Abstract: A high modulus polyurethane elastomer having improved combustion resistance and satisfactory physical properties comprising the reaction product of a polyol or polymer polyol, a low molecular weight chain extender, a liquid organic polymeric isocyanate having an average functionality of at least about 2.4 and a defined concentration of flame retardant.

Abstract: A novel branched hydrosilyl-modified polycarbosilane which can be pyrolized to obtain improved yields of silicon carbide. This novel branched hydrosilyl-modified polycarbosilane can be prepared in a one-step reaction from mixtures of silane monomers containing vinyl or halomethyl moieties with silane monomers containing hydrosilyl groups.

Abstract: Ferromagnetic particles are dispersed for use in magnetic coatings by a novel dispersing agent containing either silylated alkylene oxide copolyethers or isocyanatoalkyl silanes in combination with phosphate esters.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the direct synthesis of cyclic and oligomeric organosiloxanes, such as dimethylsiloxanes, comprising reacting a hydrocarbon ether and a hydrocarbon halide with a fluidized or agitated bed of activated silicon particles with a maximum contact time of five minutes, and continuously withdrawing products from that reaction.

Abstract: A novel class of fatty ethenoid acylaminoorganosilicon compounds are provided which are useful as coupling agents for fiber glass reinforced resin composites.

Abstract: Novel polyols, useful in, for example, reaction injection molding, high resiliency foams and the preparation of polymer/polyols, characterized by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein A and A', which may be the same or different, are conductive atoms - carbon, oxygen or combinations thereof with hydrogen atoms or the like satisfying the valences; B is nitrogen (N) or CR, R being hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or the like; Q is 0, CH.sub.2 O, C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O, C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O, or C.sub.4 H.sub.8 O; D is an oxyalkylene or ##STR2## X and X', which may be the same or different, are OH, NH.sub.2 or H; Z is OH; n and d are integers of 0 to 10 and the sum of n and d does not exceed 10; s is 0 or 1, and m is an integer of at least about 16, with the proviso that when B is N and either n or d is zero, X and X' are other than H, provide processing advantages and are highly compatible with low molecular weight extenders such as ethylene glycol.

Abstract: Novel alkoxysilyl functional silicones capable of imparting satisfactory lubricity and other properties such as softness to a variety of textile fabrics over an extended period of time under normal usage. The alkoxysilyl functional silicones include at least one functional group of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl or an acyl hydrocarbon radical having from one to four carbon atoms; R.sub.1 is an alkyl radical of from one to two carbon atoms or a mixture thereof; and w is an interger of from 2 to about 20.

Abstract: A process for making molded flexible polyurethane cellular products which do not substantially shrink or change dimensionally upon cooling is provided by exposing the curing product to atmospheric pressure while in the confines of the mold. Exposure can be accomplished by unlatching the mold or opening a port at an appropriate time after the reaction mixture was introduced into the mold so as to burst the cell walls of the polyurethane product.

Abstract: A process for preparing vinyl-tri-t-oxysilanes by reacting a tri-t-alkoxysilane with an alkyne in the presence of a platinum hydrosilation catalyst at a reaction temperature greater than 150.degree. C. forms a vinyl-tri-t-alkoxysilane in high yields and of high quality.

Abstract: Alkene oxide can be made in a simple, closed process that uses electrolysis to make bromine and hydroxide from bromide and water. The alkene reacts with bromine and then water to form an alkene bromohydrin, which is dehydrobrominated by hydroxide, regenerating bromide, to give alkene oxide.The main by-product in propylene oxide production is 1,2-dibromopropane, made by propylene reacting with bromine and then bromide. Since formation of 1,2-dibromopropane consumes propylene, electrical power, and bromide, which must be recovered, it is desirable to minimize its formation.It has been discovered that adding carbonate and/or bicarbonate to the bromide electrolyte reduces the formation of 1,2-dibromopropane independently of any pH effect.Carbonate/bicarbonate can be used to reduce formation of dibromo-compounds produced in epoxidation of other alkenes using the electrobromohydrin process.

