Abstract: The present invention relates to adducts useful for improving the toughness and curable compositions using such toughening adducts. In a particular aspect, the present invention relates to inventive toughening adducts and curable compositions having improved fracture toughness using those toughening adducts.

Abstract: Hydroswellable, absorbable and non-absorbable, aliphatic, segmented polyurethanes and polyurethane-urea capable of swelling in the biological environment with associated increase in volume of at least 3 percent have more than one type of segments, including those derived from polyethylene glycol and the molecular chains are structurally tailored to allow the use of corresponding formulations and medical devices as carriers for bioactive agents, rheological modifiers of cyanoacrylate-based tissue adhesives, as protective devices for repairing defective or diseased components of articulating joints and their cartilage, and scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel adducts useful for improving the toughness and curable compositions using such toughening adducts. In a particular aspect, the present invention relates to novel toughening adducts and curable compositions having improved fracture toughness using those toughening adducts.

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 linear polyamino- and/or polyammonium-polysiloxane copolymers, particularly hydrophilic polyquaternary polysiloxane copolymers, and to their use in cosmetic formulations, in laundry detergents or for surface-treating substrates.

Abstract: The invention relates to linear polyamino- and/or polyammonium-polysiloxane copolymers, particularly hydrophilic polyquaternary polysiloxane copolymers, and to their use in cosmetic formulations, in laundry detergents or for surface-treating substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biostable polyurethane or polyurea comprising: (a) a soft segment comprising a polysiloxane of the general formula (I); and (b) greater than O and less than 40 wt % of a hard segment which is a reaction product of a diisocyanate and a linear difunctional chain extender, processes for their preparation and their use in the manufacture of biomaterials, devices, articles or implants.

Abstract: An adhesive article comprising a fluorothermoplastic film having a major surface; and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer adhered to at least a portion of the first major surface, wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive comprises a silicone polyurea block copolymer and an MQ tackifying resin. Composite articles preparable from the adhesive articles, and methods of making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: An implantable medical device includes a device body at least partially formed of a polymeric material including a base polymer and a block copolymer. The block copolymer includes at least one polyethylene oxide (PEO) segment and at least one silicone (SI) segment, wherein the weight average molecular weight of the block copolymer is in the range of about 400 to about 50,000.

Abstract: Siloxane copolymers are prepared stepwise by reacting an aminoalkyldiorganoalkoxysilane with a di- or polyisocyanate to form an alkoxysilyl-terminated urea compound, and the urea compound or its reaction product with water is subsequently reacted with a di- or polysilanol-functional polymer to form a copolymer.

Abstract: An anti-fouling material useful to prevent fouling of structure exposed to a water environment includes a copolymer having a carbon and/or silicone backbone with a pendant biocidal group and, optionally, a pendant fouling release group.

Abstract: The invention provide a new class of silicone-containing prepolymers containing poly(oxyalkylene) blocks, polysiloxane blocks, and actinically-crosslinkable groups which are acryl groups, thiol groups, ene-containing groups or combinations thereof. A preopolymr of the invention is prepared in a one-pot procedure according to the Micahel addition of thiol to electron deficient alkenes, such as ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl compounds, without need for additional reaction step(s) to introduce actinically crosslinkable groups. The present invention is also related to silicone hydrogel contact lenses made from this class of silicone-containing prepolymers and to methods for making the silicone hydrogel contact lenses.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyammonium/polysiloxane copolymers, methods for production and use thereof.

Abstract: Surface-modified carbon black which exhibits excellent dispersibility in a silicone oil (non-polar medium) and a dispersion of the surface-modified carbon black are disclosed. The surface-modified carbon black includes an isocyanate compound having isocyanate groups on both ends and chemically bonded to a functional group on the surface of the carbon black, the isocyanate compound being chemically bonded to a reactive silicone polymer. The surface-modified carbon black dispersion is produced by dissolving an isocyanate compound having isocyanate groups on both ends in a solvent, adding carbon black to the solution, mixing the components so that one of the isocyanate groups is bonded to the surface of the carbon black via a urethane bond, removing an unreacted isocyanate compound, dispersing the carbon black in a silicone oil, and adding a reactive silicone polymer to the dispersion, followed by mixing and deaeration.

