COATED GLASS ARTICLES

Field of Invention

[0001] This invention relates to coated glass articles having an opaque and/ or reflective coating disposed thereon. The opaque coatings are preferably pigmented and under preferred conditions prevent transmission of 99 percent or more of light through the coating. The invention also relates to a method for applying the coatings to glass and a method for bonding the coated glass to a structure or substrate, for instance, a building.

Background of Invention

[0002] Glass is used for a variety of uses where it has a decorated or functional coating on it. One class of coatings is reflective coatings. These are typically 20 to 1,000 Angstroms thick films of metals such as copper, chromium, nickel, tin, iron, cobalt, silver and gold, or the oxides thereof, or various mixtures of such metals and oxides. Such coatings are applied to the glass by vacuum deposition, sputtering, chemical vapor deposition, thermal decomposition or pyrolysis of liquid spray solutions. Another set of coatings are opaque coatings. Such coatings are used to prevent the transmission of some or all light through the coated glass. Opaque coatings used commercially for many glass structures comprise ceramic coatings which are deposited on the glass. The ceramic coatings and glass are heated to l,500°C or greater to fuse the coating together and to the glass surface. Coated glass can be used for a variety of uses including for buildings. Some modern buildings utilize glass as a large part of the exterior faςade. Often such glass has a reflective and or opaque coating disposed thereon. In one use the glass is reflective for aesthetic purposes. For buildings with a large amount of glass on the exterior, spandrel glass panels are utilized. Spandrel glass panels are opaque panels that cover parts of the building that are not aesthetically pleasant to view from the outside. These areas include floor slabs, plumbing, conduits for electricity and computer systems, heating and air conditioning ducts, structural beams and the like. Often these spandrel panels have bonded to the interior of the panels insulation materials. The opaque coating also hides such insulation or insulation panels and adhesive bonding them to the glass. Typically the reflective coating and the opaque coating are located on the interior side of the glass. In many buildings the glass which serves as windows having reflective coatings only so that the tenants can see out of the building. Where such buildings have both windows coated with a reflective coating and spandrel glass, it is desirable that the two look the same from the outside and that both have a reflective coating. Where the spandrel glass has a reflective coating, the reflective coating is located next to the glass and the opaque coating is placed on the reflective coating.

[0003] Mattimoe U.S.4,302,503 discloses architectural spandrels which are reflective wherein a metal or metal oxide coating is placed on an inside surface of a sheet of glass by methods disclosed hereinbefore. Thereafter an opaque coating pigmented with carbon black is deposited on the reflective coating. The opaque coating comprises pigment in an alkyd based lacquer, paints based on pentaerythritols, polyurethanes, epoxies or

acrylics may be employed. The coatings after drying can be contacted with adhesives to bond insulating panels to the glass panels.

[0004] Designers of coated glass articles desire to place on glass articles patterns, some of which are multicolored, which are aesthetic or communicate important information, such as trademarks, the source of the product or important information about the product. The process for applying ceramic coatings to glass make it difficult or cost prohibitive to apply multicolored designs or informational graphics on glass articles.

[0005] The high temperatures necessary to cure these ceramic coatings are undesirable due to the large amount of energy required and the stress placed on the glass by the coating fused on the glass which can result in glass breakage. Additionally, an inorganic ceramic coating fused into the glass makes it difficult to recycle the glass when there is a defect in the glass which occurs during manufacture of the glass or at the end of life of a vehicle. The coatings disclosed in Mattimoe have not found significant commercial use as spandrel glass is commercially produced by use of ceramic based coatings and high temperature fusing processes.

[0006] What is needed is a coating for glass which can be applied without the need for very high curing temperatures, which can bond to standard adhesives and which facilitates recycling of the glass. What is also needed is a coating system that allows application of multicolored and/or information coatings on glass articles.

Summary of Invention

[0007] In one embodiment, the invention is an article comprising a glass substrate having one or more coatings disposed thereon comprising the reaction product of a) one or more film forming resins having at least one functional group capable of polymerization; b) one or more reactive diluents capable of reacting with the film forming resin; c) one or more silicon, titanium, zirconium, aluminum, or metal containing compounds capable of promoting adhesion of the composition to glass; d) one or more compounds which is reactive with the film forming resin which also contains at least one acidic moiety; and e) one or more of i) one or more pigments or dyes which render the coating partially opaque or opaque or ii) one or more metals or metal compounds which render the coating reflective. Preferably the glass substrate is a glass sheet. Preferably the coated glass is useful as a window. The glass substrate can have disposed thereon a coating containing a reflective metal and/or metal oxide, a coating containing a pigment to render the coating partially or completely opaque or both coatings. In another preferred embodiment, the composition further comprises f) one or more catalysts or initiators capable of initiating polymerization of the film-forming resin when exposed to irradiation or which initiates cationic polymerization. In a more preferred embodiment, the film-forming resin contains unsaturated moieties which polymerize when exposed to free radicals. In another embodiment, the opaque coating comprises multiple opaque coatings of different colors so as to provide a multicolored design on the glass article. In yet another embodiment the opaque coating provides a decorative or informational pattern on the glass article.

[0008] In one embodiment the invention is a composition comprising a) one or more film forming resins having at least one functional group capable of polymerization; b) one or more reactive diluents capable of reacting with the film forming resin; c) one or more silicon, titanium, zirconium, aluminum, or metal containing compounds capable of promoting adhesion of the composition to glass; d) one or more compounds which is reactive with the film forming resin which also contains at least one acidic moiety; and e) one or more of metals or metal. compounds which render the composition reflective once the composition is cured.

[0009] In another embodiment, the invention comprises a method for coating a glass substrate comprising applying a coating according to the invention to (a) glass and (b) exposing the coated window to conditions such that the coating cures. In another embodiment the invention is a process which comprises applying separate pigment or dye containing coatings having different color pigments or dyes and curing the separate colored coatings to place a decorative or informational pattern on the glass substrate. In yet another embodiment, the invention is a method for bonding coated glass to a substrate which comprises applying an adhesive to the surface of the coating comprising the cured composition of this invention disposed on the glass; (c) contacting the glass with a substrate wherein the adhesive is located between the glass and the substrate and (d) allowing the adhesive to cure.

[0010] The glass articles of the invention and the processes described related to the article of the invention offers significant advantages over those of the art. In particular, the coatings useful in the invention can be applied to curved surfaces which allow application after shaping of the substrate such as a window. Since this coating is not fused into the glass at high temperatures, the coating allows recycling of the glass either at the end of the life of the structure in which it is used or when there is a defect in the glass. Known adhesives for bonding to glass materials are capable of bonding in a primerless manner to the cured coatings of the invention. The adhesive bond to the coatings of the invention are durable under extreme conditions, and is expected to last for a significant portion of, if not the entire life of, the structure to which the glass bonded. Furthermore, the coating is abrasion resistant and provides good opacity, that is, low UV light transmission, preferably less than about 1 percent. The coatings of the invention does not require the use of a furnace to cure the coating; requires less coating material than ceramic coatings; allow greater flexibility in the selection of pigments or dyes because exposure to high temperatures which can damage certain pigments or dyes is not required; exhibit a high resistance to damage from acid; do not place interface stress on the glass and allows the use of thinner glass in certain applications; and are solvent free and cure rapidly. The coatings and methods of the invention facilitate applying multicolored coatings for decorative and/or informational purposes onto glass substrates.

Detailed Description of Invention

[0011] The glass substrate can be any substrate which utilizes either or both of a reflective coating and an opaque coating. The glass can be in the form of a container, a flat sheet or a curved sheet. When in sheet form the glass is preferably float glass. The glass can be clear or tinted glasses, such as gray or bronze heat-absorbing glass. When sheet glass is used, it is preferred that the glass be heat strengthened or tempered to obtain the properties concomitant with such treatment. The coating can be disposed on any surface or part of a surface of the glass as required by the use of the glass substrate. In a preferred embodiment the glass is utilized as a window or as a spandrel panel.

[0012] In the embodiment where the coating is reflective and the glass is utilized as a window, the reflective coating is preferably disposed on the inside surface of the glass. Inside as used in this context refers to the surface of the glass which is disposed toward the inside of the building. Reflective as used herein preferably means the properties of these coatings when applied to nominal 0.25 inch (.64 centimeters) thick clear glass are 6 percent to 44 percent reflectance of incident visible light (average daylight reflectance), 5 percent to 35 percent total solar reflectance, and luminous transmittances of 5 percent to 35 percent. Reflectances given above are from the glass surface of the filmed sheet. It should be noted that transparent, as used herein, indicates luminous transmittances of at least about 5 percent. In one embodiment the glass substrates coated with the reflective coating of the invention are transparent. The metal, metal oxides or mixtures thereof utilized to render the coating reflective can be any metal, metal oxide or mixture thereof which renders the coating reflective. Preferably the metal, metal oxides or mixtures thereof comprise one or more transition or Groups HI, IV, and VI metals, metal oxides or mixtures thereof. Preferably the metal, metal oxides or mixtures thereof comprise one or more transition or Group IV metals, metal oxides or mixtures thereof. Even more preferably the metals are metal oxides, such as, gallium, copper, chromium, nickel, tin, iron, cobalt, silver, gold, oxides thereof, or mixtures thereof. The most preferred metal is gallium. The coating is applied in a sufficient thickness such that the desired reflectance level is achieved. Preferably the thickness is about 20 angstroms or greater, more preferably about 50 angstroms or greater and most preferably about 100 angstroms or greater. Preferably the thickness is about 1,000 angstroms or less, more preferably about 900 angstroms or less and more preferably about 500 angstroms or less.

[0013] In the embodiment where the coating on the glass is partially opaque or completely opaque, the coating contains a pigment or dye which renders the coating partially or completely opaque. Partially opaque means the coating transmits between 1 and 5 percent of the light shined on the coated glass. Opaque means that the coating transmits 1 percent or less of the light shined on the coated glass, preferably less than 0.3 percent and most preferably less than 0.1 percent. In one embodiment the opaque coating is used solely for decorative purposes and in another to prevent the passage of light through the glass.

[0014] In the embodiment where the glass is used as a spandrel, the coating is designed to prevent an observer from outside of a building from seeing certain parts of the building as described hereinbefore. The spandrel glass may also be reflective. In this embodiment a reflective coating may be applied to the surface of the glass substrate before the opaque coating is applied. The reflective coating may be a reflective coating of the invention or it may be a reflective coating as disclosed in the prior art discussed hereinbefore. If a prior art coating is utilized, these coatings may be applied by vacuum deposition, sputtering, chemical vapor deposition, thermal decomposition or pyrolysis of liquid spray solutions, all as are well known in the art. They can be applied in the thickness as described hereinbefore. The opaque coating is applied on the reflective coating. The opaque coating bonds well to adhesives commonly utilized to bond glass to substrates and to bond insulating material to glass. The opaque coating can be multicolored. Multicolored coatings comprise cured coatings having different pigments in each coating. Such coatings can be decorative or informational. For decorative coatings the coatings can be of any number of colors and shape as desired. For informational coatings the coating can communicate any desired message. The coating can be a trademark, identification of the source or kind of product, safety or warning information, patent numbers, instructions and the like. The different color coatings can be located on different parts of a glass substrate or one or more coatings can be located on another pigmented coating.

[0015] In another embodiment the glass substrate can have an opaque coating on only a portion of the surface of the glass or it can be applied in any pattern desired. Where the glass is used as a window, the opaque coating may be applied partially or in a pattern to reduce the amount of light passing through the glass. The opaque coating is applied at a sufficient thickness to give the desired opaque nature. The opaque coating is applied in a sufficient thickness such that the desired light transmission level is achieved.

