Abstract: A method of surface cross-linking superabsorbent polymer particles using UV irradiation is provided. The method is carried out in a so-called drum reactor, which comprises a hollow drum and an irradiation source. The drum has a longitudinal axis and a cross-section. Radical former molecules are applied on the surface of superabsorbent polymer particles. These superabsorbent polymer particles are fed into the drum and are irradiated while they move within the drum, which is rotated around its longitudinal axis. The irradiation source is provided such that the radiation emitted by the irradiation source is able to reach superabsorbent polymer particles within said drum. The irradiation source for use in the method is able to emit UV radiation of a wavelength between about 201 nm and about 400 nm.

Abstract: An organic polyisocyanate with at least one unsaturated functional group is capable of copolymerizing when exposed to actinic radiation. The polyisocyanate comprises structural units with the formula (1): wherein: X is an electron-attracting group; R1, and R2 are hydrogen atoms, a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic or cycloaliphatic radical, or an aromatic or araliphatic radical; and n is an integer from 0 to 5. A process for producing this polyisocyanate is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a coating composition comprising a thermal plastic resin selected from the group consisting of a polycycloolefin resin, polyester resin, polyacrylate resin, and a mixture thereof; and a radiation curable resin comprising a radiation polymer containing at least one mono- or multi-functional acrylic acid based monomer as a polymerization unit, an oligomer containing an ethylenically unsaturated functional group, and a photoinitiator, wherein the radiation curable resin is used in an amount of 220-1000% by weight on the basis of the weight of the thermal plastic resin. The invention improves the hardness of the coating composition, prevent the coated substrate from being scratched or impaired, and impart the substrate with high transparency without causing warping problem.

Abstract: The phase change, curable composition comprises curable monomer, photoinitiator that initiates polymerization of the curable monomer, and phase change agent that provides the composition with an increase in viscosity of at least four orders of magnitude, from a first temperature, the first temperature being from 50° C. to 130° C., to a second temperature, the second temperature being from 0° C. to 70° C., wherein the second temperature is at least 10° C. below the first temperature. A coating over an image may be applied by providing a composition comprising curable monomer at a first temperature; applying the composition over the image, the image being at a second temperature; and exposing the composition to radiation to initiate polymerization of the curable monomer. In this process, the composition has a viscosity at the second temperature that is at least four orders of magnitude greater than its viscosity at the first temperature.

Abstract: (A) a polycarbonatediol, (B) a trifunctional alcohol, and (C) a diisocyanate are subjected to reaction in the presence of (D) a (meth)acrylate compound represented by the general formula CH2?CRCO(OCnH2n)pR? or CH2?CRCO(OCmH2m)qOCOCH?CH2, and (E) a di(meth)acrylate compound of alkylene glycol whose alkylene group is substituted as a lower alkyl group, and then (F) a hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acrylate is added to the resulting solution of urethane oligomers in (meth)acrylate to conduct terminal (meth)acrylating reaction of the urethane oligomers, thereby producing a UV-curable liquid polyurethane resin having a viscosity (25° C.) of preferably 150,000-1,000,000 mPa·s, where before or after the terminal (meth)acrylating reaction of the urethane oligomers (G) a photopolymerization initiator and (H) a hindered phenol-based antioxidant having a molecular weight of 500-2,000 are added thereto to form the UV-curable liquid polyurethane resin.

Abstract: An active energy ray curable coating composition comprising a mixture (A) of compounds each having a (meth)acryloyl group and a colloidal silica (B), wherein the mixture (A) contains from 22 to 62% of a copolymer (A1) having (meth)acryloyl groups and obtained by reacting a specific amount of a radical polymerizable monomer (a1) having a quaternary ammonium salt group, a radical polymerizable monomer (a2) having a hydroxyl group and a radical polymerizable monomer (a3) having a lactone ring-opening addition structure. A molded product having a coating film made of a cured product of the coating composition. To form a coating film made of a cured product which provides excellent abrasion resistance, transparency and antistatic property and undergoes little decrease in the antistatic property even when kept at a high humidity.

Abstract: Powder coating binders having a glass temperature of ?35° C. containing at least one polymer and one or more radiation-curing reactive thinners, a process for the production of these powder coating binders and their use as a component of powder coatings.

