Abstract: A silicone-containing composition comprises the reaction product of a first component and an excess of an isocyanate component relative to the first component to form an isocyanated intermediary. The first component is selected from one of a polysiloxane and a silicone resin. The first component includes a carbon-bonded functional group selected from one of a hydroxyl group and an amine group. The isocyanate component is reactive with the carbon-bonded functional group of the first component. The isocyanated intermediary includes a plurality of isocyanate functional groups. The silicone-containing composition comprises the further reaction product of a second component, which is selected from the other of the polysiloxane and the silicone resin. The second component includes a plurality of carbon-bonded functional groups reactive with the isocyanate functional groups of the isocyanated intermediary for preparing the silicone-containing composition.

Abstract: This invention concerns thermoplastic polyurethane mouldings with improved surface resistance (resistance to writing and scratching) and very good technical processability as well as their use.

Abstract: The invention relates to materials which are based on organosilicon compounds, are storable with exclusion of water and are crosslinkable to elastomers on ingress of water at room temperature, which comprise organic acids and basic nitrogen or basic phosphorus, to processes for preparation thereof and to moldings produced therefrom.

Abstract: The coating described herein attempts to provide this solution by synthesizing alkoxysilane-terminated N-substituted urea resins, then formulating them into moisture-curable single-component (1K) topside coatings. These coatings will provide greater external stability (to UV and visible radiation), cleanability, flexibility, cure times and lower VOC content than the currently qualified silicone alkyd topside coatings that are found on Navy ships. The single-component coating can include at least an alkoxysilane-terminated N-substituted urea resin, a reactive diluent, a pigment, a filler, and a catalyst. The resin can include an amino-functional silane substituted at the N-position and a non-aromatic isocyanate.

Abstract: The invention is a composition comprising a) one or more prepolymers having on average three or more aliphatic isocyanate groups and further containing alkoxysilane groups; b) one or more aromatic polyisocyanates; c) one or more compounds having at least one heterocyclic ring which hydrolyzes when exposed to moisture to form at least one isocyanate reactive group; d) one or more solvents; and e) one or more amine and/or organometallic polyurethane catalysts; wherein the ratio of aromatic isocyanate groups to aliphatic isocyanate groups in the composition is from about 0.5:1.0 to about 1.5:1.0, preferably about 0.9:1.0 to about 1.5:1.0, and the equivalent ratio of isocyanate groups to isocyanate reactive groups derivable from the one or more compounds having at least one hydrolyzable heterocylic ring is from about 0.8:1.0 to about 5.3:1.0, and most preferably about 1.5:1.0 to about 1.7:1.0.

Abstract: Polysiloxanes containing both epoxy groups and quaternary ammonium groups bonded to the polysiloxane through ring-opened epoxy groups provide a soft hand and wash fastness to fibrous substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for cross-linking a silane with the structure (IIa) for the preparation of a product, comprising component (III) twice, in triplicate or in a higher quantity, where the radicals B, R1, Ra, R?, X1 and the indices a and b are defined as above for structure (IIa) and can be identical or different in each case, or for the cross-linking of a condensate, a partial condensate, a polymer or a partial polymer comprising structural units with the structure (IIb) via the bond R1—, characterized in that a silane with the structure (IIa), or an isomer, a re-esterification product or a condensation product of said silane, which condensation product was formed by loss of an alcohol molecule, or a condensate, a partial condensate, a polymer, or a partial polymer comprising structural units of structure (IIb) is reacted with a compound having the structure (IV) Q-R5[-Q?]c,??(IV).

Abstract: The invention concerns polyamino and/or polyammonium/polysiloxane copolymer compounds with polyalkylene oxide units in comb-shaped arrangement, a method for producing said compounds and their use, in particular for treating textiles and other natural or synthetic textile materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to silane cross-linking curable compositions, comprising a polymer P with at least two terminal groups of the following formulae (I) and (II) -Am-K1—SiXYZ (I), -Am-K2—SiXYZ (II), and/or two polymers P1 and P2, the polymer P1 having terminal groups of the following formula (I) -Am-K1—SiXYZ (I), and the polymer P2 having terminal groups of the following formula (II) -Am-K2—SiXYZ (II). In said formulae, A represents a bivalent binding group K1 and K2 independently of one another represent a bivalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group with a main chain of between 1 and 6 carbon atoms, the hydrocarbon groups K1, K2 being different, X, Y and Z independently of one another represent a hydroxy group of a hydrolysable group and m stands for 0 or 1.

