Abstract: A rubber composition for coating steel cords, comprising a raw material rubber and, compounded therein, a methylolmelamine derivative and a product of a reaction of a cobalt salt of an organic acid with a metaboric acid ester, and a rubber product reinforced with rubber-coated steel cords comprising steel cords coated with the rubber composition.

Abstract: An adhesive resin composition comprising an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer, a styrene polymer resin, graft-modified polyethylene, a polystyrene elastomer and an ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer in combination is disclosed. This adhesive resin composition shows an excellent adhesiveness between a metal and a thermoplastic resin. When this adhesive resin composition is used for bonding a polyester resin and a gas-barrier resin, a good bonding which is not degraded even by high-temperature heating can be attained.

Abstract: A vibration damping sheet comprises two sheets of metal and an intermediate layer inserted between the two sheets of metal. The intermediate layer comprises a rubber composition comprising a butyl rubber, polyoctenylene and a copolymer of an olefin and an epoxy-containing acrylic ester.

Abstract: A plurality of viscoelastic layers in the form of rubber films are sandwiched between two constraint plates in the form of iron plates via polyamide adhesive films to form an alternatingly laminated structure. Materials of the respective elements are selected so that their degrees of elasticity satisfy the relationship: constraint plate>adhesive layer>viscoelastic layer. The thickness of each rubber film is limited below a predetermined value to maintain its thermal and pressure resistance, and the rubber films are laminated up to a total thickness required for obtain a desired vibration damping property. The vibration damper, thus obtained, is excellent in vibration property, thermal and pressure resistance, and resistance against oils and solvents, and effective even under a severe environment.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive compositions comprise one or more poly(alpha-olefin) homopolymers, copolymers, terpolymers, and tetrapolymers derived from monomers containing 6 to 10 carbon atoms and photoactive crosslinking agents wherein radiation curing provides adhesive films having a superior balance of peel and shear adhesive properties and the pressure sensitive adhesive is useful in pressure sensitive adhesive tapes, in articles containing transfer adhesive films, and as the bonding material between supports in a laminated structure.

Abstract: A composite material comprising a rubber composition and a metal material, wherein the rubber composition contains, per 100 parts by weight of rubber, 0 to 0.5 part by weight of a cobalt salt of an organic acid, 3 to 6 parts by weight of sulfur, and N-oxydiethylene-2-benzothiazolylsulfenamide or N-tert-butyl-2-benzothiazolylsulfenamide as a vulcanization accelerator, and the metal material is provided with a plating of a ternary alloy consisting of copper, zinc, and nickel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coated resin molding comprising a molding composed of a resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a substrate resin comprising 100 to 30% by weight of at least one propylene polymer selected from the group consisting of propylene/ethylene block copolymers having an ethylene content of 3 to 45% by weight and propylene/ethylene random copolymers having an ethylene content of 0.5 to 10% by weight and 0 to 70% by weight of an elastomer, and at least one member selected from the group consisting of (A) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a 1,3-diene polymer having at least one terminal hydroxyl group or a hydrogenation product thereof, (B) 0.01 to 40 parts by weight of a copolymer of ethylene with an unsaturated compound containing a carboxyl group (including an acid anhydride group) and (C) 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic composition comprising a mixture of 25-80% by weight of at least one partially crystalline ethylene polymer or copolymer which has a density of 0.870-0.945; of 15-85% by weight of at least one random copolymer comprising 83-99.7 mol % of units derived from ethylene, 0-14 mol % of units derived from at least one acrylic or methacrylic ester, and 0.3-3 mol % of units derived from maleic anhydride; which has a melt index of 1-500 dg/min; of 1-8% by weight of at least one rubber; and of 0-8% by weight of talc; to the use of this composition for the manufacture of a film which has adhesive properties; to an industrial article comprising a metal coated with at least one layer of this composition; and to a composite film comprising at least one layer comprising this composition, with the condition that the proportion of talc in the latter does not exceed the proportion which is sufficient to provide an antiblocking effect, and at least one layer of another thermoplastic.

