Abstract: An epoxy functionalized copolymer and/or interpolymer rubber prepared in a bulk reaction for use as a modifier for improving the impact and knitline strength of thermoplastic resins.

Abstract: An unsaturated resin composition curable with an active energy ray, comprising a reaction product between an acid group-containing vinylic resin and an alicyclic epoxy group-containing unsaturated compound; and an unsaturated resin composition curable with an active energy ray, comprising a reaction product between an alicyclic epoxy group-containing vinylic resin and an acid group-containing unsaturated compound.

Abstract: A carbon black-graft polymer, produced by causing a polymer possessing within the molecular unit thereof at least one reactive group selected from the class consisting of aziridine group, oxazoline group. N-hydroxyalkylamide group, epoxy group, and thioepoxy group to react with carbon black. The polymer can be used as a toner for electrostatically charged image, resin composition, coating composition, ink for thermographic transfer, coating agent for magnetic recording medium, rubber composition, and carbon black dispersion and the like.

Abstract: Composite resin particles each comprising a particulate crosslinked polymer to which a number of substantially linear, metal-containing polymer chains are chemically bonded. The invention also provide methods for the preparation of said composite resin particles. The present composite resin particles have self-film forming properties, can give a stable dispersion in an organic solvent or a resinous varnish and are specifically useful in paint industries. The particles are further characterized by having the desired properties of the metal element contained therein, as, for example, self-catalytic function in crosslinking, excellent biological activities and the like.

Abstract: Composite resin particles each comprising a particulate crosslinked polymer to which a number of substantially linear, metal-containing polymer chains are chemically bonded. The invention also provide methods for the preparation of said composite resin particles. The present composite resin particles have self-film forming properties, can give a stable dispersion in an organic solvent or a resinous varnish and are specifically useful in paint industries. The particles are further characterized by having the desired properties of the metal element contained therein, as, for example, self-catalytic function in crosslinking, excellent biological activities and the like.

Abstract: Colored microfine globular particles are produced by causing carbon black to react with a polymer capable of reacting with the carbon black thereby forming a carbon black-graft polymer, dispersing this carbon black-graft polymer in a polymerizable monomer component, and then polymerizing the polymerizable monomer component. These particles, in the unmodified form, are usable as a toner for the development of images of static charge and, in a form incorporated in a varying component, are usable such as in resin composition, coating composition, thermosensitive transfer ink ribbon coating agent, thermosensitive transfer ink, or back-coating agent for magnetic recording medium.

Abstract: A heat-resistant resin composition, comprising (A) 30 to 95% by weight of at least oen unsaturated ester compound selected from the group consisting of (I) unsaturated ester compounds represented by the formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 s independently stand for one member selected from the class consisting of ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently stand for a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and a hydrogen atom, and at least one R.sup.1 stands for ##STR3## wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently stand for a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R.sup.2 s independently stand for an atom or an organic group selected from the class consisting of a hydrogen atom, halogen atoms, a methoxy group, and alkyl groups of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and m stands for 0 or an integer in the range of 1 to 10, and (II) unsaturated ester compounds represented by the formula II; ##STR4## wherein R.sup.5 s independently stand for one member selected from the class consisting of ##STR5## wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: A polyester composition and method having improved unnotched Izod impact strength in which the polyester matrix is blended with an EPDM interpolymer grafted with an ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid and cross-linked with a diamine or diacid or its anhydride before or preferably after blending.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition curable at a low temperature and characterized in that the composition comprises:(a) a nonaqueous dispersion of a particulate polymer insoluble in an organic liquid and prepared by polymerizing a radical-polymerizable unsaturated monomer in the organic liquid in the presence of a dispersion stabilizer resin, the stabilizer resin being at least one of a copolymer comprising as its monomer components an oxirane-containing vinyl monomer and an alkoxysilane-containing vinyl monomer and a vinyl copolymer comprising as its monomer components a polysiloxane macromonomer and an oxirane-containing vinyl monomer,(b) a chelate compound admixed with a nonaqueous dispersion.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyester, copolyester and polyblend molding compositions impact-modified by glycidyl methacrylate grafted EPDM exhibit high impact strength combined with good knit-line characteristics, when the grafted comonomer content exceeds 2 percent by weight in the impact modifier, it has a gel content in the range of from about 10 to about 80 weight percent.

