The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product
of components including: (a) about 1 equivalent of at least one
polyisocyanate; (b) about 0.3 to about 1 equivalents of at least one
branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl
groups; and (c) about 0.01 to about 0.3 equivalents of at least one
polycarbonate diol, wherein the reaction product components are
essentially free of polyether polyol and amine curing agent and the
reaction components are maintained at a temperature of at least about
100.degree. C. for at least about 10 minutes; compositions, coatings and
articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.