Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing bead polymers having an average particle size of 1 to 40 &mgr;m, which includes: contacting: at least one polymerizable mix which includes at least 50% by weight of at least one (meth)acrylate monomer, at least one aluminum compound, and an aqueous phase, to prepare a mixture; dispersing the mixture at a shear rate≧103 s−1 to form a dispersion, wherein the dispersion is stabilized by the aluminum compound; and polymerizing to produce bead polymers having an average particle size of 1 to 40 &mgr;m.

Abstract: A catalyst for bulk polymerization of a polymerizable unsaturated compound comprises a compound having at least one thiol group and a secondary hydroxyl group and represented by the following formula (I): wherein R1 to R5 are each a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and R6 is a hydroxyl group, an alkyl group or the like. Also a process for bulk polymerization of the invention comprises polymerizing a polymerizable unsaturated compound in an inert gas atmosphere substantially in the absence of a solvent using, as a catalyst, a compound having at least one thiol group and a secondary hydroxyl group and represented by the above formula (I). According to the catalyst or the process, bulk polymerization can be carried out in one-component catalyst system in a high yield without suffering a runaway reaction.

Abstract: Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic device materials having improved strength. The materials contain cross-linked acrylate or methacrylate microspheres.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for crosslinking copolymers of ethylene and acrylic esters by converting some of the ester groups to ester or amide groups which contain unsaturation, and then sulfur or peroxide curing the resulting polymers. The resulting crosslinked polymers often have excellent vulcanizate properties, and are useful especially in elastomeric form as seals and gasket.

Abstract: A photochromic cured product which has excellent photochromism such as high color density and high fading speed, excellent adhesion to a hard coat and high striping work efficiency. This cured product is obtained by polymerizing and curing a curable composition which comprises (A) a polyfunctional polymerizable monomer such as trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate, (B) a silyl monomer such as &ggr;-methacryloyloxypropyl trimethoxysilane, (C) another radically polymerizable monomer and (D) a photochromic compound. As for the contents of the polymerizable monomers, the content of the component (A) is 1 to 50 wt %, the content of the component (B) is 0.5 to 20 wt % and the balance consists of the component (C) based on the total of the components (A), (B) and (C). The photochromic compound (D) is contained in an amount of 0.0001 to 10 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the total of the components (A), (B) and (C).

Abstract: There is a need for polymers that offer a high level of heat and ultraviolet light resistance. It is particularly critical for polymers that are utilized in making skin compounds for automotive instrument and door panels to display excellent heat and ultraviolet light resistance. Polymer blends having such characteristics can be made by blending certain rubbery polymers with halogen containing polymers, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC). There is currently a demand for halogen-free polymers having such characteristics. This invention discloses a rubbery polymer that can be blended with polyolefins, such as polyethylene or polypropylene, to make leathery compositions having good heat and ultraviolet light resistance. The rubbery polymer of this invention is comprised of repeat units which are comprised of (a) butyl acrylate, (b) an alkoxyalkylene acrylate, (c) styrene, (d) a half ester maleate soap, and (e) a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides an over-coating composition comprising a basic compound for coating a photoresist composition to provide a vertical photoresist pattern.

Abstract: A cement additive comprising a polycarboxylic acid type copolymer and/or a salt thereof and a polyalkylene glycol derivative, wherein said polycarboxylic acid type copolymer contains one or more species of copolymers composed of at least an unsaturated polyalkylene glycol type monomer and an unsaturated mono- or dicarboxylic acid type monomer as their monomer components. Concretes in which the additive is used have excellent flow, without significant retarding effect, and a low air entrainment. When used with concrete for steam curing it allows earlier removal of form work.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing an aqueous polymer dispersion of a copolymer CP of at least two different monomers M1 and M2 by free-radical aqueous emulsion polymerization of the monomers M in the presence of at least one initiator, at least 80% of the monomers M and at least 75% of the initiator being supplied continuously to the polymerization reaction during its course, which comprises changing the rate at which the initiator is supplied to the polymerization reaction a number of times, or continuously, during the polymerization reaction. The invention further provides the polymer dispersions obtainable by this process, polymer powders prepared therefrom, and for the use of the dispersions and/or of the polymer powders to prepare pressure sensitive adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the preparation of hydrophilic water insoluble, gel-free copolymers of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate and at least one of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, 4-hydroxybutyl acrylate and acrylic or methacrylic acid, where the copolymers are prepared in a solution of water and alcohol using monomeric 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate containing ethylene glycol dimethacrylate impurities up to about 0.15% by weight and substantially in the absence of a chain transfer agent. The copolymers are convertible to water soluble copolymers by pH adjustment. The invention also provides a method for the preparation of a copolymer of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate and 4-hydroxybutyl acrylate, and a homopolymer of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate in a solution of water and either a monoalcohol or a polyhydric alcohol.

