Abstract: Polymers are described comprising a) one or more of the recurring structural units of the formula (1) where R1 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl and A is C1-C8 alkylene, and Q+ is H+, NH4+, Li+, Na+, K+, ½ Ca++, ½ Mg++, ½ Zn++ or ? Al+++, and the neutralization degree of the structural units of formula (1) is 50 to 100 mol-%, and b) one or more of the recurring structural units of the formula (2) where R1 and A are R1 and A from formula (1) and X+ is [HNR5R6R7]+, where R5, R6 and R7 can independently from each other be hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl group with 1 to 22 carbon atoms, a linear or branched, simple or polyunsaturated alkenylene group with 2 to 22 carbon atoms, a C6-C22-alkylamidopropyl group, a linear monohydroxyalkyl group with 2 to 10 carbon atoms or a linear or branched dihydroxyalkyl group with 3 to 10 carbon atoms, and wherein at least one of the groups R5, R6 and R7 is not hydrogen.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of low-peroxide crosslinked vinyllactam polymer by free-radical polymerization in the presence of at least one organic substance acting as antioxidant, low-peroxide crosslinked vinyllactam polymer obtainable by this process, and its use.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds and monomers having a carbonate linkage. The monomers can be used to form homopolymers or can be coupled with other monomers to provide a wide variety of non-homopolymers. The invention further provides a wide variety of compositions comprising the compounds, monomers, and polymers. In the exemplary structures below, Q, A, R, and n are as described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition including, as a main ingredient, a monomer mixture or an acrylic copolymer material obtained by at least partially polymerizing the monomer mixture, the monomer mixture including: at least one monomer (monomer m1) selected from alkyl (meth)acrylates represented by the following formula (I) CH2?C(R1)COOR2 in which R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R2 is an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms: at least one monomer (monomer m2) selected from N-hydroxyalkyl(meth)acrylamides represented by the following formula (II) CH2?C(R1)CONHR4 in which R3 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R4 is a hydroxyalkyl group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms: and at least one monomer (monomer m3) selected from N-vinyl cyclic amides and (meth)acrylamides that may have an N-alkyl group; and the monomer mixture including substantially no carboxyl group-containing monomer.

Abstract: A resin comprises a structural unit derived from a compound represented by the formula (I); wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a C1 to C6 alkyl group that optionally has one or more halogen atoms; X1 represents a C2 to C36 heterocyclic group, one or more hydrogen atoms contained in the heterocyclic group may be replaced by a halogen atom, a hydroxy group, a C1 to C24 hydrocarbon group, a C1 to C12 alkoxyl group, a C2 to C4 acyl group, or a C2 to C4 acyloxy group, and one or more —CH2— contained in the heterocyclic group may be replaced by —CO— or —O—.

Abstract: The invention provides a silicone monomer which is suitable for the manufacture of ophthalmic devices, such as contact lenses, intraocular lenses, and keratoprosthesis, a monomer composition containing the monomer, and a polymer which fulfills both surface hydrophilicity and oxygen permeability at the same time. The silicone monomer of the present invention is represented by the formula (1a) or (1b): (X: a monovalent C2 to C6 organic group having one or more —OH and optionally one O or N in its main chain; Z1 to Z9: a C1 to C4 alkyl group; n: 1 to 3; a and b: 0 or 1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a polymer based on N-vinyl lactam monomer units, which comprises a step (E) for controlled radical polymerization of a composition comprising: monomers containing (and most often consisting of) N-vinyl lactam monomers, either identical or different (and generally identical); an agent for controlling the radical polymerization, for example comprising a thiocarbonylthio group —S(C?S)—; and a radical polymerization initiator which is a redox system comprising a reducing agent (Red) and an oxidizing agent (Ox).

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to multifunctional polymeric linkers capable of linking a plurality of biologically active compounds. More particularly, the invention relates to the use of such multifunctional linkers that can effectively present two or more ligands simultaneously to two or more biological targets.

Abstract: Polymers are provided that offer gas hydrate inhibition, salt tolerance, and high cloud point. The polymers are polymerized from at least (A) 50 mole percent or more of a monomer selected from the group consisting of: N-vinyl-2-caprolactam, one of its analogues, and combinations thereof, (B) an alkenyl sulfonic acid monomer, salt thereof, or combinations thereof, and (C) an TV-vinyl amide, a (meth)acrylamide or one of its analogues, or combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the (A) monomer is N-vinyl-2-caprolactam, the (B) monomer is 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid or salt thereof, and the (C) monomer is N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone, acrylamide, methacrylamide, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides lactamic polymers containing an acetoacetate moiety. The lactamic polymers may be readily functionalized and the functionalized lactamic polymers may be further derivatized to provide a wide variety of useful polymers having desirable chemical and physical properties. The lactamic polymers of the present invention may be employed in a wide variety of compositions. Formula (I) wherein R1-R7, x, y, z, and n are described herein.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive of the invention includes a (meth)acryl-based polymer obtained by polymerization of a monomer component including: an alkyl(meth)acrylate (a1) having a branched alkyl group of 8 to 24 carbon atoms at an ester end; and an alkyl(meth)acrylate (a2) having a linear alkyl group of 8 to 24 carbon atoms at an ester end. The pressure-sensitive adhesive can has a satisfactory level of adhesive performance and can form a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer with a lower dielectric constant.

Abstract: This invention relates to coloured polymer particles preferably with surface functionality for charge retention, a process for their preparation, the use of these particles for the preparation of an electrophoretic device, colour electrophoretic displays comprising such particle, and new polymerisable dyes.

Abstract: An acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive tape including an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, wherein a 180° peel adhesive force of the acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive tape to a glass plate is 10 N/20 mm or more and a 180° peel adhesive force of the acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive tape to an acrylic plate is 10 N/20 mm or more. The acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive layer contains an acrylic polymer (A), has a gel fraction of 65% or more, and has a 300% tensile residual stress of from 7 to 16 N/cm2.

Abstract: Functional additives for cleansing compositions exhibiting enhanced anti soil-re-deposition and/or dye transfer inhibitory properties comprising polymers in the form of homopolymers, copolymers or terpolymers synthesized from at least one hydrophobic monomer. Examples of hydrophobic monomers include N-vinyl caprolactam, vinyl acetate, vinyl esters, acrylated glycols, methacrylamide, C1 to C12 alkyl- and C1 to C12 dialkylacrylamide, C1 to C12 alkyl- and C1 to C12 dialkylmethacrylamide, C1 to C12 alkyl aery late, C1 to C12 alkyl methacrylate, 4-butyl phenyl maleimide, octyl acrylamide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel lactams of formulae (I) and (II). The present invention further relates to the use of these compounds in the treatment of microbial infections and microbial contamination of surfaces, particularly infections and surface contaminations characterised by biofilm formation. Further provided are compounds of formula (I) and (II) substituted with acrylate or methacrylate groups and their attachment to surfaces or polymers to inhibit microbial contamination.

Abstract: The present invention provides an N-vinyl lactam polymer that is less likely to be colored (yellowing) even at high temperatures to maintain its color tone. The present invention provides an N-vinyl lactam polymer comprising a structural unit derived from an N-vinyl lactam monomer, the N-vinyl lactam polymer including a structural unit that has at least one of a hypophosphorous group and a group of hypophosphorous acid metal salt at a main chain terminal.

Abstract: Provided is a process for preparing a (meth)acrylic ester (F) of an N-hydroxyalkylated lactam, in which a cyclic N-hydroxyalkylated lactam (L): where the structural variables as defined herein, in the presence of at least one metal salt of C1-C10-alkoxides (A), is esterified with (meth)acrylic acid (S) or transesterified with at least one (meth)acrylic ester (D), in which the metal salt of C1-C10-alkoxides (A) used as a catalyst is added in the absence of solvents and completely at the start of the reaction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet large in adhesive force when used for a surface of a glass member and capable of reducing the adhesive force to a degree allowing the occurrence of the cracking or breakage of the glass member to be suppressed when the sheet is peeled from the surface of the glass member. The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet for glass plates of the present invention includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer including an acrylic polymer, wherein the content of the acrylic polymer in the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is 30% by weight or more in relation to the total amount (100% by weight) of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer; the acrylic polymer substantially includes no acidic functional group; the solvent-insoluble fraction of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is 50% or more; and the adhesive force to glass as determined by a specific method is 12.0 N or less.

Abstract: Polymers are described that are polymerized from at least one reactive vinyl monomer having acid functionality or a salt thereof, and at least one reactive vinyl monomer having amide functionality. These polymers have a molecular weight from about 500 Da to about 15,000 Da; and may additionally comprise one or more solvent adducts. These polymers may be included in compositions that find use in oilfield applications, such as for inhibition and/or prevention of gas hydrates and/or corrosion.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet excellent in the resistance to clouding caused by humidification, and excellent in the level difference absorbability, in particular, in the level difference absorbability for a high level difference is provided. The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet of the present invention is a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet including a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, wherein the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes an acrylic polymer obtained by polymerizing monomer components; the monomer components includes alkyl (meth)acrylate having a linear or branched alkyl group having 10 to 16 carbon atoms and a hydrophilic monomer; the content of the alkyl (meth)acrylate is 30% by weight or more in relation to the total amount (100% by weight) of the monomers; and the content of the hydrophilic monomer is 10% by weight or more in relation to the total amount (100% by weight) of the monomers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition capable of forming a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having satisfactory tackiness at room temperature and superior reworkability at a low temperature. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition includes an acrylic polymer formed from a monomer component through polymerization, or a partial polymer of the monomer component. The monomer component includes a (meth)acrylic alkyl ester whose alkyl moiety being a linear or branched-chain alkyl group having 10 to 13 carbon atoms and includes substantially no carboxyl-containing monomer.

Abstract: The present invention provides polymers resulting from polymerization of at least one reactive vinyl monomer moiety and a multifunctional N-vinylformamide crosslinking moiety; polymers resulting from polymerization of at least one reactive vinyl monomer moiety and a hybrid N-vinylformamide crosslinking moiety having at least one N-vinylformamide functionality and at least one other reactive vinyl functionality; polymers resulting from polymerization of at least one hybrid reactive N-vinylformamide monomer moiety having one N-vinylformamide functionality and at least one other reactive non-vinyl functionality and a multifunctional N-vinylformamide crosslinking moiety; and polymers resulting from polymerization of at least one hybrid reactive N-vinylformamide monomer moiety having one N-vinylformamide functionality and at least one other reactive non-vinyl functionality and a hybrid N-vinylformamide crosslinking moiety having at least one N-vinylformamide functionality and at least one other reactive vinyl func

Abstract: The invention provides for the use of copolymers comprising 1 to 99 mol % of structural units of the formula (1) in which R1 is hydrogen or C1-C6-alkyl, A is C2-C4-alkylene groups and B is C2-C4-alkylene groups, with the proviso that A is different than B, and x, y are each independently an integer of 1-100, and 1 to 99 mol % of structural units of the formula (3) in which R6 is hydrogen or C1-C6-alkyl, D is C2-C4-alkylene groups and z is an integer of 1-50, in amounts of 0.01 to 2% by weight, based on the water phase, as gas hydrate inhibitors.

Abstract: Monomers of formula (I) which include a vinyl group, polymers and articles, such as contact lenses, made therefrom, all of which are biocompatible, are described.

Abstract: A process for catalytically preparing (meth)acrylic esters of N-hydroxyalkylated lactams and to the use thereof.

Abstract: Provided is an optical pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet which excels in whitening resistance and high-temperature bonding reliability and exhibits superior bump absorptivity. The optical pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet according to the present invention includes an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and has a moisture content of 0.65 percent by weight or more after storage in an environment of 60° C. and 95 percent relative humidity for 120 hours, in which the acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive layer contains an acrylic polymer and has a storage shear modulus at 23° C. of from 0.8×105 to 5.0×105 Pa, and the acrylic polymer is formed from, as an essential monomer component, a monomer that will form a homopolymer having a glass transition temperature of ?10° C. or higher.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biocompatible, non-biodegradable, and non-toxic polymer of formula (I), comprising of three monomeric units, selected from 1-Vinylpyrrolidone (VP), N-Isopropylacrylamide (NIPAM), and ester of Maleic anhydride and Polyethylene glycol (MPEG), cross-linked with a bi-functional vinyl derivative, of high purity and substantially free of respective toxic monomeric contaminants, and a process for preparation thereof. The invention further relates to nanoparticulate pharmaceutical compositions of poorly water-soluble drugs or compounds comprising the polymer of the invention, which are safe, less-toxic and convenient for bedside administration to patients in need thereof. Furthermore, the invention relates to a highly selective method for preparation of nanoparticulate pharmaceutical compositions of poorly water-soluble drugs or compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of ?,?-disubstituted amide compounds which comprise a substituted aryl at the ? carbon such that the substituent provides a means for attachment or incorporation of the compound to or in a polymer. The provision of such a substituent on the aryl has surprisingly been found not only to permit attachment to or incorporation in a polymer but also retention of useful antifouling activity. In embodiments, the substituent is selected from hydroxyl, ethers, es ters, carboxyls, alkylsilyls and alkenyls. Experiments demonstrate that antifouling activity can be as good or better as the corresponding unsubstituted compound and that polymers functionalised so as to include or be formed from the substituted compound can be used to reduce settlement.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition capable of forming a pressure-sensitive adhesive, which has excellent adhesiveness to an adherend having surface polarity of every kind and can exhibit excellent repulsion resistance even in a moist heat environment, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet using the composition. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition provided by the present invention contains a copolymerization reaction product of a monomer mixture. The monomer mixture contains an alkyl (meth)acrylate having an alkyl group with a carbon number of from 4 to 20 and N-vinylcaprolactam. The total sum amount thereof is 95% by mass or more of the whole of monomer components. An amount of N-vinylcaprolactam is from 12 to 40% by mass.

Abstract: Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic device materials. The materials contain a reactive macromer based on N-vinyl pyrrolidone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foam formulation comprising a substantially emulsifier-free emulsion of the oil-in-water type, comprising an oil phase and an aqueous phase, the emulsion comprising at least one surface active, ionic polymer with a molecular weight of more than 5000 g/mol, wherein the ionic polymer is a copolymer comprising as monomer units an ionic monomer (M1) and at least one further monomer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reversible oral adhesive gel. The reversible oral adhesive gel is suitable for application to lips to inhibit oral (mouth) breathing and to promote nasal breathing and thereby prevent or ameliorate snoring and to correct other respiratory problems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerizable polymer formed from an N-vinyl amide monomer and containing a polymerizable functionality. In one approach, a dual functional monomer may be employed. In the case where the dual functional monomer incorporates glycidyl methacrylate, a third polymerizable monomer is also included. In a second approach, a monomer with polymerizable functionality can be grafted onto a pre-existing, suitable N-vinyl amide co-polymeric material, yielding a co-polymer comprising a polymerizable functionality.

Abstract: Novel crosslink agents are described that provide for the copolymerization of at least one hydrophilic monomer with at least one lens monomer typically used to prepare materials for ophthalmic lenses. The new crosslink agents have a relatively high selectivity for the hydrophilic monomer and limited reactivity with the crosslink agent used to polymerize the lens monomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous polymer dispersion which is obtainable by free-radical polymerization of a monomer mixture which comprises at least one amide-group-containing compound, at least one crosslinker and at least one monomer with at least one cationogenic and/or cationic group. The invention further relates to the polymers obtainable by drying such a polymer dispersion, and to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which comprise such a polymer dispersion or such a polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amphiphilic pressure sensitive adhesives, specifically, pressure sensitive adhesives with amphiphilic copolymers which improve adhesion under moist environment. The amphiphilic copolymers comprise at least one hydrophobic acrylic monomer or oligomer and at least one hydrophilic or amphiphilic monomer or oligomer. The present invention also relates to the use of such adhesives in securing medical devices to human skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerizable polymer formed from an N-vinyl amide monomer and containing a polymerizable functionality. In one approach, a dual functional monomer may be employed. In the case where the dual functional monomer incorporates glycidyl methacrylate, a third polymerizable monomer is also included. In a second approach, a monomer with polymerizable functionality can be grafted onto a pre-existing, suitable N-vinyl amide co-polymeric material, yielding a co-polymer comprising a polymerizable functionality. where x+y+z+a=100.

Abstract: A radiation curing composition suitable for building a three-dimensional object by a solid freeform method is disclosed. The composition includes one or more mono-functional monomers where a respective polymer has a Glass Transition Temperature higher than about 60° C., one or more di-functional oligomers where a respective polymer has a Glass Transition Temperature lower than about 40° C. and a phase separation inducing component. The phase separation may be induced during curing, resulting in a non-clear cured material having an improved impact strength and higher elongation, when compared to similar compositions without a phase separation including component.

Abstract: This invention describes the use of polymerizable surfactants as comonomers in forming ophthalmic devices such as contact lenses, intraocular lenses, corneal implants, etc.

Abstract: Disclosed are an N-acyl-?-lactam derivative represented by the following general formula, from which a photoresist composition capable of controlling an acid diffusion length to be short is obtained; a polymer obtained by polymerizing the N-acyl-?-lactam derivative represented by the following general formula as one of starting materials; and a photoresist composition containing the polymer.

Abstract: Compounds comprising a lactam moiety, and a urethane or urea functional group are presented. By a preferred synthesis route, they are prepared using at least one polymerizable compound comprising an isocyanate moiety and reacting it with at least one hydroxyalkyl lactam compound or one aminoalkyl lactam compound. In preferred embodiments the lactam moiety is a pyrrolidone or caprolactam ring, and the polymerizable compound is a functionalized aryl isocyanate. The compounds and homopolymers and non-homopolymers thereof find useful application in a wide variety of arts, including: adhesive, agricultural, biocides, cleaning, coating, electronics, encapsulation, membrane, microelectronics, oilfield, performance chemical, personal care, sealant, and sensor applications.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of low-peroxide crosslinked vinyllactam polymer by free-radical polymerization in the presence of at least one organic substance acting as antioxidant, low-peroxide crosslinked vinyllactam polymer obtainable by this process, and its use.

Abstract: The invention relates to copolymers of vinyl lactams with derivatized maleates. In particular, it relates to copolymers that are suitably used in the area of personal care and pharmaceuticals, to compositions comprising the copolymers and to methods for preparing the copolymers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reactive hydrophilic polymer comprising units of Formulae (I) and (II): wherein the ratio of the mole number of the unit of Formula (I) to the total mole number of the units of Formulae (I) and (II) is from 0.002 to 0.04, and the reactive hydrophilic polymer has a molecular weight from 10,000 to 2,000,000. The present invention also provides a silicone hydrogel comprising the reactive hydrophilic polymer and ocular articles made therefrom.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to Shape Memory Polymers (SMP's) comprising function groups that allow the polymers to be elastically deformed, utilized in the elastically deformed state, and subsequently returned to the original polymorphic shape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ampholytic copolymer, to polyelectrolyte complexes which comprise such an ampholytic copolymer, and to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which comprise at least one ampholytic copolymer or one polyelectrolyte complex.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymers derived at least from one: (A) one N-vinyl amide unit, and (B) one hydroxyl-containing acrylate unit, and to polymers derived at least from: (A) N-vinyl-2-caprolactam, and (B) one non-acrylate unit having: (i) at least one hydroxyl group, and/or (ii) at least one functional group convertible to a hydroxyl group wherein at least one group is converted to hydroxyl functionality in the final polymer product. Such polymers may exhibit degradability, e.g., in seawater or soil environments. In preferred embodiments, these polymers and compositions thereof are used in oilfield applications, such as an inhibitor of gas hydrates and/or a kinetic inhibitor of gas hydrates. The polymer can assume alternating, block, and/or random configurations of the repeating units, with at least one ester group. The chemical structure subscripts m, and n may be any integer equal to or greater than 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to precipitation polymers which comprise, in copolymerized form, 80 to 99.9% by weight of at least one nonionic water-soluble monomer a) and 0.1 to 20% by weight of a monomer b) carrying amide or urea groups. The invention further relates to the use of these polymers as rheology modifiers for in particular aqueous compositions and as rheology-modifying setting agents in hair cosmetics. The invention further relates to aqueous compositions comprising these polymers.

Abstract: This invention related to a tissue-adhesive sheet comprising a homogeneous, preformed and cross-linked matrix formed from one or more polymers, and having at least one surface that, in use, is exposed, at least one of said one or more polymers being a synthetic polymer and having appendant functional groups of a first form, cross-linking of said matrix being via a proportion of said functional groups of the first form, and the remainder of said functional groups of the first form being free. The sheet is particularly useful as a tissue adhesive and sealant, and is intended for topical application to internal and external surfaces of the body for therapeutic reasons. The invention further relates to sheets comprising a scaffold material, three-dimensional articles formed from similar material to that of the sheet and to implantable medical devices coated with such material.

Abstract: The invention provides an ink composition comprising a polymerization initiator, a (meth)acrylate having a double bond with a carbon atom having an sp3 hybrid orbital at an ? position, and a colorant; an ink jet recording method using the ink composition; a planographic printing plate obtained by using the ink composition; and a method for producing the planographic printing plate.