Metal-bearing urethanized polymer soluble in a low-volatile organic compound solvent
AssigneeEge Kimya Sanayi Ve Ticaret A. S.
InventorEddy CLAUWAERT
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to polymer compounds for use as polymerization agents in coatings, paints or inks. In one embodiment, a polymer compound comprises a metal-bearing urethanized polymer having a metal content greater than 6% by weight, and a water solubility below 20 mg/l according to OECD 105, wherein the urethanized polymer is soluble in a low-volatile organic compound (low-VOC) solvent. Methods of producing and using such polymer compounds are also disclosed.
Claims21
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A polymer compound for use as a polymerization agent in coatings, paints, or inks, the polymer compound comprising a metal-bearing urethanized polymer having a metal content greater than 6% by weight, and a water solubility according to OECD 105 below 20 mg/1, wherein the urethanized polymer is soluble in a low-volatile organic compound (low-VOC) solvent.
A polymer compound for use as a polymerization agent in coatings, paints, or inks, the polymer compound comprising a metal-bearing urethanized polymer having the following formula:
- wherein
- M is a metal;
- R1 is a first alkyl group;
- and
- R2 is a second alkyl group.
A process for preparing a polymer compound, the process comprising:
- mixing a hydroxy acid and a saturated carboxylic acid to form a mixture;
- reacting the mixture with a metal hydroxide to form an intermediate product;
- and
- polymerizing the intermediate product with an isocyanate to form a metal-bearing urethanized polymer having a metal content greater than 6% by weight, and a water solubility according to OECD 105 below 20 mg/1, wherein the urethanized polymer is soluble in a low-volatile organic compound (low-VOC) solvent.
A method of curing a polymer-based coating composition, the method comprising:
- providing a polymer compound including a metal-bearing urethanized polymer having a metal content greater than 6% by weight, and a water solubility according to OECD 105 below 20 mg/l, wherein the urethanized polymer is soluble in a low-volatile organic compound (low-VOC) solvent;
- mixing the polymer compound with an unsaturated fatty acid modified polymer-based binder;
- and
- drying a coating of the mixture of the polymer compound and the binder.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.