Abstract: Provided is a curable silicone rubber composition, including: (A) an organopolysiloxane containing two or more silicon atom-bonded aliphatic unsaturated groups within each molecule, and containing a phenyl group and/or cyclohexyl group, (B) an organopolysiloxane resin with a three dimensional network structure consisting essentially of Q units and M units, and containing one or more phenyl groups and/or cyclohexyl groups, (C) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, and (D) a platinum group metal-based catalyst, in which the component (B) exists in a quantity that represents from 20 to 80% by mass of the combination of the component (A) and the component (B), and in the component B, the quantity of low molecular weight substances, for which the weight average molecular weight measured by GPC and calculated against polystyrene standards is not greater than 500, is not greater than 5%.

Abstract: An asymmetric siloxane is made by reacting a silicone having the formula MHDxM?H where MH is R1R2HSiO1/2, M?H is R4R5HSiO1/2 and x is an integer 0?x?10 under selective hydrosilylation conditions in the presence of a precious metal hydrosilylation catalyst, with a first olefinic compound an in a second step, a monohydridosiloxane produced in the first step is reacted under hydrosilylating conditions with another olefinic compound different from the first olefinic compound.

Abstract: A silicone adhesive having (A) an organopolysiloxane partial condensate of (i) a diorganopolysiloxane end-capped with a hydroxyl radical and (ii) an organopolysiloxane copolymer having hydroxyl radicals and having R33SiO1/2 units and SiO4/2 units wherein R3 is hydroxyl or a monovalent hydrocarbon radical, (B) a silane or siloxane compound having a silicon atom-bonded alkoxy radical and/or an epoxy radical, and (C) a crosslinking agent exhibits pressure-sensitive adhesion and permanent adhesion.

Abstract: An extremely durable, stable and fast-curing elastomeric composition suitable for coating all types of architectural glass is disclosed.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to significantly improve weather resistance over a long period of time of the cured product of the invention, while maintaining physical properties, such as tensile properties and rubber-like elasticity, at levels required of sealing compositions for use in general buildings. The curable composition of the invention is a curable composition which comprises a vinyl polymer having a reactive silicon containing group (a), such as a (meth) acrylic polymer having a reactive silicon containing group, a polyoxyalkylene polymer having a reactive silicon containing group (b), such as a polyoxypropylene having a reactive silicon containing group, and a plasticizer having an acrylic component (c), such as an acrylic polymer, and is reacted and crosslinked in the presence of moisture to provide a rubbery cured product.

Abstract: Addition crosslinkable organopolysiloxane compositions employ specific rhodium catalysts. The compositions exhibit storage stability and crosslink effectively to provide highly transparent and colorless organopolysiloxane elastomers.

Abstract: A green product for use in fabricating a ceramic article comprises a ceramic powder immobilized within a silicone matrix, wherein the silicone matrix comprises one or more cross linked or polymerized silicone monomers and/or oligomers, wherein the one or more cross linked or polymerized silicone monomers and/or oligomers have a alkenyl reactive functional group and a hydride reactive functional group. Processes for forming a green product and a ceramic core with the silicone monomers and/or oligomers are also disclosed.

Abstract: Self-adhesive, addition cross-linking silicone-rubber blends which have good adhesion to substrates but which release from molds used to prepare molded parts from them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substances, crosslinkable by attachment of an Si-bonded hydrogen atom to an aliphatic multiple bond, which comprise at least one compound of the formula R3P(O)(OH)2 ??(III) and/or the derivatives thereof, R3 being an optionally substituted hydrocarbon radical which can be interrupted by heteroatoms.

Abstract: A flexible bakeware compound includes an addition-cured silicone polymer with approximately 0.1 to 15 weight percent of polytetrafluoroethylene. More specifically, the compound preferably includes a methyl vinyl silicone polymer from about 40 to 70 weight percent, a filler from about 5 to 50 weight percent, chloro platanic acid from about 0.1 to 5 weight percent, and polytetrafluoroethylene in an amount of about 6 weight percent. A flexible bakeware container is also provided that includes a receiving channel in a shoulder of the baking container. A carrier is received by the receiving channel to add rigidity to the shoulder, thereby enabling a user to more easily carry the flexible baking container.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition includes: (A) a straight-chain organopolysiloxane having per molecule at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups and at least one silicon-bonded aryl group; (B) a branched-chain organopolysiloxane with siloxane units represented by the following general formula: RSiO3/2, where R is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, and having per molecule at least one silicon-bonded alkenyl group and at least one silicon-bonded aryl group; (C) an organopolysiloxane having in one molecule at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms; and (D) a hydrosilylation catalyst; and a semiconductor device with a semiconductor element coated with a cured body of the aforementioned composition.