Abstract: Functional devices using charge transfer complexes formed as a layer on a substrate. In one embodiment of the invention, the device comprises a substrate, an electrode layer formed on one side of the substrate, at least one layer of a charge transfer complex capable of undergoing a variation in charge transferability by application of external energy, and another electrode layer formed on the complex layer. The charge transfer complex consists essentially of an electron donor and an electron acceptor, at least one of which is an organic compound having a long-chain alkyl substituent. In another embodiment, a charge transfer complex layer is provided on a substrate as polarized in one direction, in which the charge transfer complex does not necessarily contain such a substituted donor or acceptor compound as in the first embodiment but ordinary charge transfer complexes may be used. A pair of electrodes may be provided to sandwich the complex layer therebetween.

Abstract: Method of modifying an aromatic polymer surface to improve adhesion of a metal layer thereon and to the articles produced therefrom. The surface of the aromatic polymer such as polycarbonate, is nitrated by a contact with a nitrating solution such as a mixture of nitric and sulfuric acid and then hydroxylated by a contact with a hydroxylating solution such as ammonium hydroxide. The hydroxlyated surface is thus chemically modified to become hydrophilic. The chemically modified surface is electrolessly plated with a primary metal layer. A secondary metal layer is then electrolessly or electrolytically applied on top of the primary metal layer until a metal layer of a desired thickness is attained.The present invention further discloses articles such as an EMI shielded enclosure or a printed circuit board having metal layers as an EMI shield or a conductive metal trace pattern respectively.

Abstract: A plated article comprising a molded article having a metal coating deposited thereon, the molded article being formed of a resin composition consisting essentially of 10 to 90% by weight of a polybutylene terephthalate resin and 90 to 10% by weight of an ABS resin containing 5 to 70% by weight of a rubber component composed mainly of polybutadiene, which plated article has excellent thermal resistance, mechanical strength and solvent resistance.

Abstract: A rubber-laminated material for gaskets is disclosed in which a primer layer is formed on a one-surface or on each of opposite surfaces of a metal plate subjected to chemical conversion treatment and a rubber layer is laminated on said primer layer. The primer layer is composed of high-reactive xylene denatured phenol resin having an oxymethylene group or an acetal group and the rubber layer is composed of NBR rubber. A chromium sealing layer of a chromic (III) acid or a chromic (VI acid is formed on the chemical conversion treated surface coated with a phosphate.

Abstract: A method and composition for protecting and enhancing the solderability of a metallic surface. A mixture which includes a chosen protective material and a dicarboxylic acid fluxing agent is applied to the metallic surface to form a protective film or coating which also enhances the solderability of the metallic surface. The mixture is applied to the metallic surface as a solution having a solvent carrier which evaporates to leave the film. the film is heat activated at soldering temperatures to release the fluxing agent.

Abstract: A floor structure having good resistance to the passage of water vapor and gases comprisesa supporting structural substrate,a water-based adhesive layer coated on the structural substrate,a synthetic resin-metal foil laminate sheet in contact with the adhesive layer,a layer of water-based mastic applied to the resin-metal foil laminate, anda finish floor layer in contact with the mastic layer, or intermediate supporting layer(s) adhered to the mastic layer, with a finish floor layer secured to the supporting layer.

Abstract: A decorative film which is capable of being fused to an ethylene-propylene diene monomer. The film comprises a substrate formed from an ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer or an ethylene/ethyl acrylate copolymer and a synthetic resin elastomer film decoratable layer which is bonded to the substrate by an adhesive.

Abstract: A method for preparing a substrate coated or laminated with a multiblock copolymer comprising endblocks of phenylbutadiene and an elastomeric midblock of a conjugated diene such as isoprene or butadiene is disclosed. The copolymer is crosslinkable by EB radiation such that the crosslinks are confined primarily to the endblock domains in the polymer with minimal crosslinking occurring in the rubbery matrix. Also disclosed are blends of the copolymers with tackifier resins compatible with the midblock regions. The blends provide a curable PSA having enhanced cohesive strength while maintaining adhesive properties.

