Abstract: The invention relates to a self-curing, photochemically or thermally curable resinous dental composition based on polymerisable polysiloxanes, to a process for its preparation and to its use for the preparation of pasty, self-curing, photochemically or thermally curable dental materials. Said composition is obtainable by hydrolytic condensation of one or more hydrolytically condensable silicon compounds, 1 to 100 mol %, based on monomeric compounds, of silanes of the general formula: Y.sub.n- SiX.sub.m R.sub.4-(n+m) and/or {X.sub.n R.sub.k Si?R.sup.2 (A).sub.l !.sub.4-(n+k) }.sub.x B being selected. The radicals A, X, Y, R.sup.2, R' and R are identical or different and have the following meaning: A=O, S, PR', POR', NHC(O)O or NHC(O)ONR', B=a straight-chain or branched organic radical which is derived from a compound B' having at least one (for l=1 and A=NHC(O)O or NHC(O)NR') or at least two C.dbd.C double bonds and 5 to 50 carbon atoms, R=alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, alkylaryl or arylalkyl, R'=H, alkyl or aryl, R.

Abstract: The present invention relates to radiation curable silicone vinyl ethers and methods for preparing silicone vinyl ethers. More particularly, the present invention relates compositions containing vinyl ether functional silicones and to the preparation and use of silicone vinyl ethers which are curable by addition of photocleavable acids and exposure to ultraviolet or electron beam radiation.

Abstract: An RTV sealant composition of a polymer with silicon-containing endgroups with at least two silicon-bonded alkoxy groups, a titanium catalyst of the formulaTi(OR.sup.2).sub.(4-y) (OR.sup.3).sub.ywhere each R.sup.2 is a monovalent tertiary aliphatic hydrocarbon radical and a monovalent branched-secondary aliphatic hydrocarbon radical, each R.sup.3 is a monovalent linear aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms per radical, y has an average value of from 0 to 1 inclusive, a filler, and an alkoxysilane having at least two silicon-bonded alkoxy groups. These sealant compositions exhibit a rapid formation of green strength, cure rapidly, and do not yellow or discolor.

Abstract: Epoxy-polysiloxane polymer compositions of this invention are prepared by combining a resin component with a hardener component. The resin component comprises a non-aromatic epoxy resin ingredient and a polysiloxane ingredient. The hardener component comprises an amine and optionally an organotin catalyst. The composition can also include aggregates, pigments, and other additives depending on the particular end use. The composition is prepared using a sufficient amount of water to promote hydrolysis of the polysiloxane and the polycondensation of the silanols produced by such hydrolysis. In its cured form, the epoxy-polysiloxane composition exists as a uniformly dispersed arrangement of linear epoxy chain fragments that are cross-linked with a continuous polysiloxane polymer chain, thereby forming a non-interpenetrating polymer network chemical structure that has substantial advantages over conventional epoxy systems.

Abstract: A curable organosiloxane composition useable as a silicone die attach adhesive, an electrically conductive silicone rubber composition each comprising a composition that cures through both addition and condensation reactions, that will not impair wire bondability to a semiconductor chip or lead frame after the semiconductor chip has been bonded to a substrate or package; and semiconductor devices in which the semiconductor chip is bonded to its substrate or package using the curable organosiloxane composition and in which the semiconductor device that evidences high reliability by virtue of the use of the curable organosiloxane composition.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin or coating composition contains (a) a film-forming polyol resin, (b) a curing agent reactive with the polyol resin, (c) a hydrolyzate/polycondensate of tri- or tetraalkoxysilane, and (d) a catalyst for promoting the reaction between the polyol resin (a) and the curing agent (b).

Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of optionally alkoxylated polyorganosiloxane (POS) resins by non-hydrolytic condensation. The object is to provide a process which offers the possibility of controlling the crosslinking. This object, inter alia, is achieved by the process according to the invention, which makes provision for carrying out a non-hydrolytic condensation reaction between alkoxysilyl units (Mo1) and halogenosilyl units (Mo2), both of which are carried by identical or different silanes, in the presence of a catalyst of the Lewis acid type, said condensation reaction generating essentially .tbd.Si--O--Si.tbd. linkages and coproducts XR (X=halogen).

