Abstract: The present invention relates to a new form of biocompatible materials (e.g., lipids, polycations, polysaccharides) which are capable of undergoing free radical polymerization, e.g., by using certain sources of light; methods of modifying certain synthetic and naturally occurring biocompatible materials to make polymerizable microcapsules containing biological material coated with said polymerizable materials, composites of said polymerizable materials, methods of making microcapsules and encapsulating biological materials therein, and apparatus for making microcapsules containing biological cells (particularly islets of Langerhans) coated with polymerizable alginate or with a composite thereof (e.g., alginate and PEG). The present invention also relates to drug delivery systems relating to the foregoing, as well as bioadhesives and wound dressings made utilizing the foregoing technology.

Abstract: Water soluble macromers are modified by addition of free radical polymerizable groups, such as those containing a carbon-carbon double or triple bond, which can be polymerized under mild conditions to encapsulate tissues, cells, or biologically active materials. The polymeric materials are particularly useful as tissue adhesives, coatings for tissue lumens including blood vessels, coatings for cells such as islets of Langerhans, coatings, plugs, supports or substrates for contact with biological materials such as the body, and as drug delivery devices for biologically active molecules.

Abstract: This invention provides novel methods for the formation of biocompatible membranes around biological materials using photopolymerization of water soluble molecules. The membranes can be used as a covering to encapsulate biological materials or biomedical devices, as a "glue" to cause more than one biological substance to adhere together, or as carriers for biologically active species. Several methods for forming these membranes are provided. Each of these methods utilizes a polymerization system containing water-soluble macromers, species which are at once polymers and macromolecules capable of further polymerization. The macromers are polymerized using a photoinitiator (such as a dye), optionally a cocatalyst, optionally an accelerator, and radiation in the form of visible or long wavelength UV light. The reaction occurs either by suspension polymerization or by interfacial polymerization.

Abstract: Provided is a composition curable by active energy rays, comprising a cationic polyacryloyl compound having two or more acryloyl groups and one or more cation groups in a molecule, represented by any of General Formulae (1) to (6) ##STR1## wherein Z.sub.1 to Z.sub.6 represent independently a residue derived from a polyhydric alcohol or a polyepoxide,K.sub.1 represents independently a radical of the formula ##STR2## K.sub.2 represents a radical of the formula ##STR3## R.sub.1 represents independently a radical of the formula ##STR4## wherein R.sub.3 is independently H-- or CH.sub.3 --, and R.sub.2 represents independently a radical of the formulaCH.sub.2 .dbd.CHCOO--, or CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(CH.sub.3)COO--.

Abstract: A photosensitive resin composition comprising the following components (A), (B) and (C): (A) a photopolymerizable urethane (meth)acrylate compound containing at least two acryloyl or methacryloyl groups, (B) an alkali-soluble polymer compound having an acid value of from 50 to 250 mgKOH/g, and (C) a photopolymerization initiator, wherein the photosensitive resin composition has an electrical insulation resistance of 8.0.times.10.sup.9 to 1.0.times.1.0.sup.14 .OMEGA..multidot.cm after photocuring. A photosensitive resin laminated film comprising a flexible film, a photosensitive layer provided on the flexible film, and a releasable film layer provided on the photosensitive layer, wherein the photosensitive layer comprises the above photosensitive resin composition.

Abstract: A light-stable colored composition which includes a colorant and a radiation transorber. The colorant, in the presence of the radiation transorber, is adapted, upon exposure of the transorber to specific, narrow bandwidth radiation, to be mutable. The radiation transorber also imparts light-stability to the colorant so that the colorant does not fade when exposed to sunlight or artificial light.

Abstract: Photocurable glycosaminoglycan (GAG) derivatives and crosslinked glycosaminoglycans, which are highly safe and biocompatible, a method of preparing such photocurable GAG derivatives readily moldable by casting using a solvent when desired, by which method unreacted substances causative of adverse effects can be readily eliminated, and a method of producing the crosslinked GAGs and medical materials based on the photocurable GAG derivatives or crosslinked GAGs are provided. The photocurable GAG derivatives comprise a glycosaminoglycan and a photoreactive compound bound thereto and can be produced, for example, by subjecting hydroxyl or carboxyl groups of the glycosaminoglycan to esterification reaction or amidation reaction, respectively, with the photoreactive compound. The crosslinked GAGs are derived from the photocurable GAG derivatives by intermolecular crosslinking of the photoreactive compound bound thereto.

