Abstract: Safety glass interlayers are prepared from a composition comprising: A. A homogeneously linear or substantially linear ethylene/&agr;-olefin interpolymer, e.g., ethylene/1-octene; B. A coagent containing at least two vinyl groups, e.g., trimethyol propane tri(meth)acrylate; and C. A peroxide, e.g., Luperox™ 101. The interlayer films exhibit an excellent combination of tear strength and clarity.

Abstract: An acrylic resin composition suitable for the preparation of capstock for siding panels and having excellent impact resistance, weatherability and processability and a low gloss, which comprises 30 to 100% by weight of an impact modifier having a multilayer structure and 0 to 70% by weight of a methyl methacrylate homopolymer or copolymer and whose MFI (melt flow index measured according to ASTM D-1238 at 230° C. and a load of 3.8 kg) is no more than 0.2 g/10 minutes.

Abstract: An air-activatable polymerisable composition useful, in the field of adhesives, sealants, surface coatings, moulding resins and composite matrices, comprises: a) at least one free-radically polymerisable monomer, b) an activator system for effective polymerisation of the free-radically polymerisable monomer, said activator system comprising at least one auto-oxidisable compound which is a beta diketone, c) a soluble ionic salt, particularly a transition metal salt, d) and a weak acid or a latent weak acid, with the proviso that the composition does not contain a peroxide, or a peroxide precursor which produces peroxide in the absence of air, or any ingredient which is a significant source of radicals in the absence of air.

Abstract: To provide a powder coating composition being capable of forming a coating film which has good pigment dispersibility, is excellent in weather resistance, film forming ability, appearance and stain-proofing property and, when used for PCM, is difficult to cause cracks because of its particularly excellent bending resistance at the time of bending of a metal plate. The powder coating composition comprises a powder which contains 100 parts by weight of a vinylidene fluoride copolymer having a melting point of not higher than 150° C., a crystallinity of not higher than 35% and a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 1×104 to 5×105 and 10 to 400 parts by weight of a methyl methacrylate copolymer having a glass transition temperature of not higher than 110° C. and a weight average molecular weight of 1×104 to 5×105; an average particle size of particles constituting the powder being from 1 to 100 &mgr;m and an apparent density of the powder being from 0.2 to 1 g/ml.

Abstract: A polymeric film composition, which can readily be applied to a sheet-configured substrate and which resists creep at room temperature, even when the sheet/film combination is stored as a roll, is disclosed. The polymeric film composition has a viscosity of at least 3×106 Pa-s at a predetermined first lower temperature and at a shear stress of 10,000 Pa and a viscosity no greater than 1×104 Pa-s at a predetermined second higher temperature and at a shear stress of 50,000 Pa.

Abstract: A method of preparing a curable coating and a method of curing the curable coating are disclosed. The curable composition from which the curable coating is prepared may be applied to the surface of a substrate in neat form or in aqueous medium to produce the coating. Curing of the curable coating may be accomplished by chemical generation of free radicals, by electrochemical generation of free radicals, by electron beam, by photochemical generation of free radicals, or by other electromagnetic irradiation.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for preparing, by radical polymerisation, block polymers of general formula (1), which consists in contacting: an ethylenically unsaturated monomer of formula CYY′(═CW—CW′)a═CH2: and a precursor compound of general formula (II): a radical polymerization initiator.

Abstract: A vinyl polymer having, at a molecular chain terminus, a structure represented by the general formula 1: 1

Abstract: A method is disclosed of making a polymerizable printing ink which comprises mixing a powdered polymer with a liquid composition comprising at least one polymerizable monomer or oligomer, said oligomer or monomer being polymerizable and the powdered polymer being soluble in said liquid composition at elevated temperature.

