Abstract: The invention relates to ?-ethoxysilane modified polymers of the average general formula (I): in which R is a mono- to tetravalent polymer radical, not more than a third of the radicals R1, R2, and R3 present in the polymer of the formula (I), independently of one another, are alkyl radicals having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, at least a quarter of the radicals R1, R2, and R3 present in the polymer of the formula (I), independently of one another, are ethoxy radicals, any remaining radicals R1, R2, and R3, independently of one another, are methoxy radicals, and in which n is 1 to 4. The invention further relates to a process for preparing the polymers of the formula (I), and also to their use in adhesives, sealants, and coating materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to architectural elements possessing at least two components bonded together employing a silicone rubber composition possessing rapid development of strength and deep-section cure, which is useful for application as a bedding sealant in the manufacture of such architectural elements as window assemblies, door assemblies, structural glazing, curtainwall applications, and the like.

Abstract: Highly elastomeric, curable, paintable silicone compositions are provided. The paintable silicone compositions comprise an organopolysiloxane, a silicone functional crosslinker, and an organic polymer. The highly elastomeric, curable, paintable silicone compositions have an elongation of at least 150% and are useful as paintable sealants and caulks.

Abstract: A process for producing a low VOC epoxy silane oligomer which includes hydrolyzing an epoxy silane, the epoxy silane upon hydrolysis of its hydrolyzable sites producing a reduced amount of volatile organic compound compared to that produced by the hydrolysis of a silane possessing an equivalent number of hydrolyzable sites all of which are hydrolyzable alkoxy groups, the hydrolyzing of the epoxy silane being carried out with less than 1.5 equivalents of water, said water being continuously fed during the hydrolysis reaction.

Abstract: The present invention provides one-component silicone compositions, particularly useful as sealants, having low modulus and high elongation, as well as good resistance to high temperatures and humidity, and methods for preparing these sealants. In particular, the present invention provides compositions including a chain-extended curable polyorganosiloxane, a high molecular weight silicone gum and a cure system. The compositions may be used, for example, in sealing the stitching of automotive airbags.

Abstract: [Problem] There is provided a curable composition having good curability and adhesion by use of a non-organotin catalyst. [Means to Solve] A curable composition comprising (A) an organic polymer having a silicon-containing group being capable of crosslinking by forming siloxane bonds, (B) one or more kinds selected from a titanium catalyst, an aluminum catalyst and a zirconium catalyst and (C) a low molecular weight compound containing a hydrolyzable silicon group and having a molecular weight of from 100 to 1,000, characterized in that a ratio (a/b) of the total mole (a) of titanium atoms, aluminum atoms and zirconium atoms of the component (B) in the composition to the total mole (b) of silicon atoms of the component (C) in the composition is more than 0.4.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed of making linear and cross-linked, HMW (high molecular weight) polysilanes and polygermanes, polyperhydrosilanes and polyperhydrogermanes, functional liquids containing the same, and methods of using the liquids in a range of desirable applications. The silane and germane polymers are generally composed of chains of Si and/or Ge substituted with R? substituents, where each instance of R? is, for example, independently hydrogen, halogen, alkenyl, alkynyl, hydrocarbyl, aromatic hydrocarbyl, heterocyclic aromatic hydrocarbyl, SiR?3, GeR?3, PR?2, OR?, NR?2, or SR?; where each instance of R? is independently hydrogen or hydrocarbyl. The cross-linked polymers can be synthesized by dehalogenative coupling or dehydrocoupling. The linear polymers can be synthesized by ring-opening polymerization. The polymers can be further modified by halogenation and/or reaction with the source of hydride to furnish perhydrosilane and perhydrogermane polymers, which are used in liquid ink formulations.

Abstract: There is provided a curable composition having good adhesion by using a non-organotin catalyst. The curable composition comprises (A) an organic polymer having a silicon-containing group being capable of crosslinking by forming siloxane bonds and (B) one or more kinds selected from a titanium catalyst, an aluminum catalyst and a zirconium catalyst, and is characterized in that a stress at 50% tension is within a range from 0.01 MPa to 0.20 MPa, when determined by adding and mixing 1.5 parts of tin octylate, 0.25 part by weight of laurylamine and 0.6 part by weight of pure water to 100 parts by weight of the component (A), subjecting the mixture to centrifugal defoaming, pouring the mixture carefully into a polyethylene frame not to mix air bubbles thereto, aging the mixture at 23° C. for one hour, and further at 70° C. for 20 hours, punching the obtained 3 mm thick cured sheet according to JIS K6251 to obtain No. 3 dumbbell, and carrying out a tension test (tensile speed: 200 mm/min) at 23° C. at 50% RH.

