Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention encompass a two component composition containing in one component a latent organo-ruthenium carbide catalyst, and in another component a photoactive acid generator or a thermally active acid generator, and either of the components containing a mixture of photoactive compound along with one or more monomers which undergo ring open metathesis polymerization (ROMP) when said components are mixed together and exposed to a suitable radiation (or heat) to form a three-dimensional (3D) object. The three-dimensional objects so formed exhibits improved mechanical properties, particularly, high heat distortion temperature, impact strength, elongation to break, among others. Accordingly, compositions of this invention are useful as 3D inkjet materials for forming high impact strength objects of various sizes with microscale features lower than 100 microns, among various other uses.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for manufacturing of an electrocatalyst comprising a porous carbon support material, a catalytic material in the form of at least one type of metal, and macrocyclic compounds chemically bound to the carbon support and capable of forming complexes with single metal ions of said metal or metals, said method comprising the steps of: i) providing a template capable of acting as pore structure directing agent during formation of a highly porous electrically conducting templated carbon substrate, ii) mixing the template with one or several precursor substances of the catalytic material, the macrocyclic compounds and carbon, iii) exposing the mixture of the template and the precursor substances to a carbonization process during which the precursors react and transform the mixture into a carbonized template composite in winch the carbon part of the composite is chemically bound to macrocyclic compounds present in complexes with the metal or metals.

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention encompass a composition containing a latent catalyst and a compound capable of generating a Bronsted acid with a counterion capable of coordinating and activating the latent catalyst along with one or more monomers which undergo ring open metathesis polymerization (ROMP) and one or more multi-functional crosslinkable molecules when said composition is exposed to a suitable radiation forms a three-dimensional (3D) object. The catalyst system employed therein can be sensitive to oxygen and thus inhibits polymerization in ambient atmospheric conditions. The three-dimensional objects made by this process exhibits improved mechanical properties, particularly, high distortion temperature, impact strength, elongation to break, among others. Accordingly, compositions of this invention are useful as 3D inkjet materials for forming high impact strength objects of various sizes with microscale features lower than 100 microns, among various other uses.

Abstract: Organoamino-polysiloxanes, which have at least three silicon atoms, oxygen atoms, as well as an organoamino group, and methods for making the organoamino-polysiloxanes are disclosed. Methods for depositing silicon and oxygen containing films using the organoamino-polysiloxanes are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a coating composition system suitable for forming a stain resistant and soft tactile texture coating onto a variety of substrate materials including plastic materials, metal materials, ceramic materials, and concrete materials. The coating composition system can be cured under mild curing conditions, and provides the resulting coating with excellent properties in terms of adhesion to the substrates, strength, and abrasion resistance. The present disclosure also provides for a method for preparing the coating composition system, and the use thereof.

Abstract: A thermosetting silicon-containing compound contains one or more of structural units shown by the following general formulae (Sx-1), (Sx-2), and (Sx-3): where R1 represents a monovalent organic group containing both a phenyl group optionally having a substituent and a non-aromatic ring having 3 to 10 carbon atoms; and R2, R3 each represent the R1 or a monovalent organic group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms. Thus, the present invention provides a thermosetting silicon-containing compound usable in a silicon-containing resist underlayer film material capable of achieving contradictory properties of having both alkaline developer resistance and improved solubility in an alkaline stripping liquid containing no hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: Provided is a hydrosilylation reactive composition that can be used to obtain an organopolysiloxane cured product having high adhesiveness and sufficient mechanical strength, and a method for manufacturing a cured product using this composition. The composition comprises: (A) a compound including at least one monovalent hydrocarbon group with an aliphatic unsaturated bond per molecule; (B) a compound including at least two hydrogen atoms bonded to a silicon atom per molecule; (C) a first hydrosilylation catalyst; and (D) a second hydrosilylation catalyst including platinum, rhodium, ruthenium, or iridium and exhibiting activity at a temperature at least 30° C. higher than the temperature at which component (C) exhibits activity. Also provided is a method for conducting a hydrosilylation reaction at two different temperature levels using this composition.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing composite articles composed of a rigid glass, metal or thermoplastic resin substrate and of a silicone elastomer with good mechanical properties and good adhesion between the substrate and the silicone elastomer E such that there is a solid bond between the two parts. The composite articles are used in very diverse fields such as electrical and electronic equipment, motor vehicle and medical equipment, and they may be found, for example, in household appliances, consumer goods, medical equipment and sports and leisure articles.

