signature=50ed65eb8536b2e079b7dc5a2f9d328c,Adhesive composition for optical disks

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] The oligomer used as the component (A) may be any suitable radiation-curable oligomer, for instance a (meth)acrylate oligomer. Preferably component (A) is a urethane(meth)acrylate oligomer, which is obtainable by reacting a polyol compound, a polyisocyanate compound, and a (meth)acrylate compound containing a hydroxyl group.

[0017] As the polyol compound, polyether polyols, polyester polyols, polycarbonate polyols, polycaprolactone polyols, aliphatic hydrocarbons having two or more hydroxyl groups in the molecule, alicyclic hydrocarbons having two or more hydroxyl groups in the molecule, unsaturated hydrocarbons having two or more hydroxyl groups in the molecule, and the like can be used. These polyols may be used either individually or in combination of two or more.

[0018] As examples of polyether polyols, aliphatic polyether polyols, alicyclic polyether polyols, and aromatic polyether polyols can be given.

[0019] Given as examples of aliphatic polyether polyols are polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, polytetramethylene glycol, polyhexamethylene glycol, polyheptamethylene glycol, polydecamethylene glycol, pentaerythritol, dipentaerythritol, trimethylolpropane; polyhydric alcohols such as alkylene oxide addition polyols such as ethylene oxide addition triol of trimethylolpropane, propylene oxide addition triol of trimethylolpropane, ethylene oxide/propylene oxide addition triol of trimethylolpropane, ethylene oxide addition tetraol of pentaerythritol, and ethylene oxide addition hexaol of dipentaerythritol; polyether polyols obtained by the ring-opening polymerization of two or more ion-polymerizable cyclic compounds; and the like.

[0020] As examples of ion-polymerizable cyclic compounds, cyclic ethers such as ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, butene-1-oxide, isobutene oxide, 3,3-bis(chloromethyl)oxetane, tetrahydrofuran, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, dioxane, trioxane, tetraoxane, cyclohexene oxide, styrene oxide, epichlorohydrin, glycidyl ether, allyl glycidyl ether, allyl glycidyl carbonate, butadiene monoxide, isoprene monoxide, vinyl oxetane, vinyl tetrahydrofuran, vinyl cyclohexene oxide, phenyl glycidyl ether, butyl glycidyl ether, and glycidyl benzoate can be given. As specific examples of the combination of two or more ion-polymerizable cyclic compounds, combinations of tetrahydrofuran and ethylene oxide, tetrahydrofuran and propylene oxide, tetrahydrofuran and 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, tetrahydrofuran and 3-methyltetrahydrofuran, ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, butene-1-oxide and ethylene oxide, tetrahydrofuran, butene-1-oxide, and ethylene oxide, and the like can be given.

[0021] Polyether polyols obtained by ring-opening copolymerization of these ion-polymerizable cyclic compounds and cyclic imines such as ethyleneimine, cyclic lactonic acids such as β-propyolactone and glycolic acid lactide, or dimethylcyclopolysiloxanes can also be used.

[0022] As examples of alicyclic polyether polyols, alkylene oxide addition diols of hydrogenated bisphenol A, alkylene oxide addition diols of hydrogenated bisphenol F, alkylene oxide addition diols of 1,4-cyclohexanediol, and the like can be given.

[0023] As examples of aromatic polyether polyols, alkylene oxide addition diols of bisphenol A, alkylene oxide addition diols of bisphenol F, alkylene oxide addition diols of hydroquinone, alkylene oxide addition diols of naphthohydroquinone, alkylene oxide addition diols of anthrahydroquinone, and the like can be given.

[0024] As examples of commercially available products of aliphatic polyether polyols, PTMG 650, PTMG 1000, PTMG2000 (manufactured by Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.), PPG 1000, EXCENOL 1020, EXCENOL2020, EXCENOL3020, EXCENOL 4020 (manufactured by Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.), PEG 1000, Unisafe DC 1100, Unisafe DC 1800, Unisafe DCB 1100, Unisafe DCB 1800 (manufactured by Nippon Oil and Fats Co., Ltd.), PPTG 1000, PPTG 2000, PPTG 4000, PTG 400, PTG 650, PTG 2000, PTG 3000, PTGL 1000, PTGL 2000 (manufactured by Hodogaya Chemical Co., Ltd.), PPG 400, PBG 400, Z-3001-4, Z-3001-5, PBG 2000, PBG 2000B (manufactured by Daiichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd.), TMP30, PNT4 Glycol, EDA P4, EDA P8 (manufactured by Nippon Nyukazai Co., Ltd.), and Quadrol (manufactured by Asahi Denka Kogyo K.K.) can be given. As examples of commercially available products of aromatic polyether polyols, Uniol DA400, DA700, DA1000, DB400 (manufactured by Nippon Oil and Fats Co., Ltd.), and the like can be given.

