Abstract: The present invention relates to a radiation curable composition comprising at least one (meth)acrylated compound compound (A); and at least one inert polyester (B) that is prepared from a (i) polyol component comprising at least one cyclic ether polyol and (ii) from a polyacid component. The present invention further relates to their preparation and uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame retardant composition comprising at least one radiation curable oligomer and at least one reactive aliphatic halogenated flame retardant additive and its use to make fire-resistant glass laminates with impact resistance.

Abstract: A compound obtained by reaction of one or more amines of the general formula NHR6R7 with a compound of the following general formula (IX) Wherein PI is a photoinitiator derivative, G is linker comprising a number p? of unreacted hydroxyl groups, M is a group comprising a number z of (meth)acrylate groups equal to at least one, as well as inks, coating compositions and adhesives comprising the same.

Abstract: A compound obtained by reaction of one or more amines of general formula NHR6R7 with a benzophenone derivative of the following general formula (IX) wherein M is a group comprising a number z of (meth)acrylate groups equal to at least one, L is a linker, G is linker comprising a number p? of unreacted hydroxyl groups, and R, R? and R?? are optional substituents as well as inks, coating compositions and adhesives comprising the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame retardant composition comprising at least one polymer precursor, at least one flame retardant (A) selected from cyclic phosphonate esters responding to formula (I) and at least one flame retardant (B) selected from phosphorus derivatives different from the cyclic phosphonates of formula (I) and their use to make fire resistant glass laminates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame retardant composition comprising at least one radiation curable polymer precursor and at least one halogenated flame retardant which is soluble in the composition and their use to make fire resistant glass laminates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a radiation curable composition comprising at least one (meth)acrylated compound compound (A); and at least one inert polyester (B) that is prepared from a (i) polyol component comprising at least one cyclic ether polyol and (ii) from a polyacid component. The present invention further relates to their preparation and uses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a radiation curable composition comprising at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound (A) and at least one inert OH-terminated polyester (B) prepared from a polyol component that comprises ethylene glycol and from a polycarboxy component that comprises phthalic acid and/or phthalic anhydride. These polyesters can be further modified to bear moieties comprising photo-initiating activity. The present invention further relates to their preparation and their use in for instance lithographic and flexographic applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame retardant composition comprising at least one polymer precursor, at least one flame retardant (A) selected from cyclic phosphonate esters responding to formula (I) and at least one flame retardant (B) selected from phosphorus derivatives different from the cyclic phosphonates of formula (I) and their use to make fire resistant glass laminates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame retardant composition comprising at least one radiation curable polymer precursor and at least one halogenated flame retardant which is soluble in the composition and their use to make fire resistant glass laminates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing carbamoyloxy(meth)acrylates which comprises transesterification of hydroxyalkyl carbamates with an (meth)acrylate of formula CH2?CR29—COOR30 wherein R29 is hydrogen or methyl and R30 represents an alkyl group comprising from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, in the presence of an organotitanate, an organozirconate catalyst or an organotin catalyst, the carbamoyloxy(meth)acrylates thereby obtained and their use in radiation curable compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing carbamoyloxy (meth)acrylates which comprises transesterification of hydroxyalkyl carbamates with an (meth)acrylate of formula CH2?CR29—COOR30 wherein R29 is hydrogen or methyl and R30 represents an alkyl group comprising from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, in the presence of an organotitanate, an organozirconate catalyst or an organotin catalyst, the carbamoyloxy (meth)acrylates thereby obtained and their use in radiation curable compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to urethane(meth)acrylates and to a process for their production which comprises transesterification of hydroxyalkyl carbamates with an (meth)acrylate of formula [CH2?CR29—CO—O—]t—R30 wherein R29 is hydrogen or methyl, and R30 represents an alkyl, optionally substituted by hydroxy, which may contain from 1 to 10 ether bridges group, from 1 to 10 —CO— bridges and/or from 1 to 5 —O—CO— bridges, and at least one carbonate of formula (IX) and/or a diester of formula (X) wherein each R31, each R32, each R33, each R34 is, independently, chosen from the group of alkyl and aryl, and R35 is alkylene, alkenylene or arylene.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards water-thinnable phosphorous-containing polymers precursors, their preparation and use. The precursors of the invention are useful in compositions for preparing coatings which impart and/or exhibit resistance to attack, for example which are useful as flame-retardant coatings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing carbamoyloxy (meth)acrylates which comprises transesterification of hydroxyalkyl carbamates with an (meth)acrylate of formula CH2?CR29—COOR30 wherein R29 is hydrogen or methyl and R30 represents an alkyl group comprising from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, in the presence of an organotitanate, an organozirconate catalyst or an organotin catalyst, the carbamoyloxy (meth)acrylates thereby obtained and their use in radiation curable compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards phosphorous containing organic materials, processes for making them and uses thereof. These materials preferably impart and/or exhibit resistance to attack, for example they may be useful as flame retardant additives and/or materials. The materials are especially radiation-curable polyester polymers. The phosphorous component used has at least one P—C bond resistant to hydrolysis or transesterification. It can be bis(hydroxymethyl)isobutylphosphineoxide, bis(hydroxypropyl)isobutylphosphine oxide and trishydroxymethylphosphine oxide. In other embodiments, it is 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenantrene-10-oxide.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of producing a flame-retardant translucent laminate, comprising a translucent flame retardant, radiation cured layer bonding two sheets of glass. The starting composition of the layer comprises a radiation curable polymer precursor, especially an halogenated or phosphorous containing polymer precursor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards water-thinnable phosphorous-containing polymers precursors, their preparation and use. The precursors of the invention are useful in compositions for preparing coatings which impart and/or exhibit resistance to attack, for example which are useful as flame-retardant coatings.

Abstract: There is described a composite composition comprising a layered mineral and at least one polymer precursor which is substantially miscible therewith; characterised in that: (i) the composition and/or polymer precursor are polymerisible by radiation to form a polymeric composition; and/or (ii) the polymer precursor comprises a polymer obtained and/or obtainable by polymerisation with radiation. Further described are composite compositions comprising a layered mineral and intercalated therein at least one polymer which is further polymerisable by radiation to form a polymeric network, such as a polymeric coating. Preferred minerals are nanoclays such a montmorillonite in which the counter cation comprises a radiation curable organo functional group covalently bonded thereto (e.g. an acrylate functional onium ion). Processes for making the composites are also described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards phosphorous containing organic materials, processes for making them and uses thereof. These materials preferably impart and/or exhibit resistance to attack, for example they may be useful as flame retardant additives and/or materials. The materials are especially radiation-curable polyester polymers. The phosphorous component used has at least one P—C bond resistant to hydrolysis or transesterification. It can be bis(hydroxymethyl)isobutylphosphineoxide, bis(hydroxypropyl)isobutylphosphine oxide and trishydroxymethylphosphine oxide. In other embodiments, it is 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenantrene-10-oxide.