Abstract: Disclosed is a photosensitive resin composition suitable as a resist material against sandblasting for pattern-wise engraving of the surface of a body after photo-lithographic patterning, which comprises: (a) a urethane compound having a (meth)acrylate group at the molecular end, which is obtained from a polyether or polyester compound having a hydroxy group at the molecular chain end, a diisocyanate compound and a (meth)acrylate compound having a hydroxy group; (b) an alkali-soluble polymeric compound having an acid value in the range from 50 to 250 mg KOH/g; and (c) a photopolymerization initiator.

Abstract: Radiation-sensitive organo-halogen compounds that have a photo-labile halomethyl-1,3,5-triazine moiety and a polymeric moiety within the same molecule. The compounds of this invention are comprised of a polymeric moiety having attached or incorporated within its structure at least one 1,3,5-triazine nucleus, said triazine nucleus having at least one halomethyl substituent attached to a carbon atom of the triazine nucleus. These compounds are capable of being stimulated by actinic radiation at wavelengths of from about 250 to about 900 nanometers to generate free radicals and/or acids. The compounds of this invention are useful as photoinitiators in free radical polymerization reactions, oxidation-reduction reactions, or reactions sensitive to acid, and they also exhibit the capability to crosslink upon exposure to light.

Abstract: A method of mutating a colorant in a composition which includes a colorant and a radiation transorber by irradiating the composition. The colorant, in the presence of the radiation transorber, is adapted, upon exposure of the transorber to specific, narrow bandwidth radiation, to be mutable. The radiation transorber also imparts light-stability to the colorant so that the colorant does not fade when exposed to sunlight or artificial light.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new form of biocompatible materials (e.g., lipids, polycations, polysaccharides) which are capable of undergoing free radical polymerization, e.g., by using certain sources of light; methods of modifying certain synthetic and naturally occurring biocompatible materials to make polymerizable microcapsules containing biological material coated with said polymerizable materials, composites of said polymerizable materials, methods of making microcapsules and encapsulating biological materials therein, and apparatus for making microcapsules containing biological cells (particularly islets of Langerhans) coated with polymerizable alginate or with a composite thereof (e.g., alginate and PEG). The present invention also relates to drug delivery systems relating to the foregoing, as well as bioadhesives and wound dressings made utilizing the foregoing technology.

Abstract: A light-stable colored composition which includes a colorant and a radiation transorber. The colorant, in the presence of the radiation transorber, is adapted, upon exposure of the transorber to specific, narrow bandwidth radiation, to be mutable. The radiation transorber also imparts light-stability to the colorant so that the colorant does not fade when exposed to sunlight or artificial light.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a fibre-reinforced composite or a fibre-reinforced coating, which comprises impregnating reinforcing fibres with a radiation-curable composition comprising a polymerisable monomer and a polymer which is dissolved or dispersed in the monomer, and exposing the impregnated fibres to radiation to effect curing of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new form of biocompatible materials (e.g., lipids, polycations, polysaccharides) which are capable of undergoing free radical polymerization, e.g., by using certain sources of light; methods of modifying certain synthetic and naturally occurring biocompatible materials to make polymerizable microcapsules containing biological material coated with said polymerizable materials, composites of said polymerizable materials, methods of making microcapsules and encapsulating biological materials therein, and apparatus for making microcapsules containing biological cells (particularly islets of Langerhans) coated with polymerizable alginate or with a composite thereof (e.g., alginate and PEG). The present invention also relates to drug delivery systems relating to the foregoing, as well as bioadhesives and wound dressings made utilizing the foregoing technology.

Abstract: A starch-based composition for preparing an environment degradable .alpha.-olefinic polymer molding material, which includes 95-99 wt % of starch, 0.2-0.8 wt % of a titanate coupling agent having the following formula (I), 0-2 wt % of paraffin and 0-2 wt % of fatty acid: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together are .dbd.O.

Abstract: The present invention provides positive-tone and negative-tone photoresists including a photoinitiator comprising a compound of Formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; n is a number from 2 to 5, and An.sup.- is an anion. The photoinitiator comprising the compound of Formula (I) being soluble in water. Methods of preparing positive-tone and negative-tone photoresists are also provided.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: ##STR1## are disclosed. The compounds are photoinitiators which can be functionalized by means of ethylenic groups or can be bonded to H-active substances, in order, for example, to modify surfaces by means of photopolymerizable substances. The compounds are especially useful in the manufacture of contact lenses.

Abstract: This invention pertains to cross-linked hydrophilic polymeric films, the process of making such films, and their use. The films of this invention are produced by solubilizing a water-soluble polymer with a photosensitive or light degradable catalyst, optionally drying said solution, and exposing the solution to an energy source, particularly light. These films are suitable for use as a carrier for biologically active agents, such as pharmaceuticals, both human and veterinary, insecticides, and fertilizers; as hydrophilic membranes for separation processes; as bandages for wound treatment; as body implants or as coatings for such implants; and as coatings on glass, metal, wood or ceramics.

