Abstract: This invention relates to a method for the measurement and control of polyamides and polyamide precursor mixtures by means of near-infrared spectroscopy.

Abstract: The invention relates to copolymers made from mono-reactive liquid and/or di-reactive liquid crystals which can be photopolymerized to form copolymers and to novel reactive liquid crystal compound having a nematic phase. Preferentially the reactive liquid crystal is polymerized while in the liquid crystal phase to produce an oriented birefringent polymer film. To do this, the reactive liquid crystal, in its nematic or smectic phase is aligned (by well known techniques such as rubbed polyimide, etc.) and the thin film containing a small amount of photoinitiator, is subjected to ultraviolet light whereupon it polymerizes into a thin, aligned polymer film.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved process for the batch polymerization, neat, of a monomer system comprising N-vinyl pyrrolidone monomer utilizing an oil soluble,-thermally activated, free radical initiator. The improvement for reducing the monomer level from about 1 to 2% by weight of the polymerization product to a level below about 0.2 and preferably below about 0.1% by weight of the polymerization reaction product comprises continuously adding an oil soluble azo type free radical generating catalyst to the polymerization reaction product and establishing and maintaining the polymerization reaction product containing residual monomer at a temperature and for a time sufficient to effect substantial polymerization of the residual monomer. Typically the oil soluble, azo type free radical generating catalyst is azobis(isobutyronitrile).

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of two-coat finishes, in which a pigmented aqueous basecoat is applied, the basecoat obtained is coated over with a clearcoat, and basecoat and clearcoat are baked together. The process according to the invention is distinguished in that the aqueous basecoat contains an emulsion polymer which has been prepared in the presence of a reaction product (A), the reaction product (A) being obtained by reacting(i) a butadiene homo- or copolymer,(ii) at least one fatty acid of a drying oil or at least one drying oil or a mixture of at least one fatty acid of a drying oil and at least one drying oil, and(iii) maleic anhydridein a mass ratio of (i):(ii):(iii)=1.0:0.1 to 0.6:0.1 to 0.6 and, after adding a basic aqueous solution, converting the reaction product to an aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: A dental prosthesis includes polymeric material formed by heat curing a polymerizable composition having at least 5 percent by weight of at least one polymerizable Monomer having at least one acrylic moiety and a gram molecular weight of at least 200. The polymeric material is preferably formed by heat curing and has an unnotched Izod impact strength of at least 2.5 and more preferably at least 3.0 ft.lb/in as measured by a Modified ASTM D256, and a flexural fatigue life of at least 20,000 flexes to failure at 0.1 inch deflection. Preferably the polymerizable monomer has a vapor pressure less than 5 mm Hg at 23.degree. C. A method of making a denture is provided which includes molding and polymerizing the polymerizable composition to form a denture.

Abstract: Copolymers of ethylene, a vinyl ester of a tertiary saturated monocarboxylic acid and optionally a further monomer, and a process for making them. The copolymers are suitable for producing films of high mechanical strength and excellent optical properties.

Abstract: These compounds are denoted by the following formula (I): ##STR1## in which: Z denotes H or a linear or branched alkyl radical,X denotes O or S,each of A and B independently denotes an alkylene radical, it being possible for this radical to be substituted,R denotes H or an alkali metal, or else a linear or branched alkyl radical,x has the value of 0 or 1, andy has the value of 0, 1 or 2,the radical A not existing if x and y are both equal to 0, X being incapable of denoting O when R=alkyl and when R=H with x=y=0, and B being incapable of denoting optionally substituted methylene when X=S, x=y=0 and R=alkyl.According to the invention, different simple and efficient processes are proposed for preparing these new compounds, which can be applied to the preparation of new polymers and copolymers.

Abstract: A process for producing a vinyl chloride polymer for matted moldings which comprises performing the suspension polymerization of vinyl chloride monomer or a mixture of vinyl monomers composed mainly of vinyl chloride in an aqueous medium, said suspension polymerization being performed after the addition of a dispersion obtained by dispersing a polyfunctional monomer having 2 or more ethylenic double bonds in the molecule into a solution containing a partially saponified polyvinyl alcohol having a degree of saponification of 25 to 65 mole % and an average degree of polymerization of 150 to 1000, thereby yielding a vinyl chloride resin composed of 5 to 90 wt % tetrahydrofuran-insoluble gel fraction, with the remainder being tetrahyrofuran-solubles.