Abstract: A polyurethane resin is synthesized from a compound represented by the following Formula (1), a polymerizable composition includes the polyurethane resin, a planographic printing plate precursor includes a photosensitive layer including the composition, and a method produces a diol compound that can be used as a raw material of the polyurethane resin. In Formula (1), R1 and R2 each independently represent a single bond or an alkylene group optionally having a substituent, R3 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, R4 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and A represents a divalent or higher linking group, provided that R1 and R2 are not both a single bond.

Abstract: Chemically cross-linked polymeric particles are formed using mechanical rather than chemical processes, facilitating production of small-diameter particles in a manner largely independent of the viscosity or density of the polymer. For example, an uncross-linked resin may be provided in particulate form, agglomerated, and compressed into a mass of a desired shape with a desired diameter, and subsequently cross-linked.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides ion conductive copolymers comprising (1) a plurality of first oligomers, (2) a plurality of second oligomers, (3) ion conductive monomers and (4) linking monomers. The oligomers preferably are hydrophobic and together with the ion conductive monomers are randomly dispersed between the linking monomers. Uses of such polymeric materials include the formation of polymer electrolyte membranes (PEMs), catalyst coated membranes (CCM's) and membrane electrolyte assemblies (MEA's) which may be used in fuel cells and the like.

Abstract: A photo-sensitive adhesive for a flexible liquid crystal display is provided, comprising the following components: an urethane oligomer; a reactive monomer with phenyl group; and a photo-initiator. In an embodiment, the phenyl group of the reactive monomer has a weight ratio of 40 wt %, base on the total weight of the reactive monomer.

Abstract: Disclosed are environmentally friendly, substantially all solids coating compositions which are curable using ultraviolet and visible radiation. In certain embodiments, the disclosed coating compositions are suitable for coating flexible objects and/or objects having angular features, such as, but not limited to, flexible metal objects with angular features. In other embodiments, the cured coatings have improved slip properties and at least 6 H hardness. Such embodiments can served as substitutes for “hard chrome” coatings, TEFLON® coatings, coatings comprising TEFLON®, or TEFLON® like coatings. 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 leaf springs, hydraulic rods and cylinders.

Abstract: A curable composition and method for producing a tear resistant, yet soft and deformable in-the-ear product yielding the user greater comfort and durability. The curable composition incorporated into a hearing aid apparatus provides a deformable, yet tear resistant housing, which may be mated to a soft tip component. The hearing aid housing provides better comfort, durability and acoustic performance for a variety of ear canal shapes. The curable composition that provides these properties includes at least one urethane acrylate oligomer, at least one reactive diluent and a cure system. The composition when cured desirably produces a tear strength of at least about 75 pli and a hardness of about Shore A 60 to about 75.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable composition having high adhesiveness and transparency, comprising a thiol compound containing two or more groups represented by formula (1): wherein the symbols in the formula have the meanings as described in the specification; and an urethane compound containing an ethylenically unsaturated double bond represented by formula (2): wherein the symbols in the formula have the meanings as described in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to acrylated urethanes including the reaction product of: (1)(a) at least one urethane having at least two isocyanate groups and at least one acrylate group; and (b) at least one alcohol compound having at least two hydroxyl groups; or (2) (a) at least one isocyanate functional urethane which is the reaction product of at least one alcohol compound selected from the group consisting of amino alcohols, thioether alcohols, phosphino alcohols and mixtures thereof and at least one polyisocyanate; and (b) at least one hydroxy-functional material having at least one acrylate group; curable compositions including the same and processes for making the same.

Abstract: An EB (electron beam) or UV (ultra violet) curable, low-gloss, dry-erase coating formulation for static and electronic whiteboards is disclosed. The coating contains an acrylate silica blend, an aliphatic urethane acrylate or a polyester acrylate, a polyfunctional reactive diluent and at least one photoinitiator.

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 water based coating mixture for the application of a polymeric coating to a substrate mixture includes water and optionally an organic solvent, at least one free-radically polyerizable compound. Preferably the coating is weldable.

Abstract: A radiation-curable desiccant-filled adhesive/sealant composition comprising a radiation-curable resin, one or more desiccant fillers, one or more photoinitiators or photosensitizers, and optionally, one or more inorganic or organic fillers.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an anisotropic conductive adhesive comprising an insulating adhesive component and a number of conductive particles dispersed in the insulating adhesive component, wherein the insulating adhesive component contains a crosslinked rubber resin. The anisotropic conductive adhesive of the present invention prevents exfoliation of an adhesive or reduction in adhesive strength of circuit by minimizing its the heat-contraction occurring in the process of a polymerization or a hardening reaction when connecting micro-circuits, whereby a short circuit between adjacent electrodes can be prevented when connecting the circuits, and excellent connection reliability according to a long-term use is achieved.

