Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a resin composition for coloring which comprises the steps of a phase replacement and dehydration of a pigment (a); water (b); a thermoplastic resin (c), an aqueous dispersion or solution of a thermoplastic resin (d) or an aqueous compound (e) in a twin screw extruder. Also, there is provided a resin composition for coloring prepared by such a process. It is possible to efficiently manufacture a resin composition for coloring (master batch) which has excellent pigment dispersibility and which is capable of uniform coloring without causing color unevenness.

Abstract: The introduction of a clay-like organopolysiloxane composition that is highly qualified for application as a clay-like material for manual arts and crafts and handicrafts (children's modelling clay, handicraft clay, etc.) and that does not deteriorate with time, is highly workable, is freely deformable by the application of low stresses, and, once formed, can preserve its shape while in the quiescent state.

Abstract: An additive to improve the hydrophobicity of a thermoplastic resin wherein the additive is at least 0.3 parts by weight of a thermoplastic silicone blend, said thermoplastic silicone blend having:(A) an organosilicone resin of the empirical formula(R.sub.3 Sio.sub.1/2)a (R.sub.2 SiO.sub.2/2)b (RSiO.sub.3/2)c( SiO.sub.4/2) dwherein: a and d are positive numerical values and b and c are zero or positive numerical values with the provisos that a+b+c+d=1, 0.ltoreq.(b+c).ltoreq.0.2 and the ratio of a:(b+c+d) is between about 0.3 and 1.0; and R is a monovalent radical independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, oximo, aryl, epoxide, carboxyl, ether, polyether, amide and alkyl amino radicals, which R groups may be the same or different, with the proviso that at least sixty mole percent of said R radicals are methyl; and(B) a predominantly linear silicone fluid having the empirical formula(R'.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2)x (R'.sub.2 SiO.sub.2/2)y (R'SiO.sub.

Abstract: There is disclosed a polyolefin composition which can be extruded at relatively high rates to provide extrudate having a low surface roughness (sharkskin), said composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin resin; and (B) 0.01 to 1 part by weight of a hydroxy-functional diorganopolysiloxane process aid, said diorganopolysiloxane having a number average molecular weight of at least 10,000. In particularly preferred embodiments, a hydroxy-functional diorganopolysiloxane in combination with a low density polyethylene is used as a process aid for linear low density polyethylene.

Abstract: An artificial snowseed in the form of granules of a super water-absorbing polymer already coated with a fluorine-containing material and/or a silicone oil. The granules can retain the original spherical form after absorption of water without sticking to each other. Further the present invention provides a method for making artificial snow comprising freezing the above artificial snowseed after absorption of water.

Abstract: The invention concerns a dispersion powder composition which is redispersible in water and is made from water-insoluble homopolymers or copolymers of preferably ethylenically unsaturated monomers and one or more organosilicon compounds plus, optionally, other additives such as protective colloids and anti-blocking agents. The composition is obtained by: a) polymerizing one or more monomers in the presence of 0.1 to 30% by wt., relative to the total weight of the monomers, of one or more silicon compounds which are dispersible in water and which have a boiling point at normal pressure of >160.degree. C., selected from the group comprising the silanes, polysilanes, oligosiloxanes, polysiloxanes, carbosilanes, polycarbosilanes, carbosiloxanes, polycarbosiloxanes and polysilylenedisiloxanes and: b) spray-drying the product thus obtained, either before or after addition of the additives mentioned.

Abstract: Organic pressure-sensitive adhesive and silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive composites have improved shear strength upon the addition of a silicone cross-linking agent.

Abstract: A melt-extrudable thermoplastic polypropylene composition having a melt flow rate in a range of from about 18 to about 30 g/10 minutes at a temperature of 190.degree. C. and a load of 2.16 kg, a polydispersity less than 4, and a Z-average molecular weight greater than 300,000 as determined by differential refractometry. The composition may include a first thermoplastic polypropylene having a melt flow rate lower than 18 g/10 minutes at a temperature of 190.degree. C. and a load of 2.16 kg and a second thermoplastic polypropylene having a melt flow rate higher than 18 g/10 minutes at a temperature of 190.degree. C. and a load of 2.16 kg. The weight ratio of the first polypropylene to the second polypropylene is in a range of from about 90:10 to about 10:90. The composition may include from about 0.1 to about 1 percent by weight, based on the weight of the first and second thermoplastic polypropylenes, of a defined alkyl-substituted polysiloxane.