Abstract: A curable composition is disclosed. The curable composition comprises: (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded aliphatically unsaturated groups per molecule; (B) an organohydrogensiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule; (C) a hydrosilylation-reaction catalyst; (D) a hydrosilylation-reaction inhibitor; and (E) a catalyst different from component (C) and capable of deactivating the (D) hydrosilylation-reaction inhibitor at an elevated temperature of from 50 to 120 C such that components (A) and (B) react in the presence of at least component (C) at the elevated temperature. A process of preparing a coated substrate with the curable composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: A heterofunctional poly(alkyleneoxide) according to the invention contains a first polymer terminus containing a protected, unprotected, or derivatized amine or aminoalkyl functionality and a second polymer terminus containing an unsaturated functionality. Reaction products, derivatives, and methods of making these materials are also described.

Abstract: Composition for use as catalyst in hydrosilylations, comprising at least one platinum compound selected from the group consisting of Pt[(Me2SiCH?CH2)2O]2 and Pt2[(Me2SiCH?CH2)2O]3 and at least one rhodium compound selected from the group consisting of Rh(acac)(CO)2, Rh2(CO)4Cl2, [Rh(cod)Cl]2, Rh(acac)(cod), RhH(CO)(PPh3)3, Rh(CO)(PPh3)(acac), RhCl(CO)(PPh3)2, and Rh-2-ethylhexanoate at a molar ratio of Pt/Rh in the range of 0.1 to 100.

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention encompass a composition containing a latent catalyst and a compound capable of generating a Bronsted acid with a counterion capable of coordinating and activating the latent catalyst along with one or more monomers which undergo ring open metathesis polymerization (ROMP) and one or more multi-functional crosslinkable molecules when said composition is exposed to a suitable radiation forms a three-dimensional (3D) object. The catalyst system employed therein can be sensitive to oxygen and thus inhibits polymerization in ambient atmospheric conditions. The three-dimensional objects made by this process exhibits improved mechanical properties, particularly, high distortion temperature, impact strength, elongation to break, among others. Accordingly, compositions of this invention are useful as 3D inkjet materials for forming high impact strength objects of various sizes with microscale features lower than 100 microns, among various other uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a modified conjugated diene-based polymer, comprising a step of reacting an organometallic compound with a unit based on a modifying agent, in a conjugated diene-based polymer that has a unit based on a conjugated diene compound-containing monomer and a unit based on a modifying agent having a silicon atom, tin atom, germanium atom or phosphorus atom.

Abstract: A method for making long chain hydroxyl terminated polydiorganosiloxanes with low cyclics content via condensation polymerization employs a trifluoromethane sulfonate compound catalyst. The trifluoromethane sulfonate may be complexed with a multidentate ligand.

Abstract: The present invention relates to satin lip compositions including at least one silicone resin comprising at least one T unit, at least one silicone acrylate copolymer, at least one silicone wax, at least one volatile hydrocarbon oil, and at least one non-volatile hydrocarbon oil having a molecular weight greater than 400 g/mol, as well as to methods of making such compositions and methods of applying such compositions to lips.

Abstract: A platinum organosiloxane complex is prepared by a process including 1) combining A) a platinous halide and B) a ketone, and thereafter 2) adding C) a polyorganosiloxane having, per molecule, 2 to 4 silicon bonded terminally unsaturated hydrocarbon groups having from 2 to 6 carbon. The platinum organosiloxane complex prepared by the process is useful as a hydrosilylation catalyst.