[0025] Polyester polyols are obtained by reacting a polyhydric alcohol and a polybasic acid. As examples of a polyhydric alcohol, ethylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, tetramethylene glycol, polytetramethylene glycol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,5-pentanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, 1,7-heptanediol, 1,8-octanediol, neopentyl glycol, 1,4-cyclohexanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,2-bis(hydroxyethyl)cyclohexane, 2,2-diethyl-1,3-propanediol, 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol, 1,9-nonanediol, 2-methyl-1,8-octanediol, glycerol, trimethylolpropane, ethylene oxide addition product of trimethylolpropane, propylene oxide addition product of trimethylolpropane, ethylene oxide and propylene oxide addition product of trimethylolpropane, sorbitol, pentaerythritol, dipentaerythritol, alkylene oxide addition polyols, and the like can be given. As examples of a polybasic acid, phthalic acid, isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, adipic acid, sebacic acid, and the like can be given. As examples of commercially available products of polyester polyols, Kurapol P1010, Kurapol P2010, PMIPA, PKA-A, PKA-A2, PNA-2000 (manufactured by Kuraray Co., Ltd.), and the like can be given.

[0026] As examples of polycarbonate polyols, a polycarbonate diol shown by the following formula (1) can be given:

1

[0027] wherein R1represents an alkylene group having 2-20 carbon atoms, a (poly)ethylene glycol residue, (poly)propylene glycol residue, or (poly)tetramethylene glycol residue, and m is an integer from 1 to 30.

[0028] As specific examples of the groups represented by R1, residues obtained by removing hydroxyl groups at both terminals from 1,4-butanediol, 1,5-pentanediol, neopentyl glycol, 1,6-hexanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,7-heptanediol, 1,8-octanediol, 1,9-nonanediol, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, tetrapropylene glycol, and the like can be given. As examples of commercially available products of polycarbonate polyols, DN-980, DN-981, DN-982, DN-983 (manufactured by Nippon Polyurethane Industry Co., Ltd.), PC-8000 (manufactured by PPG), PNOC1000, PNOC2000, PMC100, PMC2000 (manufactured by Kuraray Co., Ltd.), PLACCEL CD-205, CD-208, CD-210, CD-220, CD-205PL, CD-208PL, CD-210PL, CD-220PL, CD-205HL, CD-208HL, CD-210HL, CD-220HL, CD-210T, CD-221T (manufactured by Daicel Chemical Industries, Ltd.), and the like can be given.

[0029] As examples of polycaprolactone polyols, polycaprolactone diols obtained by the addition reaction of ε-caprolactone and diols such as ethylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, tetramethylene glycol, polytetramethylene glycol, 1,2-polybutylene glycol, 1,6-hexanediol, neopentyl glycol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, or 1,4-butanediol can be given. As examples of commercially available products of these polycaprolactone diols, PLACCEL 205, 205AL, 212, 212AL, 220, 220AL (manufactured by Daicel Chemical Industries, Ltd.), and the like can be given.

[0030] As examples of aliphatic hydrocarbons having two or more hydroxyl groups in the molecule, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, tetramethylene glycol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,5-pentanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, 1,7-heptanediol, 1,8-octanediol, 1,9-nonanediol, neopentyl glycol, 2,2-diethyl-1,3-propanediol, 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol, 2-methyl-1,8-octanediol, hydrogenated polybutadiene having terminal hydroxyl groups, glycerol, trimethylolpropane, pentaerythritol, sorbitol, and the like can be given.

[0031] As examples of alicyclic hydrocarbons having two or more hydroxyl groups in the molecule, 1,4-cyclohexanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,2-bis(hydroxyethyl)cyclohexane, dimethylol compounds of dicyclopentadiene, tricyclodecanedimethanol, and the like can be given.

[0032] As examples of unsaturated hydrocarbons having two or more hydroxyl groups in the molecule, polybutadiene having terminal hydroxyl groups, polyisoprene having terminal hydroxyl groups, and the like can be given.

[0033] As examples of polyols other than the above polyols, β-methyl-δ-valerolactonediol, castor oil-modified diol, terminal diol compound of polydimethylsiloxane, polydimethylsiloxanecarbitol-modified diol, and the like can be given.

