Abstract: Coatings having a favorable combination of “soft touch” characteristics and durability are obtained by dual curing compositions containing free radical-curable ethylenically unsaturated compound(s), polyol(s) and polyisocyanate(s).

Abstract: Disclosed herein arc one part, One-part, curable compositions that have a soft feel when applied as a coating/film and cured, may include a) at least one isocyanurate tri(meth)acrylate or derivative thereof; and at least one of components b)-e), wherein: b) is at least one urethane diacrylate; c) is at least one monofunctional or difunctional reactive diluent; d) is at least one solvent; and e) is additives. The one-part, curable compositions are advantageous with respect to softness and tailorability of softness as well as other properties such as mar resistance, abrasion resistance, stain resistance and chemical resistance. Due to their advantageous properties, embodiments of the one-part, curable compositions described herein are viable for a wide range of coating applications including automotives, aeronautics, cosmetics, small appliances, packaging and consumer electronics. Methods of making and using the one-part, curable are also described herein.

Abstract: Curable compositions include: a) at least one (meth)acrylate monomer or oligomer and b) at least one mono-functional (meth)acrylate monomer comprising a polycyclic moiety having at least three rings that are fused or condensed. The compositions may comprise an initiator system to render the compositions as curable. The compositions may comprise both the a) and b) components in an amount from about 30% to about 70% by weight. The compositions described herein are advantageous with respect to properties such as viscosity, toughness, tensile strength and tensile elongation. Due to their advantageous properties, the compositions are viable for a wide range of applications including coatings, adhesives, sealants, inks and stereolithography. The compositions are liquid at ambient temperature and impart a high glass transition temperature, Tg, without sacrificing other properties, such as elongation. The compositions are useful in 3D printing.

Abstract: The present invention includes silicon-containing (meth)acrylate compounds of formula (I): where A is a C1-C12 organic moiety such as an alkyl or aryl moiety, B is a silane functional group, C is a (meth)acrylate functional group and D is an allyl functional group, with w=0 or 1, z=0, 1 or 2, x=1, 2 or 3, y=1, 2 or 3 and w+x+y+z=4. The compounds are suitable for use in curable compositions, such as peroxide-curable compositions or radiation-curable compositions and may be applied to a substrate as a coating or sealant, for example. Compositions containing the silicon-containing (meth)acrylate compounds may have reduced volatility and odor problems along with improved adhesion to substrates, increased crosslink density and/or improved hardness.

Abstract: A nail polish composition, in particular nail polish formulation, is disclosed which is based on a specific solvent-free aqueous polyurethane polymer dispersion, which is derived from at least one isocyanate-terminated ethylenically unsaturated polyurethane pre-polymer in a reactive diluent, after a chain extension reaction with a chain extender bearing isocyanate-reactive groups. The polyurethane pre-polymer comprises at least one (meth)acrylate functional group and at least one isocyanate functional group.

Abstract: A curable aqueous polyurethane dispersion is formed by reacting a polyol component with a polyisocyanate. The polyol component comprises a1) at least one non-ionic polyol, a2) at least one polyol bearing at least one ionic or potentially ionic group comprising an acid group or salt thereof and a3) at least one ethylenically unsaturated monoalcohol or polyol. The polyol component contains carbon atoms from renewable resources. A method for making the curable aqueous polyurethane dispersion, uses of the aqueous polyurethane dispersion, cured polyurethanes and nail polish formulations comprising aqueous polyurethane dispersions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A curable aqueous polyurethane dispersion is formed by reacting a polyol a) component with a polyisocyanate b) in excess to form a polyurethane pre-polymer which is neutralized and dispersed before chain extending with a chain extender c) to form the final polyurethane polymer aqueous dispersion. The polyol a) component comprises a1) at least one non-ionic polyol, a 2) at least one polyol bearing at least one ionic or potentially ionic group comprising an acid group or salt thereof and a3) at least one ethylenically unsaturated monoalcohol or polyol. The polyol component contains carbon atoms from renewable resources. A method for making the curable aqueous polyurethane dispersion, uses of the aqueous polyurethane dispersion, cured polyurethanes are also disclosed.

Abstract: A solvent-free aqueous curable polyurethane dispersion is derived from at least one isocyanate-terminated ethylenically unsaturated polyurethane pre-polymer in a reactive diluent. The polyurethane pre-polymer comprises at least one (meth)acrylate functional group and at least one isocyanate functional group. Methods for making a solvent-free aqueous polyurethane dispersion, curable compositions comprising the dispersion and resulting cured products are also disclosed.

Abstract: A compound which is the Michael addition reaction product of (A) a mono or polyacrylate of the formula R1(Ac)n wherein R1 is an organic radical having at least 2 carbon atoms, Ac is an acrylate radical of the formula CH2?CHC(O)O—, and n is from at least 1; with (B) is a primary or secondary amine of the formula R2NHR3, wherein R2 is a polyhydroxyl radical and R3 is H or an organic radical having at least one carbon atom is disclosed. The compound is useful as, for example, an oxygen barrier, flame retardant, polymer flocculant, surfactant, and/or high hydroxyl-functional intermediate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of encapsulating a photovoltaic cell comprising curing an encapsulation composition comprising (i) a polyvinyl acetal resin/polymer, (ii) one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, oligomers, or a combination thereof, and (iii) at least one thermal free radical initiator and/or at least one photoinitiator. The resin/polymer is either a polyvinyl acetate derivative or a polyvinyl acetate copolymer such as EVA derivative, and comprises vinyl acetal units. The invention also relates to a photovoltaic cell encapsulated according to the method and to the encapsulation curable composition.

