Abstract: This invention relates to novel macromers that comprise a polyether polyol having (meth)acrylate unsaturation. These novel macromers are the polymerization product of a glycidyl (meth)acrylate, with a polyether polyol, and optionally, an alkylene oxide, in the presence of a double metal cyanide catalyst. This invention also relates to preformed stabilizers prepared from these macromers, and to polymer polyols prepared from these novel macromers and novel preformed stabilizers. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing these compositions, to polyurethane foams comprising these polymer polyols, and to processes for preparing these polyurethane foams.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of synthesizing hydrocarbon polymers using a deoxygenation reaction, wherein, by deoxygenating polymers including oxygen atom-containing functional groups in side chains thereof to thereby remove the functional groups of the side chains, various block copolymers including polyolefins and hydrocarbon polymers with complex architectures can be synthesized.

Abstract: A polymerizable composition includes the reaction product of an isohexide bischloroformate, at least one polyol, allyl alcohol, and, optionally, at least one polychloroformate. An exemplary polymerizable composition includes (a) the transesterification reaction product of an isohexide, diallyl carbonate, and at least one polyol; and (b) organic peroxide. A polymerizate including the polymerizable composition and an optical article including the polymerizable composition are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of one or more specific organic peroxides for the polymerization of an allylic monomer and/or at least one allylic copolymer. The invention also relates to a composition comprising at least one allylic monomer and/or at least one allylic copolymer and at least one specific organic peroxide. The invention also relates to the use of the composition as defined above for the manufacture of an organic glass, preferably an ophthalmic lens, possibly optionally being tinted by means of pigments and/or organic dyes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to low density polyethylene having a melt flow rate (MFR) according to ISO 1133 (190° C., 2.16 kg) which is higher than 4.0 g/10 min, a storage modulus G?, measured at a loss modulus G? of 5 kPa, which is above 3000 Pa and a vinylidene content which is at least 24/100 k C, compositions, a process for production of the low density polyethylene, a low density polyethylene which is obtainable by the process, a continuous ethylene polymerization method for introducing vinylidene in a low density polyethylene, a method for an extrusion coating process or an extrusion lamination process, an article, e.g. an extrusion article, an extrusion lamination article, film blowing article, film casting article, wire and cable extrusion article, injection moulding article, blow moulding article or pipe extrusion article, and uses of the low density polyethylene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a copolymer (A) having a glass transition temperature Tg of at least ?30° C. obtainable by copolymerization of a mixture of olefinically unsaturated monomers (a) in at least one organic solvent and in the presence of at least one initiator, where the mixture of monomers (a) to be polymerized comprises (a1) 10 to 60 mol % of at least one monomer of the formula (I) below where R1=C1 to C4 alkoxy, R2=C1 to C4 alkyl, and m=0 to 2, and (a2) 40 to 90 mol % of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer selected from the group consisting of monomers of the formulae H2C?CH2—(C?O)—O—Rx, H2C?CH(CH3)—(C?O)—O—Rx, and H2C?CH2—O—(C?O)—Rx, where Rx is an alkyl radical having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and where the sum total of the molar fractions of the monomers (a1) and (a2), based on the total molar amount of monomers (a) used, is at least 90 mol %, and where the copolymerization is carried out at a temperature from 60 to 200° C. and at a pressure of at least 2 bar.

Abstract: Copolymers containing acryloylmorpholine and vinylimidazole, and optionally vinylcaprolactam and/or n-vinyl pyrrolidone, have shown superior results in hydrate inhibition tests at conditions of 7° C. subcooling dosed at 1 vol % based on the water cut of the system fluids. The copolymer product has also passed high TDS (total dissolved solids) brine compatibility tests and secondary property tests including foaming and hot injection tests which make it useful as a kinetic hydrate inhibitor in gas production systems susceptible to the formation of natural gas hydrates.

