Abstract: An actinic ray curable composition for casting polymerization which comprises:(A) 40-90 parts by weight of an urethane poly(meth)acrylate having at least two (meth)acryloyl groups in one molecule,(B) 10-60 parts by weight of a radical polymerizable vinyl monomer having a boiling point of 100.degree. C. or higher, and(C) 0.005-5 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of total of the above components (A) and (B), of at least one member selected from methylphenyl glyoxylate, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenylpropane-1-one, hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone and a photo-initiator represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 which may be identical or different each represents a phenyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxy group or an isopropyloxy group) and a casting polymerization molded product obtained by radical polymerization of said composition by irradiation with actinic ray.

Abstract: A photopolymerizable composition is described comprising (a) a polymeric binder, (b) an acrylate or alkacrylate of a polyhydric alcohol, said acrylate or alkacrylate being free of urethane groups and further comprising at least one group which is photooxidizable on exposure to actinic radiation in the presence of a photoreducible dye, (c) a photoinitiator comprising a photoreducible dye, and (d) a second photoinitiator comprising a trihalomethyl compound capable of being cleaved by irradiation. The composition is suitable for production of printing plates and photoresists and displays increased photosensitivity.

Abstract: Pattern-forming material useful in producing highly accurate submicron patterns having unusually high aspect ratios at superior resolutions are obtained by using a solvent-soluble polyorganosiloxane having SiO.sub.4/2 units and at least one other organosiloxane unit which contains a high energy radiation sensitive group. The polyorganosiloxane has a softening temperature greater than room temperature.

Abstract: A resin composition hardenable by irradiation of a high energy ray is disclosed, which includes:(a) a resin selected from the group consisting of rosins and modified rosins and having an acid value of at least 150 and a Gardner color scale of not greater than 15;(b) a compound of the general formula (I):Y--CO--O--A--O).sub. m CO--CR.dbd.CH.sub.2 (I)wherein Y represents ##STR1## A represents an alkylene having 1-4 carbon atoms, R represents hydrogen or methyl and m is an integer of 1-4;(c) a hydroxyl group-containing compound having only one acrylic or methacrylic group and at least one hydroxyl group; and(d) a polyol compound having at least two hydroxyl groups. The resin composition is useful for plugging through-holes of a metal plated board in manufacturing printed wiring boards.

Abstract: A photopolymerizable mixture is disclosed comprising:(a) a polymeric binder,(b) an acrylate or alkacrylate of a polyhydric alcohol containing one or more groups which are photooxidizable on exposure in the presence of the photoreducible dye, and one or more urethane groups,(c) a photoreducible dye as photoinitiator,(d) a trihalomethyl compound which can be cleaved by irradiation, and(e) an acridine or phenazine compound which is active as a photoinitiator.The mixture is suitable for the production of printing plates and photoresists and is distinguished by increased photosensitivity.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a laminated element, in which a substrate 1 is provided with a coating 2 of a liquid-crystalline monomer, in accordance with formula 1, which is oriented by means of an external force, in particular a magnetic field 3, and subsequently subjected to radiation 4, so that a pattern 5 of coating 2 is polymerized and the orientation is fixed, as well as a laminated element, such as an optical component, obtained in accordance with the method.

Abstract: Electrically and/or thermally conductive reinforced compositions convertible to reinforced components are disclosed. The compositions comprise a polymeric material of little or no conductivity and high strength, metal plated composite fibers having a conductive semi-metallic core and a thin, firmly adhered layer of an electrodepositable metal coating on said core. The metal coated composite fibers will not lose their conductive coatings during normal processing and provide conductivity without reducing the physical properties of the polymeric material. The compositions of the invention are convertible to conductive components such as laminate prepregs, surface plys for laminates, conductive adhesives, conductive inks, and conductive elastomeric gaskets. The components can be incorporated in improved articles such as structural parts for transportation vehicles, printed circuit boards, lighting shields and molded articles.

Abstract: Particle size, swelling, and other characteristics of unsaturated polyester beads are controlled in a suspension polymerization system to make beads suitable for use as fillers in molding and forming. Process steps include degassing prior to polymerization, positive pressure during polymerization, and washing to remove suspending agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-layer protective fabric for protective suits used in hazardous or toxic environments. A first layer comprises strips of water and vapor impermeable material, there being a gap between adjacent such strips. A second layer comprises a plurality of strips of a wicking material with each such strip covering the inner surface of a first layer strip, passing through the gap between adjacent strips and covering the outer surface of the adjacent first layer strip. Moisture, such as perspiration will pass via the wicking material through the gaps past the first layer for evaporation and diffusion through a third layer of a liquid impermeable/vapor permeable material which extends over the second layer material covering the outer surfaces of the first layer.

