Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing an elastomeric base composition comprising: (I) mixing (A) a fluorocarbon elastomer with (B) a compatibilizer, (C) an optional catalyst, (II) mixing the product of step (I) with (D) a silicone base comprising a curable organopolysiloxane, (E), an optional crosslinking agent, (F) a cure agent in an amount sufficient to cure said organopolysiloxane; and (III) dynamically vulcanizing the organopolysiloxane, wherein the weight ratio of fluorocarbon elastomer (A) to silicone base (B) in the elastomeric base composition ranges from 95:5 to 30:70. The cured rubber compositions obtained from the elastomeric base compositions herein have good fuel resistance properties.

Abstract: An adhesive coating composition for fabric substrates, such as automotive airbags. The coating is formed from a blend including a silicone polymer and a second polymer which is thermodynamically compatible with silicone. In particular, the second polymer has a cohesion parameter (?/MPa1/2) that is similar to that of silicone so that any thermodynamic barrier to the second polymer dissolving in silicone is removed.

Abstract: The present invention has for its object to provide a curable composition which, despite its low viscosity, gives a cured product with a high gel fraction, low residual tack, low modulus, high elongation, and good flexibility. The present invention relates to a curable composition comprising the following two components: (A) a vinyl polymer having at least one crosslinking silyl group on the average per molecule: and (B) a photocurable substance, (C) an air oxidation-curable substance, (D) a high molecular plasticizer, (E) a reactive plasticizer or (F) a compound having one silanol group in its molecule and/or a compound capable of reacting with moisture to give a compound having one silanol group in the molecule.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vinyl chloride polymer composition which comprises (i) a vinyl chloride polymer (a) and (ii) a block copolymer (b) having a polymer block (I) comprising of a block copolymer, which may be hydrogenated, of an aromatic vinyl compound polymer block and a conjugated diene polymer block, and a polymer block (II) of a polyurethane, in a specific weight ratio. The vinyl chloride polymer composition of the present invention has non-tackiness, excellent handling properties, favorable flexibility and mechanical properties, and favorable melt-adhesiveness to other materials, and shows no migration of the component serving as a plasticizer. The vinyl chloride polymer composition of the present invention can be applied for various uses such as a production of various molded articles and a production of a laminated structure with other materials.

Abstract: A wiper blade made of a compound having a methyl vinyl silicone polymer, a filler, and a friction-reducing additive is provided. The friction-reducing additive is present in an amount from between about 5–42 weight percent, preferably 11 percent. The average particle size of the friction-reducing additive is preferably less than 6 microns, thereby permitting extrusion of the compound into the shape of a wiper blade. Polytetrafluoroethylene is preferred as a friction-reducing additive, but other substances, such as boron nitride or graphite could be used.

Abstract: A fluorine containing polymer which acts as a wetting, flow or leveling agent, and has at least one polar group. The polymer has at least one pendant or ether side chain containing from about 1 to about 20 carbon atoms with at least 25% of the hydrogen atoms being replaced by fluorine atoms. The fluorinated polymers unexpectedly impart wetting, flow or leveling properties to a variety of coatings while producing little foam.

Abstract: Disclosed is a powder coating composition containing a powder coating resin and a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (“POSS”) compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vinyl polymer terminated in a silanol group, a hydrolyzable silyl group or an acrylic functional group, to a method of producing a vinyl polymer having a hydrolyzable silyl group at one or more termini thereof which comprises reacting a vinyl polymer having a silanol group at one or more termini thereof with a silicon compound having two or more silicon atom-bound hydrolyzable groups, and a method of producing a vinyl polymer having an acrylic functional group at one or more termini thereof which comprises reacting a vinyl polymer having a silanol group at one or more termini thereof with a silicon compound represented by the general formula (3): XSiR2—G—O—C(O)C(L)?CH2??(3) wherein X is a hydrolyzable group.