Abstract: A process for preparing a block copolymer. In one embodiment, the block copolymers comprise (A) a poly (vinyl aromatic) block and (B) a poly (vinyl aromatic-co-acrylic) block, said process comprising the steps, (a) polymerizing at an elevated temperature from about 5 to about 95 mole % of a charge comprising at least one vinyl aromatic monomer to prepare a stabilized active polymer block (A), using a free radical polymerization process, wherein a stable free radical agent is employed during the polymerization, thereby preserving the stabilized active polymerization site at the terminus of the poly (vinyl aromatic) block (A); (b) adding at least one acrylic monomer and optionally, additional vinyl aromatic monomer, to the mixture of vinyl aromatic monomer and stabilized active polymer block of (a); and (c) further reacting the mixture of (b) using a free radical process to effect copolymerization of said monomers, thereby preparing a (vinyl aromatic-co-acrylate) block (B).

Abstract: A composition, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one polymer with a highly specific ordered structure is disclosed. These compositions find a specific application in the field of caring for or making up keratinous fibers, in particular as a mascara composition for the eyelashes or for the hair.

Abstract: In a process for preparing thermoplastic molding compositions by a) polymerizing, in aqueous emulsion, dienes, C1-C12-alkyl acrylates or mixtures of these, where from 0 to 30% by weight of these monomers may have been replaced by other copolymerizable monomers, and where from 0 to 10 by weight of these monomers may have been replaced by crosslinking monomers, to give a rubber latex with a glass transition temperature below −10° C.

Abstract: A highly water resistant tackifier resin comprising an acrylic (co)polymer incorporating therein while taking up at least part of a tackifying component as a raw material on or around seed particles of 0.05 to 15 &mgr;m in average particle size having polar groups on their surfaces. The above tackifier resin can be produced by a process comprising the steps of: dispersing a tackifying component as a raw material, an oil-soluble peroxide or oil-soluble azo initiator and an acrylic monomer in an aqueous medium in which seed particles of 0.05 to 15 &mgr;m in average particle size having polar groups at their surfaces are dispersed; and polymerizing the acrylic monomer while at least part of the tackifying component is incorporated in the acrylic (co)polymer on or around the seed particles so that the seed particles grow.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition which features improved surface appearance is disclosed. The composition contains a blend of (A) a grafted rubber comprising a crosslinked rubber substrate which contains a styrenic core and an acrylate rubber shell, to which grafted is a grafted phase, and (B) a copolymeric matrix containing a copolymer such as styrene/acrylonitrile, and (C) an aromatic (co)polycarbonate resin. The composition is useful in the preparation of molded articles which are characterized in having low haze, high gloss and the absence of corona defect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel thermoplastic elastomer composition with superior oil resistance along with elastomeric flexibility, creep resistance at high temperature, superior mechanical strength and moldability. The composition comprises (a) 100 parts by weight of a hydrogenated block copolymer obtained by hydrogenating a block copolymer comprising at least two A polymer blocks comprised mainly of a vinyl aromatic compound and at least one B polymer block comprised mainly of a conjugated diene compound; and (b) 30-300 parts by weight of a partially crosslinked thermoplastic elastomer obtained by polymerizing an acrylate monomer absorbed in a polyolefin. The novel composition can be applied as a material for various molded parts.

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 surface energy of polymeric substrates is increased by the application or incorporation of novel amphiphilic block copolymers. The block copolymer additives comprise a linear hydrophilic polymer or oligomer and a random hyperbranched polymer or oligomer and is completely or partially terminated with lipophilic end groups. The polymeric articles or constructions which benefit from the application or incorporation of the amphiphilic block copolymers in the areas of anti-fog, dissipation of static electricity, paintability, dyeability, printability, wicking of moisture, adhesion and polymer compatibility include carpet fibers, composite fibers, agricultural films, nonwoven coverstock, exterior automotive bumper fascia, packaging, hygienic products, incompatible polymer blends, laminated articles and eyewear.

