Abstract: This invention relates to hydrogenfluorides of aminosilanols and their use. The hydrogenfluorides of aminosilanols are formed by the reaction of an aqueous solution of a fluorinated acid, preferably, hydrofluoric acid, with an aminoalkoxysilane. The hydrogenfluorides of aminosilanols are particularly useful in foundry binders, most particularly no-bake and cold-box phenolic urethane foundry binders.

Abstract: A weatherproofing composition containing an aqueous aminofunctional polyorganosiloxane emulsion, an aqueous organic polymer emulsion, a colorant and a particulate filler is useful for weatherproofing exterior wood and masonry surfaces.

Abstract: A rubber composition is disclosed wherein the rubber composition contains at least (a) a rubber component; (b) a silica filler; (c) a coupling agent; and (d) a cure-enhancing amount of at least one polyalkylene oxide having a weight average molecular weight less than 200. The compositions may also include suitable amounts of other ingredients such as carbon black, antiozonants, antioxidants, etc.

Abstract: A coating composition containing an emulsion polymer prepared with up to about 20% by weight, based on total polymerizable monomers, of addition polymerizable esters of the glycidyl esters of tertiary acids having 9 or more carbon atoms, preferably up to 18 carbon atoms, and particularly having 9 to 11 carbon atoms has improved application properties and produces coatings with better appearance and less water sensitivity. The emulsion polymerization process of the invention produces less coagulum without having to increase the amount of surfactant.

Abstract: An untreated filler and a high viscosity silicone polymer premix is charged into a compounding apparatus. Treating agent and additional silicone polymer are added to the premix and the premix, treating agent and additional silicone polymer are compounded to produce a heat vulcanizable filled silicone composition.

Abstract: An aqueous paint composition comprising: (i) an aqueous dispersion obtained by neutralizing with a neutralizing agent a hydrolytic condensation reaction product of (a) 100 parts by weight of an organosilane of the formula (1) R1nSi(OR2)4-n, wherein R1 is a C1-8 organic group, R2 is a C1-5 alkyl group, and n is 1 or 2, and/or its partially hydrolyzed condensate, with (b) from 5 to 200 parts by weight of a silyl group-containing vinyl resin having hydrolyzable silyl groups or silyl groups having silicon atoms bonded to hydroxyl groups and having an acid value of from 20 to 150 mgKOH/g, and adding water thereto, (ii) an amino group-containing alkoxysilane compound, and (iii) an epoxy group-containing compound.

Abstract: Powder coating or adhesive formulations include as a component thereof a silane of formula (I) or hydrolyzates or condensates thereof where R1 is a hydrocarbon, acyl, alkylsilyl, or alkoxysilyl group, R2 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group; R3 is alkylene, optionally interrupted with one or more ether oxygen atoms; a is 0 or 1; Z is a direct bond or a divalent linking group; X is an m-valent organic group or H; and m is 1-20. The silanes are useful as crosslinkers, property modifiers and/or adhesion promoters. Powder adhesives may be similarly formed with the silanes of formula (I). Fillers or pigments, such as titanium dioxide fillers, which are treated with silanes, especially silanes having alkyl, epoxy, acryl, methacryl, polyether, amino, acid anhydride, hydroxyalkyl, carbamato or ureido functionality, may also be usefully employed in powder coating formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of water-insoluble poly(oxy-1,4-butanediyl)-containing polyoxyalkylene-polysiloxane block copolymers of the general average formula wherein the variables are described herein as defoaming agents for aqueous media. This invention also provides for defoaming compositions comprising said water-insoluble poly(oxy-1,4-butanediyl)-containing polyoxyalkylene-polysiloxane block copolymers.

Abstract: A method is provided for preparing sulfur-containing silane coupling agents by reacting an alkoxysilane acetal with a sulfurating agent. The sulfur-containing silane coupling agents so prepared include certain novel mercapto silanes, and are useful in providing rubber tires with improved properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of water-insoluble poly(oxy-1,4-butanediyl)-containing polyoxyalkylene-polysiloxane block copolymers of the general average formula wherein the variables and indices are described herein as defoaming agents for aqueous media. This invention also provides for defoaming compositions comprising said Water-insoluble poly(oxy-1,4-butanediyl)-containing polyoxyalkylene-polysiloxane block copolymers.