Abstract: Provided is a process for the preparation of polyorganosiloxanes containing unsaturated functions. A polyorganohydrogenosiloxane (A) containing at least 0.1 mol % of hydrogen atoms linked directly to the silicon is reacted with at least a stoichiometric amount of a hydrocarbon compound (B) having at least one ethylenic or acetylenic unsaturation, in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a dehydrogenative condensation catalyst comprising a metal complex of formula (I): L.sub.n MR.sub.x Y.sub.y. M represents a metal chosen from titanium, zirconium and hafnium; the symbols L are the same or different and represent a hydrocarbon ligand of the metal M, the said ligand donating from 3 to 8 .pi.-electrons to the valence shell of the said metal; n is an integer ranging from 0 to 3; the symbols R are the same or different and represent a hydrocarbon or organosilicon ligand of the metal M, the ligand being a .sigma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds containing alkoxysilane and hydantoin groups and corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents identical or different organic groups which are inert to isocyanate groups below 100.degree. C., provided that at least one of these groups is an alkoxy group,Z represents COOR.sub.1 or an aromatic ring,R represents the residue obtained by removing the isocyanate groups from an organic monomeric polyisocyanate, a polyisocyanate adduct or an NCO prepolymer,R.sub.1 represents an organic group which is inert to isocyanate groups at a temperature of 100.degree. C. or less,R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are identical or different and represent hydrogen or organic groups which are inert to isocyanate groups at a temperature of 100.degree. C. or less,n is an integer from 1 to 8 andm has an average value of 1.5 to 6.The present invention also relates to the use of these compounds for the preparation coatings, sealants and adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hardenable organopolysiloxane composition having a viscosity of less than 30,000 Poise at 25.degree. C. comprising (A) 30 to 75 wt % of a silicone resin, (B) 70 to 25 wt % of a mercapto functional organopolysiloxane, (C) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of (A)+(B) of a mercapto functional organosilane, and (D) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of (A)+(B) of a condensation catalyst. The present invention also relates to an article of manufacture obtained by applying the hardenable organopolysiloxane composition to a substrate, exposing the composition and substrate to high energy radiation, and then applying a solid support to the coated substrate.

Abstract: Novel rubber-modified rigid silicone resins are disclosed. The novel resins are the copolymerized reaction product of (A) an organosilicon composition selected from the group consisting (I) an organosilicone resin, (II) hydrolyzable precursors of (I), and an hydrolyzate of (II) and (B) an silicone rubber. The novel rubber-modified rigid silicone resins of the invention show remarkably high fracture toughness, K.sub.Ic, and critical strain energy release rate G.sub.Ic.

Abstract: The specification describes and claims a composition curable in presence of atmospheric moisture to an elastomeric body, comprising (A) the product formed by mixing a polymeric material having at least two groups bonded to silicon which are hydroxyl or hydrolysable (eg alkoxy) groups and an alkoxysilane curative and (B) a compound according to the general formula M?OR!.sub.x ?OR'!.sub.y where M represents a metal having a valency of 4 selected from Group IVB of the Periodic Table and is preferably titanium, x has a value from 0 to 1, y has a value from 3 to 4 and (x+y)=4, R' represents a monovalent tertiary aliphatic hydrocarbon group and R represents a monovalent linear aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms which is different from R'. Preferred compounds (B) are those in which R' represents C(R.sup.2 R.sup.3 R.sup.4) in which each of R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: The longevity of a surface driving oil layer on a room temperature vulcanizable silicone sealant is increased by adding zinc oxide to a non-acidic composition and exposing the composition to atmospheric moisture which forms the surface drying oil layer on an air exposed surface.

