Abstract: Solid compositions comprising (A) at least one solid (meth)acrylate copolymer with a number-average molecular weight of from 850 to 10 000 and a molecular weight polydispersity Mw/Mn of from 1.0 to 5.0, containing at least one group (a) having at least one bond which can be activated with actinic radiation; and (B) at least one solid compound comprising a parent structure and, attached thereto, on average per molecule more than one group (a) having at least one bond which can be activated with actinic radiation; and their use as coating materials, adhesives or sealing compounds which can be crosslinked thermally and/or with actinic radiation, or for preparing coating materials, adhesives or sealing compounds which can be crosslinked thermally and/or with actinic radiation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wiring-connecting material comprising from 2 to 75 parts by weight of a polyurethane resin, from 30 to 60 parts by weight of a radical-polymerizable substance and from 0.1 to 30 parts by weight of a curing agent capable of generating a free radical upon heating, and a process for producing a wiring-connected board by using the wiring-connecting material. The wiring-connecting material of the present invention may preferably further contain a film-forming material and/or conductive particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curing epoxy resin composition permitting water repellent and ink repellent surface treatment. The epoxy resin composition contains (A) an alkylsiloxane-containing epoxy resin, (B) a cationic polymerization catalyst, and (C) a polyfunctional epoxy compound having a molecular weight of 300 or more, and a static viscosity of 1,000 cps or more at 25° C.

Abstract: The invention related to a hydrogel forming aqueous composition of water soluble polymers having a sufficiently high coherency that it substantially not is dispersed when being injected into an aqueous environment of a body site such as the capsular bag of the eye to undergo a photoinitiated crosslinking reaction. The water soluble polymers either can be a water-soluble polymer bearing free acrylic, or other vinylic groups capable of facile free radical reaction with a polymeric water-soluble photoinitiator also present in the composition, or a water-soluble polymer bearing both free acrylic, or other vinylic groups capable of facile free radical reaction and photoinitiator, wherein both polymers are capable of being crosslinked when irradiated with light of wavelengths greater than about 305 nm to form the hydrogel.

Abstract: A UV curable powder coating composition having a binder containing A) 60-90% by weight of at least one amorphous urethane acrylate and B) 10-40% by weight of at least one crystalline urethane acrylate; and having an auxiliary, crosslinks to form a light- and weather-stable paint film that possesses excellent gloss.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation curable powder paint binder composition comprising a radiation curable compound being a mono or multi valent carboxylic ester of a &bgr;, &ggr;, &dgr;, or &egr;-hydroxyalkylamide group containing compound, in which the carboxylic ester is derived from an &agr;, &bgr;-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to adhesive and sealant compositions in non-flowable form. More particularly, the present invention relates to non-flowable adhesive and sealant compositions which are particularly useful in the threadlocking and sealing applications and which can be packaged in a convenient pocket-sized applicator dispenser.

Abstract: The present invention provides ultraviolet (UV) curable powders for powder coatings comprising one or more than one free radical curable epoxy resin and one or more than one second free radical curable resin, or, alternatively, one or more than one free radical curable unsaturated polyester resin in combination with one or more than wax, and one or more than one free radical photoinitiator, wherein the coating powder has an average particle size of 5 to 25 microns. Further, the present invention provides a method for making a powder for thin (1.0 to 4.0 mil), smooth coatings having an average particle size of from 5 to 25 microns, the method preferably comprising jet milling dry powder or spray drying an aqueous emulsion, fluid mixture, or a supercritical suspension of a powder or of the composition for making the powder.

Abstract: A radiation sensitive resin composition containing an alkali-soluble resin, for example a novolak-quinonediazide positive-working radiation sensitive resin composition and a chemically amplified negative-working resin composition, wherein the alkali-soluble resin contains at least an alkali-soluble resin obtained by polycondensation of a compound represented by the following general formula (I) and a phenol if necessary, with an aldehyde. wherein R represents a hydroxyl group or an alkyl group with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, n is 0 or an integer of 1 to 3 and, when n is 2 or 3, each R group may be the same or different.