Abstract: A radical polymerizable composition comprising(A) a compound having a pi-electron conjugated structure and(B) a radical polymerizable compound, which is useful for molding into an arbitrary shape, which can be rendered electrically conductive and which is, therefore, useful as a material for electrodes or circuits in the electrical and electronic industry.

Abstract: A process for producing a hydrophilic group-containing macromonomer having an ethylenically unsaturated group at the end thereof comprising reacting a hydrophilic group-containing polymer having a carboxyl group at the end thereof, with an ethylenically unsaturated group-containing epoxy compound in the presence of a hydrophilic organic solvent. According to the process of the present invention, there is provided a process for producing a hydrophilic group-containing macromonomer having an ethylenically unsaturated group at the end thereof which has been not known in the prior art.

Abstract: The improvement of toughness and impact strength of polyester resins is achieved by blending 60-90 parts by weight of the polyester with 10-40 parts by weight of an ethylene, propylene, diene rubber, having 2-20 unsaturated C.dbd.C linkages per 1000 carbon atoms and which has been grafted with glycidyl methacrylate to a level of 1-10 percent by weight.

Abstract: An oxidized halogenated polymer is prepared by a process comprising (a) forming an admixture of an acidic oxidizing agent and a suspension of a particulate halogenated polymer in a polar liquid; (b) heating the admixture to a temperature sufficient to initiate the reaction between the polymer and the oxidizing agent; and (c) continuing the reaction until an oxidized polymer having a preselected extent of oxidation is obtained. At least one addition polymerizable compound is, optionally, grafted to the oxidized halogenated polymer. The oxidized halogenated polymer and graft copolymers thereof have physical properties different from the halogenated polymer and graft copolymers thereof. Certain graft copolymers are non-caking or free flowing.

Abstract: A polymer prepared by subjecting to conditions of radical graft polymerization a copolymer of an .alpha.-olefin and an aliphatic nonconjugated diene and a monomer that is capable of radical polymerization with said copolymer is described. This polymer has high miscibility with a dissimilar resin and has a high practical value for use as a compatibilizing agent in blending two or more resins.

Abstract: A process for producing crosslinked polymer particles which comprises a first step of polymerizing a polymerizable monomer containing from 0.1 to 2.0% by weight, based on the entire polymerizable monomer, of a crosslinkable monomer in a medium in which the polymerizable monomer is soluble but the resulting polymer is insoluble, to obtain crosslinked polymer particles having a particle size of from 0.8 to 10 .mu.m, and a second step of letting the crosslinked polymer particles absorb from 1 to 50 times by weight of a polymerizable monomer containing from 2 to 100% by weight, based on the entire polymerizable monomer, of a crosslinkable monomer in an aqueous medium, followed by polymerization to obtain crosslinked polymer particles having a particle size of from 1 to 30 .mu.m and a crosslinking degree of from 1.0 to 98%.

Abstract: A partially crosslinked thermoplastic elastomer composition excellent in the heat bondability is obtained by dynamically heat-treating a blend of a peroxide-crosslinking olefin copolymer and an olefinic plastic with an unsaturated epoxy monomer or an unsaturated hydroxy monomer in the presence of an organic peroxide.

Abstract: A surface-active block copolymer which comprises chemically linked polymeric blocks (A) and (B), block (A) of said copolymer consisting of at least one homo- or copolymerized non-polar alpha,beta-ethylenically unsaturated monomer and block (B) of said copolymer is derived by polymerizing an alpha-beta ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing an epoxy group and transforming the epoxy group into an hydroxy-substituted ionic group, preferably an anionic group. These block copolymers are used as dispersing agents in aqueous dispersions, including polymeric latex dispersions, and as plasticizing agent in hydrophilic colloid layers, including colloid layers containing a dispersed light-sensitive silver halide emulsion or other auxiliary substances for photographic materials.

