Abstract: The present invention is directed to golf balls having at least one layer which comprises a polymer produced by a process wherein one or more monomers are contacted with a composition comprising the admixture or reaction product resulting from combining (A) a first olefin polymerization catalyst, (B) a second olefin polymerization catalyst capable of preparing polymers differing in chemical or physical properties from the polymer prepared by the first olefin polymerization catalyst under equivalent polymerization conditions, and (C) a chain shuttling agent. Golf balls of the present invention include one-piece, two-piece, and multi-layer golf balls. In two-piece and multi-layer golf balls of the present invention, the polymer may be present in a core layer, a cover layer, an intermediate layer (in the case of multi-layer balls), or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Insulation layer for cables, a composition and a process thereof, showing improved stress whitening resistance by maintaining good mechanical and electrical properties and being environmental friendly.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are tunable shape memory polymers (SMP's) and methods for manufacturing the disclosed SMP's.

Abstract: A single-layered acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive tape having a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed of an acrylic pressure-sensitive composition. The acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition contains an acrylic polymer (A) and a (meth)acrylic polymer (B) having glass transition temperature (Tg) such that Tg?45° C. and a mass average molecular weight (Mw) is such that 1500?Mw?4000.

Abstract: A composition including a polymer, the polymer having a non-dissociative functional group that interacts with a plating catalyst or a precursor thereof, a radical polymerizable group, and an ionic polar group; a method of producing a metal pattern material using the same: and a metal pattern material produced by the method.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transparent thermoplastic resin composition which may comprise (A) about 1 to about 100 parts by weight of an ultra-high molecular weight branched acrylic copolymer resin; (B) about 0 to about 99 parts by weight of an acrylic resin; and (C) about 0 to about 40 parts by weight of an acrylic impact modifier, based on 100 parts by weight of (A) and (B). The ultra-high molecular branched acrylic copolymer resin (A) may be prepared by polymerizing a monomer mixture comprising (a1) about 50 to about 99.899% by weight of a mono-functional monomer, (a2) about 0.1 to about 40% by weight of a (meth)acrylic monomer having a flexible segment represented following Chemical Formula 1, and (a3) about 0.001 to about 10% by weight of a branch-inducing monomer. The thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention can have improved transparency, scratch resistance, flowability, and impact strength.

Abstract: Disclosed are a resin composition, a flexo printing plate precursor, a process for producing a flexo printing plate precursor, a process for making a flexo printing plate, and a flexo printing plate having a relief layer produced by the process for making a flexo printing plate. The resin composition comprises 1 to 25 wt % of colorless resin particles having a volume-average particle diameter of 0.2 to 30 ?m, 1 to 15 wt % of a photothermal conversion agent capable of absorbing light having a wavelength of 700 to 1,300 nm, and 2 to 95 wt % of a binder polymer, in which the 20% weight-reduction temperature of the colorless resin particles in thermogravimetric analysis under an inert gas atmosphere is from 200 to 600° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive composition having adhesion properties, high-speed curing properties and moisture resistance. Also disclosed is an adhesion method. Specifically disclosed is a composition which comprises: a first preparation comprising (A) a nitrile-butadiene rubber, (B) a (meth)acrylic composition, (C) a compound having an enal structure, and (F) a radical polymerization initiator; and a second preparation comprising (A) the nitrile-butadiene rubber, (B) the (meth)acrylic composition, (D) a compound having an amine structure, and (E) a compound containing copper. Also disclosed is a composition which comprises: a first preparation comprising (A) a nitrile-butadiene rubber, (B) a (meth)acrylic composition, (D) a compound having an amine structure, and (F) a radical polymerization initiator; and a second preparation comprising (A) the nitrile-butadiene rubber, (B) the (meth)acrylic composition, (C) a compound having an enal structure, and (E) a compound containing copper.

