Abstract: The invention provides a single phase, essentially solvent-free polymerizable liquid composition comprising a polymerizable liquid with dissolved therein an organogroup 4, 5 or 6 compound selected from the group consisting of organolead, organophosphorus, organoarsenic, organoantimony, organobismuth and organselenium compounds, said position being polymerizable under the action of an externally applied influence.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to phosphorus containing (or “halogen free”) flame retardant photoimagable compositions useful as a coverlay material in a flexible electronic circuitry package. These compositions are generally photosensitive and comprise phosphorus containing acrylates and phosphorus-containing photo-initiators mixed with a polymer binder. The compositions of the present invention typically comprise elemental phosphorus in an amount between, and including, any two of the following numbers 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, 2.8, 3.0, 3.2, 3.4, 3.6, 3.8, 4.0, 4.2, 4.4, 4.6, 4.8, 5.0, 5.2, 5.4, 5.6, 5.8 and 6.0 weight percent.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a photopolymerizable dental composition which causes less change in a color tone before and after curing and exhibits excellent photopolymerizability to irradiation in a wide wavelength range, and has also excellent thin-layer surface curability, and to provide a photopolymerization initiator used therefor. Disclosed is a visible light-polymerizable dental composition which does not substantially contain an amine compound as a photosensitizer, comprising 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a (bis)acylphosphine oxide compound, 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of an ?-diketone compound and 100 parts by weight of a polymerizable monomer.

Abstract: The instant invention pertains to a method and a fluid composition for producing contact lenses with improved lens quality and with increased product yield. The method of the invention involves adding a phospholipid into a fluid composition including a lens-forming material in an amount sufficient to reduce an averaged mold separation force by at least about 40% in comparison with that without the phospholipids.

Abstract: A photosensitive resin composition for flexographic printing comprising a thermoplastic elastomer (a), a photopolymerizable unsaturated monomer (b), and a photopolymerization initiator (c) as essential ingredients, wherein the thermoplastic elastomer (a) is a block copolymer composition containing a block copolymer (i) having at least one polymer block comprised mainly of a mono-alkenyl aromatic compound and at least one polymer block comprised mainly of butadiene, and a branched block copolymer (ii) having at least two polymer blocks comprised mainly of a mono-alkenyl aromatic compound and at least one polymer block comprised mainly of butadiene; the amount of the mono-alkenyl aromatic compound unit in the thermoplastic elastomer (a) is 10-28 mass %; the amount of the block copolymer (i) in the thermoplastic elastomer (a) is 15-50 mass %; and the number average molecular weight (number average molecular weight in terms of polystyrene measured by GPC) of the branched block copolymer (ii) is 200,000-400,000.

Abstract: Disclosed are environmentally friendly, substantially all solids coating compositions which are curable using ultra violet and visible radiation. In addition, methods 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, in particular motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts or accessories.

Abstract: The present invention relates to powder compositions curable by ultraviolet irradiation or by accelerated electron beams. These powder compositions comprise at least one ethylenically unsaturated resin, and lend to the production of paint and varnish coatings exhibiting a unique combination of properties, inter alia good flow and mechanical properties and above all outstanding adhesion to metal substrates, persisting on ageing.

Abstract: A liquid coating material in the form of a water-in-oil dispersion which is curable with actinic radiation, is substantially or completely free from organic solvents and has a pH<5, comprising (A) at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of low molecular mass, oligomeric, and polymeric organic compounds which contain at least one group which can be activated with actinic radiation, and also air-drying and oxidatively drying alkyd resins, (B) at least one acidic ester of polyphosphoric acid and at least one compound (b1) containing at least one hydroxyl group and at least one group which can be activated with actinic radiation, (C) at least one acidic ester of monophosphoric acid and at least one compound (c1) containing at least one hydroxyl group and at least one group which can be activated with actinic radiation, and (D) at least one acidic, corrosion-inhibiting pigment based on polyphosphoric acid; process for its preparation, and its use as a coil coating primer.