Abstract: A lithium ion battery comprising a positive electrode 1, a negative electrode 4 and a separator 7 for retaining an electrolyte, characterized in that as an adhesive 8 for bonding said positive electrode 1 to said separator 7 and said negative electrode 4 to said separator 7 there is used a thermosetting adhesive comprising a mixture of at least one organic vinyl compound containing two or more vinyl groups per molecule, a reaction catalyst and a volatile organic solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a curable composition and a process of preparing the curable composition. The process comprises (a) forming an oligomer from oligomerization of a mixture of a monomer A having a functional group and a monomer B at a temperature in the range of from 150° C. to 650° C., a pressure in the range of from 3 MPa to 35 MPa and the pressure is high enough to maintain the reaction mixture in a fluid state and a residence time in the range of from 0.1 second to 4 minutes; and (b) reacting a modifier having at least one reactive moiety with the oligomer through a reaction between the reactive moiety of the modifier and the functional group of the monomer A in the oligomer, and the modifier further comprises a curable group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water-borne ceramer compositions capable of being cured to form antistatic, abrasion resistant ceramers. The ceramer compositions comprise water having dispersed or dissolved therein a plurality of colloidal silica particles, a binder precursor, and an electrically conductive organic polymer. The present invention also relates to ceramer articles, for example, ceramer coatings and shaped ceramer particles made from the ceramer compositions and to methods of making the ceramer compositions and ceramer articles.

Abstract: Process for forming a modified polymer having unsaturated carbon/carbon bonds including taking or making a colloidal dispersion of the polymer in an aqueous medium, swelling the polymer in the colloidal particles with at least one polymerizable monomer having a solubility in water of less than 10−3 molar, and inducing a free-radical polymerization of the monomer(s) within the swollen colloidal particles of the polymer such that the monomer enters into a grafting reaction with the polymer. The process is particularly appropriate for preparation of modified natural rubber latex.

Abstract: A pigment dispersion useful for forming coating compositions containing dispersed pigment, a non-aqueous carrier liquid and an ABC-block polymer dispersant (binder); wherein the ABC block polymer has a number average molecular weight of about 5,000-20,000 and contains a polymeric A segment, a polymeric B segment and a polymeric C segment; wherein the polymeric A segment of the block polymer is of polymerized monomers selected from the following group: alkyl (meth)acrylate monomers having 1-12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, aryl (meth)acrylate monomers, cyclo alkyl (meth)acrylate monomers or mixtures of any of the above; the polymeric B segment of the block polymer is of polymerized alkyl amino alkyl (meth)acrylate monomers having 1-4 carbon atoms in the alkyl group quaternized with an alkylating agent; and the polymeric C segment of the block polymer is of polymerized monomers of hydroxy alkyl (meth)acrylate having 1-4 carbon atoms in the alkyl group and monomers selected from the following group: alkyl

Abstract: Synthetic organic particles each constituted of a core made from an organic polymer and a surface layer formed from a methacrylate resin on the surface of the core. In one of the particles, the core is made from a copolymer comprising 80 to 99 weight percent of a lower alkyl acrylate and 1 to 20 weight percent of a polyfunctional vinyl monomer to exhibit rubberlike elasticity, while in another of the particles, the core is made from a copolymer of a reactive benzotriazol compound and a (meth)acrylic monomer to exhibit an ultraviolet absorbing activity. These synthetic organic particles can be suitably added to cosmetics to impart a feeling of creamy softness and an ultraviolet screening power to them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuous method of preparing a block-graft or star-shaped copolymer. This method involves providing a living polymer, mixing the living polymer with a first monomer under conditions effective to produce a block copolymer, wherein the first monomer includes a polymerization site and a polymerization initiation site, and mixing the block copolymer with a second monomer under conditions effective to produce a block-graft or star-shaped copolymer. The present invention also relates to a continuous method of preparing a graft or graft-block copolymer.

Abstract: Novel substantially random functionalized interpolymers and processes for making them are disclosed. The novel interpolymers include those prepared from ethylene and vinyl aromatic monomers such as ethylene-styrene interpolymers which are then functionalized with a variety of electrophilic and nucleophilic reagents.

