Abstract: Initiators for atom transfer radical polymerizations are described. The initiators have an azlactone or ring-opened azlactone moiety to provide telechelic (co)polymers.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to multifunctional alkoxyamines based on polyalkylpiperidines, polyalkylpiperazinones and polyalkylmorpholinones and their use as polymerization regulatros/initiators. Further subjects of the invention are a polymerizable composition comprising an ethylenically unsaturated monomer or oligomer and the alkoxyamine compound as well as a process for polymerization and a process for preparation of the compounds.

Abstract: This invention discloses a rubbery polymer which is comprised of repeat units that are derived from (1) at least one conjugated diolefin monomer, and (2) at least one functionalized monomer having of the structural formula: wherein R represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms or a hydrogen atom, and wherein R1 and R2 can be the same or different and represent hydrogen atoms or a moiety of the structural formula: wherein the R3 groups in repeat units and in different repeat units can be the same or different and represent hydrogen atoms or alkyl groups containing from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, wherein n and x represents integers from 1 to about 10, with the proviso that R1 and R2 can not both be hydrogen atoms.

Abstract: A method of preparing a (meth)acrylate functionalised polymer comprising the steps of mixing together a monofunctional vinylic monomer with from 0.3-100% w/w (based on monofunctional monomer) of a polyfunctional vinylic monomer and from 0.0001-50% w/w of a chain transfer agent, reacting said mixture to form a polymer and terminating the polymerisation reaction before 99% conversion. The resulting polymers are useful as components of surface coatings and inks, as moulding resins or in curable compounds, e.g. curable moulding resins or photoresists.

Abstract: Photoiniferters for controlled radical polymerizations and telechelic copolymers comprising polymerized units of one or more free radically (co)polymerizable monomers having a first azalactone terminal group and a second dithiocarbamate terminal group are described.

Abstract: This invention is based upon the unexpected finding that random copolymers of 1,3-butadiene monomer and 3-(2-pyrrolidinoethyl) styrene and/or 4-(2-pyrrolidinoethyl) styrene having a low vinyl content can be synthesized by anionic polymerization at normal polymerization temperatures without the need for a conventional polar modifier. The subject invention more specifically discloses a process for synthesizing a rubbery polymer that comprises copolymerizing at least one conjugated diolefin monomer and at least one functionalized monomer in an organic solvent at a temperature which is within the range of 20° C. to about 100° C., wherein the polymerization is initiated with an anionic initiator, wherein the functionalized monomer is of the structural formula: wherein n represents an integer from 4 to about 10, and wherein the polymerization is conducted in the absence of conventional polar modifiers.

Abstract: There is provided a process for producing a modified polymer rubber, which comprises the steps of: (1) polymerizing a conjugated diene monomer, or the conjugated diene monomer and an aromatic vinyl monomer in the presence of an alkali metal catalyst in a hydrocarbon solvent to produce an active polymer having an alkali metal at its end(s), and (2) reacting the active polymer with a ketone compound represented by a specific formula to produce a modified polymer rubber.

Abstract: This invention discloses a rubbery polymer which is comprised of repeat units that are derived from (1) at least one conjugated diolefin monomer, and (2) at least one functionalized monomer having of the structural formula: wherein R represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms or a hydrogen atom, and wherein R1 and R2 can be the same or different and represent hydrogen atoms or a moiety of the structural formula: wherein the R3 groups in repeat units and in different repeat units can be the same or different and represent hydrogen atoms or alkyl groups containing from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, wherein n and x represents integers from 1 to about 10, with the proviso that R1 and R2 can not both be hydrogen atoms.

Abstract: Initiators for nitroxide-mediated radical polymerizations are described. The initiators have an azlactone or ring-opened azlactone moiety to provide telechelic (co)polymers.

Abstract: Initiators for nitroxide-mediated radical polymerizations are described. The initiators have an azlactone or ring-opened azlactone moiety to provide telechelic (co)polymers.

Abstract: A pyrrole compound, polymers thereof and EL element using the same are disclosed. The pyrrole compound and polymers thereof can be used as a material for an organic and polymeric electroluminescence element and/or other optical devices such as an optical switch, sensor, module, waveguide, transistor, laser, light-absorbing body, dielectric substance, membrane and the like.

