Abstract: A contact leveling surface for an ink jet imaging member including a coating disposed on a contact leveling substrate, wherein the coating includes a fluoroalkyl-substituted polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane. In embodiments, the contact leveling surface is for an ink jet imaging member that jets a phase change ink, a gel ink, a curable phase change ink, or a curable gel ink directly to a final image receiving substrate such as a direct to paper imaging device.

Abstract: A resin composition contains (A) an aliphatic polyester as a first polymer, (B) a second polymer having a higher glass transition temperature than the first polymer, and (C) a silicone oil.

Abstract: Compositions containing at least one binder and at least one surface-active additive in processes for the production of composite mouldings, and the use thereof.

Abstract: Stable low chloride solutions of hydrosalts of an organic acid with a N-substituted aminopolysiloxane in the form of a T structural unit contain at least one lower alcohol, and at least one stabilizer. Methods to prepare the stable low-chloride solutions are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel structure in which a filling material that is a filler is dispersed in an incompatible resin selected from a thermoplastic resin or a thermosetting resin and/or an incompatible elastomer; and use of the novel structure. In a cocontinuous structure formed from a binary system that is selected from an incompatible resin selected from a thermoplastic resin or a thermosetting resin and/or an incompatible elastomer, a filling material that is a filler is dispersed selectively and uniformly in one of the incompatible resin selected from the thermoplastic resin or the thermosetting resin and/or the incompatible elastomer.

Abstract: Compositions according to the invention comprise water, a polyurethane or poly(meth)acrylate having perfluoroalkyl groups and a special siloxane. The treatment of fiber materials, in particular of nonwovens made of polypropylene, leads to articles which have oil-, water- and alcohol-repellency properties and can be used in the medical sector.

Abstract: Provided are an organic silicon compound of the following formula (I): (wherein, R1 to R20 represent each independently alkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, cycloalkyl, alkylcycloalkyl, aryl, dialkylamino or the like, and the aryloxy and aryl may be substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkoxy and alkoxyalkyl.) which can be used for suppression of coloration and thermal deterioration of an organic material in molding, and an organic material composition containing the organic silicon compound and a method of producing the organic silicon compound.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition is provided, which includes (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least one silicon atom-bonded alkenyl group within each molecule, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, which contains, within each molecule, at least one silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atom at a molecular chain terminal, and at least two silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms at non-terminal positions within the molecular chain, and which satisfies the formula shown below: 0<?/?0.25 (wherein, ? represents the number of silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms at non-terminal positions within the molecular chain, and ? represents the total number of silicon atoms within the component (B)), in sufficient quantity to provide from 0.1 to 5 silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms per silicon atom-bonded alkenyl group within the component (A), and (C) a platinum-based catalyst.

Abstract: A flame retardant polycarbonate resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin (A), 0.01 to 3 parts by weight of silsesquioxane (B), 0.005 to 1.0 part by weight of an organic metal salt compound (C) and 0.01 to 3 parts by weight of a fibril-forming type fluorinated polymer (D), wherein said silsesquioxane (B) is characterized by a specific structure (a triangular cone shape). The flame retardant polycarbonate resin composition of the present invention can achieve a high degree of flame retardance even in thin-walled molded products without generating a gas containing chlorine or bromine during combustion originating from a chlorine type or bromine type flame retardant since said flame retardant is not used. Therefore, the flame retardant polycarbonate resin composition of the present invention can ideally be used in housings and parts for electrical, electronic, ITE and the like products, and its industrial utility value is extremely high.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrophobic fumed silica which is obtained by grinding a fumed silica which, as a result of silanization, has trimethylsilyl groups fixed on the surface; and to coating formulations comprising this silica.

Abstract: A method of using metallized and nonmetallized nanostructured chemicals as surface and volume modification agents within polymers and on the surfaces of nano and macroscopic particulates and fillers. Because of their 0.5 nm-3.0 nm size, nanostructured chemicals can be utilized to greatly increase surface area, improve compatibility, and promote lubricity between surfaces at a length scale not previously attainable.

Abstract: An antistatic system useful for mixing with thermoplastic polymers is disclosed which comprises an inorganic oxide, typically TiO2, treated with a siloxane and an ethoxylated alkylamine. The antistatic system can be used in shaped polymer articles to improve the dust-attracting resistance of the articles.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises a polycarbonate having repeating structural carbonate units of the formula (1): wherein at least 60 percent of the total number of R1 groups contain aromatic organic groups and the balance thereof are aliphatic, alicyclic, or aromatic groups; and wherein the polycarbonate comprises terminal groups derived from reaction with a cyanophenol of the formula wherein Y is a halogen, C1-3 alkyl group, C1-3 alkoxy group, C7-12 arylalkyl, C7-12 alkylaryl, or nitro group, y is 0 to 4, and c is 1 to 5, provided that y+c is 1 to 5; optionally a branching agent; an impact modifier; and a flame retardant. The compositions are useful in the manufacture of a wide variety of parts, particularly those having a thin wall.

Abstract: The invention provides structurally modified, pyrogenically prepared silicas obtained by reaction of pyrogenic silicas with cyclic polysiloxanes of the type —[O—Si(R2)]n—, where R is a C1 to C6 alkyl group and n is 3 to 9, and subsequent structural modification of the silanized silicas obtained. The invention further provides an adhesive comprising the structurally modified, pyrogenically prepared silicas.

Abstract: A flame-retardant biodegradable polymeric composition comprising: a flame-retardant biodegradable material comprising a compound represented by formula (1); and a biodegradable polymer: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R9, R10 and R11 each independently represents an alkyl group, an aryl group, or an aralkyl group; R6, R7 and R8 each independently represents an alkylene group; and n, p, and q each independently represents an integer of one or more.

Abstract: To provide an elastomer composition that can be easily prevented from being blocking to a substrate. A perfluoroelastomer composition comprising (A) a perfluoroelastomer and (B) a fluorosilane compound.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesives and methods, wherein the adhesives include a silicone tackifying resin and a polydiorganosiloxane polyurea copolymer. The tack of these adhesives is improved by the use of a processing aid, such as a plasticizer.

Abstract: Provided is a method comprising polymerizing at least one fluorinated monomer in an aqueous emulsion polymerization in the presence of a carbosilane surfactant having at least one hydrophobic part, wherein the hydrophobic part has at least one silicon atom, and having at least one hydrophilic part, with the proviso that the carbosilane contains no Si—O bonds.

Abstract: A curable material useful as thermal material comprises at least one vinyl-terminated silicone oil, at least one conductive filler, and at least one hydrogen terminated silicone oil. The hydrogen terminated silicone oil is used to reduce a shear modulus G? of the cured thermal interface material.

Abstract: Novel fluorescent polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) colorants are provided. The colorants are strongly fluorescing and long lasting with excellent light stability. The novel colorants can be prepared from chromophores found in common pigments and provide a simple way to convert an insoluble pigment into a soluble fluorescent colorant.

Abstract: Flame retarded resin compositions comprise at least one resin selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate, polyester and mixtures thereof, and a flame retarding effective amount of at least one nonhalogenated arylalkylsilyl flame retardant, the flame retarded resin composition being substantially free of haloorganic flame retardant and phosphate flame retardant.

Abstract: Thermoplastic matrix/compound, comprising thermoplastic polymer and silanised, structurally modified, pyrogenically produced silica.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises a polycarbonate having repeating structural carbonate units of the formula (1): wherein at least 60 percent of the total number of R1 groups contain aromatic organic groups and the balance thereof are aliphatic, alicyclic, or aromatic groups; and wherein the polycarbonate comprises terminal groups derived from reaction with a cyanophenol of the formula wherein Y is a halogen, C1-3 alkyl group, C1-3 alkoxy group, C7-12 arylalkyl, C7-12 alkylaryl, or nitro group, y is 0 to 4, and c is 1 to 5, provided that y+c is 1 to 5; a branching agent; and a flame retardant. The compositions are useful in the manufacture of a wide variety of parts, particularly those having a thin wall.

Abstract: A flame retardant and light diffusing polycarbonate resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin (A), 0.1 to 6 parts by weight of a light diffusing agent (B) with an average particle diameter of 1 to 10 ?m, 0.03 to 1 part by weight of a light storing agent (C) with an average particle diameter of 1 to 20 ?m and 0.03 to 1.5 parts by weight of a silicone compound (D) wherein the silicone compound (D) has a branched main chain structure and contains organic functional groups and the presence of aromatic groups is essential as the organic functional groups but the presence of hydrocarbon groups other than aromatic groups is optional as the organic functional groups other than terminal groups.

Abstract: An aqueous inkjet ink composition suitable for printing on a hydrophobic surface such as a vinyl surface including an aqueous vehicle, a self-dispersed pigment, a silicone-containing surfactant and an aqueous emulsion polymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of from ?40° C. to 150° C. Also provided is a method for printing an image on a hydrophobic substrate.

Abstract: A highly resilient clear surface protectant is provided comprising of a copolymer, such as an isobutyl methacrylate, methyl methacrylate, or acrylic copolymer, in a hexamethyldisiloxane system. The hexamethyldisiloxane combined with a cosolvent package in a composition with a copolymer resin, such as an acrylic copolymer, enhances physical properties of coatings, such as unusual migration and spread and wetting on surfaces. The protectant formulation exhibits greater substantivity to surfaces such as aluminum, steel, brass, stainless steel and copper, and possesses enhanced spreading ability on surfaces to which it is applied resulting in improvement in physical properties in protection of metal surfaces against the deterioration caused by oxidation, degradation and corrosion.

Abstract: A device and related method having an elastic means and a damping means for controlling motion between objects or bodies. The elastic means and the damping means may be combined together to form a composite material, for which there is a method of use and manufacture. The device and related method may also utilize a dilatant-based material to oppose the rapid relative motion of two members. The objects or bodies, for example, may be a piece of furniture and the floor. In its application to furniture, this device and related method acts to keep all the legs on a piece of furniture in contact with the floor so that there is no rocking, and it acts to make those legs rigid on short timescales so that there is no bouncing or apparent unsoundness of the support.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyurethane urea elastic fiber containing 5-40% by weight of a polyurethane compound, wherein the compression deformation starting temperature determined by thermomechanical analysis (TMA) is not less than 150° C. but not more than 180° C. and time for thermal cutting at 180° C. is not less than 30 seconds.

Abstract: Defoaming compositions employing organopolysiloxanes bearing aryl radicals exhibit surprising efficiency relative to their alkyl counterparts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyethylene terephthalate nanocomposite fiber with enhanced modulus, and specifically to a technique for preparing a PET nanocomposite fiber with excellent initial and high-temperature modulus, which comprises adding 1 to 4% by weight of a compound selected from the group consisting of C56H122O12Si7, C31H71NO12Si8n, C59H127NO12Si8, and C33H76N2O12Si8, each of which is an organic/inorganic hybrid nanocompound, based on the total weight of the polymers, to prepare a polyethylene terephthalate nanocomposite chip having 85 mol % or more of the ethylene terephthalate units and an intrinsic viscosity in the range of 0.50 to 1.20, and then melt-spinning and stretching the composite chip.

Abstract: This invention discloses a process for manufacturing an elastomeric article by liquid injection molding, said process comprising the steps of: (I) heating a curable composition comprised of (1) a liquid polymer comprised of repeat units that are derived from a conjugated diolefin monomer, wherein said liquid polymer has a weight average molecular weight which is within the range of 5,000 to 100,000, and wherein the liquid polymer is functionalized with an amine moiety, (2) a carbonyl inhibited platinum catalyst, and (3) a tetrakis(dialkyl siloxy) silane crosslinking agent, to a temperature which is within the range of 30° C. to 100° C.; (II) injecting the heated curable composition into a mold at a temperature which is within the range of 100° C. to 210° C. to produce the elastomeric article; and (III) removing the elastomeric article from the mold.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transparent masterbatch for improving the surface properties of thermoplastics, said masterbatch containing from 10% to 60% by weight of polyhedral oligomeric silicon-oxygen cluster units in accordance with the formula [(RaXb,SiO1-5)m(RCXdSIO)n(ReXfSi2O2.