Abstract: A primer useful in the preparation of an anti-fouling surface contains (I) a copolymer formed from acrylates, free carboxyl group containing monomer and an aromatic sulfonic acid or salt, an acrylic polymeric resin and a cross-linking agent.

Abstract: An alicyclic (meth)allyl ester monomer obtained by a specific production process. An alicyclic (meth)allyl ester compound for plastic lenses, which can be obtained by a simple and easy production process and which can endure a long-term storage, is produced using the monomer, and a plastic lens is obtained using the compound.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of preparing an acrylic copolymer having an acid anhydride group with a number average molecular weight of 1,500-5,000 comprising; polymerizing a monomer mixture of a radical polymerizable monomer having an acid anhydride group and another radical polymerizable monomer at a temperature of 150° C. or higher by using a radical initiator, wherein the concentration of the monomer mixture is 50-75 wt %. This method can provide an acrylic copolymer having an acid anhydride group with a relatively low molecular weight that does not cause the problem of yellowing after baking when used in an acid/epoxy curing type clear paint, by means of high temperature polymerization without the use of a large amount of an expensive initiator.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive based on block copolymers, said block copolymers having at least one unit composed of three successive polymer blocks comprising alternating polymer blocks P(A) and P(B), wherein P(A) has a softening temperature of from −80° C. to 0° C., and is comprised of at least one acrylic or methacrylic acid derivative of the general formula CH2═CH(RI)(COORII)  (I)  and at least one acrylated monomer of the general formula CH2═CH(RIII)(COORIV)  (II), and P(B) represents a homopolymer or copolymer block having a softening temperature of from 20° C. to 175° C., and the polymer blocks P(A) and P(B) are not homogeneously miscible with each other.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a polymeric binder for water-resistant ink jet inks, wherein the binder has an acid component in the range from about 1 to about 10 wt. % of the polymer, a glass transition temperature in the range from about −20° C. to about 25° C., and an average particle diameter in the range from about 250 to about 400 nm and a particle size distribution such that essentially all the particles have a diameter in the range from 130 to 450 nm. The binder comprises monomers selected from the group consisting of acrylates, methacrylates, styrene, substituted styrene, fluoromethacrylates, vinyl acrylates, vinyl acetates, acrylamides, substituted acrylamides, methacrylamides, substituted methacrylamides, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ethylene-vinyl acetate dispersion and a process for making the dispersion by polymerizing a monomer mixture having vinyl acetate and ethylene in a batch process, in the presence of a stabilizing system of polyvinyl alcohol and without added surfactants, to form an ethylene-vinyl acetate polymer dispersion. The copolymer dispersion has a solids level of greater than 65 percent by weight, and a viscosity of less than 5000 mPa·s when measured at 65 percent solids at 25° C. The dispersion can be dried to form a redispersible powder. Both the dispersion and powder are useful in adhesive and coating formulations.