Abstract: Initiators for nitroxide-mediated radical polymerizations are described. The initiators have an azlactone or ring-opened azlactone moiety to provide telechelic (co)polymers.

Abstract: Initiators for nitroxide-mediated radical polymerizations are described. The initiators have an azlactone or ring-opened azlactone moiety to provide telechelic (co)polymers.

Abstract: A shape memory polymer which is a reaction product of styrene, a vinyl compound, a multifunctional crosslinking agent and an initiator. The shape memory polymer has particular application as a contact lens mold.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are radiation-curable polymers, a method of preparing radiation-curable polymers and compositions containing radiation-curable polymers. Radiation-curable polymers and compositions containing radiation-curable polymers are useful as coatings and adhesives.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a phosphorescent agent containing a structural unit represented by the following general formula (1): 1

Abstract: There is described a method of preparing a first polymeric compound which comprises a providing a compound of general formula (I) or a salt thereof where A and B are the same or different and at least one comprises a relatively polar atom or group and R1 and R2 independently comprise relatively non-polar atoms or groups, in a solvent of a type in which ethene itself is generally insoluble and causing the groups C═C in said compound to react with one another to form a polymeric structure. The first polymeric compound may be reacted with a second compound, for example polyvinylalcohol, collagen or the like to produce a colloid or gel which may have applications in the treatment or bums or recovery of oils.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a continuous process for the production of polymerized controlled architectures materials under high solids loading conditions. The materials are made under stirred, plug-flow and temperature-controlled conditions.

Abstract: A method of preparing a (meth)acrylate functionalised polymer comprising the steps of mixing together a monofunctional vinylic monomer with from 0.3-100% w/w (based on monofunctional monomer) of a polyfunctional vinylic monomer and from 0.0001-50% w/w of a chain transfer agent, reacting said mixture to form a polymer and terminating the polymerisation reaction before 99% conversion. The resulting polymers are useful as components of surface coatings and inks, as moulding resins or in curable compounds, e.g. curable moulding resins or photoresists.

Abstract: The invention concerns a monomer of general formula A—(Q—S)p wherein: A=an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring; Q=a carbonaceous or siliceous divalent radical, respectively corresponding to general formulae: (CR1R2)n wherein: R1, R2=H, alkyl, alkenyl comprising between 1 to 4 carbon atoms and n ranges between 4 and 24; and [O—Si(R1R2)]n wherein R1, R2=H, alkyl, alkenyl comprising between 1 and 4 carbon atoms and n ranges between 3 and 24; S=a solvating segment consisting of at least an aliphatic chain comprising at least a polar heteroatom. 1≦p≦6. The invention also concerns the polymer (homopolymer or copolymer) incorporating said monomer, and their use in organic electroluminescent devices.

Abstract: Poly(paraphenylenevinylene) derivatives and their use as electroluminescence materials

Abstract: This invention discloses a process for synthesizing an amine functionalized monomer that comprises (1) reacting a secondary amine with a 2,3-dihalopropene to produce a vinyl halide containing secondary amine having a structural formula selected from the group consisting of wherein R and R′ can be the same or different and represent allyl, alkoxyl or alkyl groups containing from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, and wherein X represents a halogen atom, and wherein m represents an integer from 4 to about 10, and wherein X represents a halogen atom; and (2) reacting the vinyl halide containing secondary amine with a vinyl magnesium halide to produce the monomer having a structural formula wherein R and R′ can be the same or different and represent alkyl, allyl or alkoxyl groups containing from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, and wherein m represents an integer from about 4 to about 10.

Abstract: Water-soluble polymers having a water-soluble backbone and side units having in water a lower critical solution temperature, LCST, the polymers being obtainable by free-radical precipitation polymerization of water-soluble monomers and of macromonomers comprising a unit with an LCST whose heat-induced demixing temperature in aqueous solution is from 5 to 40° C. for a concentration by mass in water of 1% of the said unit. Also described is a process for preparing these polymers by free-radical precipitation polymerization, and aqueous compositions containing these polymers and the use of these polymers and compositions, especially in cosmetics, for the cleansing and/or making up and/or care and/or antisun protection of keratin materials.