Abstract: A process for preparing vinylaminosilanes in which an aminosilane of the formula HSi(NRR').sub.x (R").sub.3-x is reacted with an alkyne of the formula R"'C.tbd.CH in which R and R" are each saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals or an aromatic hydrocarbon radical, R' and R"' are the same or different and are each hydrogen or R and x is an integer from 1 to 3, in the presence of a platinum hydrosilation catalyst at reaction temperatures above about 180.degree. C.

Abstract: Triacetoxysilanes are prepared by adding a tris(amino)silane to acetic anhydride and maintaining the reaction mix at a temperature no greater than about 50.degree. C.

Abstract: Method for producing decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (cyclic pentamer) from octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (cyclic tetramer) by heating said cyclic tetramer in the presence of an aqueous hydrochloric acid solution and a salt of a protonated amine having at least one nitrogen-bonded monovalent hydrocarbon group having 5 to 14 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Novel coupling compositions for improving adhesion between an organic elastomer and an inorganic substrate comprise (A) an ethylenically unsaturated silane, having bonded to silicon, at least one hydroxy group and/or alkoxy group reactive with the inorganic substrate and at least one ethylenically unsaturated group polymerizable with the organic elastomeric matrix; (B) an organosiloxane oligomer, having bonded to silicon, at least one hydroxy and/or alkoxy group reactive with said inorganic substrate; and (C) optionally, an ethylenically unsaturated organosiloxane oligomer, having bonded to silicon, at least one ethylenically unsaturated group polymerizable with said organic elastomeric matrix.The novel curable compositions contain the novel coupling compositions, an organic elastomer, an inorganic filler, and a peroxide crosslinking agent.

Abstract: Combinations of oxirane compounds and acylamino or cyano silanes which are stable at room temperature when incorporated, either by integrally blending or pre-treatment onto fillers, into filled condensation polymer systems produce superior composites exhibiting hydrolytic stability. These combinations make excellent one-component additives for inorganic fillers employed in filled condensation polymer systems.

Abstract: Half-ester adducts and improved polymer-polyols, both useful in the production of polyurethane foams and other synthetic materials are provided, as well as synthetic end products. The half-ester adducts are produced by reaction between polyols and polycarboxylic compounds including dibasic carboxylic acids and dibasic carboxylic anhydrides.

Abstract: Novel coupling compositions for improving adhesion between an organic elastomer and an inorganic substrate comprise (A) an ethylenically unsaturated silane, having bonded to silicon, at least one hydroxy group and/or alkoxy group reactive with the inorganic substrate and at least one ethylenically unsaturated group polymerizable with the organic elastomeric matrix; (B) an organosiloxane oligomer, having bonded to silicon, at least one hydroxy and/or alkoxy group reactive with said inorganic substrate; and (C) optionally, an ethylenically unsaturated organosiloxane oligomer, having bonded to silicon, at least one ethylenically unsaturated group polymerizable with said organic elastomeric matrix.The novel curable compositions contain the novel coupling compositions, an organic elastomer, an inorganic filler, and a peroxide crosslinking agent.

Abstract: N-substituted aminoalkylsilanes are obtained via a selective process which comprises reacting a cyanoalkylsilane with a primary or secondary amine in the presence of a heterogeneous hydrogenation catalyst selected from the group consisting of rhodium, platinum and palladium.

Abstract: Polyorganosiloxanes that are curable to crosslinked solid material, at ambient temperature upon exposure to gaseous oxygen, wherein the polyorganosiloxane contains, per molecule, at least one monovalent olefinically polyunsaturated organic radical containing at least one 1,3-pentadienylene group or 1,4-pentadienylene group bonded to silicon through silicon-to-carbon bond and wherein any remaining valence of silicon is satisfied by a silicon-to-oxygen-to-silicon bond or by a monovalent organic radical free of more than one olefinically unsaturated group per monovalent organic radical, which monovalent organic radical is bonded to silicon by a silicon-to-carbon bond. Compositions are also described containing the novel polyorganosiloxanes, suitable driers either chemically combined in the polyorganosiloxane or physically mixed therewith. The compositions can also contain fillers, plasticizers and/or catalyst activators.

Abstract: Adducts and improved polymer-polyols, both useful in the production of polyurethane foams and other synthetic materials are provided, as well as synthetic end products. The adducts are produced by combining polyols and compounds having carboxylic carbon atoms and/or epoxy groups.