Abstract: Polymerizable fluorinated polyethers are formed by Michael-type addition of a reactive fluorinated polyether to a poly(meth)acryl compound. The polymerizable fluorinated polyethers may be used to form composite articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to articles such as protective films and displays having a fluorochemical surface layer comprising an antistatic agent and the reaction products of at least one fluoropolyether (meth)acryl compound and at least 50 wt-% of non-fluorinated crosslinking agent(s).

Abstract: An economic, optically transmissive, stain and ink repellent, durable low refractive index fluoropolymer composition for use in an antireflection film or coupled to an optical display. In one aspect of the invention, the composition is formed from the reaction product of a fluoropolymer or reactive fluoropolymer, an amino silane ester coupling agent or ester equivalent, a multi-olefinic crosslinker, and optional surface modified inorganic particles or sol gel precursors.

Abstract: Antireflective films and low refractive index compositions are described. The low refractive index layer comprises the reaction product of a composition comprising at least one free-radically polymerizable material having a high fluorine content, and at least one free-radically polymerizable fluoropolyether urethane material.

Abstract: Antireflective films are described having a surface layer comprising a the reaction product of a polymerizable low refractive index composition comprising at least one fluorinated free-radically polymerizable material and surface modified inorganic nanoparticles. A high refractive index layer is coupled to the low refractive index layer. In one emboidiment, the high refractive index layer comprises surface modified inorganic nanoparticles dispersed in a crosslinked organic material. The antireflective film is preferably durable, exhibiting a haze of less than 1.0% after 25 wipes with steel wool using a 3.2 cm mandrel and a mass of 1000 grams.

Abstract: Antireflective films and low refractive index compositions are described. The low refractive index layer comprises the reaction product of a composition comprising at least one free-radically polymerizable material having a high fluorine content, and at least one free-radically polymerizable fluoropolyether urethane material.

Abstract: The invention relates to display and protective articles having a fluorochemical surface layer, and methods of making such articles. The invention also relates to fluoropolyether acrylate compositions.

Abstract: A compound is prepared, suitable for forming fluoroelastomers, having the unique features of a low glass transition temperature and desirable permeation resistance. The compound generally comprises two primary components. The first component is an amorphous copolymer including interpolymerized units derived from one or more perfluorinated ethers. The second component is a curable component including at least one filler having at least 10 parts per 100 parts of the first component. Upon vulcanization the resulting elastomeric compound has desirable physical characteristics as indicated by the durometer, the retraction at lower temperatures (TR-10) and permeation resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to display and protective articles having a fluorochemical surface layer, and methods of making such articles. The invention also relates to fluoropolyether acrylate compositions.

Abstract: High purity fluoropolymers are obtained by the emulsion polymerization process, removing essentially all ions and coagulating the polymer essentially without adding ions. These polymers are useful in the field of electronic devices.

Abstract: A composition and method for making a fluoroelastomer is disclosed. The composition comprises a fluoroelastomer containing chlorine and an organic compound containing at least an hydride function. The hydride function has the formula MH where M is Si, Ge, Sn or Pb.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a substrate having a fluoropolymer on at least one of its surfaces wherein one of the substrates or the fluoropolymer comprises a hydride function MH wherein M is Si, Ge, Sn or Pb. The invention further comprises articles comprising the substrate and fluoropolymer; a method of bonding the fluoropolymer to the substrate; a fluoropolymer composition that contains the fluoropolymer, a polyhydroxy cure composition, and an organic composition comprising the hydride function MH; a premix that contains the fluoropolymer and the hydride function MH; and a fluoropolymer composition that comprises (a) a thermoplastic fluoropolymer comprising Cl, Brand/or I atoms and (b) an organic compound that comprises the hydride function MH.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable composition comprising a fluoropolymer comprising interpolymerized units derived from (i) CF2═CF—Rf, wherein Rf is fluorine or a C1-C8 perfluoroalkyl, (ii) at toast about 10 mole percent of a hydrogen-containing C2-C9 olefin, based on the total moles of said CF2═CFRf and said olefin, (iii) an average of two or more bromine atoms including one or more terminal bromine atom(s) per fluoropolymer chain, (iv) optionally CX2═CX—R, wherein each X is independently H, F, or Cl and R is a halogen or a C1-C8 alkyl or alkenyl group that may include one or more ether linkage(s), (v) optionally a bromine-containing cure site monomer; (b) optionally, a peroxide curing agent; and (c) optionally, a crosslinking co-agent. The invention also provides methods of making and using such fluoropolymer compositions.

Abstract: High purity fluoropolymers are obtained by the emulsion polymerization process, removing essentially all ions and coagulating the polymer essentially without adding ions. These polymers are useful in the field of electronic devices.

Abstract: Provided is a co-curable blend comprising (a) a fluoroplastic comprising (i) bromine atoms, iodine atoms, and combinations thereof, and (ii) units derived from a fluorinated monomer, and a peroxide curable fluoroelastomer gum. The invention also provides a composition comprising a fluoroplastic comprising (i) bromine atoms, iodine atoms, and combinations thereof and (ii) units derived from a fluorinated monomer, peroxide curable fluoroelastomer gum, a peroxide curative, and optionally a coagent. The fluoroplastic has an MFI no greater than 5 g/10 min., and/or an average particle size greater than 100 nm. The invention also provides a method of making a fluoropolymer blend and cured articles.

Abstract: High purity fluoropolymers are obtained by the emulsion polymerization process, removing essentially all ions and coagulating the polymer essentially without adding ions. These polymers are useful in the field of electronic devices.

Abstract: A compound is prepared, suitable for forming fluoroelastomers, having the unique features of a low glass transition temperature and desirable permeation resistance. The compound generally comprises two primary components. The first component is an amorphous copolymer including interpolymerized units derived from one or more perfluorinated ethers. The second component is a curable component including at least one filler having at least 10 parts per 100 parts of the first component. Upon vulcanization the resulting elastomeric compound has desirable physical characteristics as indicated by the durometer, the retraction at lower temperatures (TR-10) and permeation resistance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable composition comprising a fluoropolymer comprising interpolymerized units derived from (i) CF2═CF—Rf, wherein Rf is fluorine or a C1-C8 perfluoroalkyl, (ii) at least about 10 mole percent of a hydrogen-containing C2-C9 olefin, based on the total moles of said CF2═CFRf and said olefin, (iii) an average of two or more bromine atoms including one or more terminal bromine atom(s) per fluoropolymer chain, (iv) optionally CX2═CX—R, wherein each X is independently H, F, or Cl and R is a halogen or a C1-C8 alkyl or alkenyl group that may include one or more ether linkage(s), (v) optionally a bromine-containing cure site monomer; (b) optionally, a peroxide curing agent; and (c) optionally, a crosslinking co-agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable fluoroelastomer composition comprising: (a) a fluoroelastomer comprising a cure site component having a halogen capable of participation in a peroxide cure reaction; (b) an organic peroxide; and (c) a siloxane or silazane comprising one or more —SiH groups. The curable fluoroelastomer compositions generally show improved processing and the resulting cured fluoroelastomers generally have improved mechanical and physical properties.

Abstract: Curable fluoroelastomer compositions having improved compression set after curing are provided, as well as compositions that are of relatively high purity. These compositions include a hydrogen-containing fluoroelastomer having interpolymerized units derived from a cure-site monomer, a curative (optionally with a co-agent), and an organo-onium. When the fluoroelastomer contains units derived from vinylidene fluoride, the composition is essentially free from an inorganic acid acceptor. Methods of improving the compression of cured fluoroelastomer and cured fluoroelastomers having improved compression set are also provided.