Abstract: Anti-glare film including anti-glare layer. The anti-glare film is obtained by coating or casting a liquid composition containing a polymer, a curable resin precursor, and a solvent on a transparent plastic film, evaporating the solvent, forming a phase separation structure by spinodal decomposition, and curing the curable resin precursor by irradiation with light. The disclosed anti-glare film prevents reflection of surrounding scenery and dazzle in a display surface.

Abstract: To provide a coating composition which forms a coating film having excellent fingerprint removability and having favorable abrasion resistance and transparency, and a molded product having a coating film made of a cured product of the composition. An active energy ray curable coating composition comprising an active energy ray curable polymerizable monomer (A), a water and oil repellency-imparting agent (B) and an active energy ray polymerization initiator (C), wherein the water and oil repellency-imparting agent (B) contains a water and oil repellency-imparting agent (B-T) having a moiety (b-1) exerting water and oil repellency, an active energy ray curable functional group (b-2) and a moiety (b-3) excellent in compatibility with the polymerizable monomer (A) and a molded product having a coating film made of a cured product of the composition.

Abstract: A high-solid UV-curable coating composition of the present invention, comprising a low viscosity multifunctional urethane acrylate oligomer, a UV-curable monomer, 10% by weight or less of an organic solvent and a photoinitiator has good workability and environmental characteristics and provides a coating film having improved properties including thermal shock resistance.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for fabricating an electroluminescent lamp that includes a step in which an electroluminescent active layer is formed by curing a UV curable electroluminescent composition. Embodiments of the method of the present invention in which each layer of a multilayer electroluminescent device are fabricated from UV curable compositions are also disclosed. A UV curable dielectric composition suitable for utilization in an electroluminescent lamp is also provided.

Abstract: Single phase, water based, energy curable compositions and a method of preparing coatings and printing inks from same.

Abstract: A new radiation curable Secondary Coating for optical fibers is described and claimed wherein said composition comprises a Secondary Coating Oligomer Blend, which is mixed with a first diluent monomer; a second diluent monomer; optionally, a third diluent monomer; an antioxidant; a first photoinitiator; a second photoinitiator; and optionally a slip additive or a blend of slip additives; wherein said Secondary Coating Oligomer Blend comprises: ?) an Omega Oligomer; and ?) an Upsilon Oligomer; wherein said Omega Oligomer is synthesized by the reaction of ?1) a hydroxyl-containing (meth)acrylate; ?2) an isocyanate; ?3) a polyether polyol; and ?4) tripropylene glycol; in the presence of ?5) a polymerization inhibitor; and ?6) a catalyst; to yield the Omega Oligomer; wherein said catalyst is selected from the group consisting of dibutyl tin dilaurate; metal carboxylates, including, but not limited to: organobismuth catalysts such as bismuth neodecanoate; zinc neodecanoate; zirconium neodecanoate; zinc 2-ethylh

Abstract: A flowable, light-curing underfilling material that is easily visible and distinguishable from the tooth substance. The underfilling material contains at least one polymerizable monomer, at least one polymerization initiator and also 0.3-10% white pigment.

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 photocurable resin composition in the first aspect of the invention comprises, as essential components, (A) a binder resin having photopolymerizable functional groups and (B) inorganic superfine particles in the order of sub-micron which can be dispersed in a colloidal form; the photocurable resin composition in the second aspect comprises, as essential components, (C) a binder resin containing photopolymerizable functional groups and (D) hydrophobic fine silica particles; and the photocurable resin composition in the third aspect comprises, as essential components, (E) a binder resin containing acrylic resin and urethane acrylate resin and/or polyester acrylate having photopolymerizable functional groups and (F) an organometallic coupling agent.

Abstract: Coating compositions repairable by introduction of energy, coatings obtained therewith and repairable by introduction of energy, methods of producing them, and their use.

Abstract: Radiation-curable compositions, and methods of making the same, for providing a wide variety of substrates with a durable, colored coating or colorant are disclosed. The color is at least in part provided by chromophore molecules that are covalently bonded to other components within the radiation-curable composition. A telecommunication element having a durable color identifying polymeric coating thereon is also disclosed. The telecommunication element comprises an elongated communication transmission medium, such as an optical fiber or an optical fiber ribbon, and a radiation-cured polymeric coating having an identifying color applied on at least a portion of the transmission medium.