Abstract: Thermally shrinkable films or labels having coated thereon a radiation curable adhesive; and a process for applying thermally shrinkable films or labels to containers comprising the steps of a) coating at least a portion of a thermally shrinkable but unshrunken film or label segment with a radiation curable adhesive; b) applying the film or label to the longitudinal surface of the container; c) subjecting the radiation curable adhesive to a radiation source to effect curing thereof and, d) subjecting the container to heat to shrink the film or label onto the container so as to permanently affix it thereto.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions prepared from a first oligomer containing reactive functional groups capable of reaction at effective rates (at normal processing temperatures) with a co-reactive second component possessing functionality that is complementary to that of the first oligomer. The compositions may be used as coatings, including hard surface coatings, clear coatings, powder coatings and pattern coatings; as adhesives, including pressure sensitive adhesives and hot melt adhesives; as sealants; as optical coatings; as blown microfibers (BMF); as high refractive index optical materials; as barrier films; in microreplication; as low adhesion backsizes, (LABs) and as release coatings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to shape deformable materials, which are capable of (1) being deformed, (2) storing an amount of shape deformation, and (3) recovering at least a portion of the shape deformation when exposed to a humid environment. The shape deformable materials can advantageously be in the form of films, fibers, filaments, strands, nonwovens, and pre-molded elements. The shape deformable materials of the present invention may be used to form products, which are both disposable and reusable. More specifically, the shape deformable materials of the present invention may be used to produce products such as disposable diapers, training pants, incontinence products, and feminine care products.

Abstract: A process of forming vias in a composition comprising (a) applying a layer of a composition containing (i) a cyanate ester, (ii) a bismaleimide, (iii) a co-curing agent having the structure R1—Ar—R2 wherein Ar is at least one aryl moiety, R1 is at least one unsaturated aliphatic moiety and R2 is at least one glycidyl moiety, (iv) an epoxy resin and, optionally, (v) a free-radical initiator; (b) covering the layer with a mask having windows through which radiation can be transmitted; (c) exposing part of the composition to radiation to at least partially cure it in the exposed areas; (d) removing the non-cured portions of the composition; and (e) completing the cure of the resin compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ionizing radiation irradiated rubber molded product and a process for preparing the same, the rubber molded product being prepared by irradiating with an ionizing radiation a preform comprising 5 to 95% by weight of a fluororubber containing vinylidene fluoride copolymerized therein in a proportion of 45 to 88 mole % and having a number average molecular weight of 5,000 to 200,000, and 95 to 5% by weight of an acrylic rubber.

Abstract: An alkylsiloxane-containing epoxy resin composition can suitably be used as water-repellent agent or a water-repellent coating to be advantageously applied to areas that are apt to be brought into contact with solutions and substances containing one or more than one components that can damage the film forming property and the adhesion of an ordinary water-repellent agent. The resin composition comprises at least an alkylsiloxane-containing epoxy resin having two or more than two alkylsiloxane groups and two or more than two cyclic aliphatic epoxy groups in a molecule and a cationic polymerization catalyst.

Abstract: A photo curable resin composition, which comprises (A) an acid-modified, vinyl group-containing epoxy resin, (B) an elastomer, (C) a photopolymerization initiator, (D) a diluent and (E) a curing agent, can gives a high performance cured film having distinguished heat resistance, humidity-heat resistance, adhesibility, mechanical characteristics and electrical characteristics, and a photosensitive element, which comprises a support and a layer of the photo curable resin composition laid on the support, has distinguished heat resistance, humidity-heat resistance, adhesibility, mechanical characteristics and electrical characteristics.

Abstract: A composition for coating an optical waveguide, more specifically, an optical fiber, and optical fibers coated therewith. The coating composition is a radiation curable composition including an aliphatic epoxide, a urethane acrylate oligomer, a reactive diluent, and cationic and free-radical photoinitiators. The cationic photoinitiator acts upon the aliphatic epoxide while the free-radial photoinitiator acts upon the urethane acrylate oligomer. The resulting cured coating forms an interpenetrated polymer network. The properties of coatings in accordance with the invention including the glass transition temperature thereof, can be tailored to achieve advantageous coatings suitable for use as primary coatings and secondary coatings for an optical fiber.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a radiation curable adhesive composition comprising at least one vinyl modified block copolymer having a first polyvinyl aromatic block and a second polydiene block having vinyl functionality, and at least one tackifier. Optionally, the composition may comprises at least one second block copolymer that has not been vinyl modified, at least one platicizer, and at least one wax. The invention is also directed to a double-faced label formed from the composition and the method of producing said label.

Abstract: A radiation curable adhesive composition which includes:

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a game ball and method for making the same. The game ball has an ionomeric cover which includes a combination of ionomeric crosslinks and covalent crosslinks. The game ball cover is superior in at least one of cut resistance and scuff resistance to a conventional cover that does not have covalent crosslinks but is otherwise substantially identical in composition. The game ball cover of the invention is particularly useful for improving the durability of golf balls to be struck with sharp-grooved clubs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pulverent binders for powder coating compositions which contain oligo- and polyurethanes having (meth)acryloyl groups, are curable by means of high energy radiation and have an organic solvent content of less than 1 wt. %. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing these binders in the absence of an organic solvent and to their use in powder coating compositions for coating wood, metal, plastic, mineral and/or preprimed substrates.