Abstract: A process for producing crosslinked polymer particles which comprises a first step of polymerizing a polymerizable monomer containing from 0.1 to 2.0% by weight, based on the entire polymerizable monomer, of a crosslinkable monomer in a medium in which the polymerizable monomer is soluble but the resulting polymer is insoluble, to obtain crosslinked polymer particles having a particle size of from 0.8 to 10 .mu.m, and a second step of letting the crosslinked polymer particles absorb from 1 to 50 times by weight of a polymerizable monomer containing from 2 to 100% by weight, based on the entire polymerizable monomer, of a crosslinkable monomer in an aqueous medium, followed by polymerization to obtain crosslinked polymer particles having a particle size of from 1 to 30 .mu.m and a crosslinking degree of from 1.

Abstract: An active-energy-ray curable coating composition comprising 99 to 50 parts by weight of an acrylic copolymer (A) having (meth)acryloyloxy groups linked to functional groups of side chains and 1 to 50 parts by weight of an unsaturated compound (B) having two or more crosslinkable bonds.

Abstract: Novel graft copolymer elastomers comprising a rubbery substrate polymer and a graft copolymer of a monomer capable of grafting to the rubbery substrate and a copolymerizable comonomer having pendant reactive groups capable of functionally reacting with reactive polar functionality of a copolymer of a monovinylidene aromatic monomer and a copolymerizable polar comonomer are disclosed.

Abstract: Blends of aromatic carbonate polymers with glycidyl methacrylate grafts on ethylene-propylene-diene modified elastomer (EPDM) further modified by reaction with an epoxy acrylate have low glass as well as improved impact strength and strong weldlines.

Abstract: Resin compositions obtained by causing copolymerization of particular radical polymerizable organic peroxide and vinyl monomer in an ethylene polymer and that it is a best way to use a water suspension in the manufacture.

Abstract: Resin compositions obtained by causing copolymerization obtained by causing copolymerization of particular radial (co-and/or) polymerizable organic peroxide and vinyl monomer in particular ethylene (co-and/or) polymers and that it is a best way to use a water suspension in the manufacture.

Abstract: Curable compositions which comprise:(i) an acid-functional compound having an average of at least two carboxylic acid groups per molecule; and(ii) an anhydride-functional compound having an average of at least two cyclic carboxylic acid anhdyride groups per molecule; and(iii) an epoxy-functional compound having an average of at least one epoxy group per molecule; and(iv) a hydroxy-functional compound having an average of at least two hydroxyl groups per molecule;wherein at least one of the compounds (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) comprises a film forming polymer.

Abstract: Stable dispersion of addition (co)polymers in an inert relatively non-polar organic hydrocarbon liquid, the dispersed particles embracing both a (co)polymer and a polymer containing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer. The (co)polymers are substantially composed of:(a) 5 to 100 mole % of styrene and/or methyl styrene;(b) 0 to 95 mole % of alkyl methacrylate having 1 or 2 carbon atoms in the alkyl group and/or alkoxyalkylene methacrylate having 1 or 2 carbon atoms in the alkoxy group and the alkylene group;(c) 0 to 40 mole % of alkyl methacrylate having 3 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group;(d) 0 to 40 mole % of hydroxalkyl methacrylate having 2 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group and/or glycidyl methacrylate; and(e) 0 to 20 mole % of m methacrylic acid.The (co)polymers are grafted to a polymer of a number average molecular weight of 2000 to 10.

Abstract: Hybrid star polymers with functional acrylic arms made by group transfer polymerization and crosslinked cores made by condensation reactions with the functional groups on the arms.

Abstract: Hybrid star polymers with functional acrylic arms and crosslinked cores.

Abstract: Composite acrylic resin particles prepared by effecting an emulsion polymerization of a monomer mixture of(A) at least one crosslinking monomer having in its molecule two or more radically polymerizable mono- or 1,1-di-substituted ethylenic unsaturation bonds, or a combination of at least two monomers each having a mutually reactive functional group and one or more radically polymerizable mono- or 1,1-di-substituted ethylenic unsaturation bonds,(B) at least one mono-functional polymerizable monomer other than an aromatic compound, and(C) at least one monomer having in its molecule one or more radically polymerizable mono- or 1,1-di-substituted ethylenic unsaturation bonds and one or more radically polymerizable 1,2-di-, 1,1,2-tri- or 1,1,2,2-tetra-substituted ethylenic unsaturation bonds, and graft-polymerizing thus obtained particles with a polymerizable aromatic compound and other optional mono-functional monomers.

