The present invention relates to polyester polyols (1) carrying at least one keto-type C═O group derived from HO—C(═O)—L.sup.1—C(═O)—R.sup.1 (1i) or from a derivative thereof, wherein L.sup.1 is a linking group and R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1-20-alkyl, C.sub.5-8-cycloalkyl, C.sub.6-10-aryl and C.sub.7-20-aralkyl, to aqueous polyurethane dispersions (PUD) comprising at least one polyurethane (2) carrying at least one keto-type C═O group, water, and optionally at least one organic solvent (4), wherein the at least one polyurethane (2) carrying at least one keto-type C═O group comprises units derived from at least one polyester polyol (1), to aqueous self-crosslinkable polyurethane dispersions (SC-PUD) comprising at least one polyurethane (2) carrying at least one keto-type C═O group, at least one compound (3) carrying at least two keto-type C═O group reactive groups, water, and optionally at least one organic solvent (4), wherein the at least one polyurethane (2) carrying at least one keto-type C═O group comprises units derived from at least one polyester polyol (1), to aqueous self-crosslinkable polyurethane coating composition comprising the aqueous self-crosslinkable polyurethane dispersion (SC-PUD) optionally at least one organic solvent (5), at least one coating composition additive (6), optionally at least one polymer (7) different from the polyurethane (2), and optionally at least one monomer (8) carrying at least one olefinically unsaturated group, to substrate coated with the aqueous self-crosslinkable polyurethane coating composition, and to a process for coating the substrate with the aqueous self-crosslinkable polyurethane coating composition.

The present invention relates to polyester polyols (1) carrying at least one keto-type C═O group derived from HO—C(═O)—L.sup.1—C(═O)—R.sup.1 (1i) or from a derivative thereof, wherein L.sup.1 is a linking group and R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1-20-alkyl, C.sub.5-8-cycloalkyl, C.sub.6-10-aryl and C.sub.7-20-aralkyl, to aqueous polyurethane dispersions (PUD) comprising at least one polyurethane (2) carrying at least one keto-type C═O group, water, and optionally at least one organic solvent (4), wherein the at least one polyurethane (2) carrying at least one keto-type C═O group comprises units derived from at least one polyester polyol (1), to aqueous self-crosslinkable polyurethane dispersions (SC-PUD) comprising at least one polyurethane (2) carrying at least one keto-type C═O group, at least one compound (3) carrying at least two keto-type C═O group reactive groups, water, and optionally at least one organic solvent (4), wherein the at least one polyurethane (2) carrying at least one keto-type C═O group comprises units derived from at least one polyester polyol (1), to aqueous self-crosslinkable polyurethane coating composition comprising the aqueous self-crosslinkable polyurethane dispersion (SC-PUD) optionally at least one organic solvent (5), at least one coating composition additive (6), optionally at least one polymer (7) different from the polyurethane (2), and optionally at least one monomer (8) carrying at least one olefinically unsaturated group, to substrate coated with the aqueous self-crosslinkable polyurethane coating composition, and to a process for coating the substrate with the aqueous self-crosslinkable polyurethane coating composition.

A two-part flame-retardant, a flame-retardant oriented strand (OSB) and method for forming a flame-retardant OSB is provided. The two-part flame-retardant composition includes an aqueous solution containing a water-soluble flame-retardant and a flame-retardant powder that is incorporated into an oriented strand board without substantially affecting the mechanical properties of the oriented strand board. The method includes applying the aqueous solution containing a water-soluble flame-retardant to an oriented strand board furnish and applying a flame-retardant powder to the wetted furnish, without requiring an additional drying step.

A two-part flame-retardant, a flame-retardant oriented strand (OSB) and method for forming a flame-retardant OSB is provided. The two-part flame-retardant composition includes an aqueous solution containing a water-soluble flame-retardant and a flame-retardant powder that is incorporated into an oriented strand board without substantially affecting the mechanical properties of the oriented strand board. The method includes applying the aqueous solution containing a water-soluble flame-retardant to an oriented strand board furnish and applying a flame-retardant powder to the wetted furnish, without requiring an additional drying step.

A process for manufacturing the composition coating may include selecting a wood or masonry material substrate and utilizing a sol-gel comprising a silane or silane derivative and metal oxide precursor to coat the substrate. The process may utilize an all solution process or controlled environment for manufacturing a composition coating that prevent wetting and/or staining of a substrate. The composition coatings for treating wood or masonry materials improves weather-resistance, microbial resistance, stain-resistance and fungal-resistance of the materials. The reduced permeability of the resulting masonry materials can also delay or inhibit degradation caused by permeation of ions such as chlorides and sulfates. In addition, a stain comprising the composite solution and pigments may impart additional property to wood or masonry materials whilst retaining or improving the original appearance, particularly for the visibility and contrast of the wood grain as seen after the application of the coating.

A process for manufacturing the composition coating may include selecting a wood or masonry material substrate and utilizing a sol-gel comprising a silane or silane derivative and metal oxide precursor to coat the substrate. The process may utilize an all solution process or controlled environment for manufacturing a composition coating that prevent wetting and/or staining of a substrate. The composition coatings for treating wood or masonry materials improves weather-resistance, microbial resistance, stain-resistance and fungal-resistance of the materials. The reduced permeability of the resulting masonry materials can also delay or inhibit degradation caused by permeation of ions such as chlorides and sulfates. In addition, a stain comprising the composite solution and pigments may impart additional property to wood or masonry materials whilst retaining or improving the original appearance, particularly for the visibility and contrast of the wood grain as seen after the application of the coating.

The present disclosure is directed to a kit of parts comprising: in one part a) a water-borne stain; and, in another part b) a water-immiscible organic solvent-borne stain, wherein said water-borne stain is essentially free of resin and further contains at least one water-miscible organic solvent. The present disclosure is further directed to a method of coloring a wooden substrate comprising the steps of: a) applying a water-borne stain to a surface of the wooden substrate, wherein the water-borne stain is essentially free of resin and comprises at least one water-miscible organic solvent; and thereafter b) applying a water-immiscible organic solvent-borne stain to said surface.

The present disclosure is directed to a kit of parts comprising: in one part a) a water-borne stain; and, in another part b) a water-immiscible organic solvent-borne stain, wherein said water-borne stain is essentially free of resin and further contains at least one water-miscible organic solvent. The present disclosure is further directed to a method of coloring a wooden substrate comprising the steps of: a) applying a water-borne stain to a surface of the wooden substrate, wherein the water-borne stain is essentially free of resin and comprises at least one water-miscible organic solvent; and thereafter b) applying a water-immiscible organic solvent-borne stain to said surface.

A wood stain composition comprises or consists essentially of a water-miscible polyol having a molecular weight less than 1000 Da, a water-dispersible hydrophobic polymer and a pigment dispersion for providing improved application properties and compliance with regulatory VOC limits.

A wood stain composition comprises or consists essentially of a water-miscible polyol having a molecular weight less than 1000 Da, a water-dispersible hydrophobic polymer and a pigment dispersion for providing improved application properties and compliance with regulatory VOC limits.