Abstract: A mixture is provided comprising (a) at least one of an elastomeric thermoplastic, a non-elastomeric thermoplastic, an elastomeric thermoset and mixtures thereof, excluding polydiorganosiloxane fluids and (b) a polymer having soft polydiorganosiloxane units, hard polyisocyanate residue units, optionally, soft and/or hard organic polyamine residue units and terminal groups. The hard polyisocyanate residue and the hard polyamine residue comprise less than 50% by weight of the polydiorganosiloxane urea containing component. The polyisocyanate residue is the polyisocyanate minus the —NCO groups and the polyamine residue is the polyamine minus the —NH2 groups. The polyisocyanate residue is connected to the polyamine residue by urea linkages. The terminal groups are non-functional groups or functional groups. The polydiorganosiloxane urea containing component may be reactive under free-radical or moisture curing conditions.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate and polyestercarbonate and B) a phosphorus compound is disclosed. The composition wherein A) is a mixture of (A.1) 99.9 to 40 wt. % of branched member, and (A.2) 0.1 to 60 wt. % of linear member, is characterized by high melt stability and improved mechanical properties, particularly improved stress crack resistance under the effect of chemicals and a higher notched impact resistance. The composition is especially suitable for producing profiles, films or sheets of any type in an extrusion process.

Abstract: A cross-linkable fluoropolymer dispersion is described and involves a polymer product of at least one polymerizable acrylic and/or vinyl containing monomer and at least one hydrolytically stable silane containing monomer which are in the presence of an aqueous dispersion of at least one fluoropolymer. The present invention further relates to cross-linkable fluoropolymer blends wherein at least one polymer contains acrylic units, vinyl units, or both and at least one hydrolytically stable silane or silane containing group in the presence of at least one thermoplastic fluoropolymer. The silane or silane containing group can alternatively be present in the thermoplastic fluoropolymer. Methods of making the cross-linkable fluoropolymers are also described as well as products containing the cross-linkable fluoropolymer dispersions such as paints and coatings.

Abstract: A curable composition comprises a polyether polymer having at least one crosslinkable functional group and a vinyl polymer compatible therewith having at least one crosslinkable functional group at a terminus. Another aspect includes a compatibilizing agent capable of compatibilizing the polyether polymer and vinyl polymer when added to the mixture thereof.

Abstract: A surface treatment agent containing; (A) a metal alkoxide, and (B) a polymer comprising (B-i) a monomer having a carbon-carbon double bond and a metal alkoxide group, (B-ii) a fluorine-free (meth)acrylic acid derivative monomer, and (B-iii) a fluorine-containing compound having a functional group reactive with the metal alkoxide, or (B-iv) a fluorine-containing monomer having a carbon-carbon double bond, can impart durability maintaining sufficient water- and oil-repellency and soil releasability before and after cleaning.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a reaction product (RP) which is functionalized by groups containing halogen or sulfonyl chloride by reaction of at least one free-radically polymerizable monomer, at least one compound of the formula (I), at least one free-radical initiator and at least one free-radically polymerizable monomer containing halogen or sulfonyl chloride groups under free-radical conditions, and to a reaction product (RP) which can be prepared by the process of the present invention and to the use of the reaction product (RP) as macroinitiator for the preparation of graft copolymers. Furthermore the invention relates to a process for preparing graft copolymers by reaction of the reaction product (RP) with at least one suitable monomer and to graft copolymers which can be prepared by the process of the present invention and also to the use of the graft copolymers of the present invention.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising an alkenyl-containing fluoropolymer comprising —(CF(CF3)—CF2—O)— units, an alkenyl-free, non-functional fluoropolymer comprising —[(CF2)kO]— units wherein k is 1 to 6, an organohydrogensiloxane and a catalyst, in the cured state, remains flexible even at low temperatures, minimizes the bleeding of free oil ingredients from the gel under stresses or thermal cycling, and has chemical resistance.

Abstract: An additive for organic resin comprising a powder comprising (A) a liquid organopolysiloxane having at least 0.001 wt % of silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms and at least 50 dimethylsiloxy repeating units and (B) an inorganic powder; and an organic resin comprising the additive.

Abstract: Block copolymers suitable as molding resins are provided having polycarbonate blocks and polysiloxane blocks of the structure where R1, R2, Y and m are as defined herein, and where the weight percentage of blocks of polycarbonate blocks is from 92 to 96% and the weight percentage of siloxane from blocks of polysiloxane blocks is from 4 to 8%.

Abstract: Methods for elastifying and extending polymers with EVA copolymers, PVC homopolymers or PVC copolymers in gel form are described. The elastified and extended polymers are useful as sealing materials, adhesives and sealants.

