Lens or semi-finished blank comprising photochromic resin compositions
US5914174A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2891
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A resin is provided comprising a mixture of at least two polymerizable components, at least one photochromic additive, at least one additive and at least one polymerization initiator. The mixture of at least two polymerizable components is preferably selected from monofunctional, difunctional and multifunctional acrylates and methacrylates. The photochromic additive is preferably selected from spirooxazine additives and spiropyran additives. And the additive is preferably selected from antioxidants, radical scavengers and ultraviolet absorbers.
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