Abstract: An inflatable vehicle safety device is provided that comprises an inflator, a fluid compartment, and a heat shield. The inflator is capable of providing an inflation fluid used to inflate the fluid compartment. The heat shield, which is located within the fluid compartment, comprises a fabric layer and a thermal barrier layer located adjacent to the fabric layer. The thermal barrier layer includes at least one layer of silicone elastomer and one or more silicone topcoats. The heat shield has a thermal resistance value of six seconds or more at 725° C. when tested in a hot rod thermal resistivity test.

Abstract: An inflatable vehicle safety device is provided that comprises an inflator, a fluid compartment, and a heat shield. The inflator is capable of providing an inflation fluid used to inflate the fluid compartment. The heat shield, which is located within the fluid compartment, comprises a fabric layer and a thermal barrier layer located adjacent to the fabric layer. The thermal barrier layer includes at least one layer of silicone elastomer and one or more silicone topcoats. The heat shield has a thermal resistance value of six seconds or more at 725° C. when tested in a hot rod thermal resistivity test.

Abstract: Silicone elastomer base compositions containing a stabilizer are disclosed that provide cured silicone elastomers having improved high temperature performance. The stabilizer comprises carbon black, calcium carbonate, iron oxide, and optionally zinc oxide.

Abstract: A method of forming a curable adhesive tape comprising a partially cured reaction intermediary comprises applying a silicone composition onto a flexible substrate. The method further comprises heating the silicone composition to a first desired temperature for a first period of time to form the partially cured reaction intermediary of the curable adhesive tape. A method of forming an insulating layer on a conductive substrate utilizes the same steps as the method of forming the curable adhesive tape and further comprises the steps of disposing the flexible substrate on the conductive substrate and further heating the partially cured reaction intermediary to a second desired temperature for a second period of time to form the insulating layer on the conductive substrate.

Abstract: A silicone composition and process are used to form a non-sewn seam in an airbag for use in vehicle applications. The airbag has a seam made from a silicone material prepared from the silicone composition. The silicone material and the process for forming the airbag seam minimize the need for sewn seams.

Abstract: Silicone elastomer base compositions containing a stabilizer are disclosed that provide cured silicone elastomers having improved high temperature performance. The stabilizer comprises carbon black, calcium carbonate, iron oxide, and optionally zinc oxide.

Abstract: Fluorosilicone elastomer base compositions are disclosed containing a stabilizer that provides cured fluorosilicone elastomers having improved high temperature performance. The stabilizer comprises carbon black, calcium carbonate, iron oxide, and optionally zinc oxide. The stabilizer is particularly useful to prepare cured fluorosilicone elastomers for o-rings, connectors, and constructing automotive hosing.

Abstract: Carbonaceous fibers are incorporated into a fluoroelastomer matrix to provide an improved wet friction material having superior performance characteristics at elevated temperatures.