Abstract: A tissue sealant is described that includes the reaction product of (a) a polyol having at least two groups capable of reacting with an alkoxy silane and (b) an alkoxy silane having the formula: (R1R2R3)—Si—CH2—Z where (i) Z is an —OH, —SH, —NCO, or —NHR4 group, where R4 is hydrogen or an alkyl group; and (ii) each R1, R2, and R3, independently, is H, an alkoxy group, an alkyl group, a heteroalkyl group other than an alkoxy group, an aryl group, or a heteroaryl group, with the proviso that at least two of R1, R2, and R3 are alkoxy groups. The tissue sealant is moisture-curable and biodegradable in a physiological environment.

Abstract: Multicomponent silicone compositions which can be crosslinked via the click reaction and which, after mixing of the individual components, harden to give an elastomeric material contain: at least one compound (A) or (B), at least one compound (B) or (C), and at least one Cu catalyst (D), where (A) is an organic compound or an organosilicon compound which possesses at least two moieties having terminal aliphatic carbon-carbon triple bonds having terminally bonded hydrogen; (B) is an organic compound or an organosilicon compound which possesses at least two moieties having terminal aliphatic carbon-carbon triple bonds having terminally bonded hydrogen and simultaneously at least two moieties having carbon-bonded azide groups; (C) is an organic compound or an organosilicon compound which possesses at least two moieties having carbon-bonded azide groups.

Abstract: A polymeric material may be prepared by reacting a composition that includes polyol, polyisocyanate, and polyorganosiloxane having functional groups capable of reacting with the polyisocyanate, wherein the polymeric material has a surface which includes raised microdomains.

Abstract: A composite including interpenetrating networks of an organic polymer, such as from an acrylate or olefin, having urethane groups; and an inorganic polymer, the composite having a low or no-shrinkage characteristic, and a method for making the composite, as defined herein.

Abstract: A flexible barrier film has a thickness of from greater than zero to less than 5,000 nanometers and a water vapor transmission rate of no more than 1×10?2 g/m2/day at 22° C. and 47% relative humidity. The flexible barrier film is formed from a composition, which comprises a multi-functional acrylate. The composition further comprises the reaction product of an alkoxy-functional organometallic compound and an alkoxy-functional organosilicon compound. A method of forming the flexible barrier film includes the steps of disposing the composition on a substrate and curing the composition to form the flexible barrier film. The flexible barrier film may be utilized in organic electronic devices.

Abstract: The invention provides an actinically-crosslinkable linear polysiloxane copolymer. The actinically-crosslinkable polysiloxane copolymer can be used to prepare a silicone hydrogel contact lens having a hydrophilic surface without post-curing surface treatment. The invention is also related to a silicone hydrogel contact lens obtained from a lens-forming material including an actinically-crosslinkable polysiloxane copolymer of the invention and to a method for making an actinically-crosslinkable polysiloxane copolymer of the invention. In addition, the invention provides a non-crosslinkable linear polysiloxane copolymer capable of being used as a internal wetting agent which can render the surface of a silicone hydrogel contact lens hydrophilic.

Abstract: A multi-block thermoplastic polyurethanes system which incorporates polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane into conventional biodegradable thermoplastic polyurethanes built up by poly(?-caproactone) and polyethylene glycol blocks, resulting in biostability. The multi-block thermoplastic polyurethanes are synthesized from lysine-diisocyanate with poly(?-caprolactone)-diol, polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane-diol, and poly(ethylene glycol) using a one-step synthesis process.

Abstract: Cyanate ester shape memory polymers (SMP). The polymers are preferably formed via reaction of a multifunctional cyanate ester and a mono functional cyanate ester and exist, in one inventive aspect, in the form of a cross-linked thermoset network. Optional catalysts and structural modifiers may be added to the reaction moieties to help control the glass transition temperature of the resulting SMP to greater than 0° C., preferably from about 150° C.-300° C.

