Abstract: Disclosed herein is a copolymer (A) of olefinically unsaturated monomers (a), prepared by single-stage or multistage controlled free-radical copolymerization in an aqueous medium of monomers comprising: (a1) an olefinically unsaturated monomer comprising a chelate-forming group; and (a2) an olefinically unsaturated monomer different from the olefinically unsaturated monomer (a1), and selected from the group consisting of: (a21) monomers of the general formula I: R1R2C?CR3R4 (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently hydrogen atoms or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkylcycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, cycloalkylaryl, arylalkyl or arylcycloalkyl radicals, with the proviso that at least two of R1, R2, R3, and R4 are substituted or unsubstituted aryl, arylalkyl or arylcycloalkyl radicals; (a22) an olefinically unsaturated terpene hydrocarbon; and (a23) a dimeric alpha-alkylvinylaromatic.

Abstract: The invention relates to UV-absorbing polymers, said UV-absorbing polymer comprising a synthetic amine rich polymer to which is covalently linked to an aminobutadiene represented by the general formula (I) wherein the UV-absorbing polymer has a number average molecular weight Mn of 1000 g/mol to 100.000 g/mol; and said UV-absorbing polymer having a UV-absorption of at least 5.6 a.u./g.L at 375 nm.

Abstract: Cyclic amidinium containing compounds and their methods of preparation are described. Compositions containing these compounds facilitate delivery of biologically active polymers to cells in vitro and in vivo.

Abstract: Laundry detergent and cleaning compositions comprising amphiphilic water-soluble alkoxylated polyalkylenimine polymer having an inner polyethylene oxide block comprising 20 to 50 polyethylene oxide units and an outer polypropylene oxide block comprising 10 to 50 polyethylene oxide units and especially to such alkoxylated polyalkylenimines wherein the ratio of polyethylene oxide units and polypropylene oxide units is proportionally related to the square root of the number of polyalkylenimine units present in the backbone.

Abstract: An activated, substantially water-soluble poly(ethylene glycol) is provided having of a linear or branched poly(ethylene glycol) backbone and at least one terminus linked to the backbone through a hydrolytically stable linkage, wherein the terminus is branched and has proximal reactive groups. The free reactive groups are capable of reacting with active moieties in a biologically active agent such as a protein or peptide thus forming conjugates between the activated (polyethylene glycol) and the biologically active agent.

Abstract: Polymer membranes that include a crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol-co-vinylamine), which membranes are non-porous or are porous with pores having a median pore size of 300 nm or less. Also disclosed are polymer membranes which include a crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol-co-vinylamine) and which also include a second polyamine wherein the poly(vinyl alcohol-co-vinylamine) and the second polyamine are crosslinked with one another.

Abstract: An organic light-emitting device in which at least one organic layer including a light-emitting layer is sandwiched between an anode and a cathode and a phosphorescent compound in the light-emitting layer emits light.

Abstract: A method of applying a biocidal polymer to a surface including applying a solution of the biocidal polymer to the surface, wherein the biocidal polymer includes biocidal groups and the biocidal polymer is insoluble in water. The biocidal groups can be selected from the group consisting of quaternary salt groups or haloamino groups.

Abstract: This invention relates to polymerizable ultraviolet light absorbers and yellow colorants and their use in ophthalmic lenses. In particular, this invention relates to polymerizable ultraviolet light absorbing methine compounds and yellow compounds of the methine and anthraquinone classes that block ultraviolet light and/or violet-blue light transmission through ophthalmic lenses.

Abstract: The invention provides a soil releasing agent for fiber, including a polymer having a weight-average molecular weight in a range from 2,000 to 30,000, and containing a structural unit (A) and a structural unit (B) the content of the structural unit (A) in the polymer being 50 to 99 percent by weight, and the content of the structural unit (B) in the polymer being 1 to 50 percent by weight: (A) a structural unit derived from a monomer which has an unsaturated bond and at least one amino group selected from a primary amino group, a secondary amino group and a tertiary amino group; (B) a structural unit derived from a monomer which has an unsaturated bond and at least one hydrophobic group selected from the group consisting of an alkyl or alkenyl group, each having 4 to 22 carbon atoms, being straight, branched or cyclic, an arylalkyl group having 1 to 22 carbon atoms in the alkyl group and an aryl group, and which monomer has no primary to tertiary amino group and then a method for treating fiber is conducted i

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a class of membrane active polymers useful for cellular delivery of compounds. Conjugation of the described membrane active polymers to targeting, anti-opsonization, and anti-aggregation agents provides polymers suitable for in vivo delivery. The use of multiple reversible linkages connecting component parts provides for physiologically responsive activity modulation.