Preferably the thickness is about 10 microns or greater, and most preferably about 30

microns or greater. Preferably the thickness is about 250 microns or less, and more preferably about 50 microns or less.

[0016] One component of the composition is a film-forming resin capable of forming a continuous matrix which can be cured by common curing techniques. A film- forming resin can be any resin which forms a continuous film and which cures under reasonable conditions. The film-forming resin contains one or more moieties which, under reasonable conditions, are able to polymerize and therefore form a continuous matrix and which is resistant to many environmental forces. In a preferred embodiment, preferably the film-forming resin polymerizes when exposed to free radicals or to cationic reaction conditions. In a preferred embodiment, the film-forming resin is a resin that cures by exposure to irradiation, such as UV radiation or an electron beam. In a preferred embodiment, the film-forming resin contains functional groups which polymerize when exposed to free radicals, such as vinyl, acrylate, styrenic, diene, methacrylate, allyl, thiolene, vinyl ether, unsaturated ester, imide, N-yinyl, acrylamide containing moieties and mixtures thereof and the like. In a more preferred embodiment, the functional groups on the film-forming resin are acrylic and/or rnethacrylic moieties. In many embodiments, the film- forming resin is an oligomer or prepolymer having the described functional moieties. Among preferred types of oligomers and prepolymers are urethane acrylates, such as aliphatic and aromatic urethane acrylates, epoxy acrylates, melamine acrylates, polyester acrylates, polyether acrylates, silicone acrylates, dendritic acrylates, polybutadiene acrylates, amine acrylates, acrylic acrylates, amido and spiro ortho carbonate esters or mixtures thereof. A more preferred class of oligomers and prepolymers are the aliphatic urethane acrylates. Examples of aliphatic urethane acrylate oligomers or prepolymers which are commercially available include those from Cytec Surface Specialties under the trademark EBECRYL and designations 264, 265, 284N, 1290, 4866, 8210, 8301, 8402, 8405, 5129 and 8411; those available from Sartomer under the designations CN985B88, 964, 944B85, 963B80, CN 929, CN 996, CN 968, CN 980, CN 981, CN 982B90, CN 983, CN991; CN 2920, CN 2921, CN 9006, CN 9008, CN 9009, CN 9010; GENOMER 4302 and 4316 available from Rahn; PHOTOMER 6892 and 6008 available from Cognis; NK ^• OLIGO™ U24A and U-15HA™ available from Kowa. Additional suppliers of aliphatic urethane acrylates include the BR series of aliphatic urethane acrylates such as BR 144 or 970 available from Bomar Specialties or the LAROMER series of aliphatic urethane acrylates from BASF.

[0017] To form an appropriate film, molecular weight is an important attribute. The lower molecular weight of the film-forming resin is preferably selected such that the film-forming resin when coated on a substrate forms a continuous matrix which retains the nature of a film and is a continuous matrix upon cure. The upper limit on molecular weight is the highest molecular weight at which the film forming resin is capable of being processed under reasonable conditions. Dendrimers having higher molecular weights may be used wherein the resulting composition can be processed using equipment typically used by those skilled in the art. The film-forming resin is present in the composition in a sufficient amount to form a continuous matrix when applied to a substrate and cured. In a preferred embodiment, the film-forming resin is present in an amount of about 10 parts by weight or greater and more preferably about 15 parts by weight or greater, based on the weight of the composition. Preferably, the film-forming resin is present in the composition in an amount of about 70 parts by weight or less based on the weight of the composition and more preferably about 60 parts by weight or less, more preferably about 50 parts by weight or less and most preferably 40 parts by weight or less. As used herein, all parts by weight are based on 100 parts by weight of the recited base material or composition. In a case of the coating composition, this means the weights are based on 100 parts by weight of the coating composition.

[0018] The composition may further comprise a reactive diluent in sufficient amounts such that the composition has the desired viscosity. Generally, the desired viscosity is such that the composition is capable of being processed and forms a good coating. Any compound which reacts with the film-forming resin under polymerization conditions and which has low viscosity may be used. The reactive diluent may be monofunctional in that it has one functional group which will react with the other active components of the system. In another embodiment the reactive diluent can be any polyfunctional compound capable of reacting with the film-forming resin to introduce links between the polymer chains formed during curing of the film-forming resin. As used herein, polyfunctional means two or more functional groups on average and more preferably three or more functional groups. Preferably, the polyfunctional reactive diluent has a functionality of about 3 or less. As used herein, polyfunctional shall be applied in a nominal nature in that it relates to compounds which have a theoretical functionality of two or more as opposed to actual functionality. In particular, imperfections as a result of processing or formation of byproducts are ignored in determining whether a compound is

polyfunction according to this definition. In reality, many compounds which are theoretically di- or polyfunctional have a lower functionality than theoretical due to the formation of byproducts and incomplete reactions. Preferably, the reactive diluent has unsaturated compounds which polymerize when exposed to free radicals or compounds which react via cationic reaction mechanisms. Examples of functional moieties which may be used in the reactive diluent include vinyl, acrylate, styrenic, diene, methacrylate, allyl, acrylamide, methacrylamide, cycloaliphatic epoxide, alpha epoxide, acrylonitrile, and methacrylonitrile containing moieties, combinations thereof and the like. Preferred functional groups are those functional groups which polymerize when exposed to free radicals. Among preferred functional groups which polymerize when exposed to free radicals are vinyl, acrylate, styrenic, diene, methacrylate, and allyl containing moiety, combinations thereof and the like. Representative examples of monofunctional reactive diluents useful are disclosed in U.S. Patent Applicaton Serial Number 11/422,119 filed June 20, 2006 titled PROTECTIVE COATING FOR WINDOW GLASS, at paragraph 0018, incorporated herein by reference. In one preferred embodiment, the reactive diluent is a monofunctional acrylate. Among preferred monofunctional acrylates are 2-(2-oxy)ethyl acrylate, 2-phenoxy ethyl acrylate, hydroxyl ethyl acrylate, other long chain alkyl acrylates, isobornyl acrylate, cyclic trimethylol propane formal acrylate, monofunctional aliphatic urethane acrylates, mixtures thereof and the like. In a more preferred embodiment, the reactive diluent is a polyacrylate. Examples of polyacrylate reactive diluents are disclosed in U.S. Patent Applicaton Serial Number 11/422,119 filed June 20, 2006 titled PROTECTIVE COATING FOR WINDOW GLASS, at paragraph 0018, incorporated herein by reference. Preferred reactive diluents are diacrylates such as 1,6 hexanediol diacrylate, 1,9 nonanediol diacrylate, 1,4 butanediol acrylate, tricyclodecane dimethanol diacrylate, cyclohexane dimethanol diacrylate, alkoxylated cyclohexane diacrylates, tripropylene glycol diacrylate and the like. More preferred reactive diluents include propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate, propoxylated glyceryl triacrylate and tripropylene glycol diacrylate. The diluent is present in a composition in sufficient amounts to provide a tough film which is capable of resisting many common environmental attacks upon curing and a viscosity which is amenable to the desired coating application method. Among most preferred monofunctional acrylate monomers is isobornyl acrylate. Preferably, the reactive diluent is present in the composition in an amount of about 2 parts by weight or greater based on the weight of the composition, preferably about 5 parts by weight or greater and

more preferably about 10 parts by weight or greater. The reactive diluent is preferably present in the composition in an amount of about 30 parts by weight or less, more preferably about 25 parts by weight or less and most preferably about 20 parts by weight or less based on the weight of the composition.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, a mixture of reactive diluents is used in the coatings of the invention. Most preferably, a blend of monofunctional, difunctional, and trifunctional diluents are used. The amount of reactive diluent having a functionality of greater than 2 percent is that amount which improves the scratch resistance of the coating. Preferably, the reactive diluent with a functionality of greater than 2 is present in an amount of about 1 part by weight or greater, more preferably about 3 parts by weight or greater and most preferably about 4 parts by weight or greater. Preferably, the reactive diluent having a functionality greater than 2 is present in an amount of about 15 parts by weight or less and more preferably about 12 parts by weight or less and most preferably about 10 parts by weight or less.

[0020] The choice of a reactive diluent has an impact on the working time and the shelf life of the uncured coating. Working time is the time from initial reaction of the functional groups until the surface of the liquid coating formulation skins over. Shelf life is how long a curable composition can be stored until the composition cures such that the composition can no longer be used for its intended purpose. If no free radical inhibitor is used to stabilize the liquid compositions, then the following reactive diluents offer optimal performance with respect to both working time and shelf-life, propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate and propoxylated glyceryl triacrylate.

[0021] The composition further contains one or more adhesion promoter(s) which are capable of enhancing the bonding of the composition to glass and/or an isocyanate or siloxy functional adhesive. An adhesion promoter (coupling agent) is defined herein as a material having at least one group capable of reacting, binding and/or associating with a group on at least one surface of the substrates to be bonded together. In one non- limiting embodiment, an adhesion promoter can serve as a molecular bridge at the interface of at least two surfaces wherein the surfaces can be similar or dissimilar surfaces. Adhesion promoters, in another non-limiting embodiment, can be monomers, oligomers and/or polymers. Such materials include, but are not limited to, organometallics such as silanes, titanates _^ zirconates, aluminates, metal containing compounds, zirconium aluminates,

hydrolysates thereof and mixtures thereof. Preferably, such adhesion promoter contains titanium or silicon and most preferably contains siloxy (silicone and oxygen) linkages. Preferably, the silicon-containing adhesion promoter is a polysiloxane such as those disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,502,045 at column 2, lines 8-20 and at column 3, lines 3-54, incorporated herein by reference; tetraorthosilicates as disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 6,306,924 at column 2, lines 26-39 and column 3, lines 24-42, relevant parts incorporated herein by reference; and multifunctional silanes such as those disclosed in Mahdi et al., U.S. Patent No. 6,355,127 at column 21, lines 44 to column 22, line 38, relevant parts incorporated herein by reference or adhesion promoters that are reaction products of these silanes and other intermediates. Non-limiting examples of silane coupling agents are disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Serial Number 11/422,119 filed June 20, 2006 titled PROTECTIVE COATING FOR WINDOW GLASS, at paragraph 0021, incorporated herein by reference. Titanate, zirconate or zircoaluminate adhesion promoters useful in this invention include those described in Wu et al., U.S. Patent No. 6,649,016, column 7, line 23 to column 8, line 53, relevant parts incorporated herein by reference. Preferred titanium and zirconium adhesion promoters are disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Serial Number 11/422,119 filed June 20, 2006 titled PROTECTIVE COATING FOR WINDOW GLASS, at paragraph 0021, incorporated herein by reference. Generally, the adhesion promoters are present in a sufficient amount to achieve a durable bond of the coating to glass and preferably to form a durable bond to adhesives which commonly bond to glass such as isocyanate or siloxy-functional adhesives. If too little adhesion promoter is used, then poor adhesion will be exhibited by the coating to the glass and/or adhesive. If too much adhesion promoter is utilized, the coating composition may be unstable. In this context "unstable" means that the composition may cure before being exposed to the desired curing conditions. Adhesion promoters are preferably present in an amount of about 1 part by weight or greater based on the weight of the composition, more preferably about 6 parts by weight or greater, even more preferably about 8 parts by weight or greater and most preferably about 10 parts by weight or greater. Preferably, the adhesion promoter is present in an amount of about 30 parts by weight or less based on the weight of the composition and more preferably about 20 parts by weight or less.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, the composition comprises either one or both of two silane adhesion promoters, one selected from the group of polysiloxanes and tetraorthosilicates and a second selected from a group of multifunctional silanes. Preferred

tetraalkylorthosilicates are disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Serial Number 11/422,119 filed June 20, 2006 titled PROTECTIVE COATING FOR WINDOW GLASS, at paragraphs 0023 and 0024, incorporated herein by reference. The preferred polysiloxanes useful in the invention are disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Serial Number 11/422,119 filed June 20, 2006 titled PROTECTIVE COATING FOR.WINDOW GLASS, at paragraphs 0025 and 0026, incorporated herein by reference.