[0034] The polystyrene-reduced number average molecular weight of these polyols determined by the gel permeation chromatography (GPC) is preferably 50-15,000, and particularly preferably 250-800.

[0035] As the polyisocyanate compound, diisocyanate compounds are preferable. As examples of diisocyanate compounds, 2,4-tolylene diisocyanate, 2,6-tolylene diisocyanate, 1,3-xylylene diisocyanate, 1,4-xylylene diisocyanate, 1,5-naphthalene diisocyanate, m-phenylene diisocyanate, p-phenylene diisocyanate, 3,3′-dimethyl-4,4′-diphenylmethane diisocyanate, 4,4′-diphenylmethane diisocyanate, 3,3′-dimethylphenylene diisocyanate, 4,4′-biphenylene diisocyanate, 1,6-hexane diisocyanate, isophorone diisocyanate, 2,2,4-trimethylhexamethylene diisocyanate, bis(2-isocyanateethyl)fumarate, 6-isopropyl-1,3-phenyl diisocyanate, 4-diphenylpropane diisocyanate, lysine diisocyanate, hydrogenated diphenylmethane diisocyanate, hydrogenated xylylene diisocyanate, tetramethyl xylylene diisocyanate, and the like are given. Of these, 2,4-tolylene diisocyanate, 2,6-tolylene diisocyanate, hydrogenated xylylene diisocyanate, isophorone diisocyanate, hydrogenated diphenylmethane diisocyanate, and the like are particular preferable. These diisocyanates may be used either individually or in combination of two or more.

[0036] The (meth)acrylate containing a hydroxyl group has a hydroxyl group in the ester residue. 2-Hydroxyethyl (meth)acrylate, 2-hydroxypropyl(meth)acrylate, 4-hydroxybutyl(meth)acrylate, 2-hydroxy-3-phenyloxypropyl(meth)acrylate, 1,4-butanediol mono(meth)acrylate, 2-hydroxyalkyl(meth)acryloyl phosphate, 4-hydroxycyclohexyl(meth)acrylate, 1,6-hexanediol mono(meth)acrylate, neopentyl glycol mono(meth)acrylate, trimethylolpropane di(meth)acrylate, trimethylolethane di(meth)acrylate, pentaerythritol tri(meth)acrylate, dipentaerythritol penta(meth)acrylate, (meth)acrylates shown by the following formula (2), and the like can be given as examples:

2

[0037] wherein, R2represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and n is an an integer from 1 to 15, and preferably from 1 to 4. In addition, compounds obtained by the addition reaction of a compound containing a glycidyl group, such as alkyl glycidyl ether, allyl glycidyl ether, or glycidyl(meth)acrylate, and (meth)acrylic acid can also be given. Of these, a hydroxyalkyl(meth)acrylate such as 2-hydroxyethyl (meth)acrylate, 2-hydroxypropyl(meth)acrylate, and 4-hydroxybutyl(meth)acrylate is particularly preferable.

[0038] There are no specific limitations to the method of synthesizing the urethane (meth)acrylate. For example, the following methods (i) to (iii) can be employed.

[0039] (i) A method of reacting the polyisocyanate with the (meth)acrylate containing a hydroxyl group, and reacting the resulting product with the polyol.

[0040] (ii) A method of reacting the polyol, polyisocyanate, and (meth)acrylate containing a hydroxyl group all together.

[0041] (iii) A method of reacting the polyol with the polyisocyanate, and reacting the resulting product with the (meth)acrylate containing a hydroxyl group.

[0042] It is preferable to synthesize the urethane(meth)acrylate used in the present invention using a urethanization catalyst such as copper naphthenate, cobalt naphthenate, zinc naphthenate, di-n-butyltin dilaurate, triethylamine, 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane, or 1,4-diaza-2-methylbicyclo[2.2.2]octane in an amount of 0.01-1 part by weight for 100 parts by weight of the reaction product. The reaction is usually carried out at a temperature from 0 to 90° C., and preferably from 10 to 80° C.

[0043] The number average molecular weight of the urethane (meth)acrylate used in the present invention is preferably 400-20,000, and particularly preferably 700-5,000.

[0044] The proportion of the urethane(meth)acrylate in the present composition is, relatively to the total weight of the composition, preferably 20-80 wt % in view of adhesion to substrates and viscosity of the composition.

[0045] Examples of the component (B) used in the present invention include alkyl esters(methyl ester, ethyl ester, propyl ester, butyl ester, isoamyl ester, etc.) of dialkylaminobenzoic acid (alkyl dialkylaminobenzoate). Preferred alkyl groups for the dialkylamino group include alkyl groups having 1-6 carbon atoms. As the ester residue, alkyl groups having 1-6 carbon atoms are preferable. The dialkylamino group and carboxylate group preferably bond to the benzene ring at a p-position. When curing the composition placed between two disks, the component (B) prevents tackiness and improves curability at the edge of the disks. Of these, ethyl p-dimethylaminobenzoate is preferable.

[0046] As examples of commercially available products used as the component (B), KAYACURE EPA, KAYACURE DMBI (manufactured by Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.), and the like can be given.

[0047] The proportion of component (B) in the present compositions is, relative to the total weight of the composition, preferably 0.05-5 wt %, still more preferably 0.1-3 wt %, and particularly preferably 0.2-1 wt % in view of edge curability and moisture-heat resistance.

[0048] Examples of the component (C) used in the present invention include hydroxy C1-C6alkyl(meth)acrylates, for instance 2-hydroxyethyl(meth)acrylate, 2-hydroxypropyl(meth)acrylate, and 4-hydroxybutyl(meth)acrylate. The component (C) improves moisture-heat resistance. Of these, 4-hydroxybutyl(meth)acrylate is preferable.

[0049] As examples of commercially available products used as the component (C), HEA, HPA, 4HBA (manufactured by Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.), Light Ester HOA, Light Ester HOP-A, Light Ester HO, Light Ester HOP, Light Ester HOB (manufactured by Kyoeisha Chemical Co., Ltd.), and the like can be given.

[0050] The proportion of the hydroxyalkyl(meth)acrylate used as the component (C) is, relative to the total weight of the composition, preferably 5-70 wt %, and still more preferably 10-50 wt % in order to improve moisture-heat resistance.

[0051] The component (D), which is a photoinitiator, is at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2,2-dimethoxy-1,2-diphenylethan-1-one, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-1-one, and 1-hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone. It is preferable to use 2,2-dimethoxy-1,2-diphenylethan-1-one and 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-1-one in combination. The proportion of the component (D) in the present compositions is, relative to the total weight of the composition, preferably 0.01-15 wt %, and still more preferably 0.1-10 wt % in view of moisture-heat resistance and curability.

[0052] As examples of commercially available products used as the component (D), Irgacure 184, 500, 651, Darocur 1173, 4265 (manufactured by Ciba Specialty Chemicals Co., Ltd.), and the like can be given.

[0053] It is preferable to add a thiol compound containing a methoxysilyl group to the adhesive composition for optical disks of the present invention as the component (E) in order to improve adhesion to gold. As examples of such a thiol compound containing a methoxysilyl group, mercaptoalkylmono-, di-, and tri-methoxysilanes such as γ-mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane, γ-mercaptopropylmethylmonomethoxysilane, and γ-mercaptopropylmethyldimethoxysilane can be given. If component (E) is used, its proportion in the present compositions is preferably, relative to the total weight of the composition, 0.1-5 wt %, and still more preferably 0.3-3 wt % in view of adhesion to gold and moisture-heat resistance.

[0054] Examples of commercially available products that may be used as the component (E) include SH6062, AY43-062 (manufactured by Toray-Dow Corning Silicone Co., Ltd.), Sila-Ace S810 (manufactured by Chisso Corp.), and KBM803 (manufactured by Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.).

[0055] A (meth)acrylate compound containing at least one (meth)acryloyl group in the molecule other than the component (C) may be added to the composition of the present invention. Any of monofunctional compounds containing one (meth)acryloyl group and polyfunctional compounds containing two or more (meth)acryloyl groups may be used. These compounds may be used in combination at an appropriate proportion.

