Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the dispersion copolymerization of 35 to 70% by weight of vinyl substituted aromatic monomer and 30 to 65% by weight of conjugated diene monomer comprising carrying out the copolymerization in a reaction mixture containing a liquid aliphatic hydrocarbon dispersing medium, an anionic catalyst system, and a block copolymer dispersing agent comprising at least two polymer blocks wherein at least one of the polymer blocks is soluble in the dispersing medium and at least another of the polymer blocks is insoluble in the dispersing medium and the dispersing agent acts to disperse a random copolymer of vinyl substituted aromatics and conjugated dienes formed in the presence of the dispersing agent.

Abstract: Reactive ink compositions of the present invention utilize at least two reactive components, a base ink component and a curing component, that are applied to a receiving substrate separately. The base ink component includes an ink carrier, a compatible colorant, and a cross-linkable constituent, and the curing component is a cross-linking agent. Upon exposure of the base ink component to the curing component, at least a portion of the ink is cross-linked to provide a printed image that is durable and abrasion-resistant.

Abstract: Proposed is a polyol-crosslinkable fluorocarbon rubber-based composition which exhibits excellent workability in milling and molding as well as excellent storage stability and is capable of giving a molded and vulcanized rubber article at a high vulcanization velocity with good mold-releasability of the molded and vulcanized rubber article from the metal mold. The rubber composition comprises, as the essential ingredients: (a) a polyol-crosslinkable fluorocarbon rubber and (b) a crosslinking agent which is, in place of a conventional polyol compound such as bisphenol A, a silylated polyol compound such as 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2,2-bis(4-trimethylsiloxy phenyl) propane, i.e. a silylation product of bisphenol AF.

Abstract: Polyolefin rubber which is an ethylene/propylene and/or 1-butene copolymer, which has a melt index of 0.3 to 15 dg/min and a relative density of 0.860 to 0.885, comprising 74-91 mol % of units derived from ethylene and 9-26 mol % of units derived from propylene and/or from 1-butene, characterised by a crystalline melting point J of 100.degree. to 125.degree. C. The process for obtaining this rubber consists in copolymerising, at a temperature of 150.degree.-300.degree. C. and at a pressure of 400-2000 bars, a gas stream containing 15-42% by vol. of ethylene and 58-85% by vol. of propylene and/or 1-butene, in the presence of a Ziegler-type catalyst system comprising at least one compound of a transition metal of groups IVB, VB, VIB and VIII of the Periodic Classification, and at least one organoaluminium compound and, if appropriate, in the presence of at least one chain transfer agent.

Abstract: The subject invention discloses a styrene-isoprene-butadiene rubber which is particularly valuable for use in making truck tire treads, said rubber being comprised of repeat units which are derived from about 5 weight percent to about 20 weight percent styrene, from about 7 weight percent to about 35 weight percent isoprene, and from about 55 weight percent to about 88 weight percent 1,3-butadiene, wherein the repeat units derived from styrene, isoprene and 1,3-butadiene are in essentially random order, wherein from about 25% to about 40% of the repeat units derived from the 1,3-butadiene are of the cis-microstructure, wherein from about 40% to about 60% of the repeat units derived from the 1,3-butadiene are of the trans-microstructure, wherein from about 5% to about 25% of the repeat units derived from the 1,3-butadiene are of the vinyl-microstructure, wherein from about 75% to about 90% of the repeat units derived from the isoprene are of the 1,4-microstructure, wherein from about 10% to about 25% of the re

Abstract: Diene polymers or copolymers having improved raw polymer viscosity and reduced hysteresis in the cured and carbon black reinforced state are provided. These diene polymers or copolymers are prepared by a method which involves first terminating substantially all of the living diene polymer or copolymer chains obtained by anionic polymerization with a compound having multiple-bonded nitrogen atoms selected from the group consisting of aromatic nitriles and substituted imines having the formula ##STR1## and then coupling a portion of the resultant terminated polymer chains with a polyfunctional reagent selected from the groups consisting of silicon polyhalides, polyisocyanates, phosphoryl halides and polycarboxylic acid halides.

