Abstract: This invention relates to products H made by reaction of a cyclic alkyleneurea U, at least one multifunctional aldehyde A2, and at least one of (a) an aminoplast former M that is not the same as the cyclic alkyleneurea U, and (b) a monofunctional aldehyde A1, which product H is optionally etherified by reaction of at least a part of the hydroxyl groups formed by addition reaction of N—H groups and aldehyde groups, with an alcohol having from one to ten carbon atoms, and wherein glyoxal is present in the at least one multifunctional aldehyde A2, to processes for their preparation, and to a method of use thereof in coating compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new condensation resins formed from urea, formaldehyde and CH-acidic aldehydes, to processes for preparing them, and to use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for discontinuously or continuously preparing aminoplast solutions by condensation of aminoplast formers with formaldehyde in a serial cascade of at least three stirred tank apparatus A, B, and C, which involves a) in apparatus A, reacting a mixture comprising formaldehyde and urea in a molar ratio of 2.3:1 to 2.9:1 and water at a pH of 6 to 8, set by means of a base, at a temperature of 80 to 85° C., where apparatus A consists of one or more, i.e., one to ten, preferably one to five, more preferably one to three, more particularly one or two stirred tanks in parallel or in series, very preferably of one stirred tank, b) in apparatus B, reacting said mixture at a molar ratio of formaldehyde to urea of 1.9:1 to 2.6:1, where apparatus B consists of one or more stirred tanks, wherein the molar ratio of formaldehyde to urea is lowered, optionally by further addition of urea, in stages to not less than 1.9:1, at a pH of 3.5 to 5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an extreme low formaldehyde emission UF resin with a novel structure, and a process for its preparation. This UF resin is produced from formaldehyde, urea, a long chain multi-aldehyde prepolymer, and some modifiers. Its process follows three steps: weak caustic, weak acid and weak caustic. By using this prepolymer, the modified UF resin has stable alkyl ether structure, and the residual aldehyde groups on the UF polymer chain could accelerate cross-linking instead of dissociative formaldehyde. The UF resin made from this invention has extreme low dissociative formaldehyde and simple technology. The boards produced from this resin have good physical performance and water resistance. Moreover, the formaldehyde emission of the boards is extreme low, achieving Japan F???? grade, the average emission value ?0.3 mg/L.

Abstract: Amino-formaldehyde resins may be prepared using formulations including formaldehyde, glycerin and at least one amino compound selected from the group consisting of urea, melamine, and mixtures thereof; under reaction conditions sufficient to prepare a resin, wherein; the amino-formaldehyde resin is prepared in a substantial absence of a sulfonating agent, ethylene glycol, and polyalkylene glycols. If the amino compound is urea, then the urea is present in a molar ratio of formaldehyde to urea ranging from 0.70 to 1.30; if the amino compound is melamine, then the melamine is present in a molar ratio of formaldehyde to melamine ranging from 1.3 to 2.2; and if the amino compound is a mixture of urea and melamine, then the mixture of urea and melamine is present in a molar ratio of formaldehyde to urea and melamine ranging from 0.35 to 1.3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for preparing condensation resins, constructed formally from urea, formaldehyde, and CH-acidic aldehydes.

Abstract: A thermosetting urea-formaldehyde (UF) resin composition containing a rheological-enhancing amount of a thickening agent, the use of the resin composition for formulating an adhesive binder for preparing fiber mats and the fiber mats made using the adhesive binder, wherein improved mat properties and faster cure speeds can be obtained.

Abstract: Methods for making and using amino-aldehyde resins. The method for making an amino-aldehyde resin can include mixing an intermediate amino-aldehyde reaction product having a total aldehyde compound to total amino compound molar ratio ranging from about 1.4:1 to about 3:1 with a first aldehyde compound and a first amino compound to produce an amino-aldehyde resin having a total aldehyde compound to total amino compound molar ratio ranging from about 0.5:1 to about 1.2:1. The concentration of the first aldehyde compound mixed with the intermediate reaction product can be about 1.9 wt % or more based on a combined solids weight of the aldehyde compounds and the amino compounds in the amino-aldehyde resin.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polyol (A) based on modified amino resins, prepared by reacting: an amino resin (B) comprising three acetalized or etherified N-methylol groups of the general formula (I) >N—CHR—OR1, wherein R is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an aryl group of 6 to 10 carbon atoms and R1 is an alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; with a polyol (C) of the general formula (II) R2(—OH)n, wherein n is a number from 2 to 6 and R2 is a divalent to hexavalent organic radical; wherein an equivalent ratio of the acetalized or etherified N-methylol groups to the polyol (C) is 0.5:1 to 1.2:1; with elimination of at least 50 mol % of a monoalcohol (D) of the general formula R1—OH, wherein R1 is as defined above, from the amino resin (B).