Abstract: The present invention related to a drug release controlling material responsive to changes in temperature comprising the polyester gel which is obtained by polymerization of a polyfunctional macromonomer represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, X.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a phenyl group, A represents an aliphatic polyester chain, m is 0 or 1, and p, which may be the same or different in each branched chain, represents an integer of from 0 to 6, optionally with a polyethylene glycol derivative which contains polymerizable group(s) at the end(s). The drug release controlling material has an on-off control function of drug release responsive to changes in temperature depending upon the gel transition of the aliphatic polyester gel.

Abstract: A one step process for the preparation of toner compositions which comprises adding to an extruder a base resin, initiator, pigment, and optional charge enhancing additive; effecting crosslinking of the base resin in the extruder to provide a toner comprising a pigment, optional charge additive and crosslinked resin comprising linear portions and crosslinked portions; and wherein said crosslinked portions are comprised of densely crosslinked microgel particles.

Abstract: An unsaturated acid-functional monomer having the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl and Z is a direct bond or is a divalent radial having 1 to about 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A composition for an optical material consisting essentially of a polyallyl carbonate of linear or branched alkylene glycols, an allyl ester oligomer having allyl ester groups at the terminals thereof and a main chain derived from an alicyclic dicarboxylic acid and a polyhydric saturated alcohol, and if desired, a diallyl ester, alkyl (meth)acrylate, dialkyl maleate or dialkyl fumarate monomer.

Abstract: An aqueous solution, for use as a cement dispersing agent, of a polymer salt, which is formed by reacting a polycarboxylic acid with a nitrogenous acrylic polymer.

Abstract: A ferroelectric, liquid-crystalline polymer is composed of repeating units of the formula I ##STR1## in which Y=H or CH.sub.3a=an integer from 6 to 12M=a group selected from the formulae which follow: ##STR2## in which --R.sup.2 =--CH.sub.3 or --Cl and b=an integer from 1 to 10. The abovementioned polymer has remarkably short response times. The polymer forms, alone or mixed with other LC components, an orthogonal smectic phase. It is possible to use this phase in the electroclinic mode.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid esters devoid of beta hydrogens are homopolymerized or copolymerized with contact lens organic materials to form desirable contact lens materials and contact lenses. These materials have good contact lens properties, including desirable DK values, hardness, machineability and a desirable refractive index of at least 1.

Abstract: Copolymers are obtainable by (1) copolymerization of a monomer mixture of(A) from 1 to 99% by weight of at least one monomer of the general formula ICH.sub.2 .dbd.C(E)CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 C(F).dbd.CH.sub.2 Iwhere E and F are selected from the group consisting of --COOR.sup.1, --COR.sup.1, --CONR.sup.2 R.sup.3 and --CN, and R.sup.1 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl- C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, hydroxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, amino-C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, N-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino-C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, N, N-di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino-C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 -aryl or C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 -aryl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 -aryl or C.sub.6 -C.sub.

Abstract: A copolymer having repeating units of the following formula (I) and repeating units of the formula (II), wherein the ration of (I) to (II) is within a range of from 10:90 to 90:10 by weight ratio, and the number average molecular weight is at least 1,000, or the intrinsic viscosity .eta..sub.inh is at least 0.02: ##STR1## wherein A is a polyester unit having a polymerization degree of from 2 to 200, R.sup.3 is a bivalent organic group having an ester, urethane or ketone bond, and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, ##STR2## wherein R.sup.5 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and X is a substituent having functionality.

Abstract: A plastic light conduit of cross-linked polymer material having good light transmitting characteristics, without voids or noticeable bubbles, is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of manufacture and an apparatus, involving progressive heating of reactive monomer mixture in a tube which is submerged in a progressive reactor utilizing cold oil to maintain a cold, non-reacting zone, and hot water to create a hot zone that causes reaction, while simultaneously carrying away the excess exothermic heat of reaction.

Abstract: A two-component adhesive composition for the chemical fixing technique comprises a radical-curable synthetic resin having a viscosity of from 100 to 10 000 mPa.s at 23.degree. C. and spatially separated therefrom--a curing agent of the synthetic resin. The synthetic resin contains as binder a di(meth)acrylate of an alkoxylated bisphenol. The adhesive composition is for use in fixing anchor bolts, screws and plugs in drilled holes.

