Abstract: A photocurable ink composition set includes ink composition A and ink composition B. Ink composition A contains a dendritic polymer and an monomer expressed by general formula (1): CH2?CR1—COO—R2—O—CH?CH—R3. Ink composition B contains a coloring agent and a monomer expressed by general formula (1). In the formula (1), R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R2 represents an organic moiety having a carbon number in the range of 2 to 20, and R3 represents a hydrogen atom or an organic moiety having a carbon number in the range of 1 to 11.

Abstract: Two-part and one-part self-etching dental adhesives containing polymerizable acidic monomers. Methods include one-coat application without need for tooth etching.

Abstract: A thermosetting adhesive is configured to include a photoradical generator which generates radicals from irradiation of active energy rays in a thermosetting insulating adhesive component. In a repair method when this thermosetting adhesive is used, a cured matter of the thermosetting adhesive is made soluble or swellable in a predetermined solvent by irradiating the cured matter with active energy rays from the substrate side or the electronic component side prior to separating the electronic component from the substrate, and the cured matter is removed using such solvent. Alternatively, the cured matter of the thermosetting adhesive is made soluble or swellable in a predetermined solvent by irradiating the cured matter with active energy rays after the electronic component has been separated from the substrate, and the cured matter is removed using such solvent.

Abstract: Disclosed are toner compositions comprised of a polymer, an optional colorant, and an UV light curable oligomer. Also disclosed are methods for producing a UV curable toner compositions, the toner compositions produced thereby, and methods of utilizing the UV curable toner compositions in various painting applications.

Abstract: A dental adhesive composition has an adhesive component and an activator component. The adhesive composition has a volatile organic solvent component, one or more polymerizable (meth)acrylate compounds optionally containing fillers, and a polymerization photoinitiator. The adhesive component may also be a substantially homogeneous mixture of one or more polymerizable (meth)acrylate compounds and an effective amount of a photoinitiator, without a solvent. The activator component includes an aromatic sulfinate salt and an activator component solvent. A method for adhering a restorative to a dental surface includes preparing the surface for restoration; applying a mixture of an adhesive component and an activator component to the prepared cavity, thereby forming a coated cavity surface; and, applying a direct or indirect dental restorative to the coated cavity surface.

Abstract: There is disclosed a removable radiation cured member suitable for use in protecting a micro-fluid ejection head. Further, a reactant mixture suitable for sealing a micro-fluid ejection head comprising a vinyl-containing oligomer, a filler, and optionally a reactive diluent and/or a photoinitiator is disclosed.

Abstract: A polymeric material including a UV initiator, a UV absorber, and one or monomers, wherein the polymeric material is cured using UV light.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultraviolet curable resin of the present invention which is prepared from alkyl(meth)acrylates, glycidyl(meth)acrylate, and substituted or unsubstituted acrylic acid, wherein the resin contains terminal vinyl group in amount of at least 50 wt % based on the resin and its glass transition temperature (Tg) is in a range of from 40˜100° C. The present invention also relates to a resin composition containing the ultraviolet curable resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid radiation-curing compositions having flexible and elastic material properties in the cured state, consisting of the following components: a) from 5.0 to 99.0% by weight of a di- or polyfunctional polyether (meth)-acrylate compound having a molecular weight of more than 1000 g/mol; b) from 1.00 to 90.0% by weight of a mono-, di- or polyfunctional radiation-curing (meth)acrylate compound having a molecular weight of less than 1000 g/mol as a reactive component or reactive thinner or cross-linking agent for the formation of polymer networks; c) from 0.05 to 10.0% by weight of a free-radical forming photoinitiator; d) from 0.001 to 5.0% by weight of further components; with the proviso that the sum of components a) to d) amounts to 100% by weight.

Abstract: The invention is the method of preparing macromer for use in making ophthalmic lenses comprising combining two or more monomers and using a macromer-forming catalyst, wherein the macromer-forming catalyst comprises triethylamine or bismuth.