Abstract: A process for producing a low VOC epoxy silane oligomer which includes hydrolyzing an epoxy silane, the epoxy silane upon hydrolysis of its hydrolyzable sites producing a reduced amount of volatile organic compound compared to that produced by the hydrolysis of a silane possessing an equivalent number of hydrolyzable sites all of which are hydrolyzable alkoxy groups, the hydrolyzing of the epoxy silane being carried out with less than 1.5 equivalents of water, said water being continuously fed during the hydrolysis reaction.

Abstract: High-molecular-weight siloxane polymers are prepared in a multi-step process wherein an Si—H functional linear siloxane containing silanol groups is reacted with a hydrosilylatable organic compound, and the product is then condensed.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyorganosiloxane monocomponent compounds (POS) which are stable when stored without humidity and crosslinking into elastomer in the presence of water. The inventive compounds comprise at least one type of crosslinkable linear polyorganosiloxane (POS), a mineral filler and a crosslinking catalyst of formula (I) which provides said compound with an excellent compromise between cross linking kinetics and a storage stability (i.e. more than 6 months).

Abstract: A method of making a polyether-polydialkylsiloxane block copolymer is provided. The method comprises providing a mixture comprising at least one alkylene oxide and at least one silanol-terminated polydialkylsiloxane; and polymerizing the mixture in the presence of a double metal cyanide complex catalyst, and optionally in the presence of an aprotic solvent and/or an antioxidant. A polyether-polydialkylsiloxane block copolymer having a molecular weight of 150-50,000 g/mole and having a polydispersity index of 1.0 to 1.5 made by the above method is also provided.

Abstract: A process for producing a conjugated diene-based polymer which comprises, in the first modification, modifying a conjugated diene-based polymer having active chain ends, which is obtained by polymerizing a diene-based monomer singly or with other monomers and has a content of a cis-1,4 unit of 75% by mole or greater in the conjugated diene portion of the main chain, by reacting the active chain ends with a hydrocarbyloxysilane compound and reacting the modified polymer with a specific compound such as a hydrocarbyloxysilane compound, and a rubber composition containing the polymer modified in accordance with the above process and, preferably, 10 to 100 parts by weight of silica and/or carbon black per 100 parts by weight of the rubber component containing the modified polymer, are provided. The rubber composition containing silica and/or carbon black exhibits improved fracture properties, abrasion resistance, low heat buildup property and excellent workability.

Abstract: Alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane compounds are described. The alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane compounds contain an alkoxysilane group that participates in an alkoxysilane-silica reaction as a silica dispersing agent in rubber, with the release of zero to about 0.1% by weight of the rubber of volatile organic compounds (VOC), especially alcohol, during compounding and further processing. Further described are methods for making alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes, methods for making vulcanizable rubber compounds containing alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes, vulcanizable rubber compounds containing alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes, and pneumatic tires comprising a component that contains alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes.

Abstract: A process for producing a low VOC epoxy silane oligomer which includes the reaction of an epoxy silane with water in a water to silane molar ratio of from 0.1 to 1.5, in which the epoxy silane is the reaction product of an epoxy alkoxy-substituted silane and a diol or a dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: The invention aims to improve surface tackiness of a curable composition comprising a reactive silicon group-containing polyoxypropylene polymer without decreasing coating workability, strength, adhesion and appearance. As one embodiment of a means for resolution, a curable composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a reactive silicon group-containing polyoxypropylene polymer, (B) from 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a silane coupling agent, (C) from 0.1 to 80 parts by weight of an epoxy group-containing compound, (D) from 0.1 to 60 parts by weight of a tertiary amine, and (E) from 0.1 to 30 parts by weight of a primary or secondary amine having a melting point of 20° C. or more is mentioned.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition for LED encapsulation including an organic oligosiloxane hybrid prepared by non-hydrolytic condensation of organoalkoxysilane. More particularly, the resin composition for LED encapsulation includes an organic oligosiloxane hybrid prepared by non-hydrolytic condensation of organoalkoxysilane with organosilanediol or non-hydrolytic condensation of a mixture containing organoalkoxysilane and metal alkoxide with organosilanediol. The prepared organic oligosilane hybrid has an inorganic network structure with a high degree of condensation and contains at least one organic group or organic functional group. In addition, an encapsulated LED fabricated using the above resin composition for LED encapsulation is provided.

