Abstract: Disclosed are compounds according to formula (I), wherein R? and R? are selected from the group consisting of R?=SiR1R2R3 and R?=H; R?=SiR1R2R3 and R?=SiR4R5R6; and R?=Ar1SiR1R2R3 and R?=Ar2SiR4R5R6; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkynyl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, and arylalkynyl; Ar1 and Ar2 are independently selected from the group consisting of arylene, arylenealkylene, arylenealkynylene, heteroarylene, heteroarylenealkylene, heteroarylenealkenylene and heteroarylenealkylene; and n is at least 20. Such compounds may be used as an emissive layer in a polymer light-emitting diode (PLED), which itself may be used in electroluminescent devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of novel silicone alkoxylated esters which have terminal carboxyl groups that form salt complexes with certain amid containing cationic compounds to form very mild conditioning products suited for personal care applications like shampoos, body wash, hand wash and bath products.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising (A) a polyfluorodialkenyl compound having at least two alkenyl radicals, (B) a fluorinated organohydrogensiloxane having at least two Si—H radicals, (C) a platinum group compound, (D) a hydrophobic silica powder, and (E) an organosiloxane having a Si—H radical and a trialkyl or trialkoxy-containing organic radical attached to a silicon atom cures into a product having improved solvent resistance, chemical resistance, heat resistance, low-temperature properties, low moisture permeability and electric properties and exhibiting good adhesion to a variety of substrates including metals and plastics by brief heating at relatively low temperatures.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dimethicone copolyol phosphate ester compounds bearing a fluoro group attached through a hydrophobic ester linkage to silicon. This invention also relates a series of such products having differing amounts of water-soluble groups, silicone soluble groups and fatty soluble groups. By careful selection of the compounds so constructed, very efficient mild conditioning agents may be achieved.

Abstract: The invention relates to self-adhesive addition-crosslinking silicone compositions which comprises (A) diorganopolysiloxanes, (B) organohydrogenpolysiloxanes containing less than 20 SiH bonded hydrogen atoms and less than 12% aryl groups, (C) organosilicon compounds having epoxy groups and hydrolyzable groups and (D) a hydrosilylation catalyst. The compositions are transparent to translucent, exhibit good compositional comparability, and cure to form strongly adhesive elastomers with good physical properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to photocurable siloxane polymers having functional acryl groups, useful in the preparation of intraocular lenses (IOLs). The polymers are siloxane copolymers, wherein the siloxane can be selected from the group consisting of diphenyl siloxane, phenylalkyl siloxane, dialkyl siloxane, and trifluoroalkyl alkyl siloxane. The invention also relates to methods for producing the said siloxane polymers, as well as to producing accommodating lenses in vivo, which means that the lens is formed in the capsular bag of the eye.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a surface treatment composition having excellent storage stability and waterdrop rolling property. The present invention provides a surface treatment composition containing a partial hydrolysate of a fluorine-containing reactive silane such as C8F17CH2CH2Si(OCH3)3 having a molecular weight of M measured by GPC, wherein the proportion of molecules with molecular weights of from 300 to at most 2M in the partial hydrolysate is less than 70%, and the proportion of molecules with molecular weights of from 6M to 100000 in the partial hydrolysate is less than 10%. The present invention also provides a method of surface treatment of glass with the surface treatment composition. The present invention also provides a substrate treated with the surface treatment composition. The present invention also provides an article incorporating the substrate such as a transport equipment.

Abstract: A composition comprising a least one fluorochemical polyether silane compound having a polyfluoropolyether segment and at least two hydrolysable silane groups per molecule, one or more non-fluorinated compounds having at least two hydrolysable groups per molecule, and/or a partial condensate thereof, is disclosed. The composition provides durable water, oil and stain repellency to a substrate.

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

Abstract: A composition comprising the condensation product of a least one fluorochemical polyether silane compound having a polyfluoropolyether segment and at least two hydrolysable silane groups per molecule, with one or more non-fluorinated compounds having at least two hydrolysable groups per molecule, and the reaction product thereof, is disclosed. The composition provides durable water, oil and stain repellency to a substrate.