Abstract: There is a need for a photocurable inkjet ink capable of being cured with low light energy and of forming ultrafine patterns. There is also a need for the formation of films having the flexibility to be formed even on flexible boards using photocurable inkjet ink. The invention provides a photocurable inkjet ink including a photopolymerization initiator and a polymerizable monomer having a thermosetting functional group.

Abstract: A flame retardant suitable for manufacturing a polymer composition is provided. The polymer composition is used for forming a cured film in which a balance among flame retardancy, adhesion, chemical resistance, heat resistance, and elasticity, and so on, is provided. A flame-retardant polymer composition with an excellent balance among the above properties is also provided. The flame retardant of the invention has a structure of Formula (1), (2), or (3): (in which, R1 is hydrogen or methyl, R2 is C2-20 alkylene or C2-20 alkylene in which any —CH2— is replaced by —O—, R3 and R4 are C1-20 alkyl, phenyl, and phenyl substituted by C1-5 alkyl or phenyl, R3 and R4 may also be an integrally-formed cyclic group, and p and q are 0 or 1).

Abstract: A coating composition capable of changing colour, comprising a) light unstable colour change material having a first stage colour and a final stage different colour b) autoxidisable resin characterised in that the composition further consists of photoinitiator capable of producing reactive species in response to illumination by light.

Abstract: There is provided a technique for introducing grafted side chains having a narrow molecular weight distribution onto a molded organic polymer substrate, for example polyolefin substrate, while maintaining the form of the substrate. One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a grafted material, comprising the steps of (a) irradiating an organic polymer substrate with ionizing radiation, and then bringing a polymerizable monomer and a polymerization initiating group-introducing agent into contact with the substrate, thus introducing grafted side chains having polymerization initiating groups on ends thereof onto trunk polymer of the substrate, and (b) then bringing a polymerizable monomer into contact with the substrate, thus causing the grafted side chains to grow.

Abstract: A cationically polymerizable composition containing a cationically polymerizable compound and a cationic polymerization initiator, wherein a total content of a cationic compound, a metal compound and a strong acid compound contained in the cationically polymerizable composition is in the range of 1 to 500 ppm by weight based on the total weight of the cationically polymerizable composition.

Abstract: The invention features dental compositions comprising at least one hybrid monomer that comprises a cyclic allylic sulfide moiety attached to a (meth)acryloyl moiety. These two functional moieties are typically joined either directly to each via a chemical bond or through some chemical structure or spacer molecule. The composition may optionally contain additional polymerizable compounds, such as ethylenically unsaturated compounds, that are typically used in dental compositions.

Abstract: An ink-jet ink is provided. The ink-jet ink includes a compound of formula (1) to form a cured film with high-flame retardancy.

Abstract: Radiation curable, sprayable compositions are disclosed that include (a) an acrylated epoxy, and (b) at least one multi-functional acrylate monomer. The radiation curable, sprayable compositions of the invention include a material containing an amino group. Also disclosed are multi-layer composite coatings wherein at least one layer is deposited from such compositions.

Abstract: A two-part curable ink composition set includes an ink composition A which contains at least a photopolymerization initiator and a polymerizable compound and which does not contain a coloring material, and an ink composition B which contains at least a coloring material and a polymerizable compound and which does not contain a photopolymerization initiator, wherein either one or each of the ink composition A and the ink composition B contains a resin emulsion dispersed in the polymerizable compound.

Abstract: A UV radiation curable primer coating composition curable under a UV radiation emitting lamp or sunlight. The coating demonstrates improved curing time and includes ethylenically unsaturated free radically polymerizable compounds and 0.1% photoiniator or less.

Abstract: This invention describes an exposure apparatus comprising a light measuring device and a light transmitting clamp designed to compress a photocurable (photopolymer) package for use in manufacture of a hand stamp plate, the package typically consisting of a sachet containing a liquid photopolymer. The liquid photopolymer is specifically engineered to cure under ambient lighting conditions eliminating the requirement for fluorescent tubes to create the UV light to cure the photopolymer. The light measuring device is designed to inform the user of the required exposure time for the printing plate.

