Abstract: Copolymers and methods using the copolymers control the stability, the homogeneity of mixtures and the chargeability of a nanoparticle. A block copolymer-nanoparticle composition includes first, second and third block units that each include repeating units of respective monomers. The monomer of the first block unit includes a binding group that binds to the nanoparticle. The monomer of the second block unit includes a hydrophobic moiety that provides steric stabilization of the nanoparticle and homogeneity of mixtures of the copolymer-nanoparticle composition in a non-polar medium. The monomer of the third block unit includes a chargeable group that imparts a charge to the nanoparticle. An order of the respective block units in the copolymer and the number of repeating units of the monomer in the respective block units control the stability, the homogeneity of mixtures and the charge of the nanoparticle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a controlled polymerization process for preparing (meth)acrylate-based AB diblock copolymers with a B block which has a narrow monomodal molecular weight distribution, and an A block which has a broad monomodal molecular weight distribution, and to the use thereof, for example, as a binder in adhesives or sealants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a controlled polymerization method for producing ABA-triblock copolymers on the basis of (meth)acrylate with A-blocks having a narrow, monomodal molecular weight distribution, and a B-block having a wide, monomodal molecular weight distribution. The invention further relates to the use thereof as binders in glues or sealing compounds.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an active energy ray curable resin composition exhibiting good adhesion to a polyolefin-based resin base material. More specifically, there is provided an active energy ray curable resin composition comprising: a block copolymer (C) that includes a polymer block (A) composed mainly of an olefin-based monomer unit and a polymer block (B) composed of a vinyl-based monomer unit having a carboxyl group, a carboxylic anhydride group, or a sulfonic acid group and/or a second vinyl-based monomer unit copolymerizable with the aforementioned vinyl-based monomer unit, the block copolymer (C) having a weight-average molecular weight from 5,000 to 100,000; and an active energy ray curable compound (D).

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing CABAC or ACBCA pentablock copolymers based on (meth)acrylate with an OH functionalization of the A blocks.

Abstract: The invention relates to a controlled polymerization process for preparing (meth)acrylate-based AB diblock copolymers with a B block which has a narrow monomodal molecular weight distribution, and an A block which has a broad bimodal molecular weight distribution, and to the use thereof, for example, as a binder in adhesives or sealants.

Abstract: The instant invention pertains to the preparation of polymers or copolymers wherein in a first step a controlled free radical polymerization process is carried out and in a second step the resulting polymer is modified by transesterification reactions. The final modified polymer or copolymer is useful as a dispersant for pigments. Further aspects of the invention are the thus prepared polymers or copolymers, a pigment concentrate containing the polymer or copolymer and a coating material containing the pigment concentrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a controlled polymerization method for producing telechelics on the basis of (meth)acrylate, which have a bimodal molecular weight distribution, and to the use thereof as binders in glues or sealing compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a controlled polymerization method for producing ABA-triblock copolymers on the basis of (meth)acrylate with A-blocks which have a narrow, monomodal molecular weight distribution and a B-block which has a bimodal molecular weight distribution, and to the use thereof as binders in glues and sealing materials

Abstract: A photosensitive insulating resin composition includes a block copolymer, a crosslinking agent, a photosensitive compound, and a solvent. The block copolymer includes a first structural unit shown by a following formula (1) and a second structural unit shown by a following formula (2), wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a linear block copolymer, useful as a dispersant for pigment, wherein the block copolymer comprises acetoacetyl amine functional groups which serve as pigment anchoring groups. The linear block copolymer of this invention can be an AB, ABC, or ABA block copolymer. The present invention can be useful in dispersing and stabilizing a wide range of pigments in solvent based systems, and are particularly useful in providing pigment dispersions that are used in coating compositions for automobiles and trucks, where they provide improved efficiency of pigment use, lower paint viscosity, and reduced emission of volatile organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to salt modified copolymers wherein one of the monomer units contains a quaternized N-atom structure with a polar substituent. The invention further relates to the use of said copolymers as dispersant especially for color filters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of amphiphilic gradient copolymers by Controlled Radical Polymerization in the presence of a RAFT (Reversible Addition Fragmentation Transfer) agent. The copolymers of the invention exhibit low polydispersity indices and low viscosities in solution and are readily soluble in an alkaline medium.