Abstract: A curable composition comprises a fluoropolymer, a silicone having a plurality of vinyl groups, a silicone having a plurality of Si—H groups, and a hydrosilation catalyst. Reaction products of the curable composition are used as release materials for release liners and adhesive articles.

Abstract: An adhesive comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane containing, on average, at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups in a molecule, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing, on average, at least two SiH groups in a molecule, (C) a calcium carbonate powder surface treated with a paraffinic compound and having a specific surface area of up to 6 m2/g, and (D) a platinum group metal catalyst is fully adherent to silicone rubber and shelf stable.

Abstract: The invention concerns crosslinkable silicone compositions, useful for forming water-repellent and release coating for flexible heat-sensitive support. Said compositions comprise crosslinking polyorganosiloxanes (POS) bearing ?Si—H units and unsaturated POS, for example ?Si-Vi vinyl-containing POS, capable of reacting with the crosslinking agent by polyaddition, in the presence of platinum to form a release crosslinked coat on the flexible support. The invention aims at instantaneously enabling low platinum content crosslinking of such silicone compositions, coated at high speed. Therefor, the invention provides for the use of particular crosslinking agents consisting of hydrogenated POS comprising at least three hydrogen atoms bound to the silicon located at chain end and in the chain. The invention also concerns solvent-free or emulsion-type silicone compositions comprising the ?Si-Vi POS (I.1), the crosslinking agent ?Sl-H POS (l.2) and the platinum catalyst among others.

Abstract: Self-adhesive addition-crosslinking silicone compositions, contain two adhesion promoters, a first, multinuclear aromatic compound containing at least one moiety of aliphatic unsaturation, and a low viscosity organopolysiloxane having at least one terminal, silicon-bonded hydrogen. The addition curable materials exhibit strong adhesion to substrates, even substrates which have exhibited problematic adhesion to silicone elastomers in the past.

Abstract: A thermal interface material composition including a blend of a polymer matrix and a thermally conductive filler having particles having a maximum particle diameter no greater than about 25 microns, wherein the polymer matrix includes an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule, an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule and a hydrosilyation catalyst comprising a transition metal, wherein the transition metal is present in an amount of from about 10 to about 20 ppm by weight based on the weight of the non-filler components and the molar ratio of the silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms to the silicon-bonded alkenyl groups ranges from about 1 to about 2. A method is also provided.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition capable of forming cured products of superior optical transmittance exhibiting little heat-induced yellowing over time. A semiconductor device having semiconductor elements encapsulated in a cured product of the composition. The composition includes (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule and bearing silicon-bonded aryl groups, whose content relative to all silicon-bonded organic groups is not less than 40 mol %, (B) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, and (C) an organosiloxane oligomer complex of platinum, where the oligomer has not more than eight silicon atoms per molecule and bears silicon-bonded alkenyl groups and silicon-bonded aryl groups.

Abstract: An addition reaction-curable liquid silicone rubber composition includes an organopolysiloxane containing at least one Si-bonded vinyl group only at each end of its backbone and having a viscosity of from 1 to 1,000 Pa·s at 25° C., an organopolysiloxane containing at least two Si-bonded vinyl groups only in side chains on its backbone and having a viscosity of from 0.1 to 100 Pa·s at 25° C., the amount of siloxane units bonded to the vinyl groups being from 2 to 20 mole % of its total siloxane units, finely divided silica having a specific surface area of at least 50 m2/g, hexamethyldisilazane, water, an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least two Si-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, and a hydrosilation catalyst. Another addition reaction-curable liquid silicone rubber composition additionally includes a specific non-functional dimethylpolysiloxane.

Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures comprising polymers containing hydrogen-siloxane groups and fluoride, in addition to the use of said mixtures as a dental scaling varnish and fluoridation varnish and as a desensitising agent, in addition to the use of said mixtures as a protective covering for glasionomer cement fillings.

Abstract: An asymmetric siloxane is made by reacting a silicone having the formula MHDxM?H where MH is R1R2HSiO1/2, M?H is R4R5HSiO1/2 and x is an integer 0?x?10 under selective hydrosilylation conditions in the presence of a precious metal hydrosilylation catalyst, with a first olefine compound and in a second step, a monohydridosiloxane produced in the first step is reacted under hydrosilylating condtions with another olefine compound different from the first olefine compound.