[0056] Examples of the above monofunctional compounds include methyl(meth)acrylate, ethyl(meth)acrylate, propyl(meth)acrylate, isopropyl (meth)acrylate, butyl(meth)acrylate, amyl(meth)acrylate, isobutyl(meth)acrylate, t-butyl(meth)acrylate, pentyl(meth)acrylate, isoamyl(meth)acrylate, hexyl (meth)acrylate, heptyl(meth)acrylate, octyl(meth)acrylate, isooctyl(meth)acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl(meth)acrylate, nonyl(meth)acrylate, decyl(meth)acrylate, isodecyl (meth)acrylate, undecyl(meth)acrylate, dodecyl(meth)acrylate, lauryl (meth)acrylate, octadecyl(meth)acrylate, stearyl(meth)acrylate, tetrahydrofurfuryl (meth)acrylate, butoxyethyl(meth)acrylate, ethoxydiethylene glycol (meth)acrylate, benzyl(meth)acrylate, cyclohexyl(meth)acrylate, phenoxyethyl (meth)acrylate, polyethylene glycol mono(meth)acrylate, polypropylene glycol mono(meth)acrylate, methoxyethylene glycol mono(meth)acrylate, ethoxyethyl (meth)acrylate, ethoxyethoxyethyl(meth)acrylate, methoxypolyethylene glycol (meth)acrylate, methoxypolypropylene glycol(meth)acrylate, dicyclopentadienyl (meth)acrylate, dicyclopentanyl(meth)acrylate, dicyclopentenyl(meth)acrylate, tricyclodecanyl(meth)acrylate, bornyl(meth)acrylate, isobornyl(meth)acrylate, adamantyl(meth)acrylate, dimethylaminoethyl(meth)acrylate, diethylaminoethyl (meth)acrylate, 7-amino-3,7-dimethyloctyl(meth)acrylate,(meth)acryloyl morpholine, 2-(meth)acryloyloxyethylphthalic acid, 2-(meth)acryloyloxyethylhexahydrophthalic acid, 2-(meth)acryloyloxypropylphthalic acid, 2-(meth)acryloyloxypropyltetrahydrophthalic acid, 2-(meth)acryloyloxypropylhexahydrophthalic acid, 2-(meth)acryloyloxyethylsuccinic acid, trifluoroethyl(meth)acrylate, tetrafluoropropyl(meth)acrylate, hexafluoropropyl(meth)acrylate, octafluoropentyl(meth)acrylate, heptadecafluorodecyl(meth)acrylate, mono[2-(meth)acryloyloxyethyl]phosphate, mono[2-(meth)acryloyloxyethyl]diphenylphosphate, mono[2-(meth)acryloyloxypropyl]phosphate, and compounds shown by the following formulas (3) to (5):

3

[0057] wherein R3represents an alkylene group or a hydroxyalkylene group having 2-6 carbon atoms, R4represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R5represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-12 carbon atoms, and p is an integer from 0 to 20;

4

[0058] wherein R6represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R7represents an alkylene group having 2-8 carbon atoms, and q is an integer from 0 to 8;

5

[0059] wherein, R8represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R9represents an alkylene group having 2-8 carbon atoms, r is an integer from 0 to 8, and R10and R11represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms.

[0060] Examples of commercially available products of these monofunctional compounds include Aronix M101, M102, M110, M111, M113, M114, M117, M120, M152, M154, M5300, M5400, M5500, M5600 (manufactured by Toagosei Co., Ltd.), KAYARAD TC-110S, R-128H, R629, R644 (manufactured by Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.), IPM, AIB, SBAA, TBA, IAAA, HEXA, CHA, NOAA, IOAA, INAA, LA, TDA, MSAA, CAA, HDAA, LTA, STA, ISAA-1, ODAA, NDAA, IBXA, ADAA, TCDA, 2-MTA, DMA, Viscoat #150, #150D, #155, #158, #160, #190, #190D, #192, #193, #220, #320, #2311HP, #2000, #2100, #2150, #2180, MTG (manufactured by Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.), NK Ester M-20G, M-40G, M-90G, M-230G, CB-1, SA, S, AMP-10G, AMP-20G, AMP-60G, AMP-90G, A-SA, NLA (manufactured by Shin-Nakamura Chemical Co., Ltd.), ACMO (manufactured by Kojin Co., Ltd.), Light Acrylate IA-A, L-A, S-A, BO-A, EC-A, MTG-A, DPM-A, PO-A, P-200A, THF-A, IB-XA, HOA-MS, HOA-MPL, HOA-MPE, HOA-HH, IO-A, BZ-A, NP-EA, NP-10EA, HOB-A, FA-108, Epoxy Ester M-600A, Light Ester P-M (manufactured by Kyoeisha Chemical Co., Ltd.), FA-511, FA-512A, FA-513A (manufactured by Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd.), AR-100, MR-100, MR-200, MR-260 (manufactured by Daihachi Chemical Co., Ltd.), JAMP-100, JAMP-514, JPA-514 (manufactured by Johoku Chemical Co., Ltd.), and the like.

[0061] Examples of the above polyfunctional compound include ethylene glycol di(meth)acrylate, propylene glycol di(meth)acrylate, 1,4-butanediol di(meth)acrylate, 1,6-hexanediol di(meth)acrylate, 1,9-nonanediol di(meth)acrylate, diethylene glycol di(meth)acrylate, triethylene glycol di(meth)acrylate, tetraethylene glycol di(meth)acrylate, polyethylene glycol di(meth)acrylate, dipropylene glycol di(meth)acrylate, tripropylene glycol di(meth)acrylate, polypropylene glycol di(meth)acrylate, neopentyl glycol di(meth)acrylate, hydroxypivalic acid neopentyl glycol di(meth)acrylate, trimethylolpropane tri(meth)acrylate, pentaerythritol tri(meth)acrylate, pentaerythritol tetra(meth)acrylate, ditrimethylolpropane tetra(meth)acrylate, dipentaerythritol penta(meth)acrylate, dipentaerythritol hexa(meth)acrylate, trimethylolpropanetrioxyethyl(meth)acrylate, trimethylolpropanepolyoxyethyl(meth)acrylate, trimethylolpropanetrioxypropyl (meth)acrylate, trimethylolpropanepolyoxyethyl(meth)acrylate, tris(2-hydroxyethyl)isocyanurate di(meth)acrylate, tris(2-hydroxyethyl)isocyanurate tri(meth)acrylate, ethylene oxide addition bisphenol A di(meth)acrylate, ethylene oxide addition bisphenol F di(meth)acrylate, propylene oxide addition bisphenol A di(meth)acrylate, propylene oxide addition bisphenol F di(meth)acrylate, tricyclodecanedimethanol di(meth)acrylate, bisphenol A diepoxy di(meth)acrylate, bisphenol F diepoxy di(meth)acrylate, bis[2-(meth)acryloyl oxyethyl]phosphates, bis[2-(meth)acryloyloxypropyl]phosphate, tris[2-(meth)acryloyloxyethyl]phosphate, and the like.

[0062] Examples of commercially available products of these polyfunctional compounds include SA-1002, SA-2006, SA-2007, SA-4100, SA-5001, SA-6000, SA-7600, SA-8000, SA-9000 (manufactured by Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.), Viscoat#195, #195D, #214HP, #215, #215D, #230, #230D, #260, #295, #295D, #300, #310HP, #310HG, #312, #335HP, #335D, #360, GPT, #400, #540, #700, GPT, Viscoat 3PA (manufactured by Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.), KAYARAD MANDA, R-526, NPGDA, PEG400DA, R-167, HX-220, HX-620, R-551, R-712, R-604, R-684, GPO-303, TMPTA, THE-330, TPA-320, TPA-330, PET-30, RP-1040, T-1420, DPHA, D-310, D-330, DPCA-20, DPCA-30, DPCA-60, DPCA-120 (manufactured by Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.), Aronix M-210, M-208, M-215, M-220, M-225, M-233, M-240, M-245, M-260, M-270, M-305, M-309, M-310, M-315, M-320, M-350, M-360, M-400, M-408, M-450 (manufactured by Toagosei Co., Ltd.), SR-212, SR-213, SR-355 (manufactured by Sartomer Co., Ltd.), SP-1506, SP-1507, SP-1509, SP-1519-1, SP-1563, SP-2500, VR60, VR77, VR90 (manufactured by Showa Highpolymer Co., Ltd.), Light Ester P-2M (manufactured by Kyoeisha Chemical Co., Ltd.), EB-169, EB-179, EB-3603, R-DX63182 (manufactured by Daicel-UCB Co., Ltd.), and the like.

[0063] Photoinitiators other than the component (D) may be added to the composition of the present invention. Examples of such other photoinitiators include 3-methylacetophenone, 2,2-dimethoxy-2-phenylacetophenone, xanthone, fluorenone, benzaldehyde, fluorene, anthraquinone, triphenylamine, carbazole, 3-methylacetophenone, benzophenone, 4-chlorobenzophenone, 4,4′-dimethoxybenzophenone, 4,4′-diaminobenzophenone, benzoin ethyl ether, benzoin propyl ether, Michiler's ketone, benzyl dimethyl ketal, 1-(4-isopropylphenyl)-2-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-1-one, 1-(4-dodecylphenyl)-2-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-1-one, 4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl-(2-hydroxy-2-propyl)ketone, 2-methyl-1-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-2-morpholino-propan-1-one, 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoylphenylphosphinate, 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyldiphenylphosphine oxide, 2-benzyl-2-dimethylamino-1-(4-morpholinophenyl)-butan-1-one, bis(2,6-dimethoxybenzoyl)-2,4,4-trimethylpentylphosphine oxide, methyl benzoyl formate, thioxanethone, diethylthioxanthone, 2-isopropylthioxanthone, 2-chlorothioxanthone, and oligo[2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-[4-(1-methylvinyl)phenyl]propanone. These compounds can be used to increase the surface curability and the cure speed of the composition. If used in combination with compound (D), these other photoinitiators are preferably present, relative to the total weight of said other photoinitiators and compound (D) combined, in amounts up to 70 wt %.

