Abstract: A radiation-sensitive mixture, in particular photosensitive mixture, is disclosed that contains a compound which forms a strong acid on exposure to actinic radiation and a polymeric reaction product of (i) a polymeric organic compound containing free OH groups, (ii) an organic compound containing at least two isocyanate groups or at least two epoxy groups, and (iii) a compound containing repeating acid-cleavable acetal or ketal groups and at least one free OH group. The mixture yields printing plates or photoresists with a longer storage life.

Abstract: A method of applying an composite polyvinylchloride plastisol coating to a metal sheet and the composite polyvinylchloride coating thereof, which coating is characterized by having high hardness and excellent impression resistance, bleed resistance and formability, wherein the sheet is coated with a composite plastisol composition essentially consisting of a specific polyvinylchloride powder, an acrylic resin powder and an acrylic monomer and/or oligomer. Said method of applying the composite polyvinylchloride plastisol coating to a metal sheet, in certain instances, involving curing the coated sheet metal with ultraviolet rays after heating and embossing the coating. Also provided herewith is a polyvinylchloride plastisol used in such method.

Abstract: Disclosed are improved photopolymerizable compositions which can be developed using aqueous media. The improved compositions contain cellulosic ethers which impart an unexpected improvement in tent strength and optionally contain a plasticizer and a photochemically polymerizable carboxylic acid monomer or both which aid adhesion and stripping.

Abstract: A process for forming electroless copper plating patterns comprising: (a) laminating a substrate with a photocurable laminate, (b) exposing said photocurable laminate to a high energy ray, (c) removing unexposed parts of the laminate, and (d) electrolessly plating a desired pat of the laminate with copper; wherein said photocurable layer comprises (a) 100 parts by weight of a compound having recurring units represented by the following formulae [A] and [B] ##STR1## and (b) 5 to 1,000 parts by weight of a compound, which is compatible with compound (a), having a group represented by the formula--(R.sub.4).sub.nwherein R.sub.4 is a group having a double bond and n is an integer of 1 to 50 and characterized by a viscosity at 20.degree. C. of from 0.001 to 500 poises.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive film reducible in the adhesive force by the application thereto of ultraviolet light which comprises:(a) a base film permeable to ultraviolet light; and(b) a layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive formed on one side of the base film, the adhesive comprising:(i) at least one elastic polymer selected from the group consisting of a polymer mainly composed of an acrylic acid ester copolymer and a saturated copolyester mainly composed of dibasic carboxylic acids and dihydroxy alcohols;(ii) an ultraviolet light polymerizable acrylic acid ester having not less than two acryloyl or methacryloyl groups in the molecule and having a molecular weight of not more than about 1000, in amounts of about 15-200 parts by weight in relation to 100 parts by weight of the elastic polymer; and(iii) a photopolymerization initiator in amounts sufficent to induce the photopolymerization of the ultraviolet light polymerizable acrylic acid ester;The film is especially suitable for use as a dicing film in di

Abstract: Screen emulsions in accordance with the present invention include a poly vinyl alcohol and poly vinyl acetate or a poly vinyl acetate copolymer emulsified in water along with appropriate amounts of diacetone acrylamide and an acrylic monomer. The emulsions preferably also include a cyclic amide, phthalate plasticizers, an initiator of monomer polymerization and a thermal stabilizer. The emulsions are intended to be admixed with a photosensitive free radical-generating compound that initiates cross-linking of the polymeric components and then applied to a mesh or screen. The screen is overlaid with an obliterating material, exposed to light and then washed to remove non-exposed emulsion. The resulting screen can be used without further hardening with both water- and solvent-based inks, and the film can be removed with emulsion-removing chemicals to permit reuse of the screen.

Abstract: A solid photopolymerizable composition, contains addition polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer, initiating system, polymer binder and a microgel wherein preferably the binder and microgel form substantially a single phase and have a similar glass transition temperature above 25.degree. C. Although less preferred the solid composition can function without the binder. A preferred use is as a photoresist.

Abstract: An aqueous ink recording sheet is described which is prepared by coating on the surface of a substrate sheet a resin composition containing as the chief ingredient a mixture comprising (A) 10 to 90 wt % of photo polymerizable, double bonded anionic synthetic resin, and (B) 90 to 0 wt % of partially or completely saponified polyvinyl alcohol, or partially or completely saponified polymer resin composed of 20 to 100 wt % of vinyl acetate and 80 to 0 wt % of other polymerizable monomer or derivatives thereof, and/or (C) 90 to 0 wt % of homopolymer resin of N-vinylpyrrolidone or copolymer resin of other polymerizable monomer therewith, with the weight ratio of (A)/[(B)+(C)] being 90/10 to 10/90, drying the coated resin composition, and then curing the resin composition by the irradiation with actinic rays so as to form a resin coating layer on the substrate.

Abstract: Polymer compositions comprising a segmented urethane block polymer and an elastomer having a glass transition temperature between -40.degree. and +15.degree. C. possess a good combination of properties, including relatively high damping and modulus values. Radiation cross-linked tubing prepared from these compositions finds application in the jacketing of marine sonar detection arrays comprising hydrophones.

Abstract: A photosensitive resin composition comprising components A, B and C described below is provided. The composition of the present invention is quite effectively usable for the preparation of photosensitive resin printing plates having excellent water developability, image reproducibility and printability. The composition comprises:A. 100 parts by weight of a completely or partially saponified polyvinyl acetate having a degree of saponification of 50 to 100 mole %,B. 20 to 300 parts by weight of a photopolymerizable monomer having at least one ethylenically unsaturated bond in the molecule, andC. 1 to 50 parts by weight of a polymer obtained by homopolymerizing a polymerizable unsaturated monomer having the following groups (1) and (2) in the molecule or copolymerizing the same with another unsaturated monomer: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represent H or CH.sub.3 and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represent each an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: This invention is directed to photocopolymerizable compositions comprising an epoxide containing two or more epoxy groups, a polymer/poly (active hydrogen) organic compound and a photoinitiator. The cured coating compositions exhibit a clear appearance, good water resistance and can have utility as automotive finishes, can finishes, appliance finishes, general metal finishes, adhesives, printing inks, and the like.