Abstract: An ionomer blend composition comprises a blend of a first ionomer and a second ionomer that is different from the first ionomer. The first ionomer is derived from a first precursor acid copolymer that has a melt flow rate of about 10 to about 4000 g/10 min and that comprises copolymerized units of an ?-olefin and about 20 to about 30 wt % of copolymerized units of an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid. Moreover, the first precursor acid can be neutralized to a level of about 40% to about 90% to form a sodium ionomer that has a MFR of about 0.7 to about 25 g/10 min and a freeze enthalpy that is less than about 3.0 j/g or that is not detectable, when determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). A variety of articles may comprise or be produced from the ionomer blend composition, for example by injection molding.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-dispersed acrylic PSA composition suitable for forming a PSA sheet. The PSA composition contains 0.5 to 15 parts by weight of an acrylic copolymer (polymer H) with a Tg of 30° C. to 120° C. in relation to 100 parts by weight of an acrylic copolymer (polymer L) with a Tg of ?70° C. to ?50° C. The polymer L is obtained by polymerization of a monomer starting material comprising 60 wt % or more of an alkyl (meth)acrylate with a C8-C12 alkyl group; and 0.5 to 10 wt % of a radical polymerizable monomer with a carboxyl group.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive composition is described comprising unfunctionalized (e.g. polyisobutylene) synthetic rubber and an acrylic polymer having functionalized polyisobutylene polymer bonded to the acrylic polymer. In some embodiments, the functionalized polyisobutylene polymer has a first functional group hydrogen bonded with a second functional group present in the acrylic polymer backbone. In other embodiments, the functionalized polyisobutylene polymer is covalently bonded to the acrylic polymer backbone. Also described are adhesive articles, such as a tape, methods of adhesively bonding, and methods of making a pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: A removable water-dispersible acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition according to the present invention includes an acrylic emulsion polymer (A), a water-insoluble crosslinking agent (B), and a carboxylic-acid-containing acrylic polymer (C). The polymer (A) includes a (meth) acrylic alkyl ester and a carboxyl-containing unsaturated monomer as essential constitutive monomers and has a content of the (meth) acrylic alkyl ester of 70 to 99.5 percent by weight and a content of the carboxyl-containing unsaturated monomer of 0.5 to 10 percent by weight, each based on the total amount of constitutive monomers. The polymer (C) includes (meth) acrylic acid as an essential constitutive monomer and has a total content of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid of 11 percent by weight or more based on the total amount of constitutive monomers.

Abstract: Described is a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) polymer formed from (i) 50%-95% by weight of n-butyl acrylate, (ii) 1%-20% by weight of ethyl acrylate, (iii) 1%-20% by weight of vinyl acetate, (iv) 0.1%-5% by weight of at least one ethylenically unsaturated acid or ethylenically unsaturated acid anhydride, and (v) 0% to 30% by weight of other ethylenically unsaturated compounds different from the monomers (i) to (iv). The PSA polymer can be used for producing self-adhesive articles, more particularly paper labels or film labels.

Abstract: Disclosed are golf balls having soft, resilient bimodal ionomeric covers with improved softness and scuff resistance and methods for their preparation. The soft, resilient bimodal ionomeric covers comprise at least partially neutralized mixtures of carboxylate functionalized terpolymers (molecular weight between about 80,000 and 500,000) with carboxylate functionalized ethylene low copolymers (molecular weight between about 2,000 and 30,000).

Abstract: An adhesive resin composition excellent in adhesiveness and heat resistance thereof, film-forming properties, and film quality and a laminate having an adhesive resin layer made of this adhesive resin composition are provided. The Composition is an adhesive resin composition comprising 10-99.5% by weight resin ingredient (A), 0.5-30% by weight another resin ingredient (unsaturated-carboxylic-acid-modified polypropylene), and 0-89.5% by weight still another resin ingredient (olefin resin). Resin ingredient (A): a product of successive propylene polymerization comprising 10-60% by weight (propylene homopolymer) component and 40-90% by weight (propylene/ethylene copolymer) component. The contents of room-temperature-xylene solubles derived from (a2), room-temperature-xylene insolubles derived from (a2), and room-temperature-xylene solubles derived from the same are 1-20% by weight, lower than 20% by weight, and 10-60% by weight, respectively, based on resin ingredient (A).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for producing a dispersion comprising: (a) forming a first reaction product by reacting: (a1) at least one monomer comprising an ethylenically unsaturated double bond; (a2) at least one carboxylic acid group-containing monomer; and (a3) at least one glycidyl ester compound; wherein the molar ratio of (a2) to (a3) is substantially 1:1; (b) forming a second reaction product in the presence of the first reaction product by reacting: (b1) at least one monomer comprising an ethylenically unsaturated double bond; and (b2) at least one carboxylic acid group-containing monomer; and (c) reacting an amine compound with the second reaction product; and wherein steps (a), (b), and (c) are conducted in a substantially solvent free environment.

