| abstract |
According to the present invention, there are provided coating compositions which comprise epoxy resins obtained by reaction of bisphenols represented by the formula [I] <CHEM> wherein R represent hydrogen atom or methyl, with epichlorohydrin, and a curing agent. Coatings obtained from the coating compositions mentioned above are high in glass transition temperature, and also excellent in hot water resistance and adhesive properties as well as in coating properties. |