Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to dental compositions comprising: (1) at least one cationically reactive compound; (2) at least one cationic photoinitiator; (3) at least one compound which is: an organic monomer, oligomer or polymer, said compound comprising at least one reactive oxirane, oxetane, or alkenyl ether, (4) at least one compound which is: an organic monomer, oligomer or polymer, said compound comprising at least one reactive acrylate that is capable of forming an interpenetrating network; (5) at least one free radical initiator; and (6) at least one compound which is: an organic monomer, oligomer or polymer, said compound comprising at least one reactive acrylate or methacrylate and at least one oxirane, oxetane, or alkenyl ether.

Abstract: The present invention relates to curable coatings for treatment and repair of the ungulate hoof. These coatings are very easy to apply to the hoof of the animal, and cure to a tack-free hard coating as the animal walks around in direct sunlight or upon short exposure to ultraviolet light. Regular treatment of the coating to the hoof prevents hoof cracks in the long run and improves the health of the animal.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to dental compositions comprising: (1) at least one cationically reactive compound; (2) at least one cationic photoinitiator; (3) at least one compound which is: an organic monomer, oligomer or polymer, said compound comprising at least one reactive oxirane, oxetane, or alkenyl ether, (4) at least one compound which is: an organic monomer, oligomer or polymer, said compound comprising at least one reactive acrylate that is capable of forming an interpenetrating network; (5) at least one free radical initiator; and (6) at least one compound which is: an organic monomer, oligomer or polymer, said compound comprising at least one reactive acrylate or methacrylate and at least one oxirane, oxetane, or alkenyl ether.

Abstract: In the disclosed method for the reshaping (adornment, repair, covering, prosthetic extension, etc.) of essentially rigid, keratinaceous surfaces such as nail plates with a free radical-polymerizable acrylic ester, the free radical initiator contains an encapsulated compound of the formula III wherein R1 through R4 are identical to or different from each other and are hydrogen, a mononuclear carbocyclic aromatic group, a C1-C18 aliphatic group, a C1-C18 aliphatic radical substituted with a mononuclear carbocyclic aromatic group, a cycloaliphatic group or an aromatic radical having from 6 to 10 ring carbon atoms and up to five aliphatic or oxy- or oxo-aliphatic substituents, with the proviso that at least R3 or R4 is hydrogen. The compound of formula III, in chemically-curable systems is encapsulated into the polymer matrix and utilized in combination with a metal salt co-catalyst that is mixed with the polymer and, optionally, an organic buffering compound and a crosslinker.

Abstract: In the disclosed method for the reshaping (adornment, repair, covering, prosthetic extension, etc.

Abstract: An alpha tocopherol is disclosed as a polymerization inhibitor effect against (meth)acrylate monomer polymerization in nail extension liquids. Alpha-tocopherol was found to inhibit polymerization of ethyl methacrylate.

Abstract: A process to prepare an ester which reacts an acid and a base in a solvent which contains 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone. The use of 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone can replace pyridine solvent. The pyridine solvent is a challenge for disposal and safe handling.

Abstract: A method for improving--with an adhesion-promoting composition--adhesion of a synthetic monomeric or polymeric material (such as a curable acrylic monomer/polymerized acrylic system) to a keratinaceous substrate, as in, for example, the reshaping of fingernails or toenails. The adhesion-promoting composition comprises (A) an organic, dipolar, aprotic liquid carrier and, uniformly distributed throughout said liquid carrier, (B) pyromellitic dianhydride glycerol dimethacrylate adduct ("PMGDM"). The PMGDM isomer mixture which typically results when pyromellitic dianhydride is reacted with glycerol dimethacrylate is preferred, particularly in view of its high solubility in solvents of relatively low toxicity (e.g. lower aliphatic ketones). The adhesion-promoting composition can, if desired, be included in a nail-reshaping kit containing the materials and implements needed to reshape the nail plate.