Abstract: A biodegradable polymer is provided for use in providing syringeable, in-situ forming, solid biodegradable implants for animals. The polymer is placed into the animal in liquid form and cures to form the implant in-situ. A thermoplastic system to form said implant comprises the steps of dissolving a non-reactive polymer in biocompatible solvent to form a liquid, placing the liquid within the animal, and allowing the solvent to dissipate to produce the implant. An alternative, thermosetting system comprises mixing together effective amounts of a liquid acrylic ester terminated, biodegradable prepolymer and a curing agent, placing the liquid mixture within an animal and allowing the prepolymer to cure to form the implant. Both systems provide a syringeable, solid biodegradable delivery system by the addition of an effective level of biologically active agent to the liquid before injection into the body.

Abstract: A radiation curable composition is provided herein which comprises suitably about 50-90 parts, preferably about 60-80 parts, by weight, of a multifunctional acrylate monomer, suitably with 3-6 acrylate groups, preferably pentaerythritol triacrylate or trimethylolpropane triacrylate, about 10-50 parts by weight, preferably about 20-40 parts, by weight, of a divinyl ether monomer having both a hydrophobic backbone and an abrasion-resistant moiety, which is preferably the divinylether of cyclohexane dimethanol, and a radiation curing initiator, suitably a cationic initiator, and preferably, in combination with a free radical initiator.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain novel 2,2'-bisacetoacetates useful as crosslinking agents and a process for the preparation therefor. Also provided are novel enamel compositions containing the crosslinkers and coatings and articles coated with thermosetting coating compositions crosslinked with these novel crosslinkers.

Abstract: Crosslinked copolymer particles comprising hydrophilic crosslinked copolymer particles with a hydrophobic functional group being bonded thereto via an oxygen atom derived from a hydroxyl group of said hydrophilic crosslinked copolymer, which are obtained by reacting hydrophilic crosslinked copolymer particles with a reagent for introducing a hydrophobic functional group in an organic solvent capable of swelling said hydrophilic crosslinked copolymer particles, said hydrophilic crosslinked copolymer particles being prepared by suspension polymerization of glycerol monomethacrylate and a crosslinking polyvinyl compound in the presence of an organic solvent, such as a monohydric alcohol having from 5 to 14 carbon atoms. The polymer particles are useful as a carrier for gel-filtration of hydrophilic biopolymers such as proteins and nucleic acids.

Abstract: A composition comprising a 1,2-dialkylidenecyclobutane such as 1,2-dimethylenecyclobutane, a polyacrylate monomer and an optional polyimide such as a bismaleimide can be thermally cured to a tough copolymer having a high glass transition temperature.

Abstract: A homopolymer or a copolymer comprises a polymerizable compound represented by formula (I):A--X--COCOOR.sub.1 (I)whereinR.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl group or an aryl group;X represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, --COO-- or --NR.sub.5 --whereinR.sub.5 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl group;A represents a C.sub.3 -C.sub.18 alkenyl, alkynyl, alkenylaryl or alkenylaralkyl group, or a group represented by: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, independently represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl group;Y represents an oxygen atom or --NR.sub.4 -- wherein R.sub.4 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl group; n is an integer of 1 to 5; m is an integer of 1 to 10; and l is 0 or an integer of 1 to 20;with the proviso that if Y is present, X is not --NR.sub.5 --. Additionally, disclosed are processes of preparing the homopolymer or copolymer as well as the polymerizable compound.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polybutylene glycol dimethacrylate which provides various kinds of plastics having good flexibility and low water absorption. Disclosed also herein is a resin composition for cast polymerization which provides molded products which have high heat resistance, good flexibility, and low water absorption, without sacrificing impact resistance and surface hardness. They will find use as optical materials, lenses, etc.

Abstract: Crosslinked polymeric microparticles obtained by polymerization of a mixture of polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomers being substantially free of monomers containing polar groups are disclosed. At least one of said monomers is a polyethylenically unsaturated crosslinking monomer free of oxyethylene groups and is present in amounts of 10 to 90 percent by weight based on total weight of said polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The crosslinked polymeric microparticles are prepared by aqueous emulsion polymerization techniques in the absence of polyester emulsifier. The microparticles are separated from the aqueous polymerization medium and converted into organic medium by azeotropic distillation. The microparticles are useful in organic solvent-based high solids coating compositions and can be used in color coats, clear coats or composite color-clear coatings where the crosslinked polymeric microparticles can be contained in the color coat and/or in the clear coat.