Abstract: Polymers and compositions utilizing such polymers are disclosed for treating hyperphosphatemia and other illnesses associated with elevated serum phosphate levels. Phosphate binding polymers, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the polymers, comprise pendent groups extending from a backbone of the polymer. Each pendent group comprises at least two nitrogen-bearing functional groups which bind phosphate. Variations of such polymer and compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: A composition for coating or printing on a substrate, comprising a liquid vehicle and a water soluble branched polyethyleneimine comprising amino groups which have been alkylated or hydroxyalkylated, wherein the branched polyethyleneimine prior to alkylation or hydroxyalkylation comprises a combination of primary, secondary, and tertiary amino groups, and wherein at least 1% of the primary amino groups of the polyethyleneimine polymer are alkylated or hydroxyalkylated with at least one alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group having at least 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Vinylamine-containing polymers are disclosed where the amine groups are substituted with (1) cationic functional groups, (2) anionic functional groups, (3) hydrophobic functional groups, (4) hydrophilic functional groups, (5) functional groups that impart amphoteric characteristics to the polymers, or (6) combinations thereof. Also disclosed are processes for preparing such polymers, as well as compositions comprising such polymers. Among other applications, these polymers can be used in papermaking applications as dry strength additives, wet strength additives, retention aids, drainage aids, and pitch and stickies control agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of a beaded and cross-linked, high loading capacity polymer for solid phase synthesis, purification of reaction mixtures, chromatographic separation procedures, and the like. The invention can thus be used for the isolation of molecular entities having an affinity for the polymer beads or a chemical entity attached thereto. The beaded polymer matrix can be formed by cross-linking an optionally substituted poly(aminoalkylene), under inverse suspension or inverse emulsion polymerisation conditions, with a cross-linking unit of functionality ?2.

Abstract: An adhesion promoting composition includes a polymer, such as an acrylic copolymer, having acetoacetoxy functionality and adhesion-promoting functionality and a metal alkoxide, chelate, and/or alkoxide chelate. The composition is applied in a first layer over a metal substrate or a coated substrate, then coated with a desired refinish coating composition.

Abstract: A fluorocarbon coating composition comprises a fluorocarbon resin, a dispersant, and a cross-linking agent reactive with the dispersant. The dispersant used in the fluorocarbon coating composition comprises a reaction product of a non-functional acrylic monomer, an amino-functional vinyl monomer, and a hydroxy-functional acrylic monomer. The dispersant has amine functionality from the amino-functional vinyl monomer to aid in dispersion of the fluorocarbon resin in the fluorocarbon coating composition and has hydroxyl functionality from the hydroxy-functional acrylic monomer to enhance cross-linking with the cross-linking agent in the fluorocarbon coating composition. A fluorocarbon coating system comprises a substrate and the fluorocarbon coating composition disposed on the substrate.

Abstract: Dendritic amphiphilic polymers are contemplated. Most preferably, such polymers will be fabricated in a single step to the final product that may further be derivatized with, among others, biological relevant molecules. In alternative aspects, precursors of such molecules are prepared in a single step, and the precursors are then reacted to the dendritic amphiphilic polymers.

Abstract: Anion-binding polymers are described. The anion-binding polymers in some cases are low swelling anion-binding polymers. In some cases, the anion-binding polymers have a pore volume distribution such that a fraction of the polymer is not available for non-interacting solutes above a certain percentage of the MW of the target ion for the polymer. In some cases, the anion-binding polymers are characterized by low ion-binding interference, where the interference is measured in, for example, a gastrointestinal simulant, relative to non-interfering buffer. Pharmaceutical composition, methods of use, and kits are also described.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel ethylene copolymers comprising polyethylene glycol (meth)acrylate monomers, cationic monomers, and optionally amphoteric, anionic and/or hydrophilic nonionic monomers, neutralized by particular neutralizing agents. The invention also concerns composition in particular cosmetic or pharmaceutical comprising said copolymers, as well as methods for preparing said copolymers, and cosmetic treatment methods using same.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to membrane active polymers useful for cellular delivery of compounds. Described are polyconjugates systems that incorporate targeting, anti-opsonization, anti-aggregation, and transfection activities into small biocompatible in vivo delivery conjugates. The use of reversible modification provides for physiologically responsive activity modulation.