Abstract: Corrosion-resistant, self-priming coatings that are curable by ultraviolet energy and methods for coating surfaces using such coatings have been provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a method for coating a surface includes formulating a chromium-free, self-priming coating, applying the chromium-free, self-priming coating to the surface, and curing the chromium-free, self-priming coating with ultraviolet light.

Abstract: Inks are disclosed which are used in ink-jet printing. The inks are cured by ultraviolet radiation, preferably free radical initiation. The inks contain a (meth)acrylate monomer, an ?,?-unsaturated ether monomer and a photoinitiator. The inks exhibit a low viscosity and give tough printed images after curing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polymeric compositions that exhibit Reverse Thermal Gelation (RTG) properties for use as Support Materials (SM) in the manufacture of three-dimensional objects. These polymers are Temperature Sensitive Polymers that respond with a significant change of properties to a small change in temperature. Temperature Sensitive Polymers exhibit cloud point (CP) or lower critical solution temperature (LCST) in aqueous solutions. Water-soluble Temperature Sensitive Polymers are chosen to give low viscosity liquid at low temperature when dissolved in water and by that to permit easy dispensing at low temperature. Raising the temperature above their gelation temperature (Tgel) will result in solidification of the composition. At its gel position the material has favorable characteristics as a support and building material. The gel layers have the appropriate toughness and dimensional stability to support the model layers during the building process.

Abstract: A radiation curable composition comprising: A) at least one urethane poly(meth) acrylate compound; B) at least one poly(meth)acrylate compound; C) at least one polyester poly(meth)acrylate compound; D) at least one silicone poly(meth)acrylate compound; E) at least one visible light range free radial photopolymerization initiator; and F) at least one UV light range free radical polymerization initiator.

Abstract: The invention pertain to novel photoacid generator compounds of the formula I, II or III wherein R1 is for example C1-C18alkylsulfonyl or phenylsulfonyl, phenyl-C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, naphthylsulfonyl, anthracylsulfonyl or phenanthrylsulfonyl, all optionally substituted, or R1 is a group X1, X2 and X3 independently of each other are O or S; R?1, is e.g. phenylenedisulfonyl, naphthylenedisulfonyl, diphenylenedisulfonyl, or oxydiphenylenedisulfonyl, all optionally substituted; R2 is halogen or C1-C10haloalkyl; X is halogen; Ar1 is for example biphenylyl or fluorenyl, or is substituted naphthyl; Ar?1 is heteroarylene, optionally substituted; R8, R9, R10 and R11 for example are C1-C6alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen; or R8, R9 and R10 are phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by C1-C4alkyl or halogen; or R10 and R11 together are 1,2-phenylene or C2-C6alkylene which is unsubstituted or substituted by C1-C4alkyl or halogen.

Abstract: A light management film includes a first layer with a thermoplastic resin and a particular phosphonium sulfonate salt, and a second layer formed from a curable composition and having a refractive index of at least 1.5. The light management film exhibits reduced static electricity build-up and reduced dust attraction, making it easier to handle during fabrication of display devices such as the flat panel displays of laptop computers.

Abstract: By providing a composition in which refractive index can be controlled, and scratch resistivity and adhesion (especially adhesion to a resin having a thiourethane bond or epithiosulfide bond) are excellent when the composition is coated on a base material such as a resin and then cured, the composition comprises (a) a thio(meth)acrylate compound represented by the general formula (1) and (b) ultrafine inorganic particles: wherein a linking(or connecting) group R represents an aliphatic residue, an aromatic residue, an alicyclic residue or a heterocyclic residue or an aliphatic residue having an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, an aromatic ring, an aliphatic ring, or a heterocycle in the chain; Rm represents each independently a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and n is an integer of 1 to 4.

Abstract: A photo-crosslinkable polyolefin composition comprises a polyolefin, a source of functionality receptive to crosslinking by UV radiation, a cationic photoinitiator and optionally includes a free-radical photoinitiator, a crosslinking accelerator or sensitizer, and other additives such as compatibilizers, inorganic fillers, nanofillers, glass, polymeric and ceramic microspheres, glass fibres, flame retardants, antioxidants, stabilizers, processing aids, foaming agents and pigments. A method for manufacturing a UV-crosslinked polyolefin article comprises forming an article by extruding, moulding or otherwise forming the UV-crosslinkable polyolefin composition and subjecting the article to UV radiation on-line with the extrusion, moulding or other forming operation.