Abstract: Novel coating compositions containing a polymer, a hydrazide and a silane, methods of making and using such compositions and a substrate coated with such coating compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of water-insoluble polyoxyalkylene-polysiloxane block copolymers of the general average formula wherein the variables and indices are described herein as defoaming agents for aqueous media. This invention also provides for defoaming compositions comprising said water-insoluble polyoxyalkylene-polysiloxane block copolymers as well as coating materials, printing inks and cooling lubricants containing the inventive defoaming compositions.

Abstract: Particles are hydrophobicized by treatment with a compound containing amino and silane groups, followed by treatment with a silane compound containing a hydrophobic group. The invention is particularly useful for treating hydrophilic mineral particles. The treated particles can be used, for example, as fillers in polymer masterbatches.

Abstract: The invention relates to an elastoemeric composition which comprises: (I) a vinyl solution SBR/silica-containing masterbatch, which contains preferably from 40 to 120 parts by weight of silica per 100 parts by weight of polymer, and (ii) a high cis polybutadiene/silica-containing masterbatch, which contains preferably from 40 to 120 parts by weight of silica per 100 parts by weight of polymer wherein silica has been hydrophobicized.

Abstract: A process for increasing the pill resistance of a polyester polymer wherein the polyester polymer is produced by polymerizing a polymerization mixture comprising (a) a carbonyl compound or an oligomer of the carbonyl compound and (b) a glycol. The process comprises contacting the polymerization mixture with a cross-linker comprising (RO)mSi(X)nZp, wherein: R is hydrogen, a hydrocarbon, or a hydrocarbon oxygen; X is a hydrocarbon or a hydrocarbon oxygen; Z is a hydrophilic group; m is 1 to 3; n is 1 to 3; and p is 1 to 30.

Abstract: A sizing agent composition for printing paper comprising (A) a water-soluble diorganopolysiloxane described by formula  where each R is independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, methyl group, and ethyl group, each R1 is an independently selected monovalent hydrocarbon group comprising 1 to 20 carbon atoms, Q is an organic group comprising an amino group or quaternary ammonium salt, m is an integer equal to or greater than 2, n is 0 or an integer equal to or greater than 1, and (m+n) is in the range of 2 to 100; (B) a sizing agent; and (C) water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water-based flame-retardant composition comprising at least one polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer, at least one silane coupling agent and at least one inorganic compound. The flame-retardant composition has low organic content and low toxicity. The flame-retardant composition may further comprise at least one polymeric emulsion and can be used as a coating or an adhesive. The invention also provides a flame-retardant article comprising a substrate and the flame-retardant composition disposed on a surface of the substrate.

Abstract: Hindered amines substituted on the N-atom with an hydroxy-substituted alkoxy moiety are particularly effective in stabilizing organic polymer compositions against the deleterious effects of oxidative, thermal and actinic radiation where the presence of the OH group on the compounds adds important properties not otherwise attainable.

Abstract: Powder coating formulations include as a component thereof a silane formula I: where R1 is a hydrocarbon, acyl, alkylsilyl or alkoxysilyl group; R2 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group; R3 is alkylene, optionally interrupted with one or more ether oxygen atoms; a is 0 or 1; Z is a direct bond or a divalent organic linking group; X is an m-valent organic group or H; and m is 1-20. The silanes are useful as crosslinkers, property modifiers and/or adhesion promoters. Powder adhesives may be similarly formed with silanes of formula I.

Abstract: A coolant-resistant and thermally stable primer composition comprising an organic-functional silane, preferably the reaction product of at least one amino-functional silane and at least one isocyanato-functional silane, is provided. The primer composition may additionally comprise a phenoxy resin, a phenolic resin and talc. A method for bonding an elastomer to a metal also is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to siloxy containing salts of the formula 1

Abstract: Use for improving the hydro- and oil-repellence properties of substrata having a low surface energy of (per)fluoropolyether mono- and bifunctional derivatives having the structures:

Abstract: A coating resin composition is able to form a coating film having not only high hardness and weatherability but also high toughness, and can be cured both at room temperature and by heating curing, and further which is good at storage stability. The coating resin composition consists essentially of a silica-dispersed oligomer solution of organosilane prepared by partially hydrolyzing a hydrolyzable organosilane represented by a formula R1nSiX4−n, in colloidal silica dispersed in an organic solvent, water or a mixture thereof, and an acrylic resin which is a copolymer of acrylate or methacrylate represented by a formula, CH2═CR2(COOR3), and a curing catalyst. This composition is used by separating the components into two solutions and then mixing thereof as required. A resin-coated article comprises a cured resin layer of the coating resin composition on the surface of a substrate.

Abstract: Powder coating formulations which include as a component thereof a silyl carbamate of the formula: where R1 is a hydrocarbon or acyl group; R2 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group; R3 is alkylene, optionally interrupted with one or more ether oxygen atoms; a is 0 or 1; X is an m-valent organic group; m is 1-6; and, either A=NH and B=O, or A=O and B=NH. The silanes are useful as crosslinkers and/or adhesion promoters.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymer composition for flexibilizing building materials, in the form of their aqueous dispersion or of powder redispersible in water, containing

Abstract: A curable rubber composition comprising a curable organopolysiloxane or perfluoropolyether group-containing organosilicon compound, a curing agent therefor, and a silica filler having a mean particle size of 0.001-10 &mgr;m is cured into a cured rubber. For improving compression set, the cured rubber is post treated with a hydrolyzable aminosilane or amidosilane having a Si—N bond.

Abstract: To provide a blended resin composition which comprises a thermoplastic resin which does not exhibit anisotropy in a molten state, such as a polyester resin, and a liquid-crystal polyester resin, and a resin composition which is reduced in delamination excellent in mechanical properties by blending 100 parts by weight of a resin component comprising 99 to 50 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin (a) which does not exhibit anisotropy in a molten state and 1 to 50 parts by weight of a liquid-crystal polyester resin (b) capable of forming an anisotropic molten phase with 0.01 to 3.0 parts by weight of at least one silane compound (c) selected from among vinylalkoxysilanes, aminoalkoxysilanes and mercaptoalkoxysilanes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rubber compositions containing an elastomer having olefinic unsaturation and a silica-formamide complex.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blend composition and a method for the use of such to improve the adhesion properties of coatings. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of a polymeric blend containing a macromolecular aqueous dispersion, an acid-functional alkali-soluble resin, and an aminosilane in order to provide adhesion of coatings over difficult surfaces such as chalky substrates.

Abstract: A crosslinkable fluororubber composition comprising (A) a perfluoro compound having at least two alkenyl groups and a divalent perfluoroalkylene or perfluoropolyether structure in the backbone or a polymer obtained by adding a compound having at least two hydrosilyl groups in the molecule to some alkenyl groups on the perfluoro compound, (B) a reinforcing filler, (C) a addition reaction crosslinking agent having a hydrosilyl group or a peroxide crosslinking agent, and(D) a surface treating agent having at least one fluoroalkyl or fluoropolyalkyl ether group and silanol groups is improved in heat resistance in the cured state by adding thereto (E) a heat resistance modifier selected from carbon black, metal oxides and metal hydroxides.

Abstract: A curable silicone resin composition contains (A) 100 parts by weight of a silicone resin having condensation-reactive group, (B) 1 to 100 parts by weight of an inorganic fine powder, (C) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight of a silazane compound; and (D) an arbitrary amount of an organic solvent. The curable silicone resin composition cures to form a cured coating film with excellent water-repellent properties.

Abstract: Novel coating compositions including a polymer, a silane and a hydrazide. The polymer having at least one reactive functional group. Optionally, the coating composition includes a pigment. Coatings made from such compositions are also described. Methods of preparing a coating by applying the coating composition to a substrate and curing to form a film are also described herein. The preferred coating compositions are formaldehyde-free and isocyanate-free, can be air cured and provide coatings that exhibit improved adhesion to the substrate, improved print and block resistance and improved solvent and water resistance.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds of Formula I R24-zSi[(Q)xA(CH2)yH]z or of Formula II [H(CH2)yA(Q)x]bSiR13-bSiR13-b[(Q)xA(CH2)yH]b, wherein Q is OCH2CH2, OCH2CHCH2, or any combination of one or more units of OCH2CH2 and OCH2CHCH2; A is O, OC6H4, S, NH, NR, O—C(O)—; R is alkyl, aryl, or alkaryl; x is greater than 2 and less than 100;y is greater than 0; except when A═OC6H4, then y is greater than or equal to 0; z is 1 to 4; and each R2 is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl and alkaryl; B is O, C6H4, —(CH2)q—, and hydrocarbylene; q is greater than 1 and less than 30; b is 1 to 3; and each R1 is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, and alkaryl, used as nonvolatile in situ precursors to anti-fog agents for packaging films and a novel process of making such films.

Abstract: A photoluminescent material is prepared by preparing a gel from a solution of the resin in a solvent, and pyrolyzing the resin gel in oxygen by heating the gel to a temperature above approximately 400° C. for about two hours.

