Abstract: The present invention is an oil-resistant adhesive composition including a hydroxy alkyl (meth)acrylate having an alkyl group containing 2 to 4 carbons, a short alkyl (meth)acrylate having an alkyl group containing 6 or less carbons, and a photo-initiator. After the adhesive composition is soaked in oleic acid at room temperature for 7 days, the adhesive composition has an expansion percent of less than about 10%.

Abstract: A UV-curable and recyclable thermoset shape memory polymer is provided. The polymer includes a vitrimer-based monomer and a photoinitiator. The vitrimer-based monomer includes a first unit rendering a high chain stiffness upon polymerization of the monomer, and a second photopolymerizable unit for photopolymerization of the monomer under a UV irradiation. The polymer has high strength, high stiffness, high recovery stress, high energy storage, reasonable recycling efficiency, and is printable using SLA with high resolution.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a resin composition includes a urethane (meth)acrylate, a reactive diluent, and a urethane (meth)acrylate toughener. The urethane (meth)acrylate toughener includes at least one additional polyol having a number average molecular weight Mn of greater than 1,000 g/mol. Cured articles made from the resin composition have an average fracture toughness (KIc) value from 1 MPa*m1/2 to 3 MPa*m1/2 when measured in accordance with ASTM D5045. Processes for making the resin composition as well as processes using the resin composition are also provided.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel polymer composition for stereolithography that is capable of suitably providing an elastic molded product by stereolithography. A polymer composition for stereolithography containing a liquid polymer and a monomer, the polymer composition for stereolithography having a viscosity of 3,000 mPa·s or less, the viscosity being measured in an environment of a temperature of 25° C. and a relative humidity of 50% using an E-type viscometer under conditions of a cone plate diameter ? of 25 mm and a shear rate of 100 sec?1.

Abstract: The invention relates to poly(oligo(ethylene glycol) methacrylate) microgels, to the process for preparing same and the uses thereof in various fields of application such as optics, electronics, pharmacy and cosmetics. These microgels have the advantage of being monodisperse, pH-responsive and temperature-responsive. They can carry magnetic nanoparticles or biologically active molecules. These microgels may also form transparent films, which have novel optical and electromechanical properties.

Abstract: A white photosensitive resin composition comprising (A) an acid crosslinkable group-containing silicone resin, (B) a photoacid generator, and (C) a white pigment has a sufficient reflectivity, good reliability with respect to adhesion and crack resistance, resolution, flexibility, and light resistance.

Abstract: An essentially 100% solids, single-component, UV curable, low-viscosity, penetrating sealant composition for wood substrates and other porous substrates is prepared from an acrylate-methacrylate mixture, a functionalized resin, an unsaturated fatty acid triglyceride oil, and a photoinitiator. The sealant composition may further contain a metal catalyst, an amine synergist, fillers, pigments, dyes, flow and leveling additives, air release chemicals, UV absorbers, hindered amine light stabilizers, fungicides, insect repellents, and/or mold inhibitors. The sealant composition exhibits fast cure times along with resistance to degradation.

Abstract: The invention relates to the cold curing and warm curing of unsaturated polyester resins, such as polyester resins and methyl methacrylate resins using mercaptans as reaction accelerators.

Abstract: An adhesive composition includes a (meth)acrylate monomer, a photocurable (meth)acrylate oligomer, a photoinitiator and a tertiary amine compound. Also, an optical laminate includes an adhesive layer formed of the adhesive composition. The adhesive composition can attach an optical layer simultaneously including a UV permeable region and a UV impermeable region onto a UV impermeable substrate with excel lent adhesive strength.

Abstract: The invention relates to poly(oligo(ethylene glycol) methacrylate) microgels, to the process for preparing same and the uses thereof in various fields of application such as optics, electronics, pharmacy and cosmetics. These microgels have the advantage of being monodisperse, pH-responsive and temperature-responsive. They can carry magnetic nanoparticles or biologically active molecules. These microgels may also form transparent films, which have novel optical and electromechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photo-curable adhesive composition for display panel assembly comprising a) at least one polyurethane acrylate having Tg value from ?70 to 20° C.; b) at least one (meth)acrylate monomer; c) at least one chain transfer agent; d) at least two thixotropy agents, wherein first thixotropy agent is selected from the group consisting of hydrophobic fumed silica, hydrophilic fumed silica and mixtures thereof and second thixotropy agent is selected from the group consisting of modified urea, polyhydroxycarboxylic acid esters and mixtures thereof; e) at least one photoinitiator; f) at least one plasticizer; and g) at least one defoamer. The photo-curable adhesive composition according to the present invention can be used in bonding two transparent substrates together or in bonding one transparent substrate and one opaque substrate together. Furthermore, the composition according to the present invention can be used in a process of making an optical assembly.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for the manufacture of a crosslinkable fluoropolymer, to said crosslinkable fluoropolymer and the crosslinked fluoropolymer obtainable therefrom, to a film comprising said crosslinkable fluoropolymer or said crosslinked fluoropolymer and to uses of said crosslinked fluoropolymer film in various applications.