Abstract: A rustproofing composition has superior properties satisfying rustproofing quality requirements and workability requirements for car underbodies, parts around tires, parts with pockets, plate-bonded parts or the like of car bodies, and containing volatile organic solvent of 20 mass % or less. In a rustproofing composition containing UV curable resin and photopolymerizing initiator and at least one of rustproofing oil and rustproofing wax, the content of nonvolatile component at 105° C. for 3 hours in the rustproofing oil and rustproofing wax is 80 mass % or more, the UV curable resin and photopolymerizing initiator are dissolved or dispersed in the rustproofing oil and rustproofing wax, and the UV curable resin is contained at 0.3 to 10 weight % to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A composition comprising one or more radiation curable monomers and/or oligomers and one or heat stable composition comprising at least one radiation-curable alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated compound, at least one phenolic stabilizer, and at least one non-phenolic stabilizer selected from the group consisting of hydroperoxide decomposers and free radical traps. The compositions and methods are useful in applications such as radiation curable ink jet systems where viscosity is reduced by heating.

Abstract: The present invention provides a one-bottle dental bonding composition that provides a bonding layer excellent in bonding strength, independent of the skill of the practitioners, and, more preferably, that releases fluoride ion gradually into oral cavity over an extended period of time. The one-bottle dental bonding composition comprises a radical polymerizable monomer (A) having an acidic group in the molecule, another radical polymerizable monomer (B), a photopolymerization initiator (C) and a water-soluble organic solvent (D), and is substantially free of water.

Abstract: A photosensitive resin composition which contains (A) polyamic acid, (B) (meth)acrylate having at least two photopolymerizable C?C unsaturated double bonds, (C) a photopolymerization initiator and (D) a flame retardant, with the (meth)acrylate (B) having at least two photopolymerizable C?C unsaturated double bonds being contained in an amount of 10 to 700 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the polyamic acid (A).

Abstract: Certain essentially phenol antioxidant-free stabilizer systems that comprise either a binary hindered amine/hydroxylamine or nitrone or amine oxide or benzofuranone system or a ternary hindered amine/hydroxylamine or nitrone or amine oxide or benzofuranone/organic phosphite or phosphonite system are especially effective towards protecting polyolefins against the deleterious effects of gamma irradiation. Polyolefin articles such as medical packaging, hospital garments, draperies, woven and non-woven fiber products, surgery utensils, blow-molded I.V. bottles, hypodermic syringes, needle shields, laboratory ware such as trays, funnels, Petri dishes and filters, and hygiene related articles may be sterilized with gamma irradiation and are stabilized according to the present invention.

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 provides an excellent radiation curable aqueous coating composition, which is highly safe and can make the adhesion to a metal surface and the corrosion resistance compatible which have been considered to conflict with each other, particularly adhesion after severe working and solvent resistance, and particularly durability to alcohols having high polarity. The composition of the present invention contains (1) a phosphoric acid ester compound having an ethylenically unsaturated double bond, (2) an aqueous polyurethane resin having both an ethylenically unsaturated double bond and a group capable of forming a salt, and (3) colloidal silica.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making a heat-resistant elastic article and a heat-resistant elastic article. The invention especially relates to a method of making elastic fibers and polymeric elastic fibers wherein the elastic fibers are capable of withstanding dyeing and heat-setting processes that typically are conducted at elevated temperatures (such as 110-230° C. and especially at greater than or equal to 130° C. for minutes). The inventive method comprises radiation crosslinking an article (or plurality of articles) under an inert or oxygen limited atmosphere (for example, in N2, argon, helium, carbon dioxide, xenon and/or a vacuum) wherein the article (or articles) comprises at least one amine stabilizer and preferably another optional stabilizer additive. More preferably, the radiation crosslinking is performed at a low temperature (−50 to 40° C.).

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic polyolefin compositions having enhanced surface durability and products thereof which include a thermoplastic polyolefin base component at least one radiation-crosslinkable component present in an amount sufficient to enhance the surface durability of the thermoplastic polyolefin component when radiation-cured and at least one photoinitiator present in an amount sufficient to initiate crosslinking of the radiation-crosslinkable component upon exposure of the thermoplastic polyolefin composition to radiation.