Abstract: A polymerizable composition includes at least one first monomer and at least one second monomer, wherein the at least one first monomer includes an isohexide bis(allyl carbonate) monomer, and wherein the at least one second monomer includes one or more ethylenic unsaturations. Another polymerizable composition includes the reaction product of an isohexide bischloroformate; at least one polyol; allyl alcohol; and, optionally, at least one polychloroformate. An exemplary polymerizable composition includes the transesterification reaction product of an isohexide; diallyl carbonate; and at least one polyol. A polymerizate including the polymerizable composition and an optical article including the polymerizable composition are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low density polyethylene having a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn which is 15 or less, a storage modulus G?, measured at a loss modulus G? of 5 kPa, which is above 3000 Pa, a weight average molecular weight (Mw) which is between 192000 and 250000 g/mol and has a melt flow rate (MFR) according to ISO 1133 (190° C., 2.16 kg) which is higher than 3.0 g/10 min, compositions, a process for production of the low density polyethylene, a low density polyethylene which is obtainable by the process, a continuous ethylene polymerization method for introducing vinylidene in a low density polyethylene, a method for an extrusion coating process or a method for an extrusion lamination process, an article, e.g. an extrusion article, an extrusion lamination article, film blowing article, film casting article, wire and cable extrusion article, injection molding article, blow molding article or pipe extrusion article, and uses of the low density polyethylene.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for processing slurry are provided. The apparatus includes a support frame including a vertical member and a horizontal member. The apparatus also includes a mounting unit mounted on the vertical member, a mixing chamber disposed on the horizontal member, a controller mounted on the mounting unit, and a stirrer attached to the controller. The mounting unit is operable to position the stirrer with respect to the mixing chamber such that the stirrer is in contact with a slurry in the mixing chamber during the mixing operation.

Abstract: Provided are a water-absorbent resin having better water-absorption performance and being prevented from discoloring before and after storage for a long time under high temperature and high humidity, and an absorbent article including the absorbent resin. The water-absorbent resin according to the present invention is prepared by polymerizing a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer in the presence of an internal-crosslinking agent and performing post-crosslinking with a post-crosslinking agent, wherein the water-absorbent resin satisfies the following properties: (A) a water-absorption capacity of physiological saline of 55 g/g or more, a water-absorption capacity of physiological saline under a load of 4.14 kPa of 15 mL/g or more, and a residual monomer content of 300 ppm or less; and (B) a yellow index of 5.0 or less and a yellow index change ratio (?YI) after leaving for 10 days under 70° C. and 90% RH of 10 or less.

Abstract: The material according to the invention is a hydrophobic, cross-linked, acrylic copolymer of at least the following monomers: an arylalkoxy-acrylate different from a 2-phenoxy-(2-ethoxy)n-acrylate with 4?n?6; a 2-phenoxy-(2-ethoxy)n-acrylate with 4?n?6, preferably 2-phenoxy-tetraethylene-glycol acrylate; a hydroxylated acrylate; a hydroxylated methacrylate; an ethoxylated diol diacrylate; and an ethoxylated diol dimethacrylate. It is obtained in one single step of radical polymerization, in the presence of a transfer agent during the cross-linking. It thus has a physical structure corresponding to a three-dimensional macromolecular network with hanging chains. This material is used for manufacturing intraocular lenses (1) with low glistening that are not self-adhering.

Abstract: Provided are an epoxy composition, an adhesive film, a dicing die bonding film and a semiconductor device using the same. Specifically, the epoxy composition and a use thereof are provided, wherein the epoxy composition has a gel content of 5˜20%, measured under certain conditions. The epoxy composition according to the present invention, as an adhesive agent, shows excellent elastic properties, when prepared to have a low glass transition temperature, exhibiting good adhesion at high temperature and having minimal occurrence of burrs during processing. According to the present invention, it is therefore possible to prevent defects owing to die cut shift, during a wire bonding or molding process at high temperature, and obtain a highly reliable semiconductor device owing to the excellent adhesiveness and workability of the adhesive agent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a polymer and a method for making a polymer that has nanostructures incorporated into the matrix of the polymer. The method of the invention involves the following steps: mixing a precursor solution for the polymer with a precursor for the nanostructures to form a mixture; forming nanostructures in the mixture from the precursor of the nanostructures; and forming a polymer from the precursor solution of the polymer so that the nanostructures are incorporated into the polymer matrix.