[0023] Multifunctional silanes comprise compounds which have a silane functionality and a second functional group including epoxy, amino, vinyl, isocyanate, isocyanaurate, mercapto, acrylate, methacrylate groups and the like. Preferred adhesion promoters for adhesion to coated surfaces, such as those coated with a reflective coating or an opaque coating, include the amino alkoxy silanes, vinyl alkoxy silanes, isocyanato alkoxy silanes, epoxyalkoxy silanes, mercaptosilanes and isocyanaurate functional alkoxy silanes for instance. More preferred multifunctional silanes are disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Serial Number 11/422,119 filed June 20, 2006 titled PROTECTIVE COATING FOR WINDOW GLASS, at paragraph 0027, incorporated herein by reference.

[0024] In another preferred embodiment, the adhesion promoter is the Michael addition product of siloxane further containing one or more active hydrogen containing functional moieties with having two or more acrylate groups. The reaction product preferably has four or greater siloxy groups and more preferably 6 or greater. The reaction product preferably contains no active hydrogen atoms. The reaction products also preferably have at least one unsaturated group capable of reacting in the presence of free radicals. Preferably, the acrylate containing reactant is an alkoxylated polyol derived di or polyacrylate such as propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate, propoxylated glyceryl triacrylate, or other diacrylates such as hexanediol diacrylate, tripropylene glycol diacrylate, dipropylene glycol diacrylate, cyclohexanedimethanol diacrylate, alkoxylated cyclohexanedimethanol diacrylates, nonanediol diacrylate, and the like. The Michael addition product is prepared by reacting the reactants at elevated temperatures of about 30 ⁰ C to about 6O ⁰ C, preferably about 55°C for. a sufficient time such that all of the functional groups having active hydrogen atoms are reacted for instance, all amines are tertiary amines. Preferably, the reactants are reacted at elevated temperatures for greater than about 72 hours. It will be appreciated that one or more additives (e.g., a catalyst) may be employed to accelerate the reaction time. For example, without limitation, a tertiary amine (e.g., in an amount of about 0.1 to about 3 parts by weight) may be employed in an

instance when the composition uses a Michael addition product, such as 1,8 diazobicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-Ene, (available from Aldrich under the designation DBU). The nature of the alkoxy groups on the Michael addition product impacts the speed of cure of the coating composition of the invention. Methoxy groups hydrolyze faster and thus the curing reaction goes faster when methoxy groups are found on the siloxy groups. When higher alkoxy groups are present the reaction is slower. The overall reaction speed and thus working time can be adjusted by adjusting the relative amount of alkoxy groups on the adhesion promoters and the ratio of the methoxy groups to higher alkoxy groups present.

[0025] In another embodiment, the adhesion promoter is a high molecular weight adduct having multiple alkoxysilane moieties. Preferably, the adduct has 3 or greater alkoxysilane moieties and more preferably 6 or greater. Preferably, the adduct has a number average molecular weight of about 500 Da or greater and more preferably 1,000 Da or greater. The adduct preferably contains no reactive hydrogen containing moieties. In a preferred embodiment, the adduct is the reaction product of an epoxy silane, such as gamma propyl trimethoxy epoxy silene or gamma propyl triethoxy epoxy silane, with one or more silanes having reactive hydrogen containing moieties under conditions that an excess of epoxy equivalents is present as compared to active hydrogen-containing moieties. Preferably, the equivalent ratio of epoxy moieties to active hydrogen containing moieties is about 1.1 or greater; and more preferably about 1.12. Preferably, the equivalent ratio of epoxy equivalents to active hydrogen containing moieties is about 1.14 or less. The preferred active hydrogen containing moieties are amine and mercapto with amine being most preferred. The epoxy silane active hydrogen containing silane reacted product is thereafter reacted with the reaction product of an aliphatic di- or polyisocyanate, such as tetramethylene diisocyanate (TMDI), and an active hydrogen functional moiety containing silane, for instance, an aminosilane or mercaptosilane. The two reaction products are reaction in a sufficient ratio such that the resulting adduct contains no active hydrogen atoms or isocyanate groups. The resulting adduct is added to the coating compositions in a sufficient amount to enhance the long term adhesion of the coating composition to substrates and adhesive systems. Preferably, the high molecular weight alkoxysilane containing adduct is present in an amount of about 1 part by weight or greater and more preferably about 5 parts by weight or greater. The high molecular weight alkoxysilane containing adduct is preferably present in an amount of about 15 parts by weight or less and more preferably about 10 parts by weight or less. The high molecular weight alkoxysilane

addυct is preferably added to the coating composition of the invention in admixture with a reactive diluent as described hereinbefore. In a preferred embodiment, the adhesion promoter comprises a mixture of the Michael addition product containing alkoxysilane groups and the high molecular weight alkoxysilane adducts, preferably the two types of adducts are used in a ratio of about 1 to about 15 and more preferably about 1 to about 5.

[0026] The composition further comprises a compound which is reactive with the film-forming resin and which also contains an acidic moiety. In particular, the compound has a functional group or moiety which will react with the functional moieties contained in the film-forming resin. Preferably, such a reactive group undergoes reaction when exposed to free radicals, radiation or cations. Such moieties are described hereinbefore. The compound which is reactive with the film-forming resin and which contains an acidic moiety is present for the purpose of enhancing bonding of the composition to glass and to adhesive systems. Preferably, the acid group is a strong acid group; such strong acids include carboxylic acids, phosphoric acids, sulfuric acids and sulfonic acid groups. Preferred acid groups are carboxylic acid groups and phosphoric acid groups, such as phosphate acids. The most preferred acid groups are carboxylic acid groups. Preferably, the compound is a compound which has an acid group and one or more functional groups which polymerize when exposed to free radicals, radiation or which react when contacted with cations. Preferable are compounds which polymerize when exposed to free radicals or radiation, such as acrylate, vinyl, allyl, vinyl ether or (meth)acrylate groups. Preferably, a nonfunctional alkyl chain connects the ethylenic unsaturated group to the strong acid group. Among preferred classes of acid-containing compounds are acidic functional acrylates or (meth)acrylates, including methacrylic acids, acrylic acids, acrylated phosphate acid esters, mono-2-(methacryloxy)ethyl maleate or phosphoric monoacrylate, maleic acids, itaconic acids mixtures thereof and the like. The acid is present in a sufficient amount to enhance bonding to the glass or coated plastic and/or adhesive. If too much acid is used, the stability of the composition may be negatively impacted. The reactive acid- containing compound is present in the composition in an amount of about 1 part by weight or greater based on the composition and preferably about 4 parts by weight or greater. The reactive acid compound is preferably present in the composition in an amount of about 10 weight parts or less and more preferably about 8 weight parts or less.

[0027] The composition further comprises pigments or dyes. The pigments or dyes may be present to provide a desired color or to provide opacity to the composition. Preferably, the pigments or dyes are durable, meaning that they have good outdoor durability and resist fading upon exposure to sun and the elements. Preferably, the pigments reduce light transmission through the coating. In a preferred embodiment, the pigments are capable of reducing light transmission through the coating to less than 1 percent of the light in contact with the coating. Furthermore, it is preferable that the pigments or dyes do not interfere in bonding of the coating to glass or an adhesive. Pigments or dyes useful in the invention may be organic or inorganic. Preferable inorganic pigments include black iron oxides, zinc oxide, cerium oxide, and titania (TiO ₂ ), while preferable organic pigments include carbon black, phthalocyanines, anthraquinones, perylenes, carbazoles, monoazo- and disazobenzimidazolones, isoindolinones, monoazonaphthols, diarylidepyrazolones, rhodamines, indigoids, quinacridones, diazopyranthrones, dinitranilines, pyrazolones, dianisidines, pyranthrones, tetrachloroisoindolinones, dioxazines, monoazoacrylides, anthrapyrimidines and mixtures thereof. A list of commercial pigments which are useful in the compositions of the invention are disclosed in U.S. Patent Application 2002/0086914 relevant portions incorporated herein by reference. Preferred pigments include carbon black or black iron oxides. In the embodiment where the composition is used to coat a window, it is preferable that the pigment utilized be a black pigment. Further, it is preferred that the pigment be carbon black. Any known carbon black may be utilized in the invention. The pigments or dyes are used in an amount sufficient to give the desired functionality to the coating. In particular, if the pigment or dye is used simply for coating, then the sufficient amount of pigment or dye is used to get the desired color. Conversely, if the pigments are added to introduce opacity to the coating, then a sufficient amount of pigment is used to introduce the desired level of opacity. In a preferred embodiment, the pigment is black and then utilized to introduce opacity to the coating. Preferably, the dyes are translucent. The pigment should be present in an amount such that the cured coating exhibits the desired light transmittance, preferably of less than 1 percent at the desired coating thickness. Preferably the pigment or dye is present in an amount of about 1 part by weight or greater, more preferably about 2 parts by weight or greater, even more preferably about 3 parts by weight or greater, more preferably about 5 parts by weight or greater and most preferably about 8

parts by weight or greater. Preferably, the amount of pigment useful is about 15 parts by weight or less and most preferably about 12 parts by weight or less.

[0028] The composition may further comprise a catalyst or initiator capable of initiating cure of the film-forming resin under curing conditions. Preferably, those curing conditions are sufficient to cause formation of free radicals or cations. Preferred catalysts or initiators include photoinitiators which initiate free radical polymerization by the formation of free radicals or which generate cations, or thermal initiators which generate free radicals or which form or release cations when exposed to heat. Photoinitiator systems having a corresponding sensitivity to actinic radiation are normally incorporated into formulations containing compounds of the present invention and upon irradiation lead to the formation of reactive species capable of initiating polymerization. In the preferred embodiment, the initiator is a compound which when exposed to irradiation initiates free radical polymerization. Examples of photoinitiators include alpha aminoketones, alpha hydroxyketones, phosphine oxides, phenylglyoxalates, thioxanthones, benzophenones, benzoin ethers, oxime esters, amine synergists, maleimides, mixtures thereof and the like. Preferable photoinitiatorsinclude compounds in the following categories: phosphine oxides, ketones and their derivatives, benzophenones, carbocyanines and methines, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, such as anthracene or the like, and dyestuffs, such as xanthenes, safranines and acridines. More generally, these are essentially chemical substances belonging to one of the following major categories: compounds containing carbonyl groups, such as pentanedione, benzil, piperonal, benzoin and its halogenated derivatives, benzoin ethers, anthraquinone and its derivatives, p,p'- dimethylaminobenzophene, benzophenone and the like; compounds containing sulfur or selenium, such as the di- and polysulfides, xanthogenates, mercaptans, dithiocarbamates, thioketones, beta- napthoselenazolines; peroxides; compounds containing nitrogen, such as azonitriles, diazo compounds, diazides, acridine derivatives, phenazine, quinoxaline, quinazoline and oxime esters, for example, 1- phenyl-1,2- propanedione 2-[O- (benzoyl)oxime]; halogenated compounds, such as halogenated ketones or aldehydes, methylaryl halides, sulfonyl halides or dihalides; phosphine oxides and photoinitiator dyestuffs, such as diazonium salts, azoxybenzenes and derivatives, rhodamines, eosines, fluoresceines, acriflavine or the like. Common photoinitiators include 2,2- diethoxyacetophenone, dimethoxyphenylaceto-phenone, phenyl benzoin, benzophenone, substituted benzophenones, phosphine oxides and the like. It is understood by those skilled in the art that when benzophenone and similar compounds are

used as photoinitiators, a synergistic agent, such as a tertiary amine or polymeric amine such as a secondary or primary amine terminated polyφropylene oxide) polyol are employed to enhance the conversion of photo-adsorbed energy to polymerization-initiating free radicals.

