The present invention relates to a process for preparing self-crosslinking polyurethane dispersions by I) reacting a1) polyisocyanates with a2) at least one hydroxyl component having an average OH functionality of =2 and a number average molecular weight of 62 to 2500 g/mol, wherein the hydroxyl component contains at least one acid-functional compound containing at least one isocyanate-reactive group, to form an NCO-functional and optionally OH-functional prepolymer, II) then reacting the NCO-functional and optionally OH-functional prepolymer with a3) a hydroxyl component having an average OH functionality of 1 and a4) optionally another polyisocyanate component, which may be the same as or different from a1), to form an OH-functional and NCO-free polyurethane, III) adding a blocked polyisocyanate either before, during or after the reaction of steps I) and II), or forming a blocked polyisocyanate in situ from a polyisocyanate and a blocking agent after the reaction of step II) has taken place, IV) neutralizing the acid groups of the resulting composition by adding a5) a neutralizing agent, and V) dispersing the resulting composition in water. The present invention also relates to the dispersions prepared by the present invention and to their use in coating, adhesive and sealant compositions.
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