Abstract: A self-adhesive organopolysiloxane composition is provided comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least two SiH groups, (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst, and (D) an adhesive component obtained by previously mixing (i) a titanium chelate catalyst and/or a tetraorganoxytitanium and (ii) a silane coupling agent and aging the mixture. The composition cures at room temperature or lower temperature while it is fully adhesive to metal and plastic substrates.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a curing composition which is practically curable and highly adhesive even though a non-organotin compound is included as a curing catalyst. Problems involved are solved by a curing composition characterized by including (A) an organic polymer having one or more silicon-containing groups capable of cross linking by forming siloxane bonds, (B) a metal carboxylate and/or carboxylic acid, and (C) a silicon compound having a hetero atom on the carbon atom in the ? or ? position with respect to the silicon atom.

Abstract: A composite material includes an elastomer matrix, a set of first capsules containing a polymerizer, and a set of second capsules containing a corresponding activator for the polymerizer. The polymerizer may be a polymerizer for an elastomer. The composite material may be prepared by combining a first set of capsules containing a polymerizer, a second set of capsules containing a corresponding activator for the polymerizer, and a matrix precursor, and then solidifying the matrix precursor to form an elastomeric matrix.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition for treating keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair. The present disclosure provides a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, comprising: at least one compound X and at least one compound Y, wherein at least one of the compounds X and Y is a silicone compound, wherein when X and Y are placed in contact with each other they react together via a hydrosilylation reaction, a condensation reaction, or a crosslinking reaction in the presence of at least one peroxide; and at least one alkoxysilane comprising a single silicon atom.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable composition which has a high recovery ratio, a high creep resistance, a practical curability and storage stability. The present invention relates to a curable composition comprising a reactive silicon group containing organic polymer (A) and a carboxylic acid (B), wherein the composition comprises (I), as the carboxylic acid (B), a carboxylic acid (C) in which the carbon adjacent to the carbonyl group is a quaternary carbon atoms and/or the composition comprises (II) a metal carboxylate (D) formed between a carboxylic acid in which the carbon atoms adjacent to the carbonyl group is a quaternary carbon atoms and a metal atom of 208 or less in atomic weight.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for sealing an optical device comprising (i) a silylated organopolysiloxane with a polystyrene equivalent weight average molecular weight of 5×104 or greater, represented by an average composition formula: R1a(OX)bSiO(4?a?b)/2 (wherein, R1 represents an alkyl group, alkenyl group, or aryl group; X represents a combination of a group represented by a formula —SiR2R3R4 (wherein, RE to R4 are monovalent hydrocarbon groups), and an alkyl group, alkenyl group, alkoxyalkyl group or acyl group; a represents a number within a range from 1.00 to 1.5; b represents a number that satisfies 0 b 2, and a+b satisfies 1.00 a+b 2), and (ii) a condensation catalyst, as well as a transparent cured product obtained by curing the composition, and a method of sealing a semiconductor element that comprises a step of applying the composition to a semiconductor element, and a step of curing the composition that has been applied to the semiconductor element.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions preparable using (A) an organic compound selected from the group consisting of organosilicon compounds, polyurethanes and their precursor compounds such as polyols and polyisocyanates, crosslinked (poly)epoxides and their precursor compounds such as noncrosslinked and partly crosslinked (poly)epoxides, (poly)amines, (poly)amidoamines, (poly)mercaptans, (poly)carboxylic acids, (poly)carboxylic anhydrides, acrylates and their precursor compounds, and polysulfide-forming polymers, (B) particles partially wettable with water, (C) water and further substances if desired.

