Abstract: A polymer is formed of ethylenically unsaturated monomers including a zwitterionic monomer, an aromatic monomer and a cross-linking monomer. Preferably the crosslinking monomer includes at least one a group containing compound and at least one aliphatic group containing compound. The polymer is water-swellable and a hydrogen has optical and mechanical properties rendering it suitable for use as an intraocular refractive device such as an intraocular lens.

Abstract: Aryl-substituted poly-p-arylenevinylenes comprising a repeating unit of the formula (C1), in which one or more of the unsubstituted aromatic carbon atoms may be replaced by nitrogen atoms, —OCm and —OCn are alkoxy groups, m and n are integers from 2 to 6 with m+n=8, p is 0, 1, 2 or 3 and in which R is CN, Cl, F, CF3, NO2, or SO3Z wherein Z is a monovalent cation such as Na+, or in which R is —XR1 wherein the unit —X— represents a single bond, —O—, —S—, —CO—, —COO—, —OCO—, —SO—, —SO2—, —N(R2)— or —N(R 2)CO—, and wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and constitute a straight-chain branched or cyclic C1-C20 alkyl group or together an C1-C20 alkylene group, in which C1-C20 alkyl or C1-C20 alkylene group one or more hydrogens are optionally substituted by F or a C4-C12 aryl group and/or one or more non-adjacent —CH2— units ar

Abstract: Isotactic-polypropylene-based copolymers having a homogenous distribution of recurring units of formula (1): where R is a hydrogen, halide radical or a hydrocarbyl radical optionally containing an atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, sulphur, phosphorus and silicon, and n is an integer ranging from 1 to 3; said copolymer having a 13C-NMR spectrum wherein the resonance signals attributed to the links between different monomeric units fall around 30, 34, 35, 45 and 47 ppm and present intensities at least two times higher than the resonance signals attributed to styrene—styrene sequences around 41 ppm and 44-46 ppm; a process for preparing said copolymers carried out in the presence of homogeneous catalytic systems comprising a metallocene compound and a cocatalyst; functionalized copolymers obtained from said isotactic-polypropylene-based copolymers; and graft copolymers comprising said isotactic-polypropylene-based copolymers as backbones.

Abstract: A curable resin composition containing (A) an aromatic diallyl compound, (B) an acid derivative or an aliphatic group-containing compound having at least 4 (meth)acryl groups in one molecule, (C) divinylbenzene, and (D) a polythiol compound having at least two mercapto groups in one molecule provides an optical material having a desirable refractive index, Abbe number and transparency, and excellent heat resistance.

Abstract: Provided are spirobifluorene compounds which can provide excellent processibility with improved solubility in organic solvents, an electroluminescence (EL) polymer obtained therefrom and an EL element having the same.

Abstract: A diyne-containing (co)polymer which is soluble in organic solvents, has excellent processability, and gives a cured coating film excellent in heat resistance, solvent resistance, and low-dielectric characteristics, and mechanical strength; processes for producing the same; and a cured film. The diyne-containing (co)polymer contains at least 10 mol % repeating units represented by the following formula (1) and has a weight-average molecular weight of from 500 to 1,000,000: &Brketopenst;C≡C&Parenopenst;Y&Parenclosest;nC≡C—Ar&Brketclosest;  (1) wherein Y represents a specific bivalent organic group; Ar represents a bivalent organic group; and n represents 1.

Abstract: Multifunctional electroactive copolymers are provided. The copolymers may be A-B-A triblock copolymers, brush-type graft copolymers, or variations thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the copolymers are “dual use” in that they comprise both a light emitting segment and a charge transport segment. Methods of synthesizing the novel electroactive copolymers are provided as well, as are opto-electronic devices, particularly LEDs, fabricated with the novel copolymers.

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: Olefins containing selected functional groups such as silyl, ether and alkenyl, and often containing a blocking group, may be copolymerized with unsubstituted olefins such as ethylene and propylene in the presence of certain coordination compounds of nickel or palladium. The resulting polymers are useful as molding resins, elastomers, in adhesives and for films.