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 present invention relates to a copolymer for use in paints, resists, and the like; a method for manufacturing the same; and a resist composition using the same. The copolymer according to the present invention is obtained by means of polymerizing at least one monomer containing an alicyclic structure and one monomer containing a lactone structure, and the distribution of the copolymer composition of said monomer containing a lactone structure in said copolymer is in the range of −10 to +10 mol % of the average copolymer composition of said monomer containing a lactone structure in said entire copolymer. In addition, the copolymer according to the present invention is obtained by means of polymerizing a monomer containing an alicyclic structure, a monomer containing a lactone structure, and another vinyl monomer comprising a higher polarity than said monomer containing an alicyclic structure, but a lower polarity than said monomer containing a lactone structure.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of gel-free poly 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate substantially in the absence of a chain transfer agent, comprising introducing monomeric 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate containing ethylene glycol dimethacrylate impurities in the range of about 0.05 to 0.1% by weight into alcohol, polymerizing the 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate to form a polymerization mixture, and removing the alcohol. Hydrophilic pressure sensitive adhesives are provided by adding polyethylene glycol to the polymerization mixture prior to removing the alcohol.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention is a process for preparing a (meth)acrylic acid-based polymer having a stable quality and suitable as a dispersant for cement. That is, the present invention provides a process for preparing a (meth)acrylic acid-based polymer, comprising the steps of the stage 1 of introducing (meth)acrylic acid and a polyalkylene glycol monoalkyl ether at a molar ratio in the range of 3:l to 50:1, subjecting them to an esterification reaction in the presence of an acid catalyst and a polymerization inhibitor and deactivating the acid catalyst with an alkaline agent in order to obtain an esterification product containing a (meth)acrylate and (meth)acrylic acid residues and the stage 2 of copolymerizing the (meth)acrylate and the (meth)acrylic acid residues at a pH value in the range of 1.5 to 3.5.

Abstract: A reshapable hair styling composition comprising heterogeneous (meth)acrylic copolymer particles, said particles being the same or different and comprising at least one (meth)acrylic copolymer comprising: (a) units derived from at least one monomer chosen from (meth)acrylate esters of branched and straight chain alkyl alcohols, (b) units derived from at least one monomer chosen from (meth)acrylate esters of saturated and unsaturated cyclic alcohols containing 6 to 20 carbon atoms, (c) optionally units derived from at least one monomer chosen from hydrophilic monomers, and (d) optionally units derived from at least one monomer other than (a), (b), and (c) monomers, wherein said composition provides a reshapable effect.

Abstract: Amino acid functionalized polymers useful for graft copolymerization prepared by reacting a mixture containing, for chain transfer, a thio-substituted amino acid and an ethylenically unsaturated monomer.

Abstract: Polymer for antifouling coatings which comprises units corresponding to the following monomers: A) 5 to 100 mol. % of one or more compounds of general formula (I) in which R=H or CH3; X=O or S; R1=Ph(R2)m, —C(H)3−(p+q)(CO—R)3p(COOR3)q, —(CH2)n−(CO)t—COOR3 or optionally substituted thiadiazolyl and thiazolylsulfamyl groups; Ph=phenyl; m=1-3; p=0-3; q=0-3; p+q=1-3; s=0 or 1; t=0 or 1; R2=each independently selected from halogen, —C(O)H, —COOR3, —CH2—COOR3, —O—R3 , —NH COOR3, —NH—CO—R3 and —NH2; R3=II or optionally halogen substituted alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl groups with 1-10 C atoms; and B) 0 to 95 mol. % of one or more other ethylenically unsaturated compound.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of gel-free poly 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate substantially in the absence of a chain transfer agent, comprising introducing monomeric 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate containing ethylene glycol dimethacrylate impurities in the range of about 0.05 to 0.1% by weight into a solution of alcohol and water and polymerizing. The present invention also provides a method for the preparation of gel-free homopolymer of 4-hydroxybutyl acrylate substantially in the absence of a chain transfer agent in an alcohol or in solution of alcohol and water. The present invention also provides a method for the preparation of gel-free copolymer of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate and 4-hydroxybutyl acrylate substantially in the absence of a chain transfer agent, comprising introducing monomeric 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate containing ethylene glycol dimethacrylate impurities in the range of about 0.05 to 0.1% by weight with monomeric 4-hydroxybutyl acrylate into a solution of alcohol and water.

Abstract: The present invention is directed, in part, to improved polymer compositions and processes for preparing same. Specifically, in one embodiment, there is provided a process for preparing a polymer, wherein the process comprises: providing a reaction mixture comprising a portion of at least one polar monomer and at least one multivalent cation; adding the remaining portion of the polar monomer to the reaction mixture; and polymerizing the monomer to form the polymer. In certain embodiments, the reaction mixture in the providing step comprises at least two molar equivalents or greater of the total amount of polar monomer with respect to one molar equivalent of multivalent cation.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) polymers, especially low Tg, high tack, nonpolar and polar polymers useful in formulating PSA can be solubilized or dispersed in a supercritical fluid (SCF), such as liquid CO2 or supercritical CO2, using an organic cosolvent such as toluene. PSA polymers can be polymerized in SCF fluids to make unique adhesive products. Inclusion of a fluorinated reactant in the SCF polymerization process yields a PSA with improved resistance to mineral oil.

