Concurrent cationic/free radical polymerization of vinyl ethers with acrylate functional oligomers

By F. J. Vara and J.A. Dougherty, GAF Chemical Corp. - RadTech Europe Conference 1989

An alternative to the use of acrylate monomer diluents is described. The use of vinyl ethers as diluents for acrylato oligomers in the concurrent cationic/free radical polymerization is demonstrated. Both urethane acrylate and epoxy oligomers are examined. The film properties of concurrent cationic/free radical systems are compared to both cationic and free radical systems.