Abstract: A process for preparing an aqueous aminoplastic urea-formaldehyde resin suitable for use in bonding lignocellulosic materials, which provides products of very low formaldehyde emission while maintaining superior performance.

Abstract: A system and method for the continuous production of an aqueous amino formaldehyde resin solution including the steps of (a) preparing a reaction mixture of an amino compound and an aqueous formaldehyde, (b) adding a catalyst to the reaction mixture, (c) condensation reacting the reaction mixture in the presence of the catalyst in a continuous plug flow, wherein in step (a) the amino compound and the formaldehyde are added as a concentrated aqueous solution or as a solid to a total solid content in the reaction mixture of 40-85 wt % (dry weight relative to the total weight of the reaction mixture), and in step (b) the catalyst is continuously added and finely dispersed into the reaction mixture through one or more addition points and optionally adding an amount of amino compound after condensation and/or removing water to reach a higher solid content.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antireflective coating composition capable of being coated beneath a photoresist layer, where the antireflective coating composition comprises a polymeric crosslinker and a solvent mixture, where the solvent mixture comprises at least one primary organic solvent and at least one secondary organic solvent selected from any of structures 1, 2 and 3, where, R1, R3, and R4, are selected from H and C1-C6 alkyl, and R2, R5, R6, R7, R8, and R9 are selected from C1-C6 alkyl, and n=1-5. The invention also relates to an antireflective coating composition capable of being coated beneath a photoresist layer, where the antireflective coating composition comprises a polymeric crosslinker and a solvent mixture, where the solvent mixture comprises at least 2 organic solvents, and where the antireflective coating composition has a liquid particle count at 0.2 micron of less than 100/ml after accelerated aging.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polyol (A) based on modified amino resins, prepared by reacting: an amino resin (B) comprising three acetalized or etherified N-methylol groups of the general formula (I)>N—CHR—OR1, wherein R is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an aryl group of 6 to 10 carbon atoms and R1 is an alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; with a polyol (C) of the general formula (II) R2(—OH)n, wherein n is a number from 2 to 6 and R2 is a divalent to hexavalent organic radical; wherein an equivalent ratio of the acetalized or etherified N-methylol groups to the polyol (C) is 0.5:1 to 1.2:1; with elimination of at least 50 mol % of a monoalcohol (D) of the general formula R1—OH, wherein R1 is as defined above, from the amino resin (B).

Abstract: This invention provides methods for producing furfural-urea resins and adhesives. The includes dissolving urea in hot water to produce a hot aqueous solution, mixing furfural with the aqueous solution, adding an acid catalyst such as maleic anhydride to the furfural containing aqueous solution upon which a resinification reaction begins immediately. The resinification reaction is quenched by cooling to a pre-selected temperature to produce a resin or adhesive.

Abstract: The invention relates to tin-free reaction products of hydroxyl-containing hydrogenated ketone resins, carbonyl-hydrogenated ketone-aldehyde resins, and carbonyl-hydrogenated and ring-hydrogenated ketone-aldehyde resins based on aromatic ketones and polyisocyanates, to a process for their preparation and to the use thereof, in particular as a main component, base component or additive component in coating materials, adhesives, inks, polishes, glazes, stains, pigment pastes, filling compounds, cosmetics articles, sealants and/or insulants.

Abstract: Amino-formaldehyde resins may be prepared using formulations including formaldehyde, glycerin and at least one amino compound selected from the group consisting of urea, melamine, and mixtures thereof; under reaction conditions sufficient to prepare a resin, wherein; the amino-formaldehyde resin is prepared in a substantial absence of a sulfonating agent, ethylene glycol, and polyalkylene glycols. If the amino compound is urea, then the urea is present in a molar ratio of formaldehyde to urea ranging from 0.70 to 1.30; if the amino compound is melamine, then the melamine is present in a molar ratio of formaldehyde to melamine ranging from 1.3 to 2.2; and if the amino compound is a mixture of urea and melamine, then the mixture of urea and melamine is present in a molar ratio of formaldehyde to urea and melamine ranging from 0.35 to 1.