Abstract: Curable fluoropolyether compositions comprising (a) a polyfluorodialkenyl compound, (b) a fluorinated organohydrogenpolysiloxane, (c) a platinum catalyst, (d) hydrophobic silica powder, and (e) a tackifier in the form of a specific silicon compound cure to thermoplastic resins to form a tight bond within a short time and are readily releasable from metal molds.

Abstract: Provided is a curable silicone rubber composition, comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane containing two or more aliphatic unsaturated bonds within each molecule, having a viscosity at 25° C. within a range from 10 to 100,000 mm2/s, and containing a phenyl group and/or cyclohexyl group, (B) an organopolysiloxane with a resin structure comprising SiO2 units and (R1)3SiO0.5 units (wherein, each R1 represents, independently, a vinyl group, an allyl group, or a monovalent hydrocarbon group that contains no aliphatic unsaturated bonds, provided one or more of all the R1 groups within this component (B) represent, independently, a phenyl group or a cyclohexyl group), (C) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, and (D) a platinum group metal-based catalyst, wherein the component (B) exists in a quantity that represents from 20 to 80% by mass of the combination of the component (A) and the component (B).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a thermal addition curable solventless silicone release composition having a reduced coefficient of friction and improved slip characteristics. The invention is also directed to a method for producing a thermal addition curable solventless silicone release composition on a substrate by applying the thermal addition curable solventless release composition of the invention to a substrate and curing the coating on the substrate using heat. The invention is further directed to a thermal addition curable solventless silicone release coated article having a reduced coefficient of friction and improved slip characteristics.

Abstract: A cross-linkable and cross-linked organosilicon polymer which is prepared from a mixture of a reactive polysiloxane resin having both reactive carbon-carbon double bonds and silicone-hydrogen groups, characterized by alternating structures of polycyclic polyene residue and cyclic (or tetrahedral) polysiloxane residue, and either vinyl terminated fluorine-containing polysiloxane or vinyl terminated phenyl-substituted siloxane. In an alternative embodiment, the polymer comprises a mixture of vinyl terminated phenyl-substituted polysiloxane and vinyl functional fluorosilicone elastomer with the cross-linkable and cross linked organosilicon polymer.

Abstract: Methods for making homogenized cosmetic formulations comprising a silicone gel.

Abstract: Highly branched alkenyl-functional organopolysiloxane polymers are highly efficient antimisting additives for use in the preparation of silicone release coatings in high speed coating operations. The antimisting additives are miscible with the crosslinkable silicone coating components and produce storage stable compositions which can be used to provide coatings with good release properties.

Abstract: Silicone-based polymers and polymeric compositions, methods of preparation of the silicone-based polymers and polymeric compositions, and methods of use thereof with high intensity applications are presented.

Abstract: A one-component or single component cure system for a polysiloxane product is provided. The cure system includes a siloxane reagent that has an unsaturated organic functional group for reacting with a crosslinking reagent. The cure system also has a crosslinking reagent that has a silicon hydride group for crosslinking with the unsaturated organic group of the siloxane reagent. Either the unsaturated functional group of the siloxane reagent, the silicon hydride group of the crosslinking reagent, or both are sterically hindered. The siloxane reagent and the sterically hindered silicon hydride crosslinking reagent are mixed together in the presence of a catalyst reagent to form the one-component cure system. Methods of making the polysiloxane product are also provided.

Abstract: Organosilicon compounds having at least one ?SiH unit per molecule are functionalized via heterogeneous catalysis into, for example, epoxidized POS by hydrosilylation between an ethylenically unsaturated epoxide such as VCMX and a hydrogenated POS of the MDD?M type with M=R3SiO1/2, D=R2—SiO2/2, D?=RH=SiO2/2, in which R=alkyl, and wherein the viscosity of the final product is controlled, i.e., to limit the parasitic reactions of cationic polymerization by opening of heterocycles, resulting in partial or total gelling of the reaction mixture, said hydrosilylation characteristically being carried out in the presence of at least one inorganic non-nucleophilic base and, optionally, water.

Abstract: An RTV seal forming silicone composition has a silicone base material that includes a lipophilic secondary phase insoluble in the silicone base material upon cure thereof. The resulting silicone has a shear adhesion strength as measured by transverse displacement of less than 50 pounds per square inch allowing for polymerized silicone removal without damage to an oil pan assembly.