Abstract: Oil-repellent polymeric compositions prepared by a process which comprises:a) adding at least a radical starter and at least a perfluoropolyether to at least a molten thermoplastic polymer;b) intimately mixing the resulting composition for a time which is sufficient to obtain macroradicals from the polymer; andc) cooling the final composition to room temperature.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive comprises a moisture-curable polymer comprising a polymer prepared by polymerization of at least one .alpha.-olefin monomer, said polymer containing hydrolyzable or condensable silyl groups and having a weight average molecular weight of at least 30,000. The pressure-sensitive adhesive can be hot-melt coated without emitting volatiles and then can adhere aggressively to both polar and nonpolar substrates. The PSA has good internal strength at high temperatures.

Abstract: An elastomeric butadiene copolymer prepared by a process which comprises copolymerizing butadiene, a polyvinyl aromatic compound and optionally styrene in a hydrocarbon solvent in the presence of an organolithium polymerization initiator and subjecting the resulting copolymer having lithium at the polymer end or ends to a coupling reaction with a trifunctional or tetrafunctional coupling agent, said butadiene copolymer satisfying the following conditions: (a) the content of styrene is at most 50% by weight, (b) the content of vinyl bonds in the butadiene portion is from 10 to 90% by weight, (c) the molecular weight distribution curve obtained by a high performance liquid chromatography has at least three peaks, and 5 to 60% by weight of all the polymer chains have a molecular weight which is at least 5 times the molecular weight in terms of standard polystyrene corresponding to the peak appearing on the lowest molecular weight side of the high performance liquid chromatogram, and (d) the Mooney viscosity (ML.

Abstract: A curable resin comprising units of at least one prepolymer selected from the group consisting of a prepolymer (C) and a prepolymer (F); the prepolymer (C) having the formula (I): ##STR1## and the prepolymer (F) having the formula (III): ##STR2## The curable resin has the excellent flexibility, solvent resistance and adhesion to organic materials and the properties thereof can be controlled accordingly to desire, in addition to the excellent curability at ordinary temperature, adhesion to inorganic materials and weatherability.

Abstract: A process is provided to functionalize hydrogenated block copolymers of vinyl aromatics and conjugated diolefin in a melt phase. The functionality is predominantly grafted to vinyl aromatic blocks by this process. The process is preferably performed in an extruder.

Abstract: The subject invention discloses a styrene-isoprene-butadiene rubber which is particularly valuable for use in making truck tire treads, said rubber being comprised of repeat units which are derived from about 5 weight percent to about 20 weight percent styrene, from about 7 weight percent to about 35 weight percent isoprene, and from about 55 weight percent to about 88 weight percent 1,3-butadiene, wherein the repeat units derived from styrene, isoprene and 1,3-butadiene are in essentially random order, wherein from about 25% to about 40% of the repeat units derived from the 1,3-butadiene are of the cis-microstructure, wherein from about 40% to about 60% of the repeat units derived from the 1,3-butadiene are of the trans-microstructure, wherein from about 5% to about 25% of the repeat units derived from the 1,3-butadiene are of the vinyl-microstructure, wherein from about 75% to about 90% of the repeat units derived from the isoprene are of the 1,4-microstructure, wherein from about 10% to about 25% of the re

Abstract: The present invention relates to functionalized chlorinated (co)polymers and methods for their preparation. The functionalization is performed with an organometallic compound where the metal may be tin, lead, antimony or bismuth. The organic groups are hydrocarbons which may be substituted and one group is either a secondary amine or an ether which is eventually substituted by a trialkoxysilane or a hydroxy group. The preferred chlorinated polymer is PVC and the preferred functionalizing agent is an organotin compound.

Abstract: Diene polymers comprising at least one diene polymer block and at least one other polymer block which are coupled together with a coupling agent of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are alkyl or alkoxy containing up to 20 carbon atoms or more and at least of them are alkoxy. Adhesive formulations containing such polymers are also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing an isobutylene-type allyl-terminated polymer, the process comprising mixing:(A) a cationically polymerizable isobutylene-containing monomer;(B) an organic compound serving as an initiator and concurrently as a chain transfer agent, the organic compound being represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## (C) at least one Lewis acid selected from the group consisting of (C.sub.2 H.sub.5).sub.2 AlCl, (C.sub.2 H.sub.5)AlCl.sub.2, SnCl.sub.4 and TiCl.sub.4 ; and(D) a compound serving as an end capping agent, the compound being represented by the formula (II) ##STR2## whereby the cationically polymerizable monomer is polymerized.

