Abstract: Compositions containing an azo free radical polymerization initiator, an organic peroxide free radical polymerization initiator, or a combination thereof are disclosed. The compositions are storage stable at temperatures less than 0° C. and cure at room temperature. The compositions are useful as sealants.

Abstract: Photocurable adhesion-promoting compositions containing organic titanates and/or organic zirconates and partially reacted alkoxysilanes and the use of the photocurable adhesion-promoting compositions to provide adhesion between metal substrates and an overlying radiation-cured sealant are disclosed.

Abstract: Adhesion-promoting compositions containing organic titanates and/or organic zirconates and the use of the adhesion-promoting compositions to provide adhesion-promoting layers to enhance adhesion between metal substrates and an overlying free radical-polymerized sealant are disclosed.

Abstract: Photocurable adhesion-promoting compositions containing organic titanates and/or organic zirconates and partially reacted alkoxysilanes and the use of the photocurable adhesion-promoting compositions to provide adhesion between metal substrates and an overlying radiation-cured sealant are disclosed.

Abstract: Photocurable adhesion-promoting compositions containing organic titanates and/or organic zirconates and partially reacted alkoxysilanes and the use of the photocurable adhesion-promoting compositions to provide adhesion between metal substrates and an overlying radiation-cured sealant are disclosed.

Abstract: Adhesion-promoting compositions containing organic titanates and/or organic zirconates and the use of the adhesion-promoting compositions to provide adhesion-promoting layers to enhance adhesion between metal substrates and an overlying free radical-polymerized sealant are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to multiphase compositions of matter comprising at least an acrylic phase and a hydrocarbon phase, and more specifically to pressure sensitive adhesive compositions of matter of an acrylic-hydrocarbon polymer and an additional hydrocarbon component which has a molecular weight of at least 1,000 and may include one or both of an oligomeric hydrocarbon and a polymeric hydrocarbon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self adhesive ink jet printable polymer film. The film comprises a polymeric resin and a low surface energy additive that is in a substantially free form. The polymeric resin can be PVC, and the low surface energy additive can be silicone. The film comprising the low surface energy additive exhibits high print resolution and substantially uniform printing quality even after the print surface of the film has been in contact with a back surface of a release liner comprising residual silicone.

Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating a construction (10) having a functional side (12). The method includes the steps of: supplying a flexible substrate (20); attaching one or more structures (30) to the substrate (20) on a surface or side thereof facing the functional side (12) of the construction (10); and forming one or more features, for example, such as fibrils (39), on at least one of the structures (30), wherein the features have at least one dimension which is at least one of micro-sized or nano-sized.

Abstract: Compositions comprising thiol-terminated polythioether prepolymers, polyepoxides and non-chromate corrosion inhibitors suitable for use in aerospace sealant applications are disclosed. Sealants prepared using the compositions adhere to a variety of aerospace substrates following exposure to aerospace fluids.

Abstract: An environmentally friendly laminate structure that provides improved print properties, wherein the laminate structure comprises a print film and an overlaminate film. The print film includes a print layer and a support layer. In one embodiment the print film further comprises an adhesive layer. In another embodiment the print film even further comprises a release liner. The print layer comprises a polymeric material and a silicone additive. The overlaminate material comprises a polymeric material. The overlaminate material may further comprise a functional material.

Abstract: Various stimuli-responsive polymers are described which exhibit changes in one or more physical properties upon exposure to a stimulus. The polymers are acrylic polymers and include particular end blocks with stimuli-responsive groups. Also described are various adhesives that include the stimuli-responsive polymers.

Abstract: Compositions comprising thiol-terminated polythioether prepolymers, polyepoxides and non-chromate corrosion inhibitors suitable for use in aerospace sealant applications are disclosed. Sealants prepared using the compositions adhere to a variety of aerospace substrates following exposure to aerospace fluids.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyurea compositions comprising the reaction products of a polyformal-isocyanate prepolymer and a curing agent comprising an amine. The compositions are useful as sealants in aerospace applications.

Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating a construction (10) having a functional side (12). The method includes the steps of: supplying a flexible substrate (20); attaching one or more structures (30) to the substrate (20) on a surface or side thereof facing the functional side (12) of the construction (10); and forming one or more features, for example, such as fibrils (39), on at least one of the structures (30), wherein the features have at least one dimension which is at least one of micro-sized or nano-sized.

Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating a construction (10) having a functional side (12). The method includes the steps of: supplying a flexible substrate (20); attaching one or more structures (30) to the substrate (20) on a surface or side thereof facing the functional side (12) of the construction (10); and forming one or more features, for example, such as fibrils (39), on at least one of the structures (30), wherein the features have at least one dimension which is at least one of micro-sized or nano-sized.

Abstract: Methods and/or systems for printing or otherwise evincing temporary indicia on media with disappearing inks are described along with suitable disappearing ink formulations and media constructions for executing the same. In particular embodiments, the methods and/or systems described employ a plurality of disappearing inks with different disappearing rates. In one embodiment, a barrier layer that is selectively used to cover a major surface of the media is employed to substantially block or otherwise regulate a rate of phase transitions (e.g., evaporation and/or sublimation) experienced by ink borne by the media.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyurea compositions comprising the reaction products of a polyformal-isocyanate prepolymer and a curing agent comprising an amine. The compositions are useful as sealants in aerospace applications.

Abstract: An environmentally friendly laminate structure that provides improved print properties, wherein the laminate structure comprises a print film and an overlaminate film. The print film includes a print layer and a support layer. In one embodiment the print film further comprises an adhesive layer. In another embodiment the print film even further comprises a release liner. The print layer comprises a polymeric material and a silicone additive. The overlaminate material comprises a polymeric material. The overlaminate material may further comprise a functional material.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive composition and laminate and having superior adhesive and damping properties is provided. The adhesive laminate includes an acrylic damping composition comprising a graft copolymer having an acrylic backbone and macromonomer side chains.