Abstract: A compatibilizer contains a polymer (A) obtained by reacting a modified olefin-based polymer (a-1) with a polymer (a-2) containing a terminal functional group, wherein the modified olefin-based polymer (a-1) is a polymer modified with from 0.01 to 2 mass % of unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, and the polymer (a-2) is a ring opening polymer or condensation polymer containing a terminal functional group, capable of reacting with the modified olefin-based polymer (a-1), at both ends or one end thereof and has a number average molecular weight from 1,500 to 100,000. This provides an excellent compatibilizer. Particularly, upon melt processing a recovery of a multilayer structure including an EVOH layer and a thermoplastic resin layer, a recycling agent is provided that gives sufficient improvement effects to any of the adhesion of a degraded resin to a screw of a molding machine, the generation of die build-up, the generation of fish eyes, and the decrease in transparency.

Abstract: Adhesive encapsulating compositions for use in electronic devices such as organic electroluminescent devices, touch screens, photovoltaic devices, and thin film transistors are disclosed herein. The adhesive encapsulating compositions include pressure sensitive adhesives comprising one or more polyisobutylene resins, in combination with optional multifunctional (meth)acrylate monomers and/or optional tackifiers.

Abstract: Composition containing, based in each case on its total weight, A) 50.0% by weight to 99.5% by weight of at least one (meth)acrylate (co)polymer and B) 0.5% by weight to 50.0% by weight of at least one copolymer obtainable by polymerization of a monomer mixture comprising i. 70% by weight to 92% by weight of a vinylaromatic monomer and ii. 8% by weight to 30% by weight of acrylonitrile or methacrylonitrile or mixtures thereof and iii. 0% by weight to 22% by weight of at least one further monomer, the composition having a haze according to ASTM D1003 of less than 2.0% at 23° C. and a haze according to ASTM D1003 of less than 4.0% at 40° C. and the composition containing at least one (meth)acrylate (co)polymer a) having a solution viscosity in chloroform at 25° C. (ISO 1628—part 6) of greater than 55 ml/g. The moldings obtainable from the composition are distinguished in particular by improved stress cracking resistance and are suitable in particular for coverings, finishes or films.

Abstract: A weather resistant thermoplastic resin having excellent low gloss characteristics according to the present invention comprises a (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester-based polymer (A) and an aromatic vinyl-cyanide vinyl based copolymer (B), wherein the (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester-based polymer (A) forms a network-shaped disperse phase, and the aromatic vinyl-cyanide vinyl based copolymer (B) forms a continuous phase. The thermoplastic resin has excellent low gloss characteristics as well as superior weatherability, impact resistance, thermal resistance, delamination characteristics, and the like.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising star macromolecules is provided. Each star macromolecule has a core and five or more arms, wherein the number of arms within a star macromolecule varies across the composition of star molecules. The arms on a star are covalently attached to the core of the star; each arm comprises one or more (co)polymer segments; and at least one arm and/or at least one segment exhibits a different solubility from at least one other arm or one other segment, respectively, in a reference liquid of interest.

Abstract: An adhesive composition and an optical member using the same, the adhesive composition providing an adhesive having a storage modulus of about 8×105 to about 1×108 dyne/cm2 and a gel fraction of about 83% to about 95% as defined by Equation 1: Gel fraction (%)=(A/B)×100,??[Equation 1] in Equation 1, A is a mass measured after dissolving the adhesive at 23° C. for 48 hours in a solvent and then drying for 24 hours, and B is an initial mass.

Abstract: A multicomponent system is provided, composed of a thermoplastic component and of a rubber component, which comprises at least two different peroxidic crosslinking agents with specific decomposition temperatures, as also is a process for production of rubber-thermoplastic composite mouldings using the multicomponent system, and also the resultant rubber-thermoplastic composite mouldings.

Abstract: The present invention provides a radiation-curable adhesive composition comprising a base polymer that includes structural units derived from at least one monomer that has a polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond group selected from the group consisting of an acryloyl group and a methacryloyl group, the composition further comprises a group that contributes to the irradiation curing, the a group that contributes to the irradiation curing is the same as the polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond group, that enables simple performance of a peel operation from an adherend when using a lower irradiation amount and that minimizes the peel transfer contamination amount to the adherend.