Abstract: The monomer cis-5,6-bis(trimethylsiloxy)-1,3-cyclohexadiene can be polymerized with certain catalysts, such as bis(allyltrifluoroacetato nickel (II)) and bis(allylpentafluorophenoxy nickel II). The resulting polymer is a precursor to poly(para-phenylene). Other substituted cyclohexadienes may also be polymerized by these catalysts to form useful polymers.

Abstract: Moisture-curable melt-processible adhesives are obtained by reacting certain ethylene copolymers containing an n-alkyl acrylate and a carefully limited amount of a carboxylic acid with a stoichiometric amount of an epoxy-silane. A process of preparing the moisture-curable melt-processible adhesives in the absence of solvent is also available.

Abstract: A silylated polymeric binder, which is soluble or swellable in alkali, bears a plurality of at least one of aliphatic and aromatic hydroxyl groups, at least a portion of which are derivatized by units of the formulae I and II:[(A--B.sub.n).sub.m C]--[(D.sub.o E.sub.p)BC].sub.u (I)and[(D.sub.o E.sub.p)BC].sub.v (II)which are side chains of the polymeric binder, whereinA denotes a silanyl group containing at least 2 silicon atoms in total linked to each other, but not more than 3 silicon atoms linked to each other in an unbranched chain of silicon atoms;B denotes a bridging group;C denotes a functional group which has formed a covalent bond with an aromatic, aliphatic, or cycloaliphatic hydroxyl group of the binder, the group D, or the group E;D denotes a grafted monohydric or polyhydric aliphatic alcohol;E denotes a grafted monohydric or polyhydric aromatic alcohol;n denotes 0 or 1;m denotes 1 or 2; ando, p, u and v each denote 0 or 1.

Abstract: Method for production of a thermostable crosslinked halogen-containing polymer. Expoxygroups are added by way of a monomer as for example glycidylmethacrylate. The crosslinking of the polymer is carried out through an organic silane which can be hydrolyzed. By this method the crosslinking can be separated from the processing of the polymer as it is catalyzed by moisture after the processing is carried out. The crosslinking reaction is carried out very fast. Good thermostability is gained even if the halogen-containing monomer is vinylchloride.

Abstract: Crosslinkable saturated and unsaturated carbosilane polymers are prepared by polymerizing vinyl substituted 1-silacyclo-pent-3-ene or vinyl substituted 1-silacyclobutane monomers in the presence of an anionic ring opening catalyst.

Abstract: A polymer suitable for use in hair care products comprising a copolymer comprising(a) a unit of a hydrophilic ethylenically unsaturated monomer such as dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate in a quantity of 15 to 99.9% by weight;(b) a unit of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a polysiloxane group such as: ##STR1## in a quantity of 0.1 to 85% by weight; and (c) a unit of an optional hydrophobic unsaturated monomer such as lauryl methacrylate in a quantity of 0 to 84.9% by weight.

Abstract: A copolymer of a C.sub.4 to C.sub.7 isoolefin and a para-alkylstyrene is provided as well as the corresponding halogenated, functionalized and grafted derivatives thereof. Processes for producing these copolymers are also provided.

Abstract: Trialkylsilyloxy-1,1-diphenyl ethylenes corresponding to general formula I, new polymers produced therewith terminated by aryl trialkylsilyl ether groups or by phenolic hydroxyl groups and a process for the production of these polymers by anionic polymerization ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 .dbd.H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, OCH.sub.3,R.sup.3 .dbd.H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, O--C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,R.sup.4 .dbd.H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,R.sup.5 .dbd.C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,R.sup.6 .dbd.H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl.

Abstract: A curable resin having a number average molecular weight of 1,000 to 100,000 and having the formula (I): ##STR1## and a process for preparing the curable resin (I). The curable resin (I) of the invention is excellent in flexibility, solvent resistance, adhesion to organic materials as well as inorganic materials, storage stability, curability at ordinary temperature and weatherability.