Abstract: The invention relates to radiation-curable compounds, to processes for preparing them, to their use, and to coating materials comprising them.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion comprises a pigment (B) at least partially enveloped by at least one radiation-curable polyurethane (A), at least one radiation-curable polyurethane (A) being obtainable by reaction of (a) at least one di- or polyisocyanate comprising on average from 1 to 10 allophanate groups and on average from 1 to 10 C—C double bonds per molecule, with (b) at least one further diisocyanate and with (c) at least one compound having at least two isocyanate-reactive groups.

Abstract: A clearcoat curable by ultraviolet radiation including at least one of A) acrylate or methacrylate monomers or mixtures thereof having from one to six free-radically polymerizable groups per molecule or B) compounds containing two or more ethylenically unsaturated, free radically polymerizable groups per molecule and mixtures thereof or mixtures of A) and B). The coating may optionally include photoinitiators, volatile organic solvent(s) and customary additives. The invention further provides a process for applying the clearcoat to a substrate. In a preferred embodiment the process according to the present invention includes low energy curing of a clearcoat applied to a substrate by means of a UV light source utilizing UVA/UVV or UVA only and involves essentially no UVB or UVC radiation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a waterborne, UV-curable polyurethane emulsion and the use thereof in producing soft touch coatings. The emulsion is prepared by a) reacting specified hydroxy-functional components with di- and/or polyisocyanates, b) forming a dispersion of the resultant product with water and reacting the dispersion with amine functional materials.

Abstract: A telecommunication element having a durable color identifying polymeric coating thereon is disclosed. The telecommunication element comprises an elongated communication transmission medium, such as an optical fiber or an optical fiber ribbon, and a radiation cured polymeric coating having an identifying color applied on at least a portion of the transmission medium. The identifying color in the polymeric coating is provided by chromophore molecules that are covalently bonded thereto. Coating compositions and a method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A colored base coating composition includes a chlorinated polyolefin resin grafted with an acrylic component in which the acrylic component has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 60° C. or more and an OH group-containing acrylic resin. The chlorinated polyolefin resin grafted with the acrylic component and the OH group-containing acrylic resin have a mass ratio of nonvolatile matters thereof ranging from 70/30 to 50/50. The colored base coating composition is applied on a substrate made of a nonpolar resin to form a colored base coat, and the coat is dried so that a nonvolatile matter of the coat becomes 70 to 100% by mass. A clear coating composition having a coating viscosity of 15 to 50 mPa·s is applied on the colored base coat to form the clear coat, and the clear coat is irradiated with an active energy ray in an atmosphere having an oxygen content of 5% by mass or less to be cured.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel UV-curable polyurethane dispersions based on unsaturated polyesters modified with dicyclopentadiene, the preparation of these polyurethane dispersions and the use thereof as a lacquer, coating and/or adhesive.

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: Process for preparing binders including reacting A) one or more NCO-functional compounds containing uretdione groups with B) one or more compounds containing groups capable of participating in polymerization reaction with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation, and contain isocyanate-reactive groups, followed by C) reaction with one or more hydroxyl-containing compounds other than B), wherein at least one of these compounds has an OH functionality of?2, D) in the presence of one or more compounds containing phenoxide groups, as catalysts, and E) optionally auxiliaries and additives, where the reaction with compounds of component C) proceeds at least proportionally with the formation of allophanate groups and where and including binders containing allophanate groups and groups capable of participating in a polymerization reaction with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation, and optionally also contain NCO-reactive groups.

Abstract: An adhesive composition preferably contains: (1) an oligomer of at least 10,000 Da and an average functionality from 1-2; (2) a monomer; (3) an initiator; and optionally (4) a tackifier. The composition preferably has: (a) tack sufficient to pull labels from a magazine at 350 ft/min linear speed and/or at 750 labels/min without dropping more than 0.5% of all labels in a five-minute test; (b) a viscosity of 1,000-2,500 cps in an uncured state; (c) a peel strength greater than 1200 gm/3 inches when cured to 90% of monomer as measured with a glass bottle at a temperature of 75° F. (23.9° C.); (d) curing efficiency sufficient to cure to 90% of monomer within 1 sec of being radiated with 12 mJ/cm2 of UVC light; and (e) an ability to cure to provide a substantially bubble-free surface. The composition is particularly adapted for use as a radiation-curable adhesive for labeling containers.