Abstract: A organopolysiloxane composition suited to automobile oil seals is provided, which includes (A) a diorganopolysiloxane having a viscosity at 25.degree. C. of 25 to 1,000,000 cSt blocked with a hydroxyl group at both ends of its molecular chain; (B) an iminoxysilane having the formula (1):(R.sup.1).sub.4-n Si?--O--N.dbd.C(R.sup.1).sub.2 !.sub.n (1)wherein R.sup.1 are an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent saturated hydrocarbon group, and n is 3 or 4; (C) an amino group-containing hydrolyzable silane having the formula (2):H.sub.2 N--R.sup.2 --NH--R.sup.2 --Si(--O--R.sup.3).sub.3 (2)wherein R.sup.2 are an unsubstituted or substituted divalent saturated hydrocarbon group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R.sup.3 are a monovalent saturated hydrocarbon group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and (D) a curing catalyst. The composition is able to maintain a low foamability even when dispersed or dissolved in automobile oils, and is cured to provide an automobile oil seal.

Abstract: The invention relates to catalysts for the preparation and processing of polyorganosiloxanes, in particular for processing silicone resins, for example for solvent-free production of mica insulating materials. The catalysts are silanized organometallic compounds.

Abstract: A room-temperature-curable silicone elastomer composition obtained from diorganopolysiloxane that is endblocked by silanol at both molecular chain terminals and diorganopolysiloxane that is endblocked at one molecular chain terminal by silanol and at the other terminal by trialkylsiloxy; an alkoxy functional silane; an organopolysiloxane resin; a curing catalyst; and a diorganopolysiloxane that contains at least 2 carboxyl groups. The room-temperature-curable silicone elastomer composition has an excellent pre-cure workability and cures into a low-modulus, high-elongation silicone elastomer.

Abstract: A method for producing a semiconducting material by subjecting a hydrosilane monomer to dehydrogenative condensation followed by thermal decomposition is disclosed. The hydrosilane monomer may be a hydromonosilane, a hydrodisilane or a hydrotrisilane. The dehydrogenative condensation is conducted in the presence of a catalyst that contains at least one metal or metal compound of Groups 3B, 4B and 8 of the Periodic Table. The catalyst may be used in conjunction with a silane compound or a metal hydride. The semiconducting material that is formed may have a silicon content of 70 atomic % or more.

Abstract: A non-corrosive translucent room temperature vulcanizable silicone composition consists essentially of an alkyl alkoxy stopped diorganopolysiloxane, a polyalkoxysilane crosslinking agent and a tetra alkyl titanate condensation cure catalyst.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an dual-cure silicone adhesive composition that is extrudable and flowable at room temperature in the absence of a solvent comprising (A) 40 to 95 parts of an alkenyl functional siloxane resin said resin containing 0.01 to 22 wt% alkenyl functionality; (B) 0.5 to 20 parts of a SiH containing polyorganosiloxane having an average of at least 1.7 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule and having a viscosity of 0.8 to 2,000 mm.sup.2 /s; (C) a silane represented by monomers of the formula R.sup.1.sub.4-y Si(OR.sup.2).sub.y or oligomeric reaction products thereof; (D) a hydrosilylation catalyst in sufficient quantity to promote curing of said composition; (E) a moisture curing catalyst to promote the moisture initiated reaction of the alkoxy radicals; (F) optionally, 0.1 to 70 parts of a polydiorganosiloxane having at least two ethylenically or acetylenicaly unsaturated groups per molecule and having a viscosity of 100 to 80,000 mm.sup.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composition which can be used to provide a formed-in-place gasket which exhibits excellent pressure resistance immediately after its site application and cures into a highly pressure-resistant and strongly adherent silicone rubber gasket comprising (A) 100 weight parts of a mixture of comprising an alkoxy-substituted polyorganosiloxane and an alkenyl-substituted polyorganosiloxane; (B) a hydrogen-containing polyorganosiloxane an alkoxysilane; a condensation reaction catalyst; and platinum catalyst.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition that maintains flowability under moisture-free and light blocking conditions, more rapidly forms a nonflowable adhesive when irradiated with high energy beams such as ultraviolet rays and electron beams, and forms an elastic body by further curing when exposed to atmospheric moisture. It also involves a method for adhering a substrate to an adherend using the composition. The curable organosiloxane composition has a viscosity of 3,000 Pa.s or less and is made up of a silicone resin containing no alkenyl groups, a polydiorganosiloxane having terminal units containing a mercapto group, an alkenyl-containing organopolysiloxane, and a condensation-reaction-promoting catalyst. An assembly which has a substrates adhered to an adherend is made by spreading the composition on the substrate, irradiating it with a high energy beam, contacting the irradiated surface with an adherend, and letting it stand in air, so that the substrate is adhered to the adherend.