Abstract: A chemically amplified resist composition consists of an acid generating agent, additive, solvent and a copolymer represented by the following formula: where R1, R2 and R6 are independent of each other and respectively include a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, alkoxymethylene, alkoxyethylene, phenyl, alkoxyalkylene, alkylphenyl, alkoxyphenyl, allyl, benzyl, alkylbenzyl, alkoxybenzyl containing 1 to 34 carbon atoms having or not having an hydroxy, ether, ester, carbonyl, acetal, epoxy, nitrile or aldehyde; R5 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl or alkoxy group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms; R7 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms, an alkyl group containing alkoxy 1 to 18 carbon atoms or an alkyl group containing ester of 1 to 18 carbon atoms; R3 and R4 are independent and respectively include a hydrogen atom, hydroxy, nitrile, aldehyde, hydroxymethylene, and alkylcarbonyloxy, alky, hydroxyalkylene, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxymethylene or alkoxyalkanyl group containing 1 to 18 c

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for synthesis of polymer compositions, wherein ethylenically unsaturated monomers are polymerized by means of initiators containing a transferable atom or group of atoms and of one or more catalysts comprising at least one transition metal in the presence of ligands which can form a coordination compound with the metal catalyst or catalysts, the process being characterized in that the polymerization takes place by means of continuous process operation.

Abstract: An aqueous polymer dispersion is disclosed for use in coating compositions comprising monomer compositions A and B, wherein the difference of the Tg of A and B after monomer polymerization is at least 60° C. and with the highest of such Tg being at least 40° C., with the overall monomer composition being formed by ethylenically unsaturated compounds comprising: 1) one or more compounds selected from alkenyl aromatic monomer, acrylonitrile, an alkyl, (hetero)cycloalkyl or aralkyl ester of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid having 4-22 carbon atoms, acrylamide and methacrylamide, acrylamide and methacrylamide N-substituted with an alkyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl group having 1-18 carbon atoms, vinyl acetate and vinyl versatate, optionally having a second functional group for reacting with curing agent, 2) an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and 3) a nitrogenous adhesion promoting, copolymerizable monomer.

Abstract: Ammonia-free polymer dispersions containing at least one copolymer which contains, as polymerized monomers, a) from 40 to 80% by weight of at least one ester of acrylic acid with C2-C12-alkanols, b) from 10 to 40% by weight of at least one vinylaromatic monomer and/or at least one ester of methacrylic acid with C1-C4-alkanols, c) from 2 to 15% by weight of at least one monoester of a C2-C10-alkanediol with acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, d) not more than 1% by weight of ethylenically unsaturated monomers which have at least one acid group, or salts thereof, e) less than 5% by weight of &agr;,&bgr;-ethylenically unsaturated nitrites and f) less than 1% by weight of amides of &agr;,&bgr;-ethylenically unsaturated mono- and dicarboxylic acids, and the polymer powders or polymer granules obtainable from the polymer dispersion, are used as additives for building materials based on hydraulic binders.

Abstract: The use of an aqueous emulsion paint having a pigment content of from 40 to 200 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of polymer to coat buildings or building parts, wherein said polymer comprises an emulsion copolymer containing from 0.5 to 30% by weight of monomers of the formula I where R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, X is a divalent organic polyalkylene oxide group comprising from 1 to 50 alkylene oxide units, and R2 is a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for synthesis of poly(meth)acrylate compositions, wherein ethylenically unsaturated monomers are transformed to polymers by means of initiators containing a transferable group of atoms and of one or more catalysts comprising at least one transition metal in the presence of ligands which can form a coordination compound with the metal catalyst or catalysts, wherein ethylenically unsaturated monomers containing 50 to 100 wt %, relative to the total weight of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, of (meth)acrylates of formula (I) are polymerized wherein R denotes hydrogen or methyl, R1 denotes a straight-chain or branched alkyl group with 8 to 40, carbon atoms, R2 and R3 independently denote hydrogen or a group of the formula —COOR1, wherein R′ denotes hydrogen or a straight-chain or branched alkyl group with 8 to 40, carbon atoms, in the presence of copper, the total concentration of copper of oxidation numbers (I) and (II) in the polymeriza

Abstract: The process for the continuous preparation of homopolymers or copolymers by free-impinging-jet micromixing of fluids formed (1) of monomer(s) and (2) of an initiator system consists in micromixing the said fluids (1) and (2) and in recovering the mixture of these fluids in the form of a resultant jet Jr, originating from the point of impingement (I), the micromixture being obtained by:

Abstract: This invention provides a copolymer having a number-average molecular weight within a range of 2,000-100,000 and a resin acid value within a range of 10-200 mgKOH/g, which is obtained by copolymerizing (a) 5-50 parts by weight of carboxyl-containing, polymerizable unsaturated macromonomer, (b) 30-70 parts by weight of at least one polymerizable unsaturated macromonomer selected from polyalkyl (meth)acrylate macromonomers and polystyrene macromonomers, and (c) 5-65 parts by weight of at least one other polymerizable unsaturated monomer which is copolymerizable with said (a) and/or (b) component; a pigment dispersion using this copolymer; and a pigment composition using this pigment dispersion.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) polymers, especially low Tg, high tack, nonpolar and polar polymers useful in formulating PSA can be solubilized or dispersed in a supercritical fluid (SCF), such as liquid CO2 or supercritical CO2, using an organic cosolvent such as toluene. PSA polymers can be polymerized in SCF fluids to make unique adhesive products. Inclusion of a fluorinated reactant in the SCF polymerization process yields a PSA with improved resistance to mineral oil.

Abstract: The process for the continuous preparation of homopolymers or copolymers by free-impinging-jet micromixing of fluids formed (1) of monomer(s) and (2) of an initiator system consists in micromixing the said fluids (1) and (2) and in recovering the mixture of these fluids in the form of a resultant jet Jr, originating from the point of impingement (I).

Abstract: Improved, removable PSA compositions and constructions contain an emulsion acrylic PSA copolymer of a plurality of acrylic monomers and at least one multifunctional crosslinking monomer, compounded with a wax and a plasticizer. Peel forces required to remove the constructions from a variety of substrates are notably smaller than those required to remove comparable compositions containing no crosslinking monomer.

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: The present invention provides a method for the preparation of hydrophilic water insoluble, gel-free copolymers of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate and at least one of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, 4-hydroxybutyl acrylate and acrylic or methacrylic acid, where the copolymers are prepared in a solution of water and alcohol using monomeric 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate containing ethylene glycol dimethacrylate impurities up to about 0.15% by weight and substantially in the absence of a chain transfer agent. The copolymers are convertible to water soluble copolymers by pH adjustment. The invention also provides a method for the preparation of a copolymer of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate and 4-hydroxybutyl acrylate, and a homopolymer of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate in a solution of water and either a monoalcohol or a polyhydric alcohol.

Abstract: In a process for preserving a mineral molding by coating the surface of the mineral molding with an aqueous composition comprising an aqueous polymer dispersion, the dispersed polymer P comprises an ethylenically unsaturated acid of the 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid type polymerized into it in free-radically polymerized form.

Abstract: Glycidyl and alkylcarbonyl functional nitroxide radical polymerization initiator compounds of formula (Ia) or (Ib), where R1, R2 and A are as defined within, R3 is a radical of formula (II)  where X is phenylene, naphthylene or biphenylene, which are unsubstituted or substituted by NO2, halogen, amino, hydroxy, cyano, carboxy, C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C4alkylthio, C1-C4alkylamino or di(C1-C4alkyl)amino; the R12 are independently of each other H or CH3; D is a group  a group C(O)—R13 or a group C(O)—R9—C(O)—R13; R13 is C1-C18alkyl and m is a number from 1 to 4, provide polymeric resin products having low polydispersity, polymerization processes that proceed with good monomer to polymer conversion efficiencies and polymers that contain a glycidyl or alkylcarbonyl group.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and thermoformable sheets and articles made therefrom. In the present invention, ranges of chain-transfer agents, thixotropic agents, and mineral filler content are balanced to minimize migration or maldistribution of coloring matter and mineral filler during curing of methyl methacrylate in a syrup and also during subsequent heating and deformation in thermoforming, to achieve constancy of impact resistance and improve stability of patterns even in deformed portions of formed sheets.

Abstract: Acrylic polymer compositions with crystalline side chains are disclosed. Solution polymerization, aqueous suspension polymerization, and aqueous dispersion polymerization processes for the preparation of the acrylic polymer compositions with crystalline side chains are also disclosed. Methods of use for the acrylic polymer compositions with crystalline side chains, including dry powder coatings; wax replacements in floor polishes and wood coatings; nonwoven and textile coatings; adhesives; and hot melt adhesives are also disclosed.

Abstract: Acrylic polymer compositions with crystalline side chains are disclosed. Solution polymerization, aqueous suspension polymerization, and aqueous dispersion polymerization processes for the preparation of the acrylic polymer compositions with crystalline side chains are also disclosed. Methods of use for the acrylic polymer compositions with crystalline side chains, including dry powder coatings; wax replacements in floor polishes and wood coatings; nonwoven and textile coatings; adhesives; and hot melt adhesives are also disclosed.

Abstract: An alicyclic (meth)allyl ester monomer obtained by a specific production process. An alicyclic (meth)allyl ester compound for plastic lenses, which can be obtained by a simple and easy production process and which can endure a long-term storages, is produced using the monomer, and a plastic lens is obtained using the compound.

Abstract: A compound and a method of forming a photopolymerizable acrylated glycidyl acrylic terpolymer resin compound is disclosed. The polymeric resin may be formed in a two-step process. A photopolymerizable acrylic hybrid polymer is suitable for forming films having glass transition temperatures from about −55 degrees C. to about 110 degrees C. A non-aromatic photopolymerizable acrylate polymer may be formed by combining, in a first step, a reactive source of epoxide ion groups. In a second step, the glycidyl acrylic terpolymer formed in the first step is reacted with a catalyst and a source of unsaturated acid or anhydride to form an acrylate polymer. A ring opening reaction is employed such that an acid or an anhydride containing a conjugated double bond forms an acrylated acrylic, an acrylated fluorinated acrylic, an acrylated silonted acrylic, or an acrylated halogenated grafted acrylic. The cure process is initiated with specific UV or visible light promotors and/or with a UV or visible light source.

Abstract: Polymerization of a fatty acid or fatty acid derivatives containing conjugated double bonds and alkenes or alkynes containing electron acceptor substituents provides compositions useful as coatings, adhesives, sealants, fillers and the like.

Abstract: A composition, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one polymer with a highly specific ordered structure is disclosed. These compositions find a specific application in the field of caring for or making up keratinous fibers, in particular as a mascara composition for the eyelashes or for the hair.

Abstract: The quality of a mastic coating system for bituminous substrates is improved through the use of a topcoat composition and/or tiecoat composition comprising a water-insoluble latex polymer. The latex polymer has a Tg of from −25° C. to 20° C. and is prepared from a monomer mixture comprising: (a) at least 20% by weight of at least one hydrophobic monomer selected from the group consisting of (C8 to C24) alkyl (meth)acrylates; (b) 0 or up to 45% by weight of at least one vinyl aromatic monomer; wherein the weight of (a) and (b) together constitute at least 25% by weight of said monomer mix (c) 0 or up to 75% by weight of at least one monomer selected from the group consisting (C1 to C4) alkyl (meth)acrylates; and (d) 0 or up to 5% by weight of at least one monomer selected from acrylic or methacrylic acid; wherein when (b) is not present in the monomer mix the amount of (d) is in the range from 0 or up to less than 3% by weight.

Abstract: Copolymers useful in radiation-sensitive layers of printing plates have the units A, B and C wherein unit A is present in an amount of 5 to a maximum of 50 mol % and R1 and R4 are selected such that the homopolymer of A is alkali-soluble, B is present in an amount of 20-70 mol % and R2, R6 and R7 are selected such that the homopolymer of B has a high glass transition temperature, and C is present in an amount of 10-50 mol % and R3 and R5 are selected such that the homopolymer of C is water-soluble and that unit A is different from unit C.