Abstract: A composition comprises organoborane amine complex and aziridine-functional material. The composition can form a part of a polymerization initiator system that also includes a compound that is reactive with the amine portion of the complex. The system can be used to initiate polymerization of acrylic monomer and to form an acrylic adhesive that has exceptionally good adhesion to low surface energy polymers.

Abstract: Systems for initiating the polymerization of acrylic monomers comprising (1) organoborane amine complexes and (2) decomplexers comprising at least one anhydride group. Adhesive compositions prepared from the initiator systems advantageously exhibit low levels of mobile constituents, excellent solvent resistance, and good adhesion to low energy surfaces.

Abstract: Systems for initiating the polymerization of acrylic monomers comprising (1) organoborane amine complexes and (2) bireactive decomplexers preferably comprising at least one free-radically polymerizable group and at least one amine-reactive group in the same molecule. The decomplexer is capable of forming a covalent bond with both the acrylic monomers and amine complex, resulting in a reduced level of mobile constituents. Furthermore, when the organoborane amine complex of the initiator system comprises a polyamine compound, polymerized acrylic compositions having improved solvent resistance are advantageously provided.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive comprises an elastomer having a partially oriented and partially crystallized elastomer component. Articles comprising the pressure-sensitive adhesive on a backing or substrate are also disclosed, as are methods of preparing the adhesive and the articles.

Abstract: An article for reducing the drag caused by a fluid flowing over a surface comprises an outer layer having an exposed patterned surface that reduces drag, an inner reinforcing layer, and an intermediate layer for bonding the outer layer to the reinforcing layer.

Abstract: A coated abrasive article comprises a backing, a first binder on the backing, and a plurality of abrasive particles in the first binder. The first binder is a hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive that is energy cured to provide a crosslinked coating. The invention also relates to a method of producing such articles.

Abstract: A complex comprises organoborane and polyamine. The polyamine is the reaction product of a diprimary amine-terminated material and a material having at least two groups reactive with primary amine. The complexes are useful in systems for initiating the polymerization of acrylic monomer, which systems further include a material reactive with amine. Polymerizable acrylic monomer compositions useful as adhesives can be prepared.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composite constructions useful for detecting chemical leaks and methods of using the same. The composite constructions comprise materials that deteriorate in the presence of the chemicals to be detected, thereby exposing a visual indicator that signals that a leak has occurred.

Abstract: A coated abrasive article comprises a backing, a first binder on the backing, and a plurality of abrasive particles in the first binder. The first binder is a hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive that is energy cured to provide a crosslinked coating. The invention also relates to a method of producing such articles.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive that includes:(a) the polymerization product of:(i) 25-98 parts by weight of an acrylic acid ester of a monohydric alcohol whose homopolymer has a T.sub.g less than 0.degree. C.;(ii) 2-75 parts by weight of a non-polar ethylenically unsaturated monomer whose homopolymer has a solubility parameter of no greater than 10.50 and a T.sub.g greater than 15.degree. C.; and(iii) 0-5 parts by weight of a polar ethylenically unsaturated monomer whose homopolymer has a solubility parameter of greater than 10.50 and a T.sub.g greater than 15.degree. C.; and(b) at least one tackifier that is miscible in the polymerization product at room temperature.

Abstract: A flexible carrier tape for storage and delivery of components by an advancement mechanism, comprises a strip portion, a plurality of aligned pockets spaced along the strip portion for carrying the components, wherein each pocket includes a bottom wall, and a non-pressure sensitive adhesive comprising a thermoplastic elastomer block copolymer on the bottom wall of the pocket for retaining a component in the pocket.

