Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a multilayer structure comprising an organic barrier layer, adhesive layer and substrate, comprising the following steps (a) providing a carrier film, (b) wherein a major part of the surface of the carrier film is provided with a release agent chosen from (i) an organic release layer, which organic release layer has the capacity to effect a releasable bond from the surface of the carrier film and a non-releasable bond with the surface of an organic barrier layer to be applied on the release layer and/or (ii) a metal layer on the carrier film which adheres stronger to the carrier film than to the organic barrier layer, (c) providing an organic barrier layer on the release agent, (d) providing an adhesive layer on the organic barrier layer, and bonding the organic barrier layer with said adhesive to a substrate, and (e) stripping said carrier film from the multilayer structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a composite layer, by applying an oligomeric organic compound layer on a substrate with a metal or metal oxide layer by vapour deposition, comprising the steps of (a) providing a substrate layer, (b) applying a metal or metal oxide layer under reduced pressure on said substrate, and (c) vapour depositing the oligomeric organic compound on the metal or metal oxide layer while the film remains at reduced pressure, wherein the oligomeric compound is evaporated from an oligomeric or polymeric compound comprising a stabiliser, or wherein the oligomeric compound is amorphous, or has a high solubility in certain solvents.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for making a multilayer structure with a printed pattern by providing a film substrate having a crystalline organic compound layer, wherein the substrate optionally has a metal or metaloxide layer between the film substrate and the organic compound layer; applying a printed pattern via a plurality of printing rolls wherein the following steps are performed: optionally, applying as a first layer a primer over the whole surface, applying one or more ink layers on the film to obtain a printed pattern, and optionally, applying a cover varnish to obtain a film substrate with a crystalline organic compound layer and a printed pattern. The invention further relates to a laminate comprising a multilayer structure and a plastic film; the laminate preferably comprises a primer substantially covering the whole surface of the organic compound layer, on which primer the print is present.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laminate comprising two plastic films and (optionally in between a metal or metal oxide layer and) a layer of an organic compound other than triazine, the laminate having a lamination strength of about 2 N/inch or more as measured in a 90 degree tensile testing at 30 mm/min. The invention further relates to a composite layer, suitable for said laminate. The invention further relates to laminate having a crystalline organic compound other than triazine to improve the barrier properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laminate comprising two plastic films and in between a metal or metaloxide layer and a crystalline triazine layer, the laminate having a lamination strength of about 2 N/inch or more as measured in a 90 degree tensile testing at 30 mm/min. The invention further relates to a composite layer, comprising a metal or metal oxide, and a triazine layer comprising a triazine compound suitable for said laminate. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of a composite layer, comprising the step of applying a triazine layer on a substrate with a metal or metal oxide layer by vapor deposition of the triazine compound, wherein the process comprises (a) applying to the metal or metal oxide layer a compound other than a triazine compound, (b) vapor depositing the triazine compound on the metal or metal oxide layer while the compound is at least in part in a liquid state.