Abstract: Provided is a method of preparing a vinyl chloride-based resin that includes preparing slurry through suspension polymerization by mixing a monomer, an oil soluble initiator, a dispersant, and an additive including an emulsifier, a water-soluble initiator, or a combination thereof, wherein the monomer includes vinyl chloride, an unsaturated carboxylic acid-based compound, and an ethylenic unsaturated compound that is copolymerizable therewith, and the emulsifier includes an anionic emulsifier, a non-ionic emulsifier, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Polymeric and co-polymeric compositions useful for preparing ophthalmic and ocular devices, such as implantable intraocular lenses (IOL) and contact lenses, and processes of forming the compositions and devices are provided. The disclosed polymeric or co-polymeric composition may include a curcuminoid compound as a UV-blocker, and is derived from a pre-polymerization mixture of monomers which comprises at least 50 weight percents acrylate monomers and exhibiting visible light transparency and ultraviolet light opacity. The disclosed co-polymeric composition may alternatively, or in addition, be derived from a pre-polymerization mixture of defined monomers.

Abstract: A polyethylene resin composition which permits the bleeding additive contained therein to be bled at an increased rate even if it has a large molecular weight and, therefore, permits the bleeding agent to be bled to the surface of the resin in an amount sufficient for exhibiting its properties. The polyethylene resin composition comprises, as a main polymer (A), a high pressure process low-density polyethylene and, as a sub-polymer (B), at least one kind of polyethylene selected from the group consisting of a metallocene-type low-density polyethylene and a high pressure process low-density polyethylene having an MFR larger than that of the main polymer (A), the polyethylene resin composition being, further, blended with a bleeding additive.

Abstract: Copolymers containing acryloylmorpholine and vinylimidazole, and optionally vinylcaprolactam and/or n-vinyl pyrrolidone, have shown superior results in hydrate inhibition tests at conditions of 7° C. subcooling dosed at 1 vol % based on the water cut of the system fluids. The copolymer product has also passed high TDS (total dissolved solids) brine compatibility tests and secondary property tests including foaming and hot injection tests which make it useful as a kinetic hydrate inhibitor in gas production systems susceptible to the formation of natural gas hydrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas storage material comprising a novel mesoporous polymer, that shows superior gas storage efficiency and can stably adsorb and desorb gas, and method for gas storage using thereof. The gas storage material comprises an acrylamide-based polymer.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing polyethylene or an ethylene copolymer, including a step of free radical polymerization or copolymerization of the ethylene at an initiation temperature varying from 150° C. to 200° C., at a pressure varying from 500 to 3000 bar, in the presence of a peroxidic polymerization initiator selected from among the peroxide compounds of formula (I) in which R1 and R8 are, separately, a C2-C6 alkyl group; R2, R3, R6 and R7 are, separately, a C1-C5 alkyl group; and R4 and R5 are, separately, a C1-C6 alkyl group.

Abstract: Provided is a curable composition which contains: an organic peroxide encapsulated in microcapsules which further contains a plasticizer; an accelerator which reacts with the organic peroxide to accelerate polymerization; (meth)acrylate compounds which may contain a (meth)acrylate having a carboxylic group and a (meth)acrylate having an alicyclic hydrocarbon; and a multifunctional (meth)acrylate different from the (meth)acrylate having a carboxylic group. The curable composition exhibits a quick curing rate.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an initiating system for cationic polymerization and a polymerization process. The present application relates to an initiating system for cationic polymerization of cationic-polymerizable monomers, and a process for cationic polymerization of cationic-polymerizable monomers by using the initiating system. The present invention particular involves an initiating system for cationic polymerization of cationic-polymerizable monomers in an aqueous reaction medium, and a process for cationic polymerization of cationic-polymerizable monomers by using the initiating system in an aqueous reaction medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to redox-curing type nonaqueous curable compositions having: at least one liquid radical polymeric monomer (a); an organic peroxide (b); and a powdered water-soluble reducing compound (c), where the powdered water-soluble reducing compound (c) is dispersed in the liquid radical polymeric monomer (a).