Abstract: Functional polyolefin material containing a terminal styrene or styrene derivative unit and having the following molecular structure: in which polyolefin is a homopolymer or copolymer prepared by metallocene-mediated coordination polymerization of linear, branched or cyclic C3-C18 alpha-olefins and/or diolefins, in which the molecular weight of polyolefin segment is above 500 g/mole, preferably in the range between 10,000 to 1,000,000 g/mole, in which the number of methylene spacer units (n) is between 0 and 6, and preferably between 0 and 3, and in which X is a group selected from H, Cl, Br, I, OH, NH2, COOR, O—BR2, O—SiR3, N(SiR3)2, BR2, SiR3 (where R is a C1 to C10 linear, branched, cyclic or aromatic alkyl group), CH═CH2, COOH, COOLi, and succinic anhydride, is disclosed. Also disclosed is a process for preparing the functional polyolefin material.

Abstract: The invention relates to poly(phenylene vinylene) polymers substituted with dendritic sidechains to enhance main-chain separation in the solid state. The polymers are synthesized by the Heck polymerization and have a weight-average molecular weight of 20,000 to 60,000 Daltons. The polymers are self-ordering in the solid state and have thermotropic liquid crystalline phases. The polymers show enhanced photoconductivity, better charge transport capability and improved polarized light emission.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ethylene-aromatic vinyl compound copolymer having an aromatic vinyl compound content of from 1 to less than 55% by molar fraction, and otherwise defined in the claims, and compositions and molded products containing same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a graft copolymer of a syndiotactic styrene/para-alkylstyrene copolymer, having the formula of wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, and primary and secondary haloalkyl; X is a functional group selected from a group containing halogen, oxygen, sulfur, silicon, nitrogen, carbon, phosphorus, and mixtures thereof; Y is an atactic polymer moiety; a ranges from 10 to 30000; b ranges from 0 to 30000; c ranges from 0 to 30000; and d ranges from 1 to 30000. The compatibility of the graft copolymer of syndiotactic styrene/para-alkylstyrene copolymer of the present invention with other polymers is improved over a syndiotactic styrene polymer. Also, the graft copolymer of the present invention can serve as a compatibilizer for a polymer blend.

Abstract: Multifunctional electroactive copolymers are provided. The copolymers may be A-B-A triblock copolymers, brush-type graft copolymers, or variations thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the copolymers are “dual use” in that they comprise both a light emitting segment and a charge transport segment. Methods of synthesizing the novel electroactive copolymers are provided as well, as are opto-electronic devices, particularly LEDs, fabricated with the novel copolymers.

Abstract: A dendritic or hyperbranched polymer having a weight average molecular weight of 500-10,000,000 is prepared by polymerizing a hydroxystyrene derivative, adding a branching monomer midway in the polymerization step to introduce branch chains, and repeating the polymerizing and branching steps. The polymer is advantageously used as the base resin of resist material because the size of the polymer can be reduced while maintaining strength.

Abstract: The invention provides ion exchange and electrochemical methods and devices employing anion exchange polymers produced by substantially simultaneous quaternization and polymerization reactions. Anion selective polymers are produced in accordance with the invention by combining, an ethylenic tertiary amine monomer, an alkylating agent having a boiling point temperature of at least about 100° C., and a cross-linking agent in the presence of a polymerizing agent for a time and at a temperature sufficient to form the polymer. The alkylating agent and the cross-linking agent may be the same compound, a cross-linking alkylating agent. The polymers may be produced in the presence of solvents and/or in the presence of diluting monomers which are incorporated into the polymers.