Abstract: Secondary contact adhesion or self-bonding in cured liquid injection molding silicone compositions is reduced by the inclusion in the composition of an inhibitor compound selected from the group consisting of phenyl fluids, titanate esters, and silicate esters.

Abstract: A room temperature vulcanizable silicone composition having an application rate greater than 150 g/min. and good thixotropy comprises an alkyl alkoxy stopped diorganopolysiloxane, a polyalkoxysilane crosslinking agent, a tetra alkyl titanate condensation cure catalyst, and 1,3,5-tris(alkoxysilylalkyl)isocyanurate.

Abstract: A coating composition having excellent antifogging property, good abrasion resistance, improved adhesion to the substrate and good water resistance, which comprises an epoxy functional organosilane or the hydrolysate or condensate thereof; an amino functional organosilane or the hydrolysate or condensate thereof; a hydrophilic (meth)acrylate monomer, or a copolymer of two components selected from the hydrophilic (meth)acrylate monomer, another hydrophilic monomer and an organosilane and/or a terpolymer of the three components; a curing catalyst; and, optionally, a multi-functional (meth)acrylate monomer having at least two (meth)acryl groups and a radical polymerization initiator.

Abstract: A polymeric optical material which is a mixture of a polysiloxane and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyisocyanate, silane, alkoxide and chelate, and an optical waveguide fabricated from the polymeric optical material having high thermal stability and low propagation loss over wide range. The polysiloxane may have, for example, a repeating unit of following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is independently an alkyl, deuterated alkyl or halogenated alkyl group, or a phenyl, deuterated phenyl or halogenated phenyl group. The optical waveguide includes a substrate, a clad layer provided on the substrate and a core layer surrounded by the clad layer. The clad layer is composed of a lower clad layer which is overlaid onto the substrate and an upper clad layer which surrounds the core layer.

Abstract: A room temperature curing silicone elastomer composition with superior workability before curing which forms a silicone elastomer of a low modulus and high elongation after curing. A room temperature curing silicone elastomer composition prepared from a diorganopolysiloxane having both terminals of the molecular chains blocked by silanol groups, a diorganopolysiloxane having one terminal of the molecular chain blocked by a silanol group and the other terminal blocked by a trialkylsiloxy group, (B) an organosilane, (C) an organopolysiloxane resin, (D) a curing catalyst and (E) a higher fatty acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an alkoxy silyl-terminated material, which has at least two alkoxy groups on both terminal ends, said process comprising reacting in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of an organo-lithium reagent an alkoxysilyl-terminated first reactant with a second reactant having both ends of its chain terminating in a silanol. The alkoxy silyl-terminated material may have a variety of polymer backbone types such as silicone, polyurethane, polyamide and the like. These materials are intended to cure by either moisture or photo cure or by dual moisture and photo cure mechanisms. The alkoxy silyl-terminated material is preferably an organopoly-siloxane having at least two alkoxy groups at both terminal ends.

Abstract: A moisture curable composition is claimed comprising (a) a condensation product of a polyacid chloride with an alkylene or oxyalkylene polymer having substituent groups condensible therewith with an organosilicon compound having at least one silicon-bonded group --R(NHR.sup.1).sub.m NH.sub.2 e.g. a material of the general formula ##STR1## wherein each R may be the same or different and represent a linking group, each R' represents a group --R(NHR.sup.1).sub.m NH.sub.2, a hydrolysable group R", a group R'" or a group R'Si(OSiR.sup.1.sub.2).sub.s --O-- where R'" is a hydrocarbon group, m is from 0 to 10 and s is from 0 to 1500 and (b) a curative. Preferred materials are amino silanes in which R" is an oximo, alkoxy, alkenyloxy or alkoxyalkoxy group, --R(NHR.sup.1).sub.m NH.sub.2 is aminopropyl and m is 0. The aminosilane is preferably .gamma.-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane or .gamma.-aminopropyltriethoxysilane and the organic polymer is a polyoxyalkylene glycol.

Abstract: An impregnation sealant composition comprises a low viscosity vulcanizable silicone. The silicone is selected from the group consisting of (i) a heat curable silicone composition formed as the reaction product in the presence of a platinum catalyst of a first silicon containing material containing at least two SiH functionalities and having a molecular weight less than 2000 with a second silicon containing material containing at least two ethylenically unsaturated functionalities and having a molecular weight less than 2000, said silicone composition having a ratio of SiH to Si-ethylenically unsaturated functionalities of from about 0.8 to about 1.2; and (ii) a room temperature vulcanizing silicone composition formed as the reaction product of a silicone fluid containing at least two SiOH functionalities and having a molecular weight less than 2000 with a silane cross-linker of formula (I):R.sub.n Si(X).sub.

Abstract: Novel methods for the preparation of polymers useful as precursors to ceramic materials by catalytic activation of Si--H bonds are disclosed. The methods comprise reacting, in the presence of a catalyst effective to activate Si--H bonds, Si--N bonds, or both, and/or a reactive solvent, a polymer in the form of a polysilane, polysilazane, polysiloxane or polycarbosilane with a reactant having the structural formula R--X--H, wherein X is NR' or O, R is H, organic, silyl, siloxyl, silazanyl or carbosilyl and may contain at least one additional X--H group, and R' is H, amino, silyl or silazanyl, to produce a modified polymer containing at least one Si--X bond. Polymers produced by these methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A non-yellowing one-package, RTV, silicone elastomer composition is prepared and has properties such that prior to its cure, it is highly workable and that during its cure does not crack or fissure even when deformed by external force. These one-package, room-temperature-vulcanizable, silicone elastomer compositions comprise (A) diorganopolysiloxane endblocked by oxime group-containing organic radicals where at least 50 mole of the end groups contain alkenyl radicals, (B) oxime group-containing organosilane where no more than 50 mole % of the silane molecules contain alkenyl, and (C) inorganic filler.

Abstract: There is provided a method of producing organopolysiloxanes by using organoalkoxysilanes and/or organoalkoxysiloxanes as starting materials and subjecting them to a hydrolytic condensation reaction, wherein at least 50% by weight of said starting materials is constituted of organoalkoxysilanes and/or organoalkoxysiloxanes represented by an average compositional formula (A):R.sup.1 .sub.a SiX .sub.b Y .sub.c O .sub.(4-a-b-c)/2 (A)wherein R.sup.1 groups are the same or different and each of them represents an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl or aryl group, X represents an alkoxy group containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms, Y represents an alkoxy group containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms which is different from the alkoxy group represented by X and has a hydrolysis rate lower than that of X, a is a real number from 0 to 2, b and c are each a real number from 0.1 to 3, provided that a+b+c.ltoreq.4.

Abstract: Polymers are prepared by reaction between a polymer prepared by reaction between (A) an OH terminated reaction product of a polyacid chloride and an organic polymer having substituent groups condensable therewith and (B) a silane or siloxane having a group capable of reaction with substituent groups of the reaction product (A). Reaction product (A) is preferably derived from a polyoxyalkylene glycol and a diacid chloride. Silane or siloxane (B) is preferably an epoxy silane and preferably has at least one silicon- bonded hydrolysable group. Preferred polymers are employed in moisture curable composition, e.g. as sealants.