Abstract: The invention relates to a block copolymer comprising: at least one soft block A with a Tg of between ?55° C. and 0° C. and preferably between ?40° C. and ?1° C., and at least one block B comprising at least one photoactive monomer bearing a photoisomerizable chromophore. The photoactive monomer has the formula (I): in which: X denotes H or CH3—; G denotes —O—C(?O)—, —C(?O)—O—, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, or —NR—C(?O)—, NR being linked to L and R being H or a C1-C10 alkyl group; L denotes a spacer group; CR denotes a photoisomerizable chromophore. The block copolymer makes it possible to obtain a 3D optical memory. The invention also relates to this 3D optical memory.

Abstract: A composition for use in forming a multi-block copolymer, said copolymer containing therein two or more segments or blocks differing in chemical or physical properties, a polymerization process using the same, and the resulting polymers, wherein the composition comprises the admixture or reaction product resulting from combining: (A) a first metal complex olefin polymerization catalyst, (B) a second metal complex olefin polymerization catalyst capable of preparing polymers differing in chemical or physical properties from the polymer prepared by catalyst (A) under equivalent polymerization conditions, and (C) a chain shuttling agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to an amphiphilic block copolymer having an increased speed of water adsorption. The non-water soluble copolymer, having a hydrophilic middle block and hydrophobic endblocks, has a high rate water transmission and/or permeation. The increase in rate is due to neutralization, or partial neutralization of the hydrophilic block of the copolymer. Furthermore, the absorption rate can be controlled by the extent of the neutralization. Another aspect of the invention is the use of co-monomers and/or additives to further increase or tailor the water absorption properties. The use of additives and comonomers is also shown to enhance the processability of the disclosed polymer composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel block polymers comprising at least one first block and at least one second block that are incompatible with each other, have different glass transition temperatures (Tg), and are linked together via an intermediate segment comprising at least one constituent monomer of the at least one first block and at least one constituent monomer of the at least one second block. The block polymer has a polydispersity index I of greater than 2. The invention also relates to cosmetic compositions comprising the block polymers and processes for their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a block polymeric material. Typically the block polymer comprises units capable of having an average cationic charge density of about 15 or less, preferably 5 or less, more preferably from about 0.05 to about 5, even more preferably from about 0.05 to about 2.77, even more preferably from about 0.1 to about 2.75, most preferably from about 0.75 to about 2.25 units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12. The polymeric material is a suds enhancer and a suds volume extender for personal care products such as soaps and shampoos. The compositions have increased effectiveness for preventing re-deposition of grease during hand and body washing. The polymers are also effective as a soil release agent in fabric cleaning compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition that can form a gel comprising a copolymer. Said composition is an aqueous composition, and the copolymer is a star copolymer. The invention also relates to useful copolymers, especially for the inventive compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synthetic methods for grafting hydrophilic chains onto polymers, particularly hydrophobic polymers such as poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC), poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF), and chlorinated polypropylene (cPP). Resulting polymers include comb polymers which can have a microphase-separated structure of hydrophilic domains provided by the hydrophilic chains. Articles prepared from these comb polymers, particularly derived from PVDF, include membranes for water filtration in which the hydrophilic domains provide a pathway for water transport. PVC can be plasticized by grafting the PVC with hydrophilic chains. In addition, such articles, particularly articles having biomedical applications, can display anti-thrombogenic properties.