Abstract: Initiators for nitroxide-mediated radical polymerizations are described. The initiators have an azlactone or ring-opened azlactone moiety to provide telechelic (co)polymers.

Abstract: Initiators for nitroxide-mediated radical polymerizations are described. The initiators have an azlactone or ring-opened azlactone moiety to provide telechelic (co)polymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a non-leachable, oil based carrier derived from the anhydrous free radical solution polymerization of a water insoluble acrylate and/or acrylamide monomer in an oil medium for use in long lasting skin lubricating formulations.

Abstract: A method of preparing a first polymeric compound which comprises providing a compound of the general formula AR1C═CR2B or a salt thereof where A and B are the same or different and at least on group comprises a relatively polar atom or group and R1 and R2 independently comprise relatively non-polar atoms or groups, in a solvent of a type in which ethane itself is greatly insoluble and spacing the C═C groups in said compound to react with one another to form a polymeric structure. The first polymeric compound may be reacted with a second compound, for example polyvinylalcohol, collagen, or the like to produce a colloid or gel which may have applications in the treatment of burns or recovery of oils.

Abstract: The present invention relates to vinyl-phenyl monomers and polymers prepared therefrom. More particularly, the present invention is to provide the vinyl-phenyl monomers expressed by formula (1) which are capable of various polymerization such as radical polymerization, cation polymerization, anion polymerization and metallocene catalyzed polymerization due to resonance effect of phenyl group and changing characteristics variously and thus, suitable in the synthesis of general-purpose polymers which can be used in photo-functional materials by forming a complex with a metal component having an optical characteristic.

Abstract: There is provided a polymer compound in which a metal complex is bonded to a main chain of a polymer via a substituent for imparting a given distance therebetween.

Abstract: A new class of polymeric corrosion inhibiting compositions incorporating pendant heterocyclic groups which are surprisingly effective copper corrosion inhibitors are disclosed. The polymers form a protective barrier on metallic components to aqueous systems and remain substantive on metallic surfaces over a wide pH range. Moreover, the polymers are resistant to oxidizing biocides, and are substantially impervious to repeated or prolonged exposure to corrosive agents.

Abstract: A process for preparing nitrogen-containing copolymers useful as dispersant-viscosity improvers for lubricating oil compositions, additive concentrates and lubricating oil compositions are described.

Abstract: This invention discloses a rubbery polymer which is comprised of repeat units that are derived from (1) at least one conjugated diolefin monomer, and (2) at least one functionalized monomer having of the structural formula: wherein R represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms or a hydrogen atom, and wherein R1 and R2 can be the same or different and represent hydrogen atoms or a moiety selected from the group consisting of wherein R3 groups can be the same or different and represent alkyl groups containing from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, aryl groups, allyl groups, and alkyloxy groups of the structural formula —(CH2)y—O—(CH2)z—CH3, wherein Z represents a nitrogen containing heterocyclic compound, wherein R4 represents a member selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups containing from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, aryl groups, and allyl groups, and wherein n, x, y and z represents integers from 1 to about 10, with the

Abstract: This invention discloses a rubbery polymer which is comprised of repeat units that are derived from (1) at least one conjugated diolefin monomer, and (2) at least one functionalized monomer having of the structural formula: wherein R represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms or a hydrogen atom, and wherein R1 and R2 can be the same or different and represent hydrogen atoms or a moiety selected from the group consisting of wherein R3 groups can be the same or different and represent alkyl groups containing from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, aryl groups, allyl groups, and alkyloxy groups of the structural formula —(CH2)y—O—(CH2)z—CH3, wherein Z represents a nitrogen containing heterocyclic compound, wherein R4 represents a member selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups containing from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, aryl groups, and allyl groups, and wherein n, x, y and z represents integers from 1 to about 10, with the

Abstract: This invention discloses a rubbery polymer which is comprised of repeat units that are derived from (1) at least one conjugated diolefin monomer, and (2) at least one functionalized monomer having of the structural formula: wherein R represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 15 about 10 carbon atoms or a hydrogen atom, and wherein R1 and R2 can be the same or different and represent hydrogen atoms or a moiety selected from the group consisting of wherein R3 groups can be the same or different and represent alkyl groups containing from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, aryl groups, allyl groups, and alkyloxy groups of the structural formula —(CH2)y—O—(CH2)z—CH3, wherein Z represents a nitrogen containing heterocyclic compound, wherein R4 represents a member selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups containing from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, aryl groups, and allyl groups, and wherein n, x, y and z represents integers from 1 to about 10, with t

Abstract: In general terms, the present invention includes a light emitting polymeric material the light emitting polymeric material capable of producing electroluminescence upon being provided with a flow of electrons, the light emitting polymeric material comprising a plurality of polymeric chains comprising polymeric chains each having substituent moieties of sufficient number and size and extending from the polymeric chain and about a substantial portion of the circumference about the polymer chain so as to maintain the polymeric chains in a sufficiently deaggregated state (referred to herein as a “strapped” polymer), so as to substantially prevent the redshifting of the electroluminescence and the lowering of light emission efficiency of the electroluminescence.

Abstract: A printing fluid composition with an additive which functions as a compatibilizer between the hydrophilic material coating a media surface and the hydrophobic thermal transfer overcoat (TTO) material used in a clear protective TTO overcoat and a method of using such an printing fluid composition to promote adhesion of such TTO material and a digitally printed medium.

Abstract: This invention is directed to high molecular weight water-soluble polymers comprised of zwitterionic, nonionic and cationic or anionic monomer units, and to the use of these polymers in papermaking processes.

Abstract: A method for preparing an intrinsically conductive copolymer comprising preparing an emulsion latex in a medium; forming a mixture which comprises at least one cyclic heteroatom containing monomer, the emulsion latex in the medium and an additive under first condition effective to maintain the emulsion latex in a first stabilized emulsion state, causing the monomer in the mixture to polymerize under second condition effective to produce the conductive copolymer in a second stabilized emulsion state. Additives include cyclodextrins, partially alkylated cyclodextrins, poly(vinyl alcohol), partially hydrolyzed poly(vinyl acetate), poly(vinyl acetate) and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A copolymer comprising a monomer of formula (1) below and a monomer having a basic functional group copolymerizable with the monomer as monomer components, wherein molar ratio of the monomer of formula (1) to the monomer having a basic functional group is 85/15 to 99.9/0.1 and wherein the copolymer has a number based mean molecular weight of 5,000 to 500,000. The copolymer is excellent in antithrombotic activity and further in biocompatibility and can be used as a medial material having high hydrophilicity. It also can serve as an antithrombotic surface treating agent. (wherein R1 is an alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R2 is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R3 represents hydrogen or a methyl group).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerizable composition, comprising a) at least one compound of formula (I) (RG)—A—(Stab)  (I), wherein (Stab) is a light stabilizer radical selected from the group consisting of sterically hindered amines, hydroxyphenyl-s-triazines, hydroxyphenyl-benzotriazols and o-hydroxy-benzophenones; A is a spacer group or a direct bond; and (RG) is a group containing at least one ethylenically unsaturated functional group; and either b1) a compound of formula (II) Y—X  (II),  wherein X represents a group having at least one carbon atom and is such that the free radical derived from X is capable of initiating polymerization and Y represents a group being such that the free radical Y· derived from it forms a stable free radical; or b2) a stable free radical Y· and a free radical source from which a radical is formed capable of initiating polymerization, or b3) a compound of formula (III)  and a cat

Abstract: An image-forming material is described, comprising on an support an acid-generating agent selected from a sulfonic acid ester of a specific structure generating an acid by the action of heat and the polymer thereof, and a compound causing a light absorption change in the absorption region of from 350 to 700 nm by an intramolecular or intermolecular reaction by the action of an acid. The image-forming material has a high sensitivity and excellent storage stability and gives low haze and good images in the case of performing image formation using a high-output laser light.

Abstract: Disclosed are personal care compositions, such as haircare, cosmetic and nail compositions containing linear toughened silicone grafted polymers.

Abstract: A functional polymer having active and stable functional groups useful for separation or reactive processes in chemical manufacture or analysis is disclosed. The polymer comprises repeat units having structures corresponding to cycloaddition products of polymeric 1-(vinylphenyl)ethylene with electron-poor alkenes. A process for preparing the functional polymer does not require radical reactions or the exclusion of oxygen. The properties of the polymeric matrix produced can be adjusted by modifying the polymer. For example, the polymer particle size and shape, porosity, swellability, surface area, and number, type and distribution of functional groups may be controlled.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel bicyclic photoresist monomers, and photoresist copolymer derived from the same. The bicyclic photoresist monomers of the present invention comprise both amine functional group and acid labile protecting group, and are represented by the formula: where m, n, R, V and B are those defined herein. The photoresist composition comprising the photoresist copolymer of the present invention has excellent etching resistance and heat resistance, and remarkably enhanced PED stability (post exposure delay stability).

Abstract: Provided are a method, upon radical copolymerization of a vinyl-containing porphyrin compound and a radically polymerizable monomer, thereby obtaining a porphyrin-nucleus introduced polymer, of controlling reactivity of the porphyrin-nucleus introduced polymer with a metal by selecting the radically polymerizable monomer; and a method for measuring a trace metal by measuring a change in absorbance caused by a complex forming reaction between a porphyrin-nucleus introduced polymer, which has been obtained by radical copolymerization of a vinyl-containing porphyrin compound and a radically polymerizable monomer, and a heavy metal ion, the radically polymerizable monomer being selected so as to heighten reaction selectivity of the porphyrin-nucleus introduced polymer to a metal to be measured.

Abstract: A process for preparing polymerizable biaryl derivatives comprises reacting an aromatic comprising a 6-membered ring which bears ester or benzylic OH groups in the 1,4 position with a second aromatic in a palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction to give a biaryl and converting the ester or benzylic OH groups into polymerizable groups in one or more steps. The biaryls obtained are suitable for preparing polymers which are used as electroluminescence materials.

Abstract: Water-soluble polymers having a water-soluble backbone and side units having in water a lower critical solution temperature, LCST, the polymers being obtainable by free-radical precipitation polymerization of water-soluble monomers and of macromonomers comprising a unit with an LCST whose heat-induced demixing temperature in aqueous solution is from 5 to 40° C. for a concentration by mass in water of 1% of the said unit. Also described is a process for preparing these polymers by free-radical precipitation polymerization, and aqueous compositions containing these polymers and the use of these polymers and compositions, especially in cosmetics, for the cleansing and/or making up and/or care and/or antisun protection of keratin materials.

Abstract: A styrene random copolymer includes at least one unit of styrene derivative and at least one unit of macromonomer. The at least one unit of styrene derivative is polymerized from a styrene derivative monomer of formula (1). The at least one unit of macromonomer is polymerized from a macromonomer of formula (2). In formulae (1) and (2), R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, and alkyl groups with 1˜20 carbon atoms, R2 is at least one selected from the group consisting of saturated hydrocarbons with 1˜20 carbon atoms, aromatic groups, and cycloalkyl groups with the proviso that R2 is not —CO— or —CH2—C6H4—, R3 is a saturated hydrocarbon group with 1˜10 carbon atoms, X is at least one ion polymerizable monomer unit. The amount of the macromonomer is 0.

Abstract: A hindered amine compound having thesolubility in an acidic solution of 5.0×10−3 eq./liter or less comprising at least two specific organic groups in a specific weight ratio in a molecule, or at least two specific monomeric units, which can be used as a stabilizer of a resin.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the living free radical addition polymerization of one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers using at least one free-radical polymerization initiator and in the presence of one or more stable N-oxyl radicals, wherein at least one stable N-oxyl radical has polymerizable double bonds. The invention additionally provides polymers obtainable by this process, having a polydispersity index PDI of from 1.0 to 1.8, and provides for the use of stable N-oxyl radicals having polymerizable double bonds in the living free radical addition polymerization of one or more different ethylenically unsaturated monomers.