СПОСОБ РАЗМЕТКИ МОСТОВОЙ, ТЕРМОПЛАСТИЧНАЯ КОМПОЗИЦИЯ ДЛЯ РАЗМЕТКИ МОСТОВОЙ И РАЗМЕТКА МОСТОВОЙ

Использование: для разметки мостовой. Сущность изобретения: разметку мостовой осуществляют плавлением термопластичной композиции, содержащей блок-сополимер общей формулы (А-В)n -А или (А-В)n+1X, где А представляет собой преимущественно поли(винилароматический) блок; В - представляет собой преимущественно поли(сопряженный диеновый) блок; Х - представляет собой остаток поливалентного сшивающего агента; n -является целым числом от 1 до 3, в котором блоки А содержат от 8 до 50 мас.% от массы блок-сополимера, при этом блок-сополимер имеет общую молекулярную массу от 20000 до 500000, массовое соотношение блок-сополимера и углеводородной смолы лежит в пределах от 2: 98 до 15: 85, углеводородная смола имеет вязкость от 0,1 до 10 Па•с при 160oС и блок-сополимер присутствует в композиции, полученной сухим смешением, в виде порошка. Блоки В могут быть гидрированы на 99,5% от исходной ненасыщенности этиленовых связей. Затем расплавленную композицию наносят на мостовую. 3 с. и 13 з. п. ф-лы, 3 табл.

МАСТИКА

Мастика, включающая бутадиенстирольный термоэластопласт, нефтеполимерную смолу, канифоль, наполнители и органический растворитель, отличающаяся тем, что в качестве нефтеполимерной смолы она дополнительно содержит сополимер, полученный на основе кубовых остатков ректификации стирола и малеинового ангидрида, сиккатив при следующем соотношении компонентов, мас.ч.: Бутадиенстирольный термоэластопласт - 8,0 - 12,0 Инденкумароновая смола - 5,0 - 8,0 Битум нефтяной дорожный вязкий - 4,0 - 6,0 Сополимер на основе кубовых остатков ректификации стирола и малеинового ангидрида - 2,0 - 5,0 Низкомолекулярный бутадиенстирольный сополимер - 3,0 - 5,0 Канифоль - 2,0 - 4,0 Антиоксидант фенольного или аминного типа - 1,0 - 2,0 Сиккатив - 3,0 - 5,0 Минеральный наполнитель - 10,0 - 40,0 Органический растворитель - 60,0 - 80,0и ...

Propylenblockcopolymerzusammensetzung, mit einem Hydroxylgruppen-haltigen Propylen-Oligomer

Abwaschbares Lacksystem zum Bedrucken eines Substrats, Substrat und Verfahren zum Herstellen des abwaschbaren Lacksystems mit mehreren Schritten sowie Recyclingverfahren mit mehreren Schritten

Die Erfindung betrifft ein mit Wasser entfernbares Lacksystem zum Bedrucken eines Substrats umfassend eine mittig angeordnete Druckfarbschicht und eine deckend angeordnete Klarlackschicht, mit einer direkt auf dem Substrat gelegenen Primer-Schicht, welche einen polymeren Primer enthält und auf dem Substrat haftet, wobei der polymere Primer ionische Endgruppen aufweist sowie Substrat und Verfahren zum Herstellen des mit Wasser entfernbaren Lacksystems mit mehreren Schritten sowie Recyclingverfahren mit mehreren Schritten.

IN WASSER SOWIE ORGANISCHEN LÖSUNGSMITTELN LÖSLICHE ODERZUMINDEST DISPERGIERBARE GRADIENTENCOPOLYMERE

VERWENDUNG VON BLOCKCOPOLYMEREN MIT PHOSPHAT- UND/ODER PHOSPHONATGRUPPEN ALS HAFTVERMITTLER ODER ALS KORROSIONSSCHUTZMITTEL FÜR EINE METALLOBERFLÄCHE

Crosslinkable low viscosity star polymer blends

A crosslinkable low viscosity short arm star polymer blend made by anionically polymerizing a conjugated diene and, optionally, a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon to form living polymer arms and coupling said arms with a coupling agent for star polymers and blending said star polymer with a compatible organic liquid such that the amount of organic liquid in the blend ranges from 5 to 50 percent by weight. A preferred embodiment is an epoxidized version which is selectively epoxidized at the exterior sections of the polymer to enhance the crosslinkability of the polymer. The polymer may comprise hydroxy, carboxy, amine or phenolic groups. The organic liquid may react with the polymer.

Improvements in or relating to Adhesives, Metal Primers and Protective Coatings

... 1,181,807. Coated metal surfaces. DUNLOP CO. Ltd. 16 Oct., 1967 [18 Oct., 1966], No. 46637/66. Heading B2K. [Also in Division C3] A metal primer comprises 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic block copolymer of formula A-(B-A) n in which A represents a non-elastomeric polymer block, B represents an elastomeric polymer block and n is an integer of 1 to 10 and 10 to 1,000 parts by weight of a chlorinated natural rubber. In the example, a thin metal strip is coated with a primer comprising a polystyrene-polybutadiene-polystyrene block copolymer, chlorinated rubber and toluene.

WATER LACQUER WITH CARBONATE AMINE NETWORKING, ITS MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND A FROM THIS IT PRESERVATION HARDENED LACKFILM

PIGMENT COMPOSITION CONTAINING ATRP OF POLYMERS

MEHRSCHICHTIGE VERPACKUNGSFOLIE AUF MEHRSCHICHTIGE VERPACKUNGSFOLIE AUF POLYPROPYLENBASIS, SOWIE DEREN VERWENDUNG POLYPROPYLENBASIS, SOWIE DEREN VERWENDUNG

COATING COMPOSITIONS

LIGHT-STABILIZED, STAR SHAPED POLYMERIZED MICRO PARTICLES.

MULTILEVEL PACKING FOIL ON MULTILEVEL PACKING FOIL ON POLYPROPYLENE BASIS, AS WELL AS THEIR USE POLYPROPYLENE BASIS, AS WELL AS THEIR USE

A ABC BLOCK POLYMER DISPERSING AGENT ABSTENTION PIGMENT DISPERSIONS

PIGMENT DISPERSING AGENT FROM HETERO-CYCLIC GROUPS OF ABSTENTIONS ACRYLIC BLOCK COPOLYMERS

LOCAL ADMINISTRATION OF FIBRINOLYSE STRENGTHENING MEANS

Thermosetting compositions containing hydroxy functional polymers prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization

Multi-purpose cationic and associative polymers and compositions containing them and their method of preparation

A method of toughening thermoplastic polymers and thermoplastic compositions produced thereby

STAR POLYMER BLENDS

METHOD FOR DEPOSITING A POLYMER ONTO A SURFACE BY APPLYING A COMPOSITION ONTO SAID SURFACE

Optical waveguide thermoplastic elastomer coating

Dispersions containing living radicals

Use of an amphiphilic block copolymer as adhesion promoters of film-forming aqueous compositions on a low-energy surface

Aqueous, heat curable coating compounds, its preparation and its use

Pigment dispersions containing ABC-block polymer dispersant

Coating agent

LIGHT-STABILIZED STAR POLYMER MICROPARTICLES

RAPID DRYING LACQUERS CONTAINING TRIBLOCK COPOLYMER FOR RHEOLOGY CONTROL

This invention relates to rapid drying lacquers that are particularly useful for automotive OEM refinish applications. The lacquer includes a novel acrylic triblock copolymer as a replacement material for all or part of the cellulose acetate butyrate binder component. This invention is also directed to a process for producing coatings from the rapid drying lacquers. These lacquers are especially useful in providing chip and humidity resistant coatings, especially metallic effect coatings, having excellent adhesion and down flop or metallic effect.

USE OF POLYACRYLATE-MODIFIED POLYSILOXANES AS LEVELLING AGENTS IN COATING COMPOSITIONS

The invention relates to the use of block copolymers as levelling agents for surface coatings, having a weight- average molecular weight of from 1000 to 100000. The levelling agent is a linear or branched block copolymer composed of a polysiloxane block and one or more blocks prepared from ethylenically unsaturated monomers by controlled free-radical addition polymerization. The invention also relates to coating compositions which comprise the levelling agent.

COATED ARTICLES

The invention relates to novel composite materials comprising (a) an inorganic or organic bulk material having attached to its surface at least one polyionic material that comprises covalently bound initiator moieties for radical polymerization; and (b) a hydrophilic surface coating obtainable by applying one or more different ethylenically unsaturated hydrophilic monomers or macromonomers to the bulk material surface provided with the initiator radicals and polymerizing said monomers or macromonomers. The composite materials of the invention have desirable characteristics regarding adherence to the substrate, durability, hydrophilicity, wettability, biocompatibility and permeability and are thus useful for the manufacture of biomedical articles such as ophthalmic devices.

AN ACRYLIC COMPOSITION AND A METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME VIA FREE-RADICAL POLYMERIZATION

An acrylic composition, or star acrylic polymer, includes the reaction product of an initiator, a first compound, and a highly-branched, polyfunctional core molecule. The initiator has a radical- forming portion and a functional group. The first compound, which includes a vinyl functional group, is reactive with the initiator to form a functionalized intermediate. The core molecule is reactive with the functionalized intermediate to form the acrylic composition. A method of forming the acrylic composition via free-radical polymerization includes the steps of reacting the initiator and the first compound to form the functionalized intermediate, and reacting the core molecule with the functionalized intermediate to form the acrylic composition.

PHOTOCHROMIC ARTICLE

Disclosed are articles having a thermoplastic photochromic coating. The articles exhibit a Bayer Abrasion ratio of at least 2 and desirable photochromic properties, i.e., the formation of darker activated colors and faster rates of photochromic activation and fade when irradiated with ultraviolet light.

COATING COMPOSITIONS FOR ADHESION TO OLEFINIC SUBSTRATES

LIGHT REFLECTIVE, SELF-ASSEMBLING BLOCK COPOLYMER FILM OR COATING, METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF

A multilayer light reflective self assembly film or coating which reflects light of a desired wavelength is obtained by blending block copolymer fractions of different molecular weight. The colour of light reflected by the film or coating depends on the relative amounts of the block copolymers in the blend. Thus, the colour of the reflected light is selectable by varying the relative amounts of the block copolymers in the blend. The polymers may be cross-linked by means of a suitable cross-linking agent. Applications of the film or coating include anti- counterfeiting devices.

BLOOD-COMPATIBLE AND BACTERIA-REPELLENT BLOCK COPOLYMER

Disclosed are a block copolymer comprising a blocks A which carries sulfonate and carboxyl groups and a polyurethane or polyester block B, and a composition of this block copolymer and a further polymer. Also disclosed is a process for the preparation of the block copolymer in which a copolymer C having a hydroxyl group or amino group in addition to sulfonate and carboxyl groups is reacted with a polyurethane D having terminal isocyanate groups or a polyester D having terminal carboxylic acid chloride groups. Further disclosed is a product which is coated entirely or partly with the block copolymer or is made entirely or partly of the block copolymer for medical, hygiene, industrial, foodstuffs or bioengineering purposes.

POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS, AND THE PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF

A substantially non-gelled polymeric composition is disclosed and comprises the reaction product of an A polymer which is an addition polymer having 3.5 or more reactive functional groups per polymer chain and a B polymer having about 2 to about 3 functional groups per polymer chain that are co-reactive with the reactive functional group of the A polymer. Also disclosed is a process for preparing such polymeric compositions, powder coatings and 100 % solids ink resins prepared with such polymeric compositions, and a method for deglossing a powder coating using such polymeric compositions.

Abziehbare Beschichtungszusammensetzung

АГРОХИМИЧЕСКИЙ ОРГАНИЧЕСКИЙ КРИСТАЛЛ С ПОКРЫТИЕМ ИЗ МИЦЕЛЛ И СПОСОБ НАНЕСЕНИЯ ТАКОГО ПОКРЫТИЯ НА УКАЗАННЫЙ КРИСТАЛЛ

Настоящее изобретение относится к способу нанесения на агрохимический органический кристалл покрытия из мицелл, содержащих AB-блок-сополимер. Способ включает обработку агрохимического органического кристалла неполярной жидкостью, содержащей мицеллы. Указанный AB-блок-сополимер содержит: (i) первый гидрофобный блок A, выбранный из группы, включающей гомополимер из акрилатного или алкилакрилатного мономера; сополимера, содержащего два или три различных мономера, выбранных из акрилатных или алкилакрилатных мономеров; гомополимера из стирольного производного; сополимера, содержащего два различных мономера, выбранных из стирольных производных; и статистического, чередующегося, градиентного или блок-сополимера, содержащего мономеры, выбранные из акрилатных мономеров, алкилакрилатных мономеров и стирольных производных; и (ii) либо второй гидрофобный блок B, либо гидрофильный блок B, характеризующийся иным сродством к жидкой среде, нежели блок A, в которой AB-сополимеры диспергированы таким образом ...

PACKAGING POUCH FOR FOOD PRODUCT WITH FLOW PROPERTIES

NEUTRAL LAYER POLYMERS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME

Method for producing telechelics having a wide molecular weight distribution

The invention relates to a controlled polymerization method for producing telechelics on the basis of (meth)acrylate, which have a wide, monomodal molecular weight distribution, and to the use thereof as binders in glues or sealing materials.

For preparing surface method

Nano-porous coatings and making methods

Methods for depositing multiple layers of nanoporous coatings and systems that implement those methods are disclosed.

Aqueous dispersion

Composition for forming upper layer film and method for producing phase separation pattern

Method for controlling the cycle of a nanostructured complex comprising a blend of block copolymers

Method of improving melt processing of thrmoplastic polymers and compositions produced thereby

PROCESS TO PROTECT FROM CORROSION AND/OR TO PREPARE WITH WORKING A METAL PART

METHOD FOR CREATING NANOSCALE STRUCTURES BY SELF-ASSEMBLY OF DI-BLOCK COPOLYMERS

METHOD FOR SURFACE PREPARATION

THICK FILM PROCESS FOR PRODUCING NANO-STRUCTURES OBTAINED FROM A BLOCK COPOLYMER COMPOSITION

METHOD FOR SELECTIVE ETCHING OF A BLOCK COPOLYMER

METHOD OF OBTAINING NANO-STRUCTURES FROM THICK FILMS OBTAINED FROM A COMPOSITION OF BLOCK COPOLYMERS

La présente invention concerne un procédé d'obtention de films nano-structurés obtenus à partir de copolymères à blocs présentant un indice de dispersité compris entre 1,1 et 2, bornes incluses, sans défauts de nano-structuration, sur une surface, pour que cette surface traitée puisse être utilisée en tant que masques pour des applications en microélectronique.

METHOD OF NANOSTRUCTURING A BLOCK COPOLYMER FILM FROM AN UNSTRUCTURED BLOCK COPOLYMER BASED ON STYRENE AND METHYL METHACRYLATE, AND RIGGING BLOCKS NANO-STRUCTURE

METHOD FOR OBTAINING FILMS ORDERED THICK AND HIGH PERIODS COMPRISING A BLOCK COPOLYMER

METHOD OF IMPROVING THE UNIFORMITY OF CRITICAL DIMENSION OF FILMS ORDERED BLOCK COPOLYMERS

La présente invention concerne un procédé de contrôle de l'uniformité de dimension critique de films ordonnés de copolymères à blocs à l'échelle nanométrique. L'invention concerne également les compositions utilisées pour contrôler l'uniformité de dimension critique de films ordonnés de copolymères à blocs et les films ordonnés ainsi obtenus pouvant être utilisés en particulier comme masques dans le domaine de la lithographie.

PROCESS TO PROTECT FROM CORROSION AND/OR TO PREPARE WITH WORKING A METAL PART

Procédé dans lequel on applique un film de copolymère séquencé ou greffé d'épaisseur inférieure ou égale à 5 mu qui comprend au moins une séquence dite "polaire" (i) et au moins une séquence dite "apolaire" (ii). Selon l'invention, les paramètres de solubilité des motifs monomères de la séquence apolaire (i) sont tous inférieurs ou égaux à 19,1 J**.cm**-3/2, et l'un au moins des motifs monomères de la séquence polaire (ii) est non ionique, présente un paramètre de solubilité supérieur à 19,11 J**.cm**-3/2 et représente au moins 5% en poids dans ledit copolymère.

SELF-ASSEMBLING METHOD FOR THE DIRECTED SELF-ASSEMBLY OF A BLOCK COPOLYMER HAVING A LOW GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURE

PROCEEDED OF PREPARATION Of an AQUEOUS DISPERSION OF POLYMER PARTICLES BY a RIDICALIZING PROCESS OF POLYMERIZATION IN DISPERSION, DISPERSIONS OBTAINED AND COATINGS PREPARE WITH THOSE.

Procédé de préparation d'une dispersion aqueuse de particules de polymères, comprenant plusieurs étapes de polymérisation par voie radicalaire d'au moins un monomère polymérisable par voie radicalaire, réalisées dans un milieu de polymérisation dispersé comprenant une phase aqueuse liquide continue et une phase organique liquide, dans lequel au moins une des étapes est une étape de polymérisation radicalaire contrôlée et au moins une des étapes est une étape de polymérisation radicalaire classique, conventionnelle. Dispersions ainsi obtenues. Compositions de revêtement contenant lesdites dispersions telles que peintures ; compositions pour le revêtement des textiles, du cuir, des non tissés ; compositions pour le revêtement du papier ; compositions adhésives. Film ou revêtement obtenus à partir de ces compositions présentant une température minimale de filmification (TMF) basse, et une température de « blocking » supérieure d'au moins 50°C à la TMF.

PROCESS FOR CHECKING IN A FILM INSTRUCTS BLOCK COPOLYMERS

La présente invention concerne un procédé de réduction du nombre de défauts dans un film ordonné d'une composition comprenant un copolymère à blocs (BCP) déposée sur une surface sans dégradation des autres paramètres critiques de structuration (cinétique, épaisseur, uniformité de dimension critique) et ce quelle que soit l'orientation des nano-domaines (perpendiculaire au substrat, parallèle au substrat , etc) ; cette composition présentant un produit x effectif*N (avec x effectif = paramètre de Flory Huggins entre les blocs considérés, et N, le degré de polymérisation total de ces blocs) compris entre 10,5 et 40 ...

알콕시아민의 저온 라디칼 중합

... 본 발명은 저온, 통상적으로는 -50 ℃처럼 낮은 온도에서 알콕시아민을 니트록시드 환원제의 존재하에서 라디칼 중합하는 방법에 관한 것이다.

PHOTOCHROMIC ARTICLE

STICKY COMPOSITIONS THAT CONTAIN POLYMERIC ADDITIVES OF LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT

Composiciones adhesivas que comprenden (a) polímeros o copolímeros adhesivos preparados a partir de monomeros seleccionados entre el grupo que consiste en estireno, butadieno, acrilonitrilo, etileno, acetato de vinilo, ácido acrílico, ésteres de ácido acrílico, ácido metacrílico, ésteres de ácido metacrílico y sus combinaciones; y (b) entre 1 y 55 % sobre la base de peso seco de un aditivo polimérico que comprende un polímero de bajo peso molecular que tiene un peso molecular promedio numérico de 20.000 o menos y que comprende unidades polimerizadas de por lo menos un monomero etilénicamente insaturado y 5 por ciento en peso o menos de un monomero que contiene ácido polimerizado. En forma preferida, el aditivo polimérico es polimerizado en presencia de un agente de transferencia de cadena de quelato de metal. En ciertas realizaciones, el aditivo polimérico tiene una Tg de punto medio de por lo menos 0 degree Co más. Otras realizaciones de la presente invencion incluyen métodos para formar ...

mÉtodo para a produÇço de copolÍmeros triblocos aba À base de (met)acrilatos

Protein adsorption preventing agent, protein adsorption preventing film, and medical tool using same

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a protein adsorption preventing agent which has excellent film forming properties and water solubility, is capable of easily coating various substrates, and has an excellent protein adsorption preventing property. The purpose of the present invention is also to provide a protein adsorption preventing film using the protein adsorption preventing agent and a medical tool that includes the protein adsorption preventing film. Thus, provided are: a protein adsorption preventing agent comprising at least (A) a constituent unit represented by formula (1) (in the formula, R1 is a methyl group or an ethyl group and n is an integer of 1 to 10), and additionally including a polymer containing a hydrophobic group and an aqueous solvent; a protein adsorption preventing film using the protein adsorption preventing agent; and a medical tool that includes the protein adsorption preventing film.

OPTICAL FIBER COATING WITH NON-RADIATION-CURABLE ACRYLIC HARD-SOFT BLOCK COPOLYMER

An optical fiber coating composition that includes an acrylic copolymer. The acrylic copolymer is a block copolymer that includes two or more acrylic blocks. The two or more acrylic blocks differ in glass transition temperature (Tg). The acrylic copolymer may include an acrylic block with a Tg above 50 °C and an acrylic block with a Tg below 0 °C. Representative monomers from which the repeat units of the acrylic blocks are derived include alkyl(meth)acrylates. In one embodiment, the acrylic copolymer includes an acrylic block with repeat units derived from methylmethacrylate and an acrylic block derived from butylacrylate. The acrylic copolymer lacks urethane groups, lacks urea groups, lacks radiation-curable groups, and is otherwise unreactive with other components in the coating composition. The acrylic copolymer features high solubility in common acrylate-based radiation-curable coating compositions and can be provided at high concentrations in acrylate-based coating compositions.

METHOD FOR PREPARING A POLYMER PARTICLE DISPERSION IN AN AQUEOUS MEDIUM

The invention relates to a method for preparing an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles in an aqueous medium using a living macro-primer requiring a re-priming temperature lower than 1000°C. The particles thus obtained can be used in the field of surface coatings.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING ABA-TRIBLOCK COPOLYMERS WITH A BIMODAL B-BLOCK

The invention relates to a controlled polymerization method for producing ABA-triblock copolymers on the basis of (meth)acrylate with A-blocks which have a narrow, monomodal molecular weight distribution and a B-block which has a bimodal molecular weight distribution, and to the use thereof as binders in glues and sealing materials.

COATING COMPOSITION HAVING CARBONATE-AMINE CROSS-LINKING, METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME, AND A CURED FILM THEREOF

The present invention is directed to a curable, water-based coating composition utilized in waterborne coating systems. The coating composition is the reaction product of a water-based copolymer prepared by free-radical polymerization, and a cross-linking agent. The copolymer is the reaction product of a first block and a second block. The first block is the reaction product of a first ethylenically unsaturated monomer, acrylic acid, and a second ethylenically unsaturated monomer, methyl methacrylate, as well as the reaction product of a vinylaromatic hydrocarbon monomer, diphenylethylene. The second block is the reaction product of a plurality of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, styrene, 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate, cyclohexyl methacrylate, and carbonate-modified glycidyl methacrylate including a carbonate functional group. The cross-linking agent, triaminononane, includes amino functional groups that react with the carbonate functional group to establish a coating composition having ...