Abstract: A chemical composition comprises one or more urethane oligomers of at least two polymerized units selected from the group consisting of fluorine-containing urethane oligomers and long-chain hydrocarbon-containing urethane oligomers, wherein said oligomers comprise the reaction product of (a) one or more polyfunctional isocyanate compounds, (b) one or more polyols, (c) one or more monoalcohols selected from the group consisting of fluorocarbon monoalcohols, optionally substituted long-chain hydrocarbon monoalcohols, and mixtures thereof, (d) one or more silanes, and (e) one or more stabilizers comprising one or more reactive groups.

Abstract: Dispersible surface-modified carbon black that is surface-modified by causing a functional group on the surface of the carbon black to be bonded to a diol-modified end-containing polymer through a triisocyanate compound exhibits excellent dispersibility in a non-polar solvent, a low-polar solvent, and a resin. The dispersible surface-modified carbon black is characterized in that a surface functional group of the carbon black is bonded to one isocyanate end group of a triisocyanate compound having three isocyanate end groups, and the remaining two isocyanate end groups are respectively bonded to hydroxyl groups of a diol-modified end-containing polymer.

Abstract: A composition for and method for bonding a substrate. In general, applied to a substrate will be a primer composition that includes an adhesion promoter, which is an adduct prepared by the reaction of at least one aromatic polyisocyanate compound, with an active hydrogen containing moiety of an organofunctional silane, and a prepolymer derived from the reaction of at least one aliphatic polyisocyanate and a polyol, and is at least partially reacted with an active hydrogen containing moiety of an organofunctional silane.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a silane-functional mixture, comprising at least one phosphonic diester (A), at least one diphosphonic diester (A), or at least one phosphonic diester and one diphosphonic diester (A), and at least one compound (B) comprising at least two condensable silane groups.

Abstract: Branched polydiorganosiloxane polyamide, block copolymers and methods of making the copolymers are provided. The method of making the copolymers involves reacting one or more amine compounds including at least one polyamine with a precursor having at least one polydiorganosiloxane segment and at least two ester groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to a use of a composition containing polyorganosiloxane S and a method of reducing corrosion on steel reinforcement in reinforced concrete constructions, and also a concrete structure which is produced using such compositions. It is highly suitable for the renovation of old concrete but also for inhibition of corrosion of reinforcing iron in fresh concrete.

Abstract: The present invention has its object to provide a curable composition not containing any organotin type curing catalyst currently of concern because of the toxic feature thereof, or any volatile compound, excellent in curability and storage stability and, further, capable of providing cured products excellent in strength and elongation; the above object can be achieved by a curable composition which includes: an organic polymer (A) containing a hydrolyzable silyl group in a molecule; an amidine compound (B); and a compound (C) containing a sulfonyl group in a molecule.

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: Low density, flame-retardant polyurethane foams are prepared by reaction of a polyisocyanate with a branched organopolysiloxane prepared by reaction of a reactive hydrogen-functional organopolysiloxane with a polyisocyanate followed by reaction with an amine. Water is preferably used as a blowing agent in a one shot process.

Abstract: Aqueous, storage-stable emulsions of ?-silyl terminated polymers are useful as adhesives, sealing compounds and coating materials. The ?-silyl terminated polymers correspond to the general formula (I): in which R1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkoxy group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R2 and R3 independently of one another are linear or branched alkyl groups containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R4 and R6 independently of one another are divalent organic connecting groups, R5 is a hydrophobic divalent polymer group; and R7 is a CH2SiR1(OR2)(OR3) group, in which R1, R2 and R3 have the above meaning or R7 stands for a group that lends the polymer of the general formula (I) the property of self-emulsification in water by forming an oil in water emulsion.