Abstract: Curable organopolysiloxane composition that undergoes a uniform curb by both condensation and addition reactions without being subject to cure inhibition by cure inhibitors and thereby produces cured silicone that is strongly adherent to any of various substrates residing in contact with the composition during its cure. The curable organopolysiloxane composition is a mixture of organopolysiloxane with at least 2 silicon-bonded alkoxy groups in each molecule and organopolysiloxane with at least 2 silicon-bonded lower alkenyl groups in each molecule, an organopolysiloxane containing at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule, an alkoxysilane of the formula R.sup.1.sub.x Si(OR.sup.2).sub.(4-x) where R.sup.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, R.sup.2 is alkyl or alkoxyalkyl, and x is 0, 1, or 2 or partial hydrolysis condensate thereof, an organozirconium compound or an organoaluminum compound, and a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst in a catalytic quantity.

Abstract: A curable composition providing a cured product having a silicon type interpenetrating polymer network, which comprises (A) a silsesquioxane ladder polymer, (B) a silicon compound having at least two SiH groups per molecule, (C) a silicon compound having at least two vinylsilyl groups per molecule and (D) a neutral platinum catalyst; and a process for producing a molded article comprising heating the curable composition under a controlled temperature for synchronously causing hydrolysis and condensation of the alkoxysilyl group and/or silanol group and hydrosilylation.

Abstract: A organic solventless two component rapidly curing primer composition comprising a low viscosity dimethylsiloxane oligomer end capped with amino-ethyl-amino-propyl-dimethylsiloxyl and an organotitnate, a process for the manufacture thereof, and a process for the use therewith said primer particularly suited for use with room temperature vulcanizable silicone sealants.

Abstract: Organosilicon-containing materials are useful in articles such as biomedical devices, including contact lenses.

Abstract: This invention offers the coating agents in order to manufacture electrophotography carrier particles with a superior endurance. Coating agents for the electrophotography carriers which are characterized by having the organopolysiloxane expressed by the general formula below:R.sub.a.sup.1 Si(OR.sup.2).sub.b (OR.sup.3).sub.c (OR.sup.4).sub.d O.sub.(4-a-b-c-d)/2wherein R.sup.1 is an organic group with 1 to 12 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 is --C.sub.m H.sub.2m+1 as herein m.gtoreq.3; R.sup.3 is --C.sub.n H.sub.2n+1 as herein n is either 1 or 2; R.sup.4 is in each case a hydrogen atom or group expressed by formulae (1) and (2) below; and subscripts a, b, c, and d are numbers which satisfy the following conditions of 0.5<a<2, 0<b.ltoreq.3, 0<c.ltoreq.3, 0<d.ltoreq.0.5 and 0.5<a+b+c+d.ltoreq.4. ##STR1## R.sup.5 in the above formulae (1) and (2) is an organic group with 1 to 6 carbon atoms and x in the formula (1) satisfies 1.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.2.

Abstract: Room temperature vulcanizable organopolysiloxane compositions comprising derivatives of silacycloalkanes are described and they unexpectedly display a reduction in viscosity prior to curing, a reduction in modulus after curing and favorable cure rates.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane compositions which cure by the addition reaction of silicon-bonded lower alkenyl radicals with silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms and which exhibit improved adhesion to a variety of substrates. The compositions comprise an adhesion promoting mixture comprising an epoxy-functional compound, a compound having at least one hydroxy group and in the same molecule at least one substituent selected from a group consisting of silicon hydride, alkenyl, and acryl, and an aluminum compound or zirconium compound. Compression set of the cured organopolysiloxane compositions is not significantly effected by the adhesion promoting mixture.

Abstract: Bubble formation observed when curing a sealant composition on a hot porous substrate is reduced where the room temperature vulcanizable silicone sealant composition comprises a polydiorganosiloxane, a crosslinker with silicon-bonded alkoxy groups, filler, and a titanium catalyst by the addition of 0.5 to 2 weight percent of an oximosilicon compound.

Abstract: Organosiloxane oligomers wherein at least a portion of the siloxane units contain a silicon-bonded phenyl or phenylalkyl radical are suitable diluents for organosiloxane/oxyalkylene copolymers when these copolymers are used as thixotropic agents in the crosslinking agent portion of multi-part moisture curable organosiloxane compositions.