Abstract: A resin composition includes: (a) a supported platinum catalyst having a structure shown by the following general formula (1) in which a platinum complex is supported on a surface of an inorganic oxide; and (b) a thermoplastic matrix resin. The resin composition is usable as an addition-reaction catalyst capable of imparting sufficient storability and quick curability to an addition-reaction curable composition. In the formula, L represents a ligand selected from carbon monoxide, an olefin compound, an amine compound, a phosphine compound, an N-heterocyclic carbene compound, a nitrile compound, and an isocyanide compound; and n represents the number of Ls and an integer from 0 to 2.

Abstract: A self-crosslinking compound and coating compositions including the same as well as compositions capable of forming a ketone or carbonyl-hydrazide crosslink at ambient temperatures that utilizes a modified latent cross linker capable of forming a polymer networked in an applied coating.

Abstract: The present application relates to a photo-curable resin composition and a use of the same. The present application can provide a photo-curable resin composition having not only excellent various physical properties such as heat resistance, adhesive force and cohesive force but also an elastic modulus after pre-curing which is suitable for a Dam & Fill process. The photo-curable resin composition may be useful for direct bonding between optical members or as a filling agent of an air gap.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of producing aerogels and composites thereof. In particular, the invention relates to methods of producing silica aerogels and composites thereof. The invention also relates to doped aerogels and doped silica aerogels. The method involves the use of alkaline solutions, and particularly aqueous alkaline solutions, during the aerogel drying process. The method is more energy efficient and cheaper than prior art methods.

Abstract: A method for improving filterability, while maintaining or improving antifoaming performance, of a lubricating oil in an engine or other mechanical component lubricated with the lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil. A method for improving antifoaming performance, while maintaining or improving filterability, of a lubricating oil in an engine or other mechanical component lubricated with the lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil. The formulated oil has a composition including a lubricating oil base stock as a major component, and at least one antifoam agent, as a minor component. A lubricating oil having a composition including a lubricating oil base stock as a major component, and at least one antifoam agent, as a minor component. The antifoam agent is a silicone composition having a highly branched functionalized silicone backbone. The lubricating oils are useful as automotive gear lubricating compositions.

Abstract: One of the purposes of the present invention is to provide an aminoalkyl group-containing siloxane, in particular an aminoalkyl group- and polyoxyalkylene group-containing siloxane, in which an amount of a cyclic siloxane as an impurity contained is decreased, and a method for preparing the same.

Abstract: A curable silicone rubber composition is described for an LED enclosure or packaging. A process for preparing the same and the use thereof are also described. Particularly, the compositions can include at least one tackifier component D, which includes: a) a alkenyl or hydrosilyl group including an isocyanurate compound E, and b) an adhesion-imparting ingredient having at least two functional groups selected from the group consisting of alkenyl, epoxy, alkoxy and hydrosilyl groups, which includes of polysiloxane F and optional coupling agents G.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition containing a fluoroalkyl group, the curable organopolysiloxane composition containing: (A) (R13SiO1/2)a(R22SiO)b(R3SiO3/2)c(SiO2)d where 10 mol % or more of substitution groups are fluoroalkyl groups, other substitution groups are alkyl groups or the like, and a, b, c, and d represent a number satisfying 0?a?0.5, 0?b?0.7, 0?c?1, 0?d?0.7, 0.3?c+d?1, and a+b+c+d=1; (B) R43Si(OSiR42)eOSiR43 where 5 mol % or more of substitution groups are fluoroalkyl groups, and of other R4s, at least two are alkenyl groups; (C) is an organohydrogen polysiloxane; (D) is an effective amount of a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst; and (E) is a solvent. The curable composition provides a high dielectric constant and favorable transparency. A pressure-sensitive adhesive as a cured product thereof, and a display device, are also provided.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition containing a fluoroalkyl group is disclosed. The composition comprises: (A) an organopolysiloxane containing a fluoroalkyl group, having at least two alkenyl groups in a molecule, where 10 mol % or more of all substitution groups on the silicon atoms is a fluoroalkyl group, and the average degree of polymerization is less than 150; (B) an organohydrogen polysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in a molecule at an amount where the silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in the component is 0.1 to 1.0 mol with regard to a total of 1 mol of the alkenyl groups in component (A); (C) an effective amount of a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst; and optionally, (D) a solvent. The composition generally has a high dielectric constant and favorable transparency. A cured product and applications of the composition and the cured product thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane represented by the following average unit formula: (R1SiO3/2)a(XR22SiO1/2)b(O1/2SiR22—Y—R22SiO1/2)c is provided. R1 and R2 each individually represent a C1-C20 alkyl group, C6-C20 aryl group, or C7-C20 aralkyl group. X represents a C2-C12 alkenyl group or a siloxane residue and Y represents a siloxane linking group. Alternatively X represents a C2-C12 alkenyl group or a silphenylene residue and Y represents a silphenylene linking group. Subscript “a” is a number in a range of 0.65 to 0.90, “b” is a number in a range of 0.10 to 0.35, “c” is a number in a range of 0 to 0.10, and “a”+“b”+“c”=1.00. The organopolysiloxane has a siloxane residue or silphenylene residue having a silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atom in an organopolysiloxane resin block. The organopolysiloxane generally exhibits high refractive index and high transparency as well as excellent handleability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to one-component UV and thermal curable temporary adhesives for use in high temperature applications, and particularly to adhesives for the temporary attachment of one substrate to another substrate, the adhesives comprising (i) the partial hydrosilylation reaction product of the reaction between the vinyl groups on 1,3,5,7-tetravinyl-1,3,5,7-tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane and the terminal Si—H hydrogens on a silane or siloxane having terminal Si—H hydrogens, and (ii) a photo and/or thermal radical cure initiator. Also encompassed are assemblies including such an adhesive and methods of using the adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optoelectronic component comprising a semiconductor (1) and a polyorganosiloxane. The polyorganosiloxane is obtainable by crosslinking a composition comprising a first organosiloxane having at least one terminal vinyl group, a second organosiloxane having at least one silicon-hydrogen bond and an alkoxysilane having at least one epoxy group. Additionally specified is a method of producing an optoelectronic component.