Abstract: A process for improving the durability, dimensional stability and surface hardness of a wood body is described, in which an untreated wood body is impregnated with an aqueous solution of A) an impregnating agent from the group consisting of 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4,5-dihydroxyimidazolidin-2-one, 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4,5-dihydroxyimidazolidin-2-one modified with a C1-5-alcohol, a polyol or mixtures thereof, 1,3-dimethyl-4,5-dihydroxyimidazolidin-2-one, dimethylolurea, bis(methoxymethyl)urea, tetramethylolacetylenediurea, 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)imidazolidin-2-one, methylolmethylurea or mixtures thereof and B) a catalyst from the group consisting of metal or ammonium salts, organic or inorganic acids and mixtures thereof, and wood and impregnating agent are then caused to react while maintaining humid conditions at elevated temperature.

Abstract: A process for preparing an aqueous aminoplastic urea-formaldehyde resin suitable for use in bonding lignocellulosic materials, which provides products of very low formaldehyde emission while maintaining superior performance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the continuous production of an aqueous amino formaldehyde resin solution, preferably melamine formaldehyde resin (MF) or urea formaldehyde resin (UF), comprising the steps of a) preparing a reaction mixture of an amino compound and an aqueous formaldehyde, b) adding a catalyst to the reaction mixture, and c) condensation reacting the reaction mixture in the presence of the catalyst, wherein in step a) the amino compound and the formaldehyde are added as a concentrated aqueous solution or as a solid to a total solid content in the reaction mixture of 40-85 wt % (dry weight relative to the total weight of the reaction mixture), wherein in step c) the condensation reaction takes place in a continuous plug flow of the reaction mixture and wherein in step b) the catalyst is continuously added and finely dispersed into the reaction mixture through one or more addition points.

Abstract: A process for the production of a wood body having increased surface hardness, in which an untreated wood body is impregnated with an aqueous solution of A) an impregnating agent consisting of a 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4,5-dihydroxyimidazolidin-2-one modified with a C1-5-alcohol, a polyol or mixtures thereof, and B) a catalyst from the group consisting of ammonium or metal salts, organic or inorganic acids or mixtures thereof, dried and then hardened at elevated temperature is described.

Abstract: A radiation-curable resin, containing a reaction product of A) at least one ketone-aldehyde resin; and/or B) at least one urea-aldehyde resin; and C) at least one compound having at least one ethylenically unsaturated moiety and at least one moiety which is reactive toward A) and/or B), is prepared by reacting components A), B) and C).

Abstract: Curable urea formaldehyde binder compositions are provided which are useful in coated abrasive and wood engineering applications, in a time released fashion. The time released curable binder compositions include a urea formaldehyde resin and an aryl phosphite in varying concentrations. The curable binder compositions of the present invention provide desirable working times and faster curing times tinder ambient or near ambient conditions.

Abstract: A powder coating composition comprising at least about 0.1% by weight of a reaction product of an aminoplast and a compound having one carbamate group has improved smoothness.

Abstract: A slow release, particulate urea-formaldehyde polymer useful as a fertilizer for enhancing the extended delivery of nitrogen needed for plant development and growth and a granular fertilizer made with the particulate urea-formaldehyde polymer.

Abstract: Sulfonated condensation products that are stable in storage and have increased thermal stability are based on aminoplastic formers having at least two amino groups or naphthalene and formaldehyde and, optionally include organic nitrogen bases which additionally contain, as nitrogenous formulation auxiliary agents, compounds of general formula (I) R1—NH—X—Y—R2, wherein R1 and R2 independently represent H, —CH3, —C2H5, —C3H7, —(CH2)n—CH2—; X?—CH2, CO, CS; Y?S, NH, —(CH2)m—; n=0 to 9; m=1 to 4; and/or compounds of general formula (II), wherein Z?—OCH3, —SO3—H, —SO3Na+, —NO2, —NH2, —NH—NH2, —CO2—Na+, —CHO. The mole ratio of aminoplastic formers: formaldehyde: sulfite: nitrogenous formulation auxiliary agents rangin from 1:1.9 to 6.0:1.0 to 2.0:0.01 to 1.5 and/or the mole ratio of naphthalene sulfonic acid: formaldehyde; nitrogenous formulation auxiliary agents equals 1:0.7 to 3.0:0.01 to 1.5. Method for preparing these condensation products of using them, e.g.