Abstract: The present invention provides radiation curable resin compositions having enhanced low temperature flexibility and to methods of using these compositions. The radiation curable resin compositions contain no or essentially no volatile organic components (VOCs), and find particular use as coating compositions. In particular, the radiation curable resin compositions of this invention comprise a vinyl dioxolane end-capped oligomer blended with a photoinitiator.

Abstract: Disclosed are radiation-curable, abrasion resistant coating compositions for thermoplastic substrates which provides superior abrasion, chemical, and impact resistance properties. The coating composition includes at least one flexible diacrylate component, at least one aromatic diacrylate component, and at least one urethane acrylate. Also disclosed are shaped articles having the coating composition applied to at least one surface and cured by exposure to radiation.

Abstract: A process for preparing binders containing allophanate groups which contain, at the oxygen atom of the allophanate group that is bonded via two single bonds, organic radicals with activated groups capable of participating in a polymerization reaction with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation; the process includes reacting A) one or more compounds containing uretdione groups with B) one or more OH-functional compounds which contain groups capable of participating in a polymerization reaction with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation, and C) optionally further NCO-reactive compounds, and D) in the presence of one or more compounds containing phenoxide groups, as catalysts. The binders can be used in preparing coatings, coating materials, coating compositions, adhesives, printing inks, casting resins, dental compounds, sizes, photoresists, stereolithography systems, resins for composite materials and sealants.

Abstract: The invention provides a photopolymerizable composition comprising: flame-retardant particles which contains a hydrated metal and have an average diameter of about 1 to 500 nm; and a photopolymerization reactive material. The hydrated metal preferably includes at least one selected from the group consisting of a hydrated magnesium, hydrated calcium, hydrated aluminum, hydrated zinc, hydrated barium, hydrated copper and hydrated nickel. A cover layer which comprises an organic compound or a polysilicone is preferably formed on surfaces of the flame-retardant particles. The invention provides a flame-retardant resin-formed article which is formed of the photopolymerized photopolymerizable composition. A flame retardancy of the article measured in accordance with the UL-94 test preferably scores HB or higher.

Abstract: The present invention is related to water-based inks for making colored hydrogel contact lenses, in particular, colored HEMA-based hydrogel contact lenses. The ink of the invention comprises at least one colorant, water, and a water-soluble and actinically-curable binder polymer which is a vinyl group-terminated polyurethane polymer, a vinyl group-terminated polyurea binder polymer, or a mixture thereof. Also, the ink of the invention is characterized by having a viscosity greater than 50 centipoise (cps), a prolonged stability, and a good adhesion to a HEMA-based hydrogel contact lens. The ink of the invention preferably further has a good compatibility with a HEMA-based hydrogel material, and/or good transferability from a mold to a HEMA-based hydrogel contact lens made in the mold. The present invention is also related to a method for making colored hydrogel contact lenses using an ink of the invention.

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: The present invention discloses an ultraviolet light curable silver chloride composition and method for making such a composition that may be used to produce an silver coating on a substrate. The disclosed composition does not contain any significant amount of volatile organic solvents that do not become incorporated in the active layer after curing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mixture for the application of a polymeric coating to a substrate. Said mixtures comprises water and optionally an organic solvent, at least one water-dispersible radically polymerizable compound, at least one water-dispersible polymerizable crosslinking compound and at least one water-dispersible compound which forms free radicals upon exposure to actinic radiation. The radically polymerizable compound cannot fully set with the free radicals formed on irradiation at room temperature, but rather comprises further reactive bonds, which lead to further or complete setting with the crosslinking compound. The invention further relates to a method for application of a non-adhesive corrosion protection layer to a substrate, by application of a mixture to the surface of a metallic or polymeric substrate, drying the mixture and irradiation of the applied coating with actinic radiation of such an intensity and for such a period that a solid, hard, tough coating is formed.

Abstract: A photopolymerizable composition comprising a polymerizable compound and a photopolymerization initiator, wherein the polymerizable compound is characterized by comprising (a) a bifunctional (meth)acrylic acid (thio)ester compound containing a sulfur atom in the molecule and (b) at least one of a (meth)acrylic acid ester compound represented by the general formula (1) or a bifunctional (meth)acrylic acid ester compound having a urethane linkage: wherein R1 and R2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R3 and R4 are each independently an alkyl group, an aralkyl group, an aryl group or a halogen atom; m and n are each an integer of 0 to 2; X1 is an alkylidene group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms; and Y1 and Y2 are each independently a poly(oxyalkylene) group with the proviso that at least one of Y1 and Y2 is a poly(oxyalkylene) group having a hydroxy group.