The subject invention pertains to a method of forming an adhesive material by a branching polymerization free of restrictive or harsh reaction conditions. A readily polymerizable composition includes a component comprises a chain-transfer functionality that can induce the formation of branches upon polymerization of the composition. The method enables in-situ polymerization and surface-initiated polymerization useful for rapid adhesive material formation on surfaces such as biological tissue.

Two-part cyanoacrylate/free radically curable adhesive systems demonstrating improved impact toughness performance are provided.

The present invention relates to a curable cyanoacrylate composition comprising (i) at least one cyanoacrylate monomer, and (ii) at least one free radical stabilizer, wherein the free radical stabilizer is non-hazardous and shows good compatibility to the cyanoacrylate but does not impair the reactivity of the cyanoacrylate and its performance after curing.

The present invention relates to a curable cyanoacrylate composition comprising (i) at least one cyanoacrylate monomer, and (ii) at least one free radical stabilizer, wherein the free radical stabilizer is non-hazardous and shows good compatibility to the cyanoacrylate but does not impair the reactivity of the cyanoacrylate and its performance after curing.

Curable cyanoacrylate compositions are reported that comprise cyanoacrylate and a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) components. Such compositions are toughened cyanoacrylate compositions exhibiting long term viscosity stability when stored for prolonged periods at room temperature (25° C.). TPU components are reported having structural units in which at least one of the structural units has the formula —O—R.sup.1—O—Ar—O—R.sup.2—O—, wherein Ar is a C.sub.6-C.sub.20 aromatic group with at least one aromatic ring; R.sup.1 is a C.sub.2-C.sub.10 alkyl group; and R.sup.2 is a C.sub.2-C.sub.10 alkyl group. The thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) component may be present in the curable cyanoacrylate composition from about 1 wt % to about 40 wt %, for example from about 2 wt % to about 30 wt %, such from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, suitably from about 5 wt % to about 10 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition.

The present invention relates to two-part cyanoacrylate adhesive comprising a) a first part comprising a cyanoacrylate component; a peroxide catalyst; a stabilizer and a thickener; and b) a second part comprising a (meth)acrylate component; a graphene oxide; an adhesion promoter; a metal salt; and a fumed silica. Adhesive according to the present invention provides good performance as structural adhesive, good adhesion strength, good open and fix times, good tensile lap shear strength and good peel strength.

The present teachings contemplate a method for sealing comprising providing a substrate that includes a plurality of pores, locating a polymerizable composition onto a surface of the substrate, the polymerizable composition including a monofunctional, difunctional or multifunctional methylene malonate or a cyanoacrylate, and initiating polymerization of the composition, wherein polymerization is initiated by the use of an initiator or by the presence of a latent activating agent.

The present teachings contemplate a method for sealing comprising providing a substrate that includes a plurality of pores, locating a polymerizable composition onto a surface of the substrate, the polymerizable composition including a monofunctional, difunctional or multifunctional methylene malonate or a cyanoacrylate, and initiating polymerization of the composition, wherein polymerization is initiated by the use of an initiator or by the presence of a latent activating agent.

Cyanoacrylate-containing compositions that include, in addition to the cyanoacrylate component, an anhydride and a toughening agent comprising a co-polymer of polyvinyl chloride and polyvinyl acetate are provided.

Cyanoacrylate-containing compositions that include, in addition to the cyanoacrylate component, an anhydride and a toughening agent comprising a co-polymer of polyvinyl chloride and polyvinyl acetate are provided.