Abstract: An adhesive resin composition excellent in adhesiveness and heat resistance thereof, film-forming properties, and film quality and a laminate having an adhesive resin layer made of this adhesive resin composition are provided. The Composition is an adhesive resin composition comprising 10-99.5% by weight resin ingredient (A), 0.5-30% by weight another resin ingredient (unsaturated-carboxylic-acid-modified polypropylene), and 0-89.5% by weight still another resin ingredient (olefin resin). Resin ingredient (A): a product of successive propylene polymerization comprising 10-60% by weight (propylene homopolymer) component and 40-90% by weight (propylene/ethylene copolymer) component. The contents of room-temperature-xylene solubles derived from (a2), room-temperature-xylene insolubles derived from (a2), and room-temperature-xylene solubles derived from the same are 1-20% by weight, lower than 20% by weight, and 10-60% by weight, respectively, based on resin ingredient (A).

Abstract: Disclosed are golf balls having soft, resilient bimodal ionomeric covers with improved softness and scuff resistance and methods for their preparation. The soft, resilient bimodal ionomeric covers comprise at least partially neutralized mixtures of carboxylate functionalized terpolymers (molecular weight between about 80,000 and 500,000) with carboxylate functionalized ethylene low copolymers (molecular weight between about 2,000 and 30,000).

Abstract: A method of modifying the rheology of a thermoplastic resin that includes the steps of providing a thermoplastic resin and blending interpolymer resin particles with the thermoplastic resin. The interpolymer resin contains a styrenic polymer intercalated within a polyolefin, such that the thermoplastic resin is present as a continuous phase and the interpolymer resin is present as a dispersed phase. The method provides a rheology modified thermoplastic resin with improved physical characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention is an antistatic acrylic fiber which comprises 90 to 99% by weight of acrylonitrile polymer containing 80 to 100% by weight of acrylonitrile as a constituting component and 10 to 1% by weight of acrylic antistatic resin containing 10 to 70% by weight of acrylonitrile as a constituting component, characterized in that alkali metal ion is contained in the fiber in an amount of not less than 150 ppm. The acrylic fiber of the present invention has antistatic property which does not lower so much even if the fiber is subjected to a spinning and dyeing step.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing at least one lactic acid homopolymer and at least one block copolymer with a polydispersity index ranging from 1.5 to 5 and comprising: at least one block A that is miscible with the homopolymer and formed from monomers containing at least one methacrylate of formula CH2?C(CH3)—COOR1, and at least one block B that is immiscible with the homopolymer and formed from monomers containing at least one alkyl acrylate of formula CH2?CH—COOR2 and/or at least one methacrylate of formula CH2?C(CH3)—COOR3. The invention also relates to the use of this composition for the manufacture of medical articles, textile fibers, thermoformed plates or packaging, in particular films or bottles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing, in relation to the total weight of said composition, A) between 50.0% by weight and 99.5% by weight of at least one (meth)acrylate (co)polymer and B) between 0.5% by weight and 50.0% by weight of at least one copolymer, obtained by the polymerization of a monomer mixture consisting of i. between 70% by weight and 92% by weight of a vinyl aromatic monomer and ii. between 8% by weight and 30% by weight of acryl nitrile or methacryl nitrile or mixtures thereof iii. between 0% by weight and 22% by weight of at least one other monomer, the composition having at 50° C. a ?E of less than 0.15, ?E being defined according to the relationship (1): (1) in which ?L*: the modification of the color co-ordinates L* compared with the color co-ordinates L* at 23° C., ?a*: the modification of the color co-ordinates a* compared with the color co-ordinates a* at 23° C., ?b*: the modification of the color co-ordinates b* compared to the color co-ordinates b* at 23° C.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are soft and stiff compositions, i.e., compositions which have a flexural modulus that is greater than the value that is expected based on the composition's hardness. The compositions preferably have a hardness/modulus relationship represented by the formula H?11.889 Ln(M)+42, where H is the hardness of the composition, in JIS-C, and M is the flexural modulus of the composition, in ksi; or a softness/stiffness relationship represented by the formula if M<56, then H?8.5218 Ln(M)+26.5 if M?56, then H?8.5218 Ln(M)+28.5, where H is the hardness of the composition, in Shore D, and M is the flexural modulus of the composition, in ksi.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are hard and flexible compositions, i.e., compositions which have a flexural modulus that is less than the value that is expected based on the composition's hardness. The compositions preferably have a hardness/modulus relationship represented by the formula H?11.889 Ln(M)+47, where H is the hardness of the composition, in JIS-C, and M is the flexural modulus of the composition, in ksi; or a softness/stiffness relationship represented by the formula if M<110, then H?8.5218 Ln(M)+32.5 if M?110, then H?72.5, where H is the hardness of the composition, in Shore D, and M is the flexural modulus of the composition, in ksi.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are hard and flexible compositions, i.e., compositions which have a flexural modulus that is less than the value that is expected based on the composition's hardness. The compositions preferably have a hardness/modulus relationship represented by the formula H?11.889Ln(M)+47, where H is the hardness of the composition, in JIS-C, and M is the flexural modulus of the composition, in ksi; or a softness/stiffness relationship represented by the formula if M<110, then H?8.5218Ln(M)+32.5 if M?110, then H?72.5, where H is the hardness of the composition, in Shore D, and M is the flexural modulus of the composition, in ksi.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are soft and stiff compositions, i.e., compositions which have a flexural modulus that is greater than the value that is expected based on the composition's hardness. The compositions preferably have a hardness/modulus relationship represented by the formula H?11.889Ln(M)+42, where H is the hardness of the composition, in JIS-C, and M is the flexural modulus of the composition, in ksi; or a softness/stiffness relationship represented by the formula if M<56, then H?8.5218Ln(M)+26.5 if M?56, then H?8.5218Ln(M)+28.5, where H is the hardness of the composition, in Shore D, and M is the flexural modulus of the composition, in ksi.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising star macromolecules is provided. Each star macromolecule has a core and five or more arms, wherein the number of arms within a star macromolecule varies across the composition of star molecules. The arms on a star are covalently attached to the core of the star; each arm comprises one or more (co)polymer segments; and at least one arm and/or at least one segment exhibits a different solubility from at least one other arm or one other segment, respectively, in a reference liquid of interest.