Abstract: An essentially 100% solids, single-component, UV curable, low-viscosity, penetrating sealant composition for wood substrates and other porous substrates is prepared from an acrylate-methacrylate mixture, a functionalized resin, an unsaturated fatty acid triglyceride oil, and a photoinitiator. The sealant composition may further contain a metal catalyst, an amine synergist, fillers, pigments, dyes, flow and leveling additives, air release chemicals, UV absorbers, hindered amine light stabilizers, fungicides, insect repellents, and/or mold inhibitors. The sealant composition exhibits fast cure times along with resistance to degradation.

Abstract: The invention relates to poly(oligo(ethylene glycol) methacrylate) microgels, to the process for preparing same and the uses thereof in various fields of application such as optics, electronics, pharmacy and cosmetics. These microgels have the advantage of being monodisperse, pH-responsive and temperature-responsive. They can carry magnetic nanoparticles or biologically active molecules. These microgels may also form transparent films, which have novel optical and electromechanical properties.

Abstract: Corrosion-resistant, self-priming coatings that are curable by ultraviolet energy and methods for coating surfaces using such coatings have been provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a method for coating a surface includes formulating a chromium-free, self-priming coating, applying the chromium-free, self-priming coating to the surface, and curing the chromium-free, self-priming coating with ultraviolet light.

Abstract: A curable dental composition comprising an addition-fragmentation agent and a curable dental resin is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastic film. More particularly, the present invention relates to a plastic film which exhibits high hardness, self-healing property and excellent processability. The plastic film of the present invention exhibits high hardness, self-healing property, scratch resistance, high transparency, durability, light resistance, light transmittance or the like, and thus can be applied to various fields.

Abstract: A photocurable elastomer composition comprising: (A) a liquid polymer having a number average molecular weight of 5,000 or more, and mainly containing —[CH2C(CH3)2]— units; (B) a (meth)acrylate monomer; and (C) a photo polymerization initiator, the mass ratio ((A):(B)) between the component (A) and the component (B) being 10:90 to 39:61.

Abstract: Method for producing a cross-linked elastomer in which a mixture is produced comprising at least one latex and at least one starter component for initiating the cross-linking reaction or a latex that bears at least one starter component or starter group, in particular in liquid phase. A photoinitiator is used as a starter component, which photoinitiator, through irradiation with electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet (UV light) and/or visible spectral range forms a reactive species. The latex mixture is irradiated with UV light and/or visible light.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible sensing material made from (a) at least one flexible polymeric layer and (b) at least one conductive, curable coating layer containing about 0.01 wt. % to about 5 wt. % of multi-walled carbon nanotubes having a diameter of greater than about 4 nm, about 10 wt. % to about 99 wt. % of an aliphatic urethane acrylate and about 0.1 wt. % to about 15 wt. % of a photoinitiator, wherein the weight percentages are based on the weight of the formulation, wherein the coating layer is curable by exposure to radiation and wherein the cured coating layer has a surface resistivity of about 102?/? to about 1010?/?. The inventive sensing material may prove useful for sensing one or more of pressure, temperature and moisture and find use in a wide variety of applications.

Abstract: The ultraviolet cured optic binder has low curing shrinkage, low hardness and high optical transmittance. Technology programs are as follows: an ultraviolet cured optic binder composition includes the following raw material in parts by weight: 50 to 100 parts of prepolymer, 20 to 90 parts of inert resin, 35 to 70 parts of monomer, 5 to 12 parts of photoinitiator, 2 to 3 parts of coupling reagent, 1 to 2 parts of auxiliaries.