Abstract: One of the purposes of the present invention is to provide an emulsion composition which has a small initial diameter and good stability with time and dilution stability. Further, another purpose of the present invention is to provide an emulsion composition which has high adsorption ability to fibers and provides a hydrophilic surface of the fibers.

Abstract: To provide a fluorinated ether composition useful for surface treatment to impart water/oil repellency to the surface of a substrate, a method for producing the fluorinated ether composition, and a coating liquid containing the fluorinated ether composition, as well as a substrate having a surface-treated layer, and a method for producing the same. Said composition comprises at least two fluorinated ether compounds which are represented by A-O-Q-(CbF2bO)d—X—O—B10 and which are different in B10. X is a divalent organic group having no CF2O. B10 is —CH2CH2CH2SiLmRn, —CH2CH(SiLmRn)CH3, —CH2CH?CH2 or —CH?CHCH3. A is a perfluoroalkyl group or group B10. Of the total of group B10 in said composition, the proportion of —CH2CH2CH2SiLmRn is from 90 to 99 mol %, and the proportion of —CH?CHCH3 is from 1 to 10 mol %. L is a hydrolyzable group, and R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group. b is an integer of from 1 to 10, and d is an integer of from 1 to 200.

Abstract: The method for producing a surface-modified base material according to the present invention includes a step of bringing a base material having a polar group present on a surface thereof into contact with a hydrosilane compound having a molecular structure A and having a Si—H group composed of a silicon atom of the molecular structure A and a hydrogen atom bonded to the silicon atom in the presence of a borane catalyst so as to allow a dehydrocondensation reaction to take place between the base material and the compound, thereby forming the base material surface-modified with the molecular structure A. This production method is capable of surface-modifying a base material at a lower temperature in a shorter time than conventional methods and allows a wide variety of options for the form, type, and application of the base material, the mode of the modification reaction, and the type of the molecular structure with which the base material is surface-modified.

Abstract: The present invention provides curable compositions comprising non-tin metal accelerators that accelerate the condensation curing of moisture-curable silicones/non-silicones. In particular, the present invention provides an accelerator comprising metal-arene complexes that are suitable as replacements for organotin in sealant and RTV formulations.