Abstract: A method of producing a metal gasket includes steps of alkaline cleaning a metal plate, coating a non-rinse chemical for chromate conversion of surfaces of the metal plate and drying to form chromate films, coating an adhesive on the chromate films and drying or baking the adhesive to form adhesive layers, and coating a rubber compound of a sheet-like or an amorphous mixed compound to a predetermined thickness on the adhesive layers and heating and vulcanizing the rubber compound to form rubber coated metal plate. A metal gasket manufactured in this manner has a high bonding power of the rubber layers to the metal plate to obtain an improved durability for long use.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive crosslinkable by UV irradiation comprising a hot melt adhesive base, a saturated hydrocarbon oligomer containing at least one acryloyl group in a molecule for affording crosslinkability by UV irradiation, and a photopolymerization initiator, an optical disc comprising a pair of substrate, at least one of which is provided with an information recording layer, adhered to each other by means of a hot melt adhesive crosslinkable by UV irradiation and the process for preparing the same are disclosed. The adhesive of the present invention has a high heat resistance and heat stability, is applicable at a low temperature and at a low viscosity, has high softening point and high viscosity by UV irradiation. The optical disc of the present invention has high productivity, no corrosion and high heat resistance.

Abstract: Adhesive compositions are made from methacrylate ester monomers, elastomeric polymers having a Tg below -25.degree. C. and which are soluble in the monomers, core-shell polymers which swell in the monomers but do not dissolve therein, and free radical producing catalysts. These adhesive compositions when used in bonded assemblies exhibit a combination of high adhesive bond impact strength and high bulk tensile elongation.

Abstract: A method of producing a metal gasket includes steps of alkaline cleaning a metal plate, coating a non-rinse chemical for chromate conversion of surfaces of the metal plate and drying to form chromate films, coating an adhesive on the chromate films and drying or baking the adhesive to form adhesive layers, and coating rubber compound of a sheet-like or an amorphous mixed compound to a predetermined thickness on the adhesive layers and heating and vulcanizing the rubber compound to form rubber coated metal plate. A metal gasket manufactured in this manner has a high bonding power of the rubber layers to the metal plate to obtain an improved durability for long use.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: ##STR1## in which R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are as defined in claim 1, are suitable as corrosion inhibitors in surface coatings for metals.

Abstract: If a member made of rubber containing carbon black and a member made of aluminium alloy come into contact with each other under existence of an electrolytic solution, corrosion of the aluminium alloy member would proceed. Such corrosion of the aluminium alloy member can be suppressed by selecting a surface resistivity (surface electric resistivity) of the rubber member at 10.sup.6 .OMEGA. or higher, and more preferably 10.sup.7 .omega. or higher.

Abstract: A rubber-metal adhesive system which contains a primer component and an overcoat component. The primer component includes a polychloroprene compound, a phenolic resin, and a metal oxide while the overcoat component preferably contains a nitroso compound, a halogenated polyolefin, and a metal oxide or salt. When applied between a metal surface and a rubber substrate under heat and pressure, the adhesive system provides a flexible rubber-metal bond which will withstand high temperature fluid environments.

Abstract: An elastomeric composition having improved adhesion to metal reinforcement is disclosed, said elastomeric composition comprising an elastomer containing, an adhesion promoting amount of a polysulfide having the formulaR--S.sub.(m) --R'where m is an integer of from about 2 to 6; R and R' are the same or different and are ##STR1## R" is an alkyl group of from about 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and R'" is an alkyl group of from about 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group.

Abstract: The invention herein pertains to methods and materials for producing a nicotine maintenance pouch. Laminates comprising a nicotine barrier layer and a nicotine degradation agent barrier layer are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the nicotine barrier layer comprises a nitrile rubber modified acrylonitrile-methyl acrylate copolymer. An especially preferred nicotine barrier material comprises, by weight percent, 75% acrylonitrile, and 25% methyl acrylate with 10% butadiene (AN-MA/B). The nicotine degradation agent barrier layer is preferably aluminum foil. In an especially preferred embodiment, the laminate comprises a layer of AN-MA/B adhered to a layer of aluminum foil, which in turn is adhered to a layer of paper stock.Pouches comprising a self-sealed nicotine barrier layer and a nicotine degradation agent barrier layer are disclosed. These pouches are preferably formed from the laminates above.

Abstract: Laminated material sheets for packaging photographic materials, which comprise (a) a middle layer of a thermoplastic resin layer which contains any harmful substances adversely affecting photographic materials, (b) an outer layer having a higher gas-permeability and is photographically inactive comprising a thermoplastic resin and/or a porous flexible sheet layer and (c) an inner layer which is less gas-permeable than said outer layer (b) and is photographically inactive comprising a thermoplastic resin layer, a flexible sheet layer or a laminated layer thereof. Formed articles like containers for like use comprised of said laminated materials. Any harmful substances contained in the thermoplastic resin of the middle layer (a) may diffuse out through the outer layer (b), or they do not almost migrate into the packaged photographic materials through the inner layer (c).