Abstract: Polymer particles dispersible to form a latex and latices of such polymer particles, said particles being adaptable to the fixing or bonding thereto of a biologically active substance and having a core-shell construction wherein the polymer material of the core determines the stability of the form of the latex particles and their redispersibility, and the material of the shell(1) is so hydrophilic that it would be completely or largely water soluble if it were not anchored to the core material and/or crosslinked,(2) contains functional groups which are suitable for the covalent fixation or bonding of biological active substances, and(3) in an anhydrous condition has a T.sub..lambda.max from 20.degree.-250.degree. C., depending on its composition, and methods for bonding a biologically active substance to such particles, for example to prepare a diagnostic reagent.

Abstract: A high solids, stable, nonaqueous dispersion, comprising a low Tg copolymer, having a Tg between about -10.degree. C. and about 30.degree. C., particularly adapted for use as a clear coat automotive finish. The copolymer is the copolymerization product of monomers whose Tg is above about 50.degree. C., polar monomers whose Tg is up to about 15.degree. C. and .alpha., .beta. ethylenically unsaturated stabilizer copolymers. The stabilizer copolymers are formed from .alpha., .beta. ethylenically unsaturated monomers and at least one oxirane containing compound and have a molecular weight of about 2,000 to about 25,000, are soluble in aliphatic solvents and have a Tg of about -60.degree. C. to about 0.degree. C. These nonaqueous dispersions result in coatings having high % solids, ease of application, minimal sagging and good gloss and DOI. They are preferably made by copolymerizing ethylenically unsaturated monomers with about 0.

Abstract: Acrylic AB block copolymers that are useful as pigment dispersants and which are resistant to yellowing and other color changes, characterized by aromatic substituents bonded to the A segment of the block copolymer.

Abstract: A coating composition which exhibits excellent sag resistance without the necessity for externally added rheology control agent is prepared from a curing agent and an ungelled hydroxyl functional graft copolymer. The graft copolymer is prepared by the vinyl addition polymerization, in an inert organic solvent, of a vinyl monomer component containing at least a portion of a carboxyl functional vinyl monomer in the presence of a glycidyl ester containing acrylic polymer. The grafting occurs by the condensation reaction between the carboxyl groups of the vinyl monomer component and the epoxy groups of the glycidyl ester containing acrylic polymer.

Abstract: A coating resin composition comprising a chlorinated polyolefin-containing polymer obtained by polymerizing a monomer blend containing 0.01 to 5% by weight of an unsaturated organic silane compound in the presence of a chlorinated polyolefin resin having a chlorine content of 50% by weight or less can yield molded articles or coatings excellent in adhesiveness, gloss, resistance to gasoline, resistance to alcohol, or the like.

Abstract: A cement for fixing a bone prosthesis, the cement containing:(a) a solid phase comprising firstly polymethylmethacrylate and a copolymer of methyl methacrylate with an acrylate or a methacrylate of another alcohol, both in powder form, and secondly an organic peroxide suitable for generating free radicals; and(b) a liquid phase comprising methyl methacrylate and an accelerator for accelerating decomposition of the organic peroxide.The copolymer is an oligomer, and the liquid phase includes as the accelerator for accelerating decomposition of said organic peroxide an acrylate or a methacrylate carrying a tertiary amine function, and as a cross-linking agent a compound having at least two functions in its molecule suitable for reacting with the reactive functions carried by the polymers of the solid phase, or else a double bond and a function suitable for reacting with the reactive functions carried by the polymers of the solid phase.

Abstract: A modified polyolefin resin and a composition containing therein such modified polyolefin, having excellent adhesive property and heat-sealing property at the time of high speed forming operations, the modified polyolefin resin consisting essentially of: a copolymer of ethylene and .alpha.-olefin having 4 or more carbon atoms, the copolymer having a density in a range of from 0.890 to 0.910 g/cm.sup.3, a ratio of a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) to a number-average molecular weight (Mn) of Mw/Mn=2 to 15, and a product of a melt tension (g) and a melt-index (g/10 min.) of a molten resin measured at 160.degree. C. of 4 or below; and unsaturated carboxylic acid or derivatives thereof grafted on the ethylene type copolymer at a ratio of from 0.01 to 3% by weight.

