Abstract: Optically clear adhesives and laminates that include the adhesives are provided. The adhesives and laminates remain haze-free and are cloud point-resistant when placed in environments of high humidity and elevated temperature. The adhesives and laminates are useful in optical electronic display applications.

Abstract: A composition for nails, skin and hair in the form of an aqueous emulsion or dispersion is provided. The composition comprises: (a) at least one copolymer comprising (i) about 10 to 85 weight percent of (meth)acrylate ester of C4 to C18 straight and/or branched chain alkyl alcohol, (ii) about 10 to 70 weight percent of (meth)acrylate ester of a saturated or unsaturated cyclic alcohol containing 6 to 20 carbon atoms; and (b) an aqueous carrier, solvent, or vehicle component. When used in hair applications, the inventive composition is not a reshapable composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a light diffusing pressure sensitive adhesive and a method of making the same. In applications where there is a point light source such as a light bulb or an light emitting diode (LED), or a series of such point light sources, and it is desirable to diffuse the light from the point source to produce a desirable background brightness. The light diffusive PSA disclosed herein is reworkable; has a luminous transmission of grater than 80%, as measured according to ASTM D 1003-95-5; has a haze value not less than 20%; and has a depolarization of less than about 10%, as measured using wavelength in the visible spectrum.

Abstract: The present invention provides pressure-sensitive adhesives having a refractive index of at least 1.50. The pressure-sensitive adhesives comprise at least one monomer containing a substituted or an unsubstituted biphenyl group.

Abstract: An article comprising an adhesive having an acid number of less than about 5 is provided. The adhesive is selected from the group consisting of polyurea, polyamide, polyurethane, polyester, addition cure silicone and combinations thereof. The adhesive is in contact with a corrosion sensitive layer selected from the group of metal and metal alloys. When the article is conditioned for about 21 days at about 60° C and 90% relative humidity, the corrosion sensitive layer exhibits a change from its initial electrical resistance value of 20% or less.

Abstract: Antistatic optical constructions have optical films that include antistatic layers and optically-transmissive adhesives. A liquid crystal display assembly including the antistatic construction is also disclosed.

Abstract: Conformable abrasive article comprising: a backing having a first major surface; a deformable material contacting a central portion of the first major surface; an elastic member affixed to the first major surface of the backing and together with the backing enclosing the deformable material; and an abrasive member affixed to the elastic member, wherein the abrasive member comprises abrasive particles and a binder; and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: A stretch releasable adhesive article includes first and second opposed major surfaces and a pull tab, and at least a portion of at least one of the first and second major surfaces is adhesive. The adhesive article has a cross-sectional area—as measured normal to the axis defined by a stretch release force applied to the pull tab during the stretch release process—that has a defined width to thickness ratio, and the adhesive article may have a visible light transmission of at least about 90%, and a haze of no greater than 5%.

Abstract: Polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamide, linear, block copolymers and methods of making the copolymers are provided. The method of making the copolymers involves reacting a diamine with a precursor having at least one polydiorganosiloxane segment and at least two oxalyamino groups. The polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamide block copolymers are of the (AB)n type.

Abstract: The present invention provides pressure-sensitive adhesives having a refractive index of at least 1.50. The pressure-sensitive adhesives comprise at least one monomer containing a substituted or an unsubstituted biphenyl group.

Abstract: Soluble polymers and methods for the preparation thereof, wherein the polymers of the present invention have pendant acylsulfonamide amine-reactive groups that can be used for the capture of amine containing materials.

Abstract: An optically clear pressure sensitive adhesive composition that is compatible with an electro-conductive trace containing indium-tin oxide is provided. The composition at least two components selected from the group: (a) from about 50 to 95 parts component A, an alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer having a Tg of about 25° C. or less, wherein the alkyl has 4 to 18 carbon atoms; (b) from about 30 to 50 parts component B, an ester of (meth)acrylate monomer having a Tg greater than about 25° C., wherein the alkyl has 4 to 18 carbon atoms; and (c) from about 1 to 40 parts component C, a monomer selected from the group consisting of hydroxy alkyl (meth)acrylate; unsubstituted (meth)acrylamide; N-alkyl susbstituted (meth)acrylamide; N,N-dialkyl substituted (meth)acrylamide; monomer containing urea functionality, a monomer containing lacatam functionality; tertiary amine, alicyclic amine, aromatic amine, and combinations thereof. All parts are based on 100 parts of the adhesive composition.

Abstract: Polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamide, linear, block copolymers and methods of making the copolymers are provided. The method of making the copolymers involves reacting a diamine with a precursor having at least one polydiorganosiloxane segment and at least two oxalyamino groups. The polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamide block copolymers are of the (AB)n type.

Abstract: The invention features protective film constructions that may be used, for example, as a protective floor finish.

Abstract: Articles are provided that include an optical film and an optically clear pressure sensitive adhesive layer on at least one outer surface of the optical film. Additionally, articles are provided that include a pressure sensitive adhesive layer that resists bubble formation when adhered to an outgassing substrate. The pressure sensitive adhesive layer in the various articles contain a (meth)acrylate block copolymer.

Abstract: Polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamide, linear, block copolymers and methods of making the copolymers are provided. The method of making the copolymers involves reacting a diamine with a polydiorganosiloxane precursor having oxalylamino groups. The polydioroganosiloxane polyoxamide block copolymers are of the (AB)n type.

Abstract: Polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamide, linear, block copolymers and methods of making the copolymers are provided. The method of making the copolymers involves reacting a diamine with a polydiorganosiloxane precursor having oxalylamino groups. The polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamide block copolymers are of the (AB)n type.

Abstract: A light managing screen may provide a rear projection screen, front projection screen or component thereof. The screen may comprise a polymeric composition including a first polymeric material, and a second polymeric material disposed as a plurality of elongated structures within the first polymeric material. Each elongated structure has a major axis and the major axes are substantially aligned. The first polymeric material has an index of refraction that differs by at least 0.01 from an index of refraction of the second polymeric material. In some instances, a pressure sensitive adhesive material is selected as the first polymeric material. The orientation of the elongated structures and the difference in indices of refraction results in the polymeric composition scattering light asymmetrically.

Abstract: A method for forming a color shifting film on a support, the film comprising a reflective stack disposed adjacent to the support and an image is disclosed. The reflective stack comprises an at least partially transparent spacer layer comprising a substituted acrylamide polymer disposed between a partially reflective first layer and a reflective second layer. The acrylamide layer has a thickness sufficient to produce an interference color.

Abstract: Articles are provided that include an optical film and an optically clear pressure sensitive adhesive layer on at least one outer surface of the optical film. Additionally, articles are provided that include a pressure sensitive adhesive layer that resists bubble formation when adhered to an outgassing substrate. The pressure sensitive adhesive layer in the various articles contain a (meth)acrylate block copolymer.