Abstract: A fuser member whose outermost layer comprises a fluorocarbon-silicone interpenetrating network, comprising: (a) a first polymer comprising a fluorocarbon elastomer; (b) a second polymer selected from a curable polyfunctional poly(C(1-6) alkyl)siloxane polymer; a curable polyfunctional poly(C(1-6) alkyl)arylsiloxane polymer; and combinations thereof; and (c) a functionalized polydimethylsiloxane containing amine groups.

Abstract: There is disclosed a rubber composition comprising: (A) 100 parts by weight of at least one rubber containing olefinic unsaturation; and (B) 1.5 to 50 phr of a silicon coupled oligomer of the formula: where R1 and 2 are individually selected from the group consisting of where R3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyls having 1 or 4 carbon atoms; w is an integer of from 9 to 149, x is an integer of from 1 to 100, y is an integer of from 1 to 100, and z is an integer of from 1 to 100 with the proviso that the sum total of x, y and z in each R1 and R2 ranges from 3 to 100.

Abstract: An adhesive curable composition which comprises, as the main component, a vinyl polymer having at least one crosslinkable silyl group represented by the general formula (1). Said composition can be used as a sealing composition, a pressure sensitive adhesive composition and a coating composition.

Abstract: An abherent composition which contains (A) a compound having C4-C20 perfluoro-alkyl or alkenyl group, (B) polytetrafluoroethylene having a number-average molecular weight of at most 500,000, and (C) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a silicone oil, a silicone resin and a highly fluorinated compound having a boiling point of at least 100° C. except those included in the components (A) and (B), is disclosed. This composition prevents various articles from adhering to each other and is suitable as a mold release agent, an anti-blocking agent, a stripping agent for an electrical wire and the like.

Abstract: A crosslinkable fluororubber composition comprising (A) a polymer comprising a perfluoro compound having at least two alkenyl groups and a divalent perfluoroalkylene or perfluoropolyether structure a compound having at least two hydrosilyl groups, the hydrosilyl-bearing compound being added to some of the alkenyl groups in the perfluoro compound, (B) a reinforcing filler, and (C) a crosslinking agent having a hydrosilyl group and capable of addition reaction or a peroxide crosslinking agent, and (D) a surface treating agent having at least one fluoroalkenyl group and silanol group in the molecule, is roll millable and compression moldable. It cures into products having satisfactory solvent resistance, chemical resistance, heat resistance, and low-temperature properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, to a process for its preparation and to a method of coating shaped articles or elastomeric materials, where the composition can be prepared using (1) polymer components selected from the group consisting of (A1) polyorganosiloxanes comprising units (T units) of the formula (R1Si—O3/2) and optionally, units (M units) of the formula (R3Si—O1/2) (A2) polyorganosiloxanes comprising units (Q units) of the formula (Si—O4/2) and, optionally, units (M units) of the formula (R3Si—O1/2)  in which R is identical or different and represents unhalogenated or halogenated hydrocarbon radicals having 1 to 18 carbon atom(s) per radical or OR1, where R1 is identical or different and represents hydrogen or a monovalent, unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 8 carbon atom(s),  with the proviso that there are from 0.01% to 3.0% by weight, preferably from 0.

Abstract: The resin composition for a skin member according to the present invention comprises a completely or partially crosslinked olefin thermoplastic elastomer (A) in an amount of 100 parts by weight, an organopolysiloxane (B) having a viscosity (JIS K2283, 25° C.) of not less than 1×106 cSt, preferably 1×106 to 1×108 cSt in an amount of 2 to 20 parts by weight, an organopolysiloxane (C) having a viscosity (JIS K2283, 25° C.) of not less than 10 cSt and less than 1×106 cSt in an amount of 0.5 to 5 parts by weight, and optionally, a polyolefin resin (D) in an amount of 5 to 150 parts by weight and/or a fluoropolymer (E) in an amount of 0.5 to 10 parts by weight. The other resin composition for a skin member according to the invention comprises a completely or partially crosslinked olefin thermoplastic elastomer (A) in an amount of 100 parts by weight, a fluoropolymer (E) in an amount of 0.

Abstract: A graft copolymer composition and the preparation of the composition by living radical polymerization is disclosed. The polymerization reaction can be initiated at active chlorine sites on the poly(vinyl chloride) backbone in conjunction with a transition metal catalyst and an optional ligand. The graft copolymers are useful as, among others, compatibilizers for blends and alloys, as high heat distortion temperature poly(vinyl chloride) materials, as impact modifiers, and permanently plasticized materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic elastomer vulcanizate obtained from a thermoplastic propylene/ethylene/&agr;-olefin terpolymer, a rubber component and optional additives, by dynamic vulcanization of the rubber component with a non-peroxide curing system. The vulcanizate has both superior physical properties and excellent processability.

Abstract: A grafted poly(vinyl chloride) having at least one pendant chain which comprises poly(&agr;-methylstyrene). The graft copolymer has only a single glass transition temperature of from about 100° C. to about 130° C. The poly(vinyl chloride)-g-poly(&agr;-methylstyrene) can be utilized as a high heat distortion poly(vinyl chloride) material, as the single glass transition temperature is considerably higher than that of homopolymer poly(vinyl chloride). The molecular weight of the pendant poly(&agr;-methylstyrene) chain is less than about 10,500 g/mol number average.

Abstract: A fuser member comprising a support and a layer overlying the support, the layer including a fluorocarbon thermoplastic random copolymer, a curing agent having a bisphenol residue, a particulate filler containing zinc oxide, an aminosiloxane, and antimony-doped tin oxide particles, the cured fluorocarbon thermoplastics random copolymer having subunits of: -(CH2CF2)x-, -(CF2CF(CF3)y-, and -(CF2CF2)z-, wherein x is from 1 to 50 or 60 to 80 mole percent, y is from 10 to 90 mole percent, z is from 10 to 90 mole percent, and x+y+z equal 100 mole percent.

Abstract: Compositions comprising at least one fluorinated polymer comprising vinylidene fluoride units and at least one nitrile rubber exhibit good mechanical and thermomechanical properties as well as good chemical resistance, in particular good impermeability to hydrocarbons. These compositions are beneficially used in the manufacture of components having at least two layers such as films, pipes, tubes or laminates.

Abstract: An olefin polymer and a curable resin composition which can form cure coatings with excellent transparency, low reflectance, and high scratch resistance, an antireflection film exhibiting excellent transparency, low reflectance, and high scratch resistance are disclosed. The olefin polymer comprises a polysiloxane segment in the main chain, has 30 wt % or more fluorine content, and has a polystyrene-reduced number average molecular weight of 5,000 or more. The curable resin composition comprises the olefin polymer. The antireflection film is made from the cured product of the curable resin composition.

Abstract: Use of an effective amount of a specific combination of silicone compounds comprising the combination: of at least one functionalized polyorganosiloxane (abbreviated as POS) containing, per molecule, at least one functional siloxy unit (abbreviated as UN1) capable of binding chemically and/or physically with the hydroxylated surface sites of the silica particles, and of at least one functionalized organosilane (abbreviated as OS) containing, per molecule, at least one functional group (abbreviated as G1) capable of binding chemically and/or physically with the UN1 units and/or the hydroxylated sites of the silica particles and at least one other functional group (abbreviated as G2) capable of binding chemically and/or physically to the elastomer chains, as silica/elastomer coupling agent in the natural or synthetic elastomer compositions comprising a siliceous material as reinforcing filler intended for the manufacture of an article made of elastomer(s).

Abstract: A method of making a polymeric composition comprising a fluorocarbon-silicone interpenetrating network, comprising the steps of: a) mechanically compounding a fluorocarbon copolymer and metal oxide or hydroxide acid acceptor to form a homogenous mixture; and b) dispersing in solvent the mixture formed by step a) with a polymer selected from a curable polyfunctional poly(C(1-6) alkyl)siloxane polymer; a curable polyfunctional poly(C(1-6) alkyl)arylsiloxane polymer; and combinations thereof, and c) solution milling the dispersion of b) to form a homogeneous blend.

Abstract: Crosslinked rubber particles comprising an isobutylene polymer component, an organosiloxane polymer component and optionally a vinyl polymer component, or graft copolymer particles comprising the crosslinked rubber particles and a vinyl polymer grafted onto the crosslinked rubber particles, which are useful particularly for improving the low temperature impact resistance of thermoplastic resins without impairing weatherability and heat stability thereof.