[0029] The photoinitiators supply to the molecules containing unsaturation or to the initiator part of the energy transmitted by the light. By means of the unsaturated systems or of a photoinitiator, the photosensitizers produce free radicals or ions which initiate the polymerization or the cross-linking of the composition. It is also possible to use mixtures with known photoinitiators are disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Serial Number 11/422,119 filed June 20, 2006 titled PROTECTIVE COATING FOR WINDOW GLASS, at paragraph 0034, incorporated herein by reference, in EP 126541 (U.S. 4,777,191 and U.S.4,970,244 incorporated herein by reference); and in GB 2,339,571 (U.S. 6,596,445 incorporated herein by reference).

[0030] It is also possible to add thermal free radical initiators, for example, benzoyl peroxide (other suitable peroxides are described in U.S. Patent No. 4,950,581, column 19, lines 17-25), incorporated herein by reference or cationic initiators, such as aromatic sulfonium, phosphonium or iodonium salts, as described, for example, in U.S. Patent No. 4,950,581, column 18, line 60 to column 19, line 10 incorporated herein by reference. An example of an iodonium salt is (4-isobutyl-phenyl)-4- methylphenyl- iodonium hexafluorophosphate. Maleimide derivatives, as described, for example, in U.S. Patent No. 6,153, 662 or U.S. Patent No. 6,150,431 both incorporated herein by reference, may also be present. Examples which may be mentioned are N-(2- trifluoromethyl- phenyl)maleimide and N-(2-tert-butylphenyl)maleimide.

[0031] Among preferred classes of photoinitiators are alpha aminoketones, phosphine oxides, alpha hydroxyketones, mixtures thereof and the like with the phosphine oxides most preferred. Among preferred photoinitiators are 1-hydroxycyclohexyl- phenylketone available from Ciba Geigy under the trademark and designation IRGACURE 184, 2-benzyl 2-N-dimethylamino-l-(4-morpholinophenyl)-l-butanone available from Ciba Geigy under the trademark and designation IRGACURE 369 or IRGACURE 379, and phosphine oxides available from BASF under the trademark LUCIRIN TPO, IRGACURE 819 available from Ciba, mixtures thereof, such as SARCURE™ SR 1135 from Sartomer or ESCACURE KTO 46 from Lambert, which is a mixture of an alpha hydroxy ketone

benzophenone derivatives and a phosphine oxide, and the like. Preferably, the catalyst or initiator is present in a sufficient amount to catalyze polymerization when exposed to appropriate polymerization conditions as described hereinafter. Preferably, the catalyst or initiator is present in an amount of about 0.1 part by weight or greater based on the weight of the composition, more preferably about 1 part by weight or greater based, even more preferably about 2 parts by weight or greater and most preferably about 4 parts by weight or greater. Preferably, the catalyst or initiator is present in an amount of about 20 parts by weight or less, more preferably about 12 parts by weight or less, even more preferably about 10 parts by weight or less and most preferably about 8 parts by weight or less based on the weight of the composition.

[0032] The coating compositions of the invention cure by two mechanisms. First, they cure as a result of free radical polymerization of the unsaturated moieties or cation is polymerization. Further, the coatings cure by silanol condensation. The silanol condensation proceeds upon exposure to atmospheric moisture. This is a relatively slow curing mechanism in the absence of a catalyst. Silanol condensation is catalyzed by acid, base or organic metallic catalysts, as described hereinafter with respect to the adhesive systems. The coating compositions of the invention contain acidic containing compounds and may contain amines which catalyze the reaction. Alternatively, a moisture cure catalyst as described hereinafter may be added.

[0033] The composition may further comprise a filler. Filler may be used where the coatings of the invention require enhanced abrasion resistance. The filler can be any filler which is capable of improving the abrasion resistance and surface hardness of the cured composition. Further, the filler must be capable of being dispersed in the coating ^• composition. Preferred classes of fillers are silicates, aluminas, zirconias, carbides, or any other fillers with high hardness (Mohs Hardness of greater than about 7), combinations thereof and the like. Preferred fillers are silicates and aluminas, with aluminas being more preferred. Preferred fillers are those which contain surface hydroxyls. More preferred aluminas useful in the invention are alpha aluminas. Preferably, the fillers have a particle size of about 10 microns or less and most preferably 5 microns or less. The filler is present in a sufficient amount to enhance the surface hardness and abrasion resistance and in an amount such that a homogeneous dispersion can be prepared. Preferably, the filler is present in an amount of about 5 percent by weight or greater based on the weight of the

composition, more preferably about 25 percent by weight or greater and most preferably about 30 percent by weight or greater. The filler is preferably present in an amount of about 60 parts by weight or less based on the weight of the composition, more preferably about 50 parts by weight or less and most preferably about 40 parts by weight or less.

[0034] The composition may further comprise a dispersant or surfactant which stabilizes the dispersion of solid particles in the liquid medium and facilitates formation of a continuous void-free film. Suitable dispersants are all surface-active compounds, preferably cationic, anionic and non-ionic surfactants, as well as polymeric dispersants which disperse components in the composition of the invention and which stabilize the compositions, that is, prevent the compositions from phase separating or components from precipitating from the compositions and are disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Serial Number 11/422,119 filed June 20, 2006 titled PROTECTIVE COATING FOR WINDOW GLASS, at paragraph 0038, incorporated herein by reference. Most preferred dispersants and surfactants include polymeric amide hyperdispersants available from Noveon under the trademark SOLSPERSE 32000 and 39000 and polypropylene oxide based ammonium salts, such as diethylpolypropoxy methyl ammonium chloride available from Degussa under the trademark and designation VARIQUAT CC-59 and diethyl polypropoxy 2-hydroxy ammonium phosphate available from Degussa under the trademark and designation VARIQUAT CC-42NS, and phosphate acid esters such as RHODAFAC RS-610 and RE 610 available from Rhodia and the like. The dispersant functions to disperse pigment and filler particles and prevents their agglomeration and settling. The dispersant and/or surfactant are present in a sufficient amount to achieve a continuous void- free film and to facilitate the formation of a homogeneous composition. If too much dispersant is used, adhesion of the coating to the adhesive may be negatively impacted. If too little dispersant is used the composition may not form a homogeneous mixture. The dispersants are preferably used in an amount of about 0.5 parts by weight or greater based on the weight of the composition, and most preferably about 1.0 parts by weight or greater. The dispersant and/or surfactant are preferably used in an amount of about 10 parts by weight or less, and most preferably about 5 parts by weight or less based on the weight of the composition. Commonly, the concentration of the dispersant is calculated based on the amount of pigment and/or filler. Therefore the amount of dispersant is preferably about 0.5 _^ parts by weight or greater based on the amount of pigment and filler, more preferably about

1 part by weight or greater, even more preferably 5.0 parts by weight or greater, and most

preferably about 10 parts by weight or greater. The amount of dispersant is preferably about 75 parts by weight or less based on the amount of pigment and filler, and more preferably about 50 parts by weight or less. The appropriate amount of dispersant is highly dependent on the surface area of the fillers and ^" pigments and must be adjusted accordingly.

[0035] The composition may further comprise a surface active agent present to improve substrate wetting and the appearance of the coating. Any surface active agent which is useful in improving the substrate wetting and appearance of the coating may be used. Preferred surface active agents include those which have limited influence on intercoat adhesion, such as polydimethyl siloxanes with low silicone content, silicone acrylates, silicone-free wetting agents/surfactants, mixtures thereof and the like. More preferred surface active agents include polyether modified polydimethylsiloxanes with low silicone content, silicone acrylates, and silicone-free wetting agents which do not affect intercoat adhesion, mixtures thereof and the like. The most preferred surface active agents include silicone acrylates, such as those available from Tego Chemie (Degussa) under the trademark and designation TEGO RAD 2100, 2200N, 2250 and 2300 or the BYK UV 3500 series (3500, 3510, 3530, 3570) available from BYK Chemie or polyacrylates such as Modaflow from UCB and ACR Di- 10 and ACRMo-8 polydimethylsiloxane acrylate copolymer from Siltech Corporation,. The surface active agents are present in the composition in a sufficient amount to improve the surface appearance of the coating, substrate wetting and leveling. Preferably, the surface active agents are present in an amount of about 0.05 parts by weight or greater, even more preferably about 0.1 parts by weight or greater and most preferably about 0.2 parts by weight or greater based on the weight of the composition. The surface active agent is preferably present in an amount of about 1 part by weight or less, more preferably about 0.5 parts by weight or less based on the weight of the composition.

[0036] The composition may further comprise defoamers and/or deaerators. The compositions of the invention may foam during processing which can cause problems with respect to surface and appearance of the coating. Any defoamer and/or deaerator which prevents foaming or the formation of bubbles and which does not negatively impact the adhesive properties of the composition may be used. Preferable defoamers are silicone defoamers, silicone free defoamers, polyacrylate defoamers, mixtures thereof and the like. More preferred defoamers include FOAM BLAST™ 2OF FOAM BLAST™ 30 and FOAM

BLAST™550 polyacrylate defoamers available from Lubrizol; TEGO AIREX™ 920

polyacrylate defoamer and TEGO AIREX ™ 980 or FOAMEX N™ silicone based defoamers available from Degussa or BYK 1790 silicone-free defoamer from BYK Chemie. The defoamer/deaerator is present in the compositions of the invention in a sufficient amount to prevent formation of bubbles and/or foam. If too much is used, adhesion to the desired surfaces and adhesives may be negatively impacted. Preferably, the defoamer and/or deaerator are present in an amount of about 0.05 parts by weight or greater based on the weight of the composition, and more preferably about 0.1 part by weight or greater. Preferably, the defoamer/deacerator are present in an amount of about 1.0 part by weight or less based on the weight of the composition.

[0037] The composition of the invention may further comprise polymerization inhibitors that are present in the composition for the purpose of preventing polymerization prior to exposure to curing conditions. Any polymerization inhibitor which prevents polymerization of the functional groups contained in the composition may be used. In the preferred embodiment where the functional groups polymerize when exposed to free radicals, the following classes of polymerization inhibitors may be used: hydroquinones, phenothiazines, mixtures thereof and the like. Among preferred polymerization inhibitors are 4-methoxyphenol(MEHQ), phenothiazine, XENOXYL available from Avecia, IRGASTAB UV 10 from Ciba, ADDITIVE™ 01-468 or GENORAD™ 16 available from Rahn. The most preferable polymerization inhibitor is phenothiozine. Generally, the polymerization inhibitor is present in a sufficient amount to inhibit polymerization before exposure to conditions for polymerization. The polymerization inhibitor should not be present in such an amount that when exposed to free radicals as desired, the composition does not undergo polymerization. Preferably, the polymerization inhibitor is present in an amount of about 0.05 weight parts or greater, more preferably about 0.1 weight parts or greater and most preferably about 0.2 weight parts or greater based on the weight of the composition. Preferably, the polymerization inhibitor is present in an amount of about 2 weight parts or less and more preferably about 1 weight parts or less based on the weight of the composition.

