Abstract: A polymer for use in an alignment layer for a liquid crystal material is provided. The polymer comprises a polymer backbone comprising a plurality of repeating units, said repeating units being divided into at least two groups, wherein each repeating unit in a first group of said repeating units is functionalized with a pendant sidechain of a first type S1; each repeating unit in a second group of said repeating units is functionalized with a pendant sidechain of a second type S2; said first type of sidechain S1 comprising a fluorine substituted hydrocarbon group; and said second type of sidechain S2 comprising a siloxane. The polymer of the invention promotes homeotropic alignment of liquid crystal materials.

Abstract: A composition comprising (A) at least one fluorinated vinylcyclopropane according to Formula (I) wherein R1 is H or —CO—O—(CH2CH2)p—R7; R2 is H or forms together with R6 a —CH2—C(R9)(R10)—CH2— residue; R3 is H; R4 is H or forms together with R5—CH2—C(R9)(R10)—CH2— residue; R5 is H, —CO—O—R8, —CO—O—(CH2CH2)p—R7 or forms together with R4—CH2—C(R9)(R10)—CH2— residue; R6 is H, —CO—O—R8, —CO—O—(CH2CH2)p—R7 or forms together with R2 a —CH2—C(R9)(R10)—CH2— residue; R7 is perfluorinated C2-C20 aliphatic or alicyclic group; R8 is H, phenyl, benzyl, or a linear or branched C1-C12 aliphatic or alicyclic group; R9 is a H, benzoyl, acetyl or a C1-C5-alkyl group; R10H or a —CO—O—R8; p is 1, 2, 3, or 4, provided that the compound of Formula (I) comprises at least one —CO—O—(CH2CH2)p—R7 residue; (B) at least one non-fluorinated vinylcyclopropane derivative; (C) a bisphenol-A-ether di(meth)acrylate according to Formula (II) wherein R18 is H or CH3, R19 is CH3 or CF3, Y is a C2-C5-alkylen residue which can be substitu

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fouling release composition comprising a cured or crosslinked polysiloxane and a fluorinated polymer or oligomer. The present invention also relates to the use of the said fouling release composition in fouling release coatings for application to articles submerged in seawater.

Abstract: A composition comprising (A) at least one fluorinated vinylcyclopropane according to Formula (I) wherein R1 is H or —CO—O—(CH2CH2)p—R7; R2 is H or forms together with R6 a —CH2—C(R9) (R10)—CH2— residue; R3 is H; R4 is H or forms together with R5 a —CH2—C(R9) (R10)—CH2— residue; R5 is H, —CO—O—R8, —CO—O— (CH2CH2)p—R7 or forms together with R4 a —CH2—C (R9) (R10)—CH2— residue; R6 is H, —CO—O—R8, —CO—O— (CH2CH2)p—R7 or forms together with R2 a —CH2—C(R9) (R10)—CH2— residue; R7 is perfluorinated C2-C20 aliphatic or alicyclic group; R8 is H, phenyl, benzyl, or a linear or branched C1-C12 aliphatic or alicyclic group; R9 is a H, benzoyl, acetyl or a C1-C5-alkyl group; R10 H or a —CO—O—R8; p is 1, 2, 3, or 4, provided that the compound of Formula (I) comprises at least one —CO—O—(CH2CH2)p—R7 residue; (B) at least one non-fluorinated vinylcyclopropane derivative; (C) a bisphenol-A-ether di(meth)acrylate according to Formula (II) wherein R18 is H or CH3, R19 is CH3 or CF3, Y is a C2-C5-alkylen residue which c

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic and dermatological compositions containing dolichol which are active against the harmful action of light and free radicals, and against skin aging.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sprayable self sustaining mulch for protecting crops comprising an aqueous based mixture based on a sprayable vegetable filler and a binder consisting of poly(vinylalcohol). The composition is applied by spray means to form a protective layer on the soil.