Abstract: The present invention relates to asymmetrical siloxy compounds of the formula wherein R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkoxy radicals having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms; R4 is selected from the group consisting of alkylene groups having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms and arylene and alkyl substituted arylene groups having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; and n is an integer of from 1 to 8.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blend composition and a method for the use of such to improve the adhesion properties of coatings. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of a polymeric blend containing a macromolecular aqueous dispersion, an acid-functional alkali-soluble resin, and an aminosilane in order to provide adhesion of coatings over difficult surfaces such as chalky substrates.

Abstract: The specification discloses polymeric articles such as fibers and fibrous webs which exhibit improved hydrophobicity and methods for making the articles. The articles comprise a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefins and polyesters and an additive of the structure R.sup.1 --A--Si(R.sup.2 R.sup.3)--O--(Si(R.sup.4 R.sup.5)--O)n--Si--(R.sup.6 R.sup.7)--A--R.sup.8, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.8 are selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl groups and acyl and arylacyl derivatives of an aliphatic or aliphatic/aromatic mono-acid with a molecular weight of from about 250 to about 600 daltons, A is selected from the group consisting of --O--, --NH--C(O)--NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --, and --C(O)--NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are selected from the group consisting of CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5, C.sub.3 H.sub.7, and C.sub.4 H.sub.9, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are selected from the group consisting of CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5, C.sub.3 H.sub.7, and (CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: A method of forming an esterification product Comprises providing (1) a material selected from the group consisting of ester monomers, ester oligomers, ester polymers, and mixtures thereof, and (2) a catalyst selected from the group consisting of: ##STR1## and mixtures thereof. wherein D is selected from the group consisting of carbon and silicon; Q is selected from the group consisting of O, S, and NR; M is selected from the group consisting of sodium, lithium, potassium, rubidium, and cesium; R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R', R", and R'" are each independently selected from the group consisting of H, O, halogen, Si, N, S, P, C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 linear or branched alkyl, C.sub.3 to C.sub.10 cycloalkyl, and aromatic; and reacting the material in the presence of the catalyst to form an esterification product.

Abstract: A composition for the detackification and clarification of acid and alkaline paint and lacquer waste waters and paint spray booth wastes, comprising:an inorganic-organic and/or organic adduct alloy polymer composition having the formula:A.multidot.B.sup.+ .multidot.D.sup.+wherein: A=[(SiO.sub.2 /Me.sup.I.sub.2 O).sub.u Me.sup.II.sub.m Me.sub.m.sup.III(OH).sbsp.p.sup.(SO.sbsp.4.sup.).sbsp.y.sup.(Aci) (2m+3n)-p-2y].sub.rwhere r=1 to 98% bw; u=0 to 10% bw; ##STR1## where: x=0 to 98% bw; Z is a divalent substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, heterocyclic or aromatic radicalD.sup.+ =(PQAM).sub.wwherew=2 to 98% b.w. of polyquaternized polymer (PQAM)Me.sub.m.sup.II is selected from the divalent cationic group comprising: Mg, Zn, Ca, and Fe.sup.2+m=0 to 5Me.sub.n.sup.III is a tri-or more valent metal selected from the group comprising: Fe, Al, and Al--Zn complexes;n=1 to 20Aci is selected from the monovalent anionic group comprising Cl.sup.-, Br.sup.-, I.sup.-, NO.sub.3 --, H.sub.2 PO.sub.4 --, CH.

Abstract: A high performance, hot melt, single-component sealant which combines the prefered properties of single- and two-component sealants. The sealant comprises a styrene block copolymer, a moisture-curable silylated polyurethane prepolymer, an aromatic tackifier resin, a polar tackifier resin, a polyethylene wax and an organo silane adhesion promoter. Optionally, the sealant may include UV absorbers, antioxidants, plasticizers, catalysts, fillers, pigments, and the like. The sealant does not require mixing before it is applied at a high temperature to the surface that is to be sealed. After application, the sealant forms, upon cooling, a solid elastomer. Upon further exposure to atmospheric moisture, the sealant forms a thermoset crosslinked network having the preferred properties of two-component chemically-cured sealants. The sealant is suitable for use as an edge sealant for insulated glass.