USE OF AN AMPHIPHILIC BLOCK COPOLYMER AS ADHESION PROMOTERS OF FILM-FORMING AQUEOUS COMPOSITIONS ON A LOW-ENERGY SURFACE

The invention concerns the use of amphiphilic block copolymer, comprising at least a hydrophilic block and at least a hydrophobic block, as additive for film-forming aqueous compositions such as, in particular, paint, latex or sealant optionally containing silicone to provide or promote adhesion to said compositions on a low-energy surface such as a plastic or thermoplastic polymer surface. The invention also concerns the film-forming aqueous compositions comprising said amphiphilic block copolymers.

ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ONIUM SALT GROUP-CONTAINING POLYMERS PREPARED BY ATOM TRANSFER RADICAL POLYMERIZATION

L'invention concerne une composition thermodurcissable qui comprend une phase résineuse dispersée dans un milieu aqueux, la phase résineuse comprenant a) un polymère non gélifié contenant un groupe d'hydrogène actif qui comprend des groupes de sels onium, le polymère étant préparé par polymérisation radicalaire à transfert d'atome en présence d'un initiateur possédant au moins un groupe capable de transfert radicalaire et b) un agent de durcissement possédant au moins deux groupes fonctionnels pouvant réagir avec les groupes d'hydrogène actif de a). Les polymères contenant un groupe d'hydrogène actif des compositions thermodurcissables, préparés par polymérisation radicalaire à transfert d'atome, possèdent des distributions moléculaires étroites et une architecture des polymères bien définie et spécialement conçue qui permet d'assurer une plus grande densité de réticulation et une meilleure dispersabilité des compositions thermodurcissables. -'invention concerne aussi des procédés pour ...

COATING COMPOSITION

A tinting composition for tinting a surface which includes a solvent, a film former, and a pigment, such as iron oxide, titanium dioxide, mica, calcium sodium borosilicate, organic constituent containing pigments, inorganic constituent containing pigments, fluorescent constituent containing pigments, phosphorescent constituent containing pigments, luminescent constituent containing pigments, ultraviolet absorbing pigments, mineral constituent containing pigments, amorphous glass oxides, polyacrylates, metal flakes, reflective pigments, and mixtures thereof. A method of tinting a surface which includes selecting a surface for tinting; mixing a solvent, a film former and a pigment to form a tinting composition; and applying the tinting composition to the surface.

Elastomeric coatings having hydrophobic and/or oleophobic properties

This disclosure deals with novel formulations to create highly durable hydrophobic, superhydrophobic, oleophobic and/or superoleophobic surfaces that can be nearly transparent. The formulations of this invention can be applied by -dip, spray and painting processes.

Multilayer polypropylene-based packaging film and its use

A packaging film which comprises a) a sealing ply comprising a mixture of a1) 40 to 80% by weight of a C2 -C3 random copolymer having a C2 content of 1-15% by weight or a2) 40 to 80% by weight of a polymer blend consisting of a2.1) 60 to 98% by weight of a crystalline copolymer of propylene with ethylene and/or an α-olefin of the general formula CH2 =CHR, where R is a linear or branched alkyl radical having 2-8 carbon atoms, containing 85-99.5% by weight of propylene, and a2.2) 2 to 40% by weight of a resilient copolymer of ethylene with propylene and/or an α-olefin of the general formula CH2 =CHR, containing 20-70% by weight of ethylene, or a3) 40 to 80% by weight of a highly amorphous polypropylene having a crystalline polypropylene fraction of up to 10% by weight with an enthalpy of fusion of not more than 40 J/g and a melt flow index between 0.1 and 100 g/10 min, where the polypropylene may be a homopolymer of propylene or a copolymer of propylene with one or more α-olefins and with ...

Photopolymerizable biodegradable hydrogels as tissue contacting materials and controlled-release carriers

Hydrogels of polymerized and crosslinked macromers comprising hydrophilic oligomers having biodegradable monomeric or oligomeric extensions, which biodegradable extensions are terminated on free ends with end cap monomers or oligomers capable of polymerization and cross linking are described. The hydrophilic core itself may be degradable, thus combining the core and extension functions. Macromers are polymerized using free radical initiators under the influence of long wavelength ultraviolet light, visible light excitation or thermal energy. Biodegradation occurs at the linkages within the extension oligomers and results in fragments which are non-toxic and easily removed from the body. Preferred applications for the hydrogels include prevention of adhesion formation after surgical procedures, controlled release of drugs and other bioactive species, temporary protection or separation of tissue surfaces, adhering of sealing tissues together, and preventing the attachment of cells to tissue ...

Antifogging coating composition and article coated therewith

An antifogging paint composition for forming an antifogging coating film without generation of the running water trace. The antifogging paint composition contains a block or grafted copolymer comprising a hydrophilic polymer part formed from a vinyl monomer having a cross-linking functional group and a water-soluble vinyl monomer, and a hydrophobic polymer part formed from a non water-soluble vinyl monomer, and an acidic alkyl phosphate.

AQUEOUS OLIGOMER / POLYMER EMULSION WITH CATIONIC FUNCTIONALITY

An aqueous emulsion comprising at least a covalently bound vinyl oligomer and vinyl polymer, wherein said vinyl oligomer comprises 5 to 85 mol % of vinyl monomers bearing quaternary ammonium ion functional groups or quaternisable amine functional groups and is obtained by a controlled radical polymerisation of at least one vinyl monomer via a reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer mechanism in solution in the presence of a control agent and a source of free radicals; wherein said vinyl polymer is obtained by emulsion polymerisation of vinyl monomers in the presence of the vinyl oligomer; wherein the weight % ratio of vinyl oligomer to vinyl polymer is in the range of from 0.5:99.5 to 65:35.

Block copolymer comprising catechol segment and inorganic nanoparticles coated by said block copolymer, as well as method for producing block copolymer comprising catechol segment and method for producing inorganic nanoparticles coated by said block copolymer

Provided is a block copolymer that makes it possible to produce inorganic nanoparticles that can be dispersed in an organic solvent, the inorganic nanoparticles being of uniform size and a reducing agent not having to be used. A block copolymer including a catechol segment represented by formula (1).

HARDENED MATERIALS, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF, AND USE THEREOF

DISPERSED PHASE POLYMERISATION OF HALOGENATED VINYL MONOMERS IN THE PRESENCE OF LIVE REACTIVE STABILISERS

SURFACE POLYMERISATION PROCESS AND POLYMER PRODUCT USING RAFT AGENT

A polyolefin resin composition

The present invention relates to the use of a polyolefin resin composition comprising a random copolymer of an alkenylsilane compound and an -olefin compound as a material for adhesion or a coating material.

(Poly)oxyalkylene block silyl ester copolymer, antifouling coating composition, antifouling coating formed from antifouling coating composition, antifouling method using antifouling coating composition and hull or underwater structure covered with antifouling coating

Crosslinkable waterborne dispersions of hydroxy functional polydiene polymers and amino resins

Aqueous heat curable coating composition, its preparation and use

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To ensure superior wettability and dispersion stability of a pigment by incorporating a substrate with a magnetic coating contg. a two-phase star block copolymer having pendant dispersible groups on the surface. SOLUTION: This magnetic recording medium contains a polymer binder made of a star block copolymer presented by the formula (A-B)m-X, wherein X is a multifunctional coupling part, (A-B)'s are polymer bonding radicals extending radially from the part X, (m) is at least 3 on average, A is a rigid glassy polymer segment, B is a flexible rubberlike polymer segment and the segment A is not compatible with the segment B. COPYRIGHT: (C)1997,JPO ...

ПОЛИМЕР (ВАРИАНТЫ), СПОСОБ ЕГО ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ, КОМПОЗИЦИЯ ДЛЯ КОСМЕТИЧЕСКИХ И БЫТОВЫХ ПРЕПАРАТОВ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

... 1. Полимер, являющийся продуктом полимеризации смеси мономеров, включающей (а) по крайней мере один аминозамещенный виниловый мономер; (6) по крайней мере один гидрофобный неионный виниловый мономер; (в) по крайней мере один ассоциативный виниловый мономер, выбранный из по крайней мере одного соединения общей формулы (III) где R2 каждый независимо означает Н, метил, -С(O)ОН или -C(O)OR3; R3означает (С1-С30)алкил; А означает -СН2С(O)O-, -С(O)O-, -О-, -CH2O-, -NHC(O)NH-, -C(O)NH-, -Ar-(CE2)Z-NHC(O)O-, -Ar-(CE2)Z-NHC(O)NH- или -СН2CH2NHC(О)-; Ar означает двухвалентный арил; Е означает Н или метил; z равно 0 или 1; k равно целому числу от 0 до приблизительно 30 и m равно 0 или 1, при условии, что, если k равно 0, m равно 0, и если k находится в диапазоне от 1 до приблизительно 30, m равно 1; (R4-O)n означает полиоксиалкилен, который является гомополимером, статистическим сополимером или блоксополимером, содержащим (С2-С4)оксиалкиленовые звенья, где R4 означает С2H4, С3Н6, С4Н8или их смесь и ...

Битумно-полимерная композиция

Изобретение относится к лакокрасочной промышленности, а именно к получению материалов для изготовления покрытий с повышенной прочностью сцепления , которые могут быть использованы для защиты основания пола автомашины от атмосферных воздействий. Целью изобретения является повышение хладостойкое™. Повышение адгезии к металлу, абразиво- стойкости, устойчивости к раствору NaCI и повышение хладостойкости достигается новым составом, включающим, мае,ч.: нефтяной битум 22-32; бутадиен-стирольный термоэластопласт 40-60; бутилкаучук 40- 60; окисленный петролатум 40-60; присадка АКОР-1, являющаяся нитрованным мине- . ральным маслом АС-95, нейтрализованным гидроокисью кальция в присутствии стеариновой кислоты 8-12; алюминиевая пудра 40-60, каменноугольный ксилол 16-24; N- ...

HÄRTBARE BESCHICHTUNGEN MIT GERINGER DURCHLÄSSIGKEIT FÜR SCHWEFELHALTIGE GASE

Wässriges, hitzehärtbares Überzugsmittel, dessen Herstellung und Verwendung

BESCHICHTETE GEGENSTÄNDE

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Telechelen mit einer bimodalen Molekulkargewichtsverteilung

Die Erfindung betrifft ein kontrolliertes Polymerisationsverfahren zur Herstellung von Telechelen auf (Meth)acrylatbasis, die eine bimodale Molekulargewichtsverteilung aufweisen, sowie deren Verwendung als Bindemittel in Klebstoffen oder Dichtmassen.

Verfahren zur Herstellung von AB-Diblockcopolymeren mit einem bimodalen verteilten A-Block

Die Erfindung betrifft ein kontrolliertes Polymerisationsverfahren zur Herstellung von AB-Diblockcopolymeren auf (Meth)acrylatbasis mit einem B-Block, der eine enge, monomodale Molekulargewichtsverteilung aufweist, und einem A-Block, der eine breite, monomodale Molekulargewichtsverteilung aufweist, sowie deren Verwendung zum Beispiel als Bindemittel in Klebstoffen oder Dichtmassen.

Verbundklebstoff zum Kleben von Materialien mit verschiedenen Ausdehnungseigenschaften

GELE ZUR VERKAPSELUNG VON BIOLOGISCHEN MATERIALIEN

Process for producing block copolymer pigment dispersants

The present invention is a process for producing a linear block copolymer, useful as a dispersant for pigment, wherein the block copolymer comprises acetoacetyl amine functional groups which serve as pigment anchoring groups. The linear block copolymer can be an AB, ABC, or ABA block copolymer. The linear block copolymer produced by the present invention can be useful in dispersing and stabilizing a wide range of pigments in solvent based systems, and are particularly useful in providing pigment dispersions that are used in coating compositions for automobiles and trucks, where they provide improved efficiency of pigment use, lower paint viscosity, and reduced emission of volatile organic solvent.

Method for dispersing graphite-like nanoparticles

A method for dispersing graphite-like nanoparticles is described, wherein the graphite-like nanoparticles are dispersed in a continuous liquid phase while applying energy in the presence of the dispersing agent, using dispersing agents consisting of block copolymers, at least one block of which bears aromatic side chains that are bound via aliphatic chain links to the main chain of the block copolymer.

Adhesion to plastic with block copolymers obtained using raft

An aqueous coating composition (which optionally can coat plastic substrates) the composition comprising a block copolymer and a polymer P; where the block copolymer comprises at least blocks [A] x [B] y ; where at least block [A] is obtained by a controlled radical polymerisation of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer via a reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) mechanism (optionally in solution in the presence of a control agent and a source of free radicals); and wherein block [A] comprises 20 to 100 mol % of ethylenically unsaturated monomer units bearing water-dispersing functional groups; wherein block [B] comprises 20 to 100 mol % of ethylenically unsaturated monomer units bearing plastic adhesion promoting functional groups; and wherein polymer P is prepared in the presence of blocks [A] x [B] y . The compositions may be used to coat plastic substrates, foam; surfaces having low surface energy, hydrophobic substrates and/or polyolefins.

Polymer blend composition and tunable actuators using the same

The present invention relates to one of energy conversion devices, actuator and a dielectric layer used in the actuator. The present invention provides a polymer blend composition capable of easily controlling the ability of converting electrical energy to mechanical energy, which is prepared by blending a piezoelectric polymer with a flexible elastomeric block copolymer showing an effective miscibility therewith, and a tunable actuator using the same.

Aqueous oligomer/polymer emulsion with cationic functionality

An aqueous emulsion comprising at least a covalently bound vinyl oligomer and vinyl polymer, wherein said vinyl oligomer comprises 5 to 85 mol % of vinyl monomers bearing quaternary ammonium ion functional groups or quaternisable amine functional groups and is obtained by a controlled radical polymerisation of at least one vinyl monomer via a reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer mechanism in solution in the presence of a control agent and a source of free radicals; wherein said vinyl polymer is obtained by emulsion polymerisation of vinyl monomers in the presence of the vinyl oligomer; wherein the weight % ratio of vinyl oligomer to vinyl polymer is in the range of from 0.5:99.5 to 65:35.

Process for obtaining low free monomer levels in a block copolymer emulsion prepared with (reverse) iodine transfer polymerisation

A process for obtaining an aqueous emulsion comprising a block copolymer by the solution polymerisation of vinyl monomers to obtain block [B] in the presence of a) a radical precursor; and b) an iodine atom containing block [A]; where block [A] and [B] together comprise 0 to 2 wt % of methacrylic acid; where block [A] and block [B] together comprise ≧2.5 wt % of vinyl monomers bearing ionic or potentially ionic water-dispersing groups not including methacrylic acid; and performing a post polymerisation reaction on the block copolymer emulsion obtained in step II; and wherein said aqueous emulsion has a free vinyl monomer level <1000 ppm when having a solids content of ≧20 wt %.

Polysiloxane block copolymers and use thereof in cosmetic formulations

The present invention relates to specific polyorganosiloxane block copolymers obtainable by radical polymerization, and to the use of the polyorganosiloxane block copolymers for the preparation of cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions or body care compositions.

Elastic films and laminates

This invention relates to methods of forming an elastic, breathable film/nonwoven layer laminate. In particular, the invention pertains to elastic polymer compositions that can be more easily processed on cast film lines, extrusion lamination or coating lines. The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise an elastomeric polyolefin resin and a high pressure low density type resin.

POLYOLEFIN ELASTOMER COMPOSITION FOR ARTIFICIAL LEATHER APPLICATIONS

The present invention relates to a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer composition in powder form comprising (i) an olefin block copolymer or (ii) a substantially linear ethylene polymer and/or a linear ethylene polymer and propylene polymer blend. Said composition demonstrates good pulverizing and flow characteristics at ambient temperature. In another aspect, this invention relates to a process for preparing said thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer powder and applications for using said powder. In a further aspect, this invention relates to paper transfer molding said thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer composition into artificial leather, particularly for skins for automotive interior applications such as instrument panels. 1. A powdered thermoplastic polyolefin composition comprising one or more polymeric materials comprising one or more soft segment and one or more hard segment , said composition is for application to a release paper to form a supported or unsupported artificial leather wherein said composition has a Shore A hardness greater than 75 , a Tg less than −45° C. , and a distinct melting peak greater than 95° C. as determined by DSC.2. The thermoplastic polyolefin composition of comprises [ {'br': None, 'i': T', 'd', 'd', 'T', 'd', 'd, 'sub': m', 'm, 'sup': 2', '2, '>−2002.9+4538.5()−2422.2()or >−6553.3+13735()−7051.7(); or'}, '(i.a) has a weight average molecular weight/number average molecular weight ratio (Mw/Mn) from about 1.7 to about 3.5, at least one melting peak (Tm) in degrees Celsius, and a density (d) in grams/cubic centimeter (g/cc), wherein the numerical values of Tm and d correspond to the relationship, [{'br': None, 'i': T>−', 'H', 'H, 'Δ0.1299(Δ)+62.81 for Δgreater than zero and up to 130 J/g,'}, {'br': None, 'i': T≧', 'H, 'Δ48° C. for Δgreater than 130 J/g,'}], '(i.b) has a Mw/Mn from about 1.7 to about 3.5, and is characterized by a heat of fusion (ΔH) J/g and a delta quantity, ΔT, in degrees Celsius defined as the temperature ...

COMPOSITION FOR FLEXIBLE MEMBRANES

A composition including a styrene block copolymer, a polar-modified styrene block copolymer, plant fibers and a polyolefin solid at 25° C., and to molded bodies, especially membranes, produced from such compositions. 1. A composition comprisinga) 20-90% by weight styrene block copolymer, selected from the group consisting of styrene/isoprene block copolymer (SIS), styrene/ethylene-butylene/styrene block copolymer (SEBS), styrene/ethylene-propylene/styrene block copolymer (SEPS) and styrene/ethylene-propylene block copolymer (SEP);b) 0.08-10% by weight polar modified styrene block copolymer;c) 1-50% by weight plant fibers; andd) 0.05-20% by weight polyolefin that is solid at 25° C.2. The composition according to claim 1 , further comprising:e) 4-45% by weight of:soft resin with a softening point between −10° C. and 40° C., measured according to the ring and ball method of DIN EN 1238and/ormineral oil, in particular naphthenic mineral oil.3. The composition according to claim 2 , wherein the soft resin has a softening point between 0 and 25° C.4. The composition according to claim 2 , wherein the soft resin is a hydrocarbon resin.5. The composition according to claim 2 , further comprising:f) 4-45% by weight mineral oil.6. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the plant fibers have a cellulose content of more than 30% by weight claim 1 , based on the total weight of the plant fibers.7. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the plant fibers have a ratio of the length of the plant fibers to the diameter of the plant fibers of 3:1-20:1.8. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polyolefin has a softening point between 70° C. and 170° C. claim 1 , measured according to the ring and ball method of DIN EN 1238.9. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polyolefin is a thermoplastic poly-α-olefin.10. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the % by weight of polar modified styrene block copolymer: plant fibers is 0. ...

Thermochromic Resin Composite, Method For Adjusting Clouding Point Of Thermochromic Resin Composite, And Dimmer

Disclosed are a thermochromic resin composite and a dimmer allowing easy adjustment of a clouding point. The thermochromic resin composite is predominantly composed of an aqueous medium, an amphiphilic linear polymer changeable between a transparent state and an opaque state in the aqueous medium depending on temperature, and an amphiphilic endless polymer changeable between a transparent state and an opaque state in the aqueous medium depending on temperature, and the amphiphilic linear polymer and the amphiphilic endless polymer in the aqueous medium have one clouding point, the clouding point changing in accordance with a mixing ratio of the amphiphilic linear polymer to the amphiphilic endless polymer.

AQUEOUS BASED PROCESS TO FABRICATE NANOSTRUCTURED BLOCK COPOLYMER FILMS

The present invention provides a method to transfer block copolymers from water immiscible organic phase to aqueous phase using a phase transfer agent. At higher concentrations, micellar networks of the block copolymers were obtained in the aqueous solution that can be coated onto a variety of substrates. Block copolymer films showed very good antifouling properties. The phase transferred block copolymers can be used to synthesize encapsulated nanoparticle aggregates for biodiagnostic imaging applications. The phase transferred block copolymer micelles can be used to encapsulate active compounds. The invention has applications in drug delivery, crop protection, and medical device coating. 1. A method of transferring a block copolymer from an organic phase to an aqueous phase comprising:a) dissolving an amphiphilic block copolymer in an organic solvent or a mixture thereof; andb) transferring the amphiphilic block copolymer to an aqueous solution in the presence of a phase transfer agent to obtain a micellar solution.2. The method of wherein said amphiphilic block copolymer is selected from the group consisting of a diblock claim 1 , a triblock claim 1 , and a multiblock copolymer.3. The method of wherein said multiblock copolymer includes tetrablock copolymers to heptablock copolymers.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the block copolymer is selected from the group comprising polystyrene-block-poly(2-vinyl pyridine)-block-poly(ethylene oxide) claim 1 , polystyrene-block-poly(4-vinyl pyridine)-block-poly(ethylene oxide) claim 1 , polystyrene-block-poly(2-vinyl pyridine)-block-poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) claim 1 , polystyrene-block-poly(2-vinyl pyridine)-block-poly(ethylene oxide) claim 1 , and poly(t-butyl styrene-b-hydrogenated isoprene-b-sulfonated styrene-b-hydrogenated isoprene-b-t-butyl styrene).5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the molecular weight of the block copolymer is from about 1 claim 1 ,000 g/mol to about 1 claim 1 ,000 claim 1 ,000 g/mol.6. The ...

POLYOLEFIN-BASED RESIN COMPOSITION

Provided is a polyolefin-based resin composition capable of obtaining a molded product having a high modulus of elongation and a low coefficient of linear expansion. The polyolefin-based resin composition includes a polyolefin-based resin containing either one or both of an acid-modified polyolefin-based resin and a polyolefin-based resin with a hydroxyl group, and flaked graphite. The flaked graphite is uniformly dispersed in the polyolefin-based resin. As a result, a molded product formed by using the polyolefin-based resin composition has excellent mechanical strength such as a high modulus of elongation, a low coefficient of linear expansion, and high dimensional stability, and can be used for various applications such as a material that is suitable for use as the exterior panels of automobiles or a steel sheet replacement material. 1. A polyolefin-based resin composition , comprising a polyolefin-based resin containing either one or both of an acid-modified polyolefin-based resin and a polyolefin-based resin with a hydroxyl group , and flaked graphite.2. The polyolefin-based resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the flaked graphite has an oxygen content of 3 atm % or more.3. The polyolefin-based resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the flaked graphite has an oxygen content of 10 atm % or more.4. The polyolefin-based resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the acid-modified polyolefin-based resin is an unsaturated carboxylic acid-modified polyolefin-based resin.5. The polyolefin-based resin composition according to claim 4 , wherein the unsaturated carboxylic acid-modified polyolefin-based resin is a maleic acid-modified polyolefin-based resin.6. The polyolefin-based resin composition according to claim 5 , wherein the maleic acid-modified polyolefin-based resin is a maleic anhydride-modified polyolefin-based resin.7. The polyolefin-based resin composition according to claim 4 , wherein the unsaturated carboxylic acid-modified ...

THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPOSITIONS WITH PROGRAMMABLE END-OF-LIFE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

A polymer composition includes a block copolymer, at least one oligomeric solvent, and at least one solid additive. The block copolymer is mixed with the solvent and the solid additive at a temperature above 150° C. to form the polymer composition. The solid additive blooms to the surface of the polymer composition during the useable life of polymer composition, thereby decreasing the shelf-life and usable life of parts, such as golf club grips, created therefrom. 1. A polymer composition with predictable failure programmed therein comprises:a triblock copolymer;a low volatility liquid aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent;an aliphatic resin solvent having a glass transition temperature within the range of approximately 15° C. to 80° C.; andat least one solid additive selected from the group comprising a thermal stabilizer, an ultraviolet stabilizer, an antioxidant and a phenolic stabilizer,wherein the at least one solid additive is present in a concentration between approximately 0.1-1 wt % of the total weight of the polymer composition, andwherein the liquid aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent is mixed with the triblock copolymer at a temperature above approximately 150° C.2. The polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the triblock copolymer comprises between approximately 15-65 wt % polystyrene and has an ABA or ABC repeat structure with at least one glassy polystyrene endblock and at least one rubbery aliphatic midblock.3. The polymer composition of claim 2 , wherein the triblock copolymer is selected from the group consisting of SEBS claim 2 , SEPS claim 2 , SEEPS claim 2 , SBS claim 2 , SIS claim 2 , and SIBS.4. The polymer composition of wherein the solid additive comprises a mixture of a hindered phenolic antioxidant and an organophosphite stabilizer.5. The polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the triblock copolymer comprises a PMMA-PtBA-PMMA triblock copolymer.6. The polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the triblock copolymer comprises a polyethylene- ...

IMPACT-RESISTANT POLY(ARYLENE ETHER) RESINS WITH IMPROVED CLARITY

The present invention is directed to a composition that includes a poly(arylene ether), a radial block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic monomer and a conjugated diene, a linear block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic monomer and a conjugated diene, one or more optical enhancing agents, and a hydrocarbon resin. The composition is characterized by at least one of the following properties: a multiaxial impact of at least 20 joules as measured by ASTM D 3763-08, a percent haze of 15 percent or less as measured by ASTM D 1003-00, and a percent transmittance of 75 percent or more as measured by ASTM D 1003-00. 1. A composition comprising:(a) a poly(arylene ether);(b1) a radial block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic monomer and a conjugated diene; wherein the radial block copolymer has 50 to 70 weight percent of repeating units derived from the alkenyl aromatic monomer and a number average molecular weight of 50,000 to 70,000 atomic units;(b2) a linear block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic monomer and a conjugated diene; wherein the linear block copolymer has 55 to 70 weight percent of repeating units derived from the alkenyl aromatic monomer; wherein the ratio of (b1) to (b2) is 0.5:1 to 4:1;(c) one or more optical enhancing agents; and(d) a hydrocarbon resin selected from the group consisting of hydrogenated alicyclic hydrocarbon resins and hydrogenated terpene resins; (i) a multiaxial impact of at least 20 J as measured by ASTM D 3763-08;', '(ii) a percent haze of 15 percent or less as measured by ASTM D 1003-00; and', '(iii) a percent transmittance of 75 percent or more as measured by ASTM D 1003-00., 'wherein the composition is characterized by one or more of the following properties2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the poly(arylene ether) comprises 2 claim 1 ,6-dimethyl-1 claim 1 ,4-phenylene ether units claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,6-trimethyl-1 claim 1 ,4-phenylene ether units claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The composition of claim 2 , further ...

Comb-shaped graft copolymers and methods of manufacturing the same

The disclosed is a comb-shaped graft copolymer, including a back bone of PMMA and side chains of a random copolymer, a block copolymer, or a homopolymer polymerized of a monomer having a carbon-carbon double bond. The monomer can be alkyl acrylate, styrene, and the likes. The side chains terminal is grafted to a nitro-oxy compound.

RESIN COMPOSITION FOR PAVEMENT, AND ASPHALT COMPOSITION FOR PAVEMENT AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a resin composition for pavement which comprises at least an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer having a vinyl acetate content of 25 to 45% by weight, a melting temperature of 40 to 100° C. and a melt flow rate of not less than 400 g/10 min, a petroleum-based process oil having an aromatic ring-derived carbon content (CA) of 20 to 40%, and a teleblock polymer. The resin composition for pavement according to the present invention can be melted for a short period of time, and is excellent in wettability and adhesion to an aggregate, and can provide a paved surface having an excellent durability which is free from problems such as deformation in the summer season and occurrence of cracks in the winter season. 1. A resin composition for pavement comprising:an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer which has a vinyl acetate content of 25 to 45% by weight, a melting temperature of 40 to 100° C. and a melt flow rate of not less than 400 g/10 min,a petroleum-based process oil having an aromatic ring-derived carbon content (CA) of 20 to 40%, anda teleblock polymer.2. A resin composition for pavement according to claim 1 , wherein contents of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer claim 1 , the petroleum-based process oil and the teleblock polymer are 2 to 30% by weight claim 1 , 20 to 80% by weight and 2 to 20% by weight claim 1 , respectively.3. A resin composition for pavement according to claim 1 , wherein the teleblock polymer is a styrene-butadiene-styrene block polymer (SBS) and/or a styrene-isobutylene-styrene block polymer (SIS).4. A resin composition for pavement according to claim 1 , further comprising an aromatic petroleum resin having a softening point of 80 to 110° C. and an acid value of not more than 0.5 mg KOH/g in an amount of less than 20%.5. A resin composition for pavement according to claim 1 , further comprising a polyolefin-based wax having an acid value of 1.0 to 70 mg KOH/g in an amount of 0 to 10%.6. A resin composition for ...

Thin films organized in nanodomains on the basis of copolymers having polysaccharide blocks for applications in nanotechnology

A material (M) includes a substrate one of the surfaces of which is covered with a layer based on a block copolymer having a block (B) consisting of a polysaccharide and to its uses for electronics, in order to prepare organic electroluminescent diodes (OLEDs) or organic photovoltaic cells (OPV) or for designing detection devices (nanobiosensors, biochips).

Process for producing block polymer, coated pigment and aqueous pigment dispersion

Disclosed are an aqueous pigment dispersion containing at least a pigment, water, a high-molecular dispersant, and an alkali. The high-molecular dispersant is a diblock polymer having a formula (1) of A-B or a triblock polymer having a formula (2) of A-B-C. The diblock or triblock polymer is a diblock or triblock polymer obtained by polymerizing addition-polymerizable monomers with a radical generator while using an organic iodide as a polymerization initiating compound and an organic phosphorus compound, organic nitrogen compound or organic oxygen compound as a catalyst. Also disclosed are a production method and use of the aqueous pigment dispersion. With the high-molecular dispersant obtained by a simple living radical polymerization process free of the problems of conventional living radical polymerization and having a precisely-controlled molecular structure, the aqueous pigment dispersion can be obtained with the pigment dispersed in it.

METHACRYLIC RESIN COMPOSITION, RESIN MODIFIER, AND MOLDED ARTICLE

An object of the present invention is to provide a methacrylic resin composition which exhibits excellent flexibility, elasticity, impact resistance, and plasticity and moldability while transparency inherent to methacrylic resins is maintained. A methacrylic resin composition to be produced is composed of 10 to 99 parts by mass of a methacrylic resin (A) containing not less than 80 mass % of a methyl methacrylate unit and 90 to 1 part by mass of a block copolymer (B) containing 10 to 60 mass % of a methyl methacrylate polymer block (b1) and 90 to 40 mass % of an acrylate polymer block (b2) and having a refractive index of 1.485 to 1.495 (the total of (A) and (B) is 100 parts by mass). 1. A methacrylic resin composition , comprising:from 10 to 99 parts by mass of a methacrylic resin (A) comprising not less than 80 mass % of a methyl methacrylate unit andfrom 90 to 1 part by mass of a block copolymer (B) comprising from 10 to 60 mass % of a methyl methacrylate polymer block (b1) and from 90 to 40 mass % of an acrylate polymer block (b2),wherein the block copolymer (B) has a refractive index of from 1.485 to 1.495 and a total of (A) and (B) is 100 parts by mass.2. The methacrylic resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the acrylate polymer block (b2) is a copolymer block comprising from 50 to 90 mass % of an alkyl acrylate and from 50 to 10 mass % of an aromatic (meth)acrylate.3. The methacrylic resin composition according to claim 2 , wherein the aromatic (meth)acrylate is benzyl acrylate.4. The methacrylic resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the methacrylic resin composition is suitable for producing a 3-mm-thick molded article having a haze of not more than 2%.5. The methacrylic resin composition according to claim 4 , wherein the methacrylic resin composition comprises the acrylate polymer block (b2) in an amount of from 5 to 20 mass % and the methacrylic resin composition exhibits an MFR of not less than 20 g/10 min.6. A resin modifier claim ...

UNDERFILL MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE BY USING THE SAME

Provided is an underfill material which enables a semiconductor chip to be mounted at a low pressure, and a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device by using the underfill material. The method comprises: a semiconductor chip mounting step configured to mount a semiconductor chip having a solder bump on a substrate via an underfill film including a film forming resin having a weight average molecular weight of not more than 30000 g/mol and a molecular weight distribution of not more than 2.0, an epoxy resin, and an epoxy curing agent; and a reflow step configured to solder-bond the semiconductor chip and the substrate by a reflow furnace. The film forming resin of the underfill material has a weight average molecular weight of not more than 30000 g/mol and a molecular weight distribution of not more than 2.0, and accordingly, the viscosity at the time of heat melting can be reduced, and a semiconductor chip can be mounted at a low pressure. 1. An underfill material , comprising:a film forming resin having a weight average molecular weight of not more than 30000 g/mol, and a molecular weight distribution of not more than 2.0;an epoxy resin; andan epoxy curing agent.2. The underfill material according to claim 1 , wherein the above-mentioned epoxy curing agent is an acid anhydride.3. The underfill material according to claim 2 , wherein the above-mentioned film forming resin is a tri-block copolymer of p-hydroxystyrene and ethyl vinyl ether.4. The underfill material according to claim 3 , whereina composition ratio of the above-mentioned p-hydroxystyrene to the above-mentioned ethyl vinyl ether (p-hydroxystyrene/ethyl vinyl ether) is not less than 20/80 and not more than 70/30, andnot less than 15 parts by mass and not more than 90 parts by mass of the above-mentioned epoxy curing agent with respect to 100 parts by mass of epoxy resin are blended.5. The underfill material according to claim 3 , whereina composition ratio of the above-mentioned p-hydroxystyrene ...

ISOBUTYLENE-BASED BLOCK COPOLYMER COMPOSITION

The present invention relates to a resin composition containing (A) 100 parts by weight of an isobutylene-based block copolymer having an unsaturated bond and comprising (a) a polymer block mainly comprised of isobutylene and (b) a polymer block mainly comprised of an aromatic vinyl-based compound, and (B) 0.1-50 parts by weight of a polythiol compound having two or more thiol groups in one molecule, which aims to provide an isobutylene-based block copolymer composition superior in air barrier property, flexibility, toughness and adhesiveness to rubber, and further, an inner liner as an inner liner layer of a pneumatic tire, which does not require a vulcanization step and superior in the balance between air barrier property, flexibility and toughness, and adhesiveness to carcass. 1. A resin composition containing (A) 100 parts by weight of an isobutylene-based block copolymer having an unsaturated bond and comprising (a) a polymer block mainly comprised of isobutylene and (b) a polymer block mainly comprised of an aromatic vinyl-based compound , and (B) 0.1-50 parts by weight of a polythiol compound having two or more thiol groups in one molecule.2. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein (A) the isobutylene-based block copolymer having an unsaturated bond is one wherein β-pinene is copolymerized.3. The resin compound according to claim 1 , wherein (A) the isobutylene-based block copolymer having an unsaturated bond has an alkenyl group at the terminal.4. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein (A) the isobutylene-based block copolymer having an unsaturated bond is one wherein isoprene is copolymerized.5. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the block structure of (A) the isobutylene-based block copolymer having an unsaturated bond is a diblock form of (a)-(b) or a triblock form of (b)-(a)-(b).6. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein (A) the isobutylene-based block copolymer having an unsaturated bond has a ...

ELASTOMER COMPOSITION AND STOPPER FOR MEDICAL CONTAINER

The object of the present invention is to provide an elastomer composite creating a molded article having excellent heat resistance, anti-leakage and needle retaining properties. To attain the object, the present invention provides an elastomer composite comprising 100 parts by mass of a block copolymer mixture containing 10 to 90 parts by mass of a block copolymer A, and 90 to 10 parts by mass of a block copolymer P, with the total amount of said block copolymers A and P being 100 parts by mass, 100 to 300 parts by mass of a softener B, having a kinetic viscosity in the range of between 50 and 500 centistokes (cSt) at 40° C., 1 to 50 parts by mass of a propylene polymer C, having a modulus in bending in the range of between 1000 and 3000 MPa, and 1 to 50 parts by mass of an aromatic polymer D. 1. An elastomer composite comprising:100 parts by mass of a block copolymer mixture containing 10 to 90 parts by mass of a block copolymer A, and 90 to 10 parts by mass of a block copolymer P, with the total amount of said block copolymer A and said block copolymer P being 100 parts by mass;100 to 300 parts by mass of a softener B, having a kinetic viscosity in the range of between 50 and 500 centistokes (cSt) at 40° C.;1 to 50 parts by mass of a propylene polymer C, having a modulus in bending in the range of between 1000 and 3000 MPa;and 1 to 50 parts by mass of an aromatic polymer D;{'b': 1', '1', '1', '1', '2', '2', '2', '2, 'wherein said block copolymer A is a block copolymer which is a hydrogenated compound of a block copolymer Z, having one polymer block Y, being mainly composed of a conjugated diene monomer, and two polymer blocks X, being mainly composed of an aromatic vinyl monomer, each one at each end of said polymer block Y, said block copolymer A having a weight average molecular weight in the range of between 150,000 and 500,000, and containing 20 to 50% by mass of an aromatic vinyl monomer unit, and said block copolymer P is a block copolymer which is a ...

BLOCK COPOLYMER-CONTAINING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF REDUCING PATTERN

The present invention relates to a composition including: a component (A) being a block copolymer including a block Pbonded to one, or two or more blocks incompatible with the block Pand whose etching selectivity to the block Pis greater than one; and a component (B) being at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of a random copolymer and a homopolymer, wherein the polymer of the component (B) is compatible with at least one block other than the block Pwithin the blocks constituting the block copolymer of the component (A), and is incompatible with the block P. 1. A composition comprising:{'sub': A', 'A', 'A, 'a component (A) being a block copolymer including a block Pbonded to one, or two or more blocks incompatible with the block Pand whose etching selectivity to the block Pis greater than one; and'}a component (B) being at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of a random copolymer and a homopolymer,{'sub': A', 'A, 'wherein the polymer of the component (B) is compatible with at least one block other than the block Pwithin the blocks constituting the block copolymer of the component (A), and is incompatible with the block P, wherein'}{'sub': 'A', 'the etching selectivity of the polymer of the component (B) to the block Pis 1.1 or greater.'}2. The composition according to claim 1 , which includes 10 to 500 parts by weight of the polymer of the component (B) relative to 100 parts by weight of the block copolymer of the component (A).3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer of the component (B) has a greater Ohnishi parameter by 0.4 or more than that of the block P.4. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the block copolymer of the component (A) consists of a polystyrene and a poly(methyl methacrylate).5. The composition according to claim 4 , wherein the polymer of the component (B) is an acrylic polymer.6. The composition according to claim 4 , wherein the polymer of the component (B) has surface free ...

AQUEOUS HYBRID DISPERSIONS

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of an aqueous hybrid polymer dispersion comprising an auto-oxidatively crosslinkable polymer and an addition polymer. The invention further relates to the aqueous hybrid polymer dispersion obtainable by said process, the use thereof for the manufacture of coating compositions, ink compositions or adhesives and to coating compositions includes the hybrid polymer dispersion as a binder. The process includes a first polymerization step wherein a first hybrid polymer dispersion is formed by addition polymerization of vinyl monomers in the presence of dispersed auto-oxidatively crosslinkable polymer and a second polymerization step wherein secondary polymerization loci are provided in the first hybrid polymer dispersion to polymerise residual vinyl monomer of the first polymerisation step. The aqueous hybrid polymer dispersions have very low residual vinyl monomer content by achieving a high if not full conversion of the vinyl monomers at the end of the polymerization. 1. A process for the preparation of an aqueous hybrid polymer dispersion comprising a hybrid polymer of an auto-oxidatively crosslinkable polymer and an addition polymer , wherein in a first polymerization step a first hybrid polymer dispersion is formed by addition polymerization of vinyl monomers in the presence of dispersed auto-oxidatively crosslinkable polymer , wherein , in a second polymerization step secondary polymerization loci are provided in the first hybrid polymer dispersion to polymerise residual vinyl monomer of the first polymerisation step.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the first polymerization step is a mini-emulsion polymerisation.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the first polymerization step comprises the steps of: i. an aqueous dispersion of 10 to 90 wt % of the auto-oxidatively crosslinkable polymer (wt % relative to total polymer weight)', 'ii. 90 to 10 wt % vinyl monomers', 'iii. 1 to 15 wt % ...

Bleed Resistant, Oil-Extended Olefin Block Copolymer Composition with Precipitated Silica

Disclosed are oil-extended olefin block copolymer compositions with precipitated silica. The precipitated silica reduces oil-bleed while maintaining composition softness. 1. An oil-extended olefin block copolymer composition comprising:an olefin block copolymer that is an ethylene/α-olefin multi-block copolymer;an oil; anda precipitated silica.2. The composition of wherein the olefin block copolymer has a density from about 0.85 g/cc to about 0.88 g/cc.3. The composition of comprising from about 30 wt % to about 40 wt % olefin block copolymer claim 1 , from about 45 wt % to about 55 wt % oil claim 1 , and from about 10 wt % to about 30 wt % precipitated silica.4. The composition of wherein the precipitated silica is the sole filler.5. The composition of comprising an oil/precipitated silica pre-mix.6. The composition of wherein the pre-mix comprises from about 60 wt % to about 80 wt % oil and from about 40 wt % to about 20 wt % precipitated silica.7. The composition of having a Shore A hardness from about 5 to about 50.8. The composition of having a normalized oil-bleed index of less than 20 after 1 week at 23° C.9. The composition of having a normalized oil-bleed index (NOBI) of less than 30 after 3 weeks at 23° C.10. An oil-extended olefin block copolymer composition comprising:an olefin block copolymer;from 100 phr to 250 phr of an oil;from 30 phr to 100 phr of a precipitated silica; andthe composition has a Shore A hardness from 5 to 30 and a normalized oil-bleed index of less than or equal to 30 after three weeks at 23° C.11. The composition of comprising 150 phr oil.12. The composition of comprising from 60 phr to 100 phr precipitated silica.13. An oil-extended olefin block copolymer composition comprising:an olefin block copolymer;a propylene-based polymer;an oil; anda precipitated silica.14. The composition of wherein the propylene-based polymer is a propylene homopolymer.15. The composition of comprising from about 10 wt % to about 40 wt % olefin block ...

Bleed Resistant, Oil-Extended Olefin Block Copolymer Composition with Microcrystalline Wax

Disclosed are oil-extended olefin block copolymer compositions with microcrystalline wax. The microcrystalline wax reduces oil-bleed while maintaining composition softness. 1. An oil-extended olefin block copolymer composition comprising:an olefin block copolymer;an oil; anda microcrystalline wax.2. The composition of wherein the olefin block copolymer has a density from about 0.85 g/cc to about 0.88 g/cc.3. The composition of comprising from about 30 wt % to about 40 wt % olefin block copolymer claim 1 , from about 45 wt % to about 55 wt % oil claim 1 , and from about 10 wt % to about 30 wt % microcrystalline wax.4. The composition of wherein the composition is filler-free.5. The composition of comprising an oil/microcrystalline wax pre-mix.6. The composition of wherein the pre-mix comprises from about 60 wt % to about 80 wt % oil and from about 40 wt % to about 20 wt % microcrystalline wax.7. The composition of having a Shore A hardness from about 5 to about 50.8. The composition of having a normalized oil-bleed index of less than 30 after 1 week at 23° C.9. The composition of having a normalized oil-bleed index (NOBI) of less than 30 after 3 weeks at 23° C.10. An oil-extended olefin block copolymer composition comprising:an olefin block copolymer;from 100 phr to 250 phr of an oil;from 30 phr to 100 phr of a microcrystalline wax; andthe composition has a Shore A hardness from 5 to about 50 and a normalized oil-bleed index of less than or equal to 30 after three weeks at 23° C.11. The composition of comprising 150 phr oil.12. The composition of comprising from 60 phr to 100 phr microcrystalline wax.13. An oil-extended olefin block copolymer composition comprising:an olefin block copolymer; anda petrolatum.14. The composition of comprising from about 20 wt % to about 50 wt % olefin block copolymer and from about 80 wt % to about 50 wt % petroleum jelly.15. The composition of having a Shore A hardness from about 5 to about 50 and a normalized oil bleed index of less ...