[0064] Examples of commercially available products of these other photoinitiators include IRGACURE 261, 369, 907, 819, 1700, 1800, 1850, 2959, CGI-403, Darocur 953, 1116, 1664, 2273 (manufactured by Ciba Specialty Chemicals Co., Ltd.), Lucirin TPO, LR8728, LR8893 (manufactured by BASF), Ubecryl P36 (manufactured by UCB), VICURE55 (manufactured by Akzo), ESACURE KIP100F, KIP150 (manufactured by Lamberti), KAYACURE CTX, DETX, BP-100, BMS, and 2-EAQ (manufactured by Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.).

[0065] Silane coupling agents other than the component (E) may be added to the composition of the present invention. Examples of silane coupling agents include γ-mercaptopropylmethylmonoethoxysilane, γ-mercaptopropyldiethoxysilane, γ-mercaptopropyltriethoxysilane, β-mercaptoethylmonoethoxysilane, γ-mercaptoethyltriethoxysilane, N-(2-aminoethyl)-3-aminopropylmethyldimethoxysilane, N-(2-aminoethyl)-3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane, γ-aminopropyltriethoxysilane, γ-glycidoxylpropyltrimethoxysilane, γ-glycidoxylpropylmethyldimethoxysilane, 2-(3,4-epoxycyclohexyl)ethyltrimethoxysilane, γ-chloropropylmethyldimethoxysilane, γ-chloropropyltrimethoxysilane, and γ-methacryloyloxypropyltrimethoxysilane. Examples of commercially available products of these silane coupling agents include Sila-Ace S310, S311, S320, S321, S330, S510, S520, S530, S610, S620, S710 (manufactured by Chisso Corp.), SH6060, SZ6023,SZ6030, SH6040, SH6076, SZ6083 (manufactured by Toray-Dow Corning Silicone Co., Ltd.), KBM403, KBM503, KBM602, KBM603, KBE903 (manufactured by Shin-Etsu Chemical Industries Co., Ltd.).

[0066] Radically polymerizable compounds other than compounds containing an acrylic group may be added to the composition of the present invention. Examples of such compounds include N-vinylpyrrolidone, N-vinylcaprolactam, vinyl acetate, vinyl propionate, styrene, divinylbenzene, and unsaturated polyester. The above unsaturated polyester includes esters of dicarboxylic acids having a radically polymerizable unsaturated double bond and alcohols. Examples of dicarboxylic acids having a radically polymerizable unsaturated double bond include maleic anhydride, itaconic acid, and fumaric acid. Examples of alcohols include monohydric alcohols, for instance methanol, ethanol, n-propyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, sec-butyl alcohol, tert-butyl alcohol, n-hexanol, cyclohexanol, and 2-ethylhexyl alcohol; (poly)ethylene glycols such as ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, and triethylene glycol; (poly)propylene glycols such as propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, and tripropylene glycol; dihydric alcohols such as 1,6-hexanediol; and trihydric alcohols such as glycerol and trimethylolpropane.

[0067] Moreover, epoxy resins, polyamides, polyamideimides, plyurethanes, polybutadienes, chloroprenes, polyethers, polyesters, pentadiene derivatives, SBS (styrene/butadiene/styrene block copolymer), hydrogenated SBS, SIS (styrene/isoprene/styrene block copolymer), petroleum resins, xylene resins, ketone resins, fluorine-containing oligomers, silicone-type oligomers, polysulfide-type oligomers, and the like may be added to the composition of the present invention as other additives.

[0068] Also, paint additives such as antioxidants, UV absorbers, light stabilizers, aging preventives, anti-foaming agents, leveling agents, antistatic agents, surfactants, preservatives, heat-polymerization inhibitors, plasticizers, and wettability improvers may be added to the composition of the present invention. Examples of antioxidants include Irganox 245, 259, 565, 1010, 1035, 1076, 1081, 1098, 1222, and 1330 (manufactured by Ciba Specialty Chemicals Co., Ltd.).

