Abstract: A curable mixture is provided that is substantially free of volatile nonreactive compounds. Also provided is a method for making such curable mixtures, and a method of bonding substrates with such curable mixtures.

Abstract: Functional mixtures and polymer compositions are provided, each comprising at least one multi-functional Michael acceptor, at least one multi-functional Michael donor, in which at least 20% of either the donor or acceptor or a combination of the donor and acceptor is derived from bio-based materials and at least one catalyst.

Abstract: A functional composition is provided that comprises at least one multi-functional Michael acceptor, at least one multi-functional Michael donor, and at least one weakly basic catalyst.

Abstract: A functional mixture is provided that comprises at least one multi-functional Michael acceptor, at least one multi-functional Michael donor, and at least one weakly basic catalyst.

Abstract: A method of preparing a cured laminate employing electron beam radiation is provided. The cured laminate is prepared from an uncured laminate including a prepolymer composition containing oligomer, tackifying resin, and optionally, monomer. Also provided are a prepolymer composition and an article including the cured laminate prepared by the method of this invention. The method is useful for preparing cured laminates such as flexible laminates for food packaging.

Abstract: A curable composition containing at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound and at least one liquid elastomer is provided. The curable composition is useful for preparing a cold seal adhesive. A method is provided for preparing the cold seal adhesive, which includes the use of electron beam radiation to initiate polymerization of the curable composition.

Abstract: Curable clay compositions containing at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound and exfoliated clay platelets are provided. The curable clay compositions are useful for preparing articles having improved barrier properties to oxygen, moisture, or odor such as flexible laminates. Methods including polymerization of the curable clay composition using electron beam radiation are provided and are suitable for preparing laminates or coatings with improved barrier properties. Also provided is a method for preparing the curable clay composition using a moving media mill.

Abstract: Provided is a curable fluid with relatively low viscosity capable of forming a polymeric composition, subsequent to exposure to cure conditions. Also provided are coated articles made of substrates coated by such compositions, and further provided are composite articles made of substrates bonded by such compositions; further provided are methods of making such coated and composite articles.

Abstract: A method of preparing a cured laminate employing electron beam radiation is provided. The cured laminate is prepared from an uncured laminate including a prepolymer composition containing oligomer, tackifying resin, and optionally, monomer. Also provided are a prepolymer composition and an article including the cured laminate prepared by the method of this invention. The method is useful for preparing cured laminates such as flexible laminates for food packaging.