[0038] The composition may further include compounds or polymers which improve the water resistance and/or adhesion of the composition to the substrate. Among compounds useful for this purpose are polybutadiene acrylates, silyated polymers (such as the reaction products of isocyanatosilanes and hydroxy functional acrylates or aminosilanes and multifunctional acrylates). To improve weatherability, the following components may

be added: Hindered amine light stabilizers known to those skilled in that art, such as TINUVIN™ 123 or 5100 from Ciba Geigy or SANDUVOR™ TB-02 or 3058 from Clariant, ultraviolet absorbers stabilizers known to those skilled in that art, such as TINUVIN™ 400 or 1130 available from Ciba Geigy, SANDUVOR™ PR-31 available from Clarion or HOMBITEC™ RM 300 available from Sachtleben. The compositions may further include antioxidants, such as those well known to those skilled in the art, for example, IRGANOX™ 1035 or 1076 from Ciba Geigy or ETHANOX™ 376 and ETHAFOS™ 368 from Albemarle. The compositions also may include moisture scavengers to improve the hydrolytic stability of the composition. Any moisture scavenger known in the art which does not interfere with the functioning of the composition may be used. Among preferred moisture scavengers are vinyltrimethoxysilane, triethylortho- formate, triethylorthoacetate and molecular sieve powders such as SYLOSIV™ available from Grace Davison.

[0039] The composition may further comprise colloidal silica acrylates for the purpose of improving hardness and abrasion resistance. Among preferred colloidal silica acrylates are silica nanoparticle dispersions in acrylates such as isobornyl acrylate, hexane diol diacrylate, tripropylene glycol acrylate propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate propoxylated glyceryl triacrylate or acrylate oligomers. Such dispersions are available from Clariant under the trademark HIGHLINK NANO and from Hanse-Chemie under the trademark NANOCRYL. Colloidal alumina nanoparticle dispersions in acrylate monomers, such as NANODUR from Nanophase Technologies, or NANOBYK from BYK- Chemie could also be used to improve the hardness and scratch resistance of the coatings. In addition, polyethylene, polytetrafluoroethylene or polypropylene wax dispersions in acrylate monomers, such as the EVERGLIDE or S-390 series of products from Shamrock Technologies could be used to further improve scratch resistance and the slip. Alternatively, the wax can be added in powder form. The wax dispersions are preferably present in an amount of about 0.5 parts by weight or greater and preferably about 1 or greater. The wax dispersion is present in an amount of about 10 parts by weight or less, preferably 5 parts by weight or less of the coatings.

[0040] Flexibilizers or rubber tougheners can also be used to improve the flexibility and adhesion of the coatings. Any flexibilizer or toughener known in the art which improves the flexibility or toughness of the coating and which does not impair the desired properties of the coatings of the invention may be used. Preferred flexibilizers are

thermoplastic acrylic bead resins such as the ELVACITE™ thermoplastic acrylic bead resins from Lucite (Ineos Resins) or HYCAR resins from Noveon.

[0041] The coating composition preferably has a viscosity which allows it to be processed, that is, pumped and applied and which facilitates the formation of a void-free film when coated on a substrate. The specific viscosity that may be used will be dictated by the application method. For instance, formulations for screen printing will require much higher viscosity than formulations used for ink jet printing. For example, if the composition is applied by screen printing the composition typically has a viscosity of about 2,000 centipoises or greater and more preferably about 5,000. Preferably, the composition has a viscosity of 50,000 centipoise or less. If the composition is applied by ink jet printing, the composition has a viscosity of 5 centipoises or greater. Preferably, the composition has a viscosity of 50 centipoises or less. If the composition is applied by spraying it onto the substrate, the composition has a viscosity of 5 centipoises or greater. Preferably, the composition has a viscosity of 100 centipoises or less.

[0042] The composition of the invention may be prepared by contacting the ingredients and blending. The processes and equipment for achieving this are well known to those skilled in the art. The materials are contacted under conditions such that a stable homogeneous dispersion is prepared. Any equipment and processes which provides this result may be used. The materials may be contacted at about ambient temperature (about 20-25 ⁰ C) to about 60 ⁰ C and preferably at ambient temperature. The components may be blended in air and preferably blended in a dry environment to improve the hydrolytic stability of the composition. The materials are blended for a sufficient time to prepare a homogeneous dispersion. Preferably, the materials are blended for about 60 minutes or greater, more preferably about 90 minutes or greater. Preferably, the materials are blended for a period of about 240 minutes or less and more preferably about 180 minutes or less. If the particles and pigments in the dispersion are too large, the particles or the coating prepared from the composition may have poor appearance. Therefore, it is desired that the filler and pigment be present in a particle size which allows dispersion into the composition and which allows the preparation of a void-free continuous coating which has reasonable flexibility and appearance. In the event the particle size is too large, the composition may be subjected to a grinding step. This grinding may occur in any equipment known to those skilled in the art for performing such grinding (i.e. ball milling, horizontal or vertical media milling, sand or pebble milling, etc). Preferably, the particle size is equal to or less than 10

microns and more preferably less than 5 microns. Once, the composition is blended to form a homogeneous solution and the particle sizes are adjusted to the needs of the composition, the coating may be stored. Preferably, the composition is stored in a dry environment to prevent instability. In a preferred embodiment, the fillers and/or pigments are dispersed in a reactive diluent with the aid of dispersants before they are _. added to the coating compositions of the invention. If the particle size of the pigments or fillers is too large, the dispersions are subjected to a grinding step prior to adding them to the compositions of the invention.

[0043] The coating may be applied to glass or coated plastic in any means known to those skilled in the art. It may be applied in conventional means such as using a brush, roller, sprayed onto the surface, ink jet printing, screen printing and the like. Preferably, the composition can be applied using robotic application devices. Such devices are well known to those skilled in the art. After application of the coating to the surface of the substrate, the coating is exposed to polymerization conditions, that is, conditions which cause the composition to undergo polymerization. For compositions wherein the functional groups of the film-forming resin and other reactive components are those which react when exposed to free radicals, this means performing some operations which causes the catalyst or initiator to initiate the formation of free radicals and free radical polymerization. In a preferred embodiment, the catalyst or initiator is a photqinitiator and polymerization is initiated by exposing the composition to irradiation, such as ultraviolet light or electronic s beam. The energy source used for achieving crosslinking of the radiation functionality may be actinic (e.g the radiation having a wavelength in the ultraviolet or visible region of the spectrum), accelerated particles (e.g., electron beam radiation), thermal (e.g., heat or infrared radiation), or the like. Preferably, the energy source is actinic radiation or accelerated particles, because such energy source provides excellent control over the initiation and rate of crosslinking. Additionally, actinic radiation and accelerated particles can be used for curing at relatively low temperatures. This avoids degrading components that might be sensitive to the relatively high temperatures that might be required to initiate crosslinking of the radiation curable groups when using thermal curing techniques. Suitable sources of actinic radiation include mercury lamps, electrodeless lamps, xenon lamps, carbon arc lamps, tungsten filament lamps, lasers, electron beam energy, sunlight, and the like. Ultraviolet radiation, especially from xenon lamps, medium pressure mercury lamps or electrodeless lamps is most preferred. Preferably, the initiator is a photoinitiator and in

this embodiment polymerization is initiated by exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The amount of radiation to which the composition is exposed is that amount which results in initiation of free radical polymerization in the presence of a photoinitiator and provides the desired final properties of the coating.

[0044] In the embodiment wherein the opaque coating is multicolored, each color is deposited from a separate coating composition. The separate coating composition may be applied sequentially or at the same time. Each coating may be applied on a different location of the glass substrate or one or more coating previous applied. When the coatings are applied on separate locations they may be cured all at one time or sequentially after initial application. When one or more coatings are applied on a previous coating, the previous applied coating should be cured prior to application of a subsequent coating.

. [0045] In another embodiment, the invention is glass having a cured coating of the invention deposited on the surface. The glass can be flat or shaped. Included in shaped glass is glass having a curved surface. Glass with a coating of the invention can be used for any use for which glass is known to be used by one skilled in the art. Preferably, the glass is used as a window. Preferably, the glass is pre-shaped prior to application of the coating. Preferably the cured coating demonstrates an abrasion resistance such that after 500 cycles according to ASTM D1044 test the coating retains a light transmittance of less than 1 percent. Preferably, the coating demonstrates an abrasion resistance of about δ T < 1 percent, more preferably about δ percent T < 0.75 percent, and most preferably about δ percent T < 0.5 percent, as determined according to the test ASTM D1044.

[0046] The coated glass is preferably used as a window and preferably used as a window in a building.

[0047] The adhesive which can be used with the coated articles of the invention can be any known adhesive useful for bonding glass. In one embodiment, the adhesive can be an isocyanate functional, siloxy functional or combination of isocyanate and siloxy functional adhesive which cures when exposed to moisture. The system of the invention can utilize any isocyanate functional adhesive which is designed for bonding to non-porous surfaces such as metal, coated plastic and/or glass. Examples of useful adhesive systems are disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 4,374,237, U.S. Patent No.4,687,533, U.S. Patent No.4,780,520, U.S. Patent No. 5,063,269, U.S. Patent No. 5,623,044, U.S. Patent No. 5,603,798, U.S. Patent No. 5,852,137, U.S. Patent No. 5,976,305, U.S. Patent No.

5,852,137, U.S. Patent No. 6,512,033, relevant portions incorporated herein by reference. Examples of commercial adhesives which may be used herein are BETASEAL™ 15630, 15625, 61355 adhesives available from The Dow Chemical Company. EFBOND™ windshield adhesives available from Eftec, WS 151™, WS212™ adhesives available from Yokohama Rubber Company, and SIKAFLEX™ adhesives available from Sika Corporation.

■ [0048] In one embodiment, the adhesive composition of the invention contains a polymer having a flexible backbone and having silane moieties capable of silanol condensation. The polymer with a flexible backbone can be any polymer with a flexible backbone which can be functionalized with a silane capable of silanol condensation. Among preferred polymer backbones are polyethers, polyurethanes, polyolefins and the like. Among more preferred polymer backbones are the polyethers and polyurethanes, with the most preferred being the polyethers. Examples of such adhesive compositions are those disclosed in Mahdi, U.S. 2002/01550 Al . Even more preferably the polymer is a polyether having silane moieties capable of silanol condensation. In some embodiments, the polymers useful in the invention are polymers as disclosed in Yukimoto et al., U.S. Patent No.4,906,707; Iwakiri et al., U.S. Patent No. 5,342,914; Yukimoto, U.S. Patent No. 5,063,270; Yukimoto et al., U.S. Patent No. 5,011,900; or Suzuki et al., U.S. Patent No. 5,650,467, all incorporated herein by reference. In another embodiment, the polymer may be a polyurethane based backbone having hydrolyzable silane groups. Such materials are disclosed in Chang, U.S. Patent No. 4,622,369 and Pohl, U.S. Patent No. 4,645,816, relevant portions incorporated herein by reference. In another embodiment, the backbone can be a flexible polymer such as a polyether or polyolefin, having silicon moieties having bound thereto. A flexible polymer with unsaturation can be reacted with a compound having a hydrogen or hydroxyl moiety bound to silicon wherein the silicon moiety also has one or more carbon chains with unsaturation. The silicon compound can be added to the polymer at the point of unsaturation by a hydrosilylation reaction. This reaction is described in Kawakubo, U.S. Patent No. 4,788,254, column 12, lines 38 to 61; U.S. Patent Nos. 3,971,751; 5,223,597; 4,923,927; 5,409,995 and 5,567,833, incorporated herein by reference. The polymer prepared can be crosslinked in the presence of a hydrosilylation crosslinking agent and hydrosilylation catalyst as described in U.S. Patent No. 5,567,833 at column 17, lines 31 to 57, and U.S. Patent No. 5,409,995, incorporated herein by reference.