Abstract: A hybrid polymer has a structure in which a polyolefin segment and a polar polymer segment are connected not via a bonding group containing a heteroatom. A method of the invention produces the hybrid polymer with industrial advantages. The hybrid polymer includes a polyolefin segment (A) and a polar polymer segment (B), the polar polymer segment being obtained by radical polymerization of a radically polymerizable monomer.

Abstract: The present invention provides curatives for thermosetting adhesive compositions, methods of preparation and uses thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to elastomeric epoxy curative compounds that can be used in thermosetting compounds, methods for preparing the curative compounds and epoxy compositions containing the curative compounds.

Abstract: A group of polymers comprising a plurality of polyolefin chains and polar polymer chains and having a multi-branched structure such as a block structure, a graft structure and a star-shaped structure is produced efficiently by polymerizing or reacting a combination of various polar monomers and their polymers i.e. polar polymer chains by using a functional group-containing polyolefin as a macroinitiator, a macromonomer or a reactive polymer. The resulting multi-branched polymer has a specific shape such as a block structure, a graft structure or a star-shaped structure, and has properties of both the polyolefin and polar polymer, thus exhibiting useful performance in various uses in films and compatibilizing agents as a novel polyolefin-based polymer.

Abstract: Novel methods for forming copolymers, including block copolymers, which comprise one or more olefin units and one or more protected or unprotected hydroxystyrene units are provided.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for the generation of quasi-living catalysts for homo-polymerization of olefins such as ethylene, ?-olefins and functionalized olefins and for the co-polymerization of olefins with functionalized monomers is disclosed. A process for producing these homo- and co-polymers is also disclosed. A polymeric material with enhanced hydrophilic properties, generated by the co-polymerization of ethylene with 5-norbornen-2-yl acetate, is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention describes the use of copolymers with a composition gradient as sole stabilizer in emulsion free-radical polymerization. The copolymers of the invention are prepared via controlled free-radical polymerization and comprise at least one hydrophilic monomer such as acrylic acid and at least one hydrophobic monomer such as styrene.

Abstract: A toner binder for electrophotography excellent in low temperature fixing properties and anti-hot offset properties comprising styrene (co)polymer(s) (A) comprising a modified styrene (co)polymer modified by unsaturated dicarboxylic acids of C4 to C30, ester-forming derivatives thereof, (meth)acrylic acid, or alkyl (meth)acrylates (alkyl group of C1 to C24); said modified styrene (co)polymer containing constituent units derived from a monomer used in the modification is 0.1 to 9 wt %, and a toner using the toner binder. The (co)polymer(s) (A) includes a species that shows at least one GPC peak each in the regions of the molecular weight of 2,000 to 20,000 and 50,000 to 5 million.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for radical emulsion, miniemulsion or microemulsion polymerization employing at least one water-soluble alkoxyamine. This process makes it possible to prepare multiblock (co)polymers, in particular diblock and triblock (co)polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerizable composition comprising a) at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and b) at least one hydroxylamine of high molecular weight, preferably a long chain alkyl substituted hydroxylamine. Further aspects of the present invention are a process for polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated monomers, and the use of high molecular weight hydroxylamines for controlled polymerization.

Abstract: Pressure-sensitive adhesive comprising an acrylate block copolymer having at least two chemically distinguishable, covalently interlinked acrylate polymer blocks P in microphase-separated regions and each having a softening temperature of between ?125 and +20° C.

Abstract: An ABA tri-block copolymer represented by the following formula (1) [in the formula (1), n and m are each independently an integer of 30 to 1,000]. The copolymer is a so-called ABA tri-block copolymer between 8-vinyloxytricyclo [5.2.1.02.6] decane and n-butyl vinyl ether, has rubber elasticity at normal temperature, and has a property of thermoplastic elastomer which has not been possessed by conventional vinyl ether copolymers.

