The present invention pertains to a method for producing a copolymer of ethylene and an allyl monomer having a polar group represented by general formula (1), or a copolymer of ethylene, an allyl monomer having a polar group represented by general formula (1), and other monomers, wherein the copolymer is produced in the presence of a boron compound having a boron-hydrogen bond or a boron-carbon bond (for example, a compound represented by general formula (2)) by using a metal complex represented by general formula (C1) as a polymerization catalyst (the symbols in the formulas are as described in the description). According to the present invention, a copolymer of ethylene and an allyl monomer can be efficiently produced with high catalytic activity, wherein the copolymer has a polar group and can be used in various applications. ##STR00001##

Thermoplastic articles are molded from thermoplastic polyurethane compounds including blends of aromatic polycaprolactone thermoplastic polyurethane and aliphatic polycaprolactone thermoplastic polyurethane. The thermoplastic articles can have enhanced stability against exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light relative to thermoplastic articles molded from thermoplastic polyurethane compounds including only aromatic polycaprolactone thermoplastic polyurethane as the thermoplastic polyurethane component. Additionally, the thermoplastic articles can have good stain resistance, good clarity (i.e., low haze), and other desirable properties.

[Problem] To provide a dental photocurable composition having sufficient mechanical property and being excellent in color tone selectivity because of having a small color difference between before curing and after curing. [Solution] To provide a dental photocurable composition, comprising (A) polymerizable monomer, (B) photosensitizer, (C) photoacid generator, (D) photopolymerization accelerator and (E) filler, wherein, the dental photocurable composition comprises (B-1) α-diketone compound as the (B) photosensitizer, and the dental photocurable composition comprises, with respect to 100 parts by mass of the (A) polymerizable monomer, 0.15 parts by mass or less of the (B-1) α-diketone compound, 0.5 parts by mass or more of the (C) photoacid generator, and 100 parts by mass or more of the (E) filler.

A resin composition includes a prepolymer and an additive, wherein: the prepolymer is prepared from a mixture subjected to a prepolymerization reaction, and the mixture includes 100 parts by weight of a maleimide resin, 15 to 30 parts by weight of a siloxane compound and 4 to 16 parts by weight of a diamine compound; the maleimide resin includes bisphenol A diphenyl ether bismaleimide, 3,3′-dimethyl-5,5′-diethyl-4,4′-diphenylmethane bismaleimide or a combination thereof; the siloxane compound includes a compound of Formula (I), wherein n is an integer of 5 to 40; and the diamine compound includes a compound of Formula (II) or Formula (III). The resin composition is made by using a preparation method. The resin composition may be used to make various articles, such as a prepreg, a resin film, a laminate or a printed circuit board. ##STR00001##

A polymer composition includes a poly(para-phenylene sulfide) (PPS), at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES), and at least one alkali metal carbonate. Preferably, the polymer composition is free or substantially free of solvent. A method includes melt mixing a poly(para-phenylene sulfide) (PPS), at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES), and at least one alkali metal carbonate.

Thermoplastic resin composition comprising: (a1) at least one styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer component A1, (a2) at least one acrylonitrile styrene acrylate graft copolymer A2 as impact modifier, (a3) optionally at least one thermoplastic polymer A3 other than components A1 and A2, (b) at least one pigment B, (c) at least one hindered amine UV light stabilizer C, and (d) optionally further polymer additives D, other than components B and C, wherein the UV stabilizing component(s) present in the thermoplastic resin are only hindered amine UV light stabilizer(s) C.

An isocyanate composition according to the present invention contains: a difunctional or more-functional isocyanate compound; and 1.0 ppm by mass to 1.0×10.sup.4 ppm by mass, based on the isocyanate compound, of a compound having at least one unsaturated bond excluding unsaturated bonds constituting an aromatic ring, the compound being different from the isocyanate.

The current disclosure provides reinforced aerogel compositions that are durable and easy to handle, have favorable performance in aqueous environments, have favorable insulation properties, and have favorable, reaction to fire, combustion and flame-resistance properties. Also provided are methods of preparing or manufacturing such reinforced aerogel compositions. In certain embodiments, the composition has a silica-based aerogel framework, reinforced with an open-cell macroporous framework, and includes one or more fire-class additives, where the silica-based aerogel framework comprises at least one hydrophobic-bound silicon and the composition or each of its components has desired properties.

An anti-fog material comprising a zwitterionic-doped hydrogel made up of charged monomers, at least a portion of which comprise zwitterionic monomers, uncharged hydrophilic monomers, and at least one crosslinking agent is disclosed. A composition for forming the hydrogel and a transparent, removable article comprising the anti-fog material are also disclosed. The article, which may be in the form of a film or decal, may comprise an active layer attached to a backing layer, the active layer comprising an anti-fog material described herein. A method of making a surface of a substrate resistant to fogging by applying the transparent and removable article thereto is also disclosed.

An anti-fog material comprising a zwitterionic-doped hydrogel made up of charged monomers, at least a portion of which comprise zwitterionic monomers, uncharged hydrophilic monomers, and at least one crosslinking agent is disclosed. A composition for forming the hydrogel and a transparent, removable article comprising the anti-fog material are also disclosed. The article, which may be in the form of a film or decal, may comprise an active layer attached to a backing layer, the active layer comprising an anti-fog material described herein. A method of making a surface of a substrate resistant to fogging by applying the transparent and removable article thereto is also disclosed.