Abstract: A RTV organopolysiloxane composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least two Si—OH or organoxy radicals and having a viscosity of at least 500 mPa-s at 25° C., (B) an organosilane containing at least two organoxy radicals, (C) an organotin catalyst, and (D) an Si—OH radical-containing organopolysiloxane having a viscosity of up to 300 mPa-s at 25° C. It has shelf stability and discoloration resistance in the uncured state and exhibits rubber elasticity and adhesion in the cured state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new high-functionality, highly branched or hyperbranched polylysines, to processes for preparing them, and to their use.

Abstract: A chain end modified polymer comprising the reaction product of a living anionic elastomeric polymer and a silane-sulfide modifier A preferred class of modifiers includes compounds represented by the formula: (RO)x(R)ySi—R?—S—SiR3, wherein Si is silicon; S is sulfur; O is oxygen; x is an integer selected from 1, 2 and 3; y is an integer selected from 0, 1, and 2; x+y=3; R is the same or different and is: (C1-C16) alkyl; and R? is aryl, alkylaryl, or (C1-C16) alkyl. The invention further includes methods for making such chain end modified polymers, their use in preparing vulcanized elastomeric polymer compositions, and articles made from such compositions, including pneumatic tires, tire treads, belts, and the like. The subject compositions exhibit lower Tan ? at 60° C. values, while maintaining good processing characteristics, and a good balance of physical properties, including: abrasion resistance, tensile strength, modulus and elongation at break.

Abstract: A fabricated article (e.g., jacketed or insulated wire or cable) is prepared by a process comprising the steps of: applying a coating of a moisture-curable composition onto a wire or cable; and reacting the moisture-curable composition with water, wherein the moisture-curable composition comprises at least one resin having hydrolysable reactive silane groups and a tin catalyst characterized by the tin having a +4 oxidation state and a bis(alkoxide) ligand. The product of the process includes a wire or cable comprising a jacket, wherein the jacket comprises at least one poly olefin resin having hydrolysable reactive silane groups and a tin catalyst, the tin catalyst having a bis(alkoxide) ligand and characterized by the tin having a +4 oxidation state.

Abstract: A room temperature fast-curing organopolysiloxane composition which has excellent fast curability as well as deep curability is provided without using an organic compound having C?O group and the organic compound having NH2 group which are the volatile components. A method for curing such composition is also provided. The room temperature fast-curing organopolysiloxane composition comprises: (A) 100 parts by weight of a diorganopolysiloxane having both ends terminated with hydroxy group and/or a hydrolyzable group; (B) 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of a silane and/or a siloxane having at least 3 alkenoxysilyl groups in its molecule and being capable of forming a compound having —NH2 group by hydrolysis; (C) 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of a silane and/or a siloxane having at least 3 aminosilyl groups in its molecule and being capable of forming a compound having —NH2 group by hydrolysis; and (D) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a curing catalyst.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing hydrolyzable polymers, the process includes, inter alia, reacting certain silylorganohalide compounds with a salt of a cyanate in the presence of active hydrogen containing polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to moisture-curable silylated polymers having unreacted or “free” hydroxyl groups prior to cure with improved physical properties, lower viscosity and lower cost, suitable for preparing coatings, adhesives and sealants.

Abstract: The present invention provides a one-part curable composition, comprising (A) an organic polymer having a silicon-containing group capable of cross-linking by forming siloxane bonds; (B) a metal carboxylate; and (C) a carboxylic acid smaller in molar quantity than the (B) component metal carboxylate, the one-part curable composition being simultaneously practical in recovery ratio, durability, creep resistance, storage stability and adhesion.

Abstract: The invention is an adhesive composition comprising a) one or more silane functional prepolymers comprising a polyether or a polyolefin backbone and silane moieties capable of silanol condensation; b) one or more isocyanate functional prepolymers comprising a polyether backbone and isocyanate moieties; c) one or more organotin compounds or titanate or zirconate compounds having one or more ligands comprising a hydrocarbyl phosphate ester or a hydrocarbyl sulfonate ester, or a mixture thereof; d) a tertiary amine or an anhydrous strong organic acid which is miscible with the polymer and enhances the bonding of the adhesive to a coated unprimed substrate. In one embodiment, the invention is a method of bonding two or more substrates together using the adhesive compositions of this invention. The process comprises applying an adhesive as described herein to one or more of the substrates; contacting the one or more substrates with the adhesive disposed between the substrates; and allowing the adhesive to cure.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions based on organosilicon compounds, crosslinkable by condensation reaction, and having controllable modulus, to their preparation and to their use as sealants. The compositions contain as crosslinker(s) at least one organosiloxane containing units of the formula RdXeSiO(4-d-e)/2 ??(I) where R is preferably a hydrocarbon group and X is a hydrolyzable group, d and e are 0 or small whole numbers, with the proviso that the sum of d+e is ?3, from 3 to 15 units of the formula (I) are present per molecule, at least two X radicals are present per molecule and at least one unit of the formula (I) where d=2 and e=0 is present per molecule.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fiber-reinforced glass having excellent heat resistance and toughness, or a composite comprising a heat-resistant fiber and a siloxane polymer, which has a modified surface structure and is useful as a heat-resistant fiber.

Abstract: Organosilicon compounds of the general formula I and/or II are produced by reacting silanes of the general formula III with alcohols of the general formula R?—OH, with elimination of R—OH, wherein R—OH may be continuously separated from the reaction mixture by distillation. The organosilicon compounds may be used in rubber mixtures. Compounds, such as rubbers, produced using such organosilicon compounds.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a low-modulus, high elongation sealant having improved dynamic durability, desirable mechanical properties, and good workability. The present invention provides a sealant containing an oxyalkylene polymer (A) having a number-average molecular weight of 20,000 to 50,000 and 0.8 or more of reactive silicon groups per molecule on average; 10 parts by weight or more of a plasticizer (B) per 100 parts by weight of the polymer (A); a filler (C); and a curing catalyst (D). This sealant has an improved durability and can achieve the above-described object.

Abstract: A room-temperature-curable silicone rubber composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a polydiorganosiloxan mixture comprising: (A-1) 20 to 95 wt. % of a polydiorganosiloxane having both molecular terminals capped with dialkoxysilyl groups or trialkoxysilyl groups, (A-2) 5 to 80 wt. % of a polydiorganosiloxane having a molecular terminal capped with dialkoxysilyl group or trialkoxysilyl group and the other molecular terminal capped with monoalkoxysilyl group, hydrosilyl group, trialkylsilyl group or trialkoxyalkylsilyl group, and (A-3) 0 to 30 wt. % of a polydiorganosiloxane having both molecular terminals capped with monoalkoxysilyl group, hydlosilyl group, trialkylsilyl group or trialkoxyalkylsilyl group, (B) one or more alkoxysilanes of the formula R5bSi(OR6)4-b or partial hydrolysis and condensation products thereof, and (C) an organotitanium compound. The composition is used as a sealant.

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: A silicone polymer gel/coating which can be sprayed from an aerosol can preferably has a viscosity of 2,000–5,000 cps. and provides a moisture resistant coating of preferably 20–30 mils to protect components in telephone installation and maintenance applications. It is preferably sprayed from a can using Spray Actuator OTP 0025.

Abstract: The invention provides a curable composition for a heat conductive material, having an excellent durability, a satisfactory heat conductive property and a high productivity with easily controllable surface tackiness, a heat conductive material obtained from such curable composition and a method for controlling the surface tackiness of the composition after curing. The curable composition for the heat conductive material is formed by a curable composition of heat curable type based on crosslinking by a hydrosilylation reaction and including a saturated hydrocarbon polymer containing at least an alkenyl group in a molecule, a curing agent containing at least two hydrosilyl groups in a molecule and a hydrosilylation catalyst, to which a heat conductive filler is incorporated, thereby providing a flexible elastomer with a satisfactory heat conductivity and with an easily controllable surface tackiness.

Abstract: The curable composition of the present invention contains (A1) a silyl-containing ethylene/?-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber which has a structural unit derived from a norbornene compound as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal and contains a specific hydrolyzable silyl group, and (B) a compound, other than the rubber (A1), having a hydroxyl group and/or a hydrolyzable group, e.g., (B1) a compound having a silanol group and/or a compound which can react with moisture to form a compound having a silanol group in the molecule. This compound improves elongation of the cured product and residual surface tackiness, and, at the same time, is high in curing speed and capable of giving the cured product of high resistance to weather. It is suitable for, e.g., adhesives, tackifiers, paints, sealants, waterproof materials, spray materials, shaping materials and casting rubber materials.