Abstract: This invention pertains to cross-linked hydrophilic polymeric films, the process of making such films, and their use. The films of this invention are produced by solubilizing a water-soluble polymer with a photosensitive or light degradable catalyst, optionally drying said solution, and exposing the solution to an energy source, particularly light. These films are suitable for use as a carrier for biologically active agents, such as pharmaceuticals, both human and veterinary, insecticides, and fertilizers; as hydrophilic membranes for separation processes; as bandages for wound treatment; as body implants or as coatings for such implants; and as coatings on glass, metal, wood or ceramics.

Abstract: This invention provides novel methods for the formation of biocompatible membranes around biological materials using photopolymerization of water soluble molecules. The membranes can be used as a covering to encapsulate biological materials or biomedical devices, as a "glue" to cause more than one biological substance to adhere together, or as carriers for biologically active species. Several methods for forming these membranes are provided. Each of these methods utilizes a polymerization system containing water-soluble macromers, species which are at once polymers and macromolecules capable of further polymerization. The macromers are polymerized using a photoinitiator (such as a dye), optionally a cocatalyst, optionally an accelerator, and radiation in the form of visible or long wavelength UV light. The reaction occurs either by suspension polymerization or by interfacial polymerization.

Abstract: Photocurable glycosaminoglycan (GAG) derivatives and crosslinked glycosaminoglycans, which are highly safe and biocompatible, a method of preparing such photocurable GAG derivatives readily moldable by casting using a solvent when desired, by which method unreacted substances causative of adverse effects can be readily eliminated, and a method of producing the crosslinked GAGs and medical materials based on the photocurable GAG derivatives or crosslinked GAGs are provided. The photocurable GAG derivatives comprise a glycosaminoglycan and a photoreactive compound bound thereto and can be produced, for example, by subjecting hydroxyl or carboxyl groups of the glycosaminoglycan to esterification reaction or amidation reaction, respectively, with the photoreactive compound. The crosslinked GAGs are derived from the photocurable GAG derivatives by intermolecular crosslinking of the photoreactive compound bound thereto.

Abstract: Supports having azlactone-functional surfaces, adduct supports prepared from such azlactone-functional supports, and methods of preparing both are disclosed. Azlactone functionality is introduced to surfaces of a pre-existing support in a manner which retains useful physical and chemical characteristics of the pre-existing support. One method involves exposing surfaces with high energy radiation to generate free radical reaction sites on the surfaces and causing azlactone-functional moieties to react with the free radical reaction sites. Another method involves coating surfaces with azlactone monomers, crosslinking monomers, and optionally co-monomers and polymerizing the monomers to form a polymerized coating of azlactone-functionality on the surfaces. Another method involves dispersion polymerization of azlactone-functional moieties to produce azlactone-functional particles within pores and interstices of a pre-existing support.

Abstract: A photo-curable resin composition containing a polycarbonate having a number average molecular weight of between 200 and 10,000 and containing at least two (meth)acrylate groups in the molecule, or a diglycidyl phthalate (meth)acrylate, an organic polymer fine powder having an average particle diameter of between 1 .mu.m and 50 .mu.m and a photo-radical polymerization initiator; and a coating liquid to be applied to a resin pattern. This resin composition is useful for preparing a clasp pattern exhibiting a theoretical form for retention, durability, etc., i.e., a cast clasp basic pattern, for producing, by a lost wax method, a cast clasp which is a metal component for holding a partial denture, retaining it and supporting it.

Abstract: Photopolymerizable grafted polyvinyl alcohols including groups of formula ##STR1## wherein n represents zero or an integer from 1 to 6, m represents zero or 1 (with the proviso that m represents zero when n represents zero), Z together with the nitrogen and carbon atoms to which they are attached represent a heterocyclic ring optionally fused to one or more benzenoid or heterocyclic rings, X.sup.- represents an anion, R' represents an alkyl group, and p represents an integer from 1 to 4. Compositions containing such grafted polyvinyl alcohols, for example for screen printing stencils, have shown high sensitivity to light.

Abstract: The present invention provides photopolymerizable coating compositions comprising (a) a photosensitive compound selected from the group consisting of photoinitiators and negative-working photosensitive substances which are present in an amount effective to render the compositions sensitive to radiant energy, and (b) an ethylenically unsaturated, urethane-containing, self-crosslinkable grafted cellulose ester polymer; imaging elements for use in offset printing processes prepared therefrom; and processes employing said imaging elements.

Abstract: This invention relates to coating compositions containing the alk-1-enyl ether reaction product of a hydroxylated compound, an alk-1-enyloxy oxirane and from 0 to 95% of an alkyl epoxide.

