Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for coating substrates, comprising the steps: a) provision of a substrate, b) application of a composition to a first side of the substrate, the composition containing an inorganic compound and the inorganic compound containing at least one metal and/or semimetal selected from the group consisting of Sc, Y, Ti, Zr, Nb, V, Cr, Mo, W, Mn, Fe, Co, B, Al, In, Tl, Si, Ge, Sn, Zn, Pb, Sb, Bi or mixtures thereof and at least one element selected from the group consisting of Te, Se, S, O, Sb, As, P, N, C, Ga or mixtures thereof, c) drying of the composition applied in step b), d) application of at least one coating to the first side of the substrate to which the composition is applied in step b), the coating containing is a silane of the general formula (Z1)Si(OR)3, in which Z1 is R, OR or Gly (Gly=3-glycidyloxypropyl) and R is an alkyl radical having 1 to 18 carbon atoms and all R may be identical or different, oxide particles selected from the oxides of Ti, Si, Zr, Al, Y

Abstract: An uncured fiber reinforced assembly that includes a reinforcement layer containing a fibrous material and at least one highly reactive curing agent. A matrix film layer is applied to the reinforcement layer so that it does not substantially impregnate the reinforcement layer. The matrix film layer includes at least one uncured epoxy resin and at least one latent epoxy curing agent. The assembly is designed for use in making snowboards and skis.

Abstract: A multilayer adhesive tape comprising a substrate and at least two layers of a pressure sensitive adhesive applied to the substrate. The at least two layers of adhesive comprise an underlayer of adhesive applied to the substrate and an overlayer of adhesive applied over the underlayer. The underlayer of adhesive has a relatively lower flowability than the overlayer of adhesive and overlayer of adhesive has a relatively greater tackiness than the underlayer of adhesive.

Abstract: Method of coating a web-form carrier material with an aqueously dispersed composition, the composition being applied to the carrier material with a suitable applicator with a coatweight of at least 10 g/m2 (dry) and the subsequent drying of the coated carrier material taking place in a suspension drying unit.

Abstract: Repositionable self-adhesive giftwrap for decoratively wrapping an article and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed. In embodiments, the giftwrap includes a substrate sheet having a first surface and a second surface. A decorative ink layer is applied to the first surface and a release coating layer is applied to the first surface over the decorative ink layer. The decorative ink layer resides between the substrate sheet and the release coating layer. Further, the giftwrap includes an adhesive layer applied to the second surface of the substrate sheet that is configured to adhere the giftwrap to the article. The release coating layer allows the adhesive layer of the second surface to be removed from the release coating layer of the first surface without removing portions of the decorative ink layer where the giftwrap overlaps and where the adhesive layer of the second surface of a portion of the substrate contacts release coating of the first surface of another portion of the substrate.

Abstract: Multilayer laminate comprising at least two pressure-sensitive adhesive layers and a carrier layer located between the pressure-sensitive adhesive layers and comprising a synthetic polymer.

Abstract: A method of making a pressure-sensitive adhesive assembly, the method including coating a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition that includes a silicone polymer on a first major surface of a first release liner to form a first layer, coating a composition on the first layer to form a second layer, the composition of the second layer including an elastomer, at least one of the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition of the first layer and the composition of the second layer being in an uncured state during the coating of the second layer, and curing at least one of the first layer and the second layer, the first pressure-sensitive adhesive composition of the multi-layer assembly exhibiting a release force to the release liner of no greater than 100 gram per 0.5 inch width after the multi-layer assembly has been stored for 46 days at 120° F.