Abstract: A grafted polyolefin containing one or more of N-vinylimidazole, 4-vinylpyridine, or other ethylenically-unsaturated nitrogen-containing or oxygen-containing graftable monomers grafted to a polyolefin copolymer is disclosed. The grafted polyolefin preferably has a weight average molecular weight of from about 20,000 to about 500,000, a polydispersity of less than about 10, and an ADT value of at least about 8. The grafted polyolefin can be defined as containing more than about 1.2% by weight of grafted monomer on a polyolefin, or as containing at least about 13 moles of graftable monomers per mole of polyolefin, or as having an asphaltene dispersancy test (ADT) value of at least about 8. Also described is a lubricating oil comprising a lubricant base oil and a grafted polyolefin as described above. Also described is a method of making a dispersant viscosity index improver.

Abstract: Novel substantially random functionalized interpolymers and processes for making them are disclosed. The novel interpolymers include those prepared from ethylene and vinyl aromatic monomers such as ethylene-styrene interpolymers which are then functionalized with a variety of electrophilic and nucleophilic reagents.

Abstract: The invention relates to grafted copolymers comprising at least three sequences of distinct chemical nature, among which one or more sequence(s) for anchoring on solid particles, one or more sequence(s) of hydrophobic character and one or more sequence(s) of hydrophilic character. The invention also concerns their process of preparation, the compositions containing them, their use as agent for dispersing, stabilizing solid particles and/or emulsifying in an aqueous and/or organic medium, as well as use thereof for preparing pigmentary dispersions in aqueous and/or organic medium.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a copolymer containing a hydrophilic copolymerizable monomer and a plastisol obtained by the use of the copolymer, which exhibits reduced viscosity and longer pot-life.

Abstract: There is a need for polymers that offer a high level of heat and ultraviolet light resistance. It is particularly critical for polymers that are utilized in making skin compounds for automotive instrument and door panels to display excellent heat and ultraviolet light resistance. Polymer blends having such characteristics can be made by blending certain rubbery polymers with halogen containing polymers, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC). There is currently a demand for halogen-free polymers having such characteristics. This invention discloses a rubbery polymer that can be blended with polyolefins, such as polyethylene or polypropylene, to make leathery compositions having good heat and ultraviolet light resistance. The rubbery polymer of this invention is comprised of repeat units which are comprised of (a) butyl acrylate, (b) an alkoxyalkylene acrylate, (c) styrene, (d) a half ester maleate soap, and (e) a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: A polymeric film composition, which can readily be applied to a sheet-configured substrate and which resists creep at room temperature, even when the sheet/film combination is stored as a roll, is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to water-soluble block copolymers comprising at least one block of hydrophobic nature and at least one block of hydrophilic nature, the block of hydrophobic nature exhibiting hydrophilic units in an amount of between 33% and 99% by weight with respect to the total weight of the units of the hydrophobic block. These copolymers are preferably diblocks or triblocks and are prepared by a polymerization process referred to as a living or controlled. Control of their hydrophilic-lipophilic balance makes it possible to adjust their solubility in water and their self-association properties. These copolymers can be used in particular as adhesion agents or wetting agents.

Abstract: A (meth)acrylic premix comprising a (meth)acrylic resin composition (A) containing a (meth)acrylic monomer (a) and a (meth)acrylic polymer (b), an inorganic filler (B), and a curing agent (C), wherein, the component (a) is a (meth)acrylate having a bicyclo ring, fluorine atom, cyclic ether, cyclohexane ring or tricyclo ring, and the component (C) is a radical polymerization initiator having a 10 hours half-life temperature of 75° C. or more; an acrylic SMC or BMC comprising this (meth)acrylic premix and a thickening agent; and a method for producing (meth)acrylic artificial marble, wherein this (meth)acrylic SMC or BMC is cured with being pressurized and heated at a temperature in the range from 105 to 150° C., are provided. These are useful for producing (meth)acrylic artificial marble having various excellent physical properties such as appearance, dimension stability, hot water resistance, weatherability.