Abstract: A vibration damper includes two materials, each being formed of a metal sheet having a rubber- or synthetic resin-base viscoelastic polymeric layer or layers formed on one or both sides, which are arranged in opposition to each other through said viscoelastic layers and bonded together with the use of a hot-melt-adhesive synthetic resin layer having a high melting point. Alternatively, one of said materials is arranged in opposition to another metal sheet through said vicoelastic layer or layers and bonded thereto with the use of said hot-melt-adhesive synthetic resin layer. A soundproofing structure using such a vibration damper is also provided.

Abstract: A laminated amorphous metal strip has a first layer having at least two side-by-side strips of amorphous metal of unequal widths. A second layer has at least two side-by-side strips of amorphous metal of unequal widths, the layers being in reverse order with respect to the widths of the strips such that the wider strips overlap and form a brickwork cross-section pattern. A flexible polymeric bonding material is disposed between the layers. The polymeric bonding material is an adhesive and has excellent electrical properties. A device for forming the laminated strip of amorphous metal has a plurality of rolls of amorphous metal. Strips from a roll are positioned side-by-side with strips from a wider roll. A bonding material is applied from spray guns to the surface of the strips. Strips from a roll of metal and a wide roll of metal are positioned on the bonding material in a reverse order of the wider strips. Pressure is applied to the laminate.

Abstract: Flame retardant mixtures of a polyphenylene ether resin, an alkenyl aromatic elastomer, an organic phosphate flame retardant agent and a crosslinking agent are described. They are curable by heating or by exposure to high energy radiation. Articles such as electrical wires and cables comprising insulation made of the composition, and a method of their production, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for producing a circuit board involves printing a U.V. curable ink onto a substrate in a desired cirucit pattern and curing the ink by exposing it to a pulsed U.V. source or subjecting the circuit pattern prepared from a U.V. curable ink containing magnetite particles to a magnetic field to move the magnetite particles to the upper surface of the U.V. curable ink. Other embodiments include circuit boards made in accordance with these methods and the use of the U.V. curable ink as a shielding composition for enclosures housing electronic equipment.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive meeting Underwriter Laboratories, Inc. 181A requirements and specifications for foil tapes for use with rapid fiberglass air ducts consisting essentially of:(1) 100 phr of a block copolymer consisting of from 75 to about 100 parts be weight of a styrene-isoprene-styrene triblock copolymer and from 0-25 parts by weight of a member selected from the group consisting of a styrene-isoprene diblock copolymer, a styrene-butadiene-styrene triblock copolymer and a mixture of styrene-isoprene diblock copolymer and styrene-butadiene-styrene triblock copolymer;(2) from about 60 to about 110 phr of rubber phase associating resin;(3) from about 5 to about 30 phr of a polyestyrene phase associating resin;(4) an effective amount of flame retardant;(5) an effective amount of antioxidant for the rubbery isoprene moiety; and(6) a crosslinking system for crosslinking the isoprene moiety;and foil tapes including same.

Abstract: A block copolymer having a numerical average molecular weight of 30,000 to 300,000 composed of two or more blocks consisting of aromatic vinyl units having a numerical average molecular weight of 2500 to 40,000, and one or more blocks containing a vinyl bonding content of not less than 40%, having a peak temperature of primary dispersion of tan .delta. at least 0.degree. C., and consisting of isoprene or isoprene-butadiene units in which at least a part of carbon-carbon double bonds may be hydrogenated, and a composition consisting of the block copolymer. The composition can provide a vibration-damping material.

Abstract: A substantially continuous copper-containing antifouling surface is formed on a marine structure by attaching thereto a composite comprising a plurality of strips of copper (or copper alloy) mounted side-by-side on a support. The composite may be adhered to the structure or it may, for example, be applied to an uncured neoprene coating on the structure which is subsequently cured.

Abstract: The strength of the bond between a metal and vulcanized rubber may be increased by a bonding agent containing at least one organic cobalt compound and at least one boric acid ester.

Abstract: An anti-seismic bearing which comprises a plurality of rigid plates and viscoelastic flexible plates laminated alternately, with at least one of the flexible plates being made of a vulcanizate of a high-loss rubber compound composed of 100 parts by weight of rubber and 3 to 40 parts by weight of phenolic resin having a softening point or melting point of 150.degree. C. or below, the vulcanizate having the properties specified below.(i) The hysteresis ratio at 100% tensile deformation at 25.degree. C. is 0.2 to 0.7.(ii) the ratio E.sub.(-10) /E.sub.(30) is 1.0 to 2.5, where E.sub.(-10) is a storage modulus at -10.degree. C. and E.sub.(30) is a storage modulus at 30.degree. C., both dynamically measured at 5 Hz and 0.01% strain.

Abstract: Sheet structures wherein the composition of one layer comprises a first component of a polypropylene, a second component of an ethylene-based copolymer, and a third component which provides some properties representative of elastomeric polymers. The invention further contemplates packages made from the sheet structures incorporating the recited compositions.

Abstract: A method and composition for protecting and enhancing the solderability of a metallic surface. A mixture which includes a chosen protective material and a dicarboxylic acid fluxing agent is applied to the metallic surface to form a protective film or coating which also enhances the solderability of the metallic surface. The mixture is applied to the metallic surface as a solution having a solvent carrier which evaporates to leave the film. The film is heat activated at soldering temperatures to release the fluxing agent.

Abstract: Laminated material sheets for packaging photographic materials, which comprise (a) a middle layer of a thermoplastic resin layer which contains any harmful substances adversely affecting photographic materials, (b) and outer layer having a higher gas-permeability and is photographically inactive comprising a thermoplastic resin and/or a porous flexible sheet layer and (c) an inner layer which is less gas-permeable than said outer layer (b) and is photographically inactive comprising a thermoplastic resin layer, a flexible sheet layer or a laminated layer thereof. Formed articles like containers for like use comprised of said laminated materials. Any harmful substances contained in the thermoplastic resin of the middle layer (a) may diffuse out through the outer layer (b), or they do not almost migrate into the packaged photographic materials through the inner layer (c).

Abstract: A substrate coated with a multi-layer decorative and/or protective coating which comprises:(a) a basecoat comprising a pigmented film-forming polymer; and(b) a transparent clearcoat comprising a film-forming polymer applied to the surface of the basecoat composition;the improvement which comprises utilizing as the clearcoat a multicomponent curable composition which is reactive upon mixing of the components, wherein the curable composition comprises:(i) an anhydride-functional compound having an average of at least two cyclic carboxylic acid anhydride groups per molecule; and(ii) a hydroxy-functional compound havng an average of at least two hydroxyl groups per molecule;wherein at least one of the compounds (i) or (ii) comprises a film forming polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating composition which crosslinks upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The coating composition comprises: (A) from 1 to 5 percent of a saturated, chlorinated polymeric material selected from the group consisting of (1) a chlorinated polyolefin containing about 5 to 75 percent by weight of chlorine and having a number average molecular weight of about 5,000-50,000, (2) a chlorinated polyolefin containing carboxylic anhydride groups and about 5 to 25 percent by weight of chlorine and having a number average molecular weight of about 5,000-50,000, and (3) a mixture thereof; (B) from 20 to 80 percent of a radiation sensitive monomer having at least two addition polymerizable unsaturated bonds; (C) from 0.1 to 5.0 percent of a photopolymerization initiator; and (D) from 80 to 20 percent of an acrylic addition polymer having at least one amino group and having a number average molecular weight of about 8,000-70,000.

Abstract: A plastic body for use in vehicle seats, having at least one element joined therewith to form a single structural unit, which element is made from a material having different physical characteristics than those of the plastic. The element is formed as a dampening element made from a plastically deformable metal securely connected with the plastic body and/or as an insert in the plastic body. Between the dampening element and/or insert and the plastic body an intermediate layer is provided, the intermediate layer being made from a material that permits relative movements between the plastic body and the dampening element and/or insert.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition comprising a special poly(p-hydroxystyrene) derivative resin and a radical polymerization initiator, and if necessary an epoxy modified polybutadiene, can provide prepregs and laminates having a low dielectric constant, a shorter signalling delay time, good heat resistance and flame retardancy and thus being suitable for producing multilayer printed circuit boards.