[0069] Examples of UV absorbers include benzotriaole-type and triazine-type UV absorbers. Commercially available products of these UV absorbers include Tinuvin P, 234, 320, 326, 327, 328, 213, 400 (manufactured by Ciba Specialty Chemicals Co., Ltd.), Sumisorb 110,130,140, 220, 250, 300, 320, 340, 350, and 400 (manufactured by Sumitomo Chemical Industries Co., Ltd.).

[0070] Examples of light stabilizers include Tinuvin 144, 292, 622LD (manufactured by Ciba Specialty Chemicals Co., Ltd.) Sanol LS440, LS770 (manufactured by Sankyo Co., Ltd.), and Sumisorb TM-061 (manufactured by Sumitomo Chemical Industries Co., Ltd.).

[0071] Examples of aging preventives include phenol-type aging preventives, allylamine-type aging preventives, and ketone amine-type aging preventives. Commercially available products of these aging preventives include Antigene W, S, P, 3C, 6C, RD-G, FR, and AW (manufactured by Sumitomo Chemical Industries Co., Ltd.).

[0072] Examples of anti-foaming agents include organic copolymers which do not contain a silicon atom or a fluorine atom such as Flowlen AC-202, AC-300, AC-303, AC-326F, AC-900, AC-1 190, AC-2000 (manufactured by Kyoeisha Chemical Co., Ltd.), anti-foaming agents containing a silicon atom such as Flowlen AC-901, AC-950, AC-1 140, AO-3, AO-4OH (manufactured by Kyoeisha Chemical Co., Ltd.), FS1265, SH200, SH5500, SC5540, SC5570, F-1, SD5590 (manufactured by Toray-Dow Corning Silicone Co., Ltd.), and anti-foaming agents containing a fluorine atom such as MEGAFAC F-142D, F-144D, F-178K, F-179, F-815 (manufactured by Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, Inc.).

[0073] Examples of leveling agents include Polyflow No. 7, No. 38, No. 50E, S, 75, No. 75, No. 77, No. 90, No. 95, No. 300, No. 460, ATF, and KL-245 (manufactured by Kyoeisha Chemical Co., Ltd.). The amount of these additives to be added may be optionally determined insofar as the object of the composition of the present invention is not adversely affected.

[0074] The viscosity of the composition of the present invention is preferably 10-10,000 mPa.s, still more preferably 50-5,000 mPa.s, and particularly preferably 150-2,000 mPa.s.

[0075] It is preferable to add each component so that the glass transition temperature of the resulting cured product falls in the range from −30 to 200° C., and preferably from 0 to 120° C. If the glass transition temperature is too low, the cured product may soften in summer or in a closed sunny room at high temperature, whereby a substrate may be dislodged or may move due to decreased adhesion. If the glass transition temperature is too high, adhesion may be insufficient or the substrate may break when dropped or bent.

[0076] The term “glass transition temperature” used herein means a temperature indicating a maximum value of the loss tangent (tan δ) measured using a dynamic viscoelasticity measurement device at an oscillation frequency of 10.

[0077] The compositions of the present invention are preferably cured by irradiating the composition with ultraviolet rays, visible rays, electron beams, or the like. For example, the composition of the present invention, applied between substrates so that the thickness of the adhesive layer is 10-100 μm, is easily cured by irradiating the composition using a metal halide lamp at a dose of 50-2000 mJ/cm2, thereby causing the substrates to adhere.

[0078] The photocured product of the composition of the present invention preferably has excellent transparency. For example, a 60 μm thick layer of cured composition preferably has a light transmittance of 90% or more at 600-700 nm. If the light transmittance is less than 90%, the appearance of an optical disk may be impaired. Moreover, light to read the information stored in the disk is reduced by the adhesive layer of the cured product, thereby hindering read operations. Therefore, it is preferable to prepare the composition of the present invention by combining each component so that the light transmittance of the cured product is in the above range.

[0079] It is preferable to add each component so that the photocured product of the composition of the present invention has a refractive index of 1.51-1.70 at 25° C. If the refractive index of the photocured product is out of this range, problems may occur when reading the information stored in the disk.

[0080] The composition of the present invention exhibits good adhesion to a wide variety of materials, including plastics such as polycarbonate (PC) and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), metals (e.g. gold, silver, and aluminum), and inorganic compounds (e.g. glass). Therefore, the composition is suitable as an adhesive for optical disks.