Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a curable composition comprising a crosslinking silyl-containing saturated hydrocarbon polymer and providing good weather-resistant adhesion.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of a rubber composition containing silica-based filler reinforcement through the utilization of a organosilane disulfide compound mixed with a rubber composition in at least one preparatory, non-productive, mixing stage followed by utilization of an organosilane polysulfide compound mixed with the rubber composition in a subsequent, productive, mixing stage. The invention further relates to the resulting rubber composition and use thereof in tires.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an aqueous dispersion and a waterproofing agent, which are of the aqueous one-component type and easy and simple to apply and have both a decorative effect and enough waterproofing effect. The aqueous dispersion of the present invention comprises an organosilicon compound (1) represented by the general formula (I): and a fluorine-containing resin (2) comprising an aqueous fluororesin dispersion, and the weight ratio, on the solid basis, between said organosilicon compound (1) and said fluorine-containing resin (2) is (organosilicon compound (1)):(fluorine-containing resin (2))=60:40 to 97:3.

Abstract: A method for reducing the reaction with metal surfaces of a coupled, filled polyolefin comprising the step of including in the formulation of said coupled, filled polyolefin from about 0.01 to about 1.0 weight percent of an organomodified polysiloxane.

Abstract: A flame retardant resin composition for electrical insulation and sheathing of wire and cables which has enhanced oil resistance and excellent processing characteristics, comprising (a) 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin polymer, (b) 50 to 200 parts by weight of a metal hydroxide or hydrated metal salt, (c) 3 to 20 parts by weight of a polyolefin based polymer or oligomer grafted or copolymerized with a vinyl bearing species, where polyolefin based polymer (c) differs from polyolefin polymer (a), and (d) 1 to 10 parts by weight of a silicone compound.

Abstract: A composition comprising:

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 provides a thermoplastic resin composition containing a thermoplastic resin and a silane-treated foliated phyllosilicate, the silane-treated foliated phyllosilicate being prepared by introducing a predetermined organosilane compound into a swellable layered silicate. According to the present invention, the silane-treated foliated phyllosilicate is prepared by introducing the organosilane compound into the swellable layered silicate after the basal spacing of the swellable layered silicate has been expanded, and is exfoliated as a number of fine layers dispersed uniformly in the thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention independently from one another. Thus, the present invention provides a thermoplastic resin composition excellent in mechanical properties, heat resistance, and the surface appearance of the resultant molded product.

Abstract: A polish composition comprising a base component and a alkylated fluorochemical oligomer. The oligomer comprises a fluorochemical oligomeric portion, an aliphatic moiety, and a linking group which links the two. The base component of the polish composition may be a wax, a silicone oil, or a mixture of the two.

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: Gloss and ease of application of sprayable aqueous organopolysiloxane vinyl protectant emulsions are both improved by the addition of a gloss-improving additive. Protectants may be formulated to achieve higher gloss with the same amount of active organopolysiloxane or the same or higher gloss with less organopolysiloxane. Preferred gloss-improving additives are water soluble organic viscosifiers and/or minor amounts of inorganic, viscosity-increasing particulate solids.

Abstract: A mechanically strong, vulcanized elastomeric matrix having an effective amount of a reinforcing filler material homogeneously dispersed and distributed therethrough, the reinforcing filler material comprising finely divided precipitated silica particulates and the precipitated silica particulates deriving from a powder having a CTAB specific surface ranging from 100 to 140 m2/g, a median diameter &phgr;50, after ultrasonic disintegration, less than 2.8 &mgr;m, exhibiting an ultrasonic disintegration factor FD greater than 3 ml, having a BET specific surface ranging from 100 to 200 m2/g, having a mean particle size greater than 15 &mgr;m, a packing density in the tamped state of at least 0.17, and a DOP oil uptake ranging from 150 to 400 ml/100 g.

Abstract: A process for producing a vulcanizable rubber composition containing silica and carbon black, comprises the step of intimately mixing at a temperature of from 130° to 180° C. at least a first cross-linkable unsaturated chain polymer with a first carbon black-based reinforcing filler, so as to obtain a first rubber composition capable of allowing a subsequent effective dispersion of a second silica-based reinforcing filler and of a second cross-linkable unsaturated chain polymer. The rubber composition thus obtained shows a homogeneous dispersion of the reinforcing fillers, in particular of the silica-based reinforcing filler, constant physical-mechanical characteristics, and improved drawability, and is particularly suitable for the manufacture of tire treads with low rolling resistance.

Abstract: Gloss and ease of application of sprayable aqueous organopolysiloxane vinyl protectant emulsions are both improved by the addition of a gloss-improving additive. Protectants may be formulated to achieve higher gloss with the same amount of active organopolysiloxane or the same or higher gloss with less organopolysiloxane. Preferred gloss-improving additives are water soluble organic viscosifiers and/or minor amounts of inorganic, viscosity-increasing particulate solids.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a flame-retardant polycarbonate resin composition which can provide a sliding property of a molding product formed of a flame-retardant resin composition obtained by blending a polycarbonate resin and a styrene resin with a phosphate ester compound and having a good flowability without decreasing an appearance of a molding product. The invention relates to a flame-retardant polycarbonate resin composition including 100 parts by weight of a resin composed of (A) from 60 to 99% by weight of a polycarbonate resin and (B) from 40 to 1% by weight of a styrene resin, (C) from 1 to 30 parts by weight of a phosphate ester compound and (D) from 0.3 to 3 parts by weight of a silicone oil having a viscosity of from 1,000 to 20,000 cs.

Abstract: The invention concerns a dispersion powder composition which is redispersible in water and is made from water-insoluble organic polymers, the composition being characterized in that it contains 0.1 to 30% by wt., relative to the weight of the organic polymers, of one ormore silicon compounds which are dispersible in water and which have a boiling point at normal pressure of 160° C., selected from the group comprising the silanes, polysilanes, oligosiloxanes, carbosilanes, polycarbosilanes, carbosiloxanes, polycarbosiloxanes and polysilylenedisiloxanes. The invention also concerns methods for manufacturing such compositions and their use.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a unique poly(arylene ether)/polyetherimide composition having improved impact strength, as well as other improved mechanical and physical properties. This composition comprises: about 40 to about 90 pbw of a polyetherimide resin; about 8 to about 60 pbw of a functionalized poly(arylene ether) resin having a base titratable functionality level of at least 30 .mu.eq/g; and about 0.2 to about 35 pbw of a copolymer of an olefin and an epoxy-functionalized monomer; and may further include catalysts, gloss improvers, stabilizers, and other additives.

Abstract: Provided is a rubber-modified aromatic vinyl resin composition, wherein(a) 4 to 20% by weight of a rubber-like polymer is contained,(b) the rubber-like polymer is dispersed in the aromatic vinyl polymer in the form of grains, and the dispersed grains have a weight-average grain diameter falling in a range of 0.4 to 0.8 .mu.m,(c) the dispersed grains have 1.0 .mu.m or less of a 5% value and 0.2 .mu.m or more of a 95% value in a cumulative grain diameter distribution on a weight basis,(d) a ratio of toluene-insoluble matters to a rubber component each of which is contained in the said composition falls in a range of 1.0 to 2.5, and(e) 0.005 to 0.5% by weight of a silicone oil or the mixed oil of the same amount of silicone oil and a fluorine compound oil of 0.0002 to 0.03% by weight is contained in the said composition. The rubber-modified aromatic vinyl resin composition described above is excellent in a balance between an impact resistance and a rigidity, and has an excellent gloss.

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 polysiloxane having a siloxane structure of the following formulas (1) and (2): ##STR1## wherein, R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl group or C.sub.1 to C.sub.21 acyl group, a is 1 to 200, b is 1 to 200, t is 2 or 3 and r is 1 to 100, and a rubber composition containing the same.

Abstract: A water-borne fluoroelastomer composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of a fluoroelastomer polymer, from about 2 to about 30 parts by weight per one hundred parts by weight of polymer of a curative system, said curative system having been formed by blending from about 6 to about 94 parts by weight of a stabilized siloxane and from about 94 to about 6 parts by weight of a non-stabilized silane, where said stabilized siloxane and said non-stabilized silane total about one hundred parts by weight of the curative system, from 0 to about 40 parts by weight of an additive filler per one hundred parts by weight of polymer, and sufficient water to provide a composition having a solids content of from about 10 to about 80 percent by weight of the total composition.

Abstract: Thixotropic, lubricious coatings are provided on the web or surface area surrounding a valve slit or the like in medical, needleless coupling sites. The coating comprises a combination of fluorinated polyalkyl ether and a thixotropic agent such as fumed silica.

Abstract: This invention describes the use of novel blocked mercaptosilanes, wherein the hydrogen atom of the mercaptan functionality has been substituted, in filled polymers. The blocked mercaptosilanes described are unique in that they allow the mixing of fillers with organic polymers to proceed while remaining inert toward coupling to the polymer. The coupling reactions of these blocked mercaptosilicon compounds are triggered by addition of an appropriate deblocking agent, which preferably is tetramethylthiuram monosulfide.

Abstract: An ink-jet recording sheet is provided with at least one ink-receiving layer on at least one side of a base material sheet. A resin component which constitutes the ink-receiving layer comprises a hydrophilic resin containing hydrolyzable silyl groups in a molecule thereof, a hydrophilic resin containing hydrolyzable silyl groups and tertiary amino groups in a molecule thereof, or a hydrophilic resin containing hydrolyzable silyl groups, tertiary amino groups and polysiloxane segments in a molecule thereof. A coating formulation suitable in use for the production of the ink-jet recording sheet is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dispersion powder of water-insoluble copolymers of ethylenically unsaturated monomers and optionally, further additives, which are redispersible in water and obtained by:a) emulsion polymerizing, at a pH of 2 to 9, a comonomer mixture of at least one comonomer selected from vinyl esters of unbranched or branched alkylcarboxylic acids having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, methacrylic acid esters of unbranched or branched alcohols having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, acrylic acid esters of unbranched or branched alcohols having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, olefins, dienes, vinylaromatics and vinyl halides, and 0.05 to 15.0% by weight, based on the total weight of the comonomer mixture, of at least one silicon compound of the formulaCH.sub.2 .dbd.CH--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --SiR(OR').sub.2,where m=0-8CH.sub.2 .dbd.CR"--CO.sub.2 --(CH.sub.2).sub.n SiR(OR').sub.2where n=1-6 ##STR1## b) spray drying aqueous dispersion, at a pH of 4 to 8 at a discharge temperature of 55 to 100.degree. C., before or after addition of any additives.

Abstract: A process for producing a flame-retardant, silane-crosslinked polyolefin, characterized by melt-mixing a flame-retardant polyolefin consisting of an .alpha.-olefin polymer, a flame-retardant, a water-absorbing agent and a silanol-condensing catalyst with a substantially water-free carrier polymer comprising an organic unsaturated silane and a free-radical generator at a higher temperature than the crystalline melting point of the base polymer of the flame-retardant polyolefin to subject them to reaction and then contacting the reaction mixture with water to subject the reaction mixture to crosslinking.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable resin composition for use in water-based coating materials which includes as essential components an emulsion polymer (A) containing tertiary amino groups obtained by carrying out emulsion polymerization of a vinyl monomer containing a tertiary amino group with another copolymerizable vinyl monomer in a water-based medium, and a compound (B) containing, at least, an epoxy group and a hydrolyzable silyl group, with this composition preferably also including a water-based compound (C) obtained by adding a neutralizing agent to a vinyl polymer (I) containing acidic groups and/or tertiary amino groups so as to neutralize at least 10% of the acidic groups and/or the tertiary amino groups, and then dispersing or dissolving in water, and/or a compound (D), which is not included in compound (B), and contains hydrolyzable silyl group and/or a silanol group.