Abstract: A decorative and protective coating is provided on articles by a composite of a dry metallized layer on the substrate, a substantially transparent base coating of a synthetic resin formulation, a decorative metal layer hereon and a substantially transparent top coating of a synthetic resin formulation. As a result, the metallic layer is visible through the top coating to provide the desired metallic appearance, and the thin metallic deposit on the surface of the substrate is visible through both of the resin coatings in the event that the continuity of the metallic layer is ruptured during use. The coatings are produced by dry metallizing the surface of the article to provide the thin metallic deposit, electrostatically spraying the base coating thereon and thereafter curing the coating. Dry metallizing the base coating to provide the decorative metallic layer and then depositing the top coating thereon and effecting its curing.

Abstract: The invention discloses a metal stiffener composite article comprising a reinforcing resin solution of an elastomer, a thermosetting resin and a thermosetting resin curing agent formed into strips and contacted with a porous reinforcing layer. The reinforcing resin solution being thermodynamically unstable such that a thermosetting rich phase separates from the solution and forms a layer upon the surface of the solution impregnating the porous reinforcing layer.

Abstract: An alkyd-type electrodepositable coating composition derived from the reaction of a base alkyd with ethylenically unsaturated monomers including an amine-functional monomer is provided with improved resistance to chipping by chemically incorporating in it by covalent bonding one or more chemical agents selected from the group of:(a) preformed elastomers having functional groups reactive with carboxyl or hydroxyl groups of acid and polyol alkyl precursors, and(b) an addition polymerizable monomer having primary and secondary ethylenic unsaturation.

Abstract: A method of coating an aluminum wheel comprises:coating the aluminum wheel with a coating composition (A) comprising a thermosetting or thermoplastic resin having a glass transition temperature of -25.degree. to 60.degree. C. and an elongation of at least 30% (at 20.degree. C.) when in the form of a cured coating, and finely divided transparent silica and/or alumina 0.005 to 0.05 .mu.m particle size, in an amount of 5 to 35 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the resin, andsubsequently coating the resulting coating with a thermosetting acrylic resin coating composition (B) capable of forming a coating having an elongation of 3 to 30% (at 20.degree. C.) and a glass transition temperature of 60.degree. to 130.degree. C.

Abstract: Heat conducting laminates and laminated heat conducting devices having at least one layer of metal and at least one layer of polymer matrix composite material having low-thermal-expansion reinforcing material distributed throughout and embedded therein. The coefficient of thermal expansion and the thermal conductivity of the laminated heat conducting devices are defined by the metal in combination with the polymer matrix material and the low-thermal-expansion reinforcing material in the laminate. The coefficient of thermal expansion and thermal conductivity of a heat conducting device can be controlled by bonding at least one layer of metal to at least one layer of polymer matrix composite material having low-thermal-expansion reinforcing material distributed throughout and embedded therein. In one embodiment, the laminated heat conducting device comprises a plurality of alternating layers of aluminum and epoxy resin having graphite fibers distributed throughout the epoxy resin.

Abstract: A vibration-damping material consisting of two metal plates and a vibration-damping layer of thermoplastic resin interposed between the two metal plates, in which said thermoplastic resin has a percentage of wlongation at 20.degree. C. of 30% or more, preferably 50% or more, a peak temperature of dissipation factor (tan .delta.) in the range of -50.degree. C. to 130.degree. C., and a bonding strength toward the metal plates of 3 kg/cm or more as determined by 180.degree.-peeling test at 20.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention relates to a plastic substrate having on its surface an adherent photo-product coating, and a method for coating that substrate, which coating is formed by exposing to light in the presence of an oxygen source, a reactant mixture comprising: 2,2'4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone, with (1) ammonium hydroxide and optionally a trace amount of at least one reactive metal, or (2) ammonium hydroxide and at least one metal salt, or (3) at least one metal salt and at least one amine, or (4) ammonium hydroxide, at least one metal salt and at least one amine; in a suitable solvent.

Abstract: Polymer/copper laminates and a method for their manufacture employing smooth, untreated, wrought-copper and characterized by cohesive and adhesive strength in the resulting laminates.