Abstract: The invention relates to painted objects, especially motor vehicle bodies, and effect paints for painting such objects. The effect paint has a color-producing paint layer comprising liquid crystal polymer compounds, especially those based on organopolysiloxanes, and surface-active compounds, especially polysiloxanes and/or polyacrylates. The paint is applied directly to the objects to be painted, e.g. by a spray or dip application. As a result, even convex surfaces can be painted simply, completely, and uniformly with liquid crystal polymers.

Abstract: A hemocompatible surface-modifying additive is provided for modifying polyurethane or polyurethane urea substrates. The additive has a polyurethane or polyurethane urea hard block or an alternative block which is miscible with the poly(urethane) or poly(urethane-urea) base polymer, a polysiloxane hydrophobic soft block, an optional hydrophilic spacer and a peptide selected from the group consisting of Arg-Gly-Asp, X-Arg-Gly-Asp, Arg-Gly-Asp-X and X-Arg-Gly-Asp-X', wherein X and X' are amino acids.

Abstract: A water based coating composition provides a stain resistant layer which adheres well to a substrate and is resistant to chemical attack by common household cleaning solvents such as isopropyl alcohol. The coating composition has a very low volatile organic compound content, thus providing an environmentally desirable alternative to organic solvent based coatings. The low volatile organic compound content of the composition substantially or completely eliminates the problems and expenses associated with solvent recovery for meeting chemical emission standards, and the potential for human exposure to solvent vapor is substantially eliminated or significantly reduced. The coating composition is aqueous based and incorporates a crosslinkable acrylic polymer latex, an amino resin crosslinking agent and a crosslinking catalyst. The polymer, crosslinking agent and catalyst are dispersed and/or solubilized in an aqueous medium.

Abstract: A method of improving the tribological properties of a polyketone polymer are presented in which polyketone polymer starting materials are blended with an aramide. Blends produced according to this process are also presented. The blend is particularly useful in the manufacture of articles used in applications where surfaces are in contact during motion.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of a fluorine-containing polymer, wherein 1 to 20 parts by weight of solids of an organosilicon compound is admixed on the basis of 100 parts by weight of solids in the fluorine-containing-polymer-dispersed aqueous composition and this aqueous dispersion is useful for a paint capable of forming a coating film which is excellent in adhesion to various base materials, film forming property, weatherability and soil resistance.

Abstract: Paint compositions containing (A) a vinyl type copolymer obtained by polymerizing (i) specific silicone type vinyl monomers 1-50% by weight, (ii) vinyl monomers containing hydroxyl groups 5-60% by weight, and (iii) other vinyl monomers 5-80% by weight, (B) specific hydroxyl-group-containing silicone type compounds, and (C) a hardening agent that allows reaction with hydroxyl groups.Paint films can be formed which have excellent water-repellence and oil-repellence, and in which there is no lowering of water-repellence or oil-repellence when they are exposed for long periods in natural environments.

Abstract: There is disclosed a polyolefin composition which can be extruded at relatively high rates to provide extrudate having improved hydrophobicity, said composition comprising(A) 100 parts by weight of a polythylene resin; and(B) 1 to 5 parts by weight of an interactive diorganopolysiloxane process aid, said diorganopolysiloxane having a number average molecular weight of at least 10,000. In particularly preferred embodiments, an interactive diorganopolysiloxane in combination with a low density polyethylene is used as a process aid for linear low density polyethylene.

Abstract: There is disclosed a polyolefin composition which can be extruded at relatively high rates to provide extrudate having improved hydrophobicity, said composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin; and (B) at least 1 part by weight of an interactive diorganopolysiloxane process aid, said diorganopolysiloxane having a number average molecular weight of at least 10,000.

Abstract: Provided is a rubber composition obtainable by kneading a mixture at a maximum temperature between about 120.degree. to about 170.degree. C. The mixture includes:100 parts by weight of a solution polymerized diene rubber;about 5 to about 100 parts by weight of silica;about 1 to about 15 parts by weight of a silane coupling agent; andabout 1 to about 15 parts by weight of a polyalkylene glycol having a weight average molecular weight of about 200 to about 20,000.The invention also provides a method for making the rubber composition, a tire tread made from the rubber composition, and a tire made from the rubber composition.

Abstract: A surface-segregatable, melt-extrudable thermoplastic composition is provided which includes at least one thermoplastic polyolefin and at least one additive having the general formula, ##STR1## in which: (A) R.sub.1 -R.sub.9 are independently selected monovalent C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl groups;(B) R.sub.10 is hydrogen or a monovalent C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group;(C) m represents an integer of from 1 to about 4;(D) n represents an integer of from 0 to about 3;(E) the sum of m and n is in the range of from 1 to about 4;(F) p represents an integer of from 0 to about 5;(G) x represents an integer of from 1 to about 10;(H) y represents an integer of from 0 to about 5;(I) the ratio of x to y is equal to or greater than 2;(J) the additive has a molecular weight of from about 350 to about 1,400; and(K) the additive is present in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 5 percent by weight, based on the amount of thermoplastic polyolefin.

Abstract: Photographic film sheet picking-up device in a feeding apparatus for feeding such sheets from a station containing at least one sheet to a following station, such as a transport or processing station where the film sheets are to be processed one at a time, wherein such sheet picking-up device comprises rubber suction cups containing at least one antistatic compound selected within the group consisting of a) a metal salt selected within the group consisting of perfluoroalkylsulfonylmethide compounds and perfluoroalkylsulfonylimide compounds, b) a perfluoroalkyl(ene)polyoxyethylene non-ionic type surfactant, c) a modified polyoxyethylenepolysiloxane type surfactant, and a mixture of such compounds.

Abstract: A coated article for foul release for use in aquatic applications does not require a discrete tie-layer to ensure adhesion of a coating to a substrate. An adhesion promoting layer comprising an anticorrosive material and a bonding agent is applied directly to the substrate. A release layer comprising organopolysiloxane is deposited onto the adhesion promoting layer. A method for applying the foul release coating comprises the following steps: applying an adhesion promoting layer, curing the adhesion promoting layer, applying the release layer and curing the release layer.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel coating composition comprising a first component (i.e. 100 parts by weight of a fluorine-containing copolymer), a second component (i.e. 0.1-20 parts by weight of an alkyl silicate), and a third component (i.e. 0.05-3 parts by weight of a water-soluble polyether-modified silicone oil and/or 1-25 parts by weight of a polyoxytetramethylene glycol). The fluorine-containing copolymer has a hydroxyl value of 80-200 mg KOH per 1g thereof and is prepared by copolymerizing 40-65 mol % of a fluoroolefin, 14-50 mo1% of a copolymerizable vinyl-containing compound, 12-25 mol % of a polymerizable hydroxyl-containing compound, and 0.1-12 mol % of at least one other copolymerizable compound. A cured coated film prepared from the coating composition is superior in elasticity and weathering and stain resistances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pulverulent water-swellable hydrophilic (co)polymers which comprise, for reducing dusting, auxiliaries from the series consisting of silicones and/or other auxiliaries, the latter in a total amount of less than 1% by weight, for example polyglycols or polyglycol ethers, the vapor pressure of the individual auxiliaries being not more than 0.1 mbar at 20.degree. C. and their melting point being not more than 100.degree. C., processes for their preparation and their use for absorption of water and aqueous solutions.

Abstract: A haloceramic material having integral, interpenetrating networks of haloelastomer, metal oxide, and optionally polyorganosiloxane forms highly advantageous seals such as gaskets, tapes, diaphragms, bearing, o-rings and the like. The haloceramer seals properties include a combination of thermal stability, chemical inertness and flexibility.

Abstract: A melt-extrudable thermoplastic composition is proved which includes a thermoplastic polymer and an improved additive system. In one embodiment, a melt-extrudable thermoplastic composition is provided which includes a thermoplastic polyolefin and an improved additive system made up of a first component and a second component, in which (A) the first component is a defined alkyl-substituted polysiloxane having a number-average molecular weight of from about 3,000 to about 36,000 and which is present in an amount of from about 0.01 to about 3 percent by weight, based on the amount of thermoplastic polyolefin; and (B) the second component is a hydrophobic fumed silica, in which the weight ratio of the first component to the second component is in the range of from about 10 to about 70. In a desired embodiment, the particles of second component are in the range of from about 0,001 to about 1 micrometer.

