Radiation-curable, cyanoacrylate-containing compositions including a photoinitiator component rendering it capable of photocuring upon exposure to electromagnetic radiation.

摘要

A radiation-curable composition which includes 1. a 2-cyanoacrylate component or a cyanoacrylate-containing formulation; 2. a metallocene component; 3. a polymerizingly effective amount of a photoinitiator. The composition is capable of accelerated photocuring upon exposure to electromagnetic radiation, ie ultraviolet light, visible light, electron beam, x-rays and infrared radiation. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing articles such as needles, syringes, lancets, hypodermics, injectors, bodily fluid collector sets, cannula/hub assemblies, cannula/tube assemblies, tube sets, intravenous sets, fluid delivery and withdrawal sets, lenses, jewelry and other articles as disclosed wherein the composition is employed in the manufacture of the article as a sealant, coating and/or adhesive.