Abstract: Provided is a polymer composition that contains an ionomer which includes an ethylene-?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymer and a ternary polymer of ethylene-?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid-?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester, and a propylene-based polymer, wherein a melt flow rate (MFR) value (under a load of 2160 g) of the ionomer at a process temperature in forming a film by T-die melting casting method is from 50% to 250% based on an MFR value of the propylene-based polymer under the same condition.

Abstract: A golf ball having a core, a cover layer, and an optional intermediate layer disposed between the core and the cover layer is disclosed and described. One or more of the core, the cover layer, or the intermediate layer is formed of a highly neutralized polymer blend of an acid copolymer and a metallocene-catalyzed copolymer, an olefinic block copolymer, a sufficient amount of a suitable cation source and a fatty acid or salt of a fatty acid. The highly neutralized polymer blend is neutralized from 80% to 100% while still retaining processability. Further, the core can have a diameter of 0.5 inches to about 1.62 inches and an Atti compression less than or equal to 105. The cover layer can have a material hardness between about 30 and 70 Shore D.

Abstract: A pre-adhesive composition is described comprising an acid-functional (meth)acrylate copolymer and a crosslinking system comprising an aziridine crosslinking agent and epoxy-functional (meth)acryloyl monomer, which when crosslinked, provides a pressure-sensitive adhesive and pressure-sensitive adhesive articles.

Abstract: Disclosed are biomedical implants comprising surface-modified metal particles and biodegradable polymers; its use for suppressing inflammation; and a method for preparing a biomedical material, comprising: (a) modifying surface of basic metal particles with a polymer to obtain surface-modified metal particles; and (b) mixing the surface-modified metal particles with a biodegradable polymer, followed by manufacturing a biodegradable biomedical implant, or coating the resulting mixture on a conventional biomedical implant.

Abstract: Fiberglass mats, binder compositions, and methods for making the same are provided. The fiberglass mat can include a plurality of glass fibers and an at least partially cured binder composition. The binder composition, prior to at least partial curing, can include a first copolymer modified by reaction with one or more base compounds. The first copolymer can include one or more unsaturated carboxylic acids, one or more unsaturated carboxylic anhydrides, or a combination thereof, and one or more vinyl aromatic derived units. The first copolymer can have a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of about 500 to about 200,000. The first copolymer can be present in an amount ranging from about 60 wt % to about 95 wt %, based on a combined weight of the first copolymer and the one or more base compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides a golf ball material made of a resin composition composed of (a-I) an olefin-acrylic acid copolymer having a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of from about 150,000 to about 200,000 and a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) to number-average molecular weight (Mn) ratio of from about 3.0 to about 7.0, or a metal neutralization production thereof; (a-II) an olefin-methacrylic acid-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester copolymer having a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of from about 120,000 to about 200,000 and a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) to number-average molecular weight (Mn) ratio of from about 3.0 to about 7.0, or a metal neutralization production thereof; (b) an organic acid or a metal salt thereof; and (c) a basic inorganic metal compound which is capable of neutralizing acid groups in the composition. The golf ball material of the invention enables a highly neutralized ionomer having good flow properties and moldability to be achieved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acrylic foam composition comprising an acrylic polymer and an acrylic processing aid which exhibits increased flexibility characteristics over other types of foam compositions.