Abstract: The present invention includes silicon-containing (meth)acrylate compounds of formula (I) where A is a C1-C12 organic moiety such as an alkyl or aryl moiety, B is a silane functional group, C is a (meth)acrylate functional group and D is an allyl functional group, with w=0 or 1, z=0, 1 or 2, x=1, 2 or 3, y=1, 2 or 3 and w+x+y+z=4. The compounds are suitable for use in curable compositions, such as peroxide-curable compositions or radiation-curable compositions and may be applied to a substrate as a coating or sealant, for example. Compositions containing the silicon-containing (meth)acrylate compounds may have reduced volatility and odor problems along with improved adhesion to substrates, increased crosslink density and/or improved hardness.

Abstract: A compound which is the Michael addition reaction product of (A) a mono or polyacrylate of the formula R1(Ac)n wherein R1 is an organic radical having at least 2 carbon atoms, Ac is an acrylate radical of the formula CH2?CHC(O)O—, and n is from at least 1; with (B) is a primary or secondary amine of the formula R2NHR3, wherein R2 is a polyhydroxyl radical and R3 is H or an organic radical having at least one carbon atom is disclosed. The compound is useful as, for example, an oxygen barrier, flame retardant, polymer flocculant, surfactant, and/or high hydroxyl-functional intermediate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of encapsulating a photovoltaic cell comprising curing an encapsulation composition comprising (i) a polyvinyl acetal resin/polymer, (ii) one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, oligomers, or a combination thereof, and (iii) at least one thermal free radical initiator and/or at least one photoinitiator. The resin/polymer is either a polyvinyl acetate derivative or a polyvinyl acetate copolymer such as EVA derivative, and comprises vinyl acetal units. The invention also relates to a photovoltaic cell encapsulated according to the method and to the encapsulation curable composition.

Abstract: A composition comprising natural or synthetic rubber, sulfur as vulcanizing agent, and an activation system comprising at least one metal salt of a C1-C7 saturated acid. A method of curing the compositions, the resultant cured compositions, and articles comprising the cured compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Terminally-functional low molecular weight alkoxylated polybutadiene (meth)acrylates are used to improve the physical properties of elastomeric compositions cured in the presence of at least one free-radical generating compound selected from peroxides, percarbonates or azo compounds. The elastomers are natural or synthetic, or mixtures thereof. Reinforcing fillers may also be present. Preferred alkoxylated polybutadiene (meth)acrylates are of Formula I wherein R is H, Me, Et or C6H5; R? is H or Me; R? is H or Me; n=1 to 100; and Z=1 to 3.

Abstract: A composition comprising a polymer according to Structure 1 wherein R is H, Me, Et or C6H5; R? is H or Me; R? is H or Me; n=1 to 100; and Z=1 to 3, is disclosed. The composition can be cured and used in a wide range of articles such as a photopolymer printing plate, sealant, caulk, encapsulent, road marking paint, photoresist, binder, impact modifier, polymer modifier, oxygen or water vapor barrier coating, conformal coating, solder mask, pigment dispersion, stereolithograph, laminating resin, grafted co-polymer, composite, optical fiber coating, paper coating, metal coating, glass coating, plastic coating, wood coating, waterproofing material, electrical insulating material, automotive belt or hose, tire, engine mount, gasket, golf ball core, and rubber roll.

Abstract: Compositions comprising maleinized imide polymer and ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic, the polymer selected from the group consisting of butadiene homopolymer, butadiene copolymers, isoprene homopolymer, isoprene copolymers. and poly(maleic anhydride-co-alkenyl benzenes), are disclosed. Maleinized imide resin, optionally in solution and optionally comprising metallic salt of ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, is used to treat fabric and thereby improve fabric to rubber adhesion. The resultant treated fabric and fabric-rubber composite are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition comprising a polymer according to Structure 1 wherein R is H, Me, Et or C6H5; R? is H or Me; R? is H or Me; n=1 to 100; and Z=1 to 3, is disclosed. The composition can be cured and used in a wide range of articles such as a photopolymer printing plate, sealant, caulk, encapsulent, road marking paint, photoresist, binder, impact modifier, polymer modifier, oxygen or water vapor barrier coating, conformal coating, solder mask, pigment dispersion, stereolithograph, laminating resin, grafted co-polymer, composite, optical fiber coating, paper coating, metal coating, glass coating, plastic coating, wood coating, waterproofing material, electrical insulating material, automotive belt or hose, tire, engine mount, gasket, golf ball core, and rubber roll.

Abstract: A composition comprising one or more radiation curable monomers and/or oligomers and one or heat stable composition comprising at least one radiation-curable alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated compound, at least one phenolic stabilizer, and at least one non-phenolic stabilizer selected from the group consisting of hydroperoxide decomposers and free radical traps. The compositions and methods are useful in applications such as radiation curable ink jet systems where viscosity is reduced by heating.

Abstract: Miscible blends of epoxy-extended polyetherester resins and commercial polymer resins are disclosed. Thermosets from the resin blends offer high-performance physical properties at a reduced cost compared with that of commercial high-performance resins. The thermosets have improved physical properties, including excellent water resistance, compared with many commercial systems. Resin blends of the invention are readily thickened, and are thus useful for SMC applications.