Abstract: An antimicrobial and/or antiviral polymer is provided. The polymer is a modified polymer of a precursor polymer that comprises nitrogen atoms. The precursor polymer is modified into the antimicrobial and/or antiviral polymer of the present invention by substituting at least part of the nitrogen atoms with a (C1-C20) alkyl group and quaternizing at least part of the substituted nitrogen atoms. Such antimicrobial and/or antiviral polymers bind strongly and non-covalently to surfaces, rendering the surface antimicrobial and/or antiviral.

Abstract: A water-soluble thickener which is highly effective even in thickening strongly acidic aqueous solutions and has excellent stability in such solutions. It comprises a water-soluble copolymer having a weight-average molecular weight of 6,000,000 or higher obtainable by polymerizing a monomer mixture which comprises 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid and/or a salt thereof and acrylic acid and/or a salt thereof as essential components and optionally one or more other copolymerizable monomer components including the compound represented by the following Formula (1) and/or a salt thereof, wherein the 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid and/or a salt thereof represents 20 mol % or more of all the monomers. (wherein n is an integer of 1 to 12).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to provide a catalyst for reduction, which is capable of reducing even mono-substituted alkynes to alkenes and does not require the coexistence (combined use) of a toxic compound, and a method for reduction from alkynes to alkenes using the catalyst; and relates to a palladium-supported polyethyleneimine compound obtained by contacting a polyethyleneimine, a palladium compound and hydrogen gas in an oxygen-free state, a method for producing the above palladium-supported polethyleneimine compound, a catalyst for reduction comprising the above palladium-supported polyethyleneimine compound, and a method for reducing from alkynes to alkenes characterized by contacting an alkyne and hydrogen in the presence of a palladium-supported polyethyleneimine compound, which is obtained by reacting a polyethyleneimine, a palladium compound and hydrogen gas in an oxygen-tree state.

Abstract: Small particles of polymeric material are produced by expansion of a mixture of monomers and a propellant. The size and shape of the particles can be precisely tailored by materials selection and expansion conditions. Particles of 10 nanometers to 100 microns can be produced. If monomers exhibiting solid state reactivity are utilized, the particles thus formed can be polymerized at any time after formation. The particles produced by this method can be molecularly imprinted by incorporating a template into the particle prior to fully curing the particle, in a manner which allows selective extraction of the template from the cured particle after formation without deformation of the imprint site. A two step polymerization process allows the particles to be deposited on and adhered to a wide variety of substrates without additional agents.

Abstract: Comblike, surfactant polymers for changing the surface properties of biomaterials are provided. Such surfactant polymers comprise a polymeric backbone of repeating monomeric units having functional groups for coupling with side chains, a plurality of hydrophobic side chains linked to the backbone via the functional groups, and a plurality of hydrophilic side chains linked to said backbone via the functional groups. Medical devices coated with the surfactant polymers are also provided. The surfactant polymers may be used to decrease the thrombogenic properties, encapsulation, and bacterial colonization of medical devices.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for inhibiting scale formation within a hydrocarbon producing system, said method comprising contacting said system with a copolymer formed from a diallyl ammonium salt and at least one other monomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substrate having one or more antimicrobial or antistatic properties. Such properties are imparted by applying a coating or film formed from a cationically-charged polymer composition. The polymer composition includes a noncationic ethylenically unsaturated monomer and an ethylenically unsaturated monomer capable of providing a cationic charge to the polymer composition. Optionally, the polymer composition includes a steric stabilization component incorporated into the cationically-charged polymer composition. The present invention also relates to a personal care product and polymeric material comprising a base polymer blended with the above cationically-charged polymer composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to surface modifying macromolecules (SMMs) having high degradation temperatures and their use in the manufacture of articles made from base polymers which require high temperature processing. The surface modifier is admixed with the base polymer to impart alcohol and water repellency properties.