Abstract: The invention relates to bidimensional organic membranes or diaphragms and to their preparation processes.These diaphragms have at least one monomolecular layer of organic molecules A, such as porphyrins, phthalocyanines and porphyrazines. In a layer, each molecule A is directly or indirectly bonded to n (n.gtoreq.3) identical molecules A by n bonds arranged symmetrically with respect to the center of the molecule A.Therefore there diaphragms have microscopic physical properties identical in at least two directions of the plane of the diaphragm. They can be used as conductive diaphragms.

Abstract: Polymers of melt index between 1 and 20 dg/min, which comprise units (A) derived from ethylene, units (B) derived from an ethylenically unsaturated .alpha.,.beta.-dicarboxylic acid anhydride and, where appropriate, units (C) derived from an alkyl acrylate or methacrylate in which the alkyl group contains from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, characterized in that, per 100 moles, they comprise: from 83 to 99.7 moles of units (A), from 0.29 to 3 moles of units (B), from 0 to 13.6 moles of units (C) and, furthermore, from 0.01 to 0.4 moles of units (D) derived from at least one polyol polyacrylate or polymethacrylate.Their process of preparation consists of copolymerizing a mixture of ethylene, an anhydride of an ethylenically unsaturated .alpha.,.beta.-dicarboxylic acid, at least one polyol polyacrylate or polymethacrylate and, where appropriate, at least one alkyl acrylate or methacrylate, at a temperature of between 140.degree. and 280.degree. C.

Abstract: There is disclosed a composite of 1) a polymer containing repeating units derived from a vinyl carboxylic ester having at least one organo terminated poly(alkylene oxide) side chain with the proviso that the poly(alkylene oxide) is present in an amount greater than 35 mole percent of the total of all backbone monomer units and alkylene oxide units in the polymer and 2) a metal oxide wherein the metal oxide comprises between about 1 and about 60 percent by weight of the composite. The composites can be made by a process comprising the steps of:combining the described polymer and a metal oxide precursor in a solvent solution;casting or coating the resulting solution onto a substrate;curing the resulting sample to form a composite of the polymer and the metal oxide.Optionally, the composite can be removed from the substrate to form a transparent free standing film. These composites have a variety of desirable properties.

Abstract: Novel laser-optical recording elements which can be repeatedly erased and recorded on contain recording layers (a) which exhibit enantiotropic, ferroelectric smectic liquid crystalline (S.sub.c*) behavior, so that they can be switched back and forth between two thermodynamically stable, optically distinguishable ferroelectric smectic liquid crystalline S.sub.C* order states on exposure to a laser beam of sufficient luminous power, by applying an external electric field. The recording layers (a) themselves consist mainly or exclusively of novel polymers P having chiral mesogenic side groups.

Abstract: A hydrolyzable silyl group-containing azo compound is represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A represents a group originating from an azo compound having one or more active hydrogen groups;R.sup.1 represents a monovalent organic group;R.sup.2 represents a divalent organic group;X represents a hydrolyzable group;Y represents --O--, --S--, ##STR2## m is an integer of 1 to 3; and n is an integer of 1 or 2;and process for producing the same is disclosed. The hydrolyzable silyl group-containing azo compound is used to prepare a hydrolyzable silyl group-containing vinyl polymer produced by polymerizing vinyl monomer as a radical polymerization initiator.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid esters devoid of beta hydrogens are homopolymerized or copolymerized with contact lens organic materials to form desirable contact lens materials and contact lenses. These materials have good contact lens properties, including desirable DK values, hardness, machineability and a desirable refractive index of at least 1.

Abstract: Copolymers and graft copolymers of perfluoroalkylacrylates or methacrylates and esters of the general formula (I) or (II) ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 denote hydrogen or methyl,p denotes 2 to 6,q denotes 2 to 200 andx and y denote 3-30,are outstandingly suitable for finishing textile materials, leather and paper.

Abstract: A protective coating material comprising polyfunctional (meth)acrylate derivatives of the following formulas 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 within the following ranges of a, b, c, d and e % by weight, respectively: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1 to R.sub.3 is H or CH.sub.3, and R.sub.4 is CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3 or CH.sub.2 OH, ##STR2## wherein each of R.sub.5 to R.sub.10 is H or CH.sub.3,CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(R.sub.11)COO(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n COC(R.sub.12).dbd.CH.sub.2 3wherein each of R.sub.11 and R.sub.12 is H or CH.sub.3, and n is an integer of from 3 to 14, ##STR3## wherein each of R.sub.13 and R.sub.14 is H or CH.sub.3, and R.sub.15 is H or CH.sub.2 OCOC(R.sub.19).dbd.CH.sub.2 wherein R.sub.19 is H or CH.sub.3,CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(R.sub.16)COO(CH.sub.2).sub.n OCOC(R.sub.17).dbd.CH.sub.25wherein each of R.sub.16 and R.sub.17 is H or CH.sub.3, and n is an integer of from 2 to 10.

Abstract: A composition for an optical material, which comprises an N-phenylmaleimide, a di(meth)allyl diphenate and a bisphenol ester.The N-phenylmaleimide, the di(meth)allyl diphenate and the bisphenol ester are contained in amounts of 1 to 50% by weight, 5 to 50% by weight and 1 to 30% by weight, based on the total weight of these components, respectively, The composition affords a three-dimensionally crosslinked resin by radical polymerization. The resin is useful for an optical material.

Abstract: A material for dentistry having a low odor, a low stimulation and a proper dough stage time is here disclosed which is prepared by blending a monomer selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylate compounds represented by the general formula ##STR1## R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, each of R.sub.3, R.sub.6 and R.sub.10 is an alkyl group, and each of R.sub.2, R.sub.5, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 is an alkylene group) and (meth)acrylate dimers.

Abstract: A process for producing a macromolecular monomer, which comprises anionic polymerization of a (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer by using, as a polymerization initiator, a compound represented by the following general formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein M.sup.+ is a quaternary ammonium ion; .phi.is a phenylene group; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each an electron withdrawing group stabilizing the carbanion C.sup.-, or one of them is said electron withdrawing group and the other is an alkyl group of 1-6 carbon atoms or a phenyl group; and n is an integer of 0-6.

Abstract: A composition which forms a corrosion-inhibiting film when applied to a metal surface. The composition comprises a low molecular weight polyfunctional polymer formed by polymerizing a vinyl monomer in the presence of a mercaptan chain transfer agent. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a low molecular weight polyfunctional polymer represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein M is a repeating vinyl monomer unit, n is from about 2 to about 40, x is from 0 to about 10, y is from 0 to 1, z is from 0 to 1 if y is 0 and 0 if y is 1 and R is hydrogen, an alkyl group, a hydroxy alkyl group or an alkoxy group. A method of treating a metal surface by contacting the metal surface with a composition that forms a corrosion-inhibiting film thereon is also provided. The composition and methods are useful for inhibiting corrosion of downhole metal surfaces present in oil and gas wells.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an optical material having excellent transparency, impact resistance and heat resistance and having a low specific gravity and a high refractive index comprising a resin obtained by radical polymerization of specific difunctional (meth)acrylate (A) and aromatic vinyl monomer (B) and, if necessary, polymerizable monomer (C) copolymerizable with the ingredients (A), or (B) or by radical polymerization of the ingredients (A), (B) and (C) under the presence of a radical polymerizable or not-radical polymerizable compound having alkoxysilyl group, epoxy group, alcoholic hydroxy group or carboxyl group in the molecule, an optical molding product comprising the optical material, as well as production process therefor. The optical molding product is utilized as for ophthalmic lenses or lenses for various kinds of optical equipments, prisms, optical fibers, optical waveguides and optical discs.

Abstract: Functionalized polymeric compositions are prepared by polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated functional monomer in a solvent including a reactive compound. The functional groups of the reactive compound and the functional monomer react during or subsequent to the polymerization of the functional monomer to provide functionalized polymeric composition. The reactive compound can be a hydroxy-terminated, poly(ethleneoxy)ated hydrophobe-bearing compound and the functional monomer can be a polymerizable carboxylated monomer, the functionalization in this case being a condensation. Removal of the water of condensation by azeotropic distillation drives the reaction to completion. The resulting high solids functionalized polymeric composition is soluble or dispersible in an appropriate solvent, and can be used as is, diluted with a solvent, or isolated.

Abstract: A plastic light conduit of cross-linked polymer material having good light transmitting characteristics, without voids or noticeable bubbles, is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of manufacture and an apparatus, involving progressive heating of reactive monomer mixture in a tube which is submerged in a progressive reactor utilizing cold oil to maintain a cold, non-reacting zone, and hot water to create a hot zone that causes reaction, while simultaneously carrying away the excess exothermic heat of reaction.

