Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylates by reacting at least one compound A which contains at least one epoxide group with at least one compound B which contains at least one carboxylic acid group, wherein A and/or B also contains at least one (meth)acrylate group, in the presence of Lewis acid catalysts, each of which contains at least one directly bonded di(cyclo)alkylamino group.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of dual-cure hardeners, coating systems which contain these hardeners, and the use of these coating systems, as well as substrates coated with these coating agents. The dual-cure hardeners are prepared by reacting at least one diisocyanate or polyisocyanate A with the product B of the reaction of B1 acrylic acid, methacrylic acid and/or dimeric acrylic acid with B2 glycidyl methacrylate and/or glycidyl acrylate, wherein B contains less than 0.2 wt. % of epoxide groups.

Abstract: The present invention describes block-resistant, radiation-curable coating systems based on high molecular mass, aqueous polyurethane dispersions, a process for preparing them, the use of the coating systems as paints and/or adhesives, and also articles and substrates provided with these paints and/or adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a film, further comprising a radiation-curing coating, wherein the coating comprises a polyurethane polymer which contains (meth)acrylate groups and which is obtainable from the reaction of a reaction mixture comprising (a) polyisocyanates and (b1) compounds which comprise (meth)acrylate groups and are reactive towards isocyanates and wherein the coating further comprises inorganic nanoparticles with an average particle size of ?1 nm to ?200 nm. It also relates to a process for the production of such coated films, the use of such films for the production of shaped articles, a process for the production of shaped articles with a radiation-cured coating and shaped articles which can be produced by this process.

Abstract: An organic polyisocyanate with at least one unsaturated functional group is capable of copolymerizing when exposed to actinic radiation. The polyisocyanate comprises structural units with the formula (1): wherein: X is an electron-attracting group; R1, and R2 are hydrogen atoms, a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic or cycloaliphatic radical, or an aromatic or araliphatic radical; and n is an integer from 0 to 5. A process for producing this polyisocyanate is also disclosed.

Abstract: Optical recording mediums comprising a substrate and a recording layer and a light transmitting layer sequentially disposed on the substrate; wherein the substrate comprises one or more parts selected from the group consisting of injection molded parts, injection molded sandwich structures having a molded surface layer and a molded core layer or two injection molded parts which are UV-bonded, and combinations thereof; and wherein the substrate has a Young's modulus E of at least 2.15 GPa and a Q factor of lower than 160 measured at 25° C. at 2000 Hz in accordance to ASTM E 756-05.

Abstract: Powder coating binders having a glass temperature of ?35° C. containing at least one polymer and one or more radiation-curing reactive thinners, a process for the production of these powder coating binders and their use as a component of powder coatings.

Abstract: The present invention describes the preparation of an aqueous polyurethane dispersion which is cured by radiation, and its use as binder.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel aromatic urethane (meth)acrylates having a high refractive index, a process for the preparation thereof and a process for the production of holographic media.

Abstract: A process for preparing binders containing allophanate groups which contain, at the oxygen atom of the allophanate group that is bonded via two single bonds, organic radicals with activated groups capable of participating in a polymerization reaction with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation; the process includes reacting A) one or more compounds containing uretdione groups with B) one or more OH-functional compounds which contain groups capable of participating in a polymerization reaction with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation, and C) optionally further NCO-reactive compounds, and D) in the presence of one or more compounds containing phenoxide groups, as catalysts. The binders can be used in preparing coatings, coating materials, coating compositions, adhesives, printing inks, casting resins, dental compounds, sizes, photoresists, stereolithography systems, resins for composite materials and sealants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to printed films, to a process for printing said films, to the curing of layers applied by printing processes, and to molded articles produced from said layers.

Abstract: Process for preparing binders including reacting A) one or more NCO-functional compounds containing uretdione groups with B) one or more compounds containing groups capable of participating in polymerization reaction with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation, and contain isocyanate-reactive groups, followed by C) reaction with one or more hydroxyl-containing compounds other than B), wherein at least one of these compounds has an OH functionality of?2, D) in the presence of one or more compounds containing phenoxide groups, as catalysts, and E) optionally auxiliaries and additives, where the reaction with compounds of component C) proceeds at least proportionally with the formation of allophanate groups and where and including binders containing allophanate groups and groups capable of participating in a polymerization reaction with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation, and optionally also contain NCO-reactive groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel radiation-curing powder coating binders containing maleic and/or fumaric acid esters and one or more amorphous or partially crystalline resins containing at least one group that reacts with ethylenically unsaturated compounds under the action of actinic radiation to form a polymer. The binders have a glass transition temperature ranging from 30 to 90° C. The binders can be used as a constituent in coating compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel coated post-formable films, to surface-coating compositions for such films, to a combined method for curing the surface-coating compositions and for post-forming, as well as to moulded bodies produced from the coated films.

Abstract: A process for preparing binders containing allophanate groups which contain, at the oxygen atom of the allophanate group that is bonded via two single bonds, organic radicals with activated groups capable of participating in a polymerization reaction with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation; the process includes reacting A) one or more compounds containing uretdione groups with B) one or more OH-functional compounds which contain groups capable of participating in a polymerization reaction with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation, and C) optionally further NCO-reactive compounds, and D) in the presence of one or more compounds containing phenoxide groups, as catalysts. The binders can be used in preparing coatings, coating materials, coating compositions, adhesives, printing inks, casting resins, dental compounds, sizes, photoresists, stereolithography systems, resins for composite materials and sealants.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for producing low-viscosity polyisocyanates or secondary products thereof, which carry activated, radiation-curable double bonds and can optionally also cure thermally, and low-viscosity polyisocyanate mixtures or secondary products thereof and their use in coating compounds.

Abstract: A method of making novel pendant acrylate- and/or methacrylate-containing polyether monols or polyols is provided. The method comprises i) providing a monomer mixture comprising at least one alkylene oxide, at least one oxirane compound containing an acrylate or methacrylate group, and at least one starter compound having at least one active hydrogen with equivalent weight of 31 to 8,000 g/equivalent of active hydrogen and ii) polymerizing the mixture in the presence of a double metal cyanide complex catalyst. The pendant acrylate- and/or methacrylate-containing polyether monols and polyols made by the above methods have between 1 and 20 pendant olefinic groups and a hydroxyl equivalent weight of 200-9,000 g/eq.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing low-viscosity, allophanate-containing and NCO-free polyurethane prepolymers curable by actinic radiation, and to the products obtainable by this process. The prepolymers have residual monomer contents of less than 0.5% by weight and an NCO content of less than 1% by weight, and are prepared by a process in which A) diisocyanates, B) hydroxy-functional compounds containing groups which react with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation, and C) polyester, polyether or polycarbonate polyols having a functionality of at least 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing radiation-curing binders containing allophanate groups by reacting at temperatures of ?130° C. A) one or more compounds containing uretdione groups with B) one or more OH-functional compounds which contain groups which react, with polymerization, with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation, (radiation-curing groups), C) optionally NCO-reactive compounds other than B), in the presence D) a catalyst containing at least one tetrasubstituted ammonium or phosphonium salt of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic carboxylic acid, to form allophanate groups by opening the uretdione ring. The present invention also relates to the binders obtained by the process of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel coated post-formable films, to surface-coating compositions for such films, to a combined method for curing the surface-coating compositions and for post-forming, as well as to moulded bodies produced from the coated films.