Abstract: Certain essentially phenol antioxidant-free stabilizer systems that comprise either a binary hindered amine/hydroxylamine or nitrone or amine oxide or benzofuranone system or a ternary hindered amine/hydroxylamine or nitrone or amine oxide or benzofuranone/organic phosphite or phosphonite system are especially effective towards protecting polyolefins against the deleterious effects of gamma irradiation. Polyolefin articles such as medical packaging, hospital garments, draperies, woven and non-woven fiber products, surgery utensils, blow-molded I.V. bottles, hypodermic syringes, needle shields, laboratory ware such as trays, funnels, Petri dishes and filters, and hygiene related articles may be sterilized with gamma irradiation and are stabilized according to the present invention.

Abstract: A single solution bonding formulation for dental applications comprising a plurality of at least one self-polymerizable polyvinyl acidic monomer or at least two different polymerizable polyvinyl acidic monomers, a calcium phosphate filler, at least one photoinitiator, optionally an accelerator, optionally a solvent, and optionally a fluoride additive is provided. Additionally, a method for treating enamel, dentin, and/or pulp with the same single solution bonding formulation is provided. The single solution bonding formulation provides for the release of calcium, phosphate and/or fluoride ions which are sufficient in situ to form hydroxyapatite and/or fluorapatite.

Abstract: Dental composites containing hybrid fillers and process for their production. Dental compounds are disclosed which contain two- or multi-phase inorganic fillers in an organic polymer matrix. These are characterized by improved abrasion resistance.

Abstract: A photosensitive resin composition which contains (A) polyamic acid, (B) (meth)acrylate having at least two photopolymerizable C═C unsaturated double bonds, (C) a photopolymerization initiator and (D) a flame retardant, with the (meth)acrylate (B) having at least two photopolymerizable C═C unsaturated double bonds being contained in an amount of 10 to 700 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the polyamic acid (A).

Abstract: The disclosed invention includes a composition for an optical fiber coating. The cured composition includes at least one monomer and at least one compound from the following group of compounds that consist of an ultra-violet light absorber, a hindered amine light stabilizer, and an optical brightener. The invention also includes an optical fiber coated with the inventive coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic polyolefin compositions having enhanced surface durability and products thereof which include a thermoplastic polyolefin base component at least one radiation-crosslinkable component present in an amount sufficient to enhance the surface durability of the thermoplastic polyolefin component when radiation-cured and at least one photoinitiator present in an amount sufficient to initiate crosslinking of the radiation-crosslinkable component upon exposure of the thermoplastic polyolefin composition to radiation.

Abstract: Flexographic printing plate is made from a laser engravable flexographic printing element which includes on a support at least one laser engravable reinforced elastomeric layer of an elastomeric composition comprising an elastomeric binder, at least one monomer, a photoinitiator system that decreases in ultraviolet absorbance as polymerization proceeds and at least one additive which absorbs infrared radiation at 9 to 12 micrometers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a game ball, such as a golf ball, having an indicia formed from a UV curable ink containing aluminum trihydroxide (ATH) filler. The ATH improves pad transfer of the ink. An ink composition suitable for pad printing, and a method for applying an indicia to a game ball also are disclosed. The UV curable ink has excellent pad transfer properties, and good durability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making a heat-resistant elastic article and a heat-resistant elastic article. The invention especially relates to a method of making elastic fibers and polymeric elastic fibers wherein the elastic fibers are capable of withstanding dyeing and heat-setting processes that typically are conducted at elevated temperatures (such as 110-230° C. and especially at greater than or equal to 130° C. for minutes). The inventive method comprises radiation crosslinking an article (or plurality of articles) under an inert or oxygen limited atmosphere (for example, in N2, argon, helium, carbon dioxide, xenon and/or a vacuum) wherein the article (or articles) comprises at least one amine stabilizer and preferably another optional stabilizer additive. More preferably, the radiation crosslinking is performed at a low temperature (−50 to 40° C.).

Abstract: Process for functionalizing a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymeric organic binder, in which unmodified, water-soluble or water-dispersible polymeric organic binders are reacted with one or more polar aprotic swelling agents which are compatible with the binder, with thorough mixing with one or more compounds which have groups capable of free radical polymerization, compositions obtainable thereby and radiation-sensitive mixtures which contain, as essential components, the above composition, at least one photopolymerization initiator, if required one or more ethylenically unsaturated, photopolymerizable low molecular weight compounds which are compatible with the polymeric binder and further conventional additives and/or assistants, and radiation-sensitive letterpress or relief printing plates which can be produced therefrom.

Abstract: A method of preparing a sterile article is disclosed. A polymer having a halogen-containing repeating unit is prepared that contains about 0.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for preparing bioabsorbable polymerization products having interconnecting pore structure by polymerizing compositions containing ethylene glycol- or glycero-oligoester(meth)acrylates monomers and, optionally, other components. The polymerization products are particularly useful for dental lacquers, dental inlays and shaped articles which are bioabsorbable and exhibit an interconnecting pore structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic polyolefin compositions having enhanced surface durability and products thereof which include a thermoplastic polyolefin base component at least one radiation-crosslinkable component present in an amount sufficient to enhance the surface durability of the thermoplastic polyolefin component when radiation-cured and at least one photoinitiator present in an amount sufficient to initiate crosslinking of the radiation-crosslinkable component upon exposure of the thermoplastic polyolefin composition to radiation.

Abstract: A flexible, flame-retardant, aqueous processable, photoimageable resin composition for forming a permanent, protective coating film for printed circuitry and a multilayer photoimageable element containing a layer of the photoimageable resin composition in combination with a low tack photoimageable resin sublayer and a temporary support film are disclosed. The photoimageable resin composition has excellent aqueous developability and provides a cured coating film having good flexibility, adhesion, solvent resistance, surface hardness, thermal resistance, electrical insulating properties and flame retardancy.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a game ball, such as a golf ball, having an indicia formed from a UV curable ink containing aluminum trihydroxide (ATH) filler. The ATH improves pad transfer of the ink. An ink composition suitable for pad printing, and a method for applying an indicia to a game ball also are disclosed. The UV curable ink has excellent pad transfer properties, and good durability.

Abstract: Disclosed is a radiation curable composition which includes: (a) an unsaturated ester compound, and (b) a pulverizable vinyl ether compound. The unsaturated ester compound is characterized as having a plurality of unsaturated ester groups per molecule. The pulverizable vinyl ether compound is characterized as including at least one of the following: (a) a compound having an average of greater than 1.0 reactive vinyl ether groups per molecule, and (b) a vinyl ether-containing group bonded to the unsaturated ester compound such that there is an average of at least 1.0 reactive vinyl ether group per molecule. The unsaturated ester compound, the vinyl ether compound and/or a mixture thereof is treated with a reducing agent so as to decompose destabilizing agents present therein that would initiate premature polymerization of the vinyl ether compound.

Abstract: A plastic mold is produced by first repeating the process of forming a layer of a photocurable resin composition of a specified kind and exposing it to actinic radiation to at least partially photocure it to produce a photocured layered structure having a glass transition temperature of 70.degree.-120.degree. C. This structure is then subjected to a post-cure process at a temperature high than the glass transition temperature by 30.degree.-100.degree. C. Plastic molds made by this method have superior heat distortion temperature and tensile elastic modulus.

Abstract: To provide a fluorine-containing resin molded article surface-modified by irradiating, onto a surface thereof, a laser beam having a wavelength of 150 to 370 nm through a basic solution, preferably an aqueous basic solution. The surface-modified fluorine-containing resin molded article is excellent in adhesion to not only organic materials but also metals.

Abstract: A curable cyanoacrylate adhesive composition intended for medical and/or veterinary uses is sterilized in liquid form by gamma irradiation. The composition comprisesa) a cyanoacrylate monomerb) a combination of an anionic stabilizer and a free-radical stabilizer in amounts effective to stabilize the composition during irradiation and to stabilize the sterilized composition during storage prior to cure, wherein the free radical stabilizer is a selected phenolic antioxidant (but not including hydroquinone).The preferred free radical stabilizer is butylated hydroxyanisole. After irradiation the cyanoacrylate monomer is substantially ungelled.

