Abstract: There are disclosed radiation curable compositions containing (a) about 5-95% by weight of at least one cyanoalkoxyalkyl or cyanothiaalkylalkyl acrylate, (b) about 1-90% by weight of a photopolymerizable acrylated polymer or oil, and (c) from 0 to about 5% by weight of a photoinitiator. The compositions are useful as 100% solids coatings and adhesives compositions which are curable upon exposure to radiation, and which are useful in a variety of applications such as for coating textiles and fabrics, for producing pressure sensitive adhesives, and for producing laminating adhesives.

Abstract: Polymeric material comprising at least four polymeric constituents which comprise mer units of the following types:I acrylamide or derivatives thereofII acrylonitrile or derivatives thereofIII acrylic acid and esters, or derivatives thereofIV alkylol, sulphonyl or phosphonyl derivatives of I.The polymeric materials are useful as components of water bearing systems which are in the form of gels or suspensions.

Abstract: There are disclosed radiation curable compositions containing (a) about 5-95% by weight of at least one .beta.-cyanoethoxyalkyl acrylate, (b) about 1-90% by weight of a photopolymerizable acrylated polymer or oil, and (c) from 0 to about 5% by weight of a photoinitiator. The compositions are useful in providing 100% solids coatings and adhesive compositions which are capable upon exposure to radiation, and which are useful in a variety of applications such as for coating textiles and fabrics, for producing pressure sensitive adhesives, and for producing laminating adhesives.

Abstract: An adhesive composition consisting essentially of (A) an alkyloxyalkyl 2-cyanoacrylate represented by the formula, ##STR1## wherein R is an alkylene group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms and R' is an alkyl group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, or tetrahydrofurfuryl 2-cyanoacrylate, (B) 300 to 2,000 ppm. of water, (C) a radical-polymerization inhibitor, and (D) an anionic-polymerization inhibitor. This adhesive composition is useful as an instant-setting adhesive for metals, plastics, rubbers, glass, wood and the like, is excellent in instant-setting properties, bond strength and storage stability, and neither emits an irritating odor nor causes whitening of the adherend surface.

Abstract: An adhesive composition which comprises an .alpha.-cyanoacrylate compound with a certain ester ether compound and, preferably, a polyhydroxybenzoic acid compound. The composition is enhanced in heat shock resistance and improved in initial adhesion rate.

Abstract: Thread locking compositions and analogous sealant materials having limited cured strength, and a preferred method for their compounding and application, are disclosed. These are based primarily on alpha cyanoacrylates, i.e. acrylate esters in monomer or low polymeric form, or of very low molecular weight, which are rapidly polymerizable to form solid and bonding films. The materials, in liquid form, are modified by inclusion of coloring agents and other film strength and reaction rate modifiers, to impart optimum properties of bonding strength, curing rate, moderate resistance in torque to separation of the bonded parts, low residual torque, along with good stability in storage, or good shelf life. Combinations of polymerization promoters and stabilizers are included, along with small quantities of specially selected coloring agents which not only impart effective color to thin films of the composition but serve to limit curing below high cured strength.

Abstract: The specification discloses a polymer of ethylenically unsaturated monomers wherein the polymer comprises diamide mer units having pendant unsaturated, air-curable alkyl groups. Methods of making and using the polymers and articles made therefrom are taught. The polymer may be used in coating, bonding or adhering to substrates. Of particular importance are uses in paint compositions and in caulk compositions. The air-curable alkyl diamide mer unit is derived from an unsaturated drying oil. Aqueous coating compositions are disclosed in which the polymer is an ammonia or amine salt, in solution, and is either the sole polymeric vehicle or is combined with a water insoluble polymer latex.

Abstract: A resist material used for forming a positive image by application of radiation, said material comprising as principal constituent poly(ethyl .alpha.-cyanoacrylate), poly(ethyl .alpha.-amidoacrylate) or a binary copolymer thereof or a ternary copolymer of poly(ethyl .alpha.-cyanoacrylate), poly(ethyl .alpha.-amidoacrylate) and polymethacrylonitrile. The minimum incident charge of radiation required for forming a desired resist pattern by use of this resist material is as low as 10.sup.-7 coulomb/cm.sup.2, or far lower than the level required in use of other known resist materials, and a positive resist image which can well stand the chromium etching solutions is obtained by short-time irradiation.

Abstract: What is described herein is a radiation curable coating composition comprising:A. An oligomer of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl; andY is a divalent urethane residue; andB. a copolymerizable ultra-violet light absorber which is a copolymerizable (2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacryloxy) alkylene ethylenic ether of Formula IV: ##STR2## where (Ar).sub.1 and (Ar).sub.2 are aromatic carbocylic nuclei of the benzene and naphthalene series;X is alkylene, C.sub.2 -C.sub.17, unsubstituted or substituted;R is alkylene, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10, oxyalkylene, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10, alkyleneoxyalkylene, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 or phenylene, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10, unsubstituted or substituted with hydroxy, andR' and R" are independently hydrogen or alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6.Preferably the coating composition contains a vinyl monomer, such as N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone or an acrylic acid ester, which is copolymerizable with the oligomer.The process for curing the composition also is disclosed.

Abstract: A vulcanizable elastomeric composition comprising(a) from about 89-40%, by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of an acrylic acid ester, or mixture thereof, having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) radical, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OR', wherein R' is an alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) radical, or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CN;(b) from about 10-45%, by weight, same basis, of bis (2-methoxyethyl) fumarate, bis (2-methoxyethyl)maleate, or mixtures thereof, and(c) from about 1-10%, by weight, same basis, of an unsaturated monomer containing a halogen atom or an epoxy group.

Abstract: Compounds useful in making crosslinkable polymers having the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or methyl; R.sup.1 is cyano or ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2 is alkyl; Z is --X--R.sup.3 --X-- or ##STR3## wherein each --X-- is --O-- or --NR.sup.4 --, provided at least one --X-- is --NR.sup.4 -- wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen or alkyl, R.sup.3 is divalent hydrocarbon and D.sub.1 and D.sub.2 together are the carbon atoms necessary to complete a 5 to 7 membered ring. These compounds can be homopolymerized or copolymerized with each other or with other polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomers to give crosslinkable polymers. Such polymers can be purified by conventional purification techniques such as dialysis, diafiltration, ultrafiltration without losing their capability of crosslinking. The resulting purified polymers are particularly useful in photographic materials as gelatin extenders, binders or polymeric color couplers.

Abstract: Heat-curable mixtures which are stable on storage and consist of (a) poly-imides of specific unsaturated dicarboxylic acids of the general formula I ##STR1## in which A is a x-valent organic radical having at least 2 and not more than 30 carbon atoms, Z is a radical of the formulae ##STR2## and x is the number 2 or 3, and (b) poly-(.beta.-iminocrotononitriles) of the formula II, III and/or IV ##STR3## in which Y is a m-valent organic radical having at least 2 and at most 30 carbon atoms, R' is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms or aryl having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, R is an aliphatic or aromatic radical having not more than 30 carbon atoms, E, together with the two nitrogen atoms, is a five-membered or six-membered ring, m is 2 or 3 and n is 1 or 2, are suitable for the production of moulded materials, preferably by casting the resin mixture or by laminating or bonding substrates.

Abstract: This invention relates to adducts of salts of polymerizable tertiary amines with acrylic compounds illustrated by acrylamide and acrylonitrile; to polymers and copolymers containing said adducts and to processes for preparing them. This invention also relates to the use of said polymers and copolymers, particularly in the clarification of turbid waters by flocculation or flotation of oil and/or suspended solids. In the preferred embodiment, the quaternary adduct monomer is: ##STR1## where X is an anion, preferably halide such as chloride or carboxylate such as acetate; and polymers and copolymers containing units thereof.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising 100 parts by weight of at least one .alpha.-cyanoacrylate monomer and 5 to 300 parts by weight of trichlorotrifluoroethane.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising a 2-cyanoacrylate and at least one member selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic carboxylic acids having three or more carboxyl groups, anhydrides thereof, partial esters thereof, aromatic polycarboxylic acids having three or more carboxyl groups and anhydrides thereof. This composition has a high impact strength, is suitable for bonding metallic substrates to one another and is also excellent in resistance to heat, weather, and water.

Abstract: An adhesive composition based on 2-cyanoacrylate esters contains as an anionic polymerization inhibitor an acid chelate formed of boric acid or a derivative thereof and a selected polyhydroxy compound. The chelate is conveniently formed in situ in the 2-cyanoacrylate ester, but may also be prepared separately and added to the ester directly. An exemplary acid chelate used as stabilizer is prepared from boric acid and pyrogallol. The resulting stabilized adhesive compositions have a rapid cure rate and may be used on a wide variety of substrates.

Abstract: High performance thermoplastic pressure sensitive adhesives are prepared by the copolymerization of N-(meth)-acryloylamino acids and acid derivatives with long-chained alkyl acrylates. The copolymers can be formulated into tapes that possess an excellent threefold balance of the necessary tape properties of tack, adhesion and cohesion.

Abstract: A fast-setting .alpha.-cyanoacrylate-type adhesive composition having good storage stability comprising an .alpha.-cyanoacrylate and about 0.1 ppm or more of at least one macrocyclic polyether compound or an analogue thereof, such as 18-crown-6 or 15-crown-5.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising an .alpha.-cyanoacrylate and about 0.0001% by weight to about 20% by weight, based on the weight of the adhesive composition, of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of(1) polyethylene glycols having a degree of polymerization of at least 3, and(2) non-ionic surface active agents having a poly(ethyleneoxy) moiety therein with the poly(ethyleneoxy) moiety having a degree of polymerization of at least 3.

Abstract: A process for producing acrylic rubber vulcanizable with curing agents in e thiuram series is provided. The process includes the copolymerization of an acrylic ester or esters with a malonic acid derivative having an active methylene group of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents vinyl, allyl or methallyl, and X represents cyano or COOR.sub.2 in which R.sub.2 represents methyl, ethyl or propyl. The acrylic rubber thus produced shows better physical properties than the conventional one.

Abstract: This invention relates to the impregnation of rigid porous articles, particularly metal castings. In its preferred form the impregnant is a liquid mixture of monofunctional (meth)acrylic ester and a relatively small proportion of polyfunctional (meth)acrylic ester to provide a cross linked product on curing and to facilitate washing of the casting with water and an emulsifier. A peroxy or other free radical catalyst such as AZBN is associated in the impregnant with an inhibitor such as a hydroquinone derivative so that curing can be effected at a temperature of 90.degree. C. within 3 to 15 minutes. Curing is preferably effected by immersion in a hot water bath.

Abstract: An anti-solar polymer has in the macromolecular chain thereof at least one unit of the formula ##STR1## wherein F is a residue derived from an aromatic compound. The anti-solar polymer can also be one having in the macromolecular chain thereof at least one unit of the formula ##STR2## wherein F.sub.1 is ##STR3## These polymers have the ability to absorb wave lengths in the range of about 280-315 millimicrons. The polymers are employed in a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: A cyanoacrylate adhesive composition in thixotropic paste form is made by mixing a liquid cyanoacrylate ester with powdered organic fillers selected from (i) polycarbonates, (ii) polyvinylidene fluorides, (iii) polyethylenes, and (iv) acrylic block copolymer resins containing saturated elastomer segments. Concentration of the filler is about 5 to 100 parts by weight. Particle size of the filler is about 2 to 200 microns.

Abstract: A cyanoacrylate adhesive composition thickened by a copolymer or terpolymer resin capable of being dissolved or solvated by the cyanoacrylate monomer exhibits significantly improved peel strength. Storage stability is also enhanced. Preferred thickeners are acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene terpolymers, methacrylate-butadiene-styrene terpolymers, and vinylidene chloride-acrylonitrile copolymers. Preferred monomers are methyl and ethyl cyanoacrylates.

Abstract: Structurally dyed random polymers and copolymers characterized in that their chain comprises a dye of the formula: ##STR1## wherein the residue --CH.dbd.CH--CN is fixed in position 4 or 5, X represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, the benzene ring A can be substituted by halogen atoms, alkyl, alkoxy or acylamino groups, m represents 0 or 1 and B represents the residue of a coupling component, either substituted or unsubstituted and which is free of sulfonic or carboxylic acid groups. Such dyed polymers and copolymers are intensely dyed and useful for making yarns, molded articles, varnishes, synthetic resins, synthetic fibers, and the like. The dye forms an integral part of the chain structure of the polymers and copolymers.

Abstract: A bearing assembly comprises two engaging members movable relative to one another. One of said members has a bearing surface made of metal or ceramic coated with a thin film of a parting agent, and the other bearing surface is a cured mixture of a curable acrylate composition and particulate polytetrafluoroethylene.