[0049] The polyisocyanate functional adhesives useful in the invention generally comprise a prepolymer having isocyanate functionality, a catalyst for the cure of the prepolymer and other additives well known to those skilled in the art. The prepolymers used in the invention can be conventional prepolymers used in polyurethane adhesive compositions. In a preferred embodiment the prepolymers are blended with a compound or polymer having silane functionality. In another preferred embodiment the prepolymer contains silane functionality as well as isocyanate functionality. A urethane prepolymer having silane functionality may be used as the entire prepolymer used in the adhesive or it may be blended with a prepolymer which does not have silane functionality.

[0050] In general, the method of bonding glass, such as a window, to a substrate comprises, applying an adhesive to the surface of the glass along the portion of the glass which is to be bonded to the structure which has the composition of this invention coated thereon. The adhesive is thereafter contacted with the second substrate such that the adhesive is disposed between the glass and the second substrate. The adhesive is allowed to cure to form a durable bond between the glass and the substrate. In a preferred embodiment, one substrate is glass and the other substrate is a plastic, metal, fiberglass or composite substrate (for instance cured sheet molding compound) which may optionally be painted. Generally, the adhesives are applied at ambient temperature in the presence of atmospheric moisture. Exposure to atmospheric moisture is sufficient to result in curing of the adhesive. Curing may be further accelerated by applying heat to the curing adhesive by means of convection heat or microwave heating.

[0051] In another embodiment, the adhesive can be a cure-on-demand adhesive comprising a flexible backbone having functional groups and which further comprises an encapsulated curing agent for the adhesive. Such an adhesive is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 6,355,127, relevant portions incorporated herein by reference. The cure-on- demand adhesive can be applied at a time and place remote from installation of the window into the structure. Typically, the adhesive just prior to contacting the window with the structure is exposed to conditions which cause the release of the encapsulated curing agent to begin curing of the adhesive. This is typically done by exposing the adhesive to heat which melts the encapsulating agent and releases the curing agent, thereby beginning the cure of the adhesive. In another embodiment, the adhesive can be a slow curing polyurethane adhesive containing crystalline polyester. Such adhesive is heated prior to contacting the window with the structure into which it is bonded so as to give the adhesive

hot melt properties and to provide rapid green strength upon cooling. Such an adhesive can be shipped from a remote location to the location wherein the window would be contacted with the structure.

[0052] Generally, the window is placed in the structure by the following process. The process starts with a window having a coating of the composition of the glass disposed on the periphery of the window wherein the composition is cured. Such a window has an adhesive bead as described herein as applied around the periphery of the window on the coating. The window with the adhesive deposited thereon is contacted with a window flange with the adhesive located between the window and the structure. The adhesive is allowed to cure.

[0053] In reference to polyurethane prepolymers, average isocyanate functionality and molecular weight are determined according to Wu, U.S. Patent No. 6,512,033 at column 11, lines 3 to 29 and Bhat, U.S. Patent No. 5,922,809 at column 12, lines 65 to column 13, line 26, incorporated herein by reference.

[0054] The compositions of the invention can be used to repair defective or damaged coatings. The coatings can be organic, inorganic or a mixture thereof. The compositions of the invention can be applied to the damaged or defective portion of the coating and exposed to curing conditions. For instance, a damaged coating on a window can be repaired using the coatings of the invention. The color of the repaired coating can be matched by the compositions of the invention.

[0055] The compositions can be used in any application which calls for a coating on glass; for instance, buildings transportation vehicles, furniture, appliances, containers (beverages, household products, etc) and the like.

Specific Embodiments of Invention

[0056] The following examples are included for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Unless otherwise stated, all parts and percentages are by weight.

Examples 1-9

[0057] Several coating formulations of the invention were made as described hereinafter. The following components were added to a Max 60 cup and speed mixed for 30 minutes to insure that inhibitor and dispersant are fully dissolved, and to wet out the pigments and fillers with resin.

Table 1

1. TEGO RAD™2100 acrylated polysiloxane additive available from Tego Chemie (Degussa).

2. ADDITIVE™ 01-468 free radical polymerization inhibitor from Rahn.

3. SOLSPERSE™ 32000 polymeric amide hyperdispersant from Avecia.

4. CN™ 985B88 urethane acrylate from Sartomer, blend of aliphatic urethane acrylate, triacrylate monomer and hexanediol acrylate.

5. MOGUL™ E carbon black from Cabot.

6. RC-LS DBM alpha alumina powder from Baikowski-Malakoff.

[0058] After speed mixing, the formulation and 8 mm magnesia-stabilized zirconia milling media was added to an 8 oz. (237 ml) plastic NALGENE™ milling bottle. The mixture was ball milled for 24 hours. The milling media was added so it only covers 1/3 to 1/2 of the formulation. The mixture was ball milled for 24 hours. After ball milling, the additional components were added, as shown below.

Table 2

The components added in Table 2 were added in the following sequence. The photoinitiator, IRGACURE™ 379 alpha amino ketone photoinitiator available from Ciba Geigy, was added and the mixture was mixed on a stir plate for at least one hour. The adhesion promoter, SILQUEST™ Al 170 adhesion promoter (Bis-(3-trimethoxysilylpropyl) amine) available from GE Silicones, was then added and the mixture was mixed on a stir plate for at least one hour. Then the specific additives for each of Examples 2 to 5 and 7 were added and the mixture was mixed of a stir plate for at least 1 hour. The additives were

for Example 2 SILQUEST™ A-Link 35 propyl trimethoxy isocyanatosilane; for Example 3 KARENZ™ MOI isocyanate ethyl methacrylate from Kowa/San Esters; for Example 4 TYZOR™ TnBT titanate from DuPont; for Example .5 tetraethyl orthosilicate; and Example 7 T1NUVIN™ 123 hindered amine light stabilizer from Ciba. In Example 6, IRGACURE™ 379 photoinitiator is replaced with SPEEDCURE™ 3040 proprietary blend photoinitiator available from Lambson/Aceto Corporation.

[0059] The coatings were applied on the tin-side of glass with number 15 drawdown rod and UV cured with a 600 W/inch Fusion D bulb, 1.5 inch (3.8 cm) lamp-to- part distance (LPD), 10 fpm, 1 pass. Tin-side of glass is the side that shines blue underneath a fluorescent UV lamp.

[0060] The samples were tested with three different adhesive formulations BETASEAL™15625 isocyanate functional adhesive (hereinafter Adhesive 1), BETASEAL™ 15630 isocyanate and silane functional adhesive (hereinafter Adhesive 2) and BETASEAL™ 61355 isocyanate functional adhesive (hereinafter Adhesive 3). The samples were prepared according to the QKA test described below. After application of the adhesive, the coated glass panels with adhesive applied thereto were exposed to different environment conditions before performing the QKA test. The conditions of exposure are described for the adhesive after cure for 7 days at 23°C and 50 percent relative humidity (RH) (Condition 1); 14 days at 9O ⁰ C (Condition 2); 4 weeks at 90 ⁰ C (Condition 3); 14 days at 38°C and 100 percent RH (Condition 4); 4 weeks at 38 ⁰ C and 100 percent RH (Condition 5); 7 days cure at 23°C and 50 percent RH and then 1 day, 2 days, 5 days and 6 days (Condition 6) in a 90 ⁰ C water bath; coated samples (no adhesive) were heated at 90 ⁰ C for 31 days of exposure to at 90 ⁰ C water bath for 30 days (Condition 7); exposure at 30 ⁰ C at 80 percent RH for 30 days (Condition 8) and then 1 to 5 days exposure in a 90 ⁰ C water bath (Condition 9). The samples were also exposed to 1,000 hours (Condition 10) and 2,000 hour Weatherometer conditions (Condition 11) after 7 days cure at 23°C and 50 percent RH. The results are compiled in Table 3. CF means cohesive failure and the adhesive bead was torn through the bead. AF means adhesive failure where the bond between the adhesive and substrate broke, the adhesive peeled off the surface. In Table 2, the percentages listed refer to the percent delamination of the coating. For conditions 1 to 3 and 8, for adhesives 1, 2 and 3 Example 1 to 9 the quick knife adhesion results showed 100 percent cohesive failure. The remainder of the results are compiled in Table 3.

Table 3

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Table 3 continued

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Table 3 continued

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Table 3 continued

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Table 3 (continued)

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Table 3 (continued)

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Quick Knife Adhesion (OKA) Test

[0061] In this test the adhesive/substrate interface is scored with a sharp knife as the adhesive is being pulled back. The results are listed as the percent of cohesive failure (failure within the urethane adhesive) with the desired result being 100 percent CF (cohesive ■ failure). The alternative failure mode is adhesive failure which is failure of the bond of the adhesive to the surface of the substrate. Example 10

[0062] The following order of addition of the components was used: isobornyl acrylate (GENOMER™ 1121, Rahn); 12.70 g, tripropylene glycol diacrylate (TRPGDA™, UCB), 6.00 g, acrylic acid (from Acros Organics), 5.34 g, tetraethyl orthosilicate (SILBOND™ pure, SILBOND), 5.0Og, polyether modified polydimethylsiloxane (BYK™ UV 3510, BYK- Chemie), 0.36 g, polymerization inhibitor (ADDmVE™ 01-468, Rahn), 0.50 g, polymeric dispersant (SOLSPERSE™ 32000, Avecia), 2.20 g, and aliphatic urethane acrylate oligomer (CN™ 985B88, Sartomer), 21.10 g. The components were added to a "Max 60 Cup" from Flack Tek and then speed-mixed using a Hauschild Speed Mixer DAC 150 FVZ-K at 1000 to 1500 RPM for 4 minutes. The mixing process was repeated again for another 4 minutes to insure a homogeneous formulation. This homogeneous formulation was then poured into an 8 oz (237 ml) plastic NALGENE™ bottle, then carbon black pigment (MOGUL™ E, Cabot), 11.00 g and alumina (RC LS DBM, Baikowski-Malakoff), 32.02 g were added. The liquid resin formulation, carbon black, and alumina were stirred by hand with a wooden tongue depressor to wet out the pigments/fillers with the resin. Then 100 grams of cylindrical magnesia stabilized zirconia milling (grinding) media (diameter=88mm, height=8mm) was added to the NALGENE™ bottle. The NALGENE™ bottle containing all of the above-mentioned components was then placed on a roller-mill at a dial setting of 50 and milled overnight (12 to 20 hours) in order to break up any solid agglomerates and properly disperse the pigments/fillers in the liquid resin. After milling, 20 grams of the ball-milled formulation is added to a 1 oz (30 ml) glass bottle and then 0.4 g of an alpha hydroxy ketone photoinitiator (IRGACURE™ 184, Ciba), 0.8 g alpha amino ketone photoinitiator (IRGACURE™ 369, Ciba), and 0.1 g mono acyl phosphine oxide photoinitiator (LUCIRIN ™TPO, BASF), were added. The mixture was mixed on a magnetic stir plate with stir bar for at least 1 hour to dissolve the solid photoinitiators. Then 2 g of bis (3-trimethoxysilylpropyl)amine (SILQUEST™ A-1170, GE Silicones) was added.

The mixture was mixed on a stir plate for about 1.5 hours. The resulting composition contains the listed components in the final weight percentages.