RESIN COMPOSITION FOR LASER ENGRAVING, FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR FOR LASER ENGRAVING AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME

A resin composition for laser engraving that comprises (Component A) a block copolymer comprising a main chain skeleton obtained by step-growth polymerization and a main chain skeleton obtained by chain-growth polymerization; (Component B) a polymerizable compound; and (Component C) a polymerization initiator. 1. A resin composition for laser engraving , comprising:(Component A) a block copolymer comprising a main chain skeleton obtained by step-growth polymerization and a main chain skeleton obtained by chain-growth polymerization;(Component B) a polymerizable compound; and(Component C) a polymerization initiator.3. The resin composition for laser engraving according to claim 1 , wherein the main chain skeleton obtained by chain-growth polymerization is a skeleton obtained by chain-growth polymerization of an ethylenically unsaturated compound selected from the group consisting of an acrylic acid ester claim 1 , a methacrylic acid ester claim 1 , a styrene claim 1 , and acrylonitrile.4. The resin composition for laser engraving according to claim 2 , wherein the main chain skeleton obtained by chain-growth polymerization is a skeleton obtained by chain-growth polymerization of an ethylenically unsaturated compound selected from the group consisting of an acrylic acid ester claim 2 , a methacrylic acid ester claim 2 , a styrene claim 2 , and acrylonitrile.5. The resin composition for laser engraving according to claim 1 , wherein the main chain skeleton obtained by step-growth polymerization is a skeleton selected from the group consisting of a polyester skeleton claim 1 , a polyurethane skeleton claim 1 , a polyurethane urea skeleton claim 1 , a polyamide skeleton claim 1 , a polyalkylene glycol skeleton claim 1 , and a polysiloxane skeleton.6. The resin composition for laser engraving according to claim 2 , wherein the main chain skeleton obtained by step-growth polymerization is a skeleton selected from the group consisting of a polyester skeleton claim 2 , a ...

Low-Hardness, High-Strength Thermoplastic Elastomer with Good Abrasion Resistance and Diaphragm Including the Same

A thermoplastic elastomer includes (A) a hydrogenated triblock copolymer, (B) a non-aromatic oil, (C) a polyolefin resin, (D) an inorganic filler, (E) a polyphenylene ether resin, and (F) a silicone resin. The thermoplastic elastomer can have good abrasion resistance and antimicrobial activity while possessing low hardness and high strength. Also provided is a molded article using the thermoplastic elastomer. 1. A low-hardness , high-strength thermoplastic elastomer with good abrasion resistance , comprising:(A) a hydrogenated triblock copolymer;(B) a non-aromatic oil;(C) a polyolefin resin;(D) an inorganic filler;(E) a polyphenylene ether resin; and(F) a silicone resin.2. The thermoplastic elastomer according to claim 1 , further comprising (G) a metal (oxide)-containing agent.3. The thermoplastic elastomer according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic elastomer has a surface hardness (Shore A) of about 0.1 to about 50 A claim 1 , as measured in accordance with KS M 6518.4. The thermoplastic elastomer according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic elastomer comprises: about 100 parts by weight of a base resin comprising about 25 to about 55% by weight of the hydrogenated triblock copolymer (A) claim 1 , about 20 to about 50% by weight of the non-aromatic oil (B) claim 1 , about 5 to about 15% by weight of the polyolefin resin (C) claim 1 , about 5 to about 20% by weight of the inorganic filler (D) claim 1 , and about 3 to about 15% by weight of the polyphenylene ether resin (E); and about 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of the silicone resin (F).5. The thermoplastic elastomer according to claim 4 , further comprising about 0.1 to about 3 parts by weight of a metal (oxide)-containing agent (G) claim 4 , based on about 100 parts by weight of the base resin.6. The thermoplastic elastomer according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrogenated triblock copolymer (A) comprises about 20 to about 35% by weight of an aromatic vinyl polymer block.7. The thermoplastic elastomer ...

POLYPROPYLENE RESIN COMPOSITION

A polypropylene-based resin composition including 100 parts by weight of the following component (A), 18 parts by weight or more and 65 parts by weight or less of the following component (B), 6 parts by weight or more and 45 parts by weight or less of the following component (C), 25 parts by weight or more and 60 parts by weight or less of the following component (D), 0.1 part by weight or more and 6.5 parts by weight or less of the following component (E) and 0.15 part by weight or more and 5.0 parts or less by weight of the following component (F): 1. A polypropylene-based resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of the following component (A) , 18 parts by weight or more and 65 parts by weight or less of the following component (B) , 6 parts by weight or more and 45 parts by weight or less of the following component (C) , 25 parts by weight or more and 60 parts by weight or less of the following component (D) , 0.1 part by weight or more and 6.5 parts by weight or less of the following component (E) and 0.15 part by weight or more and 5.0 parts or less by weight of the following component (F):(A) a propylene-ethylene block copolymer A satisfying the following (a1) to (d1):(a1) the amount of a room temperature decane-soluble part is 8 wt % or more and 35 wt % or less;(b1) the room temperature decane-soluble part has a limiting viscosity [η] of 1.0 dl/g or more and 10.0 dl/g or less;(c1) the amount of ethylene in the room temperature decane-soluble part is 33 mol % or more and 48 mol % or less;(d1) the melt flow rate (MFR: 230° C., under the load of 2.16 kg) is 20 g/10 min or more and 100 g/10 min or less;(B) A propylene-ethylene block copolymer B satisfying the following (a2) to (d2):(a2) the amount of a room temperature decane-soluble part is 16 wt % or more and 35 wt % or less;(b2) the room temperature decane-soluble part has a limiting viscosity [η] of 5.0 dl/g or more and 10.0 dl/g or less;(c2) the amount of ethylene in the room temperature decane- ...

NOVEL IMPACT-REINFORCED ACRYLIC MATERIAL

The subject of the present invention is a semi-rigid or flexible and low-gloss impact-reinforced acrylic material. The acrylic material according to the invention comprises a nanostructured matrix constituted of at least one thermoplastic acrylic block copolymer and at least one highly crosslinked acrylic copolymer. The matrix comprises at least one thermoplastic acrylic block copolymer. The highly crosslinked acrylic copolymer comprises, as sole monomer or as predominate monomer, MMA, that is to say that it comprises, by weight, more than 50%, advantageously more than 65% of MMA. The acrylic material according to the invention comprises from 60% to 99% by weight of matrix for 40% to 1% by weight of crosslinked copolymer. These materials may be converted by injection molding, extrusion, co-extrusion, extrusion-blow molding for producing parts, profiles, sheets or films for example. 1. An acrylic material comprising:a matrix composed of at least one thermoplastic acrylic block copolymer,and at least one highly crosslinked acrylic copolymer.2. The material as claimed in claim 1 , additionally comprising an inorganic filler chosen from silica claim 1 , talc claim 1 , kaolin claim 1 , calcium carbonate claim 1 , carbon black claim 1 , titanium oxides and pigments.3. The material as claimed in claim 1 , comprising claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , from 60% to 99% of matrix for from 40% to 1% of highly crosslinked copolymer.4. The material as claimed in claim 1 , in which the matrix is composed of at least one thermoplastic acrylic block copolymer having a general formula (A)B in which:n is an integer of greater than or equal to 1,A is: an acrylic or methacrylic homo- or copolymer having a Tg of greater than 50° C., polystyrene, an acrylic/styrene copolymer or methacrylic/styrene copolymer,B is an acrylic or methacrylic homo- or copolymer having a Tg of less than 20° C.5. The material as claimed in claim 4 , in which the block A is methyl methacrylate claim 4 , phenyl ...

ADHESON TO PLASTIC WITH BLOCK COPOLYMERS OBTAINED USING RAFT

An aqueous coating composition (which optionally can coat plastic substrates) the composition comprising a block copolymer and a polymer P; where the block copolymer comprises at least blocks [A][B]; where at least block [A] is obtained by a controlled radical polymerisation of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer via a reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) mechanism (optionally in solution in the presence of a control agent and a source of free radicals); and wherein block [A] comprises 20 to 100 mol % of ethylenically unsaturated monomer units bearing water-dispersing functional groups; wherein block [B] comprises 20 to 100 mol % of ethylenically unsaturated monomer units bearing plastic adhesion promoting functional groups; and wherein polymer P is prepared in the presence of blocks [A][B]. The compositions may be used to coat plastic substrates, foam; surfaces having low surface energy, hydrophobic substrates and/or polyolefins. 1. A process for preparing an aqueous coating composition comprising a block copolymer and a polymer P; wherein the block copolymer comprises at least blocks [A][B] , where at least block [A] is obtained by a controlled radical polymerisation of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer via a reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) mechanism;where block [A] comprises:i) 0 to 50 mol % of ethylenically unsaturated monomer units bearing crosslinking functional groups;ii) 20 to 100 mol % of ethylenically unsaturated monomer units bearing water-dispersing functional groups;{'sub': 1', '8, 'iii) 0 to 50 mol % of ethylenically unsaturated monomers units selected from linear or branched Cto Calkyl(meth)acrylate monomers;'}iv) 0 to 5 mol % of ethylenically unsaturated monomer units bearing plastic adhesion promoting functional groups; andv) 0 to 10 mol % of ethylenically unsaturated monomers units different from those from i), ii), iii)+iv);where i), ii), iii), iv)+v) add up to 100%;block [A] has ...

FILAMENTOUS POLYMER PARTICLES AND USE THEREOF AS RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS

The invention relates to polymer particles in the form of filaments formed by block copolymers, as well as to the use thereof as rheology modifiers for aqueous or organic solutions. A first aspect of the invention relates to filamentous polymer particles having a length/diameter ratio greater than 100, said particles being formed by block copolymers synthesized by controlled radical emulsion polymerization in emulsion, performed using at least one hydrophobic monomer in the presence of a water-soluble marcoinitiator. The invention is characterized in that the filamentous particles are obtained in an aqueous medium for the synthesis of said block copolymers, performed by heating the reaction medium to a temperature of 60 to 120° C., the final block copolymer containing between 10 and 50 mol. % of the water-soluble macroinitiator and the hydrophobic monomer conversion rate being at least 50%. A second aspect of the invention relates to a method for modifying the rheology of an organic or aqueous solution using said filamentous polymer particle. 1. A filamentous polymer particle having a length/diameter ratio of more than 100 and composed of block copolymers synthesized by controlled radical emulsion polymerization.2. The particle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said particle is synthesized from at least one hydrophobic monomer in the presence of a living macroinitiator derived from a nitroxide claim 1 , and wherein:said filamentous particle is obtained in aqueous medium during the synthesis of said block copolymers, firmed by heating the reaction medium at a temperature of 60 to 120° C.,said macroinitiator is water-soluble,the percentage of the molar mass of the water-soluble macroinitiator in the final block copolymer is between 10% and 50%, and in thatthe degree of conversion of the hydrophobic monomer is at least 50%.3. The particle as claimed in claim 1 , having a length of more than 500 nm claim 1 , preferably more than 1 micron claim 1 , advantageously more than ...

Pigment dispersion and method for preparing same

A pigment dispersion and a method for preparing the same are provided. The pigment dispersion comprises the following components in the following mass percentage: 10%˜20% pigment, 1.5%˜12% dispersant, 0.75%˜7.5% binder resin, 58.5%˜87.3% solvent and 0.45%˜2% nonionic surfactant, based on the total mass of the pigment dispersion. The pigment dispersion is improved in stability, and is applicable to a colored filter.

MODIFICATION OF SURFACES WITH POLYMERS

A polymer formed by controlled radical polymerization includes groups that can be modified after controlled radical polymerization to form a radical. The polymer can be the reaction product of a controlled radical polymerization of radically polymerizable monomers, wherein at least one of the radically polymerizable monomers includes at least one group that can be modified after the controlled radical polymerization to form a radical. 1. A polymer solution consisting essentially of a solvent system and a polymer which is the reaction product , via a controlled radical polymerization of radically (co)polymerizable monomers , the (co)polymerizable monomers comprising at least one monomer comprising at least one group that can be modified after the controlled radical polymerization by application of energy to the polymer to form a radical , the polymer having a polydispersity less than 2.0 , wherein the radical is adapted to react with a substrate comprising a radically abstractable proton to tether the polymer from solution to the substrate.2. The polymer solution of claim 1 , wherein the energy is light energy.3. The polymer solution of wherein the at least one group is an aryl ketone group.4. The polymer solution of claim 3 , wherein the at least one aryl ketone group comprises one of the following radicals benzophenone- claim 3 , acetophenone- claim 3 , benzyl- claim 3 , benzoin- claim 3 , hydroxyalkylphenone- claim 3 , phenyl cyclohexyl ketone- claim 3 , anthraquinone- claim 3 , trimethyl-benzoylphosphine oxide- claim 3 , methylthiophenyl morpholine ketone- claim 3 , aminoketone- claim 3 , azobenzoin- claim 3 , thioxanthone- claim 3 , hexaarylbisimidazole- claim 3 , triazine- claim 3 , or fluoroenone-.5. The polymer solution of wherein the polymer has a polydispersity less than 1.5.6. The polymer solution of wherein the radical is adapted to tether the polymer to a substrate via covalent bonding.7. The polymer solution of wherein the energy is light energy.8. The ...

Composition and method for preparing pattern on a substrate

A copolymer composition and a method of processing a substrate to form line space features thereon are provided. 2. The copolymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the copolymer composition is 15 to 25 wt % antioxidant (based on the weight of the copolymer component).4. The copolymer composition of claim 1 , further comprising a solvent; wherein the solvent is selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (PGMEA) claim 1 , ethoxyethyl propionate claim 1 , anisole claim 1 , ethyl lactate claim 1 , 2-heptanone claim 1 , cyclohexanone claim 1 , amyl acetate claim 1 , γ-butyrolactone (GBL) claim 1 , n-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) and toluene.5. The copolymer composition of claim 1 , further comprising an additive; wherein the additive is selected from the group consisting of homopolymers; random copolymers; surfactants; photoacid generators; thermal acid generators; quenchers; hardeners; adhesion promoters; dissolution rate modifiers; photocuring agents; photosensitizers; acid amplifiers; plasticizers orientation control agents and cross linking agents.6. A method of processing a substrate to form line space features on a surface of a substrate claim 1 , comprising:providing a substrate having a surface; poly(styrene)-b-poly(acrylate) block copolymer component, wherein the number average molecular weight of the poly(styrene)-b-poly(acrylate) block copolymer component is 5 to 1.000 kg/mol; and,', 'an antioxidant;, 'providing a copolymer composition, comprisingapplying a film of the copolymer composition to the surface of the substrate;optionally, baking the film;annealing the film by heating the film at 150 to 350° C. under a gaseous atmosphere for a period, of 1 second to 4 hours; and,{'sub': '0', 'treating the annealed film to remove the poly(acrylate) block from the annealed film leaving a line space pattern on the surface of the substrate having a pitch, L, of 10 to 50 nm.'}7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the copolymer composition ...

POLYPROPYLENE-POLYLACTIC ACID RESIN COMPOSITION

The provided is a polypropylene/polylactic acid resin composition comprising a polypropylene resin, a polylactic acid resin, a reactive compatibilizer, optionally an impact modifier and an inorganic filler, having excellent heat resistance, impact resistance and flexural modulus. 18-. (canceled)10. The polypropylene resin composition according to claim 9 , further comprising:(D) 20 parts by weight or less of an impact modifier, and(E) 20 parts by weight or less of an inorganic filler.11. The polypropylene resin composition according to claim 9 , wherein the polypropylene resin is at least one selected from the group consisting of a propylene homopolymer claim 9 , a propylene block copolymer claim 9 , and a propylene random copolymer claim 9 , wherein the melt index of the polypropylene resin is preferably 0.5-30 grams/10 min (American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D1238 claim 9 , 230° C. claim 9 , 2.16 kg).12. The polypropylene resin composition according to claim 9 , wherein the polylactic acid resin is at least one selected from the group consisting of poly-L-lactic acid claim 9 , poly-D-lactic acid claim 9 , and poly-(D claim 9 ,L)-lactic acid claim 9 , wherein the weight average molecular weight of the polylactic acid is in the range of 50 claim 9 ,000-400 claim 9 ,000 grams/mole.13. The polypropylene resin composition according to claim 9 , wherein the reactive compatibilizer is at least one selected from the group consisting of a polypropylene-glycidyl methacrylate graft copolymer claim 9 , a polypropylene-N-(hydroxyalkyl)maleimide graft copolymer claim 9 , a polypropylene-N-(carboxyalkyl)maleimide graft copolymer claim 9 , and a polypropylene-N-(aminoalkyl)maleimide graft copolymer.14. The polypropylene resin composition according to claim 10 , wherein the impact modifier is at least one selected from the group consisting of an amorphous ethylene-α-olefin copolymer claim 10 , an ethylene propylene diene copolymer (EPDM) claim 10 , a styrene ...

THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS MOLDABLE UNDER LOW SHEAR CONDITIONS

A thermoplastic elastomer compound of an acrylic-containing styrenic block copolymer and plasticizer oil have been found to be capable of sintering at a temperature ranging from about 180 C to about 200 C when the copolymer and the oil are in no more than a 2:1 weight ratio. The compound can be used in rotomolding or slush-molding equipment to make plastic articles having elastomeric properties. 1. A thermoplastic elastomer compound , comprising:(a) highly flowable acrylic-containing styrenic block copolymer;(b) plasticizer oil; and optionally(c) functional additiveswherein when the copolymer and the oil are present in no more than a 2:1 weight ratio the compound is capable of sintering at a temperature ranging from about 180° C. to about 200° C.2. The compound of claim 1 , further comprising polyolefin.4. The compound of claim 1 , further comprising additives selected from the group consisting of adhesion promoters; biocides (antibacterials claim 1 , fungicides claim 1 , and mildewcides) claim 1 , anti-fogging agents; anti-static agents; bonding claim 1 , blowing and foaming agents; dispersants; fillers and extenders; fire and flame retardants and smoke suppresants; impact modifiers; initiators; lubricants; micas; pigments claim 1 , colorants and dyes; oils and plasticizers; processing aids; release agents; silanes claim 1 , titanates and zirconates; slip and anti-blocking agents; stabilizers; stearates; ultraviolet light absorbers; viscosity regulators; waxes; and combinations of them.5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound further comprises styrene-ethylene-ethylene/propylene-styrene.6. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is capable of sintering at a temperature ranging from about 180° C. to about 200° C. when in the form of pellets about 2-3 mm in size.7. A molded article claim 1 , comprising a compound of claim 1 , wherein the article is preparable by rotomolding or slush-molding.8. A method of using the compound of claim 1 , wherein the ...

A COATING COMPOSITION, A COATED FABRIC, A METHOD OF MAKING A COATED FABRIC, AND AN ARTICLE MADE FROM THE COATED FABRIC

A coating composition which comprises a dispersion which is a melt blended product of one or more base polymers; one or more dispersants; one or more compatibilizers; water; and optionally base; wherein the dispersion exhibits an average volume mean particle size diameter of less than or equal to 2 microns, a solids content of from 50 to 70 wt %, and a pH of 8 or greater; one or more rheology modifiers; and optionally one or more neutralizing agents is provided. An article coated with the coating composition and a method of making the coated article are also provided. 1. A coating composition comprising: (a) from 50 to 95 wt %, based on the total solids weight of the dispersion, of one or more base polymers;', '(b) from 2 to 40 wt %, based on the total solids weight of the dispersion, of one or more dispersants;', '(c) from 0 to 15 wt %, based on the total solids weight of the dispersion, of one or more compatibilizers;', '(d) water; and', '(e) optionally, sufficient base to neutralize the one or more dispersants from 100 to 140% of an acid value of the one or more dispersants;', 'wherein the dispersion exhibits an average volume mean particle size diameter of less than or equal to 2 microns, a solids content of from 50 to 70 wt %, and a pH of 8 or greater;, '(1) a dispersion comprising a melt blended product of(2) optionally, one or more rheology modifiers; and(3) optionally, one or more neutralizing agents such that the coating composition has a pH of greater than 7.2. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more base polymers comprise an ethylene/octene copolymer.3. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more base polymers is a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate.4. A coated fabric comprising:(1) a woven or nonwoven substrate;(2) a coating derived from a coating composition which comprises (1) a dispersion comprising a melt blended product of: (a) from 50 to 95 wt %, based on the total solids weight of the dispersion, of one ...

A COATING COMPOSITION, A COATED FABRIC, A METHOD OF MAKING A COATED FABRIC, AND AN ARTICLE MADE FROM THE COATED FABRIC

A coating composition which comprises a dispersion which is a melt blended product of one or more olefinic base polymers; one or more dispersants; one or more compatibilizers; water; and optionally base; wherein the dispersion exhibits an average volume mean particle size diameter of less than or equal to 2 microns, a solids content of equal to or less than 70 wt %, and a pH of 8 or greater; one or more rheology modifiers; and optionally one or more neutralizing agents is provided. An article coated with the coating composition and a method of making the coated article are also provided. 1. A coating composition comprising: (a) from 50 to 95 wt %, based on the total solids weight of the dispersion, of one or more olefinic base polymers;', '(b) from 2 to 40 wt %, based on the total solids weight of the dispersion, of one or more dispersants;', '(c) from 0 to 15 wt %, based on the total solids weight of the dispersion, of one or more compatibilizers;', '(d) water; and', '(e) optionally, sufficient base to neutralize the one or more dispersants from 100 to 140% of an acid value of the one or more dispersants;', 'wherein the dispersion exhibits an average volume mean particle size diameter of less than or equal to 2 microns, a solids content of equal to or less than 70 wt %, and a pH of 8 or greater;, '(1) a dispersion comprising a melt blended product of(2) one or more rheology modifiers; and(3) optionally, one or more neutralizing agents such that the coating composition has a pH of greater than 7.2. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more olefinic base polymers comprise an ethylene/octene copolymer.3. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more olefinic base polymers exhibit a density from 0.86 to 0.96 g/cc and a melt index claim 1 , 12 claim 1 , from 1 to 50 g/10 minutes.4. A coated fabric comprising:(1) a woven or nonwoven substrate;(2) a coating derived from a coating composition which comprises (1) a dispersion comprising a ...

Acryloyloxyethylphosphorylcholine Containing Polymer Conjugates And Their Preparation

The present invention relates to polymeric reagents and conjugates thereof, methods for synthesizing the polymeric reagents and conjugates, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the conjugates and methods of using the polymer conjugates including therapeutic methods where conjugates are administered to patients. 140-. (canceled)42. The compound of wherein Q is methyl.43. The compound of wherein T is —CH—CH-phosphorylcholine.44. The compound of wherein m is about 100 to about 500.45. The compound of wherein m is about 500 to about 1000.46. The compound of wherein the polymer has 3 claim 41 , 4 claim 41 , 5 claim 41 , 6 claim 41 , 7 or 8 polymer arms.47. The compound of wherein the polymer has 3 arms.48. The compound of wherein the polymer has 6 arms.49. The compound of wherein the polymer has more than 8 arms.50. The compound of wherein the phosphorylcholine containing polymer is covalently bonded to at least an amino group claim 41 , a hydroxyl group claim 41 , a sulfhydryl group or a carboxyl group of the biologically active protein.51. The compound of wherein the biologically active protein is a human protein.52. The compound of wherein the human protein is obtained by heterologous gene expression in a cell selected from the group consisting of a bacterium claim 51 , a yeast cell claim 51 , a mammalian cell in culture claim 51 , an insect cell in culture claim 51 , a plant cell in culture claim 51 , an avian cell in culture claim 51 , a cell of a transgenic avian claim 51 , a cell of a transgenic mammal claim 51 , and a cell of a transgenic plant.53. The compound of wherein the biologically active protein is selected from the group consisting of a cytokine claim 41 , an enzyme claim 41 , an antibody and an antibody fragment.54. The compound of claim 41 , wherein the polymer portion of the compound is polydisperse.55. The compound of claim 54 , wherein the polymer portion has a polydispersity value in the range of about 1.4 to about 1.2.56. The compound of claim ...

EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITION, PREPREG, AND FIBER-REINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIAL

An epoxy resin composition according to the present invention comprises an epoxy compound (A), a block copolymer (B) and a curing agent (C), wherein the block copolymer (B) is composed of a polymer block (a) comprising a (meth)acrylic polymer and a polymer block (b) comprising an acrylic polymer that is different from the polymer block (a), said epoxy resin composition having such a property that a cured resin product produced by curing the epoxy resin composition forms a microphase-separated structure. A cured product of the epoxy resin composition forms a highly ordered phase structure, and therefore has excellent toughness and stiffness. 1. An epoxy resin composition comprising an epoxy compound (A) , a block copolymer (B) , and a curing agent (C) , wherein the block copolymer (B) is composed of a polymer block (a) containing a (meth)acrylic polymer and another polymer block (b) containing an acrylic polymer different from that of the polymer block (a) , glycidyl (meth)acrylate accounts for 50 mass % or more of the polymer block (a) in the block copolymer (B) , and the epoxy resin composition being curable to form cured resin having a microphase-separated structure.2. The epoxy resin composition according to claim 1 , that meets the relation 0 Подробнее

Optical Adhesive With Diffusive Properties

Optical adhesives that also diffuse visible light include a blend of an adhesive matrix which is an optical adhesive and a block copolymer. The adhesive may be a pressure sensitive adhesive and contains either acid or basic functionality. The block copolymer, which may be a diblock copolymer, contains a high Tg block and a functional block, the functionality of the functional block is complimentary to the functionality of the adhesive matrix to form an acid-base interaction. The adhesive may also contain a crosslinking agent.

LOW-TEMPERATURE RADICAL POLYMERISATION OF ALKOXYAMINES

The present invention relates to a process for the radical polymerization of alkoxyamines at low temperature, typically at temperatures as low as −50° C., in the presence of a photoinitiator. 1. A radical polymerization process comprising the steps of:providing a mixture comprising at least one monomer, at least one photoinitiator, and at least one alkoxyamine;polymerizing the mixture at a temperature of between −50° C. and 80° C.2. The radical polymerization process according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one alkoxyamine is monofunctional.3. The radical polymerization process according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one alkoxyamine is multifunctional.4. The radical polymerization process according to claim 1 , wherein the least one alkoxyamine is a macromolecular alkoxyamine.5. The radical polymerization process according to claim 1 , wherein the mixture further comprises at least one additional initiator combined with the at least one photoinitiator claim 1 , wherein the at least one additional initiator generates free radicals thermally.6. The radical polymerization process according to claim 1 , wherein the mixture further comprises at least one additional initiator combined with the at least one photoinitiator claim 1 , wherein the at least one additional initiator generates free radicals via a redox reaction.7. The radical polymerization process according to claim 1 , wherein the polymerization is performed in the presence of a host material.8. The radical polymerization process according to claim 7 , wherein the host material comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of woven fibers claim 7 , nonwoven fibers claim 7 , polyester claim 7 , polyurethane and epoxy resins.9. The radical polymerization process according to wherein the radical polymerization process is used to manufacture bonding agents claim 1 , composite parts claim 1 , varnishes claim 1 , for coatings or 3D printed articles.10. (canceled)11. An article of ...

BLOCK COPOLYMER, DISPERSANT, AND PIGMENT DISPERSION COMPOSITION

Provided is a block copolymer with an acid group that, when used as a dispersant, can provide a dispersion composition having excellent dispersion stability, a dispersant containing the block copolymer, and a pigment dispersion composition using the dispersant. The block copolymer is an ABA block copolymer including an A block and a B block and has the feature that its acid value is 30 to 250 mgKOH/g and the B block contains a structural unit derived from a vinyl monomer with an acid group. 1. A block copolymer of an ABA type including an A block and a B block and having an acid value of 30 to 250 mgKOH/g , the B block containing a structural unit derived from a vinyl monomer with an acid group.2. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein a structural unit derived from a vinyl monomer with an acid group and contained in the A block is at a content of 10% by mass or less in 100% by mass of the A block.3. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein the structural unit derived from a vinyl monomer with an acid group and contained in the B block is at a content of 40% by mass or more in 100% by mass of the B block.4. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein the acid group is at least one selected from among a carboxyl group claim 1 , a sulfonic acid group claim 1 , and a phosphoric acid group.5. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein a content of the B block is 5 to 95% by mass in 100% by mass of the entire block copolymer.6. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , being formed by living radical polymerization.7. A dispersant containing the block copolymer according to .8. A pigment dispersion composition containing the dispersant according to claim 7 , a pigment claim 7 , and a dispersion medium. The present invention relates to block copolymers, dispersants, and pigment dispersion compositions.Regarding pigment dispersion compositions, such as paints, printing inks, and makeups, the required levels and types of their functions ...

THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS VIA REVERSIBLE ADDITION-FRAGMENTATION CHAIN TRANSFER POLYMERIZATION OF TRIGLYCERIDES

The present invention relates to a thermoplastic block copolymer comprising at least one PA block and at least one PB block. The PA block represents a polymer block comprising one or more units of monomer A, and the PB block represents a polymer block comprising one or more units of monomer B. Monomer A is a vinyl, acrylic, diolefin, nitrile, dinitrile, acrylonitrile monomer, a monomer with reactive functionality, or a crosslinking monomer. Monomer B is a radically polymerizable triglyceride or mixtures thereof, typically in the form of a plant or animal oil. The present invention also relates to a method of preparing a thermoplastic block copolymer or novel thermoplastic statistical copolymers by polymerizing a radically polymerizable monomer with a radically polymerizable triglyceride or mixtures thereof via reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer polymerization (RAFT), in the presence of an free radical initiator and a chain transfer agent. 120.-. (canceled)21. A thermoplastic statistical copolymer having a general formula of: [A-B-C] ,wherein:A represents monomer A, which is a vinyl, acrylic, diolefin, nitrile, dinitrile, acrylonitrile monomer, a monomer with reactive functionality, or a crosslinking monomer;B represents monomer B, which is a radically polymerizable triglyceride or mixture thereof, in the form of a plant oil, animal oil, or synthetic triglycerides;C represents monomer C, which is a vinyl, acrylic, diolefin, nitrile, dinitrile, acrylonitrile monomer, a monomer with reactive functionality, or a crosslinking monomer; ora radically polymerizable triglyceride or mixtures thereof, in the form of a plant oil, animal oil, or synthetic triglycerides, provided monomer C is different than the monomer A or monomer B;i, j, and k are average number of repeating units of monomer A, monomer B, and monomer C, respectively, such that i and j are each greater than 0 and less than 1, k is 0 to less than 1, provided i+j+k=1; andq represents the number ...

PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE COMPOSITION AND PRODUCING METHOD THEREOF

A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition includes a block copolymer containing a polymer block (A) and a (meth)acrylic polymer block (B), wherein the polymer block (A) contains either or both of a maleimide compound and an amide group-containing vinyl compound as a constitutional monomer thereof and has a glass transition temperature of 100° C. or higher, and the (meth)acrylic polymer block (B) contains at least one selected from compounds represented by general formula (1) as a major constitutional monomer thereof and has a glass transition temperature of 10° C. or below. 1. A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising a block copolymer containing a polymer block (A) and a (meth)acrylic polymer block (B) , whereinthe polymer block (A) contains either or both of a maleimide compound and an amide group-containing vinyl compound as a constitutional monomer thereof, and has a glass transition temperature of 100° C. or higher, and {'br': None, 'sub': 2', 'n, 'sup': 1', '2', '3, 'CH═CR—C(═O)O(RO)—R\u2003\u2003(1)'}, 'the (meth)acrylic polymer block (B) contains at least one selected from compounds represented by general formula (1) as a major constitutional monomer thereof, and has a glass transition temperature of 10° C. or below.'}{'sup': 1', '2', '3, 'sub': 2-6', '1-20', '6-20, '(wherein, Rrepresents hydrogen or a methyl group; Rrepresents a linear or branched Calkylene group; Rrepresents hydrogen, a Calkyl group, or a Caryl group; and n represents 0 or an integer from 1 to 100.)'}2. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition according to claim 1 , wherein the block copolymer contains the polymer block (A) and the (meth)acrylic polymer block (B) at a mass ratio of 2/98 to 50/50.3. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer block (A) contains 10 mass % or more of a structural unit derived from a maleimide compound.4. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition according to claim 3 , wherein the polymer block (A) ...

Block Copolymer Composition

A block copolymer composition is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a block copolymer composition includes a diblock copolymer and a triblock copolymer, each including a polyolefin-based block and a polystyrene-based block, wherein the polyolefin-based blocks are present between 45 wt % to 90 wt %, wherein the polystyrene-based blocks are present between 10 wt % to 55 wt %, wherein the difference (ΔT) between a thermal decomposition initiation temperature and a thermal decomposition termination temperature (ΔT) measured by Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) is 55° C. or greater, and the diblock copolymer and the triblock copolymer do not have a residual unsaturated bond. 1. A block copolymer composition comprising:a diblock copolymer and a triblock copolymer, wherein each include a polyolefin-based block and a polystyrene-based block,wherein the polyolefin-based blocks of the diblock and the triblock copolymers are present between 45 wt % to 90 wt %, and and the polystyrene-based blocks of the diblock and the triblock copolymers are present between 10 wt % to 55 wt %, based on the total weight of the block copolymer composition,wherein a difference (ΔT) between a thermal decomposition initiation temperature and a thermal decomposition termination temperature, measured by Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), is 55° C. or greater, andwherein the diblock copolymer and the triblock copolymer do not have a residual unsaturated bond therein.2. The block copolymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the polyolefin-based block comprises a repeating unit derived from ethylene and a repeating unit derived from alpha-olefin claim 1 , and the polyolefin-based block comprises the repeating unit derived from ethylene in an amount of 40 wt % to 60 wt % and the repeating unit derived from alpha-olefin in an amount of 10 wt % to 35 wt % based on the total weight of block copolymer composition.6. The block copolymer composition of claim 5 , wherein Rand Rare each independently phenyl ...

PROCESS FOR REDUCING THE STRUCTURING TIME OF ORDERED FILMS OF BLOCK COPOLYMER

Provided is a process for reducing the structuring time of an ordered film of a diblock copolymer on a surface. The process includes curing, on a surface, a composition including a diblock copolymer at a structuring temperature between the Tg of the diblock copolymer and the decomposition temperature of the diblock copolymer to form an ordered film of the diblock copolymer on the substrate. The composition has a product χeffective*N of between 10.5 and 40 at the structuring temperature, where χeffective is the Flory-Huggins parameter of the diblock copolymer and N is the total degree of polymerization of the blocks of the diblock copolymer. 19-: (canceled)10. A process for reducing the structuring time of an ordered film of a diblock copolymer on a surface , comprising:curing, on a surface, a composition comprising at least one diblock copolymer at a structuring temperature between the highest Tg of the at least one diblock copolymer and the decomposition temperature of the at least one diblock copolymer to form an ordered film comprising the at least one diblock copolymer on the substrate, wherein A represents a block consisting of monomer A,', 'B-co-C represents a block consisting of monomer B and monomer C, and', 'monomer C may optionally be the same as monomer A; and, 'the diblock copolymer has a structure A-b-(B-co-C), wherein'} χeffective is the Flory-Huggins parameter of the at least one diblock copolymer, and', 'N is the total degree of polymerization of the blocks of h at least one diblock copolymer., 'the composition has a product χeffective*N of between 10.5 and 40 at the structuring temperature, wherein'}11. The process of claim 10 , further comprising claim 10 , prior to the curing:depositing a mixture comprising the at least one diblock copolymer and a solvent on the substrate.12. The process of claim 11 , her comprising claim 11 , subsequent to the depositing and prior to the curing:evaporating the solvent.13. The process of claim 10 , wherein monomer ...

ENHANCED DIRECTED SELF-ASSEMBLY IN THE PRESENCE OF LOW Tg OLIGOMERS FOR PATTERN FORMATION

The present invention relates to a composition comprising components a), b) and c). The component a) is a block copolymer or a blend of block copolymers. The component b) is a low Tadditive selected from the group consisting of an oligo random oligo random copolymer b-1), an oligo diblock copolymer b-2), an oligo diblock copolymer b-3) and a mixture of at least two of these. The component c) is a is a spin casting organic solvent. The invention also pertains to the use of said compositions in directed self-assembly. The invention further pertains to the novel oligo diblock copolymer b-2) which is an oligo diblock copolymer of block A-b) and block B-b), wherein block A-b) is a random copolymer of repeat units having structures (III), and (IV and block B-b) is a random copolymer of repeat units having structures (V), and (VI). Formulas (III), (IV), (V), (VI). 2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said component a) is selected from eithera single triblock copolymer and blends of at least two triblock copolymers, ora single diblock copolymer and blends of at least two diblock copolymers.4. (canceled)6. (canceled)8. (canceled)10. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. The composition of claim 1 , wherein for component a) the diblock copolymer component a-1) claim 1 , has a polydispersity from about 1.00 to about 1.03.14. (canceled)15. The composition of claim 1 , wherein for component a) the diblock copolymer component a-1) claim 1 , the mole % values claim 1 , for the repeat units of structure (I) are from about 40 mole % to about 60 mole % and for the repeat units of structure (II) from about 40 mole % to about 60 mole %.16. The composition of claim 1 , wherein for component a) the diblock copolymer component a-1) claim 1 , the mole % values claim 1 , for the repeat units of structure (I) are from about 60 mole % to about 75 mole % and for the repeat units of structure (II) from about 25 mole % to about 40 mole %.17. The composition of claim 1 , wherein for component a) the ...

Elastomeric Coatings Having Hydrophobic and/or Oleophobic Properties

This disclosure deals with novel formulations to create highly durable hydrophobic, superhydrophobic, oleophobic and/or superoleophobic surfaces that can be nearly transparent. The formulations of this invention can be applied by dip, spray and painting processes. 1. A system for forming a coating comprising: i) an elastomeric binder comprising one or more styrenic block copolymers, wherein said elastomeric binder comprises from about 10% to about 30% of said one or more styrenic block copolymers by weight;', 'ii) optionally, one or more independently selected first particles having a size of about 30 microns to about 225 microns, wherein, when said first particles are present, the first component comprises from about 0.01% to about 5% of said first particles by weight; and', 'iii) one or more solvents; and, 'A) a first component which comprises i) one or more independently selected second particles having a size of about 1 nanometer to about 25 microns, wherein said second particles comprise one or more independently selected alkyl, haloalkyl, or perfluoroalkyl moieties bound, either directly or indirectly, to said second particles, and', 'ii) optionally, one or more solvents;, 'B) a second component which either comprises i) 0.1 to 3.5 parts by weight of one or more independently selected second particles having a size of about 1 nanometer to about 25 microns, wherein said second particles comprise one or more independently selected alkyl, haloalkyl, or perfluoroalkyl moieties bound, either directly or indirectly, to said second particles, or one or more siloxanes or silazanes associated with said second particles;', '0.06 to 0.6 parts by weight of a Fluoroethylene-Alkyl Vinyl Ether (FEVE) copolymer, having an average molecular weight of about 1,000 to 3,000;', 'and/or'}, 'ii) 0.1 to 1.0 parts by weight of a fluorinated polyolefin;'}], 'or comprises per 100 parts by weight 'iii) one or more solvent for the remainder of a total of 100 parts by weight; wherein a ...

BLOCK COPOLYMER

The present application provides the block copolymers and their application. The block copolymer has an excellent self assembling property and phase separation and various required functions can be freely applied thereto as necessary. 2. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein the X is a single bond claim 1 , an oxygen atom claim 1 , —C(═O)—O— or —O—C(═O)—.3. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein the X is —C(═O)—O—.4. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein the chain comprises 8 to 20 chain-forming atoms.5. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein the chain-forming atom is a carbon claim 1 , an oxygen claim 1 , a nitrogen or a sulfur.6. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein the chain-forming atom is a carbon or an oxygen.7. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein the chain is a linear hydrocarbon chain.8. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein the cyclic structure is an aromatic structure and a alicyclic structure.9. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein the chain of the Y is directly linked to the cyclic structure or is linked to the cyclic structure via a linker.10. The block copolymer according to claim 9 , wherein the linker is an oxygen atom claim 9 , a sulfur atom claim 9 , —NR— claim 9 , —S(═O)— claim 9 , an alkylene group claim 9 , an alkenylene group or an alkynylene group claim 9 , where the Ris hydrogen claim 9 , an alkyl group claim 9 , an alkenyl group claim 9 , an alkynyl group claim 9 , an alkoxy group or an aryl group.11. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , the Y is represented by Formula 2 below:{'br': None, '-P-Q-Z\u2003\u2003[Formula 2]'}{'sub': 3', '3, 'wherein the P is an arylene group, the Q is a single bond, an oxygen atom or —NR—, where the Ris hydrogen, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an alkoxy group or an aryl group and the Z is the chain having the 8 or more chain-forming atoms.'}13. The block copolymer according to ...

Block copolymer comprising catechol ,segment and inorganic nanoparticles coated by said block copolymer, as well as method for producing block copolymer comprising catechol, segment and method for producing inorganic nanoparticles coated by said block copolymer

Provided is a block copolymer that makes it possible to produce inorganic nanoparticles that can be dispersed in an organic solvent, the inorganic nanoparticles being of uniform size and a reducing agent not having to be used. A block copolymer including a catechol segment represented by formula (1).

Fluorinated acrylate block copolymers with low dynamic surface tension

The present invention relates to a composition, comprising a binder resin, a block copolymer which comprises at least a block A and a block B, wherein the block A comprises monomer units derived from a compound selected from (meth)acrylic acid, a (meth)acrylic acid ester, a (meth)acrylamide, a vinyl aromatic compound, or any mixture thereof, the block B comprises monomer units derived from a compound selected from a fluorinated (meth)acrylic ester having the following formula (I): H 2 C═C(R 1 )(C(O)OR F−1 )  (I) wherein R 1 is H or methyl; and R F−1 is an organic residue containing a perfluorinated C 4-6 alkyl group, a fluorinated alpha-olefin having the following formula (II): H 2 C═CH(R F−2 )  (II) wherein R F−2 is an organic residue containing a perfluorinated C 4-6 alkyl group, i.e., —(CF 2 ) 3-5 —CF 3 or any mixture thereof.

FILMS INCLUDING A COPOLYMER, ARTICLES AND METHODS

A film including poly(vinylidene fluoride) and a block copolymer with at least two endblock polymeric units that are each derived from a first monoethylenically unsaturated monomer selected from a methacrylate, acrylate, styrene, or combination thereof; and at least one midblock polymeric unit is derived from a second monoethylenically unsaturated monomer selected from a methacrylate, acrylate, vinyl ester, or combination thereof, each endblock having a glass transition temperature of at least 50° C., and each midblock having a glass transition temperature no greater than 20° C. The film may further include poly(methyl methacrylate). The film may be a multilayer film with a first outer layer and a second outer layer opposite the first outer layer. The multilayer film may include a multiplicity of interior layers between the first and second outer layers, or the first outer layer may be adjacent to the second outer layer. Articles and methods are also disclosed. 1. A film comprising:poly(vinylidene fluoride), anda first block copolymer with at least two endblock polymeric units that are each derived from a first monoethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising a methacrylate, acrylate, styrene, or combination thereof, wherein each endblock has a glass transition temperature of at least 50° C.; and at least one midblock polymeric unit that is derived from a second monoethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising a methacrylate, acrylate, vinyl ester, or combination thereof, wherein each midblock has a glass transition temperature no greater than 20° C., optionally further comprising poly(methyl methacrylate).2. (canceled)3. The film of claim 1 , wherein the film is comprised of a first outer layer and a second outer layer opposite said first outer layer.4. The film of claim 2 , wherein each of the first outer layer and the second outer layer has a thickness of from 0.1 micrometer to 250 micrometers.5. The film of claim 3 , wherein the film is comprised of at least one ...

POLYOLEFIN ELASTOMER FORMULATIONS

Disclosed are olefin block copolymer formulations comprising polyethylene and polypropylene that provide improved adhesion properties to polypropylene while maintaining desired flexural modulus characteristics and are particularly suited for overmolded goods. 1. A formulation comprising:a) an olefin block copolymer comprising hard blocks and soft blocks wherein:{'sub': '2', 'sup': '3', 'the soft blocks comprise 9-27 mol % comonomer; and wherein the block copolymer has a melt index, Iat 190° C. of 0.5 to 30 g/10 min, and a density of 0.866-0.887 g/cm;'}{'sub': '2', 'sup': '3', 'b) a polyethylene having a melt index, Iat 190° C. of 0.5-200 g/10 min, and a density of 0.910-0.965 g/cm; and,'}c) a polypropylene having a Melt Flow Rate at 230° C. of 2-80 g/10 min; wherein:the ratios of block copolymer to polyethylene to polypropylene are 50-90/5-45/5-20;{'sub': '2', 'the formulation has a melt index, Iat 190° C. of 1-70 g/10 min;'}a Shore A hardness of 65 95;a flexural modulus (2% secant) of 4-14 ksi;an adhesion to polypropylene via the tensile bar weld line test of greater than 3.2 MPa; and,an adhesion to polypropylene via the 90° butt joint test of >5 kgf.2. The formulation of claim 1 , wherein the soft blocks comprise 15-22 mol % comonomer claim 1 , the melt index of the block copolymer is from 5-15 g/10 min claim 1 , and the density of the block copolymer is from 0.866-0.877 g/cm.3. The formulation of claim 2 , wherein the melt index of the polyethylene is from 30-150 g/10 min and the density of the polyethylene is from 0.915-0.935 g/cm.4. The formulation of claim 3 , wherein the Melt Flow Rate of the polypropylene is from 30-80 g/10 min.5. The formulation of claim 4 , wherein the ratios of block copolymer to polyethylene to polypropylene is from 55-75/15-35/5-15.6. The formulation of claim 5 , wherein the Shore A hardness is from 70-90.7. The formulation of claim 6 , wherein the flexural modulus is from 8-12 ksi.8. A formulation for an overmolded good including the ...

RADICAL-POLYMERIZABLE RESIN COMPOSITION, CURING METHOD THEREOF, METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME, USE OF RADICAL-POLYMERIZABLE RESIN COMPOSITION, AND USE METHOD OF THEREOF

A radical-polymerizable resin composition comprising one or more metal-containing compounds (A) selected from a metal soap (A1) and a β-diketone skeleton-containing metal complex (A2); one or more thiol compounds (B) selected from a secondary thiol compound (B1) and a tertiary thiol compound (B2); and a radical-polymerizable compound (C) can stably cure under a dry condition, in water and in seawater and further on a wet substrate. The radical-polymerizable resin composition is useful as a repairing material for inorganic structure, a radical-polymerizable coating composition, a concrete spall preventing curable material, a reinforcing fiber-containing composite material, etc. 1. A radical-polymerizable resin composition comprising one or more metal-containing compounds (A) selected from a metal soap (A1) and a β-diketone skeleton-containing metal complex (A2); one or more thiol compounds (B) selected from a secondary thiol compound (B1) and a tertiary thiol compound (B2); and a radical-polymerizable compound (C).4. The radical-polymerizable resin composition of claim 2 , wherein Rrepresents a hydrogen atom and the thiol compound (B) is a compound comprising 2 or more mercapto groups bonding to a secondary carbon atom in the molecule.5. The radical-polymerizable resin composition of claim 1 , wherein the total amount of the thiol compound (B) is 0.01 to 10 parts by mass to 100 parts by mass of the radical-polymerizable compound (C).6. The radical-polymerizable resin composition of claim 1 , wherein the molar ratio of the thiol compound (B) to the metal component in the metal-containing compound (A) claim 1 , (B)/(A) claim 1 , is 0.1 to 15.7. The radical-polymerizable resin composition of claim 1 , wherein the radical-polymerizable resin composition comprises a radical polymerization initiator (D).8. The radical-polymerizable resin composition of claim 7 , wherein the radical polymerization initiator (D) is a photoradical polymerization initiator.9. The radical- ...

Dispersed phase polymerization of halogenated vinyl monomers in the presence of live reactive stabilizers

The present invention concerns a method for the dispersed phase polymerisation of halogenated vinyl compounds, having the formula R b R c C═CX 1 X 2 , where: X 1 ═F or CI, X 2 ═H, F or CI, each of R b and R c , separately represents: —H, CI, F; or—an alkyl group, preferably chlorinated and/or fluorinated, and more advantageously perchlorinated or perfluorinated, comprising a step (E1) wherein said monomers are introduced into an aqueous phase together with—at least one source of free radicals; and—at least one reactive stabiliser comprising a polymer chain and a thiocarbonylthio-S group (C═S)—, said polymer chain comprising non-(N vinyl lactam) monomer units.

Preparation, purification and use of high-x diblock copolymers

This invention relates to the preparation and purification of high-X (“chi”) diblock copolymers. Such copolymers contain two segments (“blocks”) of polymers with significantly different interaction parameters and can be used in directed self-assembly applications.

PHOTOPOLYMERIZATION METHOD FOR PREPARING BLOCK COPOLYMER WITH MAIN-CHAIN SEMI-FLUORINATED ALTERNATING COPOLYMER

The present invention relates to a photopolymerization method for preparing a block polymer with a main-chain “semi-fluorinated” alternating copolymer, which comprises the following steps: under a protective atmosphere, subjecting a methacrylate monomer and a “semi-fluorinated” alternating copolymer (AB)macroinitiator to light-controlled living radical polymerization in an organic solvent at 20-30° C. in the presence of a photocatalyst, where the polymerization reaction is continued for at least half an hour under irradiation of light at 390-590 nm, to obtain a block copolymer of a main-chain polyolefin, polyester, or polyether “semi-fluorinated” alternating copolymer. The polymerization method is carried out under irradiation of visible light, the polymerization process has the characteristics of “living” radical polymerization, and the molecular weight distribution of the prepared polymer is narrow. 2. The photopolymerization method according to claim 1 , wherein the methacrylate monomer is methyl methacrylate claim 1 , butyl methacrylate claim 1 , hexyl methacrylate claim 1 , glycidyl methacrylate claim 1 , N claim 1 ,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate claim 1 , or polyethylene glycol monomethyl ether methacrylate.3. The photopolymerization method according to claim 1 , wherein the “semi-fluorinated” alternating copolymer(AB)macroinitiator is obtained by START polymerization of a monomer A with a monomer B claim 1 , wherein the monomer A is selected from 1 claim 1 ,4-diiodoperfluorobutane claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,6-diiodoperfluorohexane or 1 claim 1 ,8-diiodoperfluorooctane; and the monomer B is selected from 1 claim 1 ,7-octadiene claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,9-decadiene claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,4-phenylene diallyl ether claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,4-phenylene bis(1-hexenyl) ether claim 1 , diallyladipate claim 1 , diallyl terephthalate or bis(1-hexenyl) terephthalate.4. The photopolymerization method according to claim 1 , wherein the molar ratio of the monomer A to the monomer B is 1 ...

BLOCK COPOLYMERS COMPRISING REPEATING UNITS DERIVED FROM MONOMERS COMPRISING LACTAM AND ACRYLOYL MOIETIES AND HYDROPHOBIC MONOMERS, COMPOSITIONS, AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF

The invention provides block copolymers comprising at least one block A comprising repeating units derived from monomers comprising lactam and acryloyl moieties and at least one block B comprising repeating units derived from hydrophobic monomers. The invention further provides compositions comprising the block copolymers and applications thereof in various industrial areas including personal care. The invention furthermore provides compositions comprising colloidal particles of the block copolymers. The variables x, y, Rand Rare described herein. 1. A block copolymer comprising:{'sub': '1', '(a) at least one block A consisting of repeating units derived from at least one monomer acomprising at least one functionalized or unfunctionalized acryloyl moiety and at least one lactam moiety; and'}{'sub': 1', '2', '1, '(b) at least one block B comprising repeating units derived from at least one hydrophobic monomer band optionally, at least one monomer acomprising at least one functionalized or unfunctionalized acryloyl moiety and at least one lactam moiety, with the proviso that said monomer bis not lauryl (meth)acrylate.'}3. The block copolymer according to wherein said monomer bis selected from the group consisting of monomers comprising at least one acryloyl moiety claim 1 , vinyl lactams claim 1 , alkyl vinyl ethers claim 1 , aryl vinyl ethers claim 1 , vinyl alkanoates claim 1 , vinyl alkanamides claim 1 , vinyl alcohols claim 1 , vinyl carbonates claim 1 , vinyl carbamates claim 1 , vinyl thiocarbamates claim 1 , vinyl ureas claim 1 , vinyl halides claim 1 , vinyl imidazoles claim 1 , vinyl pyridines claim 1 , vinyl silanes claim 1 , vinyl siloxanes claim 1 , vinyl sulfones claim 1 , alpha claim 1 , beta-olefinically unsaturated carboxylic anhydrides claim 1 , diacids claim 1 , diesters claim 1 , ester acids claim 1 , amic acids claim 1 , diamides claim 1 , imides claim 1 , ester amides claim 1 , alpha-olefins claim 1 , vinyl triazoles claim 1 , alpha claim 1 , beta ...

FUNCTIONALIZED DIMETHOXYPHENOL MONOMERS AND POLYMERS PREPARED THEREFROM

Dimethoxyphenol-based monomers containing polymerizable functional groups such as [meth]acrylate groups are useful for the preparation of polymers, wherein one or more dimethoxyphenyl moieties are part of side chains pendant to the backbones of the polymers. The polymers thereby obtained may have different, improved properties, such as higher glass transition temperatures, thermal stability and solvent resistance, as compared to polymers based on other types of lignin-derived monomers. 1. A polymerizable monomer , comprised of a phenyl ring , two methoxy groups substituted on the phenyl ring , and at least one substituent on the phenyl ring comprised of at least one polymerizable functional group other than a hydroxyl group.2. The polymerizable monomer of claim 1 , wherein the substituent comprised of at least one polymerizable functional group is substituted at position 1 of the phenyl ring and the two methoxy groups are substituted at the 2 and 6 positions of the phenyl ring claim 1 , the 2 and 3 positions of the phenyl ring claim 1 , the 2 and 4 positions of the phenyl ring claim 1 , the 3 and 4 positions of the phenyl ring claim 1 , or the 3 and 5 positions of the phenyl ring.4. The polymerizable monomer of claim 3 , wherein Ris a hydrocarbyl group selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups claim 3 , alkenyl groups claim 3 , and allyl groups.5. The polymerizable monomer of claim 3 , wherein Ris a heteroatom-containing organic moiety selected from the group consisting of aldehyde-containing groups claim 3 , ketone-containing groups claim 3 , carboxylic acid-containing groups claim 3 , and hydroxyl-containing groups.6. The polymerizable monomer of claim 3 , wherein Ris hydrogen claim 3 , methyl claim 3 , ethyl claim 3 , n-propyl claim 3 , i-propyl claim 3 , formyl claim 3 , acetyl claim 3 , —CHC(═O)CH claim 3 , —CHCHOH claim 3 , —CHCHOH claim 3 , —CHCHO claim 3 , —CHCHCHO claim 3 , —C(═O)CHCH claim 3 , —COH claim 3 , —CHCOH claim 3 , —C(═O)CH(OH)CH claim 3 ...

Elastomeric Coating Composition

An elastomeric coating composition to enhance or alter the aesthetic appearance of an automobile. The coating composition can be applied by spraying onto either a vehicle paint job or clear coat and is semi-permanent upon drying. The coating composition can be manually removed from the vehicle by peeling without damaging the underlying paint job or clear coat on the vehicle. 1. A coating composition , comprising: a polymer;', 'a tackifier;', 'a hydrocarbon resin;', 'a solvent; and', 'a UV stabilizer; and', 'at least one pigment additive., 'a composite film comprising2. The coating composition according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon resin has a softening point of at least 140 degrees Celsius.3. The coating composition according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon resin has a melting point of at least 140 degrees Celsius.4. The coating composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer is a Styrene/ethylene/butylene/styrene liner triblock copolymer.5. The coating composition according to claim 4 , wherein the solvent comprises a mixture of xylene claim 4 , toluene and naphtha.6. The coating composition according to claim 5 , further comprising a silicon dioxide thixotrope.7. The coating composition according to that is manually peel-able when dried onto a surface.8. The coating composition according to having a viscosity configured for use in a high volume low pressure sprayer application9. The coating composition according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon resin is present in an amount between 5 percent by weight and 7 percent by weight.10. The coating composition according to claim 9 , wherein the hydrocarbon resin is present in an amount between 5.5 percent by weight and 6.75 percent by weight.11. The coating composition according to claim 10 , wherein the hydrocarbon resin is present in an amount of 5.7 percent by weight.12. The coating composition according to wherein the composite film further comprises a hindered amine light stabilizer.13. The ...

Method of Applying an Elastomeric Coating Composition

A method of applying an elastomeric coating composition to enhance or alter the aesthetic appearance of an automobile. The coating composition can be applied by spraying onto either a vehicle paint job or clear coat and is semi-permanent upon drying. The coating composition can be manually removed from the vehicle by peeling without damaging the underlying paint job or clear coat on the vehicle. 1. A method of applying a removable and semi-permanent coating onto a vehicle comprising: a styrene/ethylene/butylene/styrene liner triblock copolymer;', 'a hydrocarbon resin;', 'a tackifier;', 'a silicon dioxide thixotrope;', 'a hindered amine light stabilizer;', 'a UV stabilizer;', 'an antioxidant;', 'a solvent blend; and, 'forming a composition ofapplying the composition to a vehicle surface and forming an outer layer of the composition on the vehicle.2. The method according to further comprising applying a gloss layer onto the outer layer of the composition.3. The method according to wherein the styrene/ethylene/butylene/styrene liner triblock copolymer is present in an amount greater than 6 weight percent.4. The method according to wherein the hydrocarbon resin is present in an amount between 5 and 7 percent by weight.5. The method according to wherein the tackifier is present in an amount greater than 1 percent.6. The method according to wherein the silicon dioxide thixotrope is present in an amount greater than 0.5 weight percent.{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'The method according to wherein the hindered amine light stabilizer is present in an amount greater than or equal to 0.20 weight percent.'}7. The method according to wherein the UV stabilizer is present in an amount greater than or equal to 0.20 weight percent.8. The method according to wherein the antioxidant is present in an amount greater than or equal to 0.20 weight percent.9. The method according to wherein the solvent blend comprises a mixture of 22/11/9 of Xylene claim 1 , Toluene ...

FLUORINATED ACRYLATE BLOCK COPOLYMERS WITH LOW DYNAMIC SURFACE TENSION

The present invention relates to a composition, comprising a binder resin, a block copolymer which comprises at least a block A and a block B, wherein the block A comprises monomer units derived from a compound selected from (meth)acrylic acid, a (meth)acrylic acid ester, a (meth)acrylamide, a vinyl aromatic compound, or any mixture thereof, the block B comprises monomer units derived from a compound selected from a fluorinated (meth)acrylic ester having the following formula (I): HC═C(R)(C(0)OR), wherein R1 is H or methyl; and Ris an organic residue containing a perfluorinated Calkyl group, a fluorinated alpha-olefin having the following formula (II): HC═CH(R) (II) wherein Ris an organic residue containing a perfluorinated Calkyl group, i.e. —(CF)—CFor any mixture thereof. 1. A composition , comprisinga binder resin,a block copolymer which comprises a block A and a block B, whereinthe block A comprises monomer units derived from a compound selected from (meth)acrylic acid, a (meth)acrylic acid ester, a (meth)acrylamide, a vinyl aromatic compound, or a mixture thereof, and [{'br': None, 'sub': 2', '1', 'F-1, 'HC═CR(C(O)OR)\u2003\u2003(I)'}, 'wherein', 'R1 is H or methyl; and', {'sub': F-1', '4-6, 'Ris an organic residue containing a perfluorinated Calkyl group,'}], 'the block B comprises monomer units derived from a compound selected from a fluorinated (meth)acrylic ester having the following formula (I) [{'br': None, 'sub': 2', 'F-2, 'HC═CH(R)\u2003\u2003(II)'}, {'sub': F-2', '4-6, 'wherein Ris an organic residue containing a perfluorinated Calkyl group,'}], 'a fluorinated alpha-olefin having the following formula (II)or a mixture thereof.2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein Rand R claim 1 , which can be the same or different claim 1 , have the following formula (III):{'br': None, 'sub': 2', 'x', '2', '3-5', '3, '—(R)—(CF)—CF\u2003\u2003(III)'}{'sub': 2', '1-4, 'wherein x is 0 or 1, and Ris a divalent non-fluorinated Calkylene group.'}3. The ...

BLOCK COPOLYMER, PROCESS AND COMPOSITION

There is described a block copolymer comprising at least a block [A] and a block [B], where: (a) (i) block [A] comprises from 5 to 95 mole-% per mole-% of the block [A] of itaconate functional moieties; (b) (i) block [B] is substantially free of itaconate functional moieties. Preferably the block copolymer is made by a controlled radical polymerisation (CRP) such as reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT). 4. A coating composition comprising a block copolymer as claimed in .5. A coating composition as claimed in which is aqueous.6. A substrate and/or article having coated thereon an (optionally cured) coating composition as claimed in .7. A method of using a block copolymer as claimed in to prepare a coating composition.8. A method for preparing a coated substrate and/or article comprising the steps of applying a coating composition as claimed in to the substrate and/or article and optionally curing said composition in situ to form a cured coating thereon. The present invention relates to block copolymers and polymeric materials obtained and/or obtainable from monomers such as 2-methylidenebutanedioates (also referred to herein as itaconates) and/or from monomers related to itaconates. The invention also relates to a process for making such block copolymers and their use for example to prepare for example coatings, inks and/or adhesives. It is preferred that the block copolymers of the invention, and/or the itaconate functional monomers used to prepare them are obtained from bio-renewable sources.The term itaconate functional monomers is defined further herein and for example includes itaconic acid and its isomers and derivatives; such as itaconate esters (including di and mono esters), itaconic amides (including di and mono amides), itaconate amic acids, itaconic imide, itaconate anhydride and itaconate salts.It is one object of the present invention to provide block polymers from itaconate functional monomers, using techniques such as controlled ...

PROCESS FOR OBTAINING LOW FREE MONOMER LEVELS IN A BLOCK COPOLYMER EMULSION PREPARED WITH (REVERSE) IODINE TRANSFER POLYMERISATION

A process for obtaining an aqueous emulsion comprising a block copolymer by the solution polymerisation of vinyl monomers to obtain block [B] in the presence of a) a radical precursor; and b) an iodine atom containing block [A]; where block [A] and [B] together comprise 0 to 2 wt % of methacrylic acid; where block [A] and block [B] together comprise ≧2.5 wt % of vinyl monomers bearing ionic or potentially ionic water-dispersing groups not including methacrylic acid; and performing a post polymerisation reaction on the block copolymer emulsion obtained in step II; and wherein said aqueous emulsion has a free vinyl monomer level <1000 ppm when having a solids content of ≧20 wt %. 1. A process for obtaining an aqueous emulsion comprising a block copolymer , which process comprises the following steps: a) a radical precursor; and', 'b) an iodine atom containing block [A];, 'I) solution polymerisation of vinyl monomers to obtain block [B] in the presence of'}to obtain a block copolymer comprising at least block [A] and a different block [B];where block [A] and [B] together comprise 0 to 2 wt % of methacrylic acid;where block [A] comprises 0 to 25 wt % of vinyl monomers bearing ionic or potentially ionic water-dispersing groups not including methacrylic acid;where block [B] comprises 0 to 25 wt % of vinyl monomers bearing ionic or potentially ionic water-dispersing groups not including methacrylic acid;where block [A] and block [B] together comprise >2.5 wt % of vinyl monomers bearing ionic or potentially ionic water-dispersing groups not including methacrylic acid;II) emulsification of the block copolymer obtained in step I);III) performing a post polymerisation reaction on the block copolymer emulsion obtained in step II; andwherein said aqueous emulsion has a free vinyl monomer level <1000 ppm when having a solids content of >20 wt %.2. A process according to where block [A] comprises 5 to 25 wt % of vinyl monomers bearing ionic or potentially ionic water-dispersing ...

EXTENDED FILM AND THE MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

An extended film and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The extended film includes a poly(lactic acid) and a block copolymer, wherein the block polymer includes a first block, a second block and a third block that connected with each other by chemical bonds. The extended film is formed by steps of mixing poly(lactic acid) and the block copolymer to form a mixture, compressing the mixture to form a board body and extending the board body to form an extended film, thereby forming an extended film having properties of high thermal-resistance and high transparency, the film thus obtained is applicable for packaging use. 1. An extended film , comprising:poly(lactic acid), anda block copolymer comprising:a first block having segments formed by a styrene repeating unit;a second block having segments formed by at least one repeating unit selected from the group consisting of acrylate repeating units and methacrylate repeating units; anda third block having segments formed by an ethylenical repeating unit having epoxy groups,wherein, the first block, the second block and the third block are connected by chemical bonds.4. The extended film of claim 1 , wherein the styrene repeating units are formed by at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of styrene claim 1 , α-methyl styrene claim 1 , m-methyl styrene claim 1 , o-methyl styrene claim 1 , p-methyl styrene claim 1 , o-ethyl styrene claim 1 , p-ethyl styrene and p-tert-butyl styrene;the acrylate repeating units are formed by at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, n-propyl acrylate, n-butyl acrylate, tert-butyl acrylate, n-hexyl acrylate, cyclohexyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, lauryl acrylate, isobornyl acrylate, cyclododecyl acrylate, chloromethyl acrylate, 2-chloroethyl acrylate, 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, 3-hydroxypropyl acrylate, 2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexyl acrylate, and 2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentyl acrylate;the methacrylate repeating units are ...

Practical synthesis of multiphase self-healing polymers from commodity monomers

A self-healing polymer material that includes a multiphase copolymer, and a method of making the copolymer, are provided. The multiphase copolymer includes one or more hydrogen bond-forming copolymer segments, each segment including a polymerized acrylamide monomer and a polymerized acrylic monomer. The polymerized acrylamide monomer includes functional groups that form hydrogen bonds in the multiphase copolymer, and is present in the one or more copolymer segments in an amount sufficient for self-healing of the multiphase copolymer.

Acrylic Polymers Having Controlled Placement of Functional Groups

Acrylic copolymers that include the controlled placement of functional groups within the polymer structure are provided. The copolymers contain a reactive segment and a non-reactive segment and are manufactured via a controlled radical polymerization process. The copolymers are useful in the manufacture of adhesives and elastomers.

MACRO-RAFT CHAIN TRANSFER AGENTS AS ANIONIC POLYMERIZATION TERMINATORS

The present invention relates to a compound of Formula (I): where {circle around (P)} R, R, R, R, and Z are as described herein and to a process for preparing a compound of Formula (I). This invention also relates to a process for the synthesis of a polymer which includes providing a monomer composition, providing a compound of Formula (I), and polymerizing monomers within the monomer composition through controlled free radical polymerization with the compound of Formula (I) to form the polymer. 3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein is polystyrene claim 1 , polybutadiene claim 1 , or polyisoprene.18. The process according to claim 17 , wherein said forming the compound of Formula (IIe) comprises:reacting the compound of Formula (IId) with an alcohol or an epoxide under conditions effective to produce the compound of Formula (IIe).27. The process according to claim 26 , wherein said forming the compound of Formula (IIe) comprises:reacting the compound of Formula (IId) with an alcohol or an epoxide under conditions effective to produce the compound of Formula (IIe).34. The process according to claim 33 , wherein said forming the compound of Formula (IIe) comprises:reacting the compound of Formula (IId) with an alcohol or an epoxide under conditions effective to produce the compound of Formula (IIe).40. The process according to claim 39 , wherein said forming the compound of Formula (IIe) comprises:reacting the compound of Formula (IId) with an alcohol or an epoxide under conditions effective to produce the compound of Formula (IIe).51. The process of claim 47 , wherein said monomer composition comprises one or more types of monomers.52. The process of claim 51 , wherein the one or more types of monomers is selected from the group consisting of vinyl aromatic monomers and acrylate monomers.53. The process of claim 51 , wherein the one or more types of monomers is selected from the group consisting of styrene claim 51 , butyl acrylate claim 51 , methyl acrylate claim 51 ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING WELL DEFINED COMB POLYMERS

A method for producing improved comb polymers having a block or gradient structure. The comb polymers are highly suitable for dispersing fine powder. 1. A process for preparing comb polymers having block or gradient structure , wherein at least one section A of the comb polymer is formed by polymerizing a monomer mixture M comprising a polyalkylene glycol (meth)acrylate , wherein the monomer mixture M includes less than 2% by weight of (meth)acrylic acid , based on the weight of the polyalkylene glycol (meth)acrylate present in the monomer mixture M.2. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the monomer mixture M includes less than 1.8% by weight of (meth)acrylic acid claim 1 , based on the weight of the polyalkylene glycol (meth)acrylate present in the monomer mixture M.3. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the polyalkylene glycol (meth)acrylate has been prepared by a process in which neither (meth)acrylic acid nor the anhydride of (meth)acrylic acid is used.4. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the polyalkylene glycol (meth)acrylate is obtained by transesterifying an alkyl (meth)acrylate with a polyalkylene glycol capped at one end or by alkoxylating a hydroxyalkyl(meth)acrylate.5. The process as claimed in claim 4 , wherein at the start of the transesterification reaction claim 4 , the molar ratio of alkyl (meth)acrylate to polyalkylene glycol capped at one end is 1:1 to 50:1.6. The process as claimed claim 4 , wherein claim 4 , during and/or after the transesterification claim 4 , excess alkyl (meth)acrylate is partly or fully removed from the reaction mixture.7. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the monomer mixture M comprises the reaction mixture which is obtained by transesterifying an alkyl (meth)acrylate with a polyalkylene glycol capped at one end and includes claim 1 , besides the polyalkylene glycol (meth)acrylate claim 1 , at least one compound selected from the group comprising alkyl (meth)acrylate claim 1 , polyalkylene ...

RESIN COMPOSITION AND FLOW CELLS INCORPORATING THE SAME

An example of a resin composition includes a free radical curable resin matrix including an acrylate and a siloxane, and a free radical photoinitiator. When cured, the resin composition has low or no autofluorescence when exposed to blue excitation wavelengths ranging from about 380 nm to about 480 nm or green excitation wavelengths ranging from about 510 nm to about 560 nm. 1. A resin composition , comprising:a free radical curable resin matrix including an acrylate and a siloxane; anda free radical photoinitiator;wherein, when cured, the resin composition has low or no autofluorescence when exposed to blue excitation wavelengths ranging from about 380 nm to about 480 nm or green excitation wavelengths ranging from about 510 nm to about 560 nm.2. The resin composition as defined in claim 1 , wherein the cured resin composition has low autofluorescence claim 1 , and wherein the low autofluorescence corresponds with a grey value of less than 25 claim 1 ,000 when the cured resin composition is exposed to the blue excitation wavelengths.3. The resin composition as defined in claim 1 , wherein the cured resin composition has low autofluorescence claim 1 , and wherein the low autofluorescence corresponds with a grey value of less than 5 claim 1 ,000 when the cured resin composition is exposed to the blue excitation wavelengths.4. The resin composition as defined in claim 1 , wherein the cured resin composition has low autofluorescence claim 1 , and wherein the low autofluorescence corresponds with a grey value of less than 10 claim 1 ,000 when the cured resin composition is exposed to the green excitation wavelengths.5. The resin composition as defined in claim 1 , wherein the cured resin composition has low autofluorescence claim 1 , and wherein the low autofluorescence corresponds with a grey value of less than 2 claim 1 ,500 when the cured resin composition is exposed to the green excitation wavelengths.6. The resin composition as defined in claim 1 , wherein the free ...

SEPARATOR COMPRISING A POROUS LAYER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID SEPARATOR

The present invention relates to a separator for an electrochemical cell, preferably a lithium ion battery, comprising a porous layer which comprises at least one block copolymer having three or more polymer blocks and at least one aluminum oxide or hydroxide, a lithium ion battery comprising such a separator, and a method for producing such a separator. 1201. A separator for an electrochemical cell , comprising a porous layer which comprises at least one block copolymer having three or more polymer blocks and at least one aluminum oxide or aluminum hydroxide , the weight ratio of aluminum oxide or hydroxide to block copolymer being in the range from 1.5:1 to :.2. The separator as claimed in claim 1 , the thickness of the porous layer being 1 to 100 μm claim 1 , preferably 3 to 50 μm.3. The separator as claimed in claim 1 , the porosity of the layer being 30% to 70% claim 1 , and/or the pore diameter being 10 nm to 300 nm claim 1 , in each case measured by means of mercury porosimetry in accordance with DIN 66133.4. The separator as claimed in claim 1 , the aluminum oxide or hydroxide representing an oxide or hydroxide of the general formula AlO*x HO with x from 0 to 1.5.5. The separator as claimed in claim 1 , the surface of the aluminum oxide or hydroxide having been modified to increase the dispersibility of aluminum oxide or hydroxide particles in solvents claim 1 , by treatment with at least one substance selected from the group containing organic compounds containing carboxylic and/or sulfonic acid claim 1 , inorganic acids claim 1 , silanes claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.6. The separator as claimed in wherein said block copolymer contains end polymer blocks and middle polymer block or blocks and the end polymer blocks have a higher glass transition temperature (Tg) than the middle polymer block or blocks (Tg).7. The separator as claimed in claim 1 , the block copolymer having an ISO 1133 melt flow index of less than 3 g/10 min at 230° C. (5 kg).8. The ...

Copolymer having amphiphilic blocks, and use thereof for manufacturing polymer filtration membranes

A copolymer having amphiphilic blocks includes at least one first hydrophilic block, obtainable from n-butyl acrylate and hydroxyethyl methacrylate monomers, and a second hydrophobic block likely to be obtained from a methyl methacrylate monomer. The copolymer is found to be particularly advantageous for use as an additive for manufacturing a polymer filtration membrane, particularly a PVDF membrane, particularly via a phase inversion method.

MOLDING AND OVERMOLDING COMPOSITIONS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

The present invention relates to molding and overmolding compositions for delicate components. More particularly the invention relates to compositions for low pressure molding and overmolding, making these compositions particularly well suited for electronic devices. The molding and overmolding composition is suitable for low pressure injection molding processes, particularly at 0.5 to 200 bars at 70° C. to 240° C. 1. A method of forming an overmold over an electronic component comprising the steps of: 1) an [A]-[B]-[A] copolymer, wherein [A] is a hard-block monomer with a Tg greater than about 30° C. and [B] is a soft-block monomer with a Tg less than about 20° C., and the copolymer comprises greater than 35 wt % of the [A] monomer;', '2) a tackifying resin;', '3) about 0.05 to about 5 wt % of a UV absorber selected from the group consisting of benzotriazoles, triazines and benzophenones; and, '(a) preparing an overmolding composition comprisingwherein the wt % is based on the total weight of the composition;(b) applying the overmolding composition on the electronic component at a pressure less than 150 bars; and(c) cooling the overmolding composition.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the overmolding composition is applied with pressure less than 120 bars.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the overmolding composition is applied with pressure less than 60 bars. The application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/804,811 filed Mar. 14, 2013, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/721,756 filed Nov. 2, 2012, the contents of both of which are incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to molding and overmolding compositions for electronic devices. More particularly the invention relates to compositions for low pressure molding and overmolding, making these compositions particularly well suited for using with electronic devices.Molding is a manufacturing process for producing a shaped article by ...

Foam Composition with Olefin Block Copolymer Gel Particles

The present disclosure is directed to a composition and articles containing the composition. The composition comprises a foam and a plurality of gel particles dispersed in the foam. The gel particles comprise an olefin block copolymer and an oil. 110-. (canceled)11. A composition comprising:a foam; anda plurality of gel particles dispersed in the foam, the gel particles comprising an oil and an ethylene/α-olefin multi-block copolymer with greater than 60 mol % ethylene; andthe ethylene/α-olefin multi-block copolymer comprises hard segments and soft segments, and the soft segments comprise ethylene and greater than 5 weight percent α-olefin comonomer, based on total weight of the soft segment.12. The composition of wherein the hard segments comprise greater than 95 weight percent ethylene monomer and less than 5 weight percent α-olefin comonomer claim 11 , based on the total weight of the hard segments.13. The composition of wherein the ethylene/α-olefin multi-block copolymer consists of ethylene and α-olefin.14. The composition of wherein the ethylene/α-olefin multi-block copolymer is styrene-free.15. The composition of wherein the foam is selected from the group consisting of a polyurethane foam claim 11 , a latex foam claim 11 , a polystyrene foam claim 11 , an epoxy foam claim 11 , a polyvinyl foam claim 11 , and combinations thereof.16. The composition of wherein gel particles have a D50 particle size from 50 microns to 1500 microns.17. The composition of wherein the gel particles comprise from 30 wt % to 70 wt % ethylene/α-olefin multi-block copolymer and from 70 wt % to 30 wt % oil.18. A composition comprising:a foam selected from the group consisting of a polyurethane foam, a latex foam, a polystyrene foam, an epoxy foam, a polyvinyl foam, and combinations thereof; anda plurality of gel particles having a D50 particle size from 50 microns to 1500 microns dispersed in the foam, the gel particles comprising an ethylene/α-olefin multi-block copolymer and an oil; ...

Block Copolymers As Soil Release Agents In Laundry Processes

Described are block copolymers which have been prepared by controlled free radical polymerization. Also described is the use of said block copolymers as soil release agents in laundry processes and a process to produce said block copolymers. Further described is a method for easier releasing soil from textiles in laundry processes and a detergent containing said block copolymers. 3. The block copolymer of claim 1 , wherein the block copolymer has a quaternization degree of 0 to 99%.4. The block copolymer of claim 2 , wherein styrene or 4-vinylpyridine are present in the range of from 0 to 20 repeating units.5. The block copolymer of claim 1 , wherein the block copolymer has a polydispersity index PDI from 1.0 to 2.5.6. The block copolymer of claim 1 , wherein the block copolymer has been prepared in step a) from n-butylacrylate.7. The block copolymer of claim 1 , wherein the monomer of step b) is selected from the group consisting of dimethylaminopropyl methacrylate claim 1 , dimethylaminopropyl acrylate claim 1 , 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate claim 1 , 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl acrylate claim 1 , dimethylaminopropyl acrylamide claim 1 , dimethylaminopropyl methacrylamide claim 1 , 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl acrylamide claim 1 , and 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylamide.8. The block copolymer of claim 1 , wherein the monomer of step a) is n-butylacrylate and wherein the monomer of step b) is 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate or dimethylaminopropyl methacrylamide.10. The block copolymer of claim 9 , wherein the primary or secondary alcohol is methoxy poly(ethylene glycol).12. A soil release agent in an aqueous laundry process claim 1 , the soil release agent comprising the block copolymer of .13. A detergent comprising the block copolymer of . This is application is the National Stage Entry of PCT/EP2014/055226, filed Mar. 17, 2014, which claims priority to European Patent Application No. 13161408.3, filed Mar. 27, 2013, the disclosures of which are incorporated ...

COATING AGENT FOR OIL SEAL

A coating agent for oil seal comprising 10 to 160 parts by weight of a filler having a particle size of 0.5 to 30 μm based on 100 parts by weight of isocyanate group-containing 1,2-polybutadiene and being prepared as an organic solvent solution, wherein a contact angle between a substrate surface coated with the coating agent and engine oil is less than 35°. The coating agent can improve wettability with oil and reduce dynamic friction coefficient in oil, while increasing the roughness of the coating surface. Thus, low torque characteristics can be achieved, while maintaining excellent seal performance inherent in oil seal. 1: A coating agent for oil seal comprising 10 to 160 parts by weight of a filler having a particle size of 0.5 to 30 μm based on 100 parts by weight of isocyanate group-containing 1 ,2-polybutadiene and being prepared as an organic solvent solution , wherein a contact angle between a substrate surface coated with the coating agent and engine oil is less than 35°.2: The coating agent for oil seal according to claim 1 , wherein the filler is fluororesin claim 1 , silica claim 1 , silicone resin or polycarbonate.3: An oil seal coated with the coating agent according to .4: An oil seal coated with the coating agent according to . The present invention relates to a coating agent for oil seal. More particularly, the present invention relates to a coating agent for oil seal capable of reducing friction in oil.Oil seal is widely used as an important machine element in the field of vehicles, industrial machines, and the like. Oil seal is used for the purpose of movement and sliding; however, in that case, deterioration of the seal oil and the sealing material due to the frictional heat of the seal, and energy loss in devices due to frictional resistance are often problematic.In order to reduce the torque of the oil seal, it is preferable that oil is held on the sliding surface. For this purpose, it is required to improve wettability with oil, while ...

BLOCK COPOLYMERS AND THE USE THEREOF FOR IMPROVING THE COLD PROPERTIES OF FUELS OR COMBUSTIBLES

The invention relates to a block copolymer and the use thereof as a cold resistance additive of a fuel or combustible. The block copolymer comprises: (i) a block A consisting of a chain of structural motifs derived from at least one α,β-unsaturated alkyl methacrylate or acrylate monomer; and (ii) a block B consisting of a chain of structural motifs derived from at least one α,β-unsaturated monomer selected from styrene derivatives, the aromatic ring of which is substituted by at least one group R selected from the groups: Cto Calkyl esters, and preferably acyclic linear or branched Cto Chydrocarbonated chains, said chain being substituted by at least one group containing a quaternary ammonium salt. The invention also relates to an additive concentrate containing such a copolymer and to the use thereof as an anti-sedimentation additive, and advantageously, as a TLF booster additive. 1. A block copolymer comprising:(i) a block A consisting of a chain of structural units derived from one or more α,β-unsaturated alkyl methacrylate or acrylate monomers, and [{'sub': 1', '24, 'Cto Calkyl esters, and'}, {'sub': 1', '12, 'linear or branched, preferably acyclic, Cto Chydrocarbon-based chains, preferably alkyl groups, said chain being substituted by one or more groups containing a quaternary ammonium salt.'}], '(ii) a block B consisting of a chain of structural units derived from one or more α,β-unsaturated monomers chosen from styrene derivatives, the aromatic ring of which is substituted by at least one group R chosen from the groups2. The block copolymer as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that it also comprises (iii) an end chain I consisting of a cyclic or acyclic claim 1 , saturated or unsaturated claim 1 , linear or branched claim 1 , Cto Chydrocarbon-based chain claim 1 , said chain being located at the terminal position of said block copolymer.3. The block copolymer as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the α claim 1 ,β-unsaturated monomer of the block A ...

BLOCK COPOLYMERS AND THE USE THEREOF FOR IMPROVING THE COLD PROPERTIES OF FUELS OR COMBUSTIBLES

The invention relates to a block copolymer and the use thereof as a cold resistance additive of a fuel or combustible. The block copolymer comprises: (i) a block A consisting of a chain of structural motifs derived from at least one α,β-unsaturated alkyl methacrylate or acrylate monomer; and (ii) a block B consisting of a chain of structural motifs derived from at least one α,β-unsaturated monomer containing at least one aromatic ring. The invention also relates to an additive concentrate containing such a copolymer and to the use thereof as a TLF booster and, advantageously, as an anti-sedimentation additive. 1. A block copolymer comprising:(i) a block A consisting of a chain of structural units derived from one or more α,β-unsaturated alkyl methacrylate or acrylate monomers, and(ii) a block B consisting of a chain of structural units derived from one or more α,β-unsaturated monomers containing at least one aromatic ring, preferably chosen from styrene or styrene derivatives.2. The block copolymer as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that it also comprises (iii) an end chain I consisting of a cyclic or acyclic claim 1 , saturated or unsaturated claim 1 , linear or branched claim 1 , Cto Chydrocarbon-based chain claim 1 , said chain being located at the terminal position of said block copolymer.3. The block copolymer as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the α claim 1 ,β-unsaturated monomer of the block A is chosen from linear or branched Cto C claim 1 , preferably Cto Calkyl methacrylates or acrylates.4. The block copolymer as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the α claim 1 ,β-unsaturated monomer of the block B is chosen from styrene and styrene derivatives claim 1 , the aromatic ring of which is substituted by at least one group R chosen from the groups:hydroxyl,{'sub': 1', '24, 'Cto Calkyl ethers,'}{'sub': 1', '24, 'Cto Calkyl esters, and'}{'sub': 1', '12, 'linear or branched, preferably acyclic, Cto Chydrocarbon-based chains, preferably ...

MULTIBLOCK COPOLYMER WITH NARROW MOLECULAR WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR

The present invention discloses a multiblock copolymer with narrow molecular weight distribution and a preparation method therefor. According to the present disclosure, a series of multiblock copolymers with narrow molecular weight distribution are prepared by adopting a reversible addition chain transfer free radical polymerization technology in an emulsion polymerization system by controlling the feeding sequence of monomers. The molecular weight of the series of multiblock copolymers meets theoretical expectations, the content of dead polymers is low, and the mechanical properties are greatly improved compared with the traditional triblock copolymers. The present disclosure has the advantages of simple flow equipment, an energy-saving and environment-friendly process, cheap and readily available raw materials, achieves high control of the block number, block types, block molecular weight and other structures in the block polymers, and provides a universal and feasible means for preparing polymer materials with specific structures and functions. 1. (canceled)2. A preparation method for a multiblock copolymer with narrow molecular weight distribution , wherein a structural general formula of the multiblock copolymer is R—X-b-Y-b-(M)-b-(M)-b-(M). . . -b-(M)-T , wherein R is an isopropyl acid group , acetoxy , 2-nitrile acetoxy or 2-amino acetoxy; in X , X is a methacrylic acid monomer unit or an acrylic acid monomer unit , mis an average polymerization degree of X , and m=10-40; in Y , Y is a styrene monomer unit or a methyl methacrylate monomer unit , mis an average polymerization degree of Y , and m=3-10; M , M , M. . . Mare comonomers of the copolymer , and are selected from styrene , methyl acrylate , ethyl acrylate , butyl acrylate , tert-butyl acrylate , isobutyl acrylate , 2-ethylhexyl acrylate , methyl methacrylate , ethyl methacrylate , tert-butyl methacrylate , n-butyl methacrylate , methyl 2-ethylhexyl acrylate , acrylonitrile , isoprene , butadiene , or ...

Method of negative tone development using a copolymer multilayer electrolyte and articles made therefrom

Disclosed herein is a multi-layered article, comprising a substrate; and two or more layers disposed over the substrate, wherein each said layer comprises a block copolymer comprising a first block and a second block, wherein the first block comprises a repeat unit containing a hydrogen acceptor or a hydrogen donor, and the second block comprises a repeat unit containing a hydrogen donor when the repeat unit of the first block contains a hydrogen acceptor, or a hydrogen acceptor when the repeat unit of the first block contains a hydrogen donor; wherein the first block of an innermost of said two or more layers is bonded to the substrate, and the first block of each layer disposed over the innermost layer is bonded to the second block of a respective underlying layer; and wherein the hydrogen donor or hydrogen acceptor of the second block of an outermost said two or more layers is blocked.

Method of negative tone development using a copolymer multilayer electrolyte and articles made therefrom

Disclosed herein is a method, comprising disposing a first composition on a substrate, wherein the first composition comprises a first block copolymer comprising a first block and a second block, wherein the first block comprises a repeat unit containing a hydrogen acceptor or a hydrogen donor, and the second block comprises a repeat unit containing a blocked donor when the repeat unit of the first block is a hydrogen acceptor, or a blocked acceptor when the repeat unit of the first block is a hydrogen donor; and a solvent; and deprotecting the blocked acceptor or the blocked donor with a deprotecting agent.

PATTERN TREATMENT METHODS

A pattern treatment method, comprising: (a) providing a semiconductor substrate comprising a patterned feature on a surface thereof; (b) applying a pattern treatment composition to the patterned feature, wherein the pattern treatment composition comprises: a block copolymer and an organic solvent, wherein the block copolymer comprises: (i) a first block comprising a first unit formed from 4-vinyl-pyridine, and (ii) a second block comprising a first unit formed from a vinyl aromatic monomer; and (c) removing residual pattern shrink composition from the substrate, leaving a coating of the block copolymer over the surface of the patterned feature, thereby providing a reduced pattern spacing as compared with a pattern spacing of the patterned feature prior to coating the pattern treatment composition. The methods find particular applicability in the manufacture of semiconductor devices for providing high resolution patterns. 1. A pattern treatment method , comprising:(a) providing a semiconductor substrate comprising a patterned feature on a surface thereof;(b) applying a pattern treatment composition to the patterned feature, wherein the pattern treatment composition comprises: a block copolymer and an organic solvent, wherein the block copolymer comprises: (i) a first block comprising a first unit formed from 4-vinyl-pyridine, and (ii) a second block comprising a first unit formed from a vinyl aromatic monomer; and(c) removing residual pattern shrink composition from the substrate, leaving a coating of the block copolymer over the surface of the patterned feature, thereby providing a reduced pattern spacing as compared with a pattern spacing of the patterned feature prior to coating the pattern treatment composition.2. The pattern treatment method of claim 1 , wherein the patterned feature is a photoresist pattern.3. The pattern treatment method of claim 2 , wherein the photoresist pattern is formed by a negative tone development process comprising:(a1) applying a ...

COMPOUND, COMPOSITION EMPLOYING THE SAME, AND POLYMER PREPARING THEREFROM

A compound, a composition employing the same and a polymer prepared therefrom are provided. The compound has a structure represented by Formula (I): 3. The compound as claimed in claim 1 , wherein Ris methyl claim 1 , ethyl claim 1 , propyl claim 1 , isopropyl claim 1 , n-butyl claim 1 , iso-butyl claim 1 , tert-butyl claim 1 , pentyl claim 1 , hexyl claim 1 , cyclohexyl claim 1 , phenyl claim 1 , biphenyl claim 1 , pyridyl claim 1 , furyl claim 1 , carbazole claim 1 , naphthyl claim 1 , anthryl claim 1 , phenanthrenyl claim 1 , imidazolyl claim 1 , pyrimidinyl claim 1 , quinolinyl claim 1 , indolyl claim 1 , thiazolyl claim 1 , methoxy claim 1 , ethoxy claim 1 , propoxy claim 1 , isopropoxy claim 1 , n-butoxy claim 1 , iso-butoxy claim 1 , tert-butoxy claim 1 , pentoxy claim 1 , or hexyloxy.4. A composition claim 1 , comprises:a first monomer, wherein the first monomer is a vinyl-based monomer; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the compound as claimed in .'}5. The composition as claimed in claim 4 , further comprising:an initiator.6. The composition as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the first monomer comprises acrylate-based monomer claim 4 , methacrylate-based monomer claim 4 , or styrene-based monomer.7. The composition as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the acrylate-based monomer comprises methyl acrylate claim 8 , ethyl acrylate claim 8 , isopropyl acrylate claim 8 , or butyl acrylate; the methacrylate-based monomer comprises methyl methacrylate claim 8 , ethyl methacrylate claim 8 , propyl methacrylate claim 8 , butyl methacrylate claim 8 , benzyl methacrylate claim 8 , hexyl methacrylate claim 8 , cyclohexyl methacrylate claim 8 , dodecyl methacrylate claim 8 , or dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate; and the styrene-based monomer comprises styrene claim 8 , α-methyl styrene claim 8 , para-methyl styrene claim 8 , meta-methyl styrene claim 8 , ortho-methyl styrene claim 8 , α-ethyl styrene claim 8 , 2 claim 8 ,4-dimethyl styrene claim 8 , para-tert- ...