Abstract: The present invention relates to isoolefin polymers and process for preparing the same. The present invention especially discloses a polymerization process for the cationic polymerization of isoolefin monomers in an aqueous reaction medium, and isoolefin polymers obtained by such process. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a polymerization process for the cationic polymerization of isoolefin monomers in an aqueous reaction medium, and isoolefin polymers obtained therefrom. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a dispersion polymerization process for the cationic copolymerization of isoolefins with conjugated or non-conjugated diolefins and/or vinyl aromatic compounds, and copolymers obtained therefrom.

Abstract: Styrenic (meth)acrylic oligomers that are prepared at lower temperature than conventional solid grade oligomers, or are hydrogenated, contain fewer terminal vinylic unsaturations, when compared to such conventional styrenic (meth)acrylic oligomers prepared by the customary high temperature processes. Styrenic (meth)acrylic oligomers that contain fewer terminal vinylic unsaturations demonstrate improved thermal stability and may provide improved resistance to UV weathering compared to the conventional and non-hydrogenated styrenic (meth)acrylic oligomers.

Abstract: Emulsion comprising an oil phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, wherein said oil phase comprises at least 53 wt % of one or more organic peroxides, more than 50 wt % of which have a molecular active oxygen content of at least 7.00 5 wt %, said emulsion satisfying the classification tests for organic peroxide type F. This emulsion allows the safe transport and storage of organic peroxide emulsions with high active oxygen content without the need for larger vent openings or higher design pressure of transport tanks and storage tanks.

Abstract: A lubricant composition may include a copolymer having constitutional units formed from monomers including an alpha-olefin and an ?-ester-alk-?-ene molecule, where the composition has a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of at most 20 centistokes, or of at least 40 centistokes. A lubricant composition may include a copolymer having constitutional units formed from monomers including an alpha-olefin, an ?-ester-alk-?-ene molecule and an ?-(carboxylic acid)-alk-?-ene molecule, where the composition has a viscosity that varies as the molar ratio of the ?-ester-alk-?-ene molecule ?-(carboxylic acid)-alk-?-ene molecule in the monomers varies.

Abstract: Preformed stabilizers useful for the production of low viscosity, high solids polymer polyols are produced by free-radical polymerization of: (a) at least one ethylenically unsaturated macromolecule or macromer with (b) at least three different ethylenically unsaturated monomers in the presence of (c) at least one free-radical polymerization initiator, and, optionally, (d) a liquid diluent, and, optionally, (e) a chain transfer agent.

Abstract: Packaged formulation comprising a compound liable to exothermic decomposition and optionally one or more organic diluents, said formulation being packaged in a container with a volume of at least 250 liter provided with a vent to release gases and made from a thermoplastic material having a Vicat B softening temperature not higher than (a) the run-away temperature of the compound liable to exothermic decomposition if the formulation does not contain any diluent, or (b) the boiling temperature of at least 50 wt % of the total weight of diluent if the formulation does contain organic diluent.

Abstract: A cross-linkable fluoroelastomer remarkably excellent in cross-linkability and a method for its production, a fluoroelastomer composition excellent in the cross-linked physical properties, and a cross-linked rubber. A cross-linkable fluoroelastomer having a Mooney viscosity of from 20 to 300, obtainable by heat-treating a mixture of a fluoroelastomer (A), an organic peroxide (B) and at least one additive (C) selected from the group consisting of a C12-28 higher fatty acid, a metal salt of a C12-28 higher fatty acid, an ester of a C12-28 higher fatty acid, an amide of a C12-28 higher fatty acid and a C12-28 higher aliphatic alcohol, at a temperature of from 110 to 380° C.

Abstract: Styrenic (meth)acrylic oligomers that are prepared at lower temperature than conventional solid grade oligomers, or are hydrogenated, contain fewer terminal vinylic unsaturations, when compared to such conventional styrenic (meth)acrylic oligomers prepared by the customary high temperature processes. Styrenic (meth)acrylic oligomers that contain fewer terminal vinylic unsaturations demonstrate improved thermal stability and may provide improved resistance to UV weathering compared to the conventional and non-hydrogenated styrenic (meth)acrylic oligomers.

Abstract: A process (1) for producing a cycloolefin resin film comprising the steps of: the step (I) of mixing a cycloolefin monomer and a metathesis polymerization catalyst to prepare a polymerizable composition (A); the step (II) of coating or impregnating the supporting body with the polymerizable composition (A) at once after the step (I), and the step (III) of polymerizing the polymerizable composition (A) by polymerization; and a process (2) for producing a cycloolefin polymer sheet or film with the thickness of 1 mm or less comprising polymerizing a reactive solution containing a ruthenium complex catalyst, having a hetero atom-containing carbene compound as a ligand, and a cycloolefin monomer by ring-opening metathesis bulk polymerization, wherein the polymerization of the cycloolefin monomer is completed by heating the reactive solution to 100° C. or higher at the heating rate of 20° C./min or more.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of ethylene homopolymers or copolymers in the presence of free-radical polymerization initiator at from 100° C. to 350° C. and pressures in the range of from 160 MPa to 350 MPa in a high-pressure polymerization unit comprising a high-pressure reactor with one or more reaction zones, to each of which free-radical polymerization initiator is fed, which is controlled by a model based predictive controller carrying out the steps.

Abstract: A polymerization curable composition prepared by blending specific amounts of a photochromic compound and a specific light stabilizer such as bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidyl)sebacate with monomer components including a specific bifunctional monomer having a structure that two phenylene groups are bonded together by a specific group, such as 2,2-bis(4-methacryloyloxypolyethoxyphenyl)propane, a polyfunctional polymerizable monomer having a functionality of 3 or more such as trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate, and a monomer other than these in a specific ratio. The polymerization curable composition provides a cured product having excellent photochromic properties such as fast fading rate and sufficiently high drilling strength that allows for its use in rimless spectacles and has high long-term storage stability.

Abstract: A composition and method of making having a perfluoroelastomer gum with a nitrogen-containing cure site and an end group represented by —CF3—CF2H, —CFH2, and/or —CH3, and having a low carbonyl-containing end group ratio, which yield cured fluoroelastomers with improved retained sealing force and articles therefrom.

Abstract: Preformed stabilizers useful for the production of low viscosity, high solids polymer polyols are produced by free-radical polymerization of: (a) at least one ethylenically unsaturated macromolecule or macromer with (b) at least three different ethylenically unsaturated monomers in the presence of (c) at least one free-radical polymerization initiator, and, optionally, (d) a liquid diluent, and, optionally, (e) a chain transfer agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of branched fluoropolymers having long chain branches and little or no gels, by a process involving polymerization at high temperatures using persulfates and optionally multifunctional initiators. The invention also relates to gel-free, branched polymers with strain hardening produced by the process.

Abstract: The invention relates to comb polymers made from maleic acid or derivatives thereof, allyl ethers, and vinyl acetate, and the preparation thereof by free-radical polymerization at a reaction temperature of 10° C. to 50° C. The invention relates further to the use of such comb polymers to improve the workability of hydraulically setting compositions.

Abstract: Process of controlled free-radical polymerization in aqueous dispersion for the preparation of a block copolymer at least one block of which is a block of a halogenated polymer using molecular iodine and at least one oxidant whose solubility in water is at least 10 g/l for the synthesis of the first block of the block copolymer.

Abstract: A packaged peroxide formulation comprising a container and a liquid peroxide formulation, wherein said container has a volume of at least 50 litres and a vent area/volume ratio of at least 20·10?3 m2/m3, said liquid peroxide formulation satisfies the classification tests for organic peroxide type F, has a conductivity of at least 100 pS/m, is not an emulsion or suspension, and comprises (i) at least 33 wt % of an organic peroxide selected from the group consisting of diacyl peroxides, peroxyesters, peroxydicarbonates, peroxyketals, and monoperoxycarbonates, and (ii) optionally a phlegmatiser, the packaged peroxide formulation has a vent area that is at least equal to the minimum total vent area as determined by the 10 litre venting test.