Abstract: Polymers which have been modified by a polymer-analogous reaction, in the acid form or in the form of their salts, consist of a copolymer of ethylene, (meth)acrylic acid and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of vinyl esters, vinyl ethers, (meth)acrylates and (meth)acrylamides, and olefinically unsaturated side radicals which have been introduced into the said copolymer by a polymer-analogous reaction and are of the general formula I ##STR1## where X is hydroxyl, amino or mercapto, Y is an ester, amide, ether or C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkylene group and R is hydrogen or methyl.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition having a matte appearance comprising:(A) 80-5 parts by weight of a graft copolymer obtained by grafting 40-95 parts by weight of diene rubber with 60-5 parts by weight of vinyl compounds consisting of0.1-40 weight % of at least one glycidyl ester of an .alpha.- and .beta.-unsaturated acid as an essential component,10-40 weight % of at least one vinyl cyanide compound,60-90 weight % of at least one aromatic vinyl compound, and0-30 weight % of other copolymerizable vinyl compounds, and(B) 20-95 parts by weight of a copolymer obtained through reaction of10-40 weight % of at least one vinyl cyanide compound,60-90 weight % of at least one aromatic vinyl compound, and0-30 weight % of other copolymerizable vinyl compounds, the intrinsic viscosity of the resin composition in terms of its components which are soluble in methyl ethyl ketone being 0.25-1.5 dl/g (N,N'-dimethyl formamide solution, 30.degree. C.).

Abstract: A liquid, hydroxyl functional graft copolymer is prepared by the vinyl addition polymerization, in an inert organic medium, of a vinyl monomer component comprising at least a portion of a carboxyl functional vinyl monomer in the presence of a glycidyl ester containing acrylic polymer, the grafting occuring by the condensation reaction between the carboxyl groups of the vinyl monomer component and the epoxy groups of the glycidyl ester containing acrylic polymer. The graft copolymer is especially useful in formulating clear coating compositions which exhibit excellent sag resistance without the necessity for externally added rheology control agent.

Abstract: Stabilized acrylic resin having a core of acrylic polymer and a substantially linear stabilizer having one polymerizable functional group at one end of the stabilizer molecule, the resins being useful as rheology control agents for coating compositions.

Abstract: Stable dispersion of addition (co)polymers in an inert relatively non-polar organic hydrocarbon liquid, the dispersed particles embracing both a (co)polymer and a polymer containing an ethylenically unsturated monamer. The (co)polymers are substantially composed of:(a) 5 to 100 mole % of styrene and/or methyl styrene;(b) 0 to 95 mole % of alkyl methacrylate having 1 or 2 carbon atoms in the alkyl group and/or alkoxyalkylene methacrylate having 1 or 2 carbon atoms in the alkoxy group and the alkylene group;(c) 0 to 40 mole % of alkyl methacrylate having 3 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group;(d) 0 to 40 mole % of hydroxyalkyl methacrylate having 2 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group and/or glycidyl methacrylate; and(e) 0 to 20 mole % of methacrylic acid.

Abstract: Improved coating compositions which incorporate acrylate resins having multiple carbon-to-carbon bond unsaturation attached to the polymer chain through ester and/or urethane linkage are derived from the reaction product of:(1) an acrylate resin having multiple epoxide functionality attached to the polymer chain through an ester or ether linkage reacted with an unsaturated carboxylic acid preferably acrylic or methacrylic acid; or(2) an acrylate resin having multiple hydroxyl group functionality reacted with an organoisocyanate having 0.5 to 1.0 unit of carbon-to-carbon unsaturation per mole of isocyanate.Such coatings are particularly useful in formulating gel coat composites which exhibit hydrolytic stability and good weatherability.

Abstract: A moldable composition produced by incorporating a macromonomer/alkyl acrylate/glycidyl methacrylate terpolymer into a blend of polycarbonate and a styrenic copolymer is disclosed. The macromonomer/alkyl acrylate/glycidyl methacrylate terpolymer is effective in enhancing the weld-line strength of the molded composition.