Abstract: Coating compositions, articles, and methods of coating articles are provided. The coating compositions and methods provide abrasion resistant formable coatings when cured on a substrate. The articles can be formed after the coating compositions are applied to a substrate and cured. Abrasion resistant, tintable coatings are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to adhesive systems using imines and salts thereof and precursors to electron deficient olefins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel superconducting hybrid polymer material and to the preparation method and uses thereof, particularly for proton superexchange membranes usable as fuel cell electrolytes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a triblock copolymer and a viscoelastic biostable foam comprising the same.

Abstract: A method and composition for corrosion protection of a structure is provided. In one disclosed embodiment, a polysiloxane ureide which inhibits corrosion formation on a surface of a physical object is provided. The polysiloxane ureide has a backbone including, (i) at least one diamine-terminated polysiloxane as disclosed; (ii) at least one aromatic diamine; and, (iii) at least one diisocyanate. In another disclosed embodiment, there is provided a polyureide which inhibits corrosion formation on a surface of a physical object. The polyureide comprises: (i) at least one aliphatic diamine; (ii) at least one aromatic diamine; and, (iii) at least one diisocyanate.

Abstract: The present invention has its object to provide a curable composition which comprises a reactive silyl group-containing organic polymer, does not contain, as a silanol condensation catalyst, any organotin type curing catalyst currently of concern because of the toxic feature thereof, is excellent in surface curability and depth curability and, further, can provide cured products excellent in adhesiveness; the above object can be achieved by a curable composition which comprises: an organic polymer (A) containing a silicon-containing group capable of crosslinking under siloxane bond formation; and a guanidine compound (B-1), as a silanol condensation catalyst (B), represented by the general formula (1): R1N?C(NR12)2??(1) (wherein one of the five R1s is an aryl group and the other four R1s each independently is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group in which the carbon atom at position 1 is saturated).

Abstract: A solvent resistant adhesive obtained by the crosslinking of a hydroxyl or urea or hydrocarbon terminated unsaturated polyurethane or polyurethane-urea polymer with a peroxide or a silicone hydride. The adhesive is useful as a component in pressure sensitive adhesives.

Abstract: A composition for and method for bonding a substrate. In general, applied to a substrate will be a primer composition that includes an adhesion promoter, which is an adduct prepared by the reaction of at least one aromatic polyisocyanate compound, with an active hydrogen containing moiety of an organofunctional silane, and a prepolymer derived from the reaction of at least one aliphatic polyisocyanate and a polyol, and is at least partially reacted with an active hydrogen containing moiety of an organofunctional silane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organopolysiloxane composition that can be vulcanized at room temperature into an elastomer that is crosslinked by polycondensation and that does not contain alkyltin-based catalysts which exhibit toxicity problems. The invention also relates to novel polycondensation catalysts having a guanidine structure, in silicone chemistry, and to the uses thereof as catalysts for the organopolysiloxane polycondensation reaction.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyurethane comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate (a) with a compound (i) having at least one group which is reactive toward isocyanates and also at least two organosilicon groups.

Abstract: Compositions for golf balls that include organically modified silicates and the golf balls formed using the compositions are described. In particular, the compositions of the invention, which are based on a polyurethane and polysiloxane, polyurea and polysiloxane, and/or epoxy and polysiloxane, and, thus, have the benefits of increased COR, adhesion, and shear and impact resistance. The compositions of the invention may be used in any layer of a golf ball, e.g., an outer cover layer or inner cover layer, or may be used as a coating to be disposed over a structural outer layer of a golf ball.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for applying to a substrate, in the form of a seal, a polysiloxane-containing coating, preferably a polysiloxane(amide-ureide) coating capable of inhibiting corrosion as well as the accumulation of ice. One embodiment of the present invention is directed to a polysiloxane(amide-ureide) that forms a durable, long lasting, anti-corrosive and anti-ice coating when applied to a substrate as a seal.

Abstract: Branched polydiorganosiloxane polyamide, block copolymers and methods of making the copolymers are provided. The method of making the copolymers involves reacting one or more amine compounds including at least one polyamine with a precursor having at least one polydiorganosiloxane segment and at least two ester groups.