Abstract: The invention is a two part polymerizable composition comprising in one part an organoboron compound capable of forming free radical generating species amine complex and in the second part one or more compounds capable of free radical polymerization and a cure accelerator comprising a) at least one compound containing a quinone structure or b) at least one compound containing at least one aromatic ring and one or more, preferably two substituents on the aromatic ring selected from hydroxyl, ether and both, where there are two substituents they are located either ortho or para with respect to one another and a peroxide containing compound. The second part may further contain an agent capable of causing the organoboron compound to form free radical generating species upon contacting the two parts. The first part may further comprises one or more compounds capable of free radical polymerization. This facilitates formulating compositions that have commercially desirable volumetric ratios of the two parts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a (meth)acrylate copolymer containing tertiary amino groups by free-radical polymerization in solution from a monomer mixture selected from a) 30 to 70% by weight of a C1-C4-alkyl ester of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid and b) 70 to 30% by weight of an alkyl ester of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid with a tertiary amino group in the alkyl radical and c) 0 to 10% of further copolymerizable vinyl monomers, whereby one or more polymerization initiators, optionally one or more molecular weight regulators and one or more solvents or of a solvent mixture are added to the monomer mixture to give a polymerization mixture, which is polymerized at temperatures from 30 to 120° C.

Abstract: Fluorinated macromonomers, a PCTFE-g-poly(M) graft copolymer, and moisture barrier films and articles formed therefrom are provided. The PCTFE-g-poly(M) graft copolymers have a PCTFE backbone component and a plurality of pendant groups attached to the PCTFE backbone component.

Abstract: Disclosed are a sealing material for solar cell modules and a manufacturing method thereof capable of endowing good transparency and heat resistance to the sealing material for solar cell modules while using a polyethylene-based resin. The disclosed sealing material for solar cell modules uses a polyethylene-based resin with a density of 0.900 g/cm3 or less, and an MFR between 0.1 g/10 min and 1.0 g/10 min. The sealing material is obtained by melt molding a resin composition containing a polyethylene-based resin with density 0.890 g/cm3 or less, and a polymerization initiator contained at 0.02 mass % or more but less than 0.5 mass % of the composition, wherein the density difference of the resin composition before and after the melt molding is within 0.05 g/cm3, and the MFR difference of the resin composition before and after the melt molding is 1.0 g/10 min or greater.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cure accelerators useful for anaerobic curable compositions, such as adhesives and sealants.

Abstract: A method for increasing the monomer conversion in a redox initiated emulsion polymerization has been discovered. The method comprises adding a composition comprising an effective amount of a substituted phenol to the polymerization medium. In this manner, high monomer conversion is obtained and the product has low gel contents and a low amount or no crosslinking.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of protective-colloid-stabilized vinyl ester/ethylene copolymers in the form of polymer powder as low-profile-additives (LPAs).

Abstract: The material of the invention is obtained by radical polymerization from a mixture of acrylic and/or methacrylic monomers. The mixture further contains at least one transfer agent, preferably from the thiol family, that substantially enhances the flexibility of the polymer material thus obtained, and reduces the tackiness thereof. The polymer material thus obtained is intended for making ophthalmologic implants, and more particularly, intraocular lenses.

Abstract: An interpenetrating polymer network includes ?CH2—CH2—O?n segments, and is formed by polymerizing a first monomer R1—O?CH2—CH2—O?nR2 with a second monomer R3—O?CH2—CH2—O?mR4 under an initiator. Each “R1”, “R2” and “R3” includes —C?C— group or —C?C— group. The “R4” includes an alkyl group or a hydrogen atom. The “m” and “n” are integer. Molecular weights of the first monomer and the second monomer are more than or equal to 100, and less than or equal to 800. The first monomer is less than or equal to 50% of the second monomer by weight. A method for making the interpenetrating polymer network is also provided.

Abstract: Provided is a method for performing a polymerization process in a stirred reactor, wherein a critical time window is determined by means of a monitor of at least one polymerization process parameter and an associated process window, and when a critical time window is present, an adaptation of process conditions is made in order to configure the polymerization process to conform to the process window.