Abstract: Disclosed are environmentally friendly, substantially all solids coating compositions which are curable using ultraviolet and visible radiation. In addition, the disclosed coating compositions are suitable for coating composite objects and/or objects comprising composite materials, such as, but not limited to, fiberglass, fire retardant fiberglass, carbon fiber, fire retardant carbon fiber, Kevlar®, and fire retardant Kevlar®. In addition, methods are disclosed for coating surfaces, or at least a portion of the surfaces, and curing of the coated surface to obtain partially or fully cured coated surfaces. Furthermore, articles of manufacture incorporating fully cured coated surfaces are disclosed, including, for example composite architectural panels. Also disclosed are methods, processes, production lines, articles of manufacture, and factories which incorporate these environmentally friendly, substantially all solids coating compositions curable using ultraviolet and visible radiation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyether polyols, which process involves: (a) contacting a phosphorus containing compound having at least one hydroxyl group with alkylene oxide to obtain alkoxylated initiator, (b) contacting the alkoxylated initiator with further alkylene oxide in the presence of a double metal cyanide complex catalyst.

Abstract: An active energy ray curable ink which is quickly polymerized by an active energy ray, high in crosslinking degree of a cured material formed, excellent in adhesive property, low in viscosity, excellent in long-term storability and also excellent in ejection stability, and an ink-jet recording process, an ink cartridge, a recording unit and an ink-jet recording apparatus using such an ink are provided. In the active energy ray curable aqueous ink comprising at least water and a polymerizable material which is radically polymerized by an active energy ray, the polymerizable material is a water-soluble polymerizable material represented by the following general formula (I).

Abstract: A radiation curable aqueous coating composition comprises an aqueous resin having a chemically bonded phosphate group and an ethylenic unsaturated double bond, and/or a phosphate compound having an ethylenic unsaturated double bond and an aqueous resin having an ethylenic unsaturated double bond, which has high solvent resistance and adhesion to the surface of the metal material.

Abstract: The present invention recognizes that lenses, such as contact lenses, can be pigmented using an ink that includes oligomers, polymers or polymerizable monomers. The ink can be used to make images on or within the lens. Images made using these inks are may be digital or analogue and can be used in a variety of printing methods, including ink-jet printing.

Abstract: Disclosed are photo or electron beam polymerizable compositions, and preparation thereof and devices containing them. The composition contains completely or substantially completely hydrogenated hydrocarbon-based material completely free or substantially free of carbon-carbon double and triple bonds containing photo or electron beam curable terminal or pendant groups, low-outgassing photoinitiators, an optional viscosity adjustment component and an optional filler. The composition is visible light, UV or electron beam curable. It cures into a low-modulus, low outgassing polymer material. The composition can be used as an adhesive, sealant or lens potting material. It is ideal for use in lithographic tools involving deep or vacuum ultraviolet radiations, in particular, as lens potting materials for 157 nm lithographic tools.

Abstract: Disclosed are toner compositions comprised of a polymer, an optional colorant, and an UV light curable oligomer. Also disclosed are methods for producing a UV curable toner compositions, the toner compositions produced thereby, and methods of utilizing the UV curable toner compositions in various painting applications.

Abstract: Reactive adhesive compositions that can be activated with actinic radiation, manipulated for an extended time and then cured thermally are disclosed. The prepolymer mixture for the reactive adhesive contains a catalyst component and a monomer/oligomer component. The monomer or oligomer is chosen from oxetane monomers, oxirane monomers, oxetane oligomers and oxirane oligomers. The oxirane monomers and oligomers have at least one oxygen or sulfur of an ether or thioether in a position two or three carbons removed from the oxygen of the oxirane.