Abstract: The invention relates to a substrate comprising a layer of crystalline triazine with a protective compound having a retention of oxygen barrier at 85% RH of about 50% or better. The protective compound preferably contains an azine-formaldehyde or phenol-formaldehyde resin, preferably with an hydroxy-functional polymer, and is cured.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a composite material, said composite material comprising a substrate and a layer on the substrate, comprising a vapor-depositing step in which a compound comprising a triazine compound is deposited on the substrate at a pressure below 1000 Pa, whereby the layer is formed, wherein during the vapor-depositing step the temperature of the substrate lies between ?15° C. and +125° C. The invention further relates to a composite material, obtainable by the process as disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of melam deposited on a substrate, in applications requiring high humidity resistance, such as further processing comprising retort or metal deposition, or applications such as solar or display. Melam to melamine ratio (w/w) in the barrier layer is in the range from 3:1 to 50:1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laminate comprising two plastic films and (optionally in between a metal or metal oxide layer and) a layer of an organic compound other than triazine, the laminate having a lamination strength of about 2 N/inch or more as measured in a 90 degree tensile testing at 30 mm/min. The invention further relates to a composite layer, suitable for said laminate. The invention further relates to laminate having a crystalline organic compound other than triazine to improve the barrier properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laminate comprising two plastic films and in between a metal or metaloxide layer and a crystalline triazine layer, the laminate having a lamination strength of about 2 N/inch or more as measured in a 90 degree tensile testing at 30 mm/min. The invention further relates to a composite layer, comprising a metal or metal oxide, and a triazine layer comprising a triazine compound suitable for said laminate. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of a composite layer, comprising the step of applying a triazine layer on a substrate with a metal or metal oxide layer by vapour deposition of the triazine compound, wherein the process comprises (a) applying to the metal or metal oxide layer a compound other than a triazine compound, (b) vapour depositing the triazine compound on the metal or metal oxide layer while the compound is at least in part in a liquid state.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a composite material, said composite material comprising a substrate and a layer on the substrate, comprising a vapour-depositing step in which a compound comprising a triazine compound is deposited on the substrate at a pressure below 1000 Pa, whereby the layer is formed, wherein during the vapour-depositing step the temperature of the substrate lies between ?15° C. and +125° C. The invention further relates to a composite material, obtainable by the process as disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a composite material, said composite material comprising a substrate and a layer on the substrate, comprising a vapor-depositing step in which a compound comprising a triazine compound is deposited on the substrate at a pressure below 1000 Pa, whereby the layer is formed, wherein during the vapor-depositing step the temperature of the substrate lies between ?15 ° C. and +125 ° C. The invention further relates to a composite material, obtainable by the process as disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a substrate comprising a layer of crystalline triazine with a protective compound having a retention of oxygen barrier at 85% RH of about 50% or better. The protective compound preferably contains an azine-formaldehyde or phenol-formaldehyde resin, preferably with an hydroxy-functional polymer, and is cured.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laminate comprising two plastic films and in between a crystalline triazine layer, the laminate having a lamination strength of about 2 N/inch or more as measured in a 90 degree tensile testing at 30 mm/min. The laminate can be used for packaging, such as carton based fruit juice and diary products packaging; retortable packaging, displays and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a composite material, said composite material comprising a substrate and a layer on the substrate, comprising a vapour-depositing step in which a compound comprising a triazine compound is deposited on the substrate at a pressure below 1000 Pa, whereby the layer is formed, wherein during the vapour-depositing step the temperature of the substrate lies between ?15 ° C. and +125 ° C. The invention further relates to a composite material, obtainable by the process as disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a composite material comprising a substrate, a first layer and a second layer, comprising a first vapor-depositing step, wherein a first compound is vapor-deposited on the substrate, whereby the first layer is formed, and a second vapor-depositing step, wherein a second compound comprising a triazine compound is vapor-deposited on the first layer, whereby the second layer is formed, whereby the first and second vapor-depositing steps are carried out in such a way that the first layer comprises between 0 wt. % and 10 wt. % of a triazine compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to photoresist composition suitable for use at 10-165 nm comprising: (a) a polymeric binder (b) a photoactive compound (c) a dissolution inhibitor, the dissolution inhibitor comprising at least (i) two aromatic groups, (ii) fluorine and (iii) a blocked acid group which when unblocked has a pKa<12. Preferred dissolution inhibitors are optionally blocked bisphenol derivates in which the bridging carbon atom is substituted with a fluorinated aliphatic group.

Abstract: Process for producing a nano-porous polymeric material, characterized in that the process comprises the steps of: a. incorporating a chemical blowing agent in the form of nano-particles in the polymeric material, b. decomposing the chemical blowing agent in its gaseous reaction products. The process may be used for the production of anti-reflective coatings, a bio-degradable scaffold for tissue engineering, an isolation coating, a dielectric interlayer, a membrane, a nano-reactor.

Abstract: Method for producing microchips by using immersion lithography, wherein the immersion fluid comprises an additive so that the refractive index of the immersion fluid is increased relative to the fluid not comprising the additive. The exposure light in the method has improved resolution, so that microchips having an increased integration density are obtained. The invention also relates to the immersion fluid and an apparatus for immersion lithography, comprising the immersion fluid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite material and a process for manufacturing the composite material by applying at least a single organic barrier layer to a substrate to reduce the oxygen permeability of the substrate. Depending on the intended application, the composite material may also include an outer cover layer over the barrier layer to improve moisture resistance. The preferred materials are triazines, particularly melamine, that are vapor-deposited onto the substrate to form a thin, durable transparent barrier layer.