| abstract |
The present invention is directed to a rheology control agent for coating compositions, which comprises a compound having the formula (I) or (II) including isomers or mixtures of isomers thereof (see formulas (I) or (II) )): where p is 0, 1, 2, or 3; and the groups R2, R3, R4, X and Y are described in the specification, or where R, R9, R10, m and n are described in the specification; The coating compositions containing the rheology control agent have improved rheology control in the application and are useful for OEMs, reshaping or repainting the exterior of car and truck structures and parts thereof. |