Abstract: A bituminous composition comprising a bituminous component and a silane functionalized polymer or an acid functionalized polymer of a conjugated diolefin.

Abstract: A dental cement system containing a photocurable ionomer, reactive powder and water undergoes both a conventional setting reaction and a photocuring reaction.The cement system can provide a long working time and can be cured on demand by exposure to an appropriate source of radiant energy. The surface of the cement cured in this manner is then hard enough to allow subsequent clinical procedures to be performed, while the ongoing chemical-cure "setting" reaction hardens the remainder of the cement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to elastomeric copolymers and block copolymers, e.g., based upon styrene/isoprene, having a novel condensed phase structure wherein polymer branches occur along the polymer backbone, either at a predetermined location or at random locations. The polymers are made by a method which comprises the step of reacting, under polymerization conditions, hydrocarbyl lithium initiator, at least one anionically polymerizable compound, and an organometallic-substituted styrene condensing agent. The reactants may be added simultaneously to produce a copolymer with polymer branch segments randomly located along the polymer backbone or sequentially to produce a copolymer with branches located at the same predetermined location along the polymer backbone. The resultant polymers may be further reacted with a linking agent to form multi-arm copolymers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fluorine-containing copolymer composition comprising (A) a fluorine-containing copolymer comprising (a) a fluoro-olefin and (b) an organic silicon compound having an olefinic unsaturated bond and a hydrolyzable group in the molecule and (B) an organic silicon compound having an isocyanate group.This composition is soluble in an organic solvent at normal temperature and is curable at normal temperature. If a curing catalyst is incorporated in this composition, the resulting composition can be effectively used as a coating composition.

Abstract: Dye-containing polymers wherein the dyes are organic in nature are incorporated into glasses produced by a sol-gel technique. The glasses may be inorganic or organic-modified metal oxide heteropolycondensates. The dye-containing polymers are covalently bonded to the glass through a linking group. The products of this invention can be used to make optically clear colored films which can be employed in the imaging, optical, solar heat energy and related arts.

Abstract: Hybrid star polymers with acrylic arms and crosslinked polysiloxane cores can be made by a polycondensation of substituent alkoxysilyl groups contained in acrylic ester groups of acrylic block copolymers to form the cores.

Abstract: A silated polyvinyl alcohol with a degree of substitution (D.S.) between 0.005 and 0.5 is prepared by reacting polyvinyl alcohol with a silating agent. Preferred silating agents are 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane or vinyltrimethoxysilane. An alkali metal or ammonium salt of the silated polyvinyl alcohol can self-crosslink in the presence of atmospheric carbon dioxide to form a water resistant film which is soluble in caustic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making elastomeric copolymers and block copolymers, e.g., based upon styrene/isoprene, having a novel condensed phase structure wherein polymer branches occur along the polymer backbone, either at a predetermined location or at random locations. The method comprises the step of reacting, under polymerization conditions, hydrocarbyl lithium initiator, at least one anionically polymerizable compound, and an organometallic- substituted styrene condensing agent. The reactants may be added simultaneously to produce a copolymer with polymer branch segments randomly located along the polymer backbone or sequentially to produce a copolymer with branches located at the same predetermined location along the polymer backbone. The resultant polymers may be further reacted with a linking agent to form multi-arm copolymers.

Abstract: A method for the modification of the surface of polytetrafluoroethylene or of copolymers consisting mainly of polytetrafluoroethylene by the action of fluorides of silicone, germanium, phosphorus or arsenic on the surface of the copolymer which is heated to at least 150.degree. C. in the presence of moisture or by the subsequent action of water or steam. The fluorides used penetrate into the polymer to be modified and form a polymeric, tightly adhering network during hydrolysis.

Abstract: Silicone semi-interpenetrating polymer networks are formed in thermoplastic polymer matrices by the vulcanization of a hydride group-containing silicon with a polymer containing unsaturated groups. The semi-IPN is then cross-linked by hydrolysis of SiOR groups on the polymer network, so that the OR groups are hydrolyzed to allow condensation of silanol groups to form SiOSi cross-links between the chains of the polymer network. Preferably, the polymer containing unsaturated groups in an alkoxysilyl-modified poly 1,2-butadiene. The resulting cross-linked products have improved chemical resistance, increased compressive or tensile strength and excellent temperature resistance and electrical properties for use in applications such as paper-making felts and wire and cable insulation.