Abstract: Condensation curable poly(fluoroorgano)siloxane-poly(silarylene)siloxane block copolymer compositions having a glass transition temperature not exceeding about −54° C. and excellent solvent resistance have been found useful as sealants. Polyalkoxysilylorgano compounds, such as 1,4-bis[trimethoxysilyl(ethyl)]benzene have been found to be effective as cross-linkers.

Abstract: Polymers comprising recurring units of formula (1) are provided wherein R1 is a straight, branched or cyclic divalent C1-20 hydrocarbon group or a bridged cyclic hydrocarbon group, R is hydrogen atom or an acid labile group, 0≦m≦3, 0≦n≦3 and 0≦m+n≦6. Using the polymers, chemical amplification positive resist compositions featuring low absorption of F2 excimer laser light are obtained.

Abstract: The present invention provides composition for treating a substrate comprising a homogeneous mixture of: (a) a fluorinated polyether silane of the formula: Rf1—[—Q—SiY3−xR1x]y  (I)  wherein Rf1 represents a monovalent or divalent polyfluoropolyether group, Q represents an organic divalent linking group, R1 represents a C1-C4 alkyl group, Y represents a hydrolysable group; x is 0 or 1 and y is 1 or 2; (b) an organic or an inorganic acid; (c) water; and (d) an organic solvent. The invention further provides a method of making such a composition and the use thereof to treat substrates to render them oil and water repellent.

Abstract: The reaction product obtained by cohydrolysis and condensation of (A) a fluorinated alkyl-bearing alkoxysilane, (B) an amino-bearing alkoxysilane, and (C) an alkoxysilyl-bearing polyorganosiloxane is dissolved in water to provide a water-soluble, water/oil repellent treating composition. This water/oil repellent treating composition has improved water solubility and shelf stability, has no detrimental effects on the environment because of the aqueous system, and imparts fully durable water repellency and satisfactory softness and hand to textiles.

Abstract: Polysilazane/polysiloxane block copolymers particularly suitable for the preparation of durable, adherent silicon-containing coatings comprising polymeric segments of a polysilazane and polysiloxane are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel polysiloxane having the following structural units (I) and/or (II) and the structural unit (III), wherein A1 and A2 are an acid-dissociable monovalent organic group, R1 is hydrogen, monovalent (halogenated) hydrocarbon, halogen, or amino, R2 is monovalent (halogenated) hydrocarbon group, or halogen. A method of preparing such a polysiloxane, a silicon-containing alicyclic compound providing this polysiloxane, and a radiation-sensitive resin composition comprising this polysiloxane are also provided. The polysiloxane is useful as a resin component for a resist material, effectively senses radiation with a short wavelength, exhibits high transparency to radiation and superior dry etching properties, and excels in basic resist properties required for resist materials such as high sensitivity, resolution, developability, etc.

