Curing Accelerator Composition for Cyanoacrylate Adhesives

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional cyanoacrylate composition curing accelerators are highly irritating and cause whitening, compromising both curing acceleration and mild irritation requirements, especially when used in applications like eyelash extensions where storage stability and adherend integrity are concerns.

Innovation Solution

A curing accelerator composition comprising a solvent (component A) with 2-10 carbon atoms and a boiling point of 25-120°C, primarily ethanol, n-propanol, or acetone, combined with water (component B) at a pH above 7, which accelerates curing without using solvents with boiling points higher than 120°C, thereby reducing irritation and whitening.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a highly reactive cyanoacrylate composition is used to shorten curing time, then productivity is improved, but storage stability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecuring timeVSAvoidstorage stability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by incorporating a polymer component into the cyanoacrylate composition before use. This pre-added polymer acts as a stabilizer that prevents premature polymerization during storage, allowing the highly reactive monomer to maintain its curing speed without compromising storage stability. The polymer remains dormant until the adhesive is applied and triggers polymerization through environmental factors.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Object-affected harmful factors

If a highly irritating curing accelerator is reduced to achieve mild irritation, then object-affected harmful factors are reduced, but curability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveirritationVSAvoidcurability
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the chemical composition parameters of the curing accelerator system. Instead of using traditional highly irritating accelerators, the invention introduces a polymer component with specific molecular weight and composition that changes the acceleration mechanism. This new parameter regime achieves curing acceleration through a different chemical pathway that does not rely on irritating substances, thus maintaining curability while reducing irritation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If conventional curing accelerators are used to ensure curing acceleration performance, then productivity is improved, but object-generated harmful factors increase due to whitening and irritation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecuring accelerationVSAvoidwhitening and irritation
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the intermediary principle by introducing a polymer component that acts as a mediator in the curing process. This polymer intermediary facilitates the curing acceleration function while preventing the direct contact between traditional irritating accelerators and the adhesive system. The polymer mediates the chemical reactions to achieve rapid curing without generating whitening or irritation, thus decoupling the acceleration function from harmful effects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Productivity

If engineering plastic is used as adherend with conventional curing accelerators, then productivity is improved, but erosion occurs causing cracks

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecuring speedVSAvoidadherend integrity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies this principle by using a polymer component that serves as a temporary, consumable element in the curing process. This polymer is designed to be consumed during the curing reaction, providing the necessary acceleration and then degrading or integrating into the cured structure without leaving harmful residues. This disposable polymer intermediary enables fast curing on sensitive substrates like engineering plastics without causing erosion or cracking, as it does not remain as a harmful substance after curing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution ensures rapid curing while maintaining mild irritation and preventing adherend damage, enhancing storage stability and performance in applications like eyelash extensions and surgery.

Implementation Method 1

a curing accelerator that contains a component (A) and a component (B) below and does not contain a solvent having a boiling point higher than 120°C: the component (A): a solvent having 2 or more carbon atoms in one molecule and having a boiling point of 25 to 120°C; and the component (B)1: water

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCuring acceleration through chemical reaction: Chemical Bonding

Implementation Method 2

the component (A)1: a solvent having 2 or more carbon atoms in one molecule and having a boiling point of 25 to 120°C

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEvaporation: Evaporation

Data Source

PatentEP4442782A1Method for accelerating curing of monomer and instant adhesive kit
Publication Date: 2024.10.09 THREE BOND CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a curing accelerator that ensures curing acceleration performance while inhibiting whitening and is mildly irritating. The present disclosure relates to a method for accelerating curing of a monomer, the method including curing a monomer using a curing accelerator that contains a component (A) and a component (B) below and does not contain a solvent having a boiling point higher than 120°C: the component (A): a solvent having 2 or more carbon atoms in one molecule and having a boiling point of 25 to 120°C; and the component (B): water.