Abstract: A product and method for displaying athletic data and certain information on skin is described. Said information being, but not limited to, an athlete's pacing goals for an athletic event, a course map, or other event information helpful to an athlete while competing in an athletic event. Said information preferably being displayed in the form of a temporary tattoo that can be applied to an athlete's skin so that the information is readily available and convenient to use during the event.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing a double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) sheet of a nonwoven fabric substrate, whereby the inherent performance of the PSA is more fully exploited using an aqueous dispersion-type PSA composition. This method comprises preparing an aqueous dispersion-type PSA composition and a nonwoven fabric substrate serving as a support. The method also comprises forming PSA layers which impregnate the substrate and which are obtained by drying the composition. These PSA layers impregnate the substrate so that the area of gaps observed in a vertical cross-section perpendicular to the machine direction of the substrate is about 500 ?m2/400 ?m or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an ultra-thin soft conductive cloth, which includes the steps of providing a cloth interwoven with artificial fibers, thermal calendering the cloth at least once to reduce the thickness and increase the softness, and electroless plating the thermal calendered cloth for metallization, so as to form the ultra-thin soft conductive cloth having electromagnetic shielding effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to isomeric nonyl benzoates, processes for their preparation, mixtures of the same with alkyl phthalate, alkyl adipate, or alkyl cyclohexanedicarboxylate, and also to the use of these mixtures.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive stencil including a thermoplastic resin film on which a porous resin layer and a porous reinforcing layer are formed in succession. A porous fibrous layer may be disposed between the porous resin layer and the porous reinforcing layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive tape and to a method for its manufacture, the tape comprising: (A) a heat-activatable adhesive resin layer, wherein the resin is a polymer of one or more monomers selected from the group consisting of olefins, and (B) a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, comprising an acrylic-type pressure sensitive adhesive, wherein said pressure sensitive adhesive layer is permanently and directly bonded to a first major surface of said heat-activatable adhesive layer. The present invention also relates to an intermediate article comprising the heat-activatable adhesive resin layer (A) releasably bonded to a support layer, to a composite article comprising the adhesive tape and a rubber article bonded to the second major surface of the heat-activatable layer (A), and to a vehicle comprising the composite article.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive optical film with a pressure sensitive adhesive layer laminated on at least one surface of an optical film, wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive layer has a value of no more than 5 N/25 mm for a P0 which is initial 90° peel strength at 23° C. and by a peeling speed of 300 mm/minute after an autoclave processing under a condition of 50° C.×5 atm×15 minutes, and a ratio (P1/P0) of a P1 to a P0 is no less than 2, which P1 is 90° peel strength after heating by a peeling speed of 300 mm/minute and at 23° C. after the pressure sensitive adhesive layer is given the above-mentioned autoclave processing and is furthermore given a heat-treatment at 80° C. for 2 hours.

Abstract: The invention is a paper/plastic laminate suitable for use in office, midrange and high-speed traditional laser and digital copiers and digital printers, and other like equipment using heat set fuser toner adhesion as the method for fusing/bonding an ink to a paper. The paper/plastic laminate comprises a paper web laminated to a plastic film using 100% solids, or solventless, adhesives. The plastic film includes at least one printed image thereon. Employing solventless adhesive technology in the laminating process yields a more dimensionally stable paper/plastic laminate when the laminate is re-exposed to heat and the ability to make lighter paper/plastic laminates than otherwise possible using solvated or waterborne adhesives.

Abstract: A system and a method for coating two sides of a laminate material is disclosed in which one side of the laminate material is coated with one substance and the second side is coated with a different substance. The method described is particularly suited for applying a substance providing balancing characteristics desirable in the end product to one side of the laminate material and applying a substance providing other characteristics desirable in the end product to the other side of the laminate material. For example, a balancing substance may be applied on one side of a kraft paper sheet and a substance providing structural bonding applied to the other side, thereby eliminating the need to use a discrete balancing sheet in a laminate. The kraft sheet thus coated may be used to form a laminate panel.

Abstract: A system and a method for coating two sides of a laminate material is disclosed in which one side of the laminate material is coated with one substance and the second side is coated with a different substance. The method described is particularly suited for applying a substance providing characteristics desirable in the manufacturing process to one side of the laminate material and applying a substance providing characteristics desirable in the end product to the other side of the laminate material. For example, a release agent may be applied on one side of a kraft paper sheet and phenolic resin on the other side, thereby eliminating the need to use release sheets in the manufacture of laminates. The kraft sheet thus coated may be used in a laminate product.

Abstract: An adhesive or coating composition prepared by mixing together at least one metathesizable highly-reactive cycloolefin (e.g., a norbornadiene) and a metathesis catalyst. The use of highly-reactive cycloolefins can provide exceptional adherence to a low-surface-tension substrate. Another embodiment is a two-part adhesive or coating system wherein the first part includes at least one first metathesizable material, and the second part includes at least one liquid metathesis oligomer or polymer and a metathesis catalyst.

Abstract: A multi-layer sheet material comprises a film, and adhesive layer and an optional release liner. The film is a polyester blend comprising first and second polyesters that are substantially amorphous and possess certain physical properties including softening temperature, E-modulus, elongation and residual stress.

Abstract: A continuous and flexible method and apparatus is provided for applying one or more coating materials to internal and/or external portions of a fiber batt to provide edge and surface coating layers on those surfaces of the fiber batt that will be exposed during subsequent use. The invention provides for the coating to be applied selectively all exposed surfaces of a fiber batt and provided internally within the fiber batt for later splitting into opposing edges, thereby improving both the manufacturing process and the consistency and flexibility of the resulting product by reducing or eliminating the need for subsequent manual coating of unfinished edge surfaces.

Abstract: A method of producing an adhesive article including the steps of applying release coating compound(s) to a second side of a liner backing; applying an adhesive onto a first side of said coated liner backing; crosslinking said adhesive with E-Beam radiation applied through the second side of said liner backing; and winding said article into a roll.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising a silicone free polyurea-based polymer, comprising a segmented copolymer, wherein the copolymer comprises repeating units of Formula I: wherein: each B is independently a polyvalent radical selected form a group consisting of arylene, aralkylene, cycloalkylene, polyoxyalkylene, or mixtures thereof; each D is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a phenyl group, a group that completes a ring structure that includes B to form a heterocycle, and mixtures thereof; each Z is independently a polyvalent radical having about 1 to about 20 carbon atoms; each Y is independently a polyoxyalkylene; m is an integer greater than zero; and a is zero or an integer greater than zero; and wherein the composition comprises a tackifier in an amount sufficient to provide the adhesive composition as a pressure sensitive adhesive and in an amount less than about 45 parts by weight tackifier per hundred part by we

Abstract: In a composite of vulcanizable rubber or rubber-like composition with one or more metal reinforcement elements embedded therein, the metal reinforcement element is coated with a polymer or non-cured rubber composition compatible with and co-polymerizable, co-vulcanizable or crosslinkable with said vulcanizable ruber composition to be reinforced, and additionally bearing functional groups either covalently bonding to the metal surface of said reinforcement element or forming covalent bonds with the outward directed first functional groups of a mono- or multimolecular layer of a bifunctional adhesion promoter intercalated between said metal and said coating and bound to said metal by its second functional groups. A cured rubber or rubber-like product, for instance a pneumatic tire, is obtained by vulcanization of such a composite.

Abstract: A treatment for silicone liner coatings after undergoing UV curing. The silicone coats a liner to facilitate its removal from the adhesive attached to a label. The silicone, while a liquid, forms a layer on the liner. UV radiation cures the liquid silicone and causes it to become a coherent, virtually solid layer. Heating the cured silicone layer and allowing it to rest for a short period of time then permits the immediate contact with it of the label's adhesive side without incurring inseparability of the silicone-coated liner from the adhesive-coated label.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive tape substrate is coated with an adhesive, and the adhesive is then printed with an ink or the like that acts as an adhesive-inhibiting masking or barrier along one or more continuous zones or lines. Tapes are formed in whole or in part by slitting along the continuous line or lines so defined. The technique is used to make transfer tapes, diaper fastener tabs, and other products.

Abstract: The present direction is directed to an article having a surface which operates as a substrate for receiving a no-slip surface or surface treatment and a method of applying the no-slip surface to the article. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the no-slip surface is formed from a static cling material. In another preferred embodiment of the invention, a conventional thermographic powder, such as a granular thermoplastic resin, deposited along a surface of the static cling material. The powdered substrate is then subjected to heat sufficient to melt or soften the powder and adhere it onto the static cling material.

Abstract: The invention provides coated abrasive products having as a backing material a barrier-coated tear-resistant laminate of fabric and paper overcoated on the barrier coating with an abrasive coating. The coated abrasive product is made by laminating at least one fabric sheet and at least one paper sheet with adhesive to provide a laminate having at least one major surface provided by the fabric sheet, coating the surface of the fabric with a barrier coating and coating the barrier coated surface with an abrasive layer.

Abstract: Process for the production of a multilayer coextrudate with a plastic layer that has release properties with respect to adhesives, where the materials producing the release properties are located within the plastic layer, where a first web is provided in production of the coextrudate on one side of which a layer of adhesive is located, after which the plastic layer with the release properties follows, which is in turn bonded to a second web. A multilayer coextrudate is characterized by the fact that at least two plastic films are provided, between which a layer of adhesive and a further layer that has release properties with respect to the adhesive are located.

Abstract: The present direction is directed to an article having a surface which operates as a substrate for receiving a no-slip surface or surface treatment and a method of applying the no-slip surface to the article. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the no-slip surface is formed from a conventional thermographic powder, such as a granular thermoplastic resin, which is deposited along the substrate. The powdered substrate is then subjected to heat sufficient to melt or soften the powder and adhere it onto the substrate. In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the no-slip surface is formed using a static cling material to provide a removable no-slip surface.

Abstract: A method and coating are provided for temporarily protecting a substrate or article during shipping, handling or storage by applying a removable protective coating over at least a portion of the substrate. The substrate may be flat or curved and may have zero, one or more functional coatings. A plurality of substrates with the protective coating of the invention may be arranged in a shipping container so that the protective coating reduces the possibility of damage to the substrate or optional functional coating. In one embodiment, the protective coating is the evaporation or reaction product of an aqueous coating composition containing a polyvinyl alcohol polymer which may be subsequently removed by aqueous washing, thermal decomposition or combustion. In another embodiment, the protective coating is formed by sputtering a substantially carbon coating onto the substrate. The carbon coating is subsequently removed by combustion.

Abstract: Described is a transferrable fibrous thermal interface. The interface comprises flocked thermally conductive fibers embedded in an adhesive in substantially vertical orientation with portions of the fibers extending out of the adhesive. An encapsulant fills spaces between the portions of the fibers that extend out of the adhesive and a release liner is on at least one outer surface of the interface.

Abstract: The invention is a paper/plastic laminate suitable for use in office, midrange and high-speed traditional laser and digital copiers and digital printers, and other like equipment using heat set fuser toner adhesion as the method for fusing/bonding an ink to a paper. The paper/plastic laminate comprises a paper web laminated to a plastic film using 100% solids adhesives. Employing 100% solids adhesive technology in the laminating process yields a more dimensionally stable paper/plastic laminate when the laminate is re-exposed to heat and the ability to make lighter paper/plastic laminates than otherwise possible using solvated or waterborne adhesives.

Abstract: A method of producing a coating of solvent-free pressure-sensitive adhesive systems on substrates, especially release-coated substrates, in which a fluid film is applied to a rotating roller by means of a fluid applicator, the pressure-sensitive adhesive system is applied in one or more layers to the fluid film by means of an adhesive applicator, and the roller is contacted with the substrate, so that the pressure-sensitive adhesive system is transferred from the roller to the substrate.

Abstract: Method and apparatus in which a first liquid is extruded through a porous printing plate to its printing surface, a second liquid is externally applied over the first liquid on the printing surface, and a sheet material is contacted with the printing surface in order to print the second liquid onto the sheet material. In some embodiments, the first liquid is a release agent, the second liquid is a printing agent, and a sheet material is contacted with the printing agent on the printing surface, whereby the release agent prevents the adhesion of the printing agent and the sheet material to the printing surface and thereby allows the sheet material to be easily separated from the printing surface. In some embodiments, the printing agent is an adhesive and the release agent prevents the adhesive from strongly adhering to or accumulating on the printing surface.

Abstract: An isocyanate adduct comprising the reaction product of a composition comprising in admixture a polyisocyanate, a silicone having dimethylsiloxane segments containing one or more of an isocyanate-reactive group bonded to said segments through an intermediate organic group, a reactant containing one or more of an isocyanate-reactive group, and one or more acid group or amine group, optionally an organic substance having one or more isocyanate-reactive groups, and compound providing counterion for said acid or amine group, wherein either the silicone, or the reactant, or both, have a single isocyanate-reactive group.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plurality of note posters from a planar vinyl sheet having a printed surface and an opposing adhesive surface provides for first printing a plurality of images upon the printed surface. Once it has been printed, the planar vinyl sheet is laid in a horizontal position with the adhesive surface facing upwards, and a liquid polymer adhesive is poured onto the adhesive surface such that the liquid polymer adhesive spreads across and evenly covers the planar vinyl sheet to form a polymer adhesive layer. The planar vinyl sheet is then die-cut around each of the plurality of images, thereby forming the plurality of note posters. The polymer adhesive layer forms a tacky surface on each of the plurality of note posters useful for removably securing a paper note to a surface.

Abstract: A method of producing dimensionally stable paper and/or paperboard products by treating a hygroreactive cellulosic fiber matrix with a hydrophobic sizing agent solution; and drying the treated fibers using heat and/or pressure so that the hydrophobic sizing agent penetrates the fiber matrix making it hydrophobic.

Abstract: Faceless PSA label constructions of this invention comprise a flexible substrate having a release surface, and a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive disposed on the release surface. A nonblocking continuous film that, in combination with the pressure-sensitive adhesive is sufficiently self supporting, is disposed over a surface of the layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive to render the pressure-sensitive adhesive tack free. The continuous film is selected from the group of film-forming polymers consisting of polyamide resins, polyester resins, polyurethane resins, polyacrylate resins, vinyl acetate resins and mixtures thereof having a tensile strength of at least 200 psi, and a percent elongation of at least 50. The continuous film can be applied sequentially or simultaneously with the PSA. For purposes of simultaneous application it is desired that the continuous film be formed from a material having a hot melt viscosity that is within a factor of about two times a hot melt viscosity for the PSA.

Abstract: Sheets to be coated with water-based coating material, for example a primer and a low adhesion backsize, are supplied from a feeder (1), in end-to-end overlapping relationship, to a dual coater (3) in which the sheets are coated individually on both sides. A sheet inserter (2) is provided, upstream of the dual coater, to insert sheets from a second supply into the sheets from the feeder (1). The dual coated sheets are dried as individual sheets or as a pseudo-web of overlapped sheets. The sheets are then overlapped, unless previously overlapped, and the direction of overlap changed, if necessary, to provide the trailing edge of each sheet on top of the leading edge of each succeeding sheet. The overlapped sheets are conveyed through an adhesive transfer station (7) where stripes (236) of at least partially dried adhesive are coated onto the dual coated sheets from a transfer belt (71).

Abstract: Prelaminate pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) constructions comprise, a first substrate, a coating or release material on a surface of the first substrate, a PSA layer disposed on the coating of release material, and a detackified layer (DL) disposed on a surface of the PSA layer to form a continuous film covering the PSA layer. In first and second embodiments of the construction the DL is activatable to form a tacky layer on top of the PSA layer for lamination with a second substrate. In a third embodiment, the DL includes constituents that when activated migrate into the PSA layer to expose the PSA layer tacky surface for lamination with a second substrate. The prelaminate PSA constructions are completely nonblocking to a minimum 24 hour blocking temperature of about 50° C. at pressure of about 40 kilopascals, thereby allowing such prelaminate PSA construction to be collected, stored, and or transported before being laminated without adhesive interference occurring between continuous layers.

Abstract: A versatile method for the manufacturing of image transfer sheets which provide users with cold transferring images without using supplemental heat in the course of image transfer to a wide variety of substrates includes printing an image with water-based ink onto an image transfer sheet that has a coating of water-accepting adhesive. A method of manufacturing image transfer sheets includes first applying a water impermeable layer onto a flexible substrate. A layer of water-activatable adhesive is applied upon the water impermeable layer. The adhesive is then dried in a dryer with dehumidified air. A water permeable detack layer is then applied upon the layer of adhesive. In a particular embodiment, the sheet further includes a water-accepting image holding layer in between the water-accepting adhesive layer and the water impermeable layer. The image holding layer becomes water-resisting when heated to within a range of activation temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved performance multilayer PSA constructions useful for making labels. In one embodiment the invention relates to a multilayer PSA construction comprising: (A) a multilayer adhesive laminate having an overall thickness of less than about 100 microns and comprising (I) at least one composite PSA layer comprising a continuous phase of a pressure sensitive adhesive and a discontinuous phase of non-adhesive filler particles, filler particle aggregate, or a mixture thereof, and (ii) at least one second PSA layer which is in contact with the composite layer and contains no filler or less filler than the composite layer, and (B) a facestock which is in contact with and adhered to either the composite layer or the second PSA layer of the multilayer adhesive laminate.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive tapes are manufactured by continuously extruding polypropylene to form a web which is cooled and set and slit at transversely spaced positions into a plurality of side by side continuous tapes. After slitting each tape is drawn longitudinally and heat set to effect monoaxial orientation of the tape. A release coating to the first tape surface and a coating of a pressure sensitive adhesive to the second tape surface. Each continuous tape with the release coating and the adhesive coating thereon is wound into a series of cylindrical tape spools each containing a length of the tape.