Abstract: A rubber composition obtained by kneading a mixture comprising 100 parts by weight of a solution polymerized diene rubber, 5-100 parts by weight of silica, 1-15 parts by weight of a silane coupling agent, and 1-20 parts by weight of an organic silicon compound having a number average molecular weight of about 100-10,000, and maintaining the temperature during the kneading at 200.degree. C. or less. The composition is excellent in wear resistance and productivity, has lower rolling resistance and is useful, for example, for automobile tires.

Abstract: A rubber composition of improved hysteretic and physical properties which make it suitable for forming a tire tread, notably a tire tread of reduced rolling resistance, the rubber composition including carbon black having silica fixed to its surface as the majority portion of reinforcing filler and at least one functionalized diene polymer having at the end of its chain a silanol function or a polysiloxane block including a silanol end or a diene polymer modified along its chain by silanol functions.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of a thermoplastic elastomeric resin composition comprising (a) 100 parts by weight of a block copolymer consisting of at least two polymeric blocks (A) composed of a vinyl aromatic compound and at least one polymeric block (B) composed of a conjugated diene compound, or a hydrogenated block copolymer, (b) 20 to 300 parts by weight of a non-aromatic softening agent for rubber, (c) 1 to 100 parts by weight of a peroxide-crosslinking type olefinic resin or a copolymeric rubber containing said resin, and (d) 10 to 150 parts by weight of a peroxide-decomposition type olefinic resin or a copolymer containing said resin, characterized in that the process comprises a step of heat-processing component (a), component (b), at least a part of component (c) and a part of component (d) in the presence of an organic peroxide to cause crosslinking, and a subsequent step of blending these with the remaining part of component (d) and, if any, the remaining part of component

Abstract: An air-bag cover is formed of a thermoplastic elastomer composition of(a) 5-50% by weight of a hydrogenated block copolymer having a number-average molecular weight of 50000 or more obtained by hydrogenating a block copolymer comprising at least two terminal polymer blocks A mainly of a vinyl aromatic compound and at least one intermediate polymer block B mainly of a conjugated diene compound,(b) 20-60% by weight of a copolymer of propylene and an .alpha.-olefin of 2-8 carbon atoms having a heat distortion temperature of 90.degree. C. or higher,(c) 5-50% by weight of a paraffinic oil,5-70% by weight of (d) an ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer rubber and/or an ethylene-.alpha.-olefin-non-conjugated diene copolymer rubber having a glass transition temperature of -30.degree. C. or lower and/or (e) a thermoplastic elastomer of a dynamically vulcanized blend of an ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer rubber and a polyolefin resin or a dynamically vulcanized blend of an ethylene-.alpha.

Abstract: A composition comprising:(i) a mixture of about 40 to about 80 percent by weight of a copolymer of ethylene and an alpha-olefin having a melt index in the range of about 0.1 to about 10 grams per 10 minutes and a density in the range of 0.870 to 0.930 gram per cubic centimeter and about 20 to about 60 percent by weight of a copolymer of ethylene and ethyl acrylate having a melt index in the range of about 0.1 to about 50 grams per 10 minutes and an ethyl acrylate content in the range of about 10 to about 40 percent by weight, and for each 100 parts by weight of said mixture,(ii) about 30 to about 150 parts by weight of a mixture of talc and calcium carbonate wherein the weight ratio of talc to calcium carbonate is in the range of about 0.3:1 to about 1.2:1; and(iii) about 1 to about 20 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane having a kinematic viscosity in the range of about 0.06 to about 2 meters per second as measured at 23 degrees C.

Abstract: A radiation-resistant polyolefin composition which includes (i) a polyolefin; and (ii) a radiation-stabilizing amount of at least one aliphatic, unsaturated compound having at least one unsaturation site, the compound having a molecular weight of at least 200 and an iodine number of at least 25. Suitable aliphatic, unsaturated compounds include soybean oil, safflower oil, squalene, polybutadiene, a tertiary amine having at least one aliphatic, unsaturated fatty-acid-derived substituent, oleamide, calcium oleate, erucyl erucamide and glycerol monooleate. A saturated mobilizing compound is preferably included in the composition, which can advantageously be used in the manufacture of fibers, films, and medical devices such as syringes, tube assemblies, tissue culture flasks, and packaging film.

Abstract: The aqueous compositions for rendering absorbent materials oil-repellent and water-repellent consist essentially of(A) an organosilicon compound,(A1) a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxysilane,(A2) an organopolysiloxane containing C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy groups and optionally groups selected from hydroxyl groups and C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 hydrocarbon groups which optionally contain basic nitrogen, or mixtures of (A1) and (A2),(B) an organofluorine compound consisting of fluorine and carbon atoms and optionally chlorine, hydrogen, oxygen sulfur, silicon, phosphorus and/ or nitrogen atoms, and containing CF bonds,(C) a surfactant and(D) water.

Abstract: An EPDM rubber composition useful for producing a tack-free crosslinked EPDM rubber product which composition consists of:i) at least one EPDM terpolymer;ii) at least one silicone-modified EPDM elastomer;iii) an organic peroxide; andiv) optionally, at least one tack-neutral additive.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pigment with color dependent on the viewing angle, which has been obtained by three-dimensional crosslinking of oriented substances of liquid-crystalline structure having a chiral phase. In order to stabilize the color of such a pigment at elevated temperatures, crosslinking is carried out in the presence of at least one additional, color-neutral compound comprising at least two crosslinkable double bonds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic polymer compounds comprising a blend of a chlorinated polyvinyl chloride and an impact modifier containing a polyorganosiloxane and polyalkyl(meth)acrylate. The novel thermoplastic compound has improved stability and toughness and exhibits a low rate of heat release.

Abstract: The invention concerns a silicone-modified EPDM modified with a freeze release additive of a fatty acid amide and/or optionally, graphite having at least 85% carbon, and compounded and co-extruded onto the surface of elastomeric sponge automotive weatherstripping thereby forming a permanent skin surface on the sponge material. The resulting material has improved and desirable freeze-release and coefficient of friction properties. These improved properties eliminate the need for currently used spray coatings, resulting in manufacturing cost savings and more durable surface.

Abstract: White-pigmented polymers (particularly polyolefins such as polyethylene) containing white pigments treated with at least one silane or a mixture of at least one silane and at least one polysiloxane are disclosed to improve processibility in compounding and improve performance properties such as lacing resistance in a polymeric matrix.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for treating and protecting a substrate, said method comprising coating the surface of said substrate with a composition comprising a blend of(A) a polydimethylsiloxane polymer having a viscosity at 25.degree. C. of 5 to 100,000 cS; and(B) a polyisobutylene oligomer having a number average molecular weight of 200 to 550. The treatment imparts an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the surfaces of plastic, rubber or leather substrates whereby surface gloss is enhanced, but not excessively, as is the case for a comparable all-silicone treating agent.

Abstract: A composition which is polyolefin-based includes polyolefin; from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of lubricating agent per 100 parts by weight of the polyolefin; and from 0.05 to 2 parts by weight of zeolite per 100 parts by weight of the polyolefin, which zeolite is a crystalline aluminosilicate having a water adsorptivity not exceeding 10% of its weight, at 25.degree. C. and at a water vapor partial pressure of 4.6 torr, and having an Si/Al molar ratio in the crystal lattice of at least 35.