Abstract: A room-temperature-curable silicone rubber composition which exhibits good adhesion to a substrate contacted during curing and which forms a silicone rubber cured product that can be efficiently peeled is disclosed. The room-temperature-curable silicone rubber composition comprises: (A) an organopolysiloxane having in each molecule at least two specified alkoxysilyl-containing groups on silicon atoms in the molecular chain, (B) a diorganodialkoxysilane or partially hydrolyzed condensate thereof, and (C) a condensation-reaction catalyst.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a transparent cross-linked siloxane composition. The composition is a polymerization product of a mixture of a difunctional alkoxysilane precursor materials and a monofunctional alkoxysilane material. The monofunctional alkoxysilane material is from about 1 weight percent to about 50 weight percent of the composition. The mole ratio of the monofunctional alkoxysilane materials to difunctional alkoxysilane precursor materials is from 1 to 4 to about 1 to 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixture of polyalkylsiloxanes obtainable through a hydrosilylation reaction wherein a mixture of monounsaturated olefins is reacted with an amount of one or more polyalkylhydrosiloxanes in the presence of a hydrosilylation catalyst. Furthermore, the invention concerns polyalkylsiloxane comprising alkyl side chains consisting of linear or branched alkyl groups with 40 to 60 carbon atoms, with 16 to 30 carbon atoms, and 6 to 15 carbon atoms. In addition, the present invention relates to water-based compositions suitable for use in metal casting processes as a mold release agent comprising a mixture of polyalkylsiloxanes, a non-ionic surfactant having a HLB value of at least 8, and less than 20 wt.-% of waxes. In addition, the present invention relates to the use of the polyalkylsiloxanes and mixtures of polyalkylsiloxanes.

Abstract: An organosiloxane represented by the following general formula; a curable silicone composition comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups in a molecule; (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least two silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms in a molecule; (C) an adhesion promoter containing the organosiloxane; and (D) a catalyst for hydrosilylation reaction; and a semiconductor device in which a semiconductor element is encapsulated with a cured product of the composition. A novel organosiloxane, a curable silicone composition that contains the novel organosiloxane as an adhesion promoter and that forms a cured product having excellent adhesion to various base materials, and a semiconductor device that is formed by using the composition and that has excellent reliability are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to polysiloxanes which can be obtained by adding at least one monovinyl functional polysiloxane and at least one epoxy functional, monovinyl functional component to a Si—H functional polysiloxane. The invention also relates to the production of polysiloxanes, to compositions containing said polysiloxanes, to the use of the compositions in a coating method and to substrates coated with the composition and to the use of the polysiloxanes as additives for finishing surfaces of hardened compositions with anti-adhesive properties.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a selective and efficient process for the hydrosilylation of compounds containing terminally unsaturated 1,3-dienes using iron-based hydrosilylation catalysts. The resulting 1,2-addition products are useful as precursors for various silicone materials or silane- or silyl/silicone-functionalized polyolefins.

Abstract: An article having antifouling properties and intended to be employed in aquatic uses, in particular marine uses. In particular there is provided an article having antifouling properties and intended to be employed in aquatic uses which comprises: a) a support, b) optionally, at least one primer coat on said support comprising at least one anticorrosive product, c) optionally, at least one intermediate primer coat promoting adhesion between the coats, d) at least one adhesion-promoting coat or tie coat, deposited on said primer coat or on said support when the primer coat is absent, and e) at least one antifouling coat or topcoat, deposited on said adhesion-promoting coat or tie coat.

Abstract: Defoamer compositions contain a) a two-stage hydrosilylation product of one or more M4HQ or M3HTphenyl starting materials with a hydrosilylatable composition containing ?-methylstyrene, and then with a linear or branched organopolysiloxane bearing at least two hydrosilylatable groups; b) a silicone resin; and c) silica. The defoamers are particularly useful in machine laundering and dishwashing compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising a binder which comprises at least one alkoxy-functional polysiloxane, and at least one crosslinking catalyst, the crosslinking catalyst representing a silicon-containing guanidine compound, and also, optionally, an alkoxysilane as crosslinker.