Abstract: Optical fiber coating compositions which comprise at least one ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable compound and a photoinitiator blend, wherein the blend comprises (a) bis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phenylphosphine oxide and (b) 2,4,6,-trimethylbenzoylethoxyphenylphosphine oxide in an (a):(b) weight:weight ratio of between about 1:10 and about 1:8; or (c) bis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phenylphosphine oxide, (d) 2,4,6,-trimethylbenzoylethoxyphenylphosphine oxide and (e) 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-propanone in a (c):(d):(e) weight:weight:weight ratio between about 3:1:14 and about 4:1:16; or (f) bis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phenylphosphine oxide and (g) 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-propanone in a (f):(g) weight:weight ratio of between about 1:3 and about 1:5 exhibit fast photospeed, very low color and fast photobleaching. The photoinitiator blends have low volatility, high shelf life stability and high compatibility with resins and monomers. The photoinitiator blends are for example liquid and easy to use.

Abstract: Disclosed are environmentally friendly coating compositions for coating thermoplastic olefin objects and which are curable using ultraviolet and visible radiation. Even if the coating compositions are applied to an unprimed surface, the resulting cured compositions have excellent adhesion. The cured coatings have improved adhesion properties and clear coat embodiments have improved clarity properties. In addition, methods are disclosed for coating surfaces, or at least a portion of the surfaces, and curing of the coated surface to obtain partially or fully cured coated surfaces are also disclosed. Furthermore, articles of manufacture incorporating fully cured coated surfaces are disclosed, including, for example motor-vehicle bumpers. Also disclosed are methods, processes, production lines, articles of manufacture, and factories which incorporate these environmentally friendly coating compositions.

Abstract: A photosensitive resin composition of the present invention contains a (A) soluble polyimide and a (b) (meth)acrylic compound, the (A) soluble polyimide being soluble in an organic solvent and being synthesized by using an acid dianhydride component and at least one of a diamine component containing a siloxane structure or an aromatic ring structure, and a diamine component having, in its structure, a hydroxyl group a carboxyl group or a carbonyl group, and the (B) (meth)acrylic compound having at least one carbon-carbon double bond, and preferably contains at least one of a (C) photo reaction initiator and a (D) fire retardant. With this arrangement, the photosensitive resin composition of the present invention is capable of having excellent properties. Especially, the photosensitive resin composition of the present invention is so excellently useful that it can be used for electronic parts and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an active energy ray curable composition for coating optical disc, comprising a urethane (meth)acrylate compound having at least one amide group in the molecule, an ethylenically unsaturated compound other than the urethane (meth)acrylate compound and a photopolymerization initiator; and an optical disc having a cured coating layer obtained by curing the composition.

Abstract: Holographic storage mediums, methods for producing the storage medium, methods for storing data in the holographic storage medium, and optical storage reading methods are described herein. The holographic storage medium can be formed from a composition comprising a thermally crosslinked polysiloxane binder; a photoactive material; and a photo-initiator, wherein the photoactive material has a concentration that remains about the same before and after a thermal cure process to form the thermally crosslinked polysiloxane binder.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), in which E is O or S; and x is 0 or 1, A is cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, naphthyl, biphenylyl, anthracyl or an O-, S- or N-containing 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring, where the mentioned radicals are unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, C1–C4alkyl or C1–C4alkoxy; or A is a group formula (II) R is C1–C24alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted, C2–C24alkyl which is interrupted once or more than once by nonconsecutive O, S or NR14 and which is unsubstituted or substituted, C2–C24alkenyl which is uninterrupted or interrupted once or more than once by nonconsecutive O, S or NR14 and which is unsubstituted or substituted, C5–C24cycloalkenyl which is uninterrupted or interrupted once or more than once by nonconsecutive O, S or NR14 and which is unsubstituted or substituted; C7–C24arylalkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted on the aryl group.

Abstract: A curable composition includes a multifunctional (meth)acrylate; a substituted or unsubstituted arylether (meth)acrylate monomer; and a polymerization initiator. The compositions exhibit high refractive indices and, upon polymerization, the compositions provide films having excellent thermomechanical properties.

Abstract: A composition including nanoparticles each having an acidic polymerizable siloxane moiety. For example, a hydrolysis stable, self-etching, self-priming dental adhesive composition including 90 to 10 percent by weight of an aqueous phase, and 10 to 90 percent by weight of acidic polymerizable nanoparticles. The acidic polymerizable nanoparticles are obtainable by hydrolysis of a mixture containing one or more hydrolyzable organosilicon compounds wherein (i) at least a portion of the hydrolyzable organosilicon compounds contains one or more polymerizable groups and (ii) at least a portion of the hydrolyzable organosilicon compounds contain one or more acidic moieties.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I in which Ar is a group or unsubstituted or substituted cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, naphthyl, biphenylyl or an O-, S- or N-containing 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring; R1 and R2 are C1-C20alkyl, OR11, CF3 or halogen; R3, R4 and R5 are hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, OR11 or halogen; R6 is unsubstituted or substituted C1-C24alkyl, C2-C24alkyl, which is interrupted by O, S or NR14 and is unsubstituted or substituted; C2-C24alkenyl, uninterrupted or interrupted by O, S or NR14 and unsubstituted or substituted; unsubstituted or substituted C7-C24arylalkyl; C4-C24cycloalkyl, uninterrupted or interrupted by O, S and/or NR14; or C8-C24arylcycloalkyl; R11 is C1-C20alkyl, C3-C8cycloalkyl, phenyl, benzyl or C2-C20alkyl, interrupted by O or S and unsubstituted or substituted; R12 and R13 are hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C3-C8cycloalkyl, phenyl, benzyl or C2-C20alkyl, interrupted by O atoms and unsubstituted or substituted; or R12 and R13 together are C3-C5alkylene, uninterrupted or interrupted by O,

Abstract: The present invention is directed to curable acrylate coating compositions and coated articles resulting therefrom. The curable acrylate coating composition comprises at least two polyfunctional acrylate derivatives, at least one photoinitiator and at least one nanoscale filler.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I (I), in which Ar is a group or unsubstituted or substituted cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, naphthyl, biphenylyl or an O-, S- or N-containing 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring; R1 and R2 are C1-C20alkyl, OR11, CF3 or halogen; R3, R4 and R5 are hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, OR11 or halogen; R6 is unsubstituted or substituted C1-C24alkyl, C2-C24alkyl, which is interrupted by O, S or NR14 and is unsubstituted or substituted; C2-C24alkenyl, uninterrupted or interrupted by O, S or NR14 and unsubstituted or substituted; unsubstituted or substituted C7-C24arylalkyl; C4-C24cycloalkyl, uninterrupted or interrupted by O, S and/or NR14; or C8-C24arylcycloalkyl; R11 is C1-C20alkyl, C3-C8cycloalkyl, phenyl, benzyl or C2-C20alkyl, interrupted by O or S and unsubstituted or substituted; R12 and R13 are hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C3-C8cycloalkyl, phenyl, benzyl or C2-C20alkyl, interrupted by O atoms and unsubstituted or substituted; or R12 and R13 together are C3-C5alkylene, uninterrupted or interrupted by

Abstract: The present invention provides a dental material that includes a hardenable resin system and a first initiator system capable of hardening the hardenable resin.

Abstract: A coating material curable thermally and with actinic radiation, comprising at least one constituent (a1) containing at least two functional groups (a11) which serve for crosslinking with actinic radiation, and if desired at least one functional group (a12) which is able to undergo thermal crosslinking reactions with a complementary functional group (a22) in the constituent (a2), and at least one constituent (a2) containing at least two functional groups (a21) which serve for crosslinking with actinic radiation, and at least one functional group (a22) which is able to undergo thermal crosslinking reactions with a complementary functional group (a12) in the constituent (a1), and also, if desired, comprising at least one photoinitiator (a3), at least one thermal crosslinking initiator (a4), at least one reactive diluent curable thermally and/or with actinic radiation (a5), at least one coatings additive (a6), and/or at least one thermally curable constituent (a7), with the proviso that the coating material cont