The invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising at least one silyl polymer comprising at least one hydrolyzable alkoxysilane group; at least one polyvinyl ether compound; and at least one curing catalyst, and also to the use of said composition as an adhesive and also to self-adhesive articles comprising at least one support layer and at least one layer of said composition.

The present invention pertains to: a functionalized thermoplastic polyurethane containing a novel chain extender having functionality capable of chemically bonding to a prepolymer polymerized by reacting a polyol (P) with a diisocyanate (R); a functional composite material containing one or more monomers or polymers selected from the group consisting of an anionic functional group, an amphoteric functional group, a perfluorinated compound, a hydrogel, and a silicone polymer; a method for producing same; and an article including same.

The present invention relates to a catalyst-supporting organic-inorganic hybrid composite particle, and more particularly, to a technique of adjusting a desired pot life and curing speed by preparing a catalyst-supporting organic-inorganic hybrid composite particle by adding a catalyst for polyurethane reaction to a catalyst-supporting particle prepared by stirring an alkoxy silane-functionalized polyurethane precursor and the tetraethyl orthosilicate for a certain period of time and mixing them, and adjusting an initiation rate for polyurethane polymerization through the prepared catalyst-supporting organic-inorganic hybrid composite particle.

Disclosed herein is a medical implant component comprising a composite biotextile, which biotextile comprises i) a polyolefin fibrous construct comprising at least one strand with titer of 2-250 dtex, tensile strength of at least 10 cN/dtex and comprising high molar mass polyolefin fibers and ii) a coating comprising a biocompatible and biostable polyurethane elastomer comprising a polysiloxane segment and/or having one or more hydrophobic endgroups, wherein the polyurethane coating is present on at least part of the surface of the biotextile and in an amount of 2.5-90 mass % based on composite biotextile. Such composite biotextile, like a partly coated woven fabric, shows an advantageous combination of good biocompatibility, especially hemocompatibility, high strength and pliability, and laser cuttability; allowing to make pieces of fabric having well-defined regular edges that have high suture retention strength. The invention also provides a method of making said composite biotextile. Further embodiments concern the use of such biotextile in or as medical implant component for an implantable medical device and the use of such medical implant component in making an implantable medical device; such as in orthopedic applications and cardiovascular implants. Other embodiments include such medical devices or implants comprising said medical implant component.

A process for hot application of an adhesive composition (80) on a support (96), by means of a nozzle (50) applying the adhesive composition (80), a line (88) supplying the nozzle (50) with the adhesive composition (80) to be applied in fluid form, a mixer (30) positioned in the line (88) for the homogeneous mixture of the main components of the adhesive composition before its application; the applied adhesive composition (80) including a silylated prepolymer, a compatible tackifying resin; the adhesive composition having a cross-linking catalyst; the process involving: supplying the line (88) with the silylated prepolymer separated from the cross-linking catalyst, the mixing of the cross-linking catalyst with the main components by the mixer (30), the hot application of the mixed adhesive composition (80) onto a support (96).

A compound is provided, having the formula (I), wherein R.sub.S is a soft block polymer; wherein each T is independently a urethane or urea linkage; see formulae (A) and (B); wherein each R.sub.D is independently —CH.sub.3, —CH.sub.2CH.sub.3, —CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.3, or —CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.3; wherein each R′.sub.D is independently —CH.sub.3, —CH.sub.2CH.sub.3, —CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.3, —CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.3, or —OR.sub.D; and wherein each p is independently 1, 2, or 3. Compositions containing the compound, and methods of making and using the compound are provided. ##STR00001##

The invention relates to a silyl-containing polymer that is used, together with a tackifying resin to form an adhesive composition capable of storing and delivering drugs to the skin of a user. Typically the composition is formed into a patch which shows excellent adhesion to the skin even when drugs and other additives are dissolved into the composition.

A moisture-curable composition is shown and described herein. The moisture-curable composition comprises a moisture-curable resin and a moisture scavenger selected from a cyanoalkylalkoxysilane. The inclusion of the cyanoalkylalkoxysilane in the moisture-curable composition has been found to effectively scavenge moisture and control the rate of curing and viscosity increase in the composition.

A process for preparing ionic silylated copolyurethanes comprising two ureido-alkylene-alkoxysilane end groups, comprises: (i) forming a composition of copolyurethanes having—NCO end groups by carrying out a polyaddition reaction between a polyisocyanate, a carboxylic diol and a polyol composition comprising a polyol having an Mn of greater than or equal to 2500 g/mol and a polyol having an Mn of less than 2500 g/mol; (ii) neutralizing the formed product with a tertiary amine; and (iii) reacting with an aminosilane derived from a secondary amine. A composition of ionic silylated copolyurethanes comprising two ureido-alkylene-alkoxysilane end groups, said composition being able to be obtained by means of the process. A crosslinkable adhesive and/or sealant composition comprising the composition and a filler.

A moisture curable, non-bitumen based and non-asphaltic based adhesive includes an extender, a compatibilizer, and a polymer, wherein the polymer includes reactive silyl groups.