Table 4

[0063] Soda lime float glass substrates from Cat-I Manufacturing (4 inches (10.2 cm) x 4 inches (10.2 cm) x 5 mm thick) were cleaned with an isopropanol-soaked cotton wipe to remove any surface contaminants prior to applying the coating. After cleaning the glass substrates, the coating composition was applied on the "tin-side" of the glass substrates using a number 10 wire wound rod to yield a dry film coating thickness of about 10 microns (0.01 mm). After a contact time of 1 minute, the coating was UV cured in air in less than 10 seconds with 1 pass at 10 feet (3 meters)/minute using a 600 W/inch (2.54 cm) Fusion D bulb (Fusion UV system) at a 1.5 inch (3.8 cm) lamp-to-part distance. Specific irradiance and dosage conditions were measured with a Power Puck radiometer from EIT, Inc.:

Table 5

After UV curing, the coating is hard and scratch resistant. Coating Testing

[0064] Twenty four hours after UV curing, coated glass samples were subjected to the following tests:

Micro-indentation used to determine universal hardness, Vickers hardness and modulus of coating; pencil hardness used to determine pencil hardness according to ASTM D3363; cross- hatch/tape peel adhesion test according to ASTM D3359 used to determine initial dry adhesion of coating, 100 ⁰ C boiling water immersion used to assess water resistance of coating, steel wool used to assess abrasion resistance of coating and light transmittance used to assess opacity of coating.

Results

Universal hardness = 258.31 N/mm ²

Vickers hardness - 19.60

Modulus = 10.02 GPa

Pencil hardness > 5H

Cross-hatch/tape peel adhesion = passes

100 ⁰ C boiling water immersion = no delamination after 6 days

Steel wool = slight scratching and burnishing

Light transmittance = 0.31 percent

Examples 11-15

[0065] The components listed were added to a Max 100 cup and speed mixed for about 5 minutes to insure that inhibitor and dispersant are fully dissolved and then added carbon black to Max 100 cup.

Table 6

1. TEGO RAD™ 2100

2. ADDIηVE™ 01-468 inhibitor from Rahn

3. SOLSPERSE™ 32000 dispersant from Avecia

4. CN™ 985B88 from Sartomer

5. MOGUL™ E carbon black from Cabot

6. RC-LS DBM™ alumina (untreated)

The mixture was speed mixed in Max 60 cup to insure that carbon black was adequately dispersed. After speed-mixing, all of this formulation was added to an 8 oz (237 ml) plastic NALGENE™ milling bottle and added the following components to the NALGENE™ bottle. The formulation was ball milled for 24 hours.

[0066] For Examples 11 to 14, to the base formulation described above the listed components were added and mixing was performed as described with respect to Examples 1 to 9 except that after the addition of TINUVIN™ 123 and before addition of SILQUEST™ A-1170 the mixture was mixed on a stir plate for about 1 hour.

Table 7

7. IRGACURE™ 379 Photoinitiator available from Ciba Geigy

8. SPEEDCURE™ 3040 photoinitiator from Aceto/Lambson 9 SILQUEST™ A-1170 adhesion promoter

10. SILQUEST™ A-Link 35 propyl trimethoxy isocyanatosilane

The coatings were applied to the tin-side of glass with number 15 DB rod and UV cured with D bulb, 1.5 inch (3.8 cm) LPD, 10 feet per minute (3 meters per minute), 1 pass.

Example 15

. [0067] For Example 15, to the base formulation for Examples 11-14, was added the components described below and mixing was performed as described. The first 6 components were added to a Max 60 cup and speed-mixed for 30 minutes to insure that inhibitor and dispersant are fully dissolved and then carbon black was added to a Max 100 cup. The mixture was speed-mixed in a Max 60 cup to insure that carbon black is adequately dispersed. After speed-mixing, this formulation was added to an 8 oz (237 ml) plastic NALGENE™ milling bottle and the alumina was added to the NALGENE™ bottle. The mixture was ball milled for 24 hours.

After ball-milling, the photoinitiators, silane and acrylic acid were post-added as listed below and processed as described in Examples 1 to 9.

Table 9

The coatings were applied to the tin-side of glass with number 15 DB rod and UV cure with D bulb, 1.5 inch (3.8 cm) LPD, 10 fpm (3 Mpm), 1 pass.

[0068] Quick Knife Adhesion and weatherometer testing were performed as described in Examples 1-9. The results are compiled in Tables 10 and 11. Condition 12 is exposure of the adhesive to 90 ⁰ C in an oven for 30 days. Condition 13 is 30 days in an oven a 38°C at 100 percent relative humidity.

Table 10

Table 11 1000 Hrs WOM

Table 11 (continued

Table 12 2000 Hrs WOM

Table 12 (continued)

[0069] The following intermediates were prepared for use in Examples 16 to 38. Preparation of Carbon Black Dispersion

[0070] Prior to making the carbon black dispersion, the carbon black powder (MOGUL™ E, Cabot) was dried in an oven for at least 2 days at 200 ⁰ C to remove any adsorbed moisture. Carbon black dispersions (44g total) were prepared by first adding 1.32 g of a quaternary ammonium salt dispersant (VARIQUAT™ CC-42NS, diethyl polyproxy methyl ammonium chloride from Degussa) to 20.68 g of propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate monomer (SR 9003, Sartomer) and mixing the components in a FlackTek SpeedMixer™ (Model DAC 150 FV-K, FlackTek Inc.) using a Max 60 cup for 3 minutes at 2,500 RPM. After the dispersant had dissolved, 22g of the dried carbon black powder was added to the above solution and mixed again for 5 minutes at 2,000 RPM. Concentrations of the components were: Propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate SR™ 9003, Sartomer (47 percent); quaternary ammonium salt dispersant VARIQUAT™ CC-42NS, Degussa (3 percent) and carbon black powder (MOGUL™ E. Cabot) dried, (50 percent).

[0071] After speed-mixing, the above solution was transferred to a 125 ml Nalgene bottle and filled with 60 g of yttria-stabilized zirconia milling beads (spherical geometry, d = 5 mm) and milled on a unitized jar mill (U.S. Stoneware) for at least 3 days at 30 rpm to break up any solid agglomerates and properly disperse the pigment in the monomer. After milling, the quality of dispersion was checked with a Fineness of Grind Gage to ensure that the fineness level was at least a Hegman rating of >7 (i.e. all particles less than 10 microns).

Preparation of Alumina Dispersion

[0072] Prior to making the alumina dispersion, the alumina powder (RC LS DBM, Baikowski-Malakoff) was dried in an oven for at least 2 days at 200 ⁰ C to remove any adsorbed moisture. Alumina dispersions (64g total) were prepared by first adding 0.50g of a phosphate acid ester dispersant (RHODAF AC™ RS-610, Rhodia) to 13.58 g of propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate monomer (SR™ 9003, Sartomer) and mixing the components in a FlackTek SpeedMixer™ (Model DAC 150 FV-K, FlackTek Inc) using a Max 60 cup for 3 minutes at 2,500 rpm. After the dispersant was completely mixed in, 49.92g of the dried alumina powder was added to the above solution and mixed again for 5 minutes at 2,500 rpm. Concentrations of the components are: propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate (SR™ 9003, Sartomer (21.22 weight percent); phosphate acid ester dispersant (RHOD AFAC™ RS-610, Rhodia) (0.78 weight percent) and alumina powder (RC LS DBM, Baikowski-Malakoff-dried, 200 ⁰ C (78 weight percent).

[0073] After speed-mixing, the above solution was transferred to a 125 ml Nalgene bottle and filled with 6Og of yttria-stabilized zirconia milling beads (spherical geometry, d = 5 mm) and milled on a unitized jar mill (U.S. Stoneware) for at least 3 days at 30 rpm to break up any solid agglomerates and properly disperse the filler in the monomer. After milling, the quality of dispersion was checked with a FINENESS of GRIND GAGE to ensure that the fineness level was at least a Hegman rating of >7 (i.e. all particles less than 10 microns).

Preparation of Polyethylene Dispersion

[0074] Polyethylene dispersions (20 g total) were prepared by adding 1Og of polyethylene powder (S-395N1, Shamrock Technologies) to 1Og of isobornyl acrylate monomer (SR™ 506D, Sartomer) and mixing the components in a FlackTek SpeedMixer™ (Model DAC 150 FV-K, FlackTek Inc) using a Max 60 cup for 5 minutes at 3000 RPM. The concentrations of the resulting paste are: isobornyl acrylate (SR™ 506D, Sartomer) (50 weight percent) and polyethylene powder (S-395N1™ (50 weight percent), Shamrock Technologies)

Preparation of Michael Adducts Adhesion Promoters

[0075] Michael adducts were prepared by adding 0.03 mol of bis[3-

(trimethoxysilyl)ρropyl]amine, SILQUEST™ A-1170, GE Silicones; or bis[3-(triethoxysilyl)- propyl]amine, DYNASYLAN™ 1122, Degussa to 0.03 mol propoxylated neopentyl glycol

diacrylate monomer (SR™ 9003, Sartomer) in a glass bottle and mixing with a vortex mixer for 1 minute. The resulting solution was heated at 55°C for at least 3 days to complete the reaction and graft the amino silane to the acrylate. The resulting Michael addition product was confirmed by C-13 NMR and GC-MS. Adduct 1 is made using bis (3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl) amine and Adduct 2 is made using bis (3-triethyloxysilyl)propyl)amine.

Example 16

Preparation of UV FRIT Coating Composition

[0076] The final coating composition (5Og) is prepared by simply mixing the above intermediates in a FlackTek SpeedMixer™. (Model DAC 150 FV-K, FlackTek Inc) using a Max 60 cup for 5 minutes at 3000 RPM. The remaining components are added and repeatedly speed-mixed until a homogeneous formulation results. Specific components and concentrations are described in Table 13:

Table 13

10. Available from Dow Corning under the designation Z-6300.

11. BYK UV 32510 polydimethylsiloxane wetting agent available from BYK Chemie.

12. FOAMBLAST™ 2OF silicone defoamer from Lubrizol/Noveon.

13. ESACURE™ KTO 46 2, 4,6-trimethylbenzyl-diphenyl-ρhosphine oxide from Sartomer.

14. ESACURE TZT benzophenone photoinitiator blend from Sartomer.

15. 50 percent S-395N1™ polyethylene wax powder dispersed in isobornyl acrylate available from Shamrock.

16. SR9020™ HP propoxylated glyceryl triacrylate available from Sartomer.

After speed-mixing all of the components, the formulation is now ready to be applied on glass substrates.

Coating Application & UV Curing

[0077] Soda lime float glass substrates from Cat-I Manufacturing (4 inches (102 mm) x 4 inches (102 mm) x 5 mm thick) were cleaned with an isopropanol-soaked cotton wipe to remove any surface contaminants prior to applying the coating. After ^" cleaning the glass substrates, the coating composition was applied on the "tin-side" of the glass substrates (the "tin- side of the glass substrate is the side that shines light blue when exposed to a fluorescent lamp) using a number 10 wire wound rod to yield a dry film coating thickness of 13 ± 2 microns (final coating thickness confirmed via profilometry). After a contact time of 1 minute, the coating was UV cured in air in less than 10 seconds with 1 pass at 10 feet/minute (3.05 meters) using a 600 W/inch Fusion D bulb (Fusion UV System) and 1.5 inch (3.81 cm) lamp-to-part distance. Specific irradiance and dosage conditions were measured with a Power Puck radiometer from EIT, Inc., as shown in Table 5.

[0078] After UV curing, the coating is tack-free and scratch resistant. However, full mechanical properties and adhesion performance are developed 1 to 2 weeks after UV curing, due to the secondary moisture curing of the coating from the alkoxy groups of the grafted amino silanes.

Property Testing

Liquid Coating Formulation - Working Time

[0079] Working time is defined as the time before these moisture sensitive coating formulations begin to skin when exposed to atmospheric conditions. In this experiment, 0.5 ml of the liquid coating formulation is dispensed into a plastic weigh dish and the sample is checked periodically to determine the time at which the coating formulation begins to skin. Once the formulation has skinned, the working time, as well as, the temperature and humidity in the lab are recorded.

Liquid Coating Formulation - Shelf Stability

[0080] Shelf stability was measured according to a modified version of ASTM D4144-94. In this experiment, 10 g of the liquid coating formulation in a 30 ml glass bottle was placed in an oven set at 55°C for 10 days. After 10 days, the liquid coating formulation was checked for any signs of gelation, skinning, or settling of pigments and fillers. In addition, some coating formulations were coated after the accelerated aging experiment to see if there was any effect on the performance of the UV cured coatings. A liquid formulation is considered shelf- stable if there are no signs of gelation or hard packing of pigments and fillers after 10 days storage at 55°C. These coating formulations are predicted to have a 6 month shelf -life at room temperature (25°C).

Coating Appearance - Opacity

[0081] To characterize the opacity of the coatings on glass, the percent light transmittance of the coatings was measured with a haze meter (Haze-Gard Plus, Byk-Gardner), in accordance with ASTM D1003 and D1044. AU opacity data were acquired in total transmittance mode with a port hole size of 1 inch (2.54 cm).

Micro-indentation Hardness Test

[0082] To assess the hardness of the coatings on glass, a FISCHERSCOPE ^® HlOOC (Fischer Technology) computer-controlled, ultra-low load dynamic micro indentation system was used, in conjunction with WIN-HCU ^® (Fischer Technology) control software. In this test, a Vickers indenter in the form of a straight diamond pyramid with square base and

opposite sides angled at 136° was pressed into the surface of the coating with an applied force of 5 mN (rate = 5 mN/20 seconds). The maximum load is then held for 20 seconds (creep step) followed by the releasing of the load (rate = 5 mN/20 seconds). A final creep step of 20 seconds completes the test cycle. By taking into account the geometry of the indenter and the penetration depth for the applied force, a Universal Hardness measurement, HU, is obtained.

Cross-Hatch Adhesion

[0083] Adhesion of the UV cured coatings to glass was measured according to ASTM D3359 (cross-hatch adhesion). For this test, the coated sample was scribed with a cutter blade, cutting through the coating to form a cross-hatch pattern (typically 10 cuts by 10 cuts, with 2 mm spacing between lines). Double coated paper tape (3M No. 410) was then applied on the scribed area, pressed down, and then stripped away sharply in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the coated sample. The coating and tape were then visually inspected to see whether any of the coating was removed from the substrate by the tape. If >5 percent of the coating is removed, then the coating has failed the adhesion test. Specific ASTM ratings for the adhesion test are listed in Table 14:

Table 14: ASTM D3359 classification for adhesion

Based on the ASTM rating system, adhesion ratings of 4B and 5B are desired. Boiling Water Adhesion

[0084] To assess the adhesion of UV cured coatings on glass, coated panels were immersed in boiling water (24 hours after UV curing), using a water bath (Fisher Scientific, Isotemp 210) set at 100 ⁰ C. Coated panels were checked every 24 hours for any signs of adhesion failure (i.e. coating delamination, bubbling, blistering, cracking, etc.). Coated panels

without adhesion failure after 6 days immersion were removed from the water bath. After drying for 24 hours, the cross-hatch adhesion of the coated panel was checked according to ASTM D3359.

Adhesion to Adhesives

[0085] The QKA test was used to assess the adhesion of Dow's BETASE AL™ glass bonding adhesives to the UV cured coatings. The samples were tested with three different adhesive formulations: BETASEAL™ 15625 adhesive, BETASEAL™ 15685 adhesive, and BETASEAL™ 15845 adhesive. The BETASEAL™ adhesives were applied to the coatings seven days after UV curing. After application, the adhesives were allowed to cure for 6 days at ~ 70 ⁰ F and 40-50 percent relative humidity (RH), prior to the QKA test.

Abrasion Resistance Test

[0086] All abrasion tests were performed on coatings applied on glass of dimensions: width and length of 4 inches (102 mm) and thickness of 5 mm, using a Taber Abraser (Model 5150, Taber Industries, Inc.) equipped with CS-IOF abrasive wheels at a total abrasing load of 1000 grams (500 grams on each wheel), in accordance with ASTM D1044. In this experiment, the abrasive wheels revolve around the surface of the coating in a circular pattern for a specified number of revolutions (cycles), thereby creating a circular track where the coating has been abrased (scratched). For our purposes, the coated samples were Taber abrased for 500 or 1000 cycles. The percent change in light transmittance is the criterion for evaluating the abrasion resistance of the coating and was determined by measuring the difference in light transmittance of the unabrased and abrased areas of the coating using the haze meter, in accordance with ASTM Dl 003. For opaque coatings on glass, the change in percent light transmittance after Taber abrasion should be less than 1 percent.

Chemical Resistance

[0087] Chemical resistance was tested on the UV cured coatings according to ASTM C724, where chemicals were placed on the coated panels for 15 minutes and covered with a watch glass to prevent evaporation. After 15 minutes, the chemicals were washed off with deionized water and the coatings were examined. Grades 1 (no effect to the coating) to 7 (coating is completely removed) are used to evaluate the coatings. A coating passes if the grades are less than or equal to 4. The following chemicals were used: kerosene, ethanol, 4 percent

acetic acid in water, 5 percent sodium hydroxide in water, and 5 percent sodium chloride in water.

Examples 17-20

[0088] This example demonstrates that the use of the two Michael adduct adhesion promoters results in durable, long-term wet adhesion to glass without primers. The formulations was prepared using the materials listed and mixed as shown in Table 15.

Table 15

The following was added to a Max 60 cup

Table 15(continued)

The above formulation was split into separate Max 20 containers and mixed with additional components as listed below as follows:

The results are compiled in Table 16.

Table 16

The above data shows that coatings containing both adhesion promoters have superior dry and wet adhesion. The data shows tremendous improvement in boiling water adhesion when both adhesion promoters are used. Moreover, coatings with both adhesion promoters also show improved hardness, seven days after UV curing.

Examples 21 to 26

[0089] These examples demonstrate that reducing the concentration of either the acrylic acid or Michael adducts can significantly lengthen the working time, without significantly affecting adhesion or other performance properties. The formulations and their preparation are illustrated in Table 17.

Table 17

The following was added to a Max 60 cup:

Table 17 (continued)

The above formulation was split into separate Max 20 containers and mixed with additional components as follows.

The results are compiled in Table 18.

Table 18

All of these coatings passed QKA 100 percent CF adhesion to BETASEAL™ adhesives, when tested dry.

Examples 27-33

[0090] These experiments demonstrate that by increasing the amount of the hexaethoxy Michael adduct (Adduct II) that the working time can be increased and without negatively affecting adhesion.

[0091] Base formulations as described in Examples 21-26 were prepared and placed into Max 20 cups. A varying ratio of Adduct I and II are added to the formulation and tested as described before. Adduct 1 has all methoxy silane groups and Adduct π has all ethoxy silane groups. Table 19 shows the adduct amounts of the formulation. Table 20 shows the test results.

Table 19

Table 19 (continued)

Table 20

Example 34:

[0092] A series of coatings prepared as described in Table 21 were UV cured and tested for hardness after the time designated. The results are compiled in Table 22.

Table 21

The following components were added to a Max 60 cup

17. Tego Rad™ 2200 N wetting agent available from Tego Chemie (Degussa).

Table 22

The hardness nearly triples after coated panels are exposed to atmospheric moisture for 7 days after UV curing (during the exposure period, the typical lab conditions were ~65°F and 55 percent RH).

Example 35

[0093] The formulation described in Table 13 was coated on glass and used as described above. The coatings were tested for chemical resistance after 14 days from UV curing. The results are compiled in Table 23. The coatings were also tested for abrasion resistance and the results are compiled in Table 24. The coatings were also exposed to accelerated aging tests. The results are compiled in Table 25.

Table 23

Table 22 shows only the sodium hydroxide solution has any significant effect on the coatings. However, the coating still has a passing grade to the sodium hydroxide solution.

Table 24

Table 23 shows that the coatings have excellent abrasion resistance and that even after 1000 Taber cycles, the change in light transmittance in the abrased area is only 0.06 percent (much below the test specification of < 1 percent). The coatings also had excellent scratch resistance to #000 steel wool (only minimal scratches were observed when steel wool was used to rub the surface of the coatings).

Table 25

Table 25 shows that aged formulations still demonstrate excellent dry and wet adhesion. Moreover, aging the liquid coating formulations at 55°C improves the working time significantly, without affecting adhesion. All of these coatings passed 100 percent CF adhesion to BETASEAL™ adhesives, when tested dry, as well as, after immersion in boiling water for 24 hours.

Examples 36-42: Coatings in Various Colors

[0094] To demonstrate that these coatings can be made into other colors, besides black, by using various pigment dispersions. These colored coatings could be used for automotive coalings or for non-automotive applications, such as for decorative coatings on glass.

[0095] The following pigment dispersions from Penn Color were used to prepare pigmented coatings of the invention. Each pigment was dispersed in propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate. The formulations were prepared as described in Table ^" 26.

Table 26

Table 26 (continued)

The following were added to a Max 60 cup

Table 26 (continued)

The above was added into separate Max 20 containers and the following components were added:

Table 27

The results show that the coatings can be made using a variety of other colors, without significantly affecting the shelf-stability of the liquid formulations or adhesion of the cured coatings. Moreover, all of these coatings passed 100 percent CF adhesion to BETASEAL™ adhesives, when tested dry.

Examples 37-38

[0096] A high molecular weight alkoxysilane functional adduct was prepared as described below. The adduct is referred to as Adduct IQ.

[0097] The high molecular weight adduct was prepared by addition of 222 g of DYNASELAN™ Damo aminopropyl trimethoxy silane and 269 g (epoxy equivalents to amine equivalents ratio 14:1) and SILQUEST™ A- 187 epoxypropyl trimethoxy silane and mixed at 6O ⁰ C for 5 hours. The resulting reaction product Intermediate A was tested for amine and epoxy equivalents. The target amine equivalent weight is 240-250. 50.04 g of isobornyl acrylate is added 28.03 g of Intermediate A and the temperature is adjusted to 40-45 ⁰ C. 21.93 g of intermediate B is slowly added with agitation. The mixture was mixed for 15 minutes. Intemediate B was prepared by contacting (TMDI) and 91.31 of trimethyl hexaethylene diisocyanate and 58.41 g of DYNASDLON™ MTMO 58.41 g of mercaptopropyl trimethoxysilane and mixing at 50 ⁰ C. Dibutyl tin dilaurate (0.105g) 0.105 g toluene was in .0.705g added. The mixture exotherms at 85°C for 60 minutes. The reaction is allowed to proceed until the isocyanate content is at 15.6-16 percent.

[0098] The resulting adduct was used in the coating formulation described and prepared as described in Table 28.

The coatings were applied to glass to the "tin side" of the glass using #10, #8 wire wound rod to yield a dry fiber coating thickness of 13 microns. The coatings were cured by UV light from a xenon lamp 10 second residence time in one pair at 10 feet per minute. The coatings were tested after 3 days. Adhesives were applied as described before and tested after different exposure conditions. The results are compiled in Table 28.

Table 28 Adhesion Data

Table 28 (continued)

Table 28 (continued)

The cataplasma testing procedure is subjecting the samples to a heated water bath at 70 ⁰ C for 7 days. The samples are wrapped in cotton wool and sealed in a polyethylene bag. Next, the samples were placed in a freezer for 16 hours at -20 ⁰ C, after which the sample was allowed to stand at room temperature for 2 hours. The cycle is repeated multiple time, after which the sample was removed from the bag and subjected to the QKA test.

[0099] The tested coatings showed a universal hardness of 181, a Vickers hardness 14, a Modulus (6Pa) of 4.82, a maximum indentation of :875 micrometers and a percent transmittance of light of .22 percent.

Table 29

18. FOAMBLAST™ 30 F silane defoamer from Lubrizol.