Abstract: A process peroxidically treats olefin polymers with di-tert-butyl peroxide in an extruder. The olefin polymers together with di-tert-butyl peroxide under an inert gas are fed to an extruder. The olefin polymers are used in a finely divided form at from 55 to 110° C. The use of peroxidically treated olefin polymers for producing moldings, fibers, films or nonwoven spunbond fabrics is described, as is a process for producing moldings, fibers, films or nonwoven spunbond fabrics.

Abstract: Novel substantially random functionalized interpolymers and processes for making them are disclosed. The novel interpolymers include those prepared from ethylene and vinyl aromatic monomers such as ethylene-styrene interpolymers which are then functionalized with a variety of electrophilic and nucleophilic reagents.

Abstract: A grafted polyolefin containing one or more of N-vinylimidazole, 4-vinylpyridine, or other ethylenically-unsaturated nitrogen-containing or oxygen-containing graftable monomers grafted to a polyolefin copolymer is disclosed. The grafted polyolefin preferably has a weight average molecular weight of from about 20,000 to about 500,000, a polydispersity of less than about 10, and an ADT value of at least about 8. The grafted polyolefin can be defined as containing more than about 1.2% by weight of grafted monomer on a polyolefin, or as containing at least about 13 moles of graftable monomers per mole of polyolefin, or as having an asphaltene dispersancy test (ADT) value of at least about 8. Also described is a lubricating oil comprising a lubricant base oil and a grafted polyolefin as described above. Also described is a method of making a dispersant viscosity index improver.

Abstract: A polyolefin, such as polyethylene or polypropylene, is modified by grafting onto the polyolefin backbone from 5 weight percent to about 30 weight percent of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate. Suitable polyethylene compositions for grafting include ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, high density polyethylene, ultra low density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene and polypropylene.

Abstract: A methacrylate ester or acrylate ester adhesive composition including a retarding additive to extend the open time and/or reduce the peak exotherm temperature. The retarding additive is selected from the group consisting of non-protonic Lewis acids and zinc salts and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to reactive polysols with a reactive monomer portion which is polymerized during thermal coating. The polysols exhibit good mechanical properties. A monofunctional (meth)acrylate monomer of formula (1) is used as reactive monomer component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water-based pressure sensitive adhesives comprising at least one water-based polymer and at least one aminoplast resins such as melamine-formaldehyde resins, urea-formaldehyde resins, alkylated melamine-formaldehyde resins and combinations thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to water-based pressure sensitive adhesives comprising the reaction product of aqueous polymer dispersions and water dispersible melamine-formaldehyde resins. The pressure sensitive adhesives are characterized as having enhanced bonding characteristics including loop tack, peel strength, and shear strength making them particularly useful for the manufacture of dry-bonded laminates, tapes, labels, medical patches and devices, flexible packages, furnace ducts, exterior insulating finish system and the like.

Abstract: The use of graft copolymers obtainable by grafting a) polyalkylene oxides with b) at least one monomer selected from the group of b1) C1-C30-alkyl esters of monoethylenically unsaturated C3-C8-carboxylic acids; b2) vinyl esters of aliphatic C1-C30-carboxylic acids; b3) C1-C30-alkyl vinyl ethers; b4) N—C1-C12-alkyl-substituted amides of monoethylenically unsaturated C3-C8-carboxylic acids; b5) N,N—C1-C12-dialkyl-substituted amides of monoethylenically unsaturated C3-C8-carboxylic acids as solubilizer.