Abstract: An improved biostable polyurethane-urea elastomeric composition derived from a silicon-containing diamine of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric compositions useful in the manufacture of biocompatible medical devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to certain cationic random copolymers capable of polymerization to form polymeric compositions having desirable physical characteristics useful in the manufacture of ophthalmic devices. Such properties include the ability to extract the polymerized medical devices with water. This avoids the use of organic solvents as is typical in the art. The polymer compositions comprise siloxane prepolymer containing pendant and end-capping cationic and polymerizable groups.

Abstract: A process is provided for making a moisture-curable silylated resin composition by reacting (i) at least one polyol, (ii) at least one polyisocyanate and (iii) at least one isocyanatosilane, optionally in the presence of catalyst, wherein the NCO/OH ratio is less than 1. The resulting moisture-curable silylated resin composition is useful in the manufacturer of each product as moisture-curable sealants, coatings and adhesives.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyurethanes having an alternating sequence of hard and soft segments in which a nanostructured polyhedral oligosilsesquioxane diol is used as a chain extender to form a crystalline hard segment constituting SMPs. The polyurethanes are formed by reacting a polyol, a chain extender dihydroxyl-terminated polyhedral oligosilsesquioxane and a diisocyanate. The polyurethanes have multiple applications including for example, implants for human health care, drug delivery matrices, superabsorbant hydrogels, coatings, adhesives, temperature and moisture sensors, etc.

Abstract: Disclosed is a filler for optical isomer separation which: allows a polymer compound derivative to be immobilized on the surface of a carrier at a high ratio; and is excellent in optical separation ability. The filler is characterized in that the filler is obtained by modifying part of hydroxy or amino groups of a polymer compound having the hydroxy or amino groups with molecules of a compound represented by the following general formula (I): A-X—Si(Y)nR3-n, and is carried by a carrier through chemical bonding.

Abstract: An organosilicon-polyurea base polymer capable of self-crosslinking under humid condition, an elastomer prepared therefrom, preparation thereof and use of the same. By using an amino-polysiloxane, a polyisocyanate, and multiple active amino-containing silane as main materials, an organosilicon-polyurea base polymer is prepared by virtue of the copolymerization thereof. The organosilicon-polyurea base polymer has excellent high- and low-temperature resistance, and solvent resistance, and relatively better mechanical properties, and is also curable at room temperature. A crosslinked network structure of intra- and inter-molecules is formed in the base polymer through inter-crosslinking of siloxane groups at terminals and side chains of the molecular chains, thereby producing adhesives, sealants, coatings and buffer layers, in particular sealants used in automotive industry.

Abstract: Hydrophobically modified Si-containing polyamines are useful for treating scale in industrial process streams.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing a particle-based composition, comprising: (i) bringing into contact a mixture comprising a dendritic structure and a metal compound precursor in a fluid, under temperature and pressure conditions such that the mixture is not soluble in the fluid; and (ii) chemically converting the metal compound precursor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cross-linked polyurethane, which contains, in an integrated manner, at least one polytetrahydrofuran and one polyisocyanate mixture, to cosmetic or pharmaceutical agents containing a polyurethane of the aforementioned type, and to the use of these polyurethanes.

Abstract: New lithographic compositions (e.g., for use as middle layers in trilayer processes) are provided. In one embodiment, the compositions comprise an organo-silicon polymer dispersed or dissolved in a solvent system, and preferably a crosslinking agent and a catalyst. In another embodiment, the organo-silicon polymer is replaced with a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane-containing polymer and/or a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane. In either embodiment, the polymer and/or compound should also include —OH groups for proper cross-linking of the composition. When used as middle layers, these compositions can be applied as very thin films with a very thin layer of photoresist being applied to the top of the middle layer. Thus, the underlying bottom anti-reflective coating is still protected even though the overall stack (i.e., anti-reflective coating plus middle layer plus photoresist) is still thin compared to prior art stacks.

Abstract: The invention relates to a primer composition, comprising at least one polyurethane prepolymer (A) with isocyanate terminal groups, at least one aliphatic polyisocyanate (B), at least one aromatic polyisocyanate (C) and at least one reaction product (D), which may be obtained from at least one epoxysilane and at least one aminosilane or from at least one epoxysilane and at least one mercaptosilane. The invention relates to the use of the primer composition as primer for adhesives, sealants and floor coatings.

Abstract: Monoquaternary or polyquaternary polysiloxanes are useful as surface finishing components, for example, in cosmetic formulas for skin and hair care, in polishes for the treatment of hard surfaces, in formulas for the drying of automobiles and other hard surfaces after machine washing, for the treatment of textiles and textile fibers, as separate softeners for textiles following the washing whereof with nonionic or anionic/non-ionic detergent formulas, or as softeners in formulas for textile washing based on non-ionic or anionic/non-ionic surfactants, whereby amino groups are used in the form of amines or amine salts as a function of pH value.

Abstract: The invention relates to moisture-curable compositions that air provided with increased elasticity while having good mechanical properties and adhesion. Said compositions contain at least on silane-functional polymer A, at least one aminosilane AS2, and at least one ?-functional organodialkoxysilane at an amount of 0.6 to 5.0 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of polymer A. Also disclosed are the production and use of the inventive compositions, especially as a sealant and adhesive.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyester-modified poly-siloxanes of the general formula (I) where A is an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, Z is an aliphatic group having 1 to 14 carbon atoms, R is an aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic and/or aromatic poly-ester group containing at least 3 ?and having a weight-average molecular weight of 200 to 4000 g/mol, with no Zerewitinoff hydrogen atoms, Q is a group which contains no Zerewitinoff hydrogen atoms and is free from reactive carbon-carbon multiple bonds, m is 3 to 200 and o+n=2, with both o and n being other than zero. The invention further relates to the use of the compounds of the invention in thermoplastics, moulding compounds and coating materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethane/ureas wherein the polyurethane/ureas contain 0.5 to 6% by weight, based on the weight of the polyurethane/ureas, of alkoxysilane groups (calculated as Si, MW 28), which have been incorporated by the reaction of isocyanate groups with a dihydroxy compound containing urea and alkoxysilane groups, and wherein the polyurethane/ureas optionally contain hydrophilic groups and are optionally dispersed in an aqueous medium. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing these polyurethane/urea and to their use for preparing coatings.

Abstract: Polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamide, linear, block copolymers and methods of making the copolymers are provided. The method of making the copolymers involves reacting a diamine with a precursor having at least one polydiorganosiloxane segment and at least two oxalyamino groups. The polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamide block copolymers are of the (AB)n type.

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: An object of the present invention is to provide a polyorganosiloxane-containing graft copolymer capable of further improving impact resistance of a vinyl chloride-based resin without causing a significant problem such as lowering of transparency, and a vinyl chloride-based resin composition containing the copolymer. The above object is achieved by a polyorganosiloxane-containing graft copolymer (C) obtained by graft-polymerizing 65 to 5 parts by weight of at least one monomer (B) selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylic acid ester, aromatic vinyl, and a vinyl cyanide compound under a presence of 35 to 95 parts by weight of a polyorganosiloxane (A) consisting of 0.001 to 0.5% by weight of a bifunctional siloxane-based graft-crosslinking agent (a) and 99.999 to 99.