Abstract: Multifunctional electroactive copolymers are provided. The copolymers may be A-B-A triblock copolymers, brush-type graft copolymers, or variations thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the copolymers are “dual use” in that they comprise both a light emitting segment and a charge transport segment. Methods of synthesizing the novel electroactive copolymers are provided as well, as are opto-electronic devices, particularly LEDs, fabricated with the novel copolymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of preparing syndiotactic styrenic polymers with a high conversion rate in the form of fine powder, which comprises (a) preparing styrenic polymers in a solid state by reacting a mixture consisting of styrenic monomers, a metallocene catalyst, a cocatalyst and inert organic solvent in a polymerization reactor, (b) separating a portion of the styrenic polymers from the reactor, (c) recycling the portion of the styrenic polymers in the reactor, and (d) reacting the recycled styrenic polymers with styrenic monomers. The styrenic monomers may include olefinic monomers. The monomers can be introduced to a single inlet or multiple inlets of the reactor. A single reactor or a plural number of reactors can be operated in the present invention. The plural numbers of reactors are arranged in series or in parallel. In the present invention, a self-cleaning mono- or twin-axis reactor can be employed to prevent the polymers from agglomerating on the inner wall or the axis.

Abstract: Multifunctional electroactive copolymers are provided. The copolymers may be A-B-A triblock copolymers, brush-type graft copolymers, or variations thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the copolymers are “dual use” in that they comprise both a light emitting segment and a charge transport segment. Methods of synthesizing the novel electroactive copolymers are provided as well, as are opto-electronic devices, particularly LEDs, fabricated with the novel copolymers.

Abstract: A polymer electroluminescent device (1) comprises an electroluminescent layer (7) of a poly(1,4-phenylenevinylene) having aryl-1,4-phenylene units, where the aryl group is a phenyl, naphthyl or biphenylyl group. Using such a poly(1,4-phenylenevinylene) has the effect that the light emitted by the polymer electroluminescent device has no or at least a reduced tendency to change color when driven the device is and/or kept at an elevated ambient temperature of, for example, 70° C. The poly(1,4-phenylenevinylene)s having aryl-1,4-phenylene units are prepared using aryl-bishalomethylbenzenes as an intermediate compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing thermally stabilized styrenic polymers and products produced thereby wherein a pre-formed styrenic polymer is functionalized with a bifunctional Friedel-Crafts-type alkylation or acylation agent to yield a functionalized styrenic polymer. The functionalized polymer is admixed with a Friedel-Crafts-type catalyst, preferably a phosphate ester, and optionally a base, such that the functionalized polymer will experience inter- and intramolecular cross-linking reactions at elevated temperatures, thereby stabilizing the polymer from further thermal degradation.

Abstract: Aryl-substituted poly-p-arylenevinylenes comprising a repeating unit of the formula (C1), 1

Abstract: Photographically useful materials are disclosed comprising a hyperbranched polymer segment and multiple pendant photographically useful groups. Such materials may be prepared by forming an active hyperbranched polymer segment with multiple functionalized end group sites, and reacting the active hyperbranched polymer segment with an active compound comprising a photographically useful group to form a hyperbranched polymer ended with photographically useful groups. The hyperbranched segment may comprise any kind of polymer segment with hyperbranched architecture, and the active end groups may comprise any kind of reactive site. The active hyperbranched polymer may comprise any kind of other functional groups which are located in either backbone or the ends.

Abstract: There are a number of recent developments relating to co- and homo-polymers of vinyl aromatic monomers. There are syndiotactic polymers of styrene, there are pseudo random polymers of styrene and ethylene. The present invention seeks to provide novel pseudoblock polymers of styrene and ethylene in which at least 10 weight % of the vinyl aromatic monomer is incorporated in the form of one or more atactic pseudoblocks.

Abstract: A flame retardant additive comprising a brominated copolymer, wherein the copolymer is a copolymer of styrene and an acrylate or methacrylate monomer defined by the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is a methyl group or hydrogen and R.sub.2 is an organic group having between one and about 18 carbon atoms. A method for imparting flame retardancy to a thermoplastic material without deleteriously impacting the color thereof comprises the step of adding a brominated copolymer to the thermoplastic material, wherein the copolymer is a copolymer of styrene and an acrylate or methacrylate monomer defined by the formula ##STR2## where R.sub.1 is a methyl group or hydrogen and R.sub.2 is an organic group having between one and about 18 carbon atoms. The present invention also includes a brominated copolymer of styrene and an acrylate or methacrylate monomer.

Abstract: This invention provides a diene rubber composed of 40 to 99.99% by weight of conjugated diene units, 0.05 to 20% by weight of amino-containing vinyl monomer units, 0.05 to 20% weight of hydroxyl-containing vinyl monomer units, and 0 to 50% by weight of other copolymerizable monomer units, and having a Mooney viscosity (ML.sub.1+4, 100.degree. C.) of 10 to 200. This diene rubber yields a vulcanized rubber showing improvements in heat build-up, tensile strength, abrasion resistance and processability.

Abstract: A water-resistant ink jet ink composition comprising from about 0.5% to about 5% by weight of a pigment, a carrier, and from about 0.1% to about 2% by weight of a photo-crosslinkable polymeric dispersant having the following formula:(A)x(B)y(C)zwherein:A represents repeating units of an ethylenically unsaturated group;B represents repeating units of an ethylenically unsaturated group containing at least one photo-crosslinkable group;C represents repeating units of an ethylenically unsaturated group which provides water-dispersibility or water-solubility to the dispersant;x is from 0% to 80 mole %;y is from 0.1% to 100% mole %; and,z is from 0% to 99.9 mole %.

Abstract: A novel trivalent Group IVB metal complex for preparing syndiotactic vinyl aromatic polymers is disclosed which is coordinated by a bidentate ligand and is represented by the formula (I):(C.sub.5 R.sub.n H.sub.5-n)M(BD).sub.m Y.sub.p (I)wherein C.sub.5 R.sub.n H.sub.5-n is a substituted or unsubstituted cyclopentadienyl group, n is an integer between 0 and 5, and R is C.sub.1 to C.sub.12 alkyl, aryl, substituted alkyl, or substituted aryl; M is a trivalent Group IVB metal; (BID) is a bidentate ligand with -1 valence, having a coordinating group which is capable of forming a coordinating bond or a chelating bond with the metal M; Y is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, halogen and hydrogen; m is an integer of 1 or 2; and m+p=2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer compositions and methods of using said compositions for sequestering bile acids in a patient. The polymer compositions of this invention comprise a copolymer characterized by one or more hydrophilic nonamine-containing monomers or repeat units and one or more amine-containing monomers or repeat units. The amine-containing monomers or repeat units of the polymer compositions have one or more substituents bound to a portion of the amine nitrogens. The substituent or substituents which are bound to the amine nitrogens of the polymer composition can include a hydrophobic moiety and/or a quaternary amine-containing moiety. Suitable amine-containing monomers or repeat units include, but are not limited to, for example, vinylamine, allylamine, diallylamine, diallylmethylamine, and ethyleneimine, which are appropriately substituted, as described above.

Abstract: Mesogens are provided based on substituted unsaturated carboxylic acids such as acrylic and methacrylic acid. Substitution of a variety of hydrophobic tails onto the carboxylic acid or acid derivative via the vinyl carbon proximal to the carbonyl of the carboxylic acid results in mesogens that are capable of forming thermotropic and single-phase lyotropic mesophases over a broad range of compositions. The mesophases can be polymerized to lock in the ordered phases.

Abstract: A process for preparing syndiotactic vinyl aromatic polymers comprising contacting at least one polymerizable vinyl aromatic monomer under polymerization conditions with a catalyst comprising a compound corresponding to the formula:L.sub.m MX.sub.n.sup.+ RA.sup.-,wherein:L is a delocalized .PI.-bonding group containing up to 50 nonhydrogen atoms;m is 0 or 1;M is a metal of Group 4 of the Periodic Table;X each occurrence is an inert, anionic ligand containing up to 20 nonhydrogen atoms;n is an integer greater than or equal to 1 and the sum of m and n is one less than the valence of M; andRA.sup.- is .sup.- RB(C.sub.6 F.sub.5).sub.3, where R is hydride, hydrocarbyl, silyl, a combination thereof or a substituted derivative thereof having up to 20 nonhydrogen atoms. Also included is a process for preparing the catalyst.