Abstract: Synthetic rubber compositions of improved green strength are prepared by reacting a rubbery polymer containing small amounts of tertiary amine groups bound in the polymer chain with a dihalogen compound having halogen groups located in the molecule of the compound in conjugated relationship to a carbonyl group. An example of a suitable rubbery polymer is a terpolymer of butadiene, styrene and dimethylanunoethyl methacrylate. An example of a suitable dihalogen compound is 4,4'-bis (bromoacetyl) diphenyl.

Abstract: Adhesive composition comprisingA. at least one monomeric ester of 2-cyanoacrylic acid, andB. at least one polymerization initiator selected from caffeine and theobromine.

Abstract: Difunctional monomers of the formula, ##STR1## where R is an organic linking group derived from a diol or a dihalide of the formula X-R-X, where X is either chlorine, bromine, iodine, or hydroxy, are prepared by reacting a conjugated diene, exemplified by anthracene, with an ester of 2-cyanoacrylic acid to form the Diels-Alder adduct of the ester. The ester adduct is hydrolyzed to ultimately obtain either the Diels-Alder adduct of either 2-cyanoacrylic acid--alkali metal salt of 2-cyanoacryloyl halide. These latter intermediates are respectively reacted with either the dihalide or the diol to afford the bis-Diels-Alder adduct of the R substituted bis (2-cyanoacrylate) monomer. The protective diene group may then be removed, for example, by reaction with excess maleic anhydride and the resulting difunctional monomer isolated.

Abstract: Anaerobic curing compositions are provided which comprise an alpha-olefinically substituted aminimide and an organic hydroperoxide as a sealant composition having extended shelf life in the presence of oxygen and being rapidly polymerizable upon the exclusion of oxygen.

Abstract: Photosensitive homopolymers and substantially non-crosslinked copolymers containing the recurring unit: ##EQU1## R.sub.1 may be substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, aralkylene, alkoxyalkylene or aryloxyalkylene. R.sub.2 is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or heterocyclic group having aromatic character. R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 are hydrogen, halogen or lower alkyl. R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 may be hydrogen, halogen, nitro, lower alkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, phenoxy and lower alkoxy. Lithographic plates bearing these photosensitive polymers can be stored without deterioration for extended periods prior to exposure, and produce highly abrasion resistant plates on being exposed. The photosensitive polymers of the invention are preferably produced by homopolymerization of novel monomers having the general formula ##EQU2## where R.sub.1 .sub.' is alkylene, haloalkylene, alkoxyalkylene, aminoalkylene, cycloalkylene, aralkylene, cycloalkylalkylene, cyanoalkylene, and aryloxyalkylene, and R.sub.2, R.

Abstract: Difunctional monomers of the formula, ##EQU1## where R is an organic linking group derived from a diol or a dihalide of the formula X-R-X, where X is either chlorine, bromine, iodine, or hydroxy, are prepared by reacting a conjugated diene, exemplified by anthracene, with an ester of 2-cyanoacrylic acid to form the Diels-Alder adduct of the ester. The ester adduct is hydrolyzed to ultimately obtain either the Diels-Alder adduct of either 2-cyanoacrylic acid--alkali metal salt or 2-cyanoacryloyl halide. These latter intermediates are respectively reacted with either the dihalide or the diol to afford the bis-Diels-Alder adduct of the R substituted bis (2-cyanoacrylate) monomer. The protective diene group may then be removed, for example, by reaction with excess maleic anhydride and the resulting difunctional monomer isolated.

Abstract: The invention relates to tetrachloroethyl esters of unsaturated organic acids of the general formula I ##EQU1## WHERE X stands for a substituent selected from the group consisting of COOH, COOCH.sub.3, COOC.sub.2 H.sub.5, ##EQU2## It further relates to their polymers and mixed polymers of the above monomers, namely with vinyl and diene compounds, and to methods for preparation both monomers and these polymers.To prepare the compounds of the general formula I, acyl chloride of the general formula II ##EQU3## where Y stands for a substituent selected from the group consisting of COOH, COOCH.sub.3, COOC.sub.2 H.sub.5, ##EQU4## is treated with chloral, advantageously in the presence of a mineral acid or salt, for example with addition of sulfuric acid and ferric chloride, respectively.

Abstract: Anaerobic curing compositions useful as anaerobic adhesives and sealants are described. These compositions comprise mixtures of polymerizable acrylic and substituted acrylic monomers together with a two-component catalytic system comprising a diazosulfone compound used in conjunction with ortho-sulfobenzimide.