Abstract: This invention provides a thermosetting resin and a method for producing the same, in which 5% to 95% by weight of an aminoplast resin and 5% to 95% by weight of a polyalkylene glycol are subjected to a condensation reaction under alkaline conditions, the resulting reaction product is methoxylated with methanol, and pH of the methoxylated product is controlled in a range from 10 to 11. The thermosetting resin for impregnation of resins or for use in building materials obtained according to the invention is highly stable, can be diluted with water, has excellent workability, stiffness, chemical resistance, water resistance, moisture resistant strength, and adhesion in water, exhibits improved brittleness and has satisfactory flexibility and impact resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrodepositable coating composition having a resinous phase dispersed in an aqueous medium. The resinous phase includes (a) an ungelled, active hydrogen-containing, ionic salt group-containing resin; and (b) a curing agent reactive with the active hydrogens of the resin (a). The resinous phase has a covalently bonded halogen content based on total weight of resin solids present in the resinous phase such that when the composition is electrodeposited and cured, the cured film passes flame resistance testing in accordance with IPC-TM-650, and has a dielectric constant of less than or equal to 3.50. The invention also is directed to a method for forming a dielectric coating on an electroconductive substrate using the electrodepositable coating composition, as well as to a substrate coated with the electrodepositable composition.

Abstract: Water-dilutable binders which are self-crosslinking at room temperature, comprising reaction products ABF with epoxy-amine adducts A and formaldehyde resin formers B selected from phenols B1, (substituted) ureas B2, melamine B3, guanamines B4, and mixtures of said resin formers, with formaldehyde F or compounds which give off formaldehyde under the reaction conditions, may be formulated, following at least partial neutralization, to give aqueous coating materials which give coatings affording outstanding corrosion protection.

Abstract: Stabilizing mixtures for organic polymers comprising: a) at least one compound belonging to the group of pyrazolones; b) at least one compound belonging to the group of organic phosphites or phosphonites; c) at least one compound belonging to the group of sterically hindered phenols; and d) at least one compound belonging to the group of sterically hindered amines. The above mixtures are useful in the stabilization to degradation caused by oxygen, heat and/or light, of organic polymers.

Abstract: This invention provides a thermosetting resin and a method for producing the same, in which 5% to 95% by weight of an aminoplast resin and 5% to 95% by weight of a polyalkylene glycol are subjected to a condensation reaction under alkaline conditions, the resulting reaction product is methoxylated with methanol, and pH of the methoxylated product is controlled in a range from 10 to 11. The thermosetting resin for impregnation of resins or for use in building materials obtained according to the invention is highly stable, can be diluted with water, has excellent workability, stiffness, chemical resistance, water resistance, moisture resistant strength, and adhesion in water, exhibits improved brittleness and has satisfactory flexibility and impact resistance.

Abstract: Provided is an improved binder for use of fiberglass insulations and glass mats. The fiberglass binder is a triazone material prepared from urea, formaldehyde and a primary amine or a mixture of a priamary amine and ammonia. The binder of the present invention provides an increase in nitrogen content, while lowering the costs of manufacturer and improving performance. The binders of the present invention also exhibit lowered emissions and excellent high temperature properties.

Abstract: A binder for inorganic fiber, which comprises an aldehyde condensable thermosetting resin precursor and a fluorocarbon compound having a polyfluoroalkyl group.

Abstract: A melamine-urea-formaldehyde resin modified with a cyclic urea prepolymer and sodium metabisulfite. Products prepared with the binder include wood composites such as particleboard and medium density fiberboard.

Abstract: Provided is an improved binder for use of fiberglass insulations and glass mats. The fiberglass binder is a triazone material prepared from urea, formaldehyde and a primary amine or a mixture of a priamary amine and ammonia. The binder of the present invention provides an increase in nitrogen content, while lowering the costs of manufacturer and improving performance. The binders of the present invention also exhibit lowered emissions and excellent high temperature properties.

Abstract: Microcapsules of a microcapsule formed of a polyurea shell wall and an encapsulated ingredient or ingredients enclosed within the wall, the wall comprising at least one oligomeric acetal having the moiety in which R is (a) a moiety containing a chain of from 5 to about 40 optionally substituted carbon atoms, (b) a moiety containing a chain of from 4 to about 40 carbon atoms and one or more internally linked oxygen or sulfur atoms or —NH-groups, or (c) an optionally substituted ethylene or propylene moiety Z is (a) an optionally substituted phenyl group, (b) an optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, C2-C20 alkenyl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl or C5-C8 cycloalkenyl group, or (c) benzoyl, and n is 1 if R is (a) or (b), or is 2-20 if R is (c).

Abstract: Flame retardant compositions of this invention are produced by incorporating a urea-organic compound condensate into a flammable organic material. The urea-organic compounds condensate are produced by heating urea and organic compounds that will condensate with or react with isocyanic acid and/or cyanic acid or heating urea first then reacting the condensation compounds with other organic compounds. The urea-organic compound condensate may be mixed with or reacted with carbonization auxiliaries, aldehydes and fillers to produce a urea-organic compound condensate composition which is incorporated in more flammable organic compositions such as polyurethanes, polyester resins, epoxy resins, vinyl resins and other resins. The urea-organic compound condensate salts of phosphorus, boron or sulfur containing compounds and the urea-organic compound condensate-aldehyde resins may also be used as the flame retardant compound in this invention.

Abstract: Aqueous or solid nitrogen containing compound urea condensate salt of sulfur oxyacid and/or aqueous or solid nitrogen containing compound urea condensate salt of sulfur oxyacid composition may be utilized to fight grass, forest, building fires, and flame retard other flammable organic material by applying it on or incorporating it in these flammable organic materials. The aqueous or solid nitrogen containing compound urea condensate salt of sulfur oxyacid and/or aqueous or solid nitrogen containing compound urea condensate salt of sulfur oxyacid composition may be incorporated into flammable materials such as solid and foam plastic and natural materials.

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: Flame retardant compositions of this invention are produced by applying on or incorporating a mixture of cyanuric acid and cyamelide composition in a more flammable organic material. The mixture of cyanuric acid and cyamelide compounds are produced by heating urea or heating urea with biuret. The mixture of cyanuric acid and cyamelide compounds may be used alone or may be mixed with or reacted with carbonization auxiliaries, reacted with aldehydes and mixed with metal containing compounds, carbonization accelerators, heat reflexing compounds and fillers to produce a cyanuric acid and cyamelide composition which is applied on or incorporated in a more flammable organic compositions such as polyurethanes, polyester resins, epoxy resins, vinyl resins and other resins. The cyanuric acid and cyamelide salts of phosphorus, boron or sulfur containing compounds and the cyanuric acid and cyamelide aldehyde resins may also be used as the flame retardant compound in this invention.

Abstract: Aqueous urea condensate-boron oxyacid salts composition may be utilized to fight grass, forest, building, and other flammable organic material by applying it to these flammable organic materials. The solid or aqueous urea condensate-boron oxyacid salts composition may also be incorporated into flammable materials such as solid and foam plastic and natural materials. Urea condensate-boron oxyacid salts composition may also contain carbonization auxiliaries, such as phosphorus containing compounds, metal containing compounds that will accelerate carbonization, heat reflector, surfactant and fillers. The urea condensate-boron oxyacid salts composition is produced by mixing, heating and/or reacting urea, boron oxyacids and alkali metal hydroxide or alkaline earth metal hydroxide or oxide or the boron oxyacids maybe first reacted with the alkali metal hydroxide or the alkaline earth metal oxide or hydroxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing methylene urea polymers using urea, a formaldehyde product and a reactant, such as an acid. Urea is introduced into a multi-screw extruder together with the formaldehyde product. In the extruder the products are mixed, compressed, heated and melted to a flowable mixture. A reactant, such as an acid is added to the melted mixture, thereby forming a mass having methylene urea polymers. The mass is extruded afterwards.

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: Flame retardant compositions of this invention are produced by incorporating an amino condensation compound or composition in a more flammable organic compound. The amino condensation compounds and compositions are produced by heating urea or heating urea with other nitrogen containing compounds that will condensate with or react with isocyanic acid and/or cyanic acid or heating urea first then reacting the condensation compounds with other nitrogen containing compounds. The amino condensation compounds may be mixed with or reacted with carbonization auxiliaries, aldehydes and mixed with fillers to produce an amino condensation composition which is incorporated in more flammable organic compositions such as polyurethanes, polyester resins, epoxy resins, vinyl resins and other resins. The amino condensation salts of phosphorus, boron or sulfur containing compounds and the amino condensation-aldehyde resins may also be used as the flame retardant compound in this invention.

Abstract: Microcapsules of a microcapsule formed of a polyurea shell wall and an encapsulated ingredient or ingredients enclosed within the wall, the wall comprising at least one oligomeric acetal having the moiety in which R is (a) a moiety containing a chain of from 5 to about 40 optionally substituted carbon atoms, (b) a moiety containing a chain of from 4 to about 40 carbon atoms and one or more internally linked oxygen or sulfur atoms or —NH-groups, or (c) an optionally substituted ethylene or propylene moiety Z is (a) an optionally substituted phenyl group, (b) an optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, C2-C20 alkenyl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl or C5-C8 cycloalkenyl group, or (c) benzoyl, and n is 1 if R is (a) or (b), or is 2-20 if R is (c).

Abstract: Flame retardant compositions of this invention are produced by incorporating a urea-organic compound condensate into a flammable organic material. The urea-organic compounds condensate are produced by heating urea organic compounds that will condensate with or react with isocyanic acid and/or cyanic acid or heating urea first then reacting the condensation compounds with other organic compounds. The urea-organic compound condensate may be mixed with or reacted with carbonization auxiliaries, aldehydes and fillers to produce a urea-organic compound condensate composition which is incorporated in more flammable organic compositions such as polyurethanes, polyester resins, epoxy resins, vinyl resins and other resins. The urea-organic compound condensate salts of phosphorus, boron or sulfur containing compounds and the urea-organic compound condensate-aldehyde resins may also be used as the flame retardant compound in this invention.

Abstract: Flame retardant compositions of this invention are produced by incorporating an amino condensation composition in a more flammable organic compound. The amino condensation compositions are produced by heating urea or heating urea with other nitrogen containing compounds that will condensate with or react with isocyanic acid and/or cyanic acid or heating urea first then reacting the condensation compounds with other nitrogen containing compounds. The amino condensation compounds may be mixed with or reacted with carbonization auxiliaries, aldehydes and fillers to produce an amino condensation composition which is incorporated in more flammable organic compositions such as polyurethanes, polyester resins, epoxy resins, vinyl resins and other resins. The amino condensation salts of phosphorus, boron or sulfur containing compounds and the amino condensation-aldehyde resins may also be used as the flame retardant compound in this invention.

Abstract: An aminoplast-curable film-forming composition is disclosed. The film-forming composition is a crosslinkable composition comprising (1) a material containing a plurality of carbamate and/or urea functional groups and (2) an aminoplast crosslinking agent. The composition provides a coating with improved acid etch resistance, making the coating particularly useful as an automotive clear coat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds containing modified hydrazide groups and corresponding to formula I ##STR1## 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' andR' represents a group which is inert to isocyanate groups under the conditions used to form the compound of formula I andn has a value of 2 to 6.The present invention also relates to one-component, thermoset coating compositions containing the compounds of formula I and a cross-linking component that is reactive with these compounds. Finally, the present invention relates coatings, sealants and adhesives prepared from these thermoset compositions.

Abstract: Coating compositions are described comprising:(A) a polyurea reaction product of a mixture comprising:(1) a polyisocyanate, and(2) ammonia, ammonium hydroxide, an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic primary amine, a hydrazide, aziridine, or water, and(B) a compound having a plurality of functional groups that are reactive with urea groups on said polyurea.

Abstract: A method of forming a urea formaldehyde resin includes the step of heating solid paraformaldehyde to a temperature of 60 to 120.degree. C. Urea is added to the heated paraformaldehyde to form a urea mixture, which is dry mixed and heated until a temperature of 80 to 110.degree. C. has been reached. After this, a methanolic quanine base is added to the urea mixture to form a quanine-urea-formaldehyde mixture, which is heated until the quanine-urea-formaldehyde mixture is liquefied and cooled to 65.degree. C. Then, the quanine-urea-formaldehyde mixture is heated until it boils, at which point it is condensed for a period of 30 to 100 minutes. After this, additional urea is added to the liquified urea mixture to form a urea enriched mixture. The urea enriched mixture is condensed for 90 to 180 minutes. After condensation, the urea enriched mixture is buffered with lactic acid to form a buffered mixture. This buffered mixture is cooled.