Abstract: A crosslinkable fluororubber composition comprising (A) a polymer comprising a perfluoro compound having at least two alkenyl groups and a divalent perfluoroalkylene or perfluoropolyether structure a compound having at least two hydrosilyl groups, the hydrosilyl-bearing compound being added to some of the alkenyl groups in the perfluoro compound, (B) a reinforcing filler, and (C) a crosslinking agent having a hydrosilyl group and capable of addition reaction or a peroxide crosslinking agent, and (D) a surface treating agent having at least one fluoroalkenyl group and silanol group in the molecule, is roll millable and compression moldable. It cures into products having satisfactory solvent resistance, chemical resistance, heat resistance, and low-temperature properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to surface-modified insulators obtained by coating an insulator body with a preparation containing at least one organofluorine-functional silane and/or siloxane, at least one mineral acid and at least one metal salt of aluminum(III), tin(II), tin(IV), iron(III) or titanium(III) as catalyst, to a process for their preparation and to the use of the preparation for coating insulators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to photocurable siloxane polymers having functional acryl groups, useful in the preparation of intraocular lenses (IOLs). The polymers are siloxane copolymers, wherein the siloxane can be selected from the group consisting of diphenyl siloxane, phenylalkyl siloxane, dialkyl siloxane, and trifluoroalkyl alkyl siloxane. The invention also relates to methods for producing the said siloxane polymers, as well as to producing accommodating lenses in vivo, which means that the tens is formed in the capsular bag of the eye.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polysiloxanes suitable for the preparation of intraocular lenses by a crosslinking reaction, having a specific gravity of greater than about 1.0, a refractive index suitable for restoring the refractive power of the natural crystalline lens and a viscosity suitable for injection through a standard cannula. The present invention includes an injectable intraocular lens material based on said polysiloxanes and methods of preparing intraocular lenses by direct injection into the capsular bag of the eye.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one organofluorine-functional silane and/or siloxane, at least one mineral acid and at least one metal salt of aluminum(III), tin(II), tin(IV), iron(III) or titanium(III); a process for preparing said composition and to its use; and surface-modified substrates obtainable by coating with said composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating material comprising condensates of at least one compound (A) of the general formula RaMZb (a=0-3; b=1-4; a+b=3, 4), where R is a non-hydrolyzable organic group, and at least one compound (B) of the general formula R′xMZy(x=1-3; y=1-3; x+y=3, 4), where R is a non-hydrolyzable organic group and at least one R′ contains a perfluoro polyether structure separated from M by at least two atoms, where M is an element from the periodic table of elements selected from the main groups III-V or from the subgroups II-IV and Z is a hydrolyzable organic group, and where at least one R is not equal to at least one R′.

Abstract: Disclosed is a halogen-substituted reactive polysiloxane compound having number average molecular weight of 400 to 100,000 and represented by the formula Y—{C(R3)(R4)}c—CH2CH2—Si(R1)(R2)—{O—Si(R1)(R2)}d—CH2CH2—{C(R3)(4)}c—Y, in which Y is (X)a(R)bSi, (X)a(R)bC, or (X)eR1)f—Bz—C(R5)1(X)j; X is a halogen atom selected from F, Cl, Br and I; R is hydrogen or an alkyl group from C1 to C20 including methyl, ethyl or propyl; R1, R3, R4 and R5 are defined as R, or a halogen-substituted alkyl or silane group; R2 is defined as X or R1, or (X)g(R3)hC—{C(R3)(R4)}c; a is an integer from 1 to 3, and b is an integer from 0 to 2, wherein a+b=3; c is an integer from 0 to 1000; d is an integer from 1 to 50000; e and f are independently an integer from 0 to 4, wherein e+f=4; g and h are independently an integer from 0 to 3, wherein g+h=3; i and j are independently an integer from 0 to 3,

Abstract: The present invention relates to low a dielectric material essential for a next generation semiconductor with high density and high performance, and more particularly to a low dielectric material that is thermally stable and has good film-forming properties and excellent mechanical properties, a dielectric film comprising the low dielectric material, and a semiconductor device manufactured using the dielectric film.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel amino acid silicon polymer with good adhesion to the keratin layer of the skin, a method of preparing the amino acid silicon polymer, a cosmetic particles surface-treated with the amino acid silicon polymer, and a color cosmetic composition including the cosmetic particles. According to the present invention, the particles surface-treated up to 3% to the maximum with the amino acid silicon polymer prepared by reacting an amino acid and a functional silicon polymer in the manner of organic synthesis have water resistance and usability peculiar to silicon-treated pigments and take positive surface charges, thereby offering good adhesion to the skin and durability. Due to these characteristics, the cosmetic containing the surface-treated particles of the present invention is superior in the cosmetic effect to that containing the conventional surface-treated particles.

Abstract: An antifoulant composition includes a fluorinated silicone resin: wherein R is the same or different group and stands for an alkyl of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R′ is H or a lower alkyl of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, n is 2 to 10, x is at least 1 and y is at least 2.