Abstract: Silicone pressure sensitive compositions that combine high ultimate strength in a cured network with a lower modulus and have improved adhesive strength at elevated temperatures are disclosed. The pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are comprised of (A) a soluble, capped, organopolysiloxane resin containing less than 1.2 weight percent silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups based on the total weight of (A); (B) a diorganopolysiloxane polymer, each terminal group thereof containing at least two silicon-bonded hydrolyzable radicals said polymer having a viscosity at 25.degree. C. of 20 to 100,000 mm.sup.2 /s; and (C) a hydrolyzable silane.

Abstract: It has been found that silicone resins which contain alkoxy functional groups and harden rapidly in the presence of moisture allow suitable one-component formulations as provisional fixing materials. The hardening rate can be adjusted by addition of suitable activators.

Abstract: A room temperature vulcanizable silicone rubber composition with high elongation and low modulus comprising 10-90 percent by weight polydiorganosiloxane having terminal hydroxyl groups, 1-10 percent by weight phenyl tris-functional ketoximino-containing silane crosslinker, 0-14 percent by weight of a reinforcing or 0-60 percent by weight of a nonreinforcing filler or semi-reinforcing filler or a mixture thereof for a total of all fillers in the range of from about 6-60 percent by weight, from 0-2.5 percent by weight of an organofunctional silane adhesion promoter and an optional plasticizer and catalyst. These compositions cure to elastic materials useful as caulking materials, adhesives, coatings and encapsulating materials for the construction and other industries.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula(R.sup.3 O).sub.3-n R.sup.4.sub.m Si--(CH.sub.2).sub.z --XwhereinR.sup.3, R.sup.4 represent identical or different linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl groups or alkoxyalkyl groups,X represents a halogen atom,an aminoaryl group, wherein the aromatic group can optionally carry, on one or more carbon atoms at any position, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl groups or alkoxyalkyl groups, halogen atoms or other functional groups.or a hydroxyl group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkoxyalkyl group, which is substituted at one or more carbon atoms at any position by one or more hydroxyl groups,n=0, 1 or 2 andz=an integer between 1 and 20 aresuitable as adhesion promoters in 1K-RTV compounds which have titanium compounds as condensation catalysts.

Abstract: A water reducible weatherstrip coating comprising a two or three component system comprising a silicone emulsion base, a bath-life extender, and a crosslinking composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymethacrylate ester/polysiloxane block copolymer of the ABA or AB type, A being a polymethacrylate ester block and B a polysiloxane block. The invention furthermore relates to a method for the synthesis of such block copolymers as well as to a method to modify synthetic resins, particularly those based on (meth)acrylates, by adding an effective amount of the inventive block copolymer. The invention also relates to the block copolymer as additives for organic lacquer and varnish systems.

Abstract: A radiation and moisture curable silicone conformal coating composition comprises a silicone fluid of a monovalent ethylenically unsaturated functional group endcapped silicone and at least one (meth)acryl-functionalized silicone; and a photoinitiator effective for radiation curing of the silicone composition. The encapped silicone is the product of a reaction between a silanol terminated silicone and a silane cross linker having joined directly to a silicon atom thereof a monovalent ethylenically unsaturated functional group and at least 2 hydrolyzable groups.

Abstract: A vinyl copolymer is provided comprising a silanol group-containing (meth)acryl siloxane unit of formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are independently a monovalent C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 hydrocarbon group or a siloxy group, R.sup.5 is a monovalent C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 hydrocarbon group, n=1 to 12, and a=0 or 1. The vinyl copolymer is prepared by copolymerizing a polymerizable vinyl monomer with a silanol group-containing (meth)acryl siloxane in the presence of a radical initiator or by emulsion polymerizing a polymerizable vinyl monomer with a silanol group-containing (meth)acryl siloxane in an aqueous medium in the presence of a surfactant and a polymerization initiator. The copolymer is blended with a condensation catalyst to form a room temperature curable resin composition which crosslinks in the presence of moisture into a cured coating having weatherability, flexibility, and adherence.