Photopolymerization synergist
AssigneePiedmont Chemical Industries, LLC
InventorsPaul D. Weipert, Bradley A. Hepler, Michael C. Meers, Austin J. Daughtrey
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Abstract
A photopolymerization formulation is provided which is particularly suitable for coatings. The formulation comprises a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer, oligomer or polymer, a photoinitiator a synergist defined by Formula I: Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and X are defined.
Claims23
A photopolymerization formulation comprising:
- a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer, oligomer or polymer;
- a photoinitiator;
- and
- a synergist defined by Formula I:
- Formula I
- wherein:
- R1 is selected from a methylene substituted with an aryl, alkene, a cyclic olefin, or a heteroatom containing aromatic ring;
- R2 may be the same as R1 or branched or straight chain alkyl group of 1 to 12 carbons or a heteroatom containing aromatic ring;
- R3 may be the same as R1 or R2 or it may be an oxygen;
- R4 may be the same as R1 or R2;
- and
- X is a counterion preferably a halogen;
- and most preferably chloride;
- phosphate, sulfate and carbonate.
A method of forming an object comprising:
- forming a photopolymerization formulation comprising:
- a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer, oligomer or polymer;
- a photoinitiator;
- and
- a synergist defined by Formula I:
- Formula I
- wherein:
- R1 is selected from a methylene substituted with an aryl, alkene, a cyclic olefin, or a heteroatom containing aromatic ring;
- R2 may be the same as R1 or branched or straight chain alkyl group of 1 to 12 carbons or a heteroatom containing aromatic ring;
- R3 may be the same as R1 or R2 or it may be an oxygen;
- R4 may be the same as R1 or R2;
- and
- X is a counterion preferably a halogen;
- and most preferably chloride;
- phosphate, sulfate and carbonate;
- and
- exposing at least a portion of said photopolymerization formulation to photons.
15-33. (canceled)
A road coating formulation comprising:
- a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer, oligomer or polymer;
- a photoinitiator;
- and
- a synergist defined by Formula I:
- Formula I
- wherein:
- R1 is selected from a methylene substituted with an aryl, alkene, a cyclic olefin, or a heteroatom containing aromatic ring;
- R2 may be the same as R1 or branched or straight chain alkyl group of 1 to 12 carbons or a heteroatom containing aromatic ring;
- R3 may be the same as R1 or R2 or it may be an oxygen;
- R4 may be the same as R1 or R2;
- and
- X is a counterion preferably a halogen;
- and most preferably chloride;
- phosphate, sulfate and carbonate.
35-46. (canceled)
A method of forming a coating on a road comprising:
- forming a photopolymerization formulation comprising:
- a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer, oligomer or polymer;
- a photoinitiator;
- and
- a synergist defined by Formula I:
- Formula I
- wherein:
- R1 is selected from a methylene substituted with an aryl, alkene, a cyclic olefin, or a heteroatom containing aromatic ring;
- R2 may be the same as R1 or branched or straight chain alkyl group of 1 to 12 carbons or a heteroatom containing aromatic ring;
- R3 may be the same as R1 or R2 or it may be an oxygen;
- R4 may be the same as R1 or R2;
- and
- X is a counterion preferably a halogen;
- and most preferably chloride;
- phosphate, sulfate and carbonate;
- and
- exposing at least a portion of said photopolymerization formulation to photons.
48-66. (canceled)
A cosmetic nail coating formulation comprising:
- a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer, oligomer or polymer;
- a photoinitiator;
- and
- a synergist defined by Formula I:
- Formula I
- wherein:
- R1 is selected from a methylene substituted with an aryl, alkene, a cyclic olefin, or a heteroatom containing aromatic ring;
- R2 may be the same as R1 or branched or straight chain alkyl group of 1 to 12 carbons or a heteroatom containing aromatic ring;
- R3 may be the same as R1 or R2 or it may be an oxygen;
- R4 may be the same as R1 or R2;
- and
- X is a counterion preferably a halogen;
- and most preferably chloride;
- phosphate, sulfate and carbonate.
68-79. (canceled)
A method of forming a cosmetic nail coating comprising:
- forming a photopolymerization formulation comprising:
- a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer, oligomer or polymer;
- a photoinitiator;
- and
- a synergist defined by Formula I:
- Formula I
- wherein:
- R1 is selected from a methylene substituted with an aryl, alkene, a cyclic olefin, or a heteroatom containing aromatic ring;
- R2 may be the same as R1 or branched or straight chain alkyl group of 1 to 12 carbons or a heteroatom containing aromatic ring;
- R3 may be the same as R1 or R2 or it may be an oxygen;
- R4 may be the same as R1 or R2;
- and
- X is a counterion preferably a halogen;
- and most preferably chloride;
- phosphate, sulfate and carbonate;
- and
- exposing at least a portion of said photopolymerization formulation to photons.
81-99. (canceled)
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.