Allnex Belgium S.a.

Ucb S.a.

Allnex Austria Gmbh

Cytec Surface Specialties, S.a.

Michel Tielemans

Stephan Peeters

Jean-Yves Salviato

Jurgen Van Holen

Steven Cappelle

Dirk Bontinck

Jean-Noel Baurant

Luc Lindekens

Marc Decaux

Willibald Paar

Jean-Marie Loutz

Thierry Randoux

Edmund Urbano

Patrice Roose

Elodie Siband

Jean-Claude Van Overvelt

Francis Bergiers

Xavier Deruyttere

Guido Vanmeulder

Luc De Koninck

Jean-Noël Baurant

Benoit De Becker

Philippe De Micheli

Andr E Vandersmissen

Jose Remacle

A radiation curable and at least partially biobased urethane (meth)acrylate for use in a one-component coating composition for cladding an outdoor surface of a building, obtained from the reaction of at least the following compounds: a. a polyisocyanate compound having a biobased carbon content of at least 20%, preferably at least 50%, as determined by method A of the standard ASTM D6866-12:2008, and b. a (meth)acrylate compound, different from compound a, and containing a reactive group capable to react with isocyanate groups.

Biobased urethane (meth)acrylate for use in cladding

An aqueous dispersion comprising a mixture of a first dispersion and a second dispersion, wherein the first dispersion comprises at least one (meth)acrylated pre-polymer (A), and the second dispersion comprises at least one thiol-functional compound (B). The aqueous dispersion optionally comprises at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound (C).

Radiation curable aqueous dispersions

The present invention relates to an aqueous resin composition (I) comprising at least one polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated polyurethane polymer (A), optionally, at least one polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated compound (B) different from (A), and optionally, at least one neutralizing agent (C); wherein the polyurethane polymer (A) has a weight average molecular weight of less than 15.000 Daltons and is obtained from the reaction of: at least one polyisocyanate (i); at least one hydrophilic compound (ii) containing at least one reactive group capable to react with isocyanate groups and at least one group which is capable to render the polyurethane polymer dispersible or soluble in aqueous medium either directly or after reaction with a neutralizing agent (C) to provide a salt; at least one compound (iii) containing essentially one reactive group capable to react with isocyanate groups and at least one copolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated group; at least one compound (iv) containing at least two reactive groups capable to react with isocyanate groups; and, optionally, at least one chain extender (v) containing at least two reactive groups capable to react with isocyanate groups, which chain extender is different from compounds (iv); and wherein the non-volatile components of the resin composition (I) after drying are re-dispersible or re-soluble in water at 25&#xb0; C. The present invention further relates to radiation curable compositions comprising a resin composition of the invention for use in coating applications or graphic art applications.

Radiation curable aqueous compositions with reversible drying

This invention relates to a radiation curable aqueous coating composition comprising: &#x2014;from 1 to 99% by weight, relative to the total weight of (1) and (2), of at least one radiation curable aqueously dispersed polyester resin composition (1) comprising an emulsifier D and the reaction product AC of a hydroxy functional polyester resin A and an olefinically unsaturated compound C which can be radically polymerized and which is attached to the polyester resin backbone by an ester linkage or a urethane linkage, and&#x2014;from 1 to 99% by weight, relative to the total weight of (1) and (2), of at least one other olefinically unsaturated compound (2) selected from the group of: water-dispersible compounds (21); water-soluble compounds (22); and/or water-compatible compounds (23) that have a weight average molecular weight of at least 450 Dalton and are different from the reaction product AC.

Radiation curable aqueous coating compositions

An aqueous radiation curable composition containing at least one ethylenically unsaturated polyurethane (A) and at least one ethylenically unsaturated polyurethane (B), different from the polyurethane (A), said ethylenically unsaturated polyurethane (B) preferably being characterized by a molecular weight that is below 10,000 Daltons; and optionally, at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound (C) different from (A) and (B); wherein the radiation curable composition in dry form has a steady-state creep viscosity &#x3b7;, expressed as the apparent viscosity after a deformation time of 30 minutes with a load &#x3c3;O=50 Pa at 23&#xb0; C., that is above 1&#xb7;10Pa&#xb7;s, more preferably above 1&#xb7;10Pa&#xb7;s. The compositions are characterized by an improved creep viscosity &#x3b7;and provide polymer materials with a good flow and mirror effect. In general, these materials are less sensitive to dust pick-up and fingerprints. Further provided is a one-vessel solvent free process for preparing such materials.

Radiation curable aqueous compositions with controlled polymer flow

The present invention relates to waterborne curing compositions for electrodeposition and radiation curing and processes to obtain such compositions. The compositions are characterized in that an ethylenically unsaturated compound (b), is dispersed in an aqueous solution by an at least partially neutralized (meth)acrylic modified amine epoxy adduct. The compositions of the invention are particularly suitable for coating metallic materials and temperature sensitive materials such as electrically conductive plastic materials.

Waterborne curing compositions for electrodeposition and radiation curing

The present invention relates to an aqueous radiation curable composition comprising: (I) at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound (A), and (II) at least one emulsifier (B) comprising alternating polyalkylene oxide segments, wherein said emulsifier optionally bears one or more groups selected from alkyl groups, aryl groups hydroxyl groups and/or ethylenically unsaturated groups, and wherein said emulsifier (B) has an HLB value of at least 4.5, preferably at least 7. The compositions of the invention are particularly suited for the manufacture of sprayable eco-friendly hardcoats, but they are also suitable for the making of inks, overprint varnishes and adhesives, alone or in combination with e.g. a water-borne polymer dispersion.