Abstract: A composition comprises (A) a condensation reaction catalyst, (B) a polyorganosiloxane having an average, per molecule, of at least two hydrolyzable substituents, (C) a crosslinker, and (D) a thermally conductive filler. The polyorganosiloxane may be silanol terminated, and the crosslinker may be an alkoxysilylhydrocarbylene functional polyorganosiloxane. The composition is capable of reacting via condensation reaction to form a thermally conductive product. The composition and product are useful for thermal management in (opto)electronics applications.

Abstract: To provide a method for producing a silicon compound, whereby a hydrosilylation reaction of a compound having a 2-propenyl group, can be conducted with high selectivity by a simple and easy method. The method for producing a silicon compound comprises reacting a compound (3) having a group represented by —CH2CH?CH2 and a silicon compound (4) having an H—Si bond in the presence of a transition metal catalyst (C) and a compound (D) having a group represented by —S(?O)— to obtain a compound (5) having a group represented by —CH2CH2CH2Si?.

Abstract: A method for preparing a reaction product includes: steps (1) and (2). Step (1) is contacting, at a temperature from 200° C. to 1400° C., a first ingredient including a silane of formula HaRbSiX(4-a-b), where subscript a is an integer from 0 to 4, subscript b is 0 or 1, a quantity (a+b)<4, each R is independently a monovalent organic group, and each X is independently a halogen atom, with the proviso that when the quantity (a+b)<4, then the ingredient further includes H2; with a spinel catalyst including copper; thereby forming a reactant. Step (2) is contacting the reactant with a second ingredient including an organohalide at a temperature from 100° C. to 600° C.; thereby forming the reaction product and a spent reactant. The reaction product is distinct from the silane used in step (1). The method may be used to prepare diorganodihalosilanes from silicon tetrahalides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polysiloxane polyether copolymers which comprise at least one (polyether) moiety which comprises at least one unit —O—C(O)—O—, to a process for the production of the polysiloxane polyether copolymers, and also to the use of the polysiloxane polyether copolymers as stabilizers in the production of polyurethane foams, and also to polyurethane foams and items therefrom which are obtainable through the process.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein are related to methods for processing substrates such as silicon substrates. In some cases, the method may provide the ability to passivate a silicon surface at relatively low temperatures and/or in the absence of a solvent. Methods described herein may be useful in the fabrication of a wide range of devices, including electronic devices such as photovoltaic devices, solar cells, organic light-emitting diodes, sensors, and the like.

Abstract: A silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive composition is provided comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl-containing organic groups, (B) a polyorganosiloxane comprising R23SiO1/2 and SiO4/2 units in a molar ratio of 0.5 to 1.0, (C) a polyorganohydrogensiloxane containing at least three Si—H groups, (D) a platinum group metal base catalyst, and (E) an adhesion promoting compound containing at least one recurring unit of formula (3) and at least one Si—H group.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a dry silicone gel. The dry silicone gel comprises a base polymer having a vinyl-silicone group, a crosslinker, and a chain extender. The dry silicone gel may be made by reacting (a) a first set of components comprising a base polymer having a vinyl-silicone group and an addition cure catalyst with (b) a second set of components comprising a crosslinker, a chain extender, and additional base polymer. In certain circumstances, the base polymer and additional base polymer are vinyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxane.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a dry silicone gel. The dry silicone gel comprises a base polymer having a vinyl-silicone group, a crosslinker, and a chain extender. The dry silicone gel may be made by reacting (a) a first set of components comprising a base polymer having a vinyl-silicone group and an addition cure catalyst with (b) a second set of components comprising a crosslinker, a chain extender, and additional base polymer. In certain circumstances, the base polymer and additional base polymer are vinyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxane.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a dry silicone gel. The dry silicone gel comprises a base polymer having a vinylsilicone group, a crosslinker, and a chain extender. The dry silicone gel may be made by reacting (a) a first set of components comprising a base polymer having a vinylsilicone group and an addition cure catalyst with (b) a second set of components comprising a crosslinker, a chain extender, and additional base polymer. In certain circumstances, the base polymer and additional base polymer are vinyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxane.