摘要 |
A removable matrix for retaining one or more optical fibers which have an outermost layer made of a first polymer having a first initiator system, e.g., a free-radical initiated, ultraviolet curable acrylate polymer, where the matrix is made from a second polymer having a second initiator system substantially different from the first initiator system, e.g., a cationically initiated, ultraviolet curable vinyl ether polymer. An optical fiber and matrix ribbon, where the ribbon is made from optical fibers which have an outermost layer of a free-radical initiated, ultraviolet radiation curable acrylate polymer, and a removable matrix for retaining the optical fibers, wherein the matrix comprises a cationically initiated, ultraviolet radiation curable polymer. An optical fiber and matrix ribbon which is made from optical fibers having an outermost layer made of a cationically initiated, ultraviolet radiation curable polymer, and a removable matrix for retaining the optical fibers, where the matrix is made from a free-radical initiated, ultraviolet radiation curable acrylate polymer. An ink for use on an acrylate polymer coated optical fiber, wherein the ink contains an inhibitor of cationically initiated polymerization. A matrix comprised of a cationically initiated, ultraviolet radiation curable vinyl ether polymer.
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