Abstract: A lubricant composition for application onto a surface of drive elements includes: a base oil; and a silasesquioxane. In an embodiment, the silasesquioxane has the chemical formula [RSiO3/2]n with: n=6, 8, 10, 12; where R independently of one another=alkyl (C1-C20), cycloalkyl (C3-C20), alkenyl (C2-C20), cycloalkenyl (C5-C20), alkynyl (C2-C20), cycloalkynyl (C5-C20), aryl (C6-C18) or heteroaryl group, oxy, hydroxy, alkoxy (C4-C10), oxirane polymer (degree of polymerization with 4 to 20 repeat units), carboxy, silyl, alkylsilyl, alkoxysilyl, siloxy, alkylsiloxy, alkoxysiloxy, silylalkyl, alkoxysilylalkyl, alkylsilylalkyl, halogen, epoxy (C2-C20), ester, aryl ether, fluoroalkyl, blocked isocyanate, acrylate, methacrylate, mercapto, nitrile, amine, and/or phosphine group, each substituted or unsubstituted.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition of the present invention comprises (A) 30 to 40% by weight of a block terpolymer of an aromatic vinyl compound and alkene or a conjugated diene-based compound; (B) 25 to 50% by weight of a paraffin oil; (C) 1 to 5% by weight of a polyolefin-based resin; (D) 5 to 20% by weight of an inorganic additive; and (E) 5 to 15% by weight of a polyphenylene ether-based resin. The thermoplastic elastomer composition, which has a surface hardness of 0.1 to 40 A (shore A), shows excellent low hardness and has improved physical properties at high temperature, particularly, flexibility, restoring force at high temperatures, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed are sulfur containing organosilane precursors, methods of synthesizing the same, and methods of using the same to deposit silicon-containing films using vapor deposition processes for manufacturing semiconductors, photovoltaics, LCD-TFT, flat panel-type devices, refractory materials, or aeronautics. The disclosed precursors have the following formula: wherein L1 is a sulfur atom and L2 may be chosen from a sulfur atom, an oxygen atom, or a nitrogen atom; L1 and L2 are joined together via a carbon bridge having one to three carbon atoms; and L1, L2 and the carbon bridge form a monoanionic ligand bonded to silicon.

Abstract: Provided herein are cyclosiloxane-substituted polysiloxane compounds, compositions that include the polysiloxane compounds, and methods for preparation and use of the polysiloxane compounds. Provided are mechanical lubricant compositions, hydraulic fluid compositions, anti-foam compositions, water repellant agent compositions, release agent compositions, personal care compositions, cosmetic compositions, household care compositions and drug delivery compositions that include one or more of the cyclosiloxane-substituted polysiloxane compounds provided herein.

Abstract: Nanoscale chemicals based on polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) and polyhedral oligomeric silicates (POS) are taught as lubricants, mold release agents, and as additives to control the viscosity, lubrication, wear, and thermal properties of conventional lubricous materials. The precisely defined nanoscopic dimensions of POSS materials enable viscosity, miscibility, and thermal properties to be (increased) or reduced (decreased) as desired. A key feature to the successful tailoring of properties is the inherent thermal and chemical stability of the POSS/POS nanostructure and the ability to control its topology and chemical potential to match that of surfaces and other materials.

Abstract: A method for marking a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon. The method comprises adding to the liquid petroleum hydrocarbon a pyrazinoporphyrazine dye having an absorption maximum from 700 nm to 900 nm.

Abstract: The invention provides for, inter alia, the use of solvent-, water- and emulsifier-free preparations for the friction-reducing coating of rubber profiles, comprising

Abstract: The invention is a lubricant intended primarily to facilitate removal of arrows from targets after shooting. The lubricant consists of approximately 70% silicone lubricant and 30% hexane. The lubricant is preferably applied using an applicator, which could be an elongated housing with a threaded hole in each end, having a threaded plug for each hole, the applicator having absorbent material holding the lubricant. Immediately before shooting, the archer removes one or both plugs, and thrusts the arrow into the absorbent material to the desired depth, so that the point and shaft of the arrow receive the lubricant. The arrow can then be easily removed from its target after shooting. A container with a dauber for dispensing lubricant can be provided, alternatively.

Abstract: Light duty lubricant compositions containing volatile silicones are prepared which when applied to metal surfaces show improved penetration and spreadability. Preferably, the composition includes a volatile silicone fluid, a hydrocarbon solvent such as mineral spirits, a lubricating oil soluble in a hydrocarbon base such as hydrocarbon oils and optionally a corrosion inhibitor such as petroleum oxidates. An aerosol propellant is contained in one preferred embodiment of the light duty lubricant composition. In an additional preferred embodiment, a method of freeing frozen or corroded parts with a light duty lubricant composition is disclosed.