Abstract: Disclosed are an intermediate transfer belt for use in a laser printer, a fax machine and a copier, and a production method thereof. Specifically, an intermediate transfer belt including silicone modified polyimide resin and a production method thereof are provided, thereby realizing a monolayer intermediate transfer belt having excellent electrical properties, water repellency and heat dissipation properties and good mechanical strength. Further, even without the additional use of an adhesive layer for adhesion to a fluorine resin layer and fluorine resin, the intermediate transfer belt can exhibit satisfactory properties, and process efficiency can be maximized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coatings that possess a dynamic contact angle hysteresis in water, measured by means of a Wilhelmy balance according to DIN EN 14370, of at most 15°, and are can be manufactured from star-shaped prepolymers and/or star-shaped prepolymer-nanoparticle complexes that are cross-linkable with one another and with the surface of the substrate to be coated, the star-shaped prepolymers and/or star-shaped prepolymer-nanoparticle complexes possessing, before being cross-linked, at least three hydrophilic polymer arms that, considered of themselves, are soluble in water, and that carry on all or on some of their free ends R1 silyl terminal groups of the following general formula (I): R1 is —CRa2—Si(ORb)r(Rc)3-r, where Ra denotes hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, ORb denotes a hydrolyzable group, Rc denotes a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and r denotes a number from 1 to 3, and that carry, on the optionally present ends n

Abstract: A silane-terminated polyurethane composition is the reaction product of a silane-terminated polyurethane prepolymer component, a silane-terminated monomeric diisocyanate, and optionally at least one multifunctional trisilane or tetrasilane component. A method for making a composition includes (a) providing a silane-terminated polyurethane prepolymer component, a silane-terminated monomeric diisocyanate component, and optionally at least one multifunctional trisilane or tetrasilane component, and (b) combining the prepolymer component, monomeric component, and optional multifunctional silane component to form a silane-terminated polyurethane reaction product with a tensile strength of about 4 MPa or greater and an elongation of about 200% or greater.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyisocyanates containing allophanate groups and silane groups, to a process for preparing them and to their use as a starting component in the production of polyurethane polymers, more particularly as a crosslinker component in polyurethane paints and coatings.

Abstract: Functionalized polymers and methods of functionalizing polymers with reactive species having decontaminating activity, such as polyoxometalates and metal oxides. Covalent bonding of the reactive species to the polymer securely immobilizes the reactive species and stabilizes the decontaminating activity of the reactive species. Specifically, the covalent bonding of the reactive species greatly reduces moisture deactivation during prolonged exposure to atmospheric moisture. Polyoxometalates are catalytically reactive through oxidative pathways and metal oxides are reactive through hydrolytic pathways. Both polyoxometalates and metal oxides having oxygen atoms available for covalent bonding with an appropriate bifunctional linking agent.

Abstract: Coating compositions repairable by introduction of energy and comprising defined siloxanes, coatings obtained therewith and repairable by introduction of energy, methods of producing them, and their use.

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: Fluorochemical urethane compounds and coating compositions derived therefrom are described. The compounds and composition may be used in treating substrates, in particular substrates having a hard surfaces such as ceramics or glass, to render them hydrophilic, oleophobic and easy to clean.

Abstract: Polydiorganosiloxane polyamide, block copolymers having organic soft segments and methods of making the copolymers are provided.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an adhesive composition which is moisture-curable, has excellent adhesive properties and resistance to moist heat, and exhibits excellent durability even when used for joining materials having different coefficients of linear expansion. The present invention provides an adhesive composition having: a reactive silicon-containing group-bearing compound (A) which includes a compound (c) formed by reacting a silane coupling agent (a) having a reactive silicon-containing group and a functional group with a compound (b) having at least one reactive group to react with the functional group and at least one aromatic ring, wherein the reactive silicon-containing group-bearing compound (A) has a number-average molecular weight per reactive silicon-containing group of 800 or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing amino-functional polyurethane prepolymers by a) preparing an NCO-functional polyurethane prepolymer by reacting an excess of one or more di- and/or polyisocyanates with at least one isocyanate-reactive compound having a functionality of at least 1.5, b) reacting the free NCO groups of the resulting polyurethane prepolymer with at least one compound containing one or more silanol groups to obtain the corresponding silylurethanes, and then c) converting the silylurethanes to amino-functional polyurethane prepolymers by hydrolysis and/or alcoholysis with decarboxylation. The present invention also relates coatings, adhesives, sealants, casting compounds or moldings obtained from these amino-functional polyurethene prepolymers.