Abstract: Solid blends of rubbery polymers and amorphous or crystalline polymers, said blends being free-flowing at temperatures lower than the glass transition temperature or crystalline melting temperature of the amorphous or crystalline polymer, are prepared by intimate mixing procedures. In general, said mixing conditions include high shear conditions sufficient to convert polymer A to dispersed particles coated with polymer B and produce a free-flowing blend.

Abstract: A protective garment of the type typically worn by fire fighters with improved water resistance is disclosed. In particular, the present invention is directed to an outer shell material for protective garments that is made from a fire resistant material coated with a durable water resistant coating. The durable water resistant coating is applied to the outer shell in a manner so that the coating will not degrade when exposed to normal wear and tear and even after the garment has been laundered repeatedly. Protective garments constructed in the past typically lost most of their water repellency after being laundered as little as five cycles. It has been discovered that water resistant coatings applied according to the process of the present invention, on the other hand, can survive at least 30 laundry cycles, and in many applications at least 50 laundry cycles without significantly degrading.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sol-gel composition which comprises a mixture of a polyalkylene glycol-substituted trialkoxysilane (PAGTAS), a polyalkylene glycol and/or alkyl ether, a tetraalkoxysilane (TAOS), a hydrochloric acid, at least one organic solvent and/or a lithium salt, which mixture is optionally concentrated; a polymeric ion conductive film obtained by coating said compositions with a conventional solution processing method and solid electrochemical elements using the same. According to the present invention, a polymeric ion conductive film having no phase separation, strong adhesiveness for electrode, and ion conductivity of at least 1×10−4 S/cm at room temperature is provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel room temperature coalescable aqueous fluoropolymer dispersions and a process for their manufacture. These dispersions may be used in a variety of applications including high temperature thermoplastic coatings, polishes, room temperature formable paints and coatings, extrudable or injection moldable resins, and adhesives.

Abstract: Polymer mixtures comprising at least one thermoset and at least one oxidized polyarylene sulfide have particularly good tribological behavior. Oxidized polyarylene sulfides used in these mixtures are polyarylene sulfones or oxidized polyarylene sulfides in which at least 10% of the sulfur bridges have been converted to sulfone bridges. Polyphenylene sulfone is employed with preference. The polymer mixtures are used to produce gearwheels, gear racks, bearings, chains, wheels or gasket materials.

Abstract: Radio frequency-transmissive compositions having reduced dissipation factors, microelectronic devices, and in particular, wireless radio frequency communication devices which utilize such compositions, and methods of forming the same are described. In one implementation, a liquid resin is provided and a solid organic polymer filler material is provided within the resin to impart a degree of radio frequency transmissivity which is greater than that of the resin alone, i.e. the composition has a reduced dissipation factor. An exemplary resin comprises epoxy and an exemplary filler material is a polytetrafluoroethylene powder. In another implementation, such composition is formed or applied over a substrate which includes an antenna formed thereon and cured to provide a solid coating. The substrate can also have integrated circuitry and a battery mounted thereon to provide a wireless communication device. In such a case, the composition can be formed over and cured atop the integrated circuitry and the battery.

Abstract: A composition is provided which comprises a substantially homogeneous semi-solid intimate mixture of (i) over 85% by weight of finely divided particles of at least one fluoropolymer and (ii) less than 15% by weight of at least one normally liquid polysiloxane. A semi-solid wax-like composition of the invention and a liquid waxy composition of the invention can be used to reduce the friction properties of a variety of substrate materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, to a process for its preparation and to a method of coating shaped articles or elastomeric materials, where the composition can be prepared using(1) polymer components selected from the group consisting of(A1) polyorganosiloxanes comprising units (T units) of the formula (R.sub.1 Si--O.sub.3/2) and optionally, units (M units) of the formula (R.sub.3 Si--O.sub.1/2)(A2) polyorganosiloxanes comprising units (Q units) of the formula (Si--O.sub.4/2) and, optionally, units (M units) of the formula (R.sub.3 Si--O.sub.1/2)in whichR is identical or different and represents unhalogenated or halogenated hydrocarbon radicals having 1 to 18 carbon atom(s) per radical or OR.sup.1, whereR.sup.1 is identical or different and represents hydrogen or a monovalent, unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 8 carbon atom(s),with the proviso that there are from 0.01% to 3.0% by weight, preferably from 0.01% to 1% by weight, of Si-bonded radicals OR.sup.