Abstract: The present invention provides medical devices comprising nanocomposite materials. By utilizing nanocomposites in the production thereof, the inventive medical devices can be produced with various advantageous properties. Methods of producing the inventive medical devices are also provided. Inasmuch as the inventive devices are expected to provide certain advantages in their use, there is also provide a method of medical care including methods of treatment or diagnosis, wherein the inventive devices are brought into therapeutic contact with a body to be treated or diagnosed thereby.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane represented by formula (1) shown below and having (3,5-diglycidylisocyanuryl)alkyl groups represented by formula (2) at least at both terminals of the main chain: wherein, each R1 represents, independently, a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, R2 is a group represented by formula (2) shown below, X is a group represented by formula (3) shown below, a represents an integer of 0 to 100 and b represents an integer of 0 to 30, provided that 1?a+b, and c represents an integer of 0 to 10. wherein, R3 represents an alkylene group of 2 to 12 carbon atoms. wherein, R1 and R2 are as defined above, d represents an integer of 0 to 30, and e represents an integer of 0 to 30.

Abstract: Provided is a light diffusing resin composition, which, when molded into a large-plane light diffusing plate, is free of yellowing due to thermal deterioration, and can exhibit good light diffusing property, and a light diffusing plate using the resin composition. The light diffusing resin composition includes 100 parts by mass of a polycarbonate resin containing a polycarbonate copolymer (A) having repeating structural units represented by formulae (I) and (II) and 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of a light diffusing agent (B).

Abstract: The invention relates to coating formulations comprising (i) a silicone-based coating component susceptible to misting under mist-producing conditions; and (ii) an anti-misting amount of a branched polysiloxane component resulting from copolymerizing under hydrosilylation conditions a component mixture comprising (a) one or more organosilicon compounds containing at least two unsaturated hydrocarbon functional groups per molecule, and (b) one or more silylhydride-containing compounds containing at least two silylhydride functional groups per molecule, with the provision that (i) at least one component (a) or (b) contains at least three functional groups per molecule; (ii) a component (a) or (b) having a higher number of functional groups per molecule is present in a molar amount equal to or lower than a molar amount of the other component (a) or (b) having a lower number of functional groups per molecule; and (iii) unsaturated hydrocarbon compounds are excluded from the component mixture.

Abstract: A filled elastomer composition comprises: a) at least one rubber component; b) at least one particulate filler; and, c) at least one mercaptofunctional silane of a particular structure.

Abstract: A composition for coating steel belts used in constructing a radial medium truck (RMT) tire, having improved tensile strength and modulus retention, increased dynamic stiffness, increased fracture and tear resistance, and improved reversion resistance.

Abstract: A method of imparting a non-stick coating to a surface of an aluminum foil sheet, and the resulting foil sheet. The method involves coating at least part (preferably at least 40%) of an area of a surface of a metal sheet article (preferably an aluminum foil sheet) with a substantially solvent-free silicone oil at an average coating application rate in a range of 1.5 to 10 mg/ft2 of the coated surface area. The coated sheet article is then preferably coiled. The coated sheet article is then heated in the presence of air or oxygen at a temperature of 250° C. or higher for a period of time of at least 10 minutes. The treated surface is both non-stick and food-friendly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing rubber mixtures, to the rubber mixtures obtainable by the process, to the use of rubber mixtures for producing tires or semi-finished products for tires and crosslinked elastomer molded articles which are obtained by vulcanization of the rubber mixtures produced according to the present invention.

Abstract: Process for producing detachable dirt- and water-repellent surface coatings on articles, wherein during the coating process, hydrophobic particles are applied to the surface of the articles, thus generating a surface structure with elevations on that surface of the articles that has dirt- and water-repellent properties, which comprises suspending the hydrophobic particles in a solution of a silicone wax in a highly volatile siloxane, and applying this suspension to at least one surface of an article, and then removing the highly volatile siloxane.