Abstract: Prepolymers comprising at least one block of Formula II and terminated with a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated radical are useful in hydrogel materials are disclosed: wherein n, R, R1, R2 and X+ are as defined herein.

Abstract: A curable, alkoxysilane-functional polyether urethane composition formed by combining a) a first silane terminated polyurethane prepared by reacting i) a mono-functional compounds with ii) an isocyanate component containing two isocyanate groups, the reaction product reacted with iii) a compound containing an isocyanate-reactive group and one or more reactive silane groups to form a moisture-curable, alkoxysilane-functional polyether urethane; and b) a second silane terminated polyurethane prepared by reacting i) an alkyl monofunctional alcohol, amine, and/or thiol, with ii) an isocyanate component containing two isocyanate groups, the reaction product reacted with iii) a compound containing an isocyanate-reactive group and one more reactive silane groups. The urethane composition can be used in coating, sealant and/or adhesive compositions. The coating compositions are used to form a coated substrate.

Abstract: A method of applying a dental agent to a dental surface, the method including: applying a retentive polymeric coating to a dental surface; and subsequently contacting the retentive polymeric coating with a loading composition that includes a dental agent, wherein the contacting occurs under conditions effective to incorporate the dental agent into the retentive polymeric coating for release over time. Also provided are polymers that include a hydrophobic segment, a hydrophilic segment, a quaternary amine segment, and an alkoxy silane crosslinkable segment; and polymers that include a hydrophobic segment, a hydrophilic segment, a silicon-containing macromer segment, and an alkoxy silane crosslinkable segment.

Abstract: Fast-curing modified siloxane compositions comprise; (1) an alkoxy- or silanol-functional silicone intermediate, (2) at least one amine reactive ingredient selected from the group consisting of acetoacetate-functional ingredients, acrylate-functional ingredients, and mixtures thereof, (3) an epoxy-functional ingredient, (4) a curing agent selected from the group consisting of amines, aminosilanes, ketimines, aldimines and mixtures thereof, and (5) water. Other ingredients useful in forming fast-curing modified siloxane compositions of this invention include silanes, organometallic catalysts, solvents, pigments, fillers and modifying agents. The above-identified ingredients are combined and reacted to form a fully cured protective film comprising a cross-linked enamine polysiloxane and/or acrylate polysiloxane chemical structure in a reduced amount of time when compared to conventional epoxy siloxane compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silicon-containing biostable gels and processes for their preparation. The gels possess properties which make them useful in the manufacture and repair of biomaterials and medical devices, articles or implants, in particular the manufacture of soft tissue implants such as breast implants and the repair of orthopaedic joints such as spinal discs.

Abstract: This invention relates to materials which absorb and dissipate energy and/or selectively allow energy to be transmitted, methods of making same, and articles comprising such materials. In particular, polymeric materials which include polyol(s) such as, but not limited to, polyethers, polyesters, polyether/esters, acrylics, and combinations thereof, plus other formulary components such as hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes, polyisocyanates, silicone, preferably RTV (room temperature vulcanizing) silicone, and, preferably, suitable catalysts, preferably organometallic catalysts such as DBTDL (dibutyl tin dilaurate). Included are such polymeric materials which are resilient and which resist compression and compression set while exhibiting energy absorbing properties. Optionally, additives may be functionally or cosmetically added.

Abstract: A process for producing a composition comprising (A) a metal oxide sol containing an amine compound, such as diisopropylamine, (B) a polycondensable silicon compound having an epoxy group, such as ?-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane, and (C) a curing catalyst such as tris(2,4-pentanedionato)aluminum (III), the process comprising the steps of: mixing the component (A) with the component (B) at a temperature of 10° C. or higher and lower than 40° C. for 6 hours or longer; and mixing the obtained mixture with the above component (C). There is provided a process for producing the coating composition to provide a hard coat which has excellent adhesion, scratch resistance, solvent resistance and weatherability when it is applied to the surface of a synthetic resin lens and is free from fine holes or depressions on the surface, particularly a hard coat having a high refractive index.