Abstract: Linear block ethylenic copolymer, comprising: at least two blocks having different glass transition temperatures (Tg); at least one of these blocks having a glass transition temperature of less than equal to 20° C.; the said copolymer also having an adhesion or “tack” value of greater than 1N. Cosmetic composition comprising this copolymer. The copolymer improves the styling power and hold of a hair lacquer, increases the adhesion of a nail varnish and improves the hold and adhesion of a makeup composition.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of block copolymers, based on vinylaromatic monomers and monomers deriving from (meth)acrylic acid by means of radicalic polymerization which comprises polymerizing the monomers at a temperature higher than or equal to 120° C.

Abstract: This invention provides a production method of a vinyl polymer having a functional group at a molecular chain terminus which comprises adding a compound (I) having a functional group and an internal alkenyl group or conjugated polyene compound (II) in the living radical polymerization of a radical-polymerizable vinyl monomer. The present invention relates to a vinyl polymer having a functional group at a molecular terminus, a production method of the same and a curable composition containing said polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to selected 1-alkoxy-2,2,6,6 tetramethyl piperidine, 1-alkoxy-2,2 diethyl-6,6 dimethyl piperidine and 1-alkoxy-2,6 diethyl-2,3,6 dimethyl piperidine derivatives which are substituted in the 4 position by two oxygen atoms forming an open chain or cyclic ketal structure, a polymerizable composition comprising a) at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and b) said piperidine derivatives. Further aspects of the present invention are a process for polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated monomers, and the use of 1-alkoxy-2,2,6,6 tetramethyl piperidine, 1-alkoxy-2,2 diethyl-6,6 dimethyl piperidine and 1-alkoxy-2,6 diethyl-2,3,6 dimethyl piperidine derivatives which are substituted in the 4 position by two oxygen atoms forming an open chain or cyclic ketal structure for controlled polymerization.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for preparing a first generation polymer comprising a step which consists in free radical polymerization of a composition comprising: at least an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, a source of free radicals, at least a dithiophosphoroester compound.

Abstract: Novel copolymers, including block copolymers, which comprise: (a) a plurality of constitutional units that correspond to one or more olefin monomer species and (b) a plurality of constitutional units that correspond to one or more protected or unprotected hydroxystyrene monomer species.

Abstract: The invention provides golf balls with a core and with one or more layers, preferably cover layers, formed of a saturated rubber/ionomer block copolymer comprising one or more neutral thermoplastic polymer blocks and one or more ionomeric blocks. The saturated rubber block is preferably polyisobutylene, and the ionomer block may be a cationomer block or an anionomer block. Various block cationomers comprising polyisobutylene (PIB) and poly(2-dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate) (PDMAEMA) are preferred. The golf balls of the present invention have been found to provide improved scuff resistance while providing a greater coefficient of friction for improved spin and feel properties.

Abstract: Hot-melt processable adhesive, such as pressure-sensitive-adhesive (PSA) or heat-activatable adhesive, compositions of the present invention possess a broad formulation latitude and adequate cohesive strength after application for use in high performance applications. Hot-melt processable adhesives of the invention comprise at least one block copolymer comprising at least two A blocks and at least one B block. The A and B blocks are derived from monoethylenically unsaturated monomers, which monomers result in saturated polymer backbones without the need for subsequent hydrogenation upon their polymerization. Preferably, the block copolymer is a (meth)acrylate block copolymer.

Abstract: Block copolymers are prepared by living-type or semi-living type free radical polymerization, with said copolymers having at least one random block comprised of at least one hydrophobic monomer and at least one hydrophilic monomer. The selection of hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers in the random block is determined by the relative hydrophobicity of the monomers to impart selected solubility or dispersability in water and/or alcohols of the overall block copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stimuli-responsive composition that comprises a polymer, a solvent and a substance having a predetermined function. One embodiment of the present invention is a composition comprising a block polymer, a solvent and a substance having a predetermined function. The present invention also relates to an ink composition containing the composition, an image-forming method and an image-forming apparatus using the composition, and a recording medium applying the composition. Further, the present invention relates to an ABC type block polymer compound wherein the polymer is an ABC type triblock polymer, and wherein at least one of the blocks in the triblock polymer changes in nature from solvophilic to solvophobic or from solvophobic to solvophilic in response to stimuli, and more preferably, the A component, then the B component, and finally the C component respond to the stimuli.