Abstract: A copolymer comprises at least two repeating units of formula I In this formula each R1 is independently an alkyl, haloalkyl, aralkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or aryl substituted with an alkyl, alkoxy, or halo; each Y is independently an alkylene, aralkylene, or a combination thereof; each G is independently a bond or a divalent residue equal to a diamine of formula R3HN-G-NHR3 minus the two —NHR3 groups; each R3 is independently hydrogen or alkyl or R3 taken together with G and to the nitrogen to which they are both attached form a heterocyclic group; each n is independently an integer of 0 to 1500; each p is independently an integer of 1 to 10; and each q is independently an integer of 1 or greater, and wherein at least 50% of the q's are the integer 2.

Abstract: A polysiloxane(amide-ureide) which inhibits the ability of ice to adhere to a surface of a physical object when applied to a surface of a substrate. The polysiloxane(amide-ureide) has a backbone including: (i) at least one diamine-terminated polysiloxane of the general formula: wherein, for each unit of the polysiloxane R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1 to C10 alkyls, aryls, and polyaryls; for each unit of the polysiloxane R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1 to C6 alkyls, aryls, C3 to C6 cycloaliphatics, and C3 to C6 heterocycles; for each unit of the polysiloxane A1 and A2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1 to C6 alkyls, aryls, polyaryls, C3 to C6 cycloaliphatics, and C3 to C6 heterocycles; for each unit of the polysiloxane, x is a number from 1 to 1000; (ii) at least one aromatic diamine; (iii) at least one diisocyanate; and (iv) at least one halide substituted dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide (i) a polyimide precursor composition which is curable at a low temperature (not more than 250° C.) and which has a low viscosity despite having a high concentration, and a production method thereof, (ii) a polyimide coating film obtained from the polyimide precursor composition and having good properties, and a production method thereof, (iii) a photosensitive resin composition prepared by use of the polyimide precursor composition, and a production method thereof. The object of the present invention can be attained by a polyimide precursor composition containing an imidized tetracarboxylic acid having a specific structure and an isocyanate compound having a specific structure, or optionally a diamine.

Abstract: The present invention includes a composition for a silicon-containing material used as an etch mask for underlying layers. More specifically, the silicon-containing material may be used as an etch mask for a patterned imprinted layer comprising protrusions and recessions. To that end, in one embodiment of the present invention, the composition includes a hydroxyl-functional silicone component, a cross-linking component, a catalyst component, and a solvent. This composition allows the silicon-containing material to selectively etch the protrusions and the segments of the patterned imprinting layer in superimposition therewith, while minimizing the etching of the segments in superposition with the recessions, and therefore allowing an in-situ hardened mask to be created by the silicon-containing material, with the hardened mask and the patterned imprinting layer forming a substantially planarized profile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel sunscreens on the basis of polysiloxanes, to their preparation and to their use, especially in formulations for the protection against harmful effects of sunlight.

Abstract: A composition that includes functionalized polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes derivatives of the formulas TmR3 where m is equal to 8, 10 or 12 and QnMnR1,R2,R3 where n is equal to 8, 10 or 12 are provided. The functional groups include aqueous base soluble moieties. Mixtures of the functionalized polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes derivatives are highly suitable as a topcoat for photoresist in photolithography and immersion photolithography applications.

Abstract: The invention provides silicone compositions (aminopolysiloxanes and/or ammonium polysiloxanes) which bind to fibrous substrates such as paper, and make the paper perceptibly softer and permit easy use of the paper in the paper production process, by leaving constant or improving hydrophilicity. The invention further provides polysiloxane-based compositions which can be flexibly adjusted to a given substrate and treatment condition by varying the ratios of the components of the composition.

Abstract: Fluorochemical urethane compounds and coating compositions derived therefrom are described. The compounds and compositions may be used in treating substrates, in particular substrates having a hard surface such as plastics, ceramics or glass, to render them water, oil, stain, and soil repellent.

Abstract: Curable material comprising silylated polymers containing urethane groups, and use thereof in sealants, adhesives, binders and/or surface modifiers.

Abstract: Novel urethane- and silyl-containing prepolymers and compositions obtained as reaction products from alkoxysilyl-bearing compounds and isocyanate-bearing compounds, and a process for preparation thereof.