Abstract: Method for preparation of an aqueous emulsion from a curable silicone composition consisting of (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups, (B) an organohydrogensiloxane, and (C) a curing catalyst, said method being characterized by (i) continuously supplying component (A), component (B) and component (C), or a mixture of components (A) and (B) and component (C) through individual inlet ports into a continuous mixer and mixing said components at a temperature not exceeding 10° C., (ii) continuously supplying the obtained mixture and (D) an aqueous solution of a surface-active agent to an emulsifier, and emulsifying the components at a temperature not exceeding 20° C. An apparatus for the preparation of an aqueous emulsion of a curable silicone composition comprising of a continuous mixer for mixing components (A) through (C), a distribution unit connected to the lower part of the mixer, and an emulsifier.

Abstract: The invention concerns a silicone composition crosslinkable into elastomer by hydrosilylation, in the presence of carbene-based metal catalysts. The invention aims at providing a composition of that type, stable over long periods at room temperature (one day to several months), without loss of its characteristic of being heat-curable by hydrosilylation and without generating secondary isomerization or coloring reactions. The invention is characterised in that the composition comprises: a polyorganovinylsiloxane(polydimethyl)(methylvinyl) siloxane; a polyorganohydrogenosiloxane; a platinum catalyst formed by a complex of formula C3 and optionally an acetylene crosslinking inhibitor, optionally a siliceous filler. The invention also concerns novel hydrosilylation catalysts of the metal complex type of formula C3 above.

Abstract: A silicone composition useful especially for the production of varnishes applicable to substrates whose coefficient of friction it is sought to reduce. The object is to provide an anti-friction silicone varnish for textiles coated with silicone elastomers which is economic and adhesive, provides the desired slip, resists soiling and is shiny. This object is achieved by a crosslinkable silicone composition containing two silicones A and B which react with one another in the presence of a catalyst C to allow crosslinking, and a particulate component D selected from the group comprising powdered (co)polyamides—preferably (co)polyamides 6, 12 and 6/12. The (co)polyamide particles are of substantially rounded shape and the mean particle diameter ?md is between 0.1 and 200 ?m, preferably between 5 and 100 ?m and particularly preferably between 10 and 50 ?m. Also disclosed is a varnishing process and a composite containing the varnished substrate.

Abstract: A cross-linkable and cross-linked organosilicon polymer which is prepared from a mixture of a reactive polysiloxane resin having both reactive carbon-carbon double bonds and silicone-hydrogen groups, characterized by alternating structures of polycyclic polyene residue and cyclic (or tetrahedral) polysiloxane residue, and either vinyl terminated fluorine-containing polysiloxane or vinyl terminated phenyl-substituted siloxane. In an alternative embodiment, the polymer comprises a mixture of vinyl terminated phenyl-substituted polysiloxane and vinyl functional fluorosilicone elastomer with the cross-linkable and cross linked organosilicon polymer. In an alternative embodiment, the polymer comprises vinyl functional polydimethyl siloxane, and preferably high molecular weight methyl divinyl siloxane, with or without phenyl substituted siloxane.

Abstract: Provided is a curable composition including (A) an addition reaction product of (a) a compound with 2 silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms within each molecule, having a general formula (1): wherein, A is a bivalent group represented by a formula (2): (wherein, R? represents an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and n represents an integer from 0 to 100), or a group having a structural formula (3): and each R represents an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and (b) a polycyclic hydrocarbon with 2 addition reactive carbon-carbon double bonds within each molecule, said addition reaction product containing at least two addition reactive carbon-carbon double bonds in each molecule, (B) a compound with at least 3 silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms within each molecule, and (C) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst.

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: The present invention relates to a novel silicone rubber material. The feedstocks for preparing the silicone rubber are a crosslinkable siloxane, a methylsiloxane resin and a cross-linking agent. This material is in solid state and has a high adhesivity. The present invention further relates to a process for preparing said silicone rubber material and uses in the area of self-adhesives with skid-prevention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyorganosiloxanes and polyorganosilanes of high purity by an addition reaction of siloxanes and/or silanes which contain at least one H—Si group with compounds having olefinic double bonds in the presence of a platinum catalyst and optionally further additional components, wherein the reaction is carried out in the presence of a platinum(0) complex catalyst which was dissolved in a solvent before addition to the reaction medium and to whose solution an effective amount of at least one unsaturated hydrocarbon having 2 to 6 carbon atoms was added.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a new class of chemoselective polymer materials. In particular, the invention relates to linear polycarbosilane compounds for use in various analytical applications involving sorbent polymer materials, including chromatoghraphy, chemical trapping, analyte collection, and chemical sensor applications.

Abstract: Liquid silicone rubber coating compositions which include specific amounts of an organopolysiloxane bearing at least two alkenyl groups, an organohydrogenpolysiloxane bearing at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms, a crosslinking reaction catalyst which is an organic peroxide, a finely divided silica and a tackifier have a good coatability even when not diluted with a solvent. In airbags obtained by coating such a composition onto a woven base fabric and curing the applied composition, the cured coat does not delaminate during airbag inflation, thus minimizing inflator gas leakage and resulting in excellent inflation time sustainability.

Abstract: Branched, alkenyl-functional organopolysiloxanes prepared by reacting an organic compound having at least two aliphatic double bonds with an organopolysiloxane having more than one Si-bonded hydrogen atom, in the presence of a hydrosilylation catalyst, and in a stoichiometric ratio of aliphatic double bonds to Si-bonded hydrogen such that an alkenyl-functional product is obtained, function as highly effective antimisting additives in the high speed coating of substrates with crosslinkable silicone compositions.

Abstract: Addition-crosslinking silicone resin compositions containing selected high functionality addition curable organosilicon compounds can be cured at relatively low temperatures and can produce highly transparent, hard polymers which are suitable for many uses, in particular for the potting or embedding of electrical componts such as LEDs.

Abstract: Branched organopolysiloxanes prepared by reacting an organic compound having minimally three aliphatically unsaturated groups with a stoichiometric excess of an organopolysiloxane having terminal Si-bonded hydrogen is effective as an antimisting additive in the high speed coating of substrates with silicone compositions. The antimisting additives may also be equilibrated with linear, branched, or cyclic organopolysiloxanes.

Abstract: When an air bag is prepared by laying a pair of silicone rubber-impregnated and/or coated base fabric pieces one on the other, with the coated surfaces of the pieces inside, and joining peripheral portions of the pieces together to form a bag, an addition reaction curing type silicone rubber composition which cures into a silicone rubber having an elongation at break of at least 1000% is used as a sealer and applied to the peripheral portions of the base fabric pieces, thereby achieving improved adhesion therebetween.

Abstract: Addition crosslinkable organopolysiloxane compositions which cure to organopolysiloxane elastomers of high elongation at break and high tear resistance contain a high viscosity, alkenyl-terminated, and substantially pendant alkenyl group-free organopolysiloxane, an organopolysiloxane having pendant alkenyl groups and optionally alkenyl-terminal groups, an Si—H functional crosslinker, and a hydrosilylation catalyst.

Abstract: Provided is a curable organopolysiloxane composition which includes (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least 2 alkenyl groups bonded to silicon atoms within each molecule, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least 2 hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms within each molecule, (C) gallium and/or an alloy thereof, with a melting point within a range from 0 to 70° C., optionally (D) a heat conductive filler with an average particle size within a range from 0.1 to 100 ?m, (E) a platinum based catalyst, and (F) an addition reaction control agent. The composition is useful as a material capable of forming a layer with excellent thermal conductivity that is sandwiched between a heat generating electronic component and a heat radiating member.

Abstract: Branched organosilicon compounds bearing aliphatic multiple bonds, prepared by reacting a branched organosilicon compound having Si-bonded hydrogen atoms with an organosiloxane or organopolysiloxane having terminal aliphatic multiple bonds and optionally equilibrating with further organopolysiloxanes are useful as antimisting additives in the high speed coating of substrates with crosslinkable silicone compositions.

Abstract: A novel organosiloxane polymer is obtained by addition reaction of an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, an alkenyl-containing organopolysiloxane and an unsaturated compound of formula (3) or (4). Using the organosiloxane polymer, a photo-curable resin composition is prepared which can be exposed to radiation having a wide range of wavelength and developed to form a pattern.

Abstract: The addition of silicone rubber fine particles to a composition comprising an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups, an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least three SiH groups and a catalyst yields a composition which when coated onto any substrate, forms a coating whose surface is extremely reduced in gloss and highly uniform. Using the coating of the composition as a release sheet, synthetic resin sheets having matte surfaces can be readily manufactured.

Abstract: A silicone adhesive comprises (A) a reaction mixture obtained by subjecting a partially condensed mixture of (i) a hydroxy-terminated diorganopolysiloxane and (ii) an organopolysiloxane copolymer having hydroxyl and alkenyl radicals and comprising R33SiO1/2 units and SiO2 units, and (iii) a silicon compound having a silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atom and a silicon atom-bonded alkoxy radical to addition reaction in the presence of a platinum catalyst and (B) a crosslinking agent. The silicone adhesive exhibits at the initial a tackiness sufficient to fixedly secure a substrate. By press bonding another substrate to the adhesive-bearing substrate and heating them, the substrates can be firmly bonded together.