Abstract: Elastomer-modified Epoxy-polysiloxane compositions of this invention are prepared by combining a silicone intermediate, with an epoxy resin, an elastomeric resinous intermediate, a polyfunctional amine, an optional organometallic catalyst, and optional fillers, pigments, and processing agents. 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, wherein either or both of the epoxy and/or polysiloxane polymers are elastomer modified to provide coatings and floorings having significantly improved properties of impact resistance, flexibility, crack resistance, and abrasion resistance with compared to conventional epoxy systems.

Abstract: A curable composition is characterized by comprising an organic polymer having at least one silicon-containing group which has a hydroxy or hydrolyzable group bonded to the silicon atom and which is crosslinkable by forming siloxane bonds, and a specific metal salt of a carboxylic acid. The composition ensures practical curability and recovery properties and has mechanical properties including high strength and high elongation.

Abstract: A Process for the preparation of materials crosslinkable with elimination of alcohols to give elastomers, wherein (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two hydroxyl groups, (B) trialkoxysilanes and/or the partial hydrolysis products thereof in an amount of at least 0.7 part by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of component (A), (C) an organosilicon compound which comprises at least one radical bonded to silicon via carbon and having basic nitrogen, (D) a tin catalyst, optionally, (E) fillers, (F) stabilizers and (G) further substances are mixed with one another, (A) and (B) forming a reaction product with elimination of alkanol, with the proviso that tin catalyst (D) is added to the component (A) or the mixture containing the reaction product thereof only when from 1 to 60% of the Si—OH groups originally present remain present.

Abstract: The use of stannylenes and germylenes of general formula (I) wherein: M represents a tin or geranium atom; L1 and L2 independently represent a group of formula: -E14(R14) (R?14) (R?14), -E15(R15) (R?15) or -E16(R16)) or together form a chain of formula -L?1-A- L?2; A represents a saturated or unsaturated chain comprising one, two or three elements of group 14; L?1 and L?2, represent, independently, a group of formula: -E14(R14) (R?14)-, E15(R15)- or -E16-; E14 is an element of group 14; E15 is an element of group 15; E16 is an element of group 16; R14, R?14, R?14, R15, R?15 and R16 represent variable groups as polymerization catalysts of heterocycles.

Abstract: Crosslinkable compositions employing organosilicon compounds having at least two hydrolyzable groups, optionally a crosslinker, and optionally a compound containing basic nitrogen, include a crosslinking catalyst which is a reaction product of a phosphorus compound, a sulfur compound, and a tin compound. The compositions exhibit improved shelf life.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polysiloxane compositions which cross-link by condensation and contain at least one cross-linkable polysiloxane, at least one basic filler, at least one phosphorus compound, at least one alkoxysilane cross-linking agent, at least one organometallic compound and optionally other auxiliary substances, a process for their production and their use, as well as surface-modified fillers and their use.

Abstract: A paint composition includes a layer organic-inorganic composite, and titanium alkoxide in an amount of from 1 to 50 parts by weight with respect to the layer organic-inorganic composite taken as 100 parts by weight. The layer organic-inorganic composite is composed of a laminated substance. The laminated substance includes a tetrahedral structural layer and an octahedral structural layer. The tetrahedral structural layer is made of tetrahedral structures whose central atom M? is Si or a first metallic atom substituting for a part the Si, at least a part of the central atom M? covalent-bonded to an organic group R involving or free from a polymerizable functional group. The octahedral structural layer is made of octahedral structures whose central atom M is a second metallic atom.

Abstract: One component vulcanizable silicone elastomer compositions contain at least one organosilicon compound bearing a plurality of hydrolyzable groups, optionally one or more crosslinkers bearing hydrolyzable groups, and a catalyst system comprising a tin compound bearing a sulphonic acid, sulfonic acid amide, or sulfonic acid ester group, and a basic nitrogen compound. Storage stable compositions capable of vulcanizing to clear or translucent moldings are produced.