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Photochromic compositions and light transmissible articles

US7247262B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2005
Grant dateJul 24, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2211/1048
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention related to a photochromic polymeric composition comprising a polymer matrix and a photochromic compound which is an adduct comprising a photochromic moiety and at least one pendant oligomer group to provide a rate of fade of the photochromic polymeric composition which is significantly changed when compared with the corresponding composition comprising the photochromic compound without said pendent oligomer. The invention also relates to a photochromic compound which is an adduct comprising a photochromic moiety and at least one pendent oligomer.

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