Abstract: Silicone pressure sensitive adhesive compositions which cure in the presence of moisture comprise an adhesive component which bears alkoxy radical-containing curing radicals and, optionally, a catalyst to accelerate the reaction of moisture with the alkoxy radicals to form siloxane bonds. Curing provides adhesives ranging from pressure sensitive adhesives having improved properties to permanent adhesives. The adhesives are useful for adhering an object to a surface and thereafter improving the bond between the object and the surface by exposure to moisture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive composition which cure upon exposure to ambient moisture. The moisture-curable silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive composition of the instant invention comprise:(A) an organopolysiloxane resin containing curing radicals of the formula --SiY.sub.2 ZNY'ZSiR.sup.1.sub.x Y".sub.3-x wherein R.sup.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon radical, each Z is a divalent linking group, each Y is independently selected from the group consisting of a monovalent organic radical, an enoloxy radical, an alkoxy radical, and an oximo radical; Y' is selected from the group consisting of a monovalent organic radical, a hydrogen atom, and --ZSiR.sup.1.sub.x Y".sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrorheological fluid comprising solid particles, an alkylmethylsiloxane compound, and an organofluoro compound. Preferred solid particles include zeolite and sulfate ionomers of aminofunctional siloxanes. The ER fluids of the present invention are characterized by improved dispersion stability, enhanced lubricity, and high yield stresses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrorheological gel comprising a curable silicone polymer, electrorheologically active particles, and a metal catalyst. The composition can further comprise an organohydrogensilicon crosslinking agent, and/or an inhibitor. The dynamic mechanical properties of the filled gel can be tuned with an electric field such that large changes in storage modulus can be achieved.

Abstract: Curable adhesive compositions comprise combinations of organosiloxane MQ resins and liquid polyorganosiloxanes of specified viscosity and functionality. The compositions are substantially free of unreactive materials and are applied in the molten state. Depending upon the concentration of reactive groups on the resin and polyorganosiloxane, the compositions may also include a silane containing an average of more than two hydrolyzable groups per molecule. Preferred compositions develop excellent adhesion to a variety of organic and metallic substrates during curing under ambient conditions.

Abstract: The addition of up to 40 percent by weight of a non-reactive liquid MQ resin to high viscosity liquid curable organosiloxane compositions that cure by a platinum group metal-catalyzed hydrosilation reaction reduces the viscosity of the composition and the moduli of cured elastomers prepared from said composition without any substantial adverse effect on the physical properties of the cured elastomers, particularly tensile strength, elongation and tear strength. Cured elastomers prepared using these compositions are particularly suitable for use as mold-making and encapsulating materials.

Abstract: A silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive composition having high adhesion and tack while having a high percentage of adhesive failure when peeled from substrates is disclosed, said composition consisting essentially of(A) 50 to 80 parts by weight of an MQ organopolysiloxane resin;(B) 20 to 50 parts by weight of a polydiorganosiloxane having at least 3 alkenyl groups in its molecule, with the proviso that the alkenyl group content of said polydiorganosiloxane is 0.1 to 4 mole percent, the total amount of components (A) and (B) being 100 parts by weight;(C) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane crosslinking agent having, on average, at least 3 SiH groups per molecule, the amount of said organohydrogenpolysiloxane being sufficient to provide a molar ratio of said SiH groups of component (C) to said alkenyl groups of component (B) in the range of 0.1 to <1.0; and(D) a curing amount of a hydrosilation catalyst.

Abstract: A moisture-curable silicone composition, suitable for use as a coating or pressure-sensitive adhesive, is disclosed, said composition comprising (i) a hydroxyl-functional organopolysiloxane resin comprising R.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 siloxane units and SiO.sub.4/2 siloxane units in a molar ratio of 0.5/1 to 1.2/1. respectively, wherein R is a hydrocarbon or halogenated hydrocarbon radical: (ii) a diorganopolysiloxane polymer having at least two silicon-bonded alkoxy groups and at least one carbon-bonded amine group in its molecule, said polymer having a viscosity at 25.degree. C. of 20 to 100,000 centipoise, the weight ratio of said resin to said polymer being in the range 20:80 to 80:20; (iii) optionally, a hydrolyzable silane in sufficient amount to provide stability to said composition; and (iv) optionally, sufficient catalyst to accelerate the cure of said composition.

Abstract: There is disclosed a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition based on a silicone resin and a polydiorganosiloxane polymer wherein the resin component has a number average molecular weight of about 950 to 1,600 and consists essentially of triorganosiloxy (M) units and silicate (Q) units wherein the molar ratio M/Q is in the range 1.1/1 to 1.4/1, inclusive. The adhesives of the invention exhibit improved adhesion to low energy substrates such as polyethylene and polytetrafluoroethylene.

Abstract: A coupling agent for chemically linking metal substrates to thermoset polymers is composed of a hydrophobic polymer backbone having functional groups attached thereto at spaced intervals, the functional groups having the ability to form chemical bonds to both the metal substrate and the thermosetting polymeric resin. In a preferred embodiment, the hydrophobic polymeric coupling agent comprises mercaptoester functional groups placed along a strong, hydrophobic polymeric backbone. This polymeric backbone preferably comprises polyethylene resulting in an ethylene mercaptoester (EME) copolymer.