Abstract: This invention provides fluorine-containing polymers having a plurality of thioorgano groups. These polymers are prepared by reacting a fluoropolymer precursor with one or more, organic, thiolate compounds thereby modifying the fluoropolymer precursor by grafting onto its backbone the thioorgano groups. Said thioorgano groups may contain functional moieties that modify the cure properties, bulk properties or compatibility of the thioorgano fluoropolymer precursor. This invention also provides shaped or formed cured articles, coatings and solutions comprising the thioorgano fluoropolymers, and blends thereof with other compatible polymers.

Abstract: A coupling agent for vulcanizable mixtures of rubbers and mineral fillers which is the reaction product of a 2(3)-chloroacetoxy-5-(2'-trialkoxysilyethyl)norbornane of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is methyl and/or ethyl, with a thiosulfonic acid salt of the formula:R.sup.2 --SO.sub.2 SMe (II)wherein R.sup.2 is a (cyclo)aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon radical having up to 20 carbon atoms, and Me is sodium or potassium.

Abstract: Vulcanizable rubber mixtures which contain at least one halogen rubber, a silicatic filler and a substituted organyloxysilyl-functional thiourea as accelerator.

Abstract: Dye-containing polymers wherein the dyes are organic in nature are incorporated into glasses produced by a sol-gel technique. The glasses may be inorganic or organic-modified metal oxide heteropolycondensates. The dye-containing polymers are covalently bonded to the glass through a linking group. The products of this invention can be used to make optically clear colored films which can be employed in the imaging, optical, solar heat energy and related arts.

Abstract: The invention relates to optically active homo- and copolymers made from optically active (meth)acrylamides, the polymers being immobilized on silica gel, a process for their preparation, and their use as adsorbents, in particular as the stationary phase for chromatographic racemate resolution.

Abstract: This invention relates to a p-methyl styrene polymer represented by the following formula: ##STR1## Z denotes a group such as a functional group. Poly p-methylstyrene (PPMS) is lithiated by reaction with n-butyllithium. The lithiated PPMS is used to prepare polymers containing functional groups. As an example, a solution of PPMS (MW 260,000), 1.0 g in 20 ml of cyclohexane, was reacted with n-butyllithium, 8.5 mmol, and tetramethylethylenediamine, 8.7 mmol, for 20 hours to obtain a precipitate. The precipitate was dissolved in THF, and CO.sub.2 was blown into the solution. The solution was washed with an aqueous solution of HCl and dropped into methanol to obtain a solid polymer having carboxyl group functionality.

Abstract: Polyisoprenes having a high content of 1,2- and 3,4-structural units, a process for their preparation, and their use.The previous processes for the preparation of polyisoprene having a high content of 1,2- and 3,4-structural units were still unsatisfactory in terms of the cocatalyst employed.The use of ethylene glycol dialkyl ethers of the formulaR.sub.1 --O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O--R.sub.2in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are alkyl groups having different numbers of C atoms, from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, n- and isopropyl and n-, iso-, sec.- and tert.-butyl, has, in particular, the advantage that the "living polymers" formed during the anionic polymerization are not damaged.The production of tires and damping elements using these polyisoprenes.

Abstract: This invention provides fluorine-containing polymers having at least one thioorgano group. These polymers are prepared by reacting a fluoropolymer precursor with one or more, organic, thiolate compounds thereby modifying the fluoropolymer precursor by grafting onto its backbone the thioorgano groups. Said thioorgano groups may contain functional moieties that modify the cure properties, bulk, properties or compatibility of the thioorgano fluoropolymer precursor. This invention also provides shaped or formed cured articles, coatings and solutions comprising the thioorgano fluoropolymers, and blends thereof with other compatible polymers.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer having good tensile strength at elevated temperatures is obtained by modifying a block copolymer composed of a conjugated diene compound and an alkenyl arene compound. The block copolymer is first selectively hydrogenated and thereafter modified by grafting silicon or boron containing functional groups primarily in the alkenyl arene block via metalation. Each silicon containing functional group preferably contains at least two functional groups which allow crosslinking by condensation reactions.