Active energy ray curable aqueous emulsions

The invention relates to radiation-curable aqueous composition comprising an (meth)acrylated polyurethane pre-polymer obtained from the reaction of a polyisocyanate, optionally a polyol, at least one hydrophilic compound containing at least one reactive group capable to react with isocyanate groups and which is capable to render the polyurethane pre-polymer dispersible in aqueous medium either directly or after the reaction with a neutralizing agent to provide a salt, an (meth)acrylated compound containing at least two reactive groups capable to react with isocyanate groups and an (meth)acrylated compound containing essentially one reactive group capable to react with isocyanate groups, said composition comprising an amount of (meth)acrylated and polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated groups of at least 3 meq per g.

Aqueous radiation curable polyurethane compositions

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of dispersions of colloidal polymerized particles and to the colloidal polymerized particles obtained and/or obtainable by the process as well as to their use.

Process for the preparation of colloidal polymerized particles

The present invention provides for an ethylenically unsaturated hydroxyl-terminated polyurethane (I) obtained by reacting (i) at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound (A) containing at least two reactive groups capable of reacting with isocyanate groups and at least one ethylenically unsaturated group; with (ii) at least one saturated alcohol component (B) comprising: (iia) at least one saturated hydroxylated compound (B1) containing hydrophilic groups capable of rendering the polyurethane dispersible in aqueous medium either directly or after the reaction with a neutralizing agent to provide a salt, and at least one compound (B2) that is selected from saturated polyester polyols (B21) and/or from saturated polycarbonate polyols (B22); and/or (iib) at least one compound (B3) that is selected from saturated polyester polyols (B31) containing compound (B1) moieties and/or from saturated polycarbonate polyols (B32) containing compound (B1) moieties; and, optionally, one or more of compounds (B1) and/or (B2); (iii) optionally, at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound (C) containing essentially one reactive group capable of reacting with isocyanate groups; and with (iv) at least one polyisocyanate (D). The present invention further relates to radiation curable coating compositions comprising same, to their preparation process and their uses.

Radiation curable compositions

The present invention relates to an ethylenically unsaturated hydroxyl-terminated polyurethane (I) obtained by reacting (i) at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound (A) containing at least two reactive groups capable of reacting with isocyanate groups and at least one ethylenically unsaturated group; with (ii) at least one saturated alcohol component (B) comprising: (iia) at least one saturated hydroxylated compound (B1) containing hydrophilic groups capable of rendering the polyurethane dispersible in aqueous medium either directly or after the reaction with a neutralizing agent to provide a salt, and, optionally, at least one compound (B2) that is selected from saturated polyester polyols (B21) and/or from saturated polycarbonate polyols (B22); and/or (iib) at least one compound (B3) that is selected from saturated polyester polyols (B31) containing compound (B1) moieties and/or from saturated polycarbonate polyols (B32) containing compound (B1) moieties; and, optionally, one or more of compounds (B1) and/or (B2); (iii) optionally, at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound (C) containing essentially one reactive group capable of reacting with isocyanate groups; with (iv) at least one polyisocyanate (D) selected from a tetramethylxylenediisocyanate. The present invention further relates to dispersions in water containing same, to their production and uses.

The present invention relates to a radiation curable aqueous composition comprising at least one ethylenically unsaturated polymer (1) which is the reaction product of&#x2014;a water-dispersible (meth)acrylic polymer A containing pendant hydroxyl or isocyanate groups, and containing pendant groups capable to render the polymer dispersible in aqueous medium either directly or after reaction with a neutralizing agent; &#x2014;at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound B which can be radically polymerized under irradiation and which attaches to the (meth)acrylic polymer A by an urethane linkage; &#x2014;and, optionally, at least one neutralizing agent C. The present invention further relates to the making and use of such radiation curable aqueous compositions.

Radiation curable aqueous compositions

The present invention relates to an aqueous composition comprising from 5 to 90% by weight of a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated water dispersible polyurethane (A) and from 1 to 60% by weight relative to the weight of polyurethane (A) of a least one polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated compound (B) having a water solubility at 25&#xb0; C. of less than 50 g/l, and it use for making high gloss coatings as well as wood stains.

The invention relates to radiation-curable aqueous composition comprising an (meth)acrylated polyurethane prepolymer obtained from the reaction of a polyisocyanate, optionally a polyol, at least one hydrophilic compound containing at least one reactive group capable to react with isocyanate groups and which is capable to render the polyurethane pre-polymer dispersible in aqueous medium either directly or after the reaction with a neutralizing agent to provide a salt, an (meth)acrylated compound containing at least two reactive groups capable to react with isocyanate groups and an (meth)acrylated compound containing essentially one reactive group capable to react with isocyanate groups, said composition comprising an amount of (meth)acrylated and polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated groups of at least 3 meq per g.

The invention relates to radiation-curable aqueous composition comprising a high molecular weight ethylenically unsaturated polyurethane obtained from the reaction of a polyisocyanate, at least one hydrophilic compound which is capable to render the polyurethane prepolymer dispersible in aqueous medium, an ethylenically unsaturated compound containing at least two reactive groups capable to react with isocyanate groups and an active hydrogen containing chain extender and a low molecular weight ethylenically unsaturated polyurethane end-capped with an ethylenically unsaturated compound containing essentially one reactive group capable to react with isocyanate groups.

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