Abstract: A composition which is cured upon exposure to ultraviolet light in the absence of solvent is disclosed. The liquid composition is prepared by combining a liquid maleate polyester and at least one of a vinyl compound and an allyl functional compound. A photoinitiator is then added to the polymerizable liquid composition. A substrate is impregnated with the polymerizable liquid composition and exposed to actinic energy of a sufficient dosage for a sufficient amount of time to polymerize the composition to a sufficient degree to impart useful properties to the substrate. The composition can be used as a binder for fiberglass insulation, in the manufacture of transparent or semi-transparent paper and to manufacture paper for use in photocopy machines.

Abstract: A free-radical radiation curable composition comprising:a) at least one compound containing one to six vinyl ether groups; andb) at least one compound containing a urethane backbone with one to six maleate and/or fumarate end groups,wherein the ratio of vinyl ether groups to maleate and/or fumarate groups is in the range of about 1 to about 1:5.

Abstract: A free-radical radiation curable composition comprising:a) at least one compound containing from one to about six vinyl ether groups; andb) at least one product obtainable by the reaction of a half-ester of maleic and/or fumaric acid with an epoxy functionalized compound,wherein the ratio of vinyl ether groups to maleate and/or fumarate groups is in the range of about 5:1 to about 1:5.

Abstract: A free-radical radiation curable composition comprising:a) at least one compound containing from one to about six vinyl ether groups; andb) at least one compound containing a saturated backbone and at least one maleate or fumarate end group per molecule,wherein the ratio of vinyl ether groups to maleate or fumarate groups in the composition is in the range of about 5:1 to about 1:5.

Abstract: A composition which is cured upon exposure to ultraviolet light in the absence of solvent is disclosed. The liquid composition is prepared by combining a liquid maleate polyester and at least one of a vinyl compound and an allyl functional compound. A photoinitiator is then added to the polymerizable liquid composition. A substrate is impregnated with the polymerizable liquid composition and exposed to actinic energy of a sufficient dosage for a sufficient amount of time to polymerize the composition to a sufficient degree to impart useful properties to the substrate. The composition can be used as a binder for fiberglass insulation, in the manufacture of transparent or semi-transparent paper and to manufacture paper for use in photocopy machines.

Abstract: Substantially hydroxy free, liquid, ultraviolet-curable compositions comprise cationically polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated material including a vinyl ether-terminated polyurethane which is the reaction product of isocyanate-reactive material including a monohydric vinyl ether and a diisocyanate having the formula: ##STR1## in which R is an alkylene group containing from 1-10 carbon atoms, this polyurethane having a number average molecular weight in the range of from 2000 to 6000, and a curing effective amount of a cationic photoinitiator which initiates a cationic cure when exposed to ultraviolet light, but less than 1% thereof based on the weight of the unsaturated material subjected to polymerization. These coatings are applied with a thickness of from 1 to 10 mils and cured with ultraviolet light, and they are particularly adapted to provide primary and single coatings for optical glass fiber.

Abstract: A light-curable ethylenically unsaturated liquid coating composition which cures to provide low modulus coatings adapted for the primary or single coat coating of optical glass fiber and having improved adhesion is disclosed. This composition comprises:(1) an acrylate-terminated polyurethane oligomer;(2) a monoethylenically unsaturated liquid having a glass transition temperature, measured on a homopolymer thereof, below about 0.degree. C. and which reduces the glass transition temperature of the coating; and(3) a silsesquioxane oligomer polyacrylate which is the condensation reaction product of about two moles of hydroxyalkyl acrylate in which the alkyl group contains from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, with about one mole of a silsesquioxane polysilanol, the proportion of the silsesquioxane oligomer polyacrylate is in the range of from about 2% to about 60% of the weight of the coating composition.

Abstract: A non-wound three piece golf ball which includes a spherical center, an intermediate mantle of elastomeric material covering the center and a molded cover forming the outside surface of the ball. The golf ball has the performance and feel of a three-piece ball. The golf ball has physical specifications which include diameter, 1.680-1.695 inches; hardness (Shore C) 60-95; and coefficient of restitution 0.695-0.810. The center comprises 90-100 parts by weight cis-1, 4 polybutadiene, 20-35 parts by weight cross linking agent, and 10-30 parts by weight filler. The mantle comprises from 90-100 parts by weight cis-1, 4 polybutadiene, 0-10 parts by weight natural rubber, 35-40 parts by weight cross-linking agent and 1-4 parts by weight filler.