Abstract: A stabilized heat curable adhesive prepared from a formulation comprised of (1) at least one free radically polymerizable monomer; (2) at least one epoxy function monomer; (3) at least one free radical polymerization photoinitiator; (4) a thermally-initiated cationic catalyst system comprising (a) at least one salt of an organometallic cation, (b) at least one stabilizing additive; (5) optionally, at least one alcohol-containing material; and (6) optionally, adjuvants.

Abstract: Polymer compositions having improved resistance to thermoforming sag are disclosed. The compositions comprise a first and second portion selected from the group comprising polypropylene, propylene-ethylene copolymers and mixtures thereof wherein a first portion of the composition is (1) mixed with from about 500 to about 3000 ppm of antioxidant; and (2) irradiated with a dosage of from about 10 to about 20 Mrads gamma or electron beam of ionizing radiation in air, and the second portion of said polymer composition is non-irradiated. The first portion is present in an amount effective, from about 1.0% to about 10.0%, to increase the elasticity of the polymer composition in the molten state by at least 10% as compared to the second portion of said polymer composition.

Abstract: Ultraviolet radiation-curable primary and secondary coating compositions for optical fibers are disclosed. The primary coatings comprise a hydrocarbon polyol-based reactively terminated aliphatic urethane oligomer; a hydrocarbon monomer terminated with at least one end group capable of reacting with the terminus of the oligomer; and an optional photoinitiator. The secondary coatings comprise a polyester and/or polyether-based aliphatic urethane reactively terminated oligomer; a hydrocarbonaceous viscosity-adjusting component capable of reacting with the reactive terminus of (I); and an optional photoinitiator. Also disclosed are optical fibers coated with the secondary coating alone or with the primary and secondary coatings of the invention.

Abstract: A highly, filled composition is described containing a polymeric material, at least one filler, and at least one surface active agent. The filler(s) and surface active agent(s) are selected based upon the relationship between their pH's allowing for enhanced filler loading of the compositions. The compositions of the present invention can be used to coat electrical and electronic components or as inasfar covering substrates.

Abstract: Polymer compositions having a first and second portion selected from polypropylenes, polyethylenes, propylene-ethylene copolymers and mixtures thereof having enhanced crystallization properties and a method for producing the same are disclosed. Antioxidant is mixed with the first portion, 0.01 to 1.25 wt %, of the composition which is then irradiated to a dosage of 5-30 Mrads of ionizing radiation in air to induce cross linking. The irradiated first portion is then blended with the non-irradiated second portion. The cross-linked polymer is believed to provide nucleation sites for the initiation of crystallization, thereby enhancing crystallization of the polymer as evidenced by elevated DSC freeze points. Crystallization of the polyolefin is enhanced without any detrimental effects on hexane or xylene extractability of the polymer and without degrading the composition to any appreciable extent.

Abstract: Actinic radiation curable composition suitable for use in coating electronic components and as a printing ink comprising as the essential components:(a) a monomer selected from the group consisting of monofunctional vinyl monomers and multifunctional vinyl monomers; or(b) a prepolymer selected from the group consisting of monofunctional vinyl polymers and multifunctional vinyl polymers;(c) a photoinitiator;(d) at least one filler; and(e) at least one surface active agent having a molecular weight greater than or equal to about 227;wherein one of the surface active agent or the filler has a pH greater than or equal to 7 and the other of the surface active agent or the filler has a pH less than or equal to 7 such that dispersion of the filler in the composition is enhanced and relative high loading of filler in the composition is obtainable;(f) or at least two surface active agents having a molecular weight greater than or equal to about 227 wherein one of the surface active agents has a pH greater than or equa

Abstract: Actinic radiation curable composition suitable for use in coating electronic components and as a printing ink comprising as the essential components:(a) a prepolymer selected from the group consisting of monofunctional vinyl resins and multifunctional vinyl resins;(b) a monomer selected from the group consisting of monofunctional vinyl monomers and multifunctional vinyl monomers;(c) a photoinitiator;(d) a filler; and(e) at least one surface active agent having a molecular weight greater than about 227;wherein one of the surface active agent or the filler has a pH greater than or equal to 7 and the other of the surface active agent or the filler has a pH less than or equal to 7 such that dispersion of the filler in the composition is enhanced and relatively high loading of filler in the composition is obtainable.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high energy radiation resistant, polypropylene composition. It consists essentially of substantially crystalline normally solid polypropylene having a narrow molecular weight distribution, and, dispersed therein at a concentration effective to increase substantially the high energy radiation resistance of the polypropylene, a synergistic mixture of:(1) a hindered amine component,(2) a hindered phenolic component, and(3) a phosphorous containing component,the weight ratios of component (1) to component (2) to component (3) being about 1:(0.1-2):(0.1-2).Also disclosed are radiation sterilized articles in which at least part of the material of construction comprises the polypropylene composition.

