Abstract: Copolymers prepared by a reaction of (1) an unactivated olefin, (2) an activated olefin, and (3) a hydroxyl functional activated olefin and/or a hydroxyl functional unactivated olefin are described. The copolymers have a backbone of polar vinyl monomers and non-polar alkene monomers, with pendant hydroxyl functional groups. The copolymers are well suited for optically clear, pressure sensitive, polyurethane and/or barrier adhesives.

Abstract: Copolymers prepared by a reaction of (1) an unactivated olefin, (2) an activated olefin, and (3) a hydroxyl functional activated olefin and/or a hydroxyl functional unactivated olefin are described. The copolymers have a backbone of polar vinyl monomers and non-polar alkene monomers, with pendant hydroxyl functional groups. The copolymers are well suited for optically clear, pressure sensitive, polyurethane and/or barrier adhesives.

Abstract: Disclosed are reactive functionalized, PIB grafted polymers having an architecture of one or more pendent polyisobutylene moieties grafted on to an organic backbone, wherein the backbone is not polyisobutylene and contains at least one telechelic, reactive functionality. Also a process for making the reactive functionalized, PIB grafted polymer s and curable compositions comprising the reactive functionalized, PIB grafted polymers.

Abstract: The present invention discloses polymers prepared from polar vinyl monomers and non-polar olefin monomers with the polymers having high olefin content and high weight average molecular weights as well as methods of preparing them. The inventive polymers possess interesting properties that make them particularly attractive in several industrial applications.

Abstract: Benzoylthiourea or benzoylthiourethane derivatives as cure accelerators in primers for two step adhesive systems are provided.

Abstract: The present invention discloses polymers prepared from polar vinyl monomers and non-polar olefin monomers with the polymers having high olefin content and high weight average molecular weights as well as methods of preparing them. The inventive polymers possess interesting properties that make them particularly attractive in several industrial applications.

Abstract: An adhesive composition which lacks functional groups containing reactive hydrogen moieties and contains no post-polymerization chemical crosslinker finds use in transdermal drug delivery systems. The invention enables the administration of drugs containing a reactive functional group, which drugs have heretofore not been able to be administered by the transdermal route using conventional acrylic adhesives.

Abstract: Disclosed are reactive functionalized, PIB grafted polymers having an architecture of one or more pendent polyisobutylene moieties grafted on to an organic backbone, wherein the backbone is not polyisobutylene and contains at least one telechelic, reactive functionality. Also a process for making the reactive functionalized, PIB grafted polymer s and curable compositions comprising the reactive functionalized, PIB grafted polymers.

Abstract: Benzoylthiourea or benzoylthiourethane derivatives as cure accelerators in primers for two step adhesive systems are provided.

Abstract: Silicone acrylic hybrid compositions prepared by reacting together silicone polymers, silicone resins, and silyl containing acrylic polymers are useful in adhesive compositions that find use in skin contact applications.

Abstract: Silicone acrylic hybrid compositions prepared by reacting together silicone polymers, silicone resins, and silyl containing acrylic polymers are useful in adhesive compositions that find use in skin contact applications.

Abstract: A dispersion of polymer particles, the particle containing, on average, one or more living radicals each, the radicals not being chemically protected. Further disclosed is a free radical polymerization process resulting in a dispersion containing polymer particles having on average one or more living radicals. The process involves carefully regulating the polymerization conditions to produce small size particles under monomer-starved conditions containing, on average, more than one living radical in every particle. These living polymer radicals can be further reacted to form polymers with a controlled architecture.

Abstract: Polymer dispersion forms a non-tacky film when dry. Under the application of a suitable impulse the morphology of the film is disrupted and the film becomes tacky. The compositions of the invention find use as thermally activated films and coatings, especially pressure sensitive adhesives.

Abstract: A dispersion of polymer particles, the particle containing, on average, one or more living radicals each, the radicals not being chemically protected. Further disclosed is a free radical polymerization process resulting in a dispersion containing polymer particles having on average one or more living radicals. The process involves carefully regulating the polymerization conditions to produce small size particles under monomer-starved conditions containing, on average, more than one living radical in every particle. These living polymer radicals can be further reacted to form polymers with a controlled architecture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersion of polymer particles, the particle containing, on average, more than 1 living radicals each, the radicals not being chemically protected. The invention is also directed to a free radical polymerization process resulting in a dispersion containing polymer particles having on average one or more living radicals. The process involves carefully regulating the polymerization conditions to produce small size particles under monomer-starved conditions containing, on average, more than one living radical in every particle. These living polymer radicals can be further reacted to form polymers with a controlled architecture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersion of polymer particles, the particle containing, on average, more than 1 living radicals each, the radicals not being chemically protected. The invention is also directed to a free radical polymerization process resulting in a dispersion containing polymer particles having on average one or more living radicals. The process involves carefully regulating the polymerization conditions to produce small size particles under monomer-starved conditions containing, on average, more than one living radical in every particle. These living polymer radicals can be further reacted to form polymers with a controlled architecture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersion of polymer particles, the particle containing, on average, more than 1 living radicals each, the radicals not being chemically protected. The invention is also directed to a free radical polymerization process resulting in a dispersion containing polymer particles having on average one or more living radicals. The process involves carefully regulating the polymerization conditions to produce small size particles under monomer-starved conditions containing, on average, more than one living radical in every particle. These living polymer radicals can be further reacted to form polymers with a controlled architecture.

Abstract: An adhesive composition which lacks functional groups containing reactive hydrogen moieties and contains no post-polymerization chemical crosslinker finds use in transdermal drug delivery systems. The invention enables the administration of drugs containing a reactive functional group, which drugs have heretofore not been able to be administered by the transdermal route using conventional acrylic adhesives.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive compositions for use in transdermal drug delivery systems comprising an adhesive composition which is tolerant to plasticization by cutaneous penetration enhancers contained in the transdermal drug formulation are disclosed. Specifically, the pressure sensitive adhesive composition of the present invention comprises an acrylic copolymer prepared from (i) at least 40% by weight of th total monomer composition of alkyl acrylate monomers with a Tg of -90 to 0.degree. C., (ii) 0-15% by weight of the total monomer composition of monomers with a Tg of 0 to 250.degree. C., and (iii) 10-60% by weight of the total monomer composition of substituted acrylamides or methacrylamides having the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is H or CH.sub.3,R.sub.2 is H or CH.sub.3, andR.sub.3 is (a) CH.sub.3,(b) C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --CH.sub.3 where n is 0 through 17, or(c) substituents of the formula: ##STR2## where m is 0 through 10, and optionally(iv) at least 0.