Abstract: A polymerizable composition that includes: an organoborane-base complex, wherein the base is a complexing agent selected from a compound having one or more amine groups, amidine groups, hydroxide groups, alkoxide groups, or combinations thereof; a decomplexing agent that liberates the organoborane from the organoborane-base complex; a polymerizable thiol-containing component that includes at least one polymerizable thiol-containing compound having a plurality of thiol groups in which the sulfur atom of the thiol group is covalently bonded to carbon; and a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated component that includes at least one polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated compound having a plurality of ethylenically unsaturated groups; wherein the total amount of the thiol-containing and ethylenically unsaturated compounds total at least 50% by weight of all polymerizable material in the composition.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to polysulfide or polythioether sealant composition including glycol organic acid esters. The sealant composition can include a first component including a liquid that is a polysulfide, a polythioether, a copolymer thereof, or a combination thereof. The sealant composition can also include a second component that includes one or more glycol di((C1-C20)hydrocarbyl)carboxylate esters, wherein at each occurrence the (C1-C20)hydrocarbyl is independently substituted or unsubstituted. The second component can also include an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: A two-part adhesive composition includes: a Part A including a complex of an organoborane and an amine complexing agent, and reactive diluent selected from the group consisting of at least one vinyl ether, at least one vinylpolysiloxane, or combinations thereof; and a Part B. Part B includes a decomplexing agent that decomplexes the organoborane and the amine complexing agent, and at least one silicon-free free-radically polymerizable ethylenically-unsaturated compound selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylates, (meth)acrylamides, and combinations thereof. The two-part adhesive composition is essentially free of organic polythiol compounds. A method of making an adhesive composition by mixing Part A with Part B is also disclosed.

Abstract: A two-part adhesive composition includes: a Part A including a complex of an organoborane and an amine complexing agent, and reactive diluent selected from the group consisting of at least one vinyl ether, at least one vinylpolysiloxane, or combinations thereof; and a Part B. Part B includes a decomplexing agent that decomplexes the organoborane and the amine complexing agent, and at least one silicon-free free-radically polymerizable ethylenically-unsaturated compound selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylates, (meth)acrylamides, and combinations thereof. The two-part adhesive composition is essentially free of organic polythiol compounds. A method of making an adhesive composition by mixing Part A with Part B is also disclosed.

Abstract: A polymerizable composition that includes: an organoborane-base complex, wherein the base is a complexing agent selected from a compound having one or more amine groups, amidine groups, hydroxide groups, alkoxide groups, or combinations thereof; a decomplexing agent that liberates the organoborane from the organoborane-base complex; a polymerizable thiol-containing component that includes at least one polymerizable thiol-containing compound having a plurality of thiol groups in which the sulfur atom of the thiol group is covalently bonded to carbon; and a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated component that includes at least one polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated compound having a plurality of ethylenically unsaturated groups; wherein the total amount of the thiol-containing and ethylenically unsaturated compounds total at least 50% by weight of all polymerizable material in the composition.

Abstract: A two-part bonding composition includes parts A and B. Part A includes an organoborane-base complex and reactive diluent. Reactive diluent includes: triallyl isocyanurate; triallyl cyanurate; N-allylamide having the formula R1C(=0)N(R2) CH2CH?CH2, wherein R1 and R2 independently represent alkyl groups having from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, optionally interrupted up to 3 times by oxygen, and optionally substituted up to 2 times with hydroxyl groups, or taken together R1 and R2 represent —(CH2)3—, —(CH2)4—, or —(CH2)5—; and/or allyl ether having the formula R3[OCH2CH?CH2]n wherein R3 represents an n-valent hydrocarbonaceous group having from 1 to 24 carbon atoms, optionally interrupted up to 8 times by oxygen, and optionally substituted up to 6 times with hydroxyl groups, and n represents 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Part B includes free-radically polymerizable monomer and at least one compound capable of decomplexing the organoborane-base complex. A method combining Parts A and B is also disclosed.

Abstract: Microtextured elastomeric laminates comprising at least one elastomeric layer and at least one thin skin layer is preferably prepared by coextrusion of the layers followed by stretching the laminate past the elastic limit of the skin layers in predetermined regions of the laminate and then allowing the laminate to recover in these regions.

Abstract: Microtextured elastomeric laminates comprising at least one elastomeric layer and at least one thin skin layer is preferably prepared by coextrusion of the layers followed by stretching the laminate past the elastic limit of the skin layers in predetermined regions of the laminate and then allowing the laminate to recover in these regions.