Abstract: An improved release agent for linerless pressure sensitive postage stamps, comprising a low adhesion backsize, preferably organo polysiloxane polyurea block copolymer, as disclosed by Tushaus, et al. (U.S. Pat. No. 5,290,615), containing therein a dispersion of calcium carbonate in the range of 2 to 7 percent by weight, and polyvinyl pyrrolidone in the range of 4 to 10 percent. The combined level of both additives to said low adhesion backsize is about 8 to 12 percent. The preferred levels of each additive are: polyvinyl pyrrolidone at 4 percent and calcium carbonate at 4 percent, to achieve a desired minimum drying time for cancellation ink imposed upon a surface of said release agent.

Abstract: An artificial snowseed in the form of granules of a super water-absorbing polymer already coated with a fluorine-containing material and/or a silicone oil. The granules can retain the original spherical form after absorption of water without sticking to each other. Further the present invention provides a method for making artificial snow comprising freezing the above artificial snowseed after absorption of water.

Abstract: Organosiloxane compositions exhibiting excellent vibration damping properties comprise(A) from 70 to 99.9 weight percent of a liquid polyorganosiloxane,(B) from 0.1 to 10 weight percent of hollow particles of a thermoplastic organic resin, and(C) from 0 to 20 weight percent of a thickener.

Abstract: The invention provides a processing aid and method for lubricating and improving the processability and releasability of rubber and plastic without adversely affecting and, in certain instances, improving the physical properties of the rubber or plastic such as adhesion, tack, modulus and tensile strength. The processing aid comprises a pre-formed homogeneous mixture of at least one silicone fluid lubricant and at least one peptizing agent. A preferred processing aid also includes a silicone fluid wetting agent, which affords decreased vulcanization times and increased production rates.

Abstract: A surface-segregatable, melt-extrudable thermoplastic composition is provided which includes at least one thermoplastic polyolefin and at least one additive having the general formula, ##STR1## in which: (A) R.sub.1 -R.sub.9 are independently selected monovalent C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl groups;(B) R.sub.10 is hydrogen or a monovalent C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group;(C) m represents an integer of from 1 to about 4;(D) n represents an integer of from 0 to about 3;(E) the sum of m and n is in the range of from 1 to about 4;(F) p represents an integer of from 0 to about 5;(G) x represents an integer of from 1 to about 10;(H) y represents an integer of from 0 to about 5;(I) the ratio of x to y is equal to or greater than 2;(J) the additive has a molecular weight of from about 350 to about 1,400; and(K) the additive is present in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 5 percent by weight, based on the amount of thermoplastic polyolefin.

Abstract: Improved elastomeric materials useful for medical and therapeutic device applications, such as penetrable septa, are described. In one aspect, the materials are deeply cleaned with solvent to significantly lower levels of undesirable organics. In another aspect, internally lubricated elastomer compositions compatible for use in medical and therapeutic device applications are provided. The lubricating fluid is present in the composition from about 0.5% to 50% by weight, and is initially substantially homogeneously dispersed in the elastomer. The fluid can be integrated into the elastomer by a solvent infusion method. In another aspect an internally lubricated thermoplastic septum, having an appropriate hardness for resealability with multiple penetrations, is provided.

Abstract: Composition including a silicone and an olefin polymer, the olefin polymer exhibiting a molecular mass distribution defined by an M.sub.w /M.sub.n ratio not exceeding 12.Object manufactured from such a composition.

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: It is herein disclosed a polymer blend having and exhibiting excellent tribological properties comprising a major amount of polyketone polymers and a minor amount of one or more silicone oil. The blend also has and exhibits improved lubricity and has a low DCOF of from about 0.3-0.4. The blend is particularly useful in the manufacture of articles used in applications where surfaces are in contact during motion.

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: A water based coating composition provides a stain resistant layer which adheres well to a substrate and is resistant to chemical attack by common household cleaning solvents such as isopropyl alcohol. The coating composition has a very low volatile organic compound content, thus providing an environmentally desirable alternative to organic solvent based coatings. The low volatile organic compound content of the composition substantially or completely eliminates the problems and expenses associated with solvent recovery for meeting chemical emission standards, and the potential for human exposure to solvent vapor is substantially eliminated or significantly reduced. The coating composition is aqueous based and incorporates a crosslinkable acrylic polymer latex, an amino resin crosslinking agent and a crosslinking catalyst. The polymer, crosslinking agent and catalyst are dispersed and/or solubilized in an aqueous medium.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymeric insulating material having a high dielectric breakdown voltage. The material comprises polypropylene which has been obtained in a yield of at least 300,000 g/g-Ti based on titanium in a catalyst upon polymerization, contains ash in an amount not greater than 40 ppm by weight when analyzed by completely burning the polypropylene in air, said ash containing titanium in an amount not greater than 1 ppm by weight based on the weight of the polypropylene, and also contains chlorine in an amount not greater than 2 ppm by weight and boiling n-heptane soluble matter in an amount not smaller than 1 wt. % but not greater than 10 wt. %. To further improve the dielectric breakdown voltage an inorganic oxide or hydroxide free of particles of 10 .mu.m and greater in diameter and having an average particle size not greater than 1 .mu.

Abstract: Magnetic or magnetizable composites contain ferrite or rare earth particles in a lightweight flexible binder blend of a semicrystalline polyolefin dispersed within a rubbery matrix. Small but effective amounts of lubricating agents are utilized to improve the processability of the composite which generally lacks any halogen and is environmentally friendly.

Abstract: A method for forming a polymer with a decreased surface energy. The method comprises the steps of mixing from about 99.5% to about 95.0% of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefin and polyester with from about 0.5% to about 5.0% of a surface modifying agent having the structure R.sup.1 --A--Si (R.sup.2 R.sup.3)--O--[Si(R.sup.4 R.sup.5)--O].sub.n --Si--(R.sup.6 R.sup.7)--A--R.sup.8, and forming the mix of polymer and additive to a desired form. R.sup.1 and R.sup.8 are selected from the group consisting of derivatives of aliphatic or aliphatic/aromatic alcohols or mono-acids with a molecular weight of between about 250 to about 600 daltons, and 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 --. The agent is substantially intimately mixed with the polymer.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane composition contains (A) a both end hydroxyl-blocked diorganopolysiloxane, (B) an inert diorganopolysiloxane, (C) a silane or siloxane having at least three hydrolyzable functional groups, (D) an organosilane having at least two alkoxy groups each attached to a silicon atom and one mercapto group separated from a silicon atom by an alkylene group or a partial hydrolyzate thereof, (E) an organosilane having at least two alkoxy groups each attached to a silicon atom and one amino group separated from a silicon atom by an alkylene group or a partial hydrolyzate thereof, (F) a condensation catalyst, and (G) a fine powder, typically of polycarbonate, having a mean particle size of 0.1-50 .mu.m. The composition is useful as a surface treating agent for cured rubber moldings for imparting non-tackiness, water repellency and lubricity to the rubber surface and forming a long-lasting abrasion resistant coating.

Abstract: This invention discloses an antifouling paint which can retain antifouling properties over a long period of time comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight of a film forming resin, and(B) 1-50 parts by weight of a chain organopolysiloxane containing oxyalkylene groups and having an HLB of 3-12.

Abstract: A mold release agent composition which contains A) 10 to 95% by weight of a copolymer of a polyfluoroalkyl acrylate or methacrylate ester having a polyfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms and a vinyl compound having an alkyl group having 8 to 30 carbon atoms, and B) 90 to 5% by weight of a silicone, has sufficient releasability, has an only slightly amount of the migration to a shaped article and gives no adverse effect on fabricability of a shaped article surface.

Abstract: An improvement is proposed for an acrylic rubber composition to decrease the stickiness of the rubber composition under processing and shaped and vulcanized articles of the composition to a metallic surface with which the rubber article is kept in contact at an elevated temperature under compression as is the case in packings, gaskets and O-rings as automobile parts. The improvement can be obtained by compounding the rubber composition consisting of an acrylic rubbery polymer, which can be substituted by organosilicon groups, and a reinforcing filler with a limited amount of a specific diorganopolysiloxane, e.g., dimethyl polysiloxane, of which from 5 to 50% in number of the organic groups bonded to the silicon atoms are phenyl groups.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising (A) 50-98% by weight of a thermoplastic polyester elastomer, (B) 50-2% by weight of a rubber and (C) a polyorganosiloxane in a proportion of 0.01-10 parts by weight per 100 parts of the total of the components (A) and (B). The above thermoplastic elastomer composition enables one to improve the flexibility and compression set of the thermoplastic polyester elastomer excellent mechanical properties, heat resistance and oil resistance without impairing the abrasion resistance of the thermoplastic polyester elastomer.