Abstract: Blends of 20-99 parts by weight of a multi-block copolyester thermoplastic elastomer melting above 100.degree. C. with 80-1 parts by weight of a polyacrylate elastomer.

Abstract: An electrophotographic photoreceptor composition comprises in sequence:(a) a conductive base layer;(b) a carrier transport layer comprising an organic carrier transport material;(c) a carrier generation layer comprising an organic carrier generation material; and(d) a surface protective layer characterized by having a transmissivity not exceeding 50% for light having a wavelength of 405 nm or less. The composition is advantageous in that it is capable of being employed in conjunction with a positive electrification method in electrophotographic image formation, and in that it exhibits enhanced resistance to fatigue from light exposure.

Abstract: A process for replenishing a liquid developer, and a liquid developer made by the process, comprising transferring a first composition comprising a carrier liquid and a charge director into the liquid developer and transferring a second composition comprising toner particles, carrier liquid and charge director into the liquid developer. The amount of charge director in each of the first and second compositions charge director is in a predetermined ratio which results in a constant level of charge director in the liquid developer when the liquid developer is utilized in an electrostatic or printing process.

Abstract: A wrap for a flower pot comprises a sheet of material formed into the shape of a flower pot and having a pair of matching rings trapping the material between them at a location which, in use, will be adjacent to the upper margins of a flower pot. There is also disclosed a method of forming a flower pot wrap in which a first ring is placed on a mandrel having the shape of a flower pot, a sheet of material is placed over the mandrel and a second ring is moved over the sheet about the mandrel to engage the first ring and trap the sheet between the two rings.

Abstract: A molding of modified polyphenylene oxide resin comprises a composite of modified polyphenylene oxide containing polyphenylene oxide having structure expressed in the following general formula (I) as a basic skeleton, which resin composite preferably contains a cross linking agent, more preferably phosphoric ester serving as a cross linking agent, while the molding is cross-linked by irradiation to ionizing radiation: ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represents univalent substituents selected from a group of hydrogen, alkyl group, halogen, alkoxyl group and haloalkoxyl group, and n represents a natural number.

Abstract: Esters of trihydric or tetrahydric alcohols with alkenylphosphonic or -phosphinic acids, which can be polymerized by means of actinic light, are disclosed. They are combined with polymeric binders, in particular water-soluble polymers, and free-radical-forming photoinitiators to form photopolymerizable mixtures which are suitable for the preparation of photoresists and the production of printing plates. The mixtures show reduced temperature sensitivity and have long shelf lives.

Abstract: A photopolymerizable dental composition, which comprises:(A) an organic composite filler obtained by polymerizing at least one carboxylic acid monomer of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 alkyl group, a --COOY group, a halogen atom, or a phenyl group or a derivative thereof; R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 alkyl group, a --COOZ group, a halogen atom, or a phenyl group or a derivative thereof; R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 alkyl group, a halogen atom, or a phenyl group or a derivative thereof; and each of X, Y and Z is a hydrogen atom, NH.sub.4 or an alkali metal atom; or the formula: ##STR2## wherein each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Photopolymerizable compositions, based on 2-methoxytetrahydropyran and 3,4-epoxycyclohexylmethyl-3,4-epoxycyclohexane carboxylate, which can be applied as coatings on substrates and photocured at high speeds.

Abstract: A photo-curable epoxy resin type composition which comprises (a) an epoxy resin, (b) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of (i) a compound having a group, other than an imido group, which is represented by the formula --CONH and (ii) an aromatic amine, (c) an organic metal compound, where said metal is selected from the group consisting of titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, aluminum and zirconium; and (d) an organic silicon compound having at least one group selected from the group consisting of a peroxysilyl group and an o-nitrobenzyloxy group capable of forming a silanol group by irradiation with light. The photo-curable epoxy resin type composition according to this invention is capable of readily curing by light (ultraviolet ray in particular) and also capable of heat curing at a temperature of 150.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention relates to a developer for developing electrostatic latent images formed on an electrostatic latent image carrier, which comprises a toner including;a resin,a colorant, andan inorganic fine particle with at least both a negatively chargeable polar group and a positively chargeable polar group on the surface of the inorganic fine particle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coating compositions which contain multifunctional acrylates, unsaturated organic compounds and aqueous dispersions of colloidal silica. Transparent, abrasion resistant coatings result from the cure, either by ultraviolet light or electron beam radiation, of these compositions on solid substrates.