Abstract: A complex comprises organoborane and polyoxyalkylenepolyamine. The complexes are useful in systems for initiating the polymerization of acrylic monomer, which systems further include an amine reactive compound. Polymerizable acrylic monomer compositions useful as adhesives can be prepared.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive that includes the polymerization product of:(a) 25-97 parts by weight of an acrylic acid ester of a monohydric alcohol whose homopolymer has a T.sub.g less than 0.degree. C.;(b) 3-75 parts by weight of a non-polar ethylenically unsaturated monomer whose homopolymer has a solubility parameter of no greater than 10.50 and a T.sub.g greater than 15.degree. C.; and(c) 0-5 parts by weight of a polar ethylenically unsaturated monomer whose homopolymer has a solubility parameter of greater than 10.50 and a T.sub.g greater than 15.degree. C. The relative amounts of the acrylic acid ester, the non-polar ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and the polar ethylenically unsaturated monomer are chosen such that the 90.degree. peel adhesion of the pressure sensitive adhesive to a surface provided with 1.5.+-.0.25 mg/in.sup.2 oil is greater than zero after a 10 second dwell at room temperature as measured according to Test Procedure B.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive that includes the polymerization product of:(a) 25-97 parts by weight of an acrylic acid ester of a monohydric alcohol whose homopolymer has a T.sub.g less than 0.degree. C.;(b) 3-75 parts by weight of a non-polar ethylenically unsaturated monomer whose homopolymer has a solubility parameter of no greater than 10.50 and a T.sub.g greater than 15.degree. C.; and(c) 0-5 parts by weight of a polar ethylenically unsaturated monomer whose homopolymer has a solubility parameter of greater than 10.50 and a T.sub.g greater than 15.degree. C. The relative amounts of the acrylic acid ester, the non-polar ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and the polar ethylenically unsaturated monomer are chosen such that the 90.degree. peel adhesion of the pressure sensitive adhesive to a polypropylene surface is at least 2 lbs/0.5 in. after a 72 hour dwell at room temperature as measured according to Test Procedure B.

Abstract: A polymerizable acrylic composition comprises:(a) at least one acrylic monomer;(b) an effective amount of an organoborane amine complex having the structure: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from phenyl-containing groups and alkyl groups having 1 to 10 carbon atoms;Rhu 4 is selected from the group consisting of CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH and (CH.sub.2).sub.x NH.sub.2 wherein x is an integer greater than 2;R.sup.5 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; andthe nitrogen atom to boron atom ratio is about 1:1 to 1.5:1; and(c) an effective amount of an acid for initiating polymerization of the acrylic monomer.The polymerizable acrylic compositions are especially useful for bonding low surface energy substrates.

Abstract: A polymerizable acrylic composition comprises:(a) at least one acrylic monomer;(b) an effective amount of an organoborane amine complex having the structure: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from phenyl-containing groups and alkyl groups having 1 to 10 carbon atoms;R.sup.4 is selected from the group consisting of CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH and (CH.sub.2).sub.x NH.sub.2 wherein x is an integer greater than 2;R.sup.5 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; andthe nitrogen atom to boron atom ratio is about 1:1 to 1.5:1; and(c) an effective amount of an acid for initiating polymerization of the acrylic monomer.The polymerizable acrylic compositions are especially useful for bonding low surface energy substrates.

Abstract: A halogen-free acrylic urethane sheet material 10 is disclosed which can be marked by conventional printing methods and by radiation methods. The halogen-free acrylic urethane sheet material of the invention is manufactured from a polymer comprising components A, B and C whereincomponent A comprises a copolymer of(i) a monoester of acrylic or methacrylic acid and an aliphatic diol having 2 to 8 carbon atoms and(ii) an ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid and an aliphatic alcohol having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and optionally a vinyl aromatic monomer as well as N-vinylpyrrolidone or N-vinylcaprolactame,said component A having a T.sub.g of 30.degree. C. to 100.degree. C.,component B comprising an aliphatic polyester diol with a molecular weight less than 20,000 andcomponent C comprising a polyfunctional isocyanate or blocked polyfunctional isocyanate.

Abstract: A composition comprises organoborane polyamine complex and polyol. The composition can form a part of a polymerization initiator system that also includes polyisocyanate. The system can be used to initiate polymerization of acrylic monomer and to form a polyurethane/polyurea acrylic adhesive that has exceptionally good adhesion to low surface energy polymers.

Abstract: An anisotropic, electrically conductive adhesive film includes an insulating adhesive, electrically conductive particles dispersed in the electrically insulating adhesive, and transparent, spherical glass particles dispersed in the insulating adhesive.

Abstract: A complex comprises organoborane and polyamine. The polyamine is the reaction product of a diprimary amine-terminated material and a material having at least two groups reactive with primary amine. The complexes are useful in systems for initiating the polymerization of acrylic monomer, which systems further include a material reactive with amine. Polymerizable acrylic monomer compositions useful as adhesives can be prepared.