a photosensitive resin composition containing a first resin, which is an epoxy resin, and a second resin having a N-substituted carbamic acid ester atomic group and a radical polymeric unsaturated bond in its side chain. The second resin is desirably an oligomer having a repeating unit expressed by the following general formula (chem. 1) or (chem. 3) by 3-10 units. Where, X is H or CH3, Y and Z is H or an alkyl group of carbon number 1-4, n is 0 or 1, a part of R1 is an atomic group expressed by the following general formula (chem. 2), the residual R1 is a hydroxyl group, and R2 is an alkylene group of carbon number 1-4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermosetting resin compositions comprising (a) a first vinyl ester resin synthesized from the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A, bisphenol A and glacial methacrylic acid, in from about 1% to about 95% by weight of the total composition; (b) a resin selected from the group consisting of (1) a second different vinyl ester synthesized from the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A with glacial methacrylic acid, and (2) an unsaturated polyester, in from about 1% to about 69% by weight of the total composition; and electrical laminates made therefrom which further comprise a catalyst in from about 0.1% to about 2% by weight of the total composition and which may or may not be clad with an electrical conductive layer on at least one side; and a method of producing these.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable coating composition that includes at least three components. The coating composition includes a component (a) that includes one or both of a compound (a)(1) having at least one carbamate group or terminal urea group according to the invention and having at least two linking groups that are urethane or urea or a compound (a)(2) having at least two groups selected from carbamate groups, terminal urea groups, or combinations of the two and at least four urethane or urea linking groups. The second component (b) of the coating composition includes an acrylic polymer comprising active hydrogen-containing functional groups reactive with the third component(c). Component (c) of the coating composition is a curing agent that is reactive with the first two components. Preparation of coated articles using the compositions of the invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: A formulation for covering vehicle panels, such as the inner fenders or floor boards of an automobile, with a chip resistant, vibration damping coating. The formulation includes a blocked polyurethane prepolymer (or a blocked polyisocyanate and a polyol), an epoxy resin, a filler and a plasticizer. A method for forming a chip resistant, vibration damping coating on such a panel including the steps of applying a coating mixture to the panel, the coating mixture including a blocked polyurethane prepolymer (or a blocked polyisocyanate and a polyol) and an epoxy resin, and then heating the panel to form the coating. An improved vehicle panel, wherein the improvement is a polyurethane modified epoxy coating (or a coating which is an interpenetrating network of polyurethane resin and epoxy resin) on the panel.

Abstract: Clearcoat compositions using a phenolic ester compound are described. The phenolic ester compound is selected from the group consisting of a phenolic ester alcohol, a phenolic urethane, a phenolic blocked isocyanate, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Proposed is a thermosetting powder coating composition comprising a mixture of particles reactive towards one another and a catalyst, with a portion of the reactive particles comprising a polymer reacting with epoxy to form ester forming or ether forming groups, while another portion comprises an at least bifunctional cross-linking agent which contains 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl groups, hereinafter referred to as cyclocarbonate groups, and, optionally, epoxy groups, with both the polymer reacting with epoxy to form ester forming and/or ether forming groups and the cross-linking agent being obtained by means of a non-vinylic addition and/or polymerization process. The catalyst used as ring opener for the cyclocarbonate groups is present in a quantity of 0.01 to 10, preferably 0.1 to 5, parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the mixture of particles reactive towards one another. The quantity of epoxy oxygen present in the cross-linking agent after CO.sub.2 unblocking preferably is at least 0.4 wt. %.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polymeric vehicle, a formulated coating composition and a coating binder made from the polymeric vehicle and a method for making the polymeric vehicle where the polymeric vehicle includes a polyol, an isocyanate compound and a phenolic ester alcohol having at least one aliphatic hydroxyl group and at least one phenolic hydroxyl group.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising (a) a carboxyl functional adduct which is the reaction product of (i) a compound, polymer or oligomer containing pendant and/or terminal hydroxyl or epoxy functional groups and (ii) citric acid or citric acid anhydride; and (b) an anhydride functional curing agent are disclosed. The coating compositions have accelerated tack-free times and enhanced adhesion to zinc-coated steel substrates without the use of a chrome-containing wash primer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable coating composition that includes at least three components. The coating composition includes a component (a) having at least one carbamate group or urea group and having a lactone or hydroxy carboxylic acid moiety. The second component (b) of the coating composition is one or more of three materials. First, the second component can be a polymer resin (b)(1) comprising active hydrogen-containing functional groups reactive with the third component(c). Secondly, the second component can be a compound (b)(2) having at least one carbamate group or terminal urea group according to the invention and having at least two linking groups that are urethane or urea. Finally, the second component can be a compound (b)(3) having at least two groups selected from carbamate groups, terminal urea groups, or combinations of the two and at least four urethane or urea linking groups.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable coating composition that includes at least three components. The coating composition includes a component (a) that includes one or both of a compound (a)(1) having at least one carbamate group or terminal urea group according to the invention and having at least two linking groups that are urethane or urea or a compound (a)(2) having at least two groups selected from carbamate groups, terminal urea groups, or combinations of the two and at least four urethane or urea linking groups. The second component (b) of the coating composition includes a polymer resin comprising active hydrogen-containing functional groups reactive with the third component (c). The resins is selected from polyester, polyurethane, or polyester-polyurethane copolymers Component (c) of the coating composition is a curing agent that is reactive with the first two components. Preparation of coated articles using the compositions of the invention is also disclosed.