Abstract: A radiation-curable composition in a liquid or solid form comprises at least one solid, non-crystalline radiation-transmissible material, dispersed in at least one cationic-curable or free-radical curable composition or mixture thereof. The solid, non-crystalline radiation-transmissible materials comprise glasses and other suitable materials that transmit (i.e., are transparent to) at least about 40% of radiation having a wavelength from about 180 to about 600 nanometers. The solid forms of the radiation-curable compositions of the invention are useful as powder coatings for coating decorative and functional objects and that would be cured by a thermal heating flow process followed by radiation exposure. The cured compositions of the invention are useful as coatings and inks for metal, paper, plastics, glass, ceramics, and wood, as adhesives, as sealants, and as composite materials and other articles and in biomedical and dental applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing foamed polyolefin-based plastics blocks by first crosslinking a matrix comprising a) from 51 to 97% by weight of one or more polyolefins, selected from the group consisting of polyethylene and ethylene copolymer, b) from 3 to 20% by weight of a foaming agent, using &bgr;-radiation of energy >6 MeV. The thickness of the matrix is from 25 to 45 mm. The radiation dose is from 20 to 150 kJ/kg. During the irradiation, atmospheric oxygen is at least substantially prevented from reaching the surface of the matrix. After crosslinking, the crosslinked matrix is foamed by heating to a temperature >160° C. and decomposing the blowing agent.

Abstract: A method of reducing the flow viscosity of a polyacrylate composition, which comprises adding

Abstract: The present invention relates to radiation curable compositions comprising at least one metallocene polyolefin. The radiation curable compositions are useful for a variety of applications, particularly as coatings and adhesives. The radiation curable composition may comprise a single metallocene polyolefin, or blend thereof. The ultraviolet curable compositions further comprise at least one photoinitiator and/or at least one photoinduced coupling agent. For pressure sensitive adhesive applications, the radiation curable composition also preferably comprises other ingredients such as a tackifying resins and plasticizers.

Abstract: A photopolymerizable composition for making screen printing stencils. The composition comprises polyvinyl alcohol having at least one photocrosslinkable group appended thereto. At least one metal salt, wherein the metal is selected from: aluminum, zinc, chromium, zirconium, titanium, tin or iron, is added to the composition. The metal salt is used to improve water resistance of a screen printing image that is prepared from the photopolymerizable composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photocurable, negative-working mixture and a recording material which is obtained therefrom and which is suitable for the production of elastic relief printing plates. The mixture contains a) an elastomeric binder, b) a free-radical-polymerizable compound which is compatible with the binder and which has at least one terminal, ethylenically unsaturated group and a boiling point at normal pressure of over about 100° C. and c) a compound or a combination of compounds which are capable of initiating the polymerization of the compound (b) on exposure to actinic light. The binder is made up of the segments A, B and C, where A is a hydrophobic soft block having a glass transition temperature Tg of below about −30° C. B is a hydrophobic hard block having a glass transition temperature Tg of over about +30° C. and C is a polar block which is made up of vinyl monomers and/or heterocyclic compounds which can be polymerized by anionic ring opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photo-curable polymer composition comprising (a) a first block copolymer comprising at least two blocks A of polymerised monovinyl aromatic monomer, at least one internal block B of polymerised conjugated diene monomer, and at least one tapered or random block C of polymerised monovinyl aromatic monomer and polymerised conjugated diene monomer and/or at least one block D which may be a block of polymerised conjugated diene monomer or a tapered or random block of polymerised monovinyl aromatic monomer and polymerised conjugated diene monomer, wherein block C is an internal polymer block adjacent a terminal block A or an internal block A which is adjacent to a terminal block D, and block D is a terminal block adjacent an internal block A, and, optionally, a residue of a coupling agent, wherein the residue, if present, is derived from a coupling agent containing alkoxy or epoxy functional groups; and (b) a photo-initiator.

Abstract: Heat-expandable molded synthetic resin seal and baffle components adapted for use in automobile body cavities or the like are provided which are designed to preferentially expand upon heating in desired directions and to a desired degree, in order to properly seal irregular or special cavity shapes. The molded components of the invention have selected body surface portions thereof UV crosslinked to a depth of up to about 0.5 mm, while other portions of the molded body are not crosslinked; upon heating, the crosslinked portions expand at a slower rate and to a lesser extent than non-crosslinked body portions. The preferred synthetic resin includes a grafted anhydride polymer, a terminal epoxide polymer additive, a blowing agent, a UV photoinitiator and a UV crosslinkable resin system.

Abstract: A photosensitive resin composition which comprises (1) a particulate copolymer comprising 10-99.8% by mole of the unit of (i) an aliphatic conjugated diene monomer, 0.1-30% by mole of the unit of (ii) a monomer having one polymerizable unsaturated group and an amino group, 0.1-20% by mole of the unit of (iii) a monomer having at least two polymerizable unsaturated groups and 0-40% by mole of the unit of (iv) a copolymerizable other monomer having one polymerizable unsaturated group, (2) a photopolymerizable unsaturated monomer and (3) a photopolymerization initiator typically represented by 9-fluorenone or 2-i-propylthioxanthone. A photosensitive resin composition is provided which can be developed by using water, has a low hardness and high resilience, and is excellent in balance of properties.

Abstract: Printing plate stock comprising a base, a photosensitive resin layer overlying the base, and a covering layer overlying the photosensitive resin layer, characterized in that said photosensitive resin layer comprises (i) a matrix phase comprising a hydrophobic polymer, and (ii) a dispersed phase, surrounded by said matrix phase, comprised of particles, wherein each of said particles comprises a hydrophobic polymer surrounded by a hydrophilic polymer, wherein said hydrophilic polymer is 5-30% wt of said photosensitive resin layer.

Abstract: A photo curable resin composition, which comprises (A) an acid-modified, vinyl group-containing epoxy resin, (B) an elastormer, (C) a photopolymerization initiator, (D) a diluent and (E) a curing agent, can gives a high performance cured film having distinguished heat resistance, humidity-heat resistance, adhesibility, mechanical characteristics and electrical characteristics, and a photosensitive element, which comprises a support and a layer of the photo curable resin composition laid on the support, has distinguished heat resistance, humidity-heat resistance, adhesibility, mechanical characteristics and electrical characteristics.

Abstract: A method of forming a diffusion barrier on an article of a polymer blend of (i) a high surface energy polymer and (ii) a low surface energy polymer. Most commonly the low surface energy polymer is an organosilicon polymer, as a polysilane or a polysiloxane. The surface of the article is exposed to ozone and ultraviolet radiation to form a diffusion barrier.

Abstract: A radiation curable precursor coating composition for the preparation of a non-blocking, heat activatable adhesive includes a curable acrylic material, a curable elastomeric material, and a hydrocarbon tackifier material having a softening temperature ranging from approximately 50° C. to approximately 200° C., wherein when the acrylic material and the elastomeric material are cured, the coating composition is non-blocking at room temperature, but when the coating composition is heated to a temperature above both the softening temperature of the hydrocarbon tackifier and the Tg of the coating composition, the coating composition becomes adhesive.

Abstract: An aqueous developable photosensitive element comprising a support and a photosensitive layer provided thereon, said layer containing (a) an elastomeric microgel binder having an elastomeric core which can be crosslinked and a thermoplastic noncrosslinked shell, (b) an initiator, (c) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer or oligomer and optionally (d) a basic compound capable of neutralizing the acidic functionality and method of use to make an aqueous developable flexographic printing plate is described.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant coating for metal surfaces curable with actinic radiation. The blend uses acrylate resin, photoinitiator and a corrosion preventing agent such as a metal surface passivator, overbased calcium sulfonate/calcium carbonate, a barrier pigment, or a combination of two or more of these agents.

Abstract: A method of forming a diffusion barrier on an article of a polymer blend of (i) a high surface energy polymer and (ii) a low surface energy polymer. Most commonly the low surface energy polymer is an organosilicon polymer, as a polysilane or a polysiloxane. The surface of the article is exposed to ozone and ultraviolet radiation to form a diffusion barrier.

Abstract: A colored photosensitive composition is composed of a pigment composition, a binder polymer having an acidic group, a multi-functional monomer having at least two ethylenic unsaturated double bonds, and a photopolymerization initiator. The pigment composition is composed of an organic pigment, a dispersant, and an organic solvent. The dispersant is a copolymer of a polymerizable oligomer having an ethylenic unsaturated double bond in its terminal position and one or more monomers at least one of which has a nitrogen-containing group and an ethylenic unsaturated double bond.

Abstract: Radiation-setting compositions suitable for the formation of LCD spacers or protective layers which are excellent in photosetting properties (requiring no heat-setting) and development properties, have high adhesiveness to substrates and excellent mechanical characteristics, remain stable over a long storage time and show excellent working condition-dependency. Such a radiation-setting composition for the formation of LCD spacers or protective layers comprises a (meth)acrylic acid-based copolymer having an acid value of 30 to 200 and a glass transition temperature of −30 to 180° C., a (meth)acrylate-based compound obtained by copolymerizing a monomer having a specific structure with a monomer at least having an acidic group, a radiation-sensitive compound and a solvent.

Abstract: Radiation polymerizable vinylether-based compositions, and cured vinylether-based formulations having a predetermined balance of tack, peel and shear particularly suitable for use in pressure sensitive adhesives are described.

Abstract: A cationically polymerizable pigmented composition comprising (A) a cationically polymerizable binder component containing at least one resin or compound selected from the group consisting of (A-1) a cationically polymerizable acrylic resin consisting of a copolymer of (a) a (meth) acrylic ester monomer having C.sub.6-31 aliphatic hydrocarbon group, (b) a polymerizable unsaturated monomer containing a polymerizable unsaturated group and at least one cationically polymerizable moiety selected from the group consisting of an epoxy group and an oxetane ring, and optionally (c) other polymerizable unsaturated monomer, and (A-2) a fatty acid-modified epoxy compound containing C.sub.6-32 aliphatic hydrocarbon group and epoxy group, (B) a cationic polymerization initiator initiating polymerization by irradiation or heating, and (C) a color pigment.

Abstract: A method for using a thermoplastic elastomeric composition which contains a multi-staged emulsion polymer binder is provided. An elastomeric composition which contains a multi-staged emulsion polymer binder and a photosensitive composition and a method for using the elastomeric composition in elastomeric coatings, caulks, or sealants is also provided.

Abstract: A radiation sensitive resin composition comprising an alkali-soluble resin such as a polyvinyl phenol or a phenol resin other than a polyvinyl phenol having a weight average molecular weight of 2,000 or higher, a cross-linking agent such as an amino resin having two or more active methylol groups in a molecule, a particulate rubbery material comprising a cross-linked polymer chemically modified with an epoxy compound, a liquid rubbery material having a number average molecular weight between 1,000 and 10,000 and a glass transition temperature of -20.degree. C. or lower, and a radiation polymerization initiator. The composition is best suited for use as a material for preparing an insulating layer interposed between two layers of conductive wiring that are arranged in an overlaying stack.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide a photosensitive rubber plate which is superior in transparency and strength balance and high in rate of washing with water after light exposure, and a photosensitive composition used for obtaining the rubber plate. The photosensitive composition contains 20-65 parts by weight of a block copolymer havingat least one polymer block A consisting of a polymer containing 95% by weight or more of an aromatic vinyl monomer unit andat least one polymer block B consisting of a conjugated diene polymer containing 20% by weight or more of a conjugated diene monomer unit and having a vinyl bond content in the conjugated diene monomer unit, of 15-70% by weight.35-80 parts by weight of a hydrophilic copolymer, the total amount of the block copolymer and the hydrophilic copolymer being 100 parts by weight,5-300 parts by weight of a photopolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and0.1-10 parts by weight of a photopolymerization initiator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photocurable, negative-working mixture and a recording material which is obtained therefrom and which is suitable for the production of elastic relief printing plates. The mixture contains a) an amphiphilic elastomeric binder, b) a free-radical-polymerizable compound which is compatible with the binder and which has at least one terminal, ethylenically unsaturated group and a boiling point of over about 100.degree. C. at normal pressure and c) a compound or a combination of compounds which is capable of initiating the polymerization of the compound b) on exposure to actinic light. The binder is made up of the segments A, B, C and X, where:A) is a hydrophobic soft block having a glass transition temperature T.sub.g of below about -30.degree. C.;B) is a hydrophilic hard block which contains basic groups and has a glass transition temperature T.sub.g of over about +10.degree. C.;C) is a hydrophobic hard block having a glass transition temperature T.sub.g of over about +50.degree. C.

Abstract: A photosensitive composition is provided, which comprises (A) 20-65 wt. parts of an elastomer, (B) 35-80 wt. parts of a hydrophilic copolymer consisting essentially of, based on the weight of the copolymer, (1) 1-30 wt. % of units of a phosphorus-, boron- or sulfur-containing monoethylenically unsaturated monomer, (2) 0.5-25 wt. % of units of a phosphorus-, boron- or sulfur-containing diethylenically unsaturated monomer, (3) 40-90 wt. % of units of a conjugated diene monomer, and (4) 0-58.5 wt. % of units of other copolymerizable monomer; the total amount of the elastomer (A) and the hydrophilic copolymer (B) being 100 wt. parts, (C) 5-100 wt. parts of a photopolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and (D) 0.1-10 wt. parts of a photopolymerization initiator. The photosensitive composition is useful for the preparation of a flexographic printing plate.

Abstract: A photosensitive composition which comprises5 to 55 parts by weight of a linear block copolymer 1 consisting essentially of only one polymer block A which is a polymer consisting essentially of aromatic vinyl monomer units as the main constitutive units and conjugated diene monomer units as secondary monomer units, and only one or two polymer blocks B each of which is a polymer consisting essentially of conjugated diene monomer units as the main constitutive units and aromatic vinyl monomer units as secondary monomer units, wherein among all the monomer units the aromatic vinyl monomer units constitute 15 to 30% by weight, the conjugated diene monomer units constitute 85 to 70% by weight, the total amount of the aromatic vinyl monomer units and the conjugated diene monomer units being 100% by weight, and wherein the total amount of the aromatic vinyl monomer units constituting molecular chain portions each having 8 or more successive aromatic vinyl monomer units is 30% by weight or more of the amount of all t

Abstract: The present invention provides a photosensitive resin composition which is superior in water-developing properties, resilience, strength of resin plate after exposure, elongation at break, and transparency of resin plate. The composition comprises:(1) a particulate copolymer obtained by polymerizing a monomer mixture comprising:(a) an aliphatic conjugated diene monomer,(b) a monomer represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## and (c) a monomer having at least two groups capable of addition-polymerizing;(2) a photopolymerizable unsaturated monomer;(3) an amino group-containing compound; and(4) a photopolymerization initiator.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide a photosensitive rubber plate high in strength balance and image reproducibility and a photosensitive elastomer composition used for obtaining the rubber plate. A photosensitive elastomer composition is obtained by kneading 65 parts by weight of a phosphoric acid ester group-containing random copolymer (monomers composition: 60% of butadiene, 9% of methyl methacrylate, 20% of 2-methacryloxyethyl phosphate, 10% of styrene and 1% of divinylbenzene), 35 parts by weight of a polystyrene-polybutadiene-polystyrene type block copolymer, 15 parts by weight of 1,7-heptanediol dimethacrylate, 1 part by weight of benzoin methyl ether and 0.02 part of methylhydroquinone. By interposing this photosensitive elastomer composition between two polyester films and pressurizing them with a press, a photosensitive rubber plate having a total thickness of 3 mm is obtained.

Abstract: Radiation-curable latex compositions having a secondary curing mechanism are disclosed. In these compositions, an anionically stabilized, water-borne dispersion of one or more radiation-curable resins is combined with a low molecular weight compound having at least two reactive functional groups, wherein one reactive functional group comprises an epoxy and the other reactive functional group comprises either an epoxy or a functionality capable of self-condensation after film formation. Also disclosed is a method for providing a cross-linked protective coating on a substrate, wherein a coating of the composition of the present invention is applied to the substrate, the coated substrate is exposed to actinic radiation to effect curing, and then the unexposed or underexposed portions of the coated substrate are allowed to cure at room temperature or greater.

Abstract: The invention herein is a non-aqueous solvent free process for producing UV curable adhesive and sealant compositions comprising a tackifying resin and a monohydroxylated epoxidized polydiene polymer which is comprised of at least two polymerizable ethnically unsaturated hydrocarbon monomers wherein at least one is a diene monomer which yields unsaturation suitable for epoxidation and wherein the polymer contains from 0.1 to 7.0 milliequivalents of epoxy per gram of polymer. The process involves mixing the components with an insoluble photoinitiator under conditions of high shear and/or cavitation. The invention also relates to a film of 5 mils to one inch thick which is formed from the composition made according to the process above.

Abstract: A light sensitive composition comprising (a) a vinyl type polymer having a unit represented by the following Formula (1) and a carboxyl group, (b) a monomer, oligomer or polymer containing at least one polymerizable double bond in its molecule, (c) a photopolymerization initiator and (d) a polymerization inhibitor capable of trapping a radical, ##STR1##

Abstract: A photo-conductive composition and CRT bulb having a photoconductive layer formed of the same are provided. The photo-conductive composition comprises 5-15 wt % of a charge transmitting substance, represented by the structural formula (1) ##STR1## where R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 linear alkyl or branched alkyl, halogen, alkylamino (NR.sub.1), alkylester (COOR.sub.1) and .alpha.-cyanomethyl alkylketone (CH(CN)COR.sub.2), R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 being selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, aryl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkoxy and aryloxy, and n is an integer between 500 and 1000;1-15 wt % of a charge generating substance which absorbs light in the wavelength range of an ultraviolet region;70-93.95 wt % of a binder; and0.05-1 wt % of a surfactant. The photo-conductive composition exhibits excellent sintering characteristic and can form a photoconductive layer having excellent sensitivity, durability and luminance.

Abstract: There are provided a pressure-sensitive adhesive and other compositions which free radical cured mixtures of at least one unsaturated elastomeric polymer and at least one organic additive which is substantially nonresponsive to action of free radicals and present in an amount sufficient to modify the properties of the cured elastomeric polymer.

Abstract: Pavement marking material comprising a top layer, an optional base sheet, and a layer of adhesive, wherein the adhesive comprises a rubber and a high loading of tackifier. Such adhesives have been found to exhibit exceptional impact shear resistance.

Abstract: A photosensitive resin composition includes (A) a hydrophobic polymer having a glass transition temperature not greater than 5.degree. C., (B) a hydrophilic polymer, (C) an ethylenically unsaturated compound, (D) a solvent capable of dissolving the component (B) more than the component (A) and (E) a photopolymerization initiator, with the content of component (B) being less than that of component (A). The resin composition can be used to prepare a printing plate having a base, a photosensitive resin layer and a covering layer arranged one over another. The photosensitive resin layer contains a dispersed phase which includes particles having a phase which includes a hydrophobic polymer, surrounded by a phase which includes a hydrophilic polymer. The photosensitive resin layer can be prepared by removing the solvent (D) to a content of 0.001-2% by weight.

Abstract: A waterborne photoimageable composition or photoresist comprises a latex binder polymer having acid acid functionality to render it developable in alkaline aqueous solution, at least about 50 mole percent of the acid functionality being sulfonic acid moieties, a photopolymerizeable monomer fraction, and a photoinitiator chemical system.

Abstract: Disclosed are radiation-crosslinkable elastomeric compositions containing:(a) an elastomeric polymer containing abstractable hydrogen atoms in an amount sufficient to enable the elastomeric polymer to undergo crosslinking in the presence of a suitable radiation-activatable crosslinking agent; and(b) a radiation-activatable crosslinking agent of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: W represents --O--, --N--, or --S--;X represents CH.sub.3 -- or ##STR2## Y represents a ketone, ester, or amide functionality; Z represents an organic spacer which does not contain hydrogen atoms that are more photoabstractable than hydrogen atoms of the elastomeric polymer;m represents an integer of 0 to 6;a represents 0 or 1; andn represents an integer of 2 or greater.Radiation-crosslinked elastomers are prepared by exposing the radiation-crosslinkable elastomeric compositions to radiation (e.g., UV light) to abstract hydrogen atoms from the elastomeric polymer by the resulting radiation-activated crosslinking agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to adhesive compositions comprising terpolymers C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 unsaturated .alpha.-olefin monomers, C.sub.2 to C.sub.5 .alpha.-olefin monomers and polyene monomers and an effective amount of photoactive cross-linking agent to cross-link composition upon radiation from a source of active radiation.

Abstract: A waterborne photoimageable composition or photoresist comprises a latex binder polymer having acid functionality to render it developable in alkaline aqueous solution, which acid functionality is neutralized to at least about 1 mole percent with an amino acrylate, a photopolymerizeable monomer fraction, and a photoinitiator chemical system.

Abstract: A waterborne photoimageable composition or photoresist comprises a latex binder polymer having sufficient carboxylic acid functionality to render it developable in alkaline aqueous solution, a photopolymerizeable monomer fraction, a photoinitiator chemical system and surfactant which is a fluoroaliphatic oxyethylene adduct.

Abstract: A waterborne photoimageable composition or photoresist comprises a latex binder polymer having sufficient carboxylic acid functionality to render it developable in alkaline aqueous solution, a photopolymerizeable monomer fraction, a photoinitiator chemical system and a poly(siloxane(s)).

Abstract: A photosensitive resin composition includes (A) a hydrophobic polymer having a glass transition temperature not greater than 5.degree. C., (B) a hydrophilic polymer, (C) an ethylenically unsaturated compound, (D) a solvent capable of dissolving the component (B) more than the component (A) and (E) a photopolymerization initiator, with the content of component (B) being less than that of component (A). The resin composition can be used to prepare a printing plate having a base, a photosensitive resin layer and a covering layer arranged one over another. The photosensitive resin layer contains a dispersed phase which includes particles having a phase which includes a hydrophobic polymer, surrounded by a phase which includes a hydrophilic polymer. The photosensitive resin layer can be prepared by removing the solvent (D) to a content of 0.001-2% by weight.

Abstract: A waterborne photoimageable composition or photoresist comprises a latex binder polymer having sufficient carboxylic acid functionality to render it developable in alkaline aqueous solution, a photopolymerizeable monomer fraction, a photoinitiator and a polyether polyurethane associate thickener which supports an emulsion of the monomer fraction in aqueous medium. The carboxylic acid functionality of the latex binder polymer is neutralized at from 0 to about 20%.

Abstract: Photopolymerizable grafted polyvinyl alcohols including groups of formula ##STR1## wherein n represents zero or an integer from 1 to 6, m represents zero or 1 (with the proviso that m represents zero when n represents zero), Z together with the nitrogen and carbon atoms to which they are attached represent a heterocyclic ring optionally fused to one or more benzenoid or heterocyclic rings, X.sup.- represents an anion, R' represents an alkyl group, and p represents an integer from 1 to 4. Compositions containing such grafted polyvinyl alcohols, for example for screen printing stencils, have shown high sensitivity to light.

Abstract: A heat-curable molding material consists of an unsaturated polyester, monomers, a propylene polymer, free radical initiators and conventional additives and assistants, the propylene polymer being dispersed in the form of solid, round particles having a smooth surface and a mean diameter of from 1 to 200 .mu.m in the polyester resin.

Abstract: Flexographic photosensitive printing plates are made with formulations comprising block polymers having an architecture of BA, CBA or CBCA, where A is poly(vinylpyridine), B is poly(butadiene) or poly(isoprene) and C is styrene. The polymers may be quaternized or neutralized with an organic acid. When made with quaternized polymers, the plates after imaging with UV may be developed in aqueous solutions. The block polymers offer further advantages as to ease of synthesis, safety and improved resolution.

Abstract: There are provided a pressure-sensitive adhesive and other compositions which free radical cured mixtures in which a halogenated hydrocarbon was present during free radical cure, of at least one unsaturated elastomeric polymer and at least one organic additive which is substantially nonresponsive to the action of free radicals and present in an amount sufficient to modify the properties of the cured elastomeric polymer.

Abstract: Surface characteristics of a molded article formed by a composition comprising at least two kinds of engineering plastics and a functionalized polyolefin resin or a composition comprising the said composition and an inorganic filler or a rubbery substance incorporated therein can be improved without deteriorating such characteristics as rigidity, impact resistance, heat resistance, dimensional stability and moldability, by radiating an ultraviolet light not longer than 300 nm in wavelength to the molded article, the said functionalized polyolefin resin containing at least one member selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acid group-, carboxylic ester group- or acid anhydride group-containing monomers, epoxy group-containing monomers, hydroxyl group-containing monomers, amino group-containing monomers, alkenyl cyclic iminoether derivatives and polyfunctional monomers.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a photosensitive polymer composition for a water-developable, flexographic printing plate, having a phase separating structure in a sea-and-islands state, the phase separating structure comprising island phases and a sea phase, the island phase comprising a thermoplastic elastomer component having a glass transition temperature lower than 25.degree. C., and the sea phase comprising a gelled, ethylenically unsaturated compound component.The photosensitive polymer composition of the present invention affords a printing plate capable of being developed with neutral water and suitable for flexographic printing using a water-based ink.

Abstract: A biaxially stretched heat-shrinkable laminated film is disclosed which possesses good heat-shrinkability, excellent melt hole resistance and heat-resistant sealing property (the heat resistance of a seal portion), and highly satisfactory cold resistance, retains transparency even after shrinkage, and serves advantageously as a wrap for packaging foodstuffs. The laminated film is provided as an oxygen barrier layer with a layer of a mixture of vinylidene chloride resin and a low melting point polyamide resin having a crystalline melting point of not higher than 210.degree. C. This mixed resin has been cross-linked by applying the electron beam to the laminate in a dosage in the range of 1 to 12 megarads. The laminated film exhibits a heat shrinkage percentage of not less than 15% at 90.degree. C. and excels in gas barrier property.