Abstract: The invention provides a physiologically acceptable polymer comprising a backbone to which are attached guanidino groups, the polymer having a minimum molecular weight of 10,000. The invention also extends to foodstuffs and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the physiologically acceptable polymer. Such foodstuffs and compositions are of value in controlling phosphate levels in the body.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a thermoset elastomer comprising a crosslinked pseudorandom or substantially random interpolymer of: (a) from 15 to 70 weight percent of monomer units derived from at least one a-olefin, (b) from 30 to 70 weight percent of monomer units derived from at least one vinylidene aromatic compound, and (c) from 0 to 15 weight percent of monomer units derived from at least one diene. The subject invention further provides a thermoplastic vulcanizate comprising the thermoset elastomers of the invention as provided in a thermoplastic polyolefin matrix. The subject invention further provides processes for preparing the inventive thermoset elastomers and thermoplastic vulcanizates, as well as parts fabricated therefrom. The inventive materials have a superior balance of properties, as compared to EPM and EPDM based materials. The subject invention also pertains to foams and methods for their preparation.

Abstract: A free radical curable composition that includes a free radical curable and a vinyl aromatic compound that is chemically different than the free radical curable component, wherein the vinyl aromatic compound is present in an amount sufficient to decelerate the cure rate of the free radical composition without adversely effecting completion of cure and the properties of the curable composition after it has cured. The composition is particularly useful as a two part adhesive that includes a free radical catalyst system and a diene elastomer.

Abstract: Organic ophthalmic articles are photochromic and have high indices of refraction.

Abstract: Multi-functional vinylbenzyl and vinylphenyl pendant thymine (and uracil) groups are disclosed. The monomers can be used for the production of polymers useful in photoresist and other compositions as a function of the crosslinking reactivity of the pendant groups. Images in polymer are provided by exposure to actinic radiation (e.g., UV), containing such polymer and by solvent removal of non-exposed regions.

Abstract: A method for removing bile salts from a patient by ion exchange by administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of one or more highly crosslinked polymers characterized by a repeat unit having the formula ##STR1## or copolymer thereof, where n is an integer; R.sup.1 is H or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl group: M is ##STR2## Z is O, NR.sup.3, S, or (CH.sub.2).sub.m ; m=0-10; R.sup.3 is H or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl group; and R.sup.2 is ##STR3## where p=0-10, and each R.sup.4, R.sup.5, and R.sup.6, independently is H, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl group, or an aryl group.

Abstract: A process for preparing hyperbranched polymers from AB monomers and C monomers Using a self-constructing approach is disclosed along with the hyperbranched polymers of a living-like character produced by such process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a styrene or styrene derivative polymer of narrow molecular weight distribution, which comprises (co)polymerizing a styrene or styrene derivative monomer using, as the catalyst system, a mixture of a free radical compound, a radical polymerization initiator and a phosphorus compound. With the present process, the polymerization speed is very high and a monodisperse polymer of narrow molecular weight distribution can be obtained easily.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of forming cross-linked polymer microspheres, comprising the steps of:forming a reaction mixture essentially free of stabilizer and comprising a polymerization medium, a di-vinyl cross-linking agent, a functional co-monomer which is copolymerizable with said cross-linking agent and a radical initiator, with said cross-linking agent, said functional co-monomer and said initiator being soluble in said polymerization medium;subjecting said reaction mixture to conditions selected to form microspheres with two modes of stabilization, a first being provided by cross-linking, and a second being provided by short stabilizing chains extending outwardly from the microsphere and into said medium, said stabilizing chains having a sufficient concentration of said functional co-monomer to have steric stability in said medium.

Abstract: A compound, method of manufacture and method for use of an alternating copolymer having the structure ##STR1## wherein X is independently H, C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 alkyl or alkoxy, primary or secondary amino or halogen, and R is aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, or aliphatic heterocyclic, and wherein the molecular weight ranges from about 1,000 to 50,000.

Abstract: Applicants have discovered an improved photodefined dielectric materials comprising poly(aromatic diacetylenes). The preferred poly(aromatic diacetylenes) are copolymers of aromatic diacetylenes. Specific examples are 1) a copolymer of 4,4'-diethynyldiphenyl ether and m-diethynyl benzene and 2) a copolymer of 4,4'-diethynyldiphenyl ether and 4,4'-bis(3-ethynylphenoxy)-2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-octafluorobiphenyl. These copolymers can be photochemically crosslinked in patterns with exposure of 30 mJ/cm.sup.2 .mu.m and 60 mJ/cm.sup.2 .mu.m, respectively, and patterns have been produced in 10 .mu.m thick films with features as small as 12 .mu.m.

Abstract: A process for preparing hyperbranched polymers from AB monomers using a self constructing approach is disclosed. Hyperbranched polymers of a living-like character produced by such process are also disclosed.

Abstract: Flame retardant additive for plastics, compositions containing the additive, and methods for preparing the additives and compositions. The additives include a halostyrene-glycidyl (meth)acrylate copolymer. The compositions include a thermoplastic substrate requiring flame retardancy and copolymers of a halostyrene and glycidyl (meth)acrylate.

Abstract: Applicants have discovered an improved photodefined dielectric materials comprising poly(aromatic diacetylenes). The preferred poly(aromatic diacetylenes) are copolymers of aromatic diacetylenes. Specific examples are 1) a copolymer of 4,4'-diethynyldiphenyl ether and m-diethynyl benzene and 2) a copolymer of 4,4'-diethynyldiphenyl ether and 4,4'-bis(3-ethynylphenoxy)-2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-octaflurorbiphenyl. These copolymers can be photochemically crosslinked in patterns with exposure of 30 mJ/cm.sup.2 .mu.m and 60 mJ/cm.sup.2 .mu.m, respectively, and patterns have been produced in 10 .mu.m thick films with features as small as 12 .mu.m.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with linear and cyclic polymers or oligomers having a photoreactive ethene group. The polymers are of the formula ##STR1## wherein M.sub.a, M.sub.b, M.sub.c are monomer units for homo- or copolymers;x, y, z are mole fractions of the copolymers, whereby in each case 0<x.ltoreq.1; 0.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.1 and 0.ltoreq.z<1;S.sub.a, S.sub.b are spacer units;Z.sub.a, Z.sub.b are molecule units which can undergo photochemical isomerization/dimerization;n is a magnitude of 4-100 000 andm is 0 or 1,The compounds are used as an orientating layer for liquid crystals.

Abstract: Styrene homo-or-co- polymers, the stereoregularity of which is mainly syndiotactic are disclosed, having repeating unit or two or more different repeating units defined by a general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein each R may be the same or different. And a method of preparation of syndiotactic copolymers wherein there are two different repeating units represented by formula (I); wherein the polymerization is carried out with a catalyst comprising (a) a titanium compound and (b) a contact product of an organoaluminum compound and a condensing agent such as water.

Abstract: A method is provided for making curable silicon containing acrylate silicone hardcoat compositions which employ an anaerobic gelation inhibitor such as galvinoxyl. Devolatilizing of an aqueous/organic solvent mixture from the silicon containing acrylate hardcoat formulation is conducted in an inert atmosphere. Acrylate hardcoat compositions imparting improved weathering resistance to thermoplastic substrates also are provided.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with linear and cyclic polymers or oligomers having a photoreactive ethene group. The polymers are of the formula ##STR1## wherein M.sub.a, M.sub.b, M.sub.c are monomer units for homo- or copolymers;x, y, z are mole fractions of the copolymers, whereby in each case 0<x.ltoreq.1; 0.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.1 and 0.ltoreq.z<1;S.sub.a, S.sub.b are spacer units;Z.sub.a, Z.sub.b are molecular units which can undergo photochemical isomerization/dimerization;n is a magnitude of 4-100 000 andm is 0 or 1,The compounds are used as an orienting layer for liquid cyrstals.

Abstract: A composition suitable for coating fabrics is provided. The composition comprises a halogen-containing copolymer of a C.sub.4 to C.sub.7 isomonoolefin and a para-alkylstyrene; a filler; a processing aid, and a curing agent. A fabric coated with the composition is also provided.