Abstract: Radiation curable adhesive comprising an epoxidized block copolymer, a saturated block copolymer and/or a rosin derived alcohol, and a photoinitiator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to shape deformable materials, which are capable of (1) being deformed, (2) storing an amount of shape deformation, and (3) recovering at least a portion of the shape deformation when exposed to a humid environment. The shape deformable materials can advantageously be in the form of films, fibers, filaments, strands, nonwovens, and pre-molded elements. The shape deformable materials of the present invention may be used to form products, which are both disposable and reusable. More specifically, the shape deformable materials of the present invention may be used to produce products such as disposable diapers, training pants, incontinence products, and feminine care products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preparing optical fiber coatings, the composition including a polymerizable base composition, containing at least one monomer and optionally at least one oligomer, wherein the polymerizable base composition is substantially free of unsaturated epoxidized diene polymers, and a tackifier present in an amount effective to modify a time-sensitive rheological property of a polymerization product of the composition. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method of modifying a time-sensitive rheological property of an optical fiber coating by introducing into a polymerizable composition a tackifier in an amount effective to modify a time-sensitive rheological property of the polymerization product of the polymerizable composition. Also disclosed are an optical fiber, a fiber optic ribbon, and a fiber bundle that contain coating(s) prepared from a composition of the present invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for making polymer blends and copolymers by ultrasonic treatment during or after mixing the polymers. In the process of the present invention, an unexpected phenomenon occurs. The process brings about enhancement of the mechanical properties when compared with identical blends not subjected to ultrasonic treatment. The ultrasonic treatment of the blends is believed to enhance intermolecular interaction and improve adhesion between dissimilar polymers and make chemical bonds between polymers that otherwise are incompatible or immiscible with each other.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an ultraviolet light curable mar resistant composition and method for making such a composition that may be used to produce an mar resistant layer. The disclosed composition does not contain any significant amount of volatile organic solvents that do not become incorporated in the active layer after curing.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an ultraviolet light curable paint composition and method for applying and making such a composition to a substrate. Suitable substrates include glass, metals, and various plastics such as polycarbonates. The disclosed composition does not contain any significant amount of volatile organic solvents that do not become incorporated in the coating or are released to ambient after curing.

Abstract: There is provided an active energy beam curable composition, which is useful for forming a solder resist film for a printed wiring board, which can be developed through an ultraviolet exposure and a dilute alkali aqueous solution, and is excel lent in heat resistance, adhesivity and chemical resistance. There is also proposed a printed wiring board provided with a cured film of such an active energy beam curable composition. This composition is featured in that it comprises not only an active energy beam curable vinyl copolymer modified resin wherein an epoxy compound having an ethylenic unsaturated group is added to a copolymer comprising styrene, (metha)acrylic acid, and, as an optional component, (metha)acrylate; but also an active energy beam curable bisphenol type epoxyacrylate resin.

Abstract: A photocurable composition is provided which can be produced and cured by both free-radical and cationic polymerization modes, which provides a sufficient length of open time to be bonded to an adherend, and which exhibts a good adhesive property. A photocurable composition containing a compound (A) having at least one free-radically polymerizable unsaturated bond in a molecule, a compound (B) having at least one epoxy group in a molecule, a free-radical polymerization catalyst (C), a cationic polymerization catalyst (D) and a compound (E) represented by the following formula (1).

Abstract: A resin composition comprises a thermoplastic resin, a non-terpene-series higher fatty acid or a derivative thereof and a black pigment. As the higher fatty acid or derivative thereof, use can be made of, for example, a saturated higher fatty acid having about 12 to 30 carbon atoms or a metal salt thereof. As the thermoplastic resin, use can be made of, for example, an acrylic resin A and a styrenic resin B. As the black dye or pigment, use can be made of, for example, carbon black. The resin composition may contain a dye or pigment such as titanium oxide. A clearly defined white marking is developed on the above resin composition by laser irradiation.