METHOD TO PRODUCE COLORLESS, HIGH POROSITY, TRANSPARENT POLYMER AEROGELS

A method to produce a polymer gel includes dissolving precursors in a solvent to form a precursor solution, the precursors including polymer precursors, a stable free radical, one or more initiating radicals, and one or more stable free radical control agents, and heating the precursor solution to a temperature of polymerization to produce a cross-linked gel. A dried polymer aerogel has a Brunauer-Emmett Teller (BET) surface area over 100 m2/g, porosity of greater than 10%, visible transparency greater than 20%, color rendering index of over 20%, and average pore size of less than 100 nm. 1. A method to produce a polymer gel , comprising:dissolving precursors in a solvent to form a precursor solution, the precursors including polymer precursors, a stable free radical, one or more initiating radicals, and one or more stable free radical control agents; andheating the precursor solution to a temperature of polymerization to produce a cross-linked gel.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stable free radical control agent comprises one or more reducing agents.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stable free radical control agent comprises one or more time-controlled decomposing initiators.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stable free radical control agent comprises a mixture of one or more reducing agents and one or more time-controlled decomposing initiators.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising mixing and deoxygenating the mixture of precursors in solvent.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymer precursors comprise from at least one selected from a first group consisting of: difunctional monomers with two vinyl groups; crosslinkers with three or more vinyl groups; divinylbenzene claim 1 , tricyclodecane dimethanol diacrylate; hexanediol diacrylate; butanediol diacrylate; hexanediol dimethacrylate; butanediol dimethacrylate; trimethacryl adamantine; dipentaerythritol pentacrylate; and one of either alone or combined with at least one selected ...

POLYOLEFIN BASED FORMULATIONS FOR MEMBRANES AND FABRICS

The invention provides halogen-free, flame-retardant flexible polyolefin-based formulations. 1. A formulation comprising:i) an olefin block copolymer;ii) a propylene/α-olefin copolymer; and,iii) a halogen-free flame-retardant.2. A multi-layer structure comprising a layer comprising the formulation of .3. The formulation of having an organic/inorganic weight ratio of less than 0.35 and a polymer/flame retardant weight ratio of less than 0.35.4. The formulation of wherein the halogen-free flame retardant is present in an amount of greater than 60 wt % based on total weight of formulation.5. The formulation of claim 1 , wherein the halogen-free flame retardant includes magnesium hydroxide.6. The formulation of claim 1 , wherein an organic to inorganic ratio of the formulation is less than 0.35.7. The formulation of claim 1 , wherein a polymer to flame retardant ratio is less than 0.35. This invention relates to formulations of a polyolefin-based composition which is filled with halogen-free flame retardants.Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) formulations from polypropylene/propylene-based elastomer blends are commonly used in TPO for the extrusion of roofing and waterproofing membranes. In general, they are filled with 30 to 45 wt % of halogen-free flame retardants like aluminum trihydrate (ATH) or magnesium hydroxide [Mg(OH)], and have a flexural modulus in the range of 80 to 100 MPa. They pass standard fire resistance requirements as e.g. Euroclass D and E according to EN 119256-2, as well as ASTM- and EN-system tests, e.g. ENV 1187 t1 to t4. TPO formulations are in use for thicker membranes like single-ply roofing when installed on substrates, or when reduced fire resistance requirements are applicable. Until now, Euroclass A2 fire-resistance levels according to EN 11925-2, or similar demanding and vertical fire tests could not be matched with halogen-free olefin formulations. Table 1 gives an overview of the European fire standards.Coated fabrics for applications like ...

DYNAMIC SURFACES

Compositions and methods for changing a property of a coating are provided. The coating includes a dynamic material configured to be reversibly convertible between a hydrophobic state and a hydrophilic state, wherein transition between the hydrophilic state to the hydrophobic state occurs in an environment dependent manner. The coating also includes an environment altering material configured to alter the hydrophobic or hydrophilic state of the dynamic material. 1. A composition for coating a surface , the composition comprising:at least one dynamic material, wherein the dynamic material is configured to be reversibly convertible between a hydrophobic state and a hydrophilic state, wherein transition between the hydrophilic state to the hydrophobic state occurs in a heat dependent manner, and wherein the dynamic material comprises a thermosensitive block copolymer, a thermosensitive polymer, or a thermosensitive star polymer; andat least one heat generating material, wherein the heat generating material is configured to absorb an amount of energy and to convert at least some of the amount of energy to heat.2. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising at least one resin.3. (canceled)4. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the dynamic material and the heat generating material are different materials from the resin.56.-. (canceled)7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the thermosensitive block copolymer comprises at least one of (2-ethoxy)ethoxyethyl vinyl ether (EOEOVE) claim 1 , N -isopropylacrylamide (NIPAAm) monomer claim 1 , or a vinyl monomer comprising a tertiary amino group or an acid group.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the thermosensitive block copolymer comprises at least one of (2-ethoxy)ethoxyethyl vinyl ether (EOEOVE) or octadecyl vinyl ether (ODVE).9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the heat generating material comprises at least one nanoparticle.10. The composition of claim 9 , wherein the heat generating material is configured to ...

Surface Infusion of Flexible Cellular Foams With Novel Liquid Gel Mixture

Compositions and methods for making a novel liquid gel mixture comprising at least one flexible polymer carrier, parachlorobenzotrifluoride, optional thermally-conductive materials, and optional performance-enhancing additives; using the liquid gel mixture for making surface-infused layers on layering substrates; and using combinations of surface-infused gel layer and layering substrate in cushioning foams and mattresses. Layering substrates are surface-infused with a liquid gel mixture and may be compressed to increase the penetration depth of liquid gel mixture into the substrate layer surface. This compositions may be used in mattresses, mattress topper pads, pillows, bedding products, furniture upholstery, pet beds, medical cushioning foams, seat cushions and backs, automotive foam, sports cushioning, transportation cushioning, headrests, arm rests, personal protective equipment, toys, and the like. 1. A method of forming a surface-infused gel layer comprising the following steps , not necessarily in this order:making a liquid gel mixture by solvating at least one flexible polymeric carrier in parachlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF) solvent;introducing at least one microencapsulated phase change material (MPCM) in the flexible polymeric carrier;infusing at least a portion of the liquid gel mixture into at least one layering substrate to give a product having a surface-infused gel layer on the layering substrate; andat least partially removing the PCBTF solvent from the product.2. The method of further comprising compressing the product of at least one layering substrate and liquid gel mixture to produce the at least one cured flexible gel polymeric carrier layer on the layering substrate.3. The method of where the liquid gel mixture of has an absence of toluene.4. The method of where the PCBTF is present in the range of about 0.1% to about 99% by weight of the liquid gel mixture.5. The method of where the at least one flexible polymeric carrier is selected from a ...

Process for Preparing Polymers and Compositions Thereof

The present invention provides a process for preparing a polymer, employing the steps of: (1) contacting a free radical initiator; a chain transfer agent containing a thiocarbonyl thio group and a free radical leaving group; and a radically polymerisable monomer, to form a polymer chain; and (2) contacting the polymer chain of step (1) with at least one of a polyvalent coupling agent, a polymerisation inhibitor, a grafting acylating agent, an amine and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides compositions and uses for the polymer. 1. A composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and a star polymer derived from at least two monomers comprising:(a) at least 50 wt % of a mixture of C12 to C15 alkyl substituted (meth)acrylate monomers; and(b) less than 50 wt % of an alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer containing 1 to 30 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, other than the C12 to C15 alkyl substituted (meth)acrylate monomer;(c) optionally containing less than 20 wt % styrene; and(d) optionally containing less than 10 wt % alkyl methacrylamide, wherein the star-polymer has about 7 to about 50 arms present on the star polymer, and wherein the star polymer is prepared by a reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer controlled radical polymerisation process.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the star polymer is derived from at least two monomers consisting essentially of:(a) at least 50 wt % of a mixture of C12 to C15 alkyl substituted (meth)acrylate monomers; and(b) less than 50 wt % of an alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer containing 1 to 30 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, other than the C12 to C15 alkyl substituted (meth)acrylate monomer.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the star polymer is derived from at least two monomers comprising:(a) at least 50 wt % of a mixture of C12 to C15 alkyl substituted (meth)acrylate monomers; and(b) less than 50 wt % of an alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer containing 1 to 30 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, ...

Amphiphilic diblock copolymer and use of same for producing polymeric filter membranes

Provided is a an amphiphilic diblock copolymer including from 40 to 60% by weight, relative to the weight of the copolymer, of a hydrophilic block including a unit derived from an n-butyl acrylate monomer and a derived from a hydroxyethyl methacrylate monomer. The copolymer also includes from 40 to 60% by weight, relative to the weight of the copolymer, of a hydrophobic block including at least one unit derived from a methyl methacrylate monomer. Also provided is a polymeric membrane that includes the block copolymer and a hydrophobic polymeric matrix. This membrane is useful for treating an effluent, for example, water.

METHOD OF PRODUCING STRUCTURE CONTAINING PHASE-SEPARATED STRUCTURE, PHASE SEPARATED STRUCTURE, AND BLOCK COPOLYMER COMPOSITION

A method of producing a structure containing a phase-separated structure, including applying a neutralization film to a substrate to form a layer of a neutralization film; applying a block copolymer having a plurality of polymers bonded thereto, and a weight average molecular weight of 150,000 or more to the layer of the neutralization film, so as to form a layer containing the block copolymer and having a coating film thickness of 23 nm or less; and phase-separating the layer containing the block copolymer. 1. A method of producing a structure containing a phase-separated structure , the method comprising:applying a neutralization film to a substrate to form a layer of the neutralization film;applying a block copolymer having a plurality of polymers bonded thereto, and a weight average molecular weight of 150,000 or more to the layer of the neutralization film, so as to form a layer containing the block copolymer and having a coating film thickness of 23 nm or less; andphase-separating the layer containing the block copolymer.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the block copolymer comprises a structural unit having an aromatic group and a structural unit derived from an (α-substituted) acrylic acid or an (α-substituted) acrylate ester.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein a molar ratio of the structural unit having an aromatic group to the structural unit derived from an (α-substituted) acrylic acid or an (α-substituted) acrylate ester is in the range of 60:40 to 90:10.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the block copolymer has a period of 50 nm or more.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the structure is a cylindrical phase-separated structure perpendicular to the substrate.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the neutralization film comprises a resin composition obtainable from a monomer having an aromatic ring and a monomer having a trimethoxysilyl group.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the layer containing ...

OPTICAL FIBER CABLE JACKET WITH LOW MODULUS OF ELASTICITY

Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a polymer composition. The polymer composition includes from 0% to 80% by weight of a polyolefin component and from 20% to 100% by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer component. The polymer composition has an elastic modulus of less than 1500 MPa at −40° C. as measured using dynamic mechanical analysis according to ASTM D4065. Further, the polymer composition has a coefficient of thermal expansion as averaged over the temperature range of −40° C. to 25° C. of more than 120×10/K when measured according to ASTM E831, and the polymer composition has a thermal contraction stress of no more than 4.0 MPa at −40° C. as measured using dynamic mechanical analysis. Additionally, embodiments of an optical fiber cable having a cable jacket made of the polymeric composition are disclosed herein. 1. An optical fiber cable comprising:at least one optical fiber;a polymeric jacket that surrounds the at least one optical fiber;{'claim-text': ['from 0% to 80% by weight of a polyolefin component;', 'from 20% to 100% by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer component;', 'wherein the polymer composition has an elastic modulus of at most 1500 MPa at −40° C. as measured using dynamic mechanical analysis according to ASTM D4065;', {'sup': '−6', '#text': 'wherein the polymer composition has a coefficient of thermal expansion as averaged over the temperature range of −40° C. to 25° C. of at least 120×10/K when measured according to ASTM E831; and'}, 'wherein the polymer composition has a thermal contraction stress of at most 4.0 MPa at −40° C. as measured using dynamic mechanical analysis.'], '#text': 'wherein the polymeric jacket is formed at least in part from a polymer composition comprising:'}2. The optical fiber cable of claim 1 , wherein the polyolefin component comprises at least one of medium-density polyethylene claim 1 , high-density polyethylene claim 1 , low-density polyethylene claim 1 , linear low-density polyethylene claim 1 , or ...

BLOCK COPOLYMER AND PREPARATION METHOD AND APPLICATION THEREOF

The present invention discloses a block copolymer comprising at least a block A and a block B, wherein the monomer of block A contains one or more of the structural units: 2. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein the number of alkyl group in the hydrocarbyloxy group or the ester group is 0-20.5. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein the block copolymer has a di-block structure of (A)-(B)or a tri-block structure of (B)-(A)-(B).6. The block copolymer according to claim 5 , wherein the block copolymer has a characteristic selected from the group consisting of:1) m/n=0.2-5;2) m/(n1+n2)=0.2-5.9. A preparation method of the block copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein the method comprises the following steps:S1, selecting a monomer of block A and a monomer of block B, wherein,{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the monomer of block A and the monomer of block B are as described in ;'}{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'S2, polymerizing the monomer of block A to obtain block A, and polymerizing with monomer of block B in the presence of block A to obtain the block copolymer as described in .'}10. The preparation method of the block copolymer according to claim 9 , wherein the preparation method further includes a step of deprotecting the compound obtained by polymerizing block A with monomer of block B to obtain the block copolymer.11. An application of the block copolymer according to in manufacture of a DSA-guided self-assembling material claim 1 , a nanocatalyst claim 1 , a functionalized nanoelectronic device claim 1 , a nano energy storage device claim 1 , a portable precision storage material claim 1 , and/or a biomedical nanodevice. This application claims the priorities of Chinese patent application No. 201810863466.2 entitled “An ultrahigh resolution block copolymer containing fluorine and oxygen and preparation method and application thereof” filed on Aug. 1, 2018 and Chinese patent application No. ...

Preparation Method of Patterned Substrate

A method for preparing a patterned substrate includes selectively etching any one segment block of a self-assembled block copolymer from a laminate having a substrate; wherein a block copolymer membrane is formed on the substrate and the substrate contains the self-assembled block copolymer. According to the method, the self-assembled pattern of the block copolymer can be efficiently and accurately transferred on the substrate to prepare a patterened substate. 1. A method for preparing a patterned substrate comprising:selectively etching any one segment block of a self-assembled block copolymer from a laminate having a substrate;wherein a block copolymer membrane is formed on the substrate and the substrate contains the self-assembled block copolymer,wherein the selectively etching is performed using a reaction gas containing fluorocarbon and oxygen, andthe selectively etching is performed while maintaining a ratio (A/B) of a flow rate (A) of the fluorocarbon to a flow rate (B) of the oxygen in a range of 0.5 to 7.5.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the selectively etching maintains a flow rate of fluorocarbon of more than 0 sccm and 50 sccm or less.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the selectively etching maintains a flow rate of oxygen of more than 0 sccm and 35 sccm or less.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the selectively etching further supplies an inert gas at a flow rate of 200 sccm or less.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the etching maintains the ratio (A/C) of the flow rate (A) of the fluorocarbon to the flow rate (C) of the inert gas in a range of 0.1 to 1.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the fluorocarbon has two or more fluorine atoms and at molar ratio (F/C) of the fluorine atom (F) to the carbon atom (C) is 2 or more.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reaction gas in the selectively etching consists of fluorocarbon and oxygen claim 1 , or consists of fluorocarbon claim 1 , oxygen ...

METHOD OF PREPARING HIGH-PERFORMANCE WATER-SOLUBLE ACRYLIC RESIN WITH HIGH SOLID CONTENT AND LOW VISCOSITY

A preparation method and uses of a high-performance water-soluble acrylic resin with high solid content and low viscosity. The method polymerizes the free radical solution in a mixed solvent by a continuous method to produce an acrylic resin and the resin is rendered water-soluble through salification. Modification with versatate introduces a large branched structure. Silicone functional monomer is used to modify the acrylic resin. Amino resin is used as a curing agent to directly prepare a waterborne amino-acrylic coating with a simple process, and the coating has good hardness, fullness, water and alcohol resistance and salt spray resistance. 1. A method of preparing a high-performance water-soluble acrylic resin with high solid content and low viscosity , comprising:1) adding a mixed green solvent to a reactor and heating the reactor to 80-122° C.;2) dispersing 7-12 parts by weight of acrylic acid, 10-25 parts by weight of an acrylate, 10-20 parts by weight of styrene, 10-30 parts by weight of a methacrylate, 2-10 parts by weight of a versatate, 26-35 parts by weight of a hydroxyl-containing methacrylate, a chain transfer agent and 90% of an initiator uniformly and dropwise adding the dispersed system to the reactor; and keeping the temperature for 15-30 min, wherein the dropwise adding lasts for 3.5-5 h;3) adding a silicone functional monomer and the mixed green solvent to the reactor; and keeping the temperature for 0.5-1 h;4) dropwise adding the remaining 10% of the initiator and the mixed green solvent to the reactor; and keeping the temperature for 0.5-1 h, wherein the dropwise adding lasts for 10-30 min; and5) cooling the reactor to 60° C.; and adjusting the reaction mixture to a neutralization degree of 50-80% with an amine neutralizer followed by discharging and filtration to produce the water-soluble acrylic resin with high solid content and low viscosity;wherein the mixed green solvent in which the resin is soluble is selected from alcohols, ketones, ...

PHOTO-IMPRINTING CURABLE COMPOSITION AND PATTERN TRANSFERRING METHOD USING THE SAME

An object of the present invention is to provide an imprinting curable composition which includes a silicon-containing polymerizable compound such as polysiloxane, exhibits outstanding adhesion to a substrate and excellent demoldability from a fine pattern mold, and causes very little mold contamination. The object is attained by providing a photo-imprinting curable composition including a polymerizable compound (A) containing a silicon atom in the molecule, a photopolymerization initiator (B) and an additive (C), the additive (C) being a compound represented by the following formula (C1) or (C2): 2. The photo-imprinting curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein Rin the formula (C1) is a Calkyl group.3. The photo-imprinting curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein the HLB value of the compound represented by the formula (C1) is not more than 10 claim 1 ,{'sub': EO', 'R1', 'EO', 'R1', 'EO, 'sup': '1', '(the HLB value is represented by (M/(M+M))×20 wherein Mand Mare the formula weights of the group Rand the polyethylene oxide unit, respectively, in the compound represented by the formula (C1)).'}4. The photo-imprinting curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein n in the formula (C1) is 0.5. The photo-imprinting curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein Xin the formula (C1) is an acryloyl group or a methacryloyl group.6. The photo-imprinting curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein the value represented by M/(M+M) of the compound of the formula (C2) is 0.1 to 0.4 claim 1 ,{'sub': EO', 'PO, '(Mis the formula weight of the polyethylene oxide units in the formula (C2), and Mis the formula weight of the polypropylene oxide unit in the formula (C2)).'}7. The photo-imprinting curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein in the formula (C2) claim 1 , Xis an acryloyl group or a methacryloyl group claim 1 , and Xis an acryloyl group or a methacryloyl group.8. The photo-imprinting curable composition according to claim 1 , ...

Block Copolymer Containing Photo-Sensitive Moiety

A block copolymer and a use thereof is provided. The block copolymer may have excellent self-assembly properties or phase separation characteristics and simultaneously have characteristics capable of changing the self-assembly structure formed once, or provide a block copolymer capable of forming a pattern of phase separation structures in a polymer membrane. 1. A block copolymer comprising:a first polymer segment;a second polymer segment; anda third polymer segment,wherein the block copolymer has a star-like structure that the first to third polymer segments are covalently bonded to one connecting point while sharing the connecting point, a linker connecting at least one polymer segment of the three polymer segments to the connecting point is a cleavable linker, andwherein at least one of the first to third polymer segments comprises a vinylpyridine unit.2. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein two polymer segments of the first to third polymer segments are identical to each other claim 1 , the other polymer segment is different from the two polymer segments claim 1 , and the polymer segment different from the two polymer segments comprises a vinylpyridine unit.3. The block copolymer according to claim 2 , wherein in the two polymer segments identical to each other of the first to third polymer segments claim 2 , 50% or more of monomer units are identical to each other and a difference of the same monomer in the corresponding segments is within 20 wt %.4. The block copolymer according to claim 2 , wherein in the two polymer segments identical to each other of the first to third polymer segments claim 2 , a deviation of solubility parameter in each polymer segment is within 30%.5. The block copolymer according to claim 2 , wherein any one of the two polymer segments identical to each other in the first to third polymer segments is linked to the connecting point by the cleavable linker.6. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein any one of the ...

METHOD TO MAKE AN ELASTOMERIC POLYOLEFIN SKIN

The present invention relates to method to make a spray skin from an aqueous polyolefin dispersion composition comprising a an olefin block copolymer, a dispersing agent, preferably an ethylene acrylic acid, and water, wherein said aqueous dispersion preferably has a pH less than 12 and is derived from the melt blending. The method comprises the steps of spraying the aqueous polyolefin dispersion onto a heated mold forming the skin and then allowing it to dry. 1. A process for making a spray skin comprising the steps of:(i) spraying an aqueous polyolefin dispersion onto a heated mold forming a sprayed skin having a first surface and a second surface,and(ii) allowing the sprayed skin to dry,wherein the aqueous polyolefin dispersion is derived from the melt blending of (A) a polyolefin composition comprising an olefin block coploymer in the presence of (B) at least one dispersing agent and (C) water.2. The process of wherein (A) the polyolefin composition comprising the olefin block copolymer further comprises one or more of a random olefin copolymer claim 1 , a polyethylene claim 1 , a propylene claim 1 , a propylene claim 1 , ethylene claim 1 , α-olefin claim 1 , a non-conjugated dienes based copolymers claim 1 , an ethylene-vinyl acetate claim 1 , an ethylene-vinyl alcohol claim 1 , a chlorinated polyethylene claim 1 , an alcohol functionalized polyolefin claim 1 , an amine functional polyolefin claim 1 , or a silane grafted polyolefin.3. The process of wherein (B) the dispersing agent is ethylene acrylic acid (EAA) claim 1 , ethylene-methacrylic acid (EMA) claim 1 , ethylene ethyl acrylate (EEA) copolymer claim 1 , ethylene methyl methacrylate (EMMA) claim 1 , or ethylene butyl acrylate (EBA).4. The process of wherein the aqueous polyolefin dispersion is derived from the melt blending of (A) an olefin block copolymer in the presence of (b) an ethylene acrylic acid as a dispersing agent and (C) water.5. The process of wherein the polyolefin composition comprises ...