Abstract: A curable composition, and a material obtained by curing the composition, in which the curable composition includes a vinylester polymerisable compound, jointly with a sulphonated polyaromatic thermoplastic polymer, and an N-vinyl lactam, and which is characterised in that it further includes, a first non-vinylester polymerisable compound which includes at least one isocyanurate group bearing at least two (meth)acrylate groups; and a second non-vinylester polymerisable compound which includes at least one carbopolycyclic or heteropolycyclic group bearing at least two (meth)acrylate groups.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous polyurethane dispersion obtained by dispersing in water a reaction product obtained by reacting a reaction mixture comprising at least one organic, aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic di, tri or poryisocyanate, at least one isocyanate reactive polycarbonate diol, triol or polyol, at least one compound comprising at least one isocyanate reactive group and at least one free radically polymerizable unsaturated group, and at least one compound comprising at least one isocyanate reactive group and at least one at least dispersing active group, and optionally at least one compound comprising at least two isocyanate reactive groups and having a molecular weight of less than 1000 g/mol.

Abstract: A photocurable adhesive composition is provided, which comprises: a) a (meth)acrylate oligomer having one or more functional groups, b) a mono-functional monomer, a multi-functional monomer, or a mixture thereof, c) a photoinitiator, and d) a plasticizer having a refractive index of no less than 1.48. The photocurable adhesive composition of the present invention has good light transmittance, high refractive index and appropriate flowability and softness, and is easy to be coated and adhered. The photocurable adhesive composition of the present invention can be applied to optical products and simplify the manufacture processes, and provide adhesion property while retaining good reworkability and optical properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dye that is excellent in solubility and heat-resistance, and a novel compound that is suitable for the dye, and specifically provides a yellow dye having a maximum absorption wavelength in the region of 420 to 470 nm. Furthermore, the present invention provides a colored (alkali-developable) photosensitive composition and an optical filter using the dye, and specifically provides a color filter that does not decrease luminance and thus is preferable for an image display device such as a liquid crystal display panel. Specifically, the present invention provides a novel compound represented by the following general formula (1), a dye using the compound, and a colored (alkali-developable) photosensitive composition and a color filter. The content of the above-mentioned general formula (1) is as described in the description.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a varnish which is for covering the surface of a substrate and deposited by inkjet, to a process for preparing said varnish and to the use thereof as a laminable and/or overprintable ink or varnish.

Abstract: To provide a photopolymerizable composition, which includes photopolymerizable monomers containing glycerol dimethacrylate, caprolactone-modified dipentaerythritol hexaacrylate, and diethylene glycol dimethacrylate, wherein an amount of the glycerol dimethacrylate in the photopolymerizable monomers is 25% by mass or greater.

Abstract: Polymeric blends having improved flame retardance properties and good ductility at low temperatures are disclosed. The blend is formed from (A) a photoactive additive containing a photoactive group derived from a monofunctional benzophenone; and (B) a polymer resin which is different from the photoactive additive. The additive can be a compound, oligomer, or polymer. When exposed to ultraviolet light, crosslinking will occur between the photoactive additive and the polymer resin, enhancing the chemical resistance and flame retardance while maintaining ductility.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a coating composition comprising a UV curable resin containing an acryloyl functional group, an isocyanate-based compound, an antioxidant, and a solvent, wherein the UV curable resin is prepared by copolymerization of an acrylate monomer containing an epoxy functional group and a silicone macromonomer and then performing addition reaction of an acrylic acid monomer; and a preparation method thereof. The present invention provides a transfer sheet comprising: a base film; and a coating layer formed on one surface of the base film, wherein the coating layer comprises a coating composition comprising a UV curable resin containing an acryloyl functional group, an isocyanate-based compound, an antioxidant, and a solvent, and the UV curable resin containing an acryloyl functional group is prepared by copolymerization of an acrylate monomer containing an epoxy functional group and a silicone macromonomer and then performing addition reaction of an acrylic acid monomer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preparing UV-curable inkjet pigment ink for textile printing, in which mini-emulsion techniques are used to encapsulate monomer, photo initiator, thermal initiator and pigment in mini-emulsion particles to make a UV-curable pigment paste, and the UV-curable pigment paste is mixed with water-soluble co-solvent, surfactant and water to make a UV-curable pigment ink. The preparation process is simple and easy. The UV-curable inkjet pigment ink of the invention exhibits good fluency during printing, bright color and strong color fastness in printed products.