Abstract: An easy adhesion film for a transparent conductive thin film comprises a transparent polymer film and an easy adhesion layer formed on the transparent polymer film, wherein the easy adhesion layer comprises at least an ionizing radiation curable resin binder, a (meth)acrylate copolymer binder and polymethyl methacrylate resin particles. The easy adhesion film has high durability, transparency and anti-Newton ring property when provided with a transparent conductive thin film.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is the use of a resin composition (A) comprising

Abstract: A curable composition which comprises the following two components: (I) a vinyl polymer having at least one crosslinkable silyl group represented by the general formula (1) given below, and (II) an epoxy resin or a polyether polymer having at least one crosslinkable silyl group; —[Si(R1)2−b(Y)bO]m—Si(R2)3−a(Y)a  (1) {wherein R1 and R2 each represents an alkyl group containing 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an aryl group containing 6 to 20 carbon atoms, an aralkyl group containing 7 to 20 carbon atoms, or a triorganosiloxy group represented by the formula (R′)3SiO— (in which R′ represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group containing 1 to 20 carbon atoms and the three R's may be the same or different) and, when there are two or more R1 or R2 groups, they may be the same or different; Y represents a hydroxy group or a hydrolyzable group and, when there are two or more Y groups, they may be the same or different; a represents 0, 1, 2 or 3; b represents

Abstract: Radiation-curable powder compositions, usable as paint or varnish, which comprise a mixture of at least one semi-crystalline polyester containing end methacryloyl groups and of at least one amorphous polyester containing end methacryloyl groups, comprising the reaction products of a glycidyl methacrylate and of a semi-crystalline or amorphous polyester containing end carboxyl groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photo-curable polymer composition comprising:

Abstract: A coated abrasive article comprises a backing, a first binder on the backing, and a plurality of abrasive particles in the first binder. The first binder precursor is an energy-curable preferably, melt-processable resin containing an epoxy resin, an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, and a curing agent for crosslinking the epoxy resin that is cured to provide a crosslinked make coating. The above binder precursors of the invention are preferably free of homopolymers and copolymers of olefinic monomers. In another aspect, the invention also describes an energy curable first binder precursor containing an epoxy resin, an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, a polyfunctional acrylate component and a curing agent for crosslinking the epoxy resin that is cured to provide a crosslinked make coating. The invention also relates to a method of producing such coated abrasive articles and a surface-treated backing material.

Abstract: A radiation sensitive resin composition containing an alkali-soluble resin, for example a novolak-quinonediazide positive-working radiation sensitive resin composition and a chemically amplified negative-working resin composition, wherein the alkali-soluble resin contains at least an alkali-soluble resin obtained by polycondensation of a compound represented by the following general formula (I) and a phenol if necessary, with an aldehyde. wherein R represents a hydroxyl group or an alkyl group with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, n is 0 or an integer of 1 to 3 and, when n is 2 or 3, each R group may be the same or different.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photopolymerizable composite resin composition for dental restoration i) based on the multifunctional prepolymer mixture of 2,2-bis-(4-(2-hydroxy-3-methacryloyloxypropoxy)phenyl)propane (“Bis-GMA”) and multifunctional prepolymer formed by substituting hydrogen atoms in hydroxyl group with methacrylate groups in this Bis-GMA molecules, and ii) comprising a diluent, an inorganic filler, a photoinitiation system, and other additives. The photopolymerizable composite resin composition for dental restoration based on multifunctional prepolymer mixture has better physical and mechanical properties and biocompatibility than the conventional composition based on only Bis-GMA itself.

Abstract: The present invention relates to radiation curable compositions comprising at least one metallocene polyolefin. The radiation curable compositions are useful for a variety of applications, particularly as coatings and adhesives. The radiation curable composition may comprise a single metallocene polyolefin, or blend thereof. The ultraviolet curable compositions further comprise at least one photoinitiator and/or at least one photoinduced coupling agent. For pressure sensitive adhesive applications, the radiation curable composition also preferably comprises other ingredients such as a tackifying resins and plasticizers.

Abstract: To produce a conductive epoxy resin composition with improvement in the characteristics of rapid-curability, heat resistance and moisture resistance, adhesion reliability, storage properties and low-temperature curability that can be used effectively for production of conductive adhesive films. The conductive epoxy resin composition comprises an alicyclic epoxy resin, optional diols, a styrenic thermoplastic elastomer with an epoxy group in the molecule, an ultraviolet activated cationic polymerization catalyst, an optional tackifier having an aromatic ring in the molecule, and conductive particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions and methods for preventing corrosion.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel crosslinkable, photoactive silane derivatives of the formula I mixtures of silane derivatives of the formula I and mixtures of silane derivatives of the formula I with uncrosslinkable silane derivatives as usually used for silanizing inorganic, oxide-containing surfaces. The invention furthermore relates to the use of silane derivatives of the formula I and of mixtures which contain at least one silane derivative of the formula I as orientation layers for liquid crystals and for the production of unstructured or structured optical elements and multilayer systems.

