Resins, low temperature formulations, and coatings derived therefrom

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A series of resins were synthesized using a range of bio-based materials to control the molecular architecture, and therefore the properties of the , inventive resins. The utility of these resins was demonstrated in the formulation of powder coatings, such as .beta.-hydroxy amide crosslinked and hybrid types. Generally, the bio-based resins flowed out on heating faster than conventional petrochemically-based resins allowing the use of lower , temperatures in the curing oven than is typically possible and a more active catalyst system, especially in the carboxylic acid-epoxy crosslinked hybrid coatings formulations.