Abstract: A rubber composition for a tire comprising:100 parts by weight of a starting rubber;10 to 150 parts by weight of a carbon black;0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a sulfur; and40 parts by weight or less of a polysiloxanehaving the following alkoxysilyl group (I) or acyloxysilyl group (II) and having an average degree of polymerization of 3 to 10,000:.tbd.Si--OR.sup.1 (I).tbd.Si--OCOR.sup.2 (II)wherein R.sup.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group or an organic group containing an ether bond and having 1 to 18 carbon atoms and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 21 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to asymmetrical siloxy compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkoxy radicals having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms; R.sup.4 is selected from the group consisting of alkylene groups having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms and arylene and alkyl substituted arylene groups having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; and n is an integer of from 1 to 8.

Abstract: The present invention relates to asymmetrical siloxy compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkoxy radicals having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms; R.sup.4 is selected from the group consisting of alkylene groups having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms and arylene and alkyl-substituted arylene groups having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; n is an integer of from 2 to 8 and X is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## and R.sup.5 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms, aryl and alkyl substituted aryl groups having 6 to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a rubber composition comprising a diene rubber and silica, wherein (i) the silica is compounded in a proportion of 10-150 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the diene rubber, and (ii) a silicone oil having a polar group at its side chain or terminal is compounded in a proportion of 0.1-50 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the silica, and has excellent rebound resilience, tensile property, abrasion property and processability, and a preparation process thereof.

Abstract: A polyolefin alloy and a process for making the same which alloy includes (A) 40% to 80% by weight of polypropylene material which may be a polypropylene homopolymer or a propylene copolymer with ethylene and/or butadiene, the polypropylene copolymer including 5 mole % to 35 mole % polymerized ethylene and/or butadiene, the polypropylene material having a molecular weight Mw of 100,000 to 300,000 and a melt index of 0.1 to 20 g/10 min; (B) 1% to 10% by weight of a functionalized polypropylene, which may be a grafted polypropylene homopolymer or a grafted copolymer of propylene with ethylene and/or butadiene, having a degree of grafting of 0.2% to 10% by weight; (C) 1% to 50% by weight of a mineral having a mean particle size of about 2.5 .mu.m and a maximum particle size of about 20 .mu.m, the mineral being surface-treated with 0.

Abstract: Organosiloxane compounds bearing nitrogen-containing heterocycles, in which the heterocycles are bonded to a silicon atom via divalent radicals containing a unit of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which E is one of the radicals --O--, --S--, --NR.sup.1 -- or --N.dbd., where R and R.sup.1 are each a C.sub.1 - to C.sub.20 -hydrocarbon radical which is optionally substituted by halogen, amine, ammonium or mercapto groups and may optionally be interrupted by groups chosen from --C(O)--, --C(O)--O--, --C(O)--NR.sup.3 --, --NR.sup.3 --, --O--, --S--, and--N.dbd. is a constituent of a heterocycle,can be used for the treatment of textile fibers, textile sheet materials and leather and as stabilizers in synthetic polymers.

Abstract: One-part alkoxy curing room temperature vulcanizable silicone compositions comprising the bi-functional compounds containing the 1-sila-azacyclopentane structure wherein the compounds function as alcohol scavengers in one-part alkoxy curing room temperature vulcanizable silicone compositions and the alcohol reaction products of these compounds function as adhesion promoters in such room temperature vulcanizable compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are elastomeric compounds including an elastomer and a silicon-treated carbon black, and optionally including a coupling agent. The elastomeric compound exhibits poorer abrasion resistance, lower hysteresis at high temperature and comparable or increased hysteresis at low temperature compared to an elastomer containing an untreated carbon black. A variety of elastomers and formulations employing such elastomers are contemplated and disclosed. Elastomeric compounds incorporating an elastomer and an oxidized, silicon-treated carbon black are also disclosed. Also disclosed is method for preparing elastomers compounded with the treated carbon black.

Abstract: The viscosity of a solvent is modified by thickening the solvent with a silicone latex. A silicone latex having a plurality of crosslinked polysiloxane particles is first prepared by mixing the siloxane polymer, a surfactant, and water; emulsifying the mixture to a gel phase; diluting the emulsion with water; adding a cure package (i.e., a catalyst, a crosslinker, or both, or a self catalytic crosslinker); and then without removing the water from the latex and after the particles of siloxane polymer in the latex have been cured, mixing the latex and solvent to thicken the solvent, forming viscous liquids, gels, and pastes. Water in the latex thickened solvent composition can be stabilized by adding a silicone polyether during mixing of the latex and the solvent.

Abstract: A heat cured fluorosilicone rubber exhibiting improved compression set comprises N,N'-meta-phenylenedimaleimide.