Abstract: Resin composition for powder paints, that has an excellent curability and excellent electrostatic properties (wraparound) and that provides cured coatings having an excellent appearance, weathering resistance, and mechanical properties, comprising (A) epoxy-functional branched organopolysiloxane and (B) a compound bearing a functional group reactive with the epoxy group, wherein the component (A)/component (B) weight ratio is from 2/98 to 98/2, or comprising (A) epoxy-functional branched organopolysiloxane, (3) a compound bearing a functional group reactive with the epoxy group, and (C) a compound bearing a functional group reactive with the functional group in component (B), wherein the component (A)/(component (B)+component (C)) weight ratio is from 2/98 to 98/2.

Abstract: A mold releasing agent comprising a silicon-containing compound represented by the formula:R.sup.1.sub.n SiR.sup.2.sub.4-nwherein R.sup.1 is ##STR1## (R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms), R.sup.2 is a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a halogenated hydrocarbon group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, n is 3 or 4, and a silicon- and/or fluorine-containing compound having at least two hydroxyl groups or alkoxyl groups in one molecule. The mold releasing agent of the present invention is excellent in mold releasing property, has a long life, provides a good surface finishing of molded article, and has no influence on secondary processability.

Abstract: Block copolymers suitable as molding resins are provided having polycarbonate blocks and polysiloxane blocks of the structure ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, Y and m are as defined herein, and where the weight percentage of blocks of polycarbonate blocks is from 92 to 96% and the weight percentage of siloxane from blocks of polysiloxane blocks is from 4 to 8%.

Abstract: The present invention uses high molecular weight polyethene glycol copolymer with high antistatic property, and other solubilizer agent to proceed blending and enhancing the co-solublization property of the polyamide. The long-term antistatic plastic particles obtained by blending the modified antistatic composition and the polyamide material are made into different articles according to various composites. The molded articles are divided into three types: (1) an antistatic polyamide article with surface resistance of about 10.sup.10 -10.sup.11 (.OMEGA./sq.), and the dissipation time of electrostatic charge is less than 1.5 sec; (2) an antistatic polyamide fiber with surface resistance of about 6.times.l0.sup.10 -1.2.times.10.sup.12 (.OMEGA./sq.), and the dissipation time of electrostatic charge is less than 60 sec; (3) a polishing resistant antistatic polyamide with surface resistance of about 10.sup.10 -10.sup.11 (.OMEGA./sq.), and the dissipation time of electrostatic charge is less than 1.5 sec.

Abstract: A protective garment of the type typically worn by fire fighters with improved water resistance is disclosed. In particular, the present invention is directed to an outer shell material for protective garments that is made from a fire resistant material coated with a durable water resistant coating. The durable water resistant coating is applied to the outer shell in a manner so that the coating will not degrade when exposed to normal wear and tear and even after the garment has been laundered repeatedly. Protective garments constructed in the past typically lost most of their water repellency after being laundered as little as five cycles. It has been discovered that water resistant coatings applied according to the process of the present invention, on the other hand, can survive at least 30 laundry cycles, and in many applications at least 50 laundry cycles without significantly degrading.

Abstract: Sheet-like structures comprising rubber layers and fluoropolymer layers can be produced by employing, as adhesive layer, a mixture comprising a rubber and a thermoplastic fluoropolymer having a melting point <250.degree. C.

Abstract: A composition comprises (A) a syndiotactic styrene-based resin and (C) rubber polymer particles such as graft copolymers, butadiene or isoprene block copolymers optionally hydrogenated and/or modified with maleic anhydride, and other rubbers, and, optionally, (B) a thermoplastic resin such as a polycarbonate, and/or (D) a filler such as glass fibers.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for preparing a thermoplastic elastomer composition which exhibits improved mechanical properties, said method comprising:(I) reacting(A) a fluorocarbon resin with(B) a grafting agent, in the presence of(C) a radical initiator,to prepare a modified fluorocarbon resin;(II) mixing said modified fluorocarbon resin with(D) a silicone base consisting essentially of a diorganopolysiloxane gum having an average of at least 2 alkenyl radicals in its molecule and a reinforcing filler,(E) an organohydrido silicon compound which contains an average of at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen groups in its molecule, and(F) a hydrosilation catalyst,components (E) and (F) being present in an amount sufficient to cure said diorganopolysiloxane; anddynamically curing said diorganopolysiloxane.