Abstract: Contact lens compositions containing monomers or cross-linking materials which result in satisfactory moisture content but lowered protein absorption capability are described. Lenses are comfortable for extended wear, but because of lowered protein absorption do not become opaque, and present less infection risk. Included are compositions with over 20% conventional cross-linkers, with 20-100% cross-linkers which are unsaturated diesters of the alcohol of the formula HO(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n H wherein n is 5-300; or 1-69% copolymerizing monomer which is an ester of an alcohol of similar formula; or 0.1-90% cross-linkers which are diesters of the diol of the formula HOCH.sub.2 (CF.sub.2).sub.m CH.sub.2 OH, or which contain silyl components such as HO(SiR.sub.2 O).sub.x --; or with inclusions of 1-40% polyethylene glycol or polyethylene oxide; or copolymers containing 1-90% polyethylene oxide segments when the composition does not include carboxylic acids and is not treated with alkali.

Abstract: If ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene having an intrinsic viscosity (.eta.) of at least 5 dl/g is grafted with a silane compound in the presence of a radical initiator and extrusion-molded and the extrudate is impregnated with a silanol condensation catalyst after or during drawing and is then exposed to water to effect crosslinking, there is obtained a novel molecularly oriented molded articles in which increase of the melting temperature, which is not observed in conventional draw-molded or crosslinked molded articles of polyethylene, can be attained, and even if this molecularly oriented molded article is exposed to a temperature of 180.degree. C. for 10 minutes, the molded article is not fused but the shape is retained and even after this heat history, a high strength retention ratio can be maintained.

Abstract: Metals from Groups I and II and organometallic compounds thereof can be used to catalyze the polymerization of diene monomers into polymers. The polymers formed in such polymerizations are terminated with the metal used to catalyze the polymerization and are sometimes referred to as living polymers. Very useful blends of such polymers can be made by utilizing the process of the present invention.

Abstract: A Group Transfer Polymerization process comprising contacting under polymerizing conditions at least one acrylic monomer with (i) a tetracoordinate organosilicon, organotin or organogermanium polymerization initiator having at least one initiating site and (ii) a co-catalyst which is a source of fluoride, bifluoride, cyanide or azide ions or a suitable Lewis acid, Lewis base or selected (bi)-oxyanion, said process further characterized in that the monomer comprises a selected polyenoate and/or the initiator comprises a selected polyenolate, to produce an internally and/or terminally unsaturated "living" polymer.

Abstract: A curable resin comprising units of at least one prepolymer selected from the group consisting of a prepolymer (C) and a prepolymer (F); the prepolymer (C) having the formula (I): ##STR1## and the prepolymer (F) having the formula (III): ##STR2## The curable resin has the excellent flexibility, solvent resistance and adhesion to organic materials and the properties thereof can be controlled accordingly to desire, in addition to the excellent curability at ordinary temperature, adhesion to inorganic materials and weatherability.

Abstract: A crosslinkable composition comprising (A) a copolymer of ethylene and an unsaturated silane compound having hydrolyzable group(s) optionally with other comonomers and (B) a defined dihydrocarbyl tin (IV) carboxylate compound as silanol condensation catalyst. The tin compound is preferably dibutyl tin maleate. The composition can be thermoformed to produce articles having improved surface finish.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ungelled acrylic resin composition containing an acrylic polymer having in a molecule thereof at least one group containing a silicon atom selected from: ##STR1## wherein each R independently is selected from the group of moieties consisting of Y, hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 group joined to Si through an Si--C linkage, and OR.sup.7 in which R.sup.7 represents alkyl having at least 4 carbon atoms, aryl, alkylaryl, arylaklyl, aryloxyalkyl, or alkyloxyalkyl, wherein Y represents an easily hydrolyzable group.The acrylic resin composition, contains an amount of easily hydrolyzable Y moieties such that the ratio of the number of grams of the ungelled acrylic resin composition to equivalent of easily hydrolyzable Y moieties in the ungelled acrylic resin composition is in a range of from 40 to 667.