Abstract: A polysiloxane copolymer that is useful for forming biomedical devices comprises blocks (I) and (II) and is terminated at each end with an ethylenically unsaturated radical: (*Dii*Diol*Dii*PS)x ??(I) (*Dii*PS)y ??(II) wherein: each Dii is independently a diradical residue of a diisocyanate; each Diol is independently a diradical residue of a diol having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; each PS is independently a diradical residue of a polysiloxane-containing diol or diamine; each * is independently —NH—CO—NH—, —NH—COO— or —OCO—NH—: x represents the number of blocks (I) and is at least 2, and y represents the number of blocks (II) and is at least 1.

Abstract: A hard coat composition comprising a cationic acrylic polymer is disclosed. The hard coat is suitable for application to a substrate, and can be used without an adhesive promoting primer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyvinylammonium compound, to a method of manufacturing said compound, to an aqueous acidic solution containing at least said Polyvinylammonium compound for electrolytically depositing a copper deposit as well as to a method of electrolytically depositing a copper deposit using said aqueous acidic solution, said polyinylammonium compound corresponding to the general chemical formula (1): as well as to polyvinylammonium compounds of the general chemical formula (1), wherein one of the monomer units or both having indices l and m are present in the neutral form.

Abstract: Pharmacologically active, easy-to-deploy, biomechanically compatible, inflatable endovascular, drug-eluting stent are formed of a primary expandable polymeric or metallic construct, intimately mantled with a biomechanically compatible, polymeric microporous, microfibrous, compliant, stretchable fabric formed by direct electrospinning onto the outside surface of the primary construct using at least one polymer solution containing at least one active compound, selected from those expected to control key biological events leading to in-stent restenosis.

Abstract: Modified branched polymers are combined with bioactive agents which are one member of a binding pair for use in an assay.

Abstract: A process for preparing precipitation polymers by spray polymerization of a monomer solution comprising at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and at least one solvent, the monomer being soluble in the solvent, and the polymer obtained by the polymerization of the monomer being insoluble in the solvent, and also the use of the polymers for thickening liquids.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modified polymer, which is obtained by reacting, with an active metal bonded to a polymer, a modifier represented by the general formula (I) (where X1 to X5 each represent a hydrogen atom or a specific monovalent functional group, and at least one of those is other than a hydrogen atom, R1 to R5 each represent a single bond or a divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and a plurality of aziridine rings may be bonded through any of X1 to X5 and R1 to R5).

Abstract: A sulfonation method to treat a polymer substrate to provide a hydrophilic layer with an improvement in at least one of anti-fogging, anti-static, wettability, lubricity, anti-microbial and/or transparency properties. The articles formed thereby find excellent application in a wide range of areas.

Abstract: There is provided a process for producing a polymer comprising the steps of (a) adding at least one low-reactivity monomer to a reaction vessel with a decreasing rate of addition, (b) adding at least one high-reactivity monomer to said reaction vessel, (i) wherein less than 1% of all of said high-reactivity monomers, by weight of high reactivity monomers, based on the weight of all said high-reactivity monomers, is added to said reaction vessel before the beginning of said step (a), and (ii) wherein at least half of all of said high-reactivity-monomers, by weight of high reactivity monomers, based on the weight of all of said high-reactivity monomers, is added to said reaction vessel before the completion of said step (a), and (c) adding at least one chain regulator to said reaction vessel prior to the completion of said step (a), wherein said steps (a), (b), and (c) are performed while conditions in said reaction vessel will cause polymerization of said low-reactivity monomer and said high-reactivity

Abstract: A papermaking method and a composition which utilize, as a drainage aid, a water-soluble cationic or amphoteric copolymer prepared via a water-in-oil polymerization technique that, absent a cross-linking agent, is characterized by a Huggins' constant (k?) determined in 0.01M NaCl greater than 0.3 and a storage modulus (G?) at 6.3 Hz greater than 50 Pa.

Abstract: Solubilizers prepared by polymerizing: (i) at least one first monomer of the general formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent H or CH3, R3 represents a C6-C10-aryl or C7-C12-aralkyl which may be unsubstituted or substituted with one or more C1-C9-alkyl and/or C1-C5-alkoxy substituents, and n represents an integer from 0 to 100; and (ii) at least one second monomer selected from the group consisting of N-vinylamides, N-vinyllactams, N-vinylimines, N-vinylamines having 2 to 15 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; and methods of solubilizing active ingredients by combining them with such a solubilizer.