Abstract: Amphiphilic monomers with mixed-chain structures of the formula ##STR1## in which Y denotes --O-- or --NH--X denotes a group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- or --(CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2).sub.n --l denotes an integer from 0 to 10,n denotes an integer from 1 to 10,R.sup.1 denotes hydrogen, methyl, chlorine, cyano, fluorine or bromine,R.sup.2 denotes C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 -fluoroalkyl andR.sup.3 denotes C.sub.8 -C.sub.24 -alkyl or C.sub.8 -C.sub.24 -fluoralkyl, with the proviso that the groups R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 contain a different number of carbon atoms. The monomers are polymerized on their own or together with other comonomers. The polymers obtained are suitable for the preparation of ultra-thin layers on a suitable layer support.

Abstract: An erasable optical disk having a grooved substrate which is made of a cured polymer product formed by radical polymerization of a composition comprising a specific type of (meth)acrylate compound alone or in combination with at least one compound selected from N-substituted maleimide compounds and epoxy-novolac (meth)acrylate compounds. The substrate has a good heat resistance, a good transparency, and can be produced at a high productivity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a resin composition for substantially solvent-free paint compositions. The resin composition is a reaction product on the basis ofA) one or more polyalcohols entirely or partly esterified with unsaturated fatty acids,B) an unsaturated compound with fewer than 20 carbon atoms andC) one or more compounds with at least one copolymerizable terminal ethylene group,the molar ratio of A) and C) is between 0.8:1.2 and 1.2:0.8 and the amount of copolymerizable unsaturated compound C) being substantially the same before and after the reaction of A) and C).

Abstract: Carboxylic acid esters devoid of beta hydrogens are homopolymerized or copolymerized with contact lens organic materials to form desirable contact lens materials and contact lenses. These materials have good contact lens properties, including desirable DK values, hardness, machineability and a desirable refractive index of at least 1.

Abstract: A novel ester group-containing (meth)acrylic acid ester represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sup.2 is a C.sub.3-20 alkylene group, R.sup.3 is a C.sub.1-20 hydrocarbon group or its derivative, and l is an integer of 1-20, and a (co)polymer composed of said ester group-containing (meth)acrylic acid ester and other monomer(s) copolymerizable therewith. This (co)polymer gives a crosslinked product superior in heat resistance, low-temperature resistance and oil resistance.

Abstract: An internally plasticized polyvinyl halide composition is prepared by polymerizing a vinyl halide in the presence of a reactive polyester plasticizer having terminal groups copolymerizable therewith. The reactive polyester acts as an internal plasticizer for the polyvinyl halide composition and is not readily extactable therefrom.

Abstract: Disclosed are a coating composition (A) for preventing adhesion of organisms which comprises as its vehicle component a homopolymer or a copolymer, the homopolymer being one prepared by homopolymerizing a phenol-modified unsaturated monomer obtained by reacting (a) an unsaturated monomer containing epoxy group and/or hydroxyl group with (b) an addition reaction product of a phenolic compound with a compound having one carboxylic anhydride group per molecule, and the copolymer being one prepared by copolymerizing said phenol-modified unsaturated monomer and a radically polymerizable unsaturated monomer, and also a coating composition (B) for preventing adhesion of organisms which comprises as its vehicle component a phenol-modified resin prepared by reacting (c) a resin containing epoxy group and/or hydroxyl group with (b) and addition reaction product of a phenolic compound with a compound having one carboxylic anhyhdride group per molecule.

Abstract: Disclosed are a coating composition (A) for preventing adhesion of organisms which comprises as its vehicle component a homopolymer or a copolymer, the homopolymer being one prepared by homopolymerizing a phenol-modified unsaturated monomer obtained by reacting (a) an unsaturated monomer containing epoxy group and/or hydroxyl group with (b) an addition reaction product of a phenolic compound with a compound having one carboxylic anhydride group per molecule, and the copolymer being one prepared by copolymerizing said phenol-modified unsaturated monomer and a radically polymerizable unsaturated monomer, and also a coating composition (B) for preventing adhesion of organisms which comprises as its vehicle component a phenol-modified resin prepared by reacting (c) a resin containing epoxy group and/or hydroxyl group with (b) an addition reaction product of a phenolic compound with a compound having one carboxylic anhydride group per molecule.