Abstract: According to the invention the material, in particular a textile, includes in its polymeric structure grafts forming complexes with at least one metal ion possessing recognized antiseptic activity. These grafts are formed by polymerization of unsaturated monomers with a complexing function, including the phosphate of ethylene glycol methacrylate or a polymerizable derivative of quinoline such as acryl 8-hydroxy quinoline. The process of preparation comprises a first step of grafting, for example by electronic irradiation of the material and impregnation with a bath of monomer, and a second step of impregnation of the grafted material with one or serveral baths containing the metal ion(s), such as copper, zinc, tin, mercury.

Abstract: A presensitized plate for use in making a lithographic printing plate which comprises an aluminum substrate provided thereon with a light-sensitive layer comprising a polymer having at least two photodimerizable unsaturated double bonds in the molecule, wherein the light-sensitive layer further comprises a compound having at least one photodimerizable unsaturated double bond and at least one phosphinyl group in each molecule as well as a molecular weight of not more than 2,000. The presensitized plate shows excellent sensitivity and makes it possible to provide a lithographic printing plate showing high printing durability.

Abstract: Normally solid, organic solvent-soluble, thermoplastic, polyethylenically-unsaturated, cellulosic polyurethane polymers are provided. These cellulosic polyurethane polymers comprise one or more cellulose ether or ester segments, one or more alkylene moieties having at least two carbon atoms and which can be substituted or interrupted by ether oxygen atoms, ester groups, or phenylene groups, two or more residues of diisocyanates, the segments, moieties, and residues being linked together by linking groups with the proviso that said alkylene moieties contain sufficient ethylenic unsaturation that said polymer can be crosslinked to a solvent-insoluble state.

Abstract: A process for producing novel water-soluble compounds of the formula (HO).sub.m --A--(OCH.sub.2 NR.sup.1 COR).sub.p comprises forming a dispersion of an aqueous solution of a substrate A(OH).sub.n which is an alcohol or, preferably, a carbohydrate and a derivatising reagent HOCH.sub.2 NR.sup.1 COR.sup.2 in a water immiscible liquid and azeotroping the dispersion to remove water and thereby to drive the condensation reaction. The process can achieve high degrees of substitution and is of particular use in the production of water-soluble unsaturated polymersable products, preferably methylol acrylamide derivatives, in a process in which the aqueous dispersed phase contains a water-soluble polymerisation inhibitor. The unsaturated products may be used as cross-linking monomers in many aqueous polymerisation reactions, for instance an aqueous composition containing them with a water-soluble photo-initiator system including a dye are used as curing inks.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition of a water-soluble photopolymer which is synthesized from a water-soluble organic matter, which matter is a base polymer produced and refined particularly by bacterial culture biotechnically and contains at least one of polysaccharides, protein, gelatin, casein, polyvinyl pyrrolidone and polyvinyl alcohol, in particular pullulan which is a natural polysaccharide, and chemicals to add functions to aqueous solution of the base polymer, for example, water-soluble radiation sensitive chemical, crosslinking agent, catalyst, epoxy compound, and a compound possessing bleaching or fading action with respect to radiation.The water-soluble photopolymer can be developed in water, and is high in safety and small in aging, and is expected to be used as the material of single-layer resist or multi-layer resist of high resolution and high resistance, or as the material for contrast enhanced litography.

Abstract: Semi-interpenetrating polymer networks which may be used as printing inks or as coatings are prepared by subjecting a mixture of a vinyl ether and a cellulose ester to irradiation from an electron beam. This mixture is curable with low energy dosages ranging from about 0.1 to about 10.0 Mrads, and from about 150 to about 300 Kev. The reaction is effected in the presence of a polymerization catalyst comprising an onium salt.

Abstract: Polymerizable compositions contain (A) a cationically polymerizable material, such as an epoxide resin, a phenoplast or a cyclic vinyl ether, (B) a hydroxy compound such as styreneallyl alcohol copolymer, and (c) an aromatic iodosyl salt of formula ##STR1## where R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different, each represent a monovalent aromatic radical having from 4 to 25 carbon atoms, x denotes 1, 2 or 3, and Z.sup.x- denotes an x-valent anion of a protic acid.Suitable salts of formula II include diphenyliodosyl hexafluorophosphate and tetrafluoroborate. The compositions may be photopolymerized or they may be thermally polymerized in the presence, as catalyst for the iodosyl salt, of a salt or complex of a d-block transition metal, a stannous salt, an organic peroxide or an activated .alpha.-hydroxy compound.The compositions may be used as surface coatings and adhesives, and in the preparation of printing plates, printed circuits and reinforced composites.