Abstract: Printable sheets such as business forms and adhesive play mats having removable labels integrated therein are produced by applying pressure-sensitive adhesive directly to the base sheet of the printable sheet without a paper backing and encapsulating the adhesive with a solid silicone layer. The base sheet is die cut or perforated in regions where the adhesive is applied to define removable labels.

Abstract: A self adhesive tape which includes a substrate composed of a clear plastic sheet, reverse printed indicia on one side of the sheet, a flood coating of black or other colored ink overlying the printed indicia, and an adhesive coating with a mesh fabric reinforcement overlying the flood coating. The bottom surface of the sheet is not treated or coated, which permits its original gloss and sheen to be preserved, and so that the reverse printed indicia is visible therethrough as a positive image.

Abstract: An improved pre-glued glass fiber wallcovering and process for its formation are provided. Initially, both sides of a glass fabric are coated with a first coating applied from an aqueous dispersion of a starch binder and a polymeric latex binder. In a preferred embodiment a cross-linking agent and pigment also are present in the first aqueous dispersion. Following the drying of such dispersion to form a first coating on both surfaces, a second dried coating is provided on one side only. The second coating is applied from an aqueous dispersion of starch in the absence of a polymeric latex binder. Such second coating also is dried and is capable of serving as an adhesive for the attachment of the resulting wallcovering to the wall when wetted (e.g., by spraying with water). Once applied to the wall the wallcovering requires only one coat of paint.

Abstract: A photocatalyst composite is provided which comprise a substrate having particles of a photocatalyst such as titanium oxide, adhered thereon via a less degradative adhesive such as a fluorinated polymer comprising a copolymer of a vinyl ester and/or vinyl ether and a fluoroolefin, or a silicon based polymer or cement. Furthermore, a process for producing the photocatalyst composite and a coating composition containing the photocatalyst composite are provided.

Abstract: A method for making an improved pressure sensitive adhesive coated laminate is disclosed. The method involves coating a sheet having a release surface thereon with a pressure sensitive adhesive to form a laminate, drying or curing the pressure sensitive adhesive and marrying the laminate to the inner surface of a facing layer. A material comprising a mixture of substantially water-insoluble and adhesive incompatible polysiloxane (i) and water soluble and adhesive compatible polysiloxane (ii) is included so as to produce a low zero-minute peel value in the pressure sensitive adhesive layer and is intimately mixed with the pressure sensitive adhesive prior to the adhesive being coated on the release surface of the sheet. The resulting laminate can be easily applied to a substrate and removed and repositioned or straightened, if necessary, and provides a superior increase in peel value over a period of time to produce a more permanent installation.

Abstract: An adhesive film is disclosed which can achieve, at the same time, bubble escapability during adhering, permanent and high peel resistance, and good appearance of the film surface after being adhered. The adhesive film comprises a substrate film, a primer layer formed on said substrate film, and an upper layer which is formed on said primer layer and contains elastic microspheres and a first adhesive polymer, wherein said primer layer comprises a second adhesive polymer and has a compressive modulus of 1×106 to 1×107 dyn/cm2, and said elastic microspheres comprises a third adhesive polymer and has a volume average diameter of 10 to 300 &mgr;m.

Abstract: The invention provides a protective fihn which includes a base film, a release layer, a protective layer and an adhesive layer. The protective layer is formed using a curable composition. The invention is also directed towards methods of making the protective film of the invention. According to one embodiment of the invention, the protective film is made using a one-step curing process. In an alternate embodiment, the protective film of the invention is formed using a two-step curing process. The invention is also directed towards a method of making a protected data carrying device. According to the invention, the protected data carrying device includes a polymeric substrate and a protective coating. Optionally, the protected data caring device can include more than one layer of the protective coating. The invention is also directed towards a protected data carrying device which includes a polymeric substrate and the protective coating of the invention.