Abstract: An object of the present invention to provide a material for a light-emitting element or a hole injecting high molecular weight material which has a sufficient hole injecting property, without using a dopant having an electron accepting property. One of materials of the present invention which can achieve the object, has a repeating unit represented by the following formula (1), In the formula (1), R1 represents hydrogen, an alkyl group, a cyano group, or an alkoxy group, and R2 represents an aryl group. The material has an ionization potential of 4.9 eV or more and 5.4 eV or less.

Abstract: (EN) The present invention relates to copolymers obtainable by polymerizing a monomer composition composed of a) 0% to 40% by weight of one or more ethylenically unsaturated ester compounds of the formula (I) in which R is hydrogen or methyl, R1 is a linear or branched alkyl radical having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R2 and R3 independently are hydrogen or a group of the formula —COOR?, in which R1 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, b) 10% to 99.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer for use as a bleach activator, comprising the monomer units where n is an integer from 1 to 4 and R is a branched or unbranched, saturated hydrocarbyl radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, to processes for the preparation and to the use thereof as laundry detergents, cleaning compositions and disinfectant compositions, and also in textile bleaching and paper bleaching.

Abstract: The present invention provides polymeric and pharmaceutical compositions comprising a polymer that contains vicinal amine moieties, referred to as polyvicinalamine polymers. The polyvicinalamines can be copolymers or homopolymers. Methods of use of the polymeric and pharmaceutical compositions for therapeutic and/or prophylactic benefits are disclosed herein. Examples of these methods include the treatment of renal diseases, hyperphosphatemia, and the removal of bile acids, oxalates and iron from the gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: An ink composition for inkjet-recording, which shows a high sensitivity to irradiation with actinic radiation and is able to form an image with superior curability, permitting the image formed after curing to have sufficient adhesiveness to a recording medium, as well as to have excellent flexibility in the formed image portion, and an inkjet-recording method using the same is provided: wherein the ink composition for inkjet-recording comprises (A) a compound having a polymerizable unsaturated bond and a cyclic amine structure in the molecule, (B) a compound having a polymerizable unsaturated bond and an alicyclic structure in the molecule, and (C) a radical polymerization initiator.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for repairing a damaged insulating layer in a semiconductor device comprising pre-cleaning the damaged insulating layer of the semiconductor device, depositing a CNH polymeric cap material on said damaged insulating layer, wherein said polymeric cap material comprises between about 10 and about 90 atomic percent C, between about 10 and about 70 atomic percent N, between about 10 and about 55 atomic percent H and at least one active vinyl group following deposition, depositing a further polymeric cap material on said deposited CNH polymeric cap material and treating said semiconductor device with UV irradiation to effectively repair the damaged insulating layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of ion imbalances. In particular, the invention provides polymeric and pharmaceutical compositions comprising crosslinked amine polymers. Methods of use of the polymeric and pharmaceutical compositions for therapeutic and/or prophylactic benefits are disclosed herein. Examples of these methods include the treatment of renal diseases and hyperphosphatemia.

Abstract: The present invention provides polymeric and pharmaceutical compositions comprising a polymer that contains vicinal amine moieties, referred to as polyvicinalamine polymers. The polyvicinalamines can be copolymers or homopolymers. Methods of use of the polymeric and pharmaceutical compositions for therapeutic and/or prophylactic benefits are disclosed herein. Examples of these methods include the treatment of renal diseases, hyperphosphatemia, and the removal of bile acids, oxalates and iron from the gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, implantable or insertable medical devices are provided, which contain at least one polymeric region in contact with a metallic region. The polymeric region contains at least one block copolymer that contains at least one low Tg block and at least one high Tg block. The polymeric region contains at least one polymer that contains at least one adhesion promoting group selected from one or more of halo-silane, alkoxy-silane, epoxy, anhydride, phenoxy, hydroxyl, amino, sulfonate and carboxyl groups, which at least one polymer may correspond to the block copolymer, a supplemental polymer, or both.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, implantable or insertable medical devices are provided that contain at least one covalently crosslinked polymeric region, which contains at least one block copolymer comprising at least one low Tg block and at least one high Tg block.