Abstract: A method of forming a diffusion barrier on an article of a polymer blend of (i) a high surface energy polymer and (ii) a low surface energy polymer. Most commonly the low surface energy polymer is an organosilicon polymer, as a polysilane or a polysiloxane. The surface of the article is exposed to ozone and ultraviolet radiation to form a diffusion barrier.

Abstract: A hot-melt adhesive composition, which has a high curing rate, requires no water for a curing reaction or no solvent for the formation of a film, has good storage stability, and is suitable for adhering electronic parts or producing integrated circuit (IC) packages is provided. Specifically, a thermosetting hot-melt adhesive composition comprising a polyethylene copolymer having epoxy groups in a molecule as an epoxy component, which further comprises a cationic polymerization catalyst, is provided herein. Also disclosed are heat-bonding film adhesives and adhering methods using the hot-melt adhesive composition.

Abstract: Radiation curable polyester composition AB, capable of forming solutions or dispersions in water of high solid content which can be produced by mixing or pre-condensing a water soluble, radiation-curable emulsifying resin A which contains ester and acid groups and has an acid number from 20 to 300 mg/g and water-insoluble, radiation-curable polymer B containing ester and/or ether groups, wherein resin A is a reaction product of an alkoxylated polyol A1 having at least 3 hydroxyl groups and 3 to 10 oxyalkylene units per molecule, these oxyalkylene units containing 2 to 4 carbon atoms each, with an &agr;, &bgr;-unsaturated carboxylic acid A2 having each a free carboxyl group per molecule, and a carboxylic acid A3 which is at least tri-functional and wherein polymer B is a reaction product of aliphatic, linear, branched or cyclic alcohols B1 with compounds B2, selected from alkylene oxides B21, dicarboxylic acids B22 and aliphatic lactones B23 having 4 to 12 carbon atoms as well as compounds B3 selected from &ag

Abstract: A method of treating reaction injection molded polyurethane, polyurethane/urea and polyurea polymers comprising exposing a reaction injection molded polyurethane, polyurethane/urea or polyurea polymer to an amount of infrared energy sufficient to increase the temperature of the polymer to at least 180° C., and then maintaining the temperature of the polymer at or above that temperature, for a time sufficient to increase the Gardner impact property, as measured using ASTMD-3029, when compared to the same polymer which has been heated to the same temperature and maintained thereat for the same time in a convection oven. The invention produces marked improvements in impact, heat sag and heat distortion temperature properties, and thus is particularly suited to rapid preparation of parts using a mass production conveyor and is particularly well-suited to preparation of parts which are to be subjected to later high temperature processes, such as the “E-coat” process.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising a blend of (a) a thermally reactive polymer selected from the group consisting of resoles, novolacs, thermally reactive polyarylene ethers, and mixtures thereof; and (b) a photoreactive epoxy resin that is photoreactive in the absence of a photocationic initiator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape with improved room temperature handleability comprising an adhesive layer with at least one exposed surface and optionally a backing, wherein the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer comprises an epoxy/polyester based pressure sensitive adhesive which is crosslinkable upon exposure to actinic or e-beam irradiation and optionally heat, and comprises (i) 30-80% by weight of a polyester component comprising one or more amorphous polyesters compounds, (ii) 20-70% by weight of an epoxy component comprising one or more epoxy resins and/or monomers, (iii) 0-50% by weight of a hydroxyl-functional component containing one or more hydroxyl-containing compounds having a hydroxyl functionality of at least 1, and (iv) an effective amount of a photoinitiator component for crosslinking the pressure-sensitive adhesive, whereby the weight percentages refer to the total mass of components (i)-(iv) and add up to 100 wt.

Abstract: A method of forming a diffusion barrier on an article of a polymer blend of (i) a high surface energy polymer and (ii) a low surface energy polymer. Most commonly the low surface energy polymer is an organosilicon polymer, as a polysilane or a polysiloxane. The surface of the article is exposed to ozone and ultraviolet radiation to form a diffusion barrier.

Abstract: A photo curable resin composition, which comprises (A) an acid-modified, vinyl group-containing epoxy resin, (B) an elastormer, (C) a photopolymerization initiator, (D) a diluent and (E) a curing agent, can gives a high performance cured film having distinguished heat resistance, humidity-heat resistance, adhesibility, mechanical characteristics and electrical characteristics, and a photosensitive element, which comprises a support and a layer of the photo curable resin composition laid on the support, has distinguished heat resistance, humidity-heat resistance, adhesibility, mechanical characteristics and electrical characteristics.