Abstract: Improved polymer compositions, useful in the manufacture of closures and as liners for reclosable container closures, comprising blends of semicrystalline poly(1-butene), ethylene-methylene acrylate, polypropylene random copolymer, wherein the polypropylene random copolymer and the ethylene methyl acrylate can be used singularly or in combination, a lubricating agent and optionally, low density polyethylene. The inventive polymer compositions are recyclable, and do not present the environmental, health, and odor problems associated with polymer liners known in the art.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymeric insulating material having a high dielectric breakdown voltage. The material comprises polypropylene which has been obtained in a yield of at least 300,000 g/g-Ti based on titanium in a catalyst upon polymerization, contains ash in an amount not greater than 40 ppm by weight when analyzed by completely burning the polypropylene in air, said ash containing titanium in an amount not greater than 1 ppm by weight based on the weight of the polypropylene, and also contains chlorine in an amount not greater than 2 ppm by weight and boiling n-heptane soluble matter in an amount not smaller than 1 wt. % but not greater than 10 wt. %. According to the invention, it is possible to further improve the dielectric breakdown voltage by adding to the polypropylene an inorganic oxide or hydroxide free of particles of 10 .mu.m and greater in diameter and having an average particle size not greater than 1 .mu.

Abstract: A method for forming a polymer with a decreased surface energy. The method comprises the steps of mixing from about 99.5% to about 95.0% of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefin and polyester with from about 0.5% to about 5.0% of a surface modifying agent having the structure R.sup.1 --A--Si(R.sup.2 R.sup.3)--O--[Si(R.sup.4 R.sup.5)--O].sub.n --Si--(R.sup.6 R.sup.7)--A--R.sup.8, and forming the mix of polymer and additive to a desired form. R.sup.1 and R.sup.8 are selected from the group consisting of derivatives of aliphatic or aliphatic/aromatic alcohols or mono-acids with a molecular weight of between about 250 to about 600 daltons, and 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 --. The agent is substantially intimately mixed with the polymer.

Abstract: This invention provides a thermoplastic elastomer powder produced by a gas polymerization process by the use of a specified catalyst system which is excellent in powder fluidity, retains a high fluidity even in a state where no substantial forming pressure is applied and can be formed by powder molding process, as well as a powder molding process using said elastomer powder and a molded product of said molding process.

Abstract: Liquid adhesion-promoting compositions for cohesively bonding organosiloxane materials to organic polymers comprise (A) a copolymer derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated organic compound and at least one silane containing an ethylenically unsaturated organic group and at least two silicon-bonded hydrolyzable groups per molecule, (B) an organohydrogensiloxane, (C) an aminosilane containing at least 2 alkoxy or other hydrolyzable groups, and (D) an amount of an organic liquid sufficient to solubilize ingredients A, B and C of said composition and achieve the desired viscosity.

Abstract: The invention relates to paints which contain a compound of the general formula (I) or a mixture of compounds of the general formula (I), the general formula (I) being ##STR1## and n, m, X, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and Y having the following meaning:- n stands for a number between 2 and 25, preferably for a number between 5 and 15- m stands for a number from 0 to 5- X and Y can be identical or different and stand for a functional group, for example a hydroxyl, amino, carboxyl or NCO group- R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 can be identical or different and stand for an alkylene radical, preferably for an alkylene radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or for an arylene radical, preferably a phenylene radical- R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 can be identical or different and stand for an alkyl radical, preferably for an alkyl radical having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, or for an aryl radical, preferably for a phenyl radical- R.sup.5 stands for ##STR2## Z standing for X, Y or R.sup.2.

Abstract: The invention features in synergistic combination a new chemistry for fabricating wire and cable insulation and heat-shrinkable tubing and an irradiation process for providing the insulation with both increased tensile strength and increased elongation.The chemistry utilizes a polycondensation-type process wherein a hydrophobic olefinic terpolymer base material having 3% or less carboxyl groups and a hydrophilic flame retardant filler material containing hydroxyl groups is linked to a silicone material containing silanol groups.The insulation is further characterized by an oxygen index in excess of 50.0, resulting from high loadings of the fire retardant filler material, generally in excess of 200 parts by weight of the total material weight.