Abstract: An organosol comprising a high molecular weight (co)polymeric steric stabilizer covalently bonded to an insoluble, high molecular weight thermoplastic (co)polymeric core is described which has the ability to form a three dimensional gel of controlled rigidity. The gel provides improved liquid ink or liquid electrophotographic/electrographic toner compositions by increasing sedimentation stability of the colorant, without compromising print quality or ink transfer performance. The gel is formed by manipulating the solubility parameter difference between the stabilizer and the solvent to achieve optimum performance of the dispersion.

Abstract: This invention relates to an aromatic ester (meth)acrylate dendrimer composed of the core formed by an aromatic polycarboxylic acid and the branches formed by an aromatic compound containing one hydroxyl group and two carboxyl groups and represented by the following general formula (1) and also to a curable resin composition which contains the dendrimer and a polymerization initiator as essential components, is low in viscosity and highly curable, and forms a coating film with excellent heat and moisture resistance.

Abstract: The thermal oxidative stability of acrylic grafted polymers is improved by (a) graft polymerizing monomers selected from the group consisting of (i) an ester or salt of an unsubstituted or 1-3 C alkyl-substituted acrylic acid and (ii) an ester or salt of an unsubstituted or 1-3 C alkyl-substituted acrylic acid and about 1 to about 10 mole %, based on the total monomers added, of an unsubstituted or 1-3 C alkyl-substituted acrylic acid, to a backbone of a propylene polymer material in the presence of a 4-vinyl-substituted 5-12 C cyclic 1-alkene, wherein the total amount of polymerized monomer is about 20 to about 200 parts per hundred parts of the propylene polymer material and the vinyl-substituted cyclic alkene is present in an amount of about 1 mole % to about 30 mole %, based on the total moles of monomer added, and (b) removing any unreacted grafting monomer from the resulting grafted propylene polymer material, decomposing any unreacted initiator, and deactivating any residual free radicals in the materi

Abstract: In a process for preparing thermoplastic molding compositions by

Abstract: To provide a powder coating composition being capable of forming a coating film which has good pigment dispersibility, is excellent in weather resistance, film forming ability, appearance and stain-proofing property and, when used for PCM, is difficult to cause cracks because of its particularly excellent bending resistance at the time of bending of a metal plate. The powder coating composition comprises a powder which contains 100 parts by weight of a vinylidene fluoride copolymer having a melting point of not higher than 150° C., a crystallinity of not higher than 35% and a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 1×104 to 5×105 and 10 to 400 parts by weight of a methyl methacrylate copolymer having a glass transition temperature of not higher than 110° C. and a weight average molecular weight of 1×104 to 5×105; an average particle size of particles constituting the powder being from 1 to 100 &mgr;m and an apparent density of the powder being from 0.2 to 1 g/ml.

Abstract: A block copolymer obtainable by reacting A) monomers selected from the group consisting of styrene, &agr;-methylstyrene, acrylonitrile, methacrylonitrile, methyl methacrylate and maleic anhydride to form blocks A having a glass transition temperature Tg of more than 0° C. and B) monomers selected from the group consisting of n-butyl acrylate, methyl acrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate to form blocks B having a glass transition temperature Tg of less than 0° C. at from 100 to 160° C. in the presence of free-radical initiators and N-oxyl radicals.

Abstract: Modified polymers, particularly polyolefins with improved flow over that of polyolefin alone, are produced by reacting polypropylene, maleic anhydride monomer, and a peroxy initiator in a twin-screw extruder. The maleic anhydride monomer is injected as a fluid and is grafted onto the base polypropylene during the degradation/chain scissioning process. Novel, highly-grafted polymers with high melt flow and other useful properties are produced in pellet form.

Abstract: A vinyl chloride resin composition having a greatly improved processability without lowering the transparency wherein the gelation property of a vinyl chloride resin is improved with greatly decreased generation of ungelled substance; which comprises a vinyl chloride resin and 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to an impact additive of the core/shell type for thermoplastic polymers. This impact additive comprises a crosslinked elastomeric core based on n-alkyl acrylate and a shell made of poly(alkyl methacrylate) grafted onto the said core.