Abstract: A composition is described, encompassing a constituent selected from the group consisting of a modified resin acid (I), a fatty acid (II) and a mixture composed of a modified resin acid (I) and of a fatty acid (II), where the degree of neutralization of the constituent is from 104 to 165%. Its use for the production of microgels is also described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multi-layer golf ball comprising at least one core or core layer, at least one intermediate layer, and at least one cover layer. The core has a diameter of about 1.20 to about 1.56 in. and a PGA compression of about 40 to about 90. The intermediate layer comprises a modified ionomeric polymer, and it has a thickness of about 0.01 to about 0.10 in. and a Shore D hardness of about 30 to about 70. The cover layer has a Shore D hardness of about 40 to about 75. The multi-layer golf balls of the present invention provide high driver ball speed and/or a high Coefficient of Restitution, while maintaining excellent shot feel.

Abstract: A golf ball having a cover having a pearlescent effect is disclosed. The cover comprises a first thermoplastic and a second thermoplastic having an index of refraction that differs from an index of refraction of the first thermoplastic by at least about 0.5 percent. The cover further comprises a compatibilizer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition containing 3 to 90% by weight of a copolymer H and 3 to 90% by weight of a copolymer K, the copolymers H and K each having polyether macromonomer structural units and acid monomer structural units, which are present in the copolymers H and K in each case in a molar ratio of 1:20 to 1:1, and at least 20 mol % of all structural units of the copolymer H and at least 25 mol % of all structural units of the copolymer K being present in each case in the form of acid monomer structural units, at least 60 mol % of the polyether macromonomer structural units of the copolymer H being represented by the isoprenol polyether derivative structural units and at least 60 mol % of the polyether macromonomer structural units of the copolymer K being represented by the vinyloxy polyether derivative structural units.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition containing 5 to 95% by weight of a copolymer H and 2 to 60% by weight of a copolymer K, the copolymers H and K each having polyether macromonomer structural units and acid monomer structural units, which are present in the copolymers H and K in each case in a molar ratio of 1:20 to 1:1, and at least 20 mol % of all structural units of the copolymer H and at least 25 mol % of all structural units of the copolymer K being present in each case in the form of acid monomer structural units, the polyether macromonomer structural units of the copolymer H having side chains containing in each case at least 5 ether oxygen atoms, the number of ether oxygen atoms per side chain of the polyether macromonomer structural units of the copolymer H varying in such a way that the corresponding frequency distribution diagram, in which the number of ether oxygen atoms per side chain of a polyether macromonomer structural unit is plotted along the abscissa and the associated frequenc

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition containing 3 to 95% by weight of a copolymer H and 3 to 95% by weight of a copolymer K, the copolymers H and K each having polyether macromonomer structural units and acid monomer structural units, which are present in the copolymers H and K in each case in a molar ratio of 1:20 to 1:1, and at least 20 mol % of all structural units of the copolymer H and at least 25 mol % of all structural units of the copolymer K being present in each case in the form of acid monomer structural units, the polyether macromonomer structural units of the copolymers H and K having side chains containing in each case at least 5 ether oxygen atoms, the number of ether oxygen atoms per side chain of the polyether macromonomer structural units of the copolymers H and K varying in each case in such a way that the corresponding frequency distribution diagrams, in which the number of ether oxygen atoms per side chain of a polyether macromonomer structural unit is plotted in each case along

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds and medical devices activated with a solvophobic material functionalized with a first reactive member and methods of making such compounds and devices.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a film for a resin spacer (10) comprises an adhesive layer (12) made of a resin composition and a cover film (14) covering a surface of the adhesive layer (12). In the above-described film for a resin spacer (10), an adhesion force C1 between the adhesive layer (12) and the cover film (14) and an adhesion force D between the adhesive layer (12) and a silicone resin are set so as to satisfy the condition C1>D. Consequently, it is possible to reduce resin adherence to a cutting table at the time of cutting the film for a resin spacer (10).