Abstract: Provided are a resin composition improved in utilization of active compound by controlling the bleeding of the active compound low in vaporizability and a molded product obtained from the resin composition. The resin composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a resin, 0.01-200 parts by weight of an active compound and 0.1-100 parts by weight of a vaporizable plasticizer having a vapor pressure of 0.001 mmHg or higher at 20.degree. C., and the vapor pressure (P1) of the vaporizable plasticizer at 20.degree. C. and the vapor pressure (P2) of the active compound at 20.degree. C. satisfy the formula: P1/P2.gtoreq.2.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of a thermoplastic elastomeric resin composition comprising (a) 100 parts by weight of a block copolymer consisting of at least two polymeric blocks (A) composed of a vinyl aromatic compound and at least one polymeric block (B) composed of a conjugated diene compound, or a hydrogenated block copolymer, (b) 20 to 300 parts by weight of a non-aromatic softening agent for rubber, (c) 1 to 100 parts by weight of a peroxide-crosslinking type olefinic resin or a copolymeric rubber containing said resin, and (d) 10 to 150 parts by weight of a peroxide-decomposition type olefinic resin or a copolymer containing said resin, characterized in that the process comprises a step of heat-processing component (a), component (b), at least a part of component (c) and a part of component (d) in the presence of an organic peroxide to cause crosslinking, and a subsequent step of blending these with the remaining part of component (d) and, if any, the remaining part of component

Abstract: A paint composition comprising, as a leveling agent, 0.01 to 3.0 parts by weight of a polyfluorinated carbon chain-containing compound and 0.01 to 3.0 parts by weight of a silicone oil per 100 parts by weight of a film forming component and being capable of forming a film being excellent in water- and oil-repelling property and stain resistance, and painted articles being excellent in water- and oil-repelling property and stain resistance can be provided.

Abstract: A coating composition prepared by mixing an organic solvent based coating composition with (1) a silicone compound having organofunctional group and hydrolyzable group in one molecule and containing a specified silicon structural unit, or (2) a silicone compound consisting of a partial cohydrolysis.cndot.condensation product of a silane mixture of alkoxysilane compound containing at least one organofunctional group selected from the group consisting of (meth)acryloyl group, vinyl group, haloalkyl group, amino group, epoxy group and mercapto group with tetraalkoxysilane compound.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprising ethylene interplymers, such as a linear or substantially linear ethylene interpolymer and polydimethylsiloxane. The compositions have good abrasion resistance without sacrificing coefficient of friction.

Abstract: A method for treating an outdoor article, wherein a surface treating agent comprising a medium (B) containing a tetraalkoxysilane or a silane compound having a silanol group obtained by hydrolyzing an oligomer of such a tetraalkoxy silane (A), wherein the content of (A) is from 0.01 to 100 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of (B), is used, and a thin film is formed by treating a hydrophobic synthetic resin coating film surface of the outdoor article with such a surface treating agent. It is thereby possible to prevent formation of a streak soils which are likely to form at a portion where rain water collects and runs down, such as below a window frame of a building.

Abstract: A cable comprising one or more electrical conductors or communications media, or a core of two or electrical conductors or communications media, each electrical conductor, communications medium, or core being surrounded by a composition comprising:(A) about 40 to about 93 percent by weight of at least one resin selected from the group consisting of ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer, ethylene/ethyl acrylate copolymer, and an ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer having a density equal to or less than 0.915 gram per cubic centimeter.(B) about 5 to about 50 percent by weight of a linear ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer produced by using a single-site metallocene catalyst and having a melt flow rate of about 0.5 to about 50 grams per 10 minutes; a density of 0.86 to 0.91 gram per cubic centimeter; and an Mw/Mn ratio equal to or less than about 3.

Abstract: A water repellent for automobile window glass includes dimethyl polyorganosiloxane, an inorganic acid, a water-type solvent, and at least one member selected from the group consisting of alkyl group-containing polyorganosiloxanes each having a specific structure, fluorine resins each having a specific structure, and paraffin waxes.

Abstract: White-pigmented polymers (particularly, polyolefins such as polyethylene) containing white pigments treated with at least one silane or a mixture of at least one silane and at least one polysiloxane are disclosed to improve processibility in compounding and improve performance properties such as lacing resistance in a polymeric matrix.