Abstract: A method for making a plastic lens and a plastic lens made thereby. The method comprises disposing a liquid monomer or a monomer mixture and a photosensitive initiator into a mold cavity and directing ultraviolet light to act on the lens forming material in the cavity to produce a lens therefrom. The liquid monomer mixture may include one or more of diethylene glycol bis(allyl)-carbonate, bisphenol A diallyl carbonate, 1,6 hexanedioldimethacrylate, trimethylol propane triacrylate, tetraethylene glycol diacrylate, tripropylene glycol diacrylate, tetrahydrofurfurylmethacrylate, tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate and styrene. The photosensitive initiator may be selected from the group of 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1- phenyl-propan-1-one and 1-hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone.

Abstract: This invention provides a flame-retardant resin composition comprising (A) about 100 parts by weight of at least one resin selected from the group consisting of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, ethylene-ethyl acrylate copolymer, isobutylene-isoprene copolymer and ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer, (B) about 50 to about 300 parts by weight of a hydrate of metallic oxide, and (C) about 0.05 to about 5 parts by weight of a phosphorus-containing titanate coupling agent, the composition having been already crosslinked by use of about 0.1 to about 20 parts by weight of a crosslinking agent or by irradiation of ionizable radiation.The composition of the invention has an outstanding flame retardancy and can be made into a molded product capable of exhibiting fully useful mechanical and electrical characteristics.

Abstract: A process for preparing particulate water-soluble cationic acrylic polymers having a high molecular weight, an excellent water solubility and a uniform particle size with a good productivity by adding a combined photoinitiator system of an azoguanyl compound and other usual photoinitiator to an aqueous monomer solution containing a cationic vinyl monomer, irradiating the aqueous monomer solution in the form of a thin layer on a moving support with ultraviolet rays in at least two stages, and finely dividing the produced aqueous polymer gel in a wet state by a roller cutter and then by a vertical cutter.

Abstract: A process for the production of a solid, particulate immobilized extractant, which process comprises adsorbing (a) a liquid extractant which is not homopolymerizable onto (b) a porous, solid, particulate, substrate; adsorbing (c) a monomer onto the substrate; and polymerizing the adsorbed monomer (c) thereby entrapping the liquid extractant (a) on substrate (b).

Abstract: Electron beam curable polyurethane resin comprising the reaction product of a hydroxyl terminated polyester; a compound having ethylenic unsaturation and at least 2 hydroxyl moieties; optionally, a chain extender which is a lower aliphatic or cycloaliphatic diol; and an approximately stoichiometric proportion of an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, or aromatic diisocyanate. The ethylenically unsaturated component has an essentially aliphatic backbone, and optionally can include carbamate linkages. Magnetic coatings incorporating these resins are adapted to be applied to a substrate, calendared, then crosslinked by exposure to electron beam radiation. Magnetic media made with such coatings are also disclosed. The present resins, and coatings made from them, have superior properties to other coatings of this type.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions are provided in which perfluoropolyethers have been solubilized in non-fluorinated solvents by combining them with a solubilizing agent such as azotic conjugated compounds, and phosphorylated compounds. Typical of the perfluoropolyethers is ##STR1## Typical of the solubilizing agents is phosphorylated methacryloyloxyhydroxypropylisophthalate. The perfluoropolyether and the solubilizing agent are mixed to form a paste which is soluble in organic solvents such as methylethylketone. These compositions find utility as protective lubricant coatings for thin film magnetic recording media. They have the advantage that only one coating step is required in order to apply both the phosphorylated compound and the lubricating polyether. Recording media lubricated with these compositions have demonstrated excellent wear characteristics.