Abstract: Polymer particles dispersible to form a latex and latices of such polymer particles, said particles being adaptable to the fixing or bonding thereto of a biologically active substance and having a core-shell construction wherein the polymer material of the core determines the stability of the form of the latex particles and their redispersibility, and the material of the shell(1) is so hydrophilic that it would be completely or largely water soluble if it were not anchored to the core material and/or crosslinked,(2) contains functional groups which are suitable for the covalent fixation or bonding of biological active substances, and(3) in an anhydrous condition has a T.sub..lambda.max from 20.degree.-250.degree. C., depending on its composition, and methods for bonding a biologically active substance to such particles, for example to prepare a diagnostic reagent.

Abstract: A liquid, ungelled composition of matter composed of a graft copolymer prepared by the free radical initiated polymerization in an organic medium of a vinyl monomer component which contains at least 0.5 weight percent of an epoxy group containing vinyl monomer in the presence of an acid group containing polymer having an acid value greater than 10 mg KOH/g. One means of graft formation is the condensation reaction between the acid groups of the acid group containing polymer and the epoxy groups of the vinyl monomer component.

Abstract: Radiation curable copolymers useful in coating compositions are prepared by reacting part of the glycidyl groups of a glycidyl acrylate copolymer with acrylic or methacrylic acid followed by esterifying the remaining glycidyl groups with phosphoric acid.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel catalyst systems and method for curing a peroxide-curable ethylenically unsaturated (e.g. acrylic or vinyl) composition wherein the catalyst system is a combination of the peroxide curing agent and a Cu.sup.+1 activator or a combination of a peroxide curing agent and an activator system comprising a furfuryl alcohol and an acid catalyst. Also disclosed is a new catalyst system for curing ring compounds (e.g. epoxides) which comprises a combination of ferrocene and a diazonium salt of a Lewis acid. Preferred curable compositions are adhesives and especially acrylic adhesives and epoxy adhesives.

Abstract: A methyl methacrylate syrup composition comprises an intimate mixture of 1-99 parts by weight of a first polymer-in-monomer syrup (A) and 99-1 parts by weight of a second polymer-in-monomer syrup which can be either (B.sub.1) or (B.sub.2), wherein the syrups (A), (B.sub.1) and (B.sub.2) are as follows:(A) a polymer-in-monomer syrup obtained by copolymerizing a mixture of methyl methacrylate monomer, one or more monomers having reactivity with glycidyl groups and containing at least one ethylenically-unsaturated bond, and one or more of (meth)acrylates, styrene and styrene derivatives;(B.sub.1) a polymer-in-monomer syrup obtained by copolymerizing a mixture of one or more monomers containing at least one glycidyl group and at least one ethylenically-unsaturated bond, and one or more monomers selected from the group consisting of methyl methacrylate, (meth)acrylates, styrene and styrene derivatives;(B.sub.

Abstract: Copolymers adapted for use as stabilizers in dispersions and stable dispersions, including crosslinked dispersions containing microgel particles, prepared therefrom. Stabilizer bears pendent ethylenic unsaturation capable of reacting with monomers employed in random copolymerization used to make the dispersion polymer. Stabilizer comprises a random copolymer segment of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, some of which are characterized in that homopolymers thereof would be substantially insoluble in the organic liquid used to form the stable dispersion and some of which are characterized in that homopolymers thereof would be substantially soluble in the organic liquid used to form the stable dispersion.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel catalyst systems and method for curing a peroxide-curable ethylenically unsaturated (e.g. acrylic or vinyl) composition wherein the catalyst system is a combination of the peroxide curing agent and a Cu.sup.+1 activator or a combination of a peroxide curing agent and an activator system comprising a furfuryl alcohol and an acid catalyst. Also disclosed is a new catalyst system for curing ring compounds (e.g. epoxides) which comprises a combination of ferrocene and a diazonium salt of a Lewis acid. Preferred curable compositions are adhesives and especially acrylic adhesives and epoxy adhesives. Also disclosed is a new adhesion promoter which improves the adhesion of acrylic adhesive.