Abstract: A composition, comprising, in an appropriate medium, at least one polymer with a highly specific ordered structure is disclosed. These compositions find a specific application in the field of make-up and are capable of being applied to keratinous fibers, in particular to the nails, eyelashes, eyebrows and hair. In particular, these compositions can make it possible to obtain a film which exhibits good resistance to chipping, to impacts, to rubbing movements, to scratches and/or to pressing actions.

Abstract: A soft contact lens containing a silicone-hydrogel made by curing a reaction mixture containing a silicone-containing monomer.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for polymerization in ionic medium liquid at room temperature provide the benefit of allowing polymerization reactions to be carried out cheaply, and relatively quickly. The replacement of VOCs by these environmentally benign solvents has the further advantage of increased safety for chemical workers.

Abstract: A block copolymer is obtained by anionic polymerization, includes two or more polymer blocks A miscible with each other, and at least one (meth)acrylic ester polymer block B immiscible with the polymer blocks A, has a ratio [Mn(Amax)/Mn(Amin)] of 2 or more, wherein the ratio [Mn(Amax)/Mn(Amin)] is the ratio of the largest number average molecular weight [Mn(Amax)] to the smallest number average molecular weight [Mn(Amin)] among the polymer blocks A, has at least one block bonding including polymer block Amax-polymer block B-polymer block Amin, and has a total content of the polymer blocks A ranging from 20 wt % to 45 wt % based on the total mass of the block copolymer. This invention provides block copolymers having two or more polymer blocks A miscible with each other and at least one (meth)acrylic ester polymer block B immiscible with the polymer blocks A and exhibiting satisfactory flexibility, melt fluidity, moldability, coatability, mechanical properties, and other properties.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polymeric treatment preparations for textiles and other fibrous substrates that impart water and oil repellency to fibers, yarns, textiles, or other fibrous substrates. More particularly, this invention comprises an aqueous solution, emulsion or suspension of (a) a fluorinated polymer that contains reactive groups that can complex with metal atoms that have a formal charge of 2 or greater, and (b) one or more metal atoms that have a formal charge of 2 or greater. The invention is further directed to the process for treating fibrous substrates with textile preparations in one step that provide water/soil repellency that is durable to repeated cleanings and to abrasion. This invention is further directed to the yarns, fibers, fabrics, textiles, webs, finished goods, or nonwovens (encompassed herein under the terms “textiles” and “fibrous substrates”) treated with the textile-reactive water- and soil-resistant preparation of the invention.

Abstract: Chain end functionalized block copolymers having low polydispersity index are produced via controlled free radial polymerization of dithiocarbamates.

Abstract: Described are melt-processable block copolymers and compositions, embodiments of which may be useful in applications such as pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) or heat-activatable adhesive, comprising polymeric end block and polymeric B block, wherein end block comprises copolymer and the B block comprises homopolymer or copolymer.

Abstract: A composition, comprising, in an appropriate medium, at least one polymer with a highly specific ordered structure is disclosed. These compositions find a specific application in the field of make-up and are capable of being applied to keratinous fibres, in particular to the nails, eyelashes, eyebrows and hair. In particular, these compositions can make it possible to obtain a film which exhibits good resistance to chipping, to impacts, to rubbing movements, to scratches and/or to pressing actions.

Abstract: Block copolymers are prepared by living-type or semi-living type free radical polymerization, with said copolymers having at least one random block comprised of at least one hydrophobic monomer and at least one hydrophilic monomer. The selection of hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers in the random block is determined by the relative hydrophobicity of the monomers to impart selected solubility or dispersability in water and/or alcohols of the overall block copolymer.