Abstract: The present invention discloses functionalized nanoparticles comprising on the surface a covalently bound radical of formula (1), wherein the nanoparticles are SiO2, Al2O3 or mixed SiO2 and Al2O3 nanoparticles, R1 and R2 are independently of each other hydrogen, nanoparticle surface-O—, or a substituent, n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, and Y is a radical of formula —B1-D1 (2a), wherein B1 is the direct bond or a bridge member, and D1 is a radical of a cationic dye, a radical of a phthalocyanine dye which carries no water-solubilizing group, or a radical of a fluorescent dye selected from the group consisting of coumarins, benzocoumarins, xanthenes, benzo[a]xanthenes, benzo[b]xanthenes, benzo[c]xanthenes, phenoxazines, benzo[a]phenoxazines, benzo[b]phenoxazines, benzo[c]phenoxazines, napthalimides, naphtholactams, azlactones, methines, oxazines, thiazines, diketopyrrolopyrroles, quinacridones, benzoxanthenes, thio-epindolines, lactamimides, diphenylmaleimides, acetoacetamides, imidazothiazines, benzanthrones, p

Abstract: The present invention provides medical devices comprising nanomaterials. By utilizing nanomaterials in the production thereof, the inventive medical devices can be provided with various advantageous properties and/or capabilities. Methods of producing the inventive medical devices are also provided. Inasmuch as the inventive devices are expected to provide certain advantages in their use, there is also provide a method of medical care, including methods of treatment or diagnosis, wherein the inventive devices are brought into therapeutic contact with a body to be treated or diagnosed thereby.

Abstract: A method of using metallized polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes as cure promoters and catalysts for polyurethanes.

Abstract: A fire-resistant copolyestercarbonate composition is provided comprising a salt-based flame retardant; and a copolyestercarbonate comprising a polycarbonate unit and a polyester unit, the polyester unit derived from the reaction of isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, and resorcinol, the copolyestercarbonate containing from about 10 mole percent to 99.9 mole percent of the polyester unit. The composition also has improved scratch resistance and may be transparent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving efficacy of surfactants, prevention of lamellar mesophases, temperature stabilization of the single phase region and a method for reducing boundary surface tension in micro-emulsions containing silicone oils by means of additives and a surfactant/oil mixture. The above effects are achieved, whereby an additive of a block copolymer with a water-soluble block A and a block B which is either a polyalkylene oxide with at least 4 C atoms in the monomer component or a polydiene or a partially or completely hydrogenated polydiene or polyalkane, is added to the micro-emulsion.

Abstract: A flame retardant polycarbonate resin composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin (A), 0.01 to 3 parts by weight of a silicone compound (B) having a branched chain structure and organic functional groups, wherein said organic functional groups comprise (I) aromatic groups or (ii) aromatic groups and hydrocarbon groups (excluding aromatic groups), 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of a phosphazene compound (C), 0.01 to 2 parts by weight of an organometallic salt (D) and 0.01 to 2 parts by weight of a fiber-forming type fluorine-containing polymer (E). 5 to 25 parts byweight of titanium oxide (F) and 0.05 to 2 parts by weight of a poly(organo hydrogen sioxane) (G), per 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin (A), may be further added.

Abstract: Hole transport layer compositions comprising a silylated aryl amine and a polymeric component, to enhance performance of an associated electroluminescent device.

Abstract: A cementitious material in powder form comprising cement, also comprises sufficient of a granulated hydrophobing additive, which comprises form 5 to 15 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane component, form 10 to 50 parts by weight of a water-soluble or water-dispersible binder and from 50 to 90 parts by weight of a carrier particle, to give from 0.01 to 5% by weight of the organosiloxane component based on the weight of the cement. The cementitious material displays good hydrophobicity, which may improve upon subsequent wettings of the applied cementitious material to a substrate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a flame retardant composition comprising: (a) 81 to 99.99 weight percent of a thermoplastic resin, thermoset resin, thermoplastic resin blend, or thermoset resin blend which upon burning forms a char and (b) 0.01-19 weight percent of a silsesquioxane resin having a weight average molecular weight of greater than 300.