Abstract: A photosensitive resin composition for a color filter includes (A) an acrylic-based binder resin including a structural unit represented by the following Chemical Formula 1, wherein the definitions of R1, R2, R3 and R4 are the same as set forth in specification; (B) an acrylic-based photopolymerizable monomer; (C) a photopolymerization initiator; (D) a colorant; and (E) a solvent.

Abstract: A method and a system for producing a change in a medium disposed in an artificial container. The method places in a vicinity of the medium at least one of a plasmonics agent and an energy modulation agent. The method applies an initiation energy through the artificial container to the medium. The initiation energy interacts with the plasmonics agent or the energy modulation agent to directly or indirectly produce the change in the medium. The system includes an initiation energy source configured to apply an initiation energy to the medium to activate the plasmonics agent or the energy modulation agent.

Abstract: A two part composition comprising a Part A and a Part B, wherein Part A comprises an oligomer having both isocyanate and acrylate moieties, and an organic peroxide capable of generating free radicals upon decomposition; and Part B comprises a polyol, and a catalyst that can decompose the organic peroxide. In one form, the two part composition of a Part A and a Part B are in admixture. By combining Part A and Part B the isocyanate moieties react with the polyol to produce a combination of a urethane acrylate oligomer, organic peroxide and the catalyst. Then in either order, the combination is exposed to sufficient actinic radiation to polymerize at least a portion of the urethane acrylate oligomer; and the catalyst decomposes the organic peroxide thus generating free radicals, which free radicals polymerize at least a portion of the urethane acrylate oligomer.

Abstract: Medical devices having a wettable, biocompatible surface are described herein. Processes for producing such devices are also described.

Abstract: An active energy ray curing type composition contains (meth)acrylic acid ester; and polyether-modified polysiloxane, wherein (meth)acrylic acid ester comprises diethylene glycol dimethacrylate and alkoxy-modified (meth)acrylic acid ester.

Abstract: A photosensitive thermoplastic resin composition that can be melt-molded to provide a molded product and can be crosslinked by irradiation of the molded product with light, and a molded product made of the same. The photosensitive thermoplastic resin composition contains a thermoplastic polymer and a photocrosslinking agent compatible with the thermoplastic polymer. The composition is melt-moldable, and a melt-molded product of the composition is crosslinkable by irradiation of light. The composition is melt-molded into a given shape to provide a molded product, and the molded product is photocrosslinked by irradiation of light.

Abstract: Addition-fragmentation agents of the formula are disclosed having the following functional groups: 1) a labile addition-fragmentation group that can cleave and reform to relieve strain, 2) a free-radically polymerizable group, and 3) a surface-modifying functional group that associates with the surface of a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating composition including a (meth)acrylate binder resin, a UV initiator, an organic solvent, and silica particles surface-treated with a (meth)acrylate compound, a coating film including a cured product of the coating composition, and a method of producing the coating film. The present invention makes it possible to provide a coating material having high transmittance and a low level of haze, and excellent scratch resistance and self-healing capabilities.

Abstract: Compositions are provided that are radiation curable to polythioether polymers, which in some embodiments may be useful as sealants. In some embodiments, the composition comprises: a) at least one dithiol monomer; b) at least one diene monomer; c) at least one multifunctional monomer having at least three ethenyl groups; and d) at least one photoinitiator. In some embodiments, the composition comprises: f) at least one dithiol monomer; g) at least one diene monomer; h) at least one multifunctional monomer having at least three thiol groups; and i) at least one photoinitiator. In some embodiments, the composition comprises: k) at least one thiol terminated polythioether polymer; l) at least one multifunctional monomer having at least three ethenyl groups; and m) at least one photoinitiator.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a surface modification method for a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer, which can impart excellent sliding properties and excellent durability against repeated sliding motion and can allow the surface to maintain the sealing properties, without using expensive self-lubricating plastics. The present invention relates to a surface modification method for modifying a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer as an object to be modified, the method including: step 1 of forming polymerization initiation points on the object to be modified; step 2 of radically polymerizing a monomer, starting from the polymerization initiation points, by irradiation with LED light at 300 nm to 400 nm to grow polymer chains on a surface of the object to be modified; and step 3 of esterifying, transesterifying or amidating side chains of the polymer chains.

Abstract: A method of preparing a flexible, substantially tack free gasket by forming a liquid composition which is a radiation polymerizable admixture of a free radical polymerizable urethane(meth)acrylate monomer, free radical polymerizable urethane(meth)acrylate oligomer, or combinations thereof; a free radical polymerizable diluent; a free radical polymerization photoinitiator; a wax; a thixotropic agent; and optionally an adhesion promoter and a colorant. The composition is distributed onto a substrate and then exposed to actinic radiation to cure the liquid composition into a flexible, substantially tack free gasket having a Shore A hardness of from about A20 to about A80.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a radiation-hardenable resin composition for producing solar laminates, a method for creating a solar laminate using the resin composition according to the invention, and a solar laminate that can be produced using this method.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a coating formulation for preparing a hydrophilic coating a hydrophilic polymer, a Norrish Type II photoinitiator, comprising a substituted benzohenone, xanthone, tioxanthone or anthraquinone, and more than 70 wt % of a carrier liquid; to a method of forming a hydrophilic coating on a substrate, the method comprising: applying a coating formulation to at least one surface of an article and allowing the coating formulation to cure for a time period less than 360 seconds; and to an article comprising at least one hydrophilic coating.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide an adhesive composition for temporarily fixing which exhibits high adhesive strength and peeling property in water, and which is applicable to members having opaque area, and still which leaves no adhesive deposit on released members, so that it realize the excellent workability and environment. The present invention is a two-component composition for temporarily fixing members, comprising (A) a polyfunctional (meth)acrylate, (B) a mono-functional (meth)acrylate, (C) an organic peroxide, (D) a decomposition accelerator, (E) a polymerization initiator and (G) particulate matter, and composed of two-component system of a first agent and a second agent, said first agent containing at least said component (C) and said second agent containing at least said component (D), wherein cured body of said composition being used to bond members is brought into contact with water to be decomposed and release said members.

Abstract: Disclosed is a semi-hardened pressure sensitive adhesive film to be used in the semi-hardened state and having excellent printing step absorption properties. The adhesive film according to the present invention contains a radial polymer composition and a cationic polymer composition, and the radial polymer composition is primarily cross-linked to maintain the semi-hardened state. When applied onto a substrate through a printing step, the present invention has excellent step absorption properties and adhesion properties and excellent durability even under high-temperature and high-humidity conditions.

Abstract: The invention includes a composition comprising a vinyl sulfone monomer, a thiol monomer and an acrylate monomer. In one embodiment, the thiol monomer reacts with the vinyl sulfone monomer preferentially over the acrylate monomer, and this differential selectivity allows for the control of the architecture of crosslinking polymer network. The invention further includes a composition comprising an electrophilic monomer, a nucleophilic monomer, a nucleophilic catalyst and an acid, wherein the concentrations of the nucleophilic catalyst and acid are selected as to provide a specific induction time for the polymerization reaction of the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are an auto-repairing composition for overcoat layer, a method of producing the same, and a display apparatus. The composition for overcoat layer comprising 1-10 wt % of microcapsules based on the total weight of the composition for overcoat layer, said microcapsule including a capsule wall and a capsule core, wherein the capsule wall comprises an alkali-insoluble resin, and the capsule core comprises, based on the total weight of the capsule core, 30-60 wt % of a photo-curable unsaturated oligomer, 30-60 wt % of a photo-polymerizable monomer, 1-10 wt % of a photo-initiator, and 0-5 wt % of additive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-glare coating composition for preparation of anti-glare films having good anti-fingerprint properties as well as improved contrast ratio and image definition. More specifically, the coating composition comprises organic or inorganic particles, a photocurable resin, a photoinitiator, and a compound including an olefin oxide repeating unit.

Abstract: A liquid coating composition to protect electronic elements on a circuit board includes a heat curable resin composition, a photocurable resin, a photoinitiator, a curing agent, and a solvent. The heat curable resin composition includes poly(acrylic acid) oligomer and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an epoxy resin and polyester polyol. The curing agent includes at least one compound selected from the group consisting of dicarboxylic anhydride and isocyanate. A method for applying and solidifying the liquid coating composition to form a cured film on a substrate and a resulting composite structure are also provided.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising a (meth)acrylate monomer having an aromatic ring, a non-conjugated vinylidene group-containing compound represented by the general formula below, and a thermal or a photo-radical polymerization initiator makes it possible to produce a cured product with minimized occurrence of burring during molding and high product yield after molding. The cured product has good heat coloration resistance and low Abbe's number. R11, R12, R15, and R16 represent a substituent and A represents an atomic group necessary for forming a cyclic structure.