Fluorine-containing epoxy(meth)acrylate resin adhesive cured in presence of photoinitiator

Abstract

The fluorine-containing epoxy(meth)acrylate resin of the invention is represented by the following general formula (I). ##STR1## wherein R.sub.f is selected from the group consisting of --.phi.--C(CF.sub.3).sub.2 --.phi.--(where .phi. stands for ##STR2## --C(CF.sub.3).sub.2 --.phi.'--C(CF.sub.3).sub.2 --(where .phi.' stands for and --CH.sub.2 (CF.sub.2).sub.6 CH.sub.2 --; n is zero or a positive interger; and X is hydrogen or methyl group. The resin of the invention may be prepared by reacting a diglycidyl ether of a fluorine-containing hydrocarbon (R.sub.f) with acrylic acid or methacrylic acid. Further provided is an adhesive composition comprising the aforementioned fluorine-containing epoxy(meth)acrylate resin and a photo-polymerization initiator, which can be cured at room temperature within a short time by irradiation with UV rays to form a cured product having a refractive index N.sub.D.sup.20 ranging from 1.434 to 1.532. The adhesive composition of the invention has a particular utility when used to form a part or zone contacting with a quartz glass or glass fibers, since it is improved in matching of the refractive index with those of the quartz glass and optical fibers.

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