Abstract: A process for making organosilyl end-stopped diorganopolysiloxane fluid is provided comprising the steps of reacting an organic end-stopping compound with a fluorosilicone trimer in the presence of a catalytic amount of linear phosphonitrilic acid, and inactivating the linear phosphonitrilic acid, thereby forming organosilyl end-stopped diorganopolysiloxane fluid.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising (A) a fluorinated organic silicon compound of the formula: Z—R1—Rf—R1—Z wherein Rf is a divalent fluorinated polyether group, R1 is a divalent hydrocarbon group, and Z is a silyl or siloxane group terminated with OH, (B) an organic silicon compound as a crosslinking agent, and (C) a condensation accelerator is curable to depth at room temperature even in the absence of moisture.

Abstract: Oligomers soluble in organic solvents and obtainable by condensing identical or different monomers of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 means C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or C.sub.6 -C.sub.14 aryl,R.sub.2 means hydrogen, alkyl or aryl, if b is 1, or alkyl or aryl, if b is 2 or 3,R.sub.3 means alkyl or aryl,m means 3 to 6,q means 2 to 10 and,b means 1, 2 or 3,are suitable for coating plastics, mineral and metallic substrates and glass.

Abstract: The invention relates to a series of novel silicone fluorinated dimethicone copolyol phosphates. This class of compounds provides breathable barriers when applied to textiles and paper and by vityue of the anionic group present forms very stable emulsions. These emulsuions allow for delivery of barriers to the skin that allow for the passage of water and air through the barrier, but do not allow for the passage of oils. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by reacting a fluoro dimethicone copolyol disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,446,144 with a suitable phosphating agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to triazine-containing organosilicon compounds having units of the formulaA.sub.a R.sub.b X.sub.c SiO.sub.(4-a-b-c)/2 (I),whereR is identical or different and denotes a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon radical, having 1 to 26 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 18 per radical,X is identical or different and is a halogen atom, a chlorine atom or a radical of the formula --OR.sup.1, where R.sup.1 denotes an alkyl radical, having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 8 per radical and which may be substituted by an ether oxygen atom,a is 0 or 1, preferably 0.01-0.5b is 0, 1, 2 or 3, preferably 0.5-3.0c is 0, 1, 2 or 3, preferably 0.0-2.0 and the sum a+b+c.ltoreq.4, preferably 0.1-3.5, andA is a radical of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.

Abstract: A propellant-free composition for lustering and protecting a surface such as a rubber sidewall of a vehicle tire or a vinyl or similar surface. The composition has (1) from about 10 wt. % to 100 wt. % of a high molecular weight liquid linear polysiloxane having a molecular weight above about 550, and (2) from 0 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of a low molecular weight liquid linear and/or cyclic polysiloxane having a molecular weight below about 550. Surface activity of the silicone component of the composition is such that the high molecular weight polysiloxane functions to produce a high luster, while the low molecular weight polysiloxane functions as an evaporative carrier-solvent diluent medium for delivery of the silicone component to the surface and to produce an even distribution on that surface.

Abstract: A polyfluoroalkyl silicone having the general formula:M.sub.a M'.sub.b D.sub.c D'.sub.d T.sub.e T'.sub.f Q.sub.g ;whereM=R.sup.1.sub.u R.sup.2.sub.v R.sup.3.sub.w SiO.sub.1/2 with the sum of the subscripts u+v+w being 3 and the subscripts v and w are each independently 0 or 1;M'=R.sup.4 R.sup.5 R.sup.6 SiO.sub.1/2 ;D=R.sup.7.sub.x R.sup.8.sub.y SiO.sub.2/2 with the sum of the subscripts x+y being 2 and y is 0 or 1;D'=R.sup.9 R.sup.10 SiO.sub.2/2 ;T=R.sup.11.sub.z SiO.sub.3/2 with the subscript z being 1;T'=R.sup.12 SiO.sub.3/2 ; andQ=SiO.sub.4/2 ;where the substituent groups R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10, and R.sup.12 are each independently selected from the group of one to forty carbon atom monovalent hydrocarbon radicals, the subscripts a, b, c, d, e, f, and g are zero or positive integers with the substituent groups, R.sup.1, R.sup.7, and R.sup.11, each independently selected from the group of consisting of monovalent polyfluoroalkyl groups having the formula CF.

Abstract: A moisture-curable silicone composition is prepared from (A) an organopolysiloxane resin having hydrolyzable groups associated therewith, (B) a fluorosilicone resin having residual silanol groups associated therewith, (C) a hydrolyzable organosilane and (D) a cure accelerating catalyst. The cured composition of the invention in prepared by reacting the aforementioned components (A) through (D) in the presence of moisture and results in a material exhibiting superior oil- and water-repellent properties.

Abstract: A polyfluoroalkyl silicone having the general formula:M.sub.a M'.sub.b D.sub.c D'.sub.d T.sub.e T'.sub.f Q.sub.g ;whereM=R.sup.1.sub.u R.sup.2.sub.v R.sup.3.sub.w SiO.sub.1/2 with the sum of the subscripts u+v+w being 3 and the subscripts v and w are each independently 0 or 1;M'=R.sup.4 R.sup.5 R.sup.6 SiO.sub.1/2 ;D=R.sup.7.sub.x R.sup.8.sub.y SiO.sub.2/2 with the sum of the subscripts x+y being 2 and y is 0 or 1;D'=R.sup.9 R.sup.10 SiO.sub.2/2 ;T=R.sup.11.sub.z SiO.sub.3/2 with the subscript z being 1;T'=R.sup.12 SiO.sub.3/2 ; andQ=SiO.sub.4/2 ;where the substituent groups R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10, and R.sup.12 are each independently selected from the group of one to forty carbon atom monovalent hydrocarbon radicals, the subscripts a, b, c, d, e, f, and g are zero or positive integers with the substituent groups, R.sup.1, R.sup.7, and R.sup.11, each independently selected from the group of consisting of monovalent polyfluoroalkyl groups having the formula CF.

Abstract: A curable silicone composition that cures at room temperature into a highly water-repellent, highly oil-repellent film is obtained from a composition of (A) an organopolysiloxane resin with the following average unit formulaR.sub.a (ZO).sub.b SiO.sub.(4-a-b)/2in which R represents substituted and unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon groups, Z is a hydrogen atom or C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl group, i has a value from 0.80 to 1.80, and b has a value that gives a content of 0.01 to 10 weight % silicon-bonded hydroxyl or alkoxy in the instant compound; (B) an organopolysiloxane each molecule of which contains at least one silylalkylene group with the following general formula bonded to main-chain silicon--R.sup.1 --SiR.sup.2.sub.(3-m) X.sub.mwherein R.sup.1 represents alkylene and alkyleneoxyalkylene groups; each R.sup.

Abstract: A thin fluorosilicone elastomer coating which prevents oil weepage problems with silicone rubber gaskets wherein the fluorosilicone elastomer coating contains a vinyl-containing fluorosilicone polymer cured with a hydrogen-containing siloxane/platinum group hydrosilation catalyst curing system used in combination with a peroxide curing agent.

Abstract: A composition for surface treatment, which comprises the following components (I), (II) and (III) as essential components:(I) at least one compound capable of forming a coating film with a contact angle of at least 70.degree. against water;(II) a solvent capable of dissolving the component (I); and(III) a solvent having an evaporation rate lower than the component (II).

Abstract: A fuser roll having a metal core shaft has a resilient layer placed around the metal core shaft with at least the surface layer of the resilient layer comprising a fluorosilicone rubber layer containing 5 to 50 wt. % polytetrafluoroethylene. Since this fuser roll is excellent in releasability and silicone oil resistance, the durability is excellent, and the image obtained by a copying machine wherein the roll is used becomes sharp.

Abstract: A condensation curing type room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition, comprising (A) a diorganopolysiloxane the both ends of the molecular chain of which are terminated with a hydroxyl group, (B) an organosilicon compound containing at least three hydrolyzable groups bonded to a silicon atom in the molecule or its partial hydrolysis-condensation product, (C) an alkoxysilane having a fluorine-containing organic group, and (D) aluminum hydroxide. This composition can form a cured product excellent in soil resistance and can keep favorably the tracking resistance for a long period of time. Particularly, the composition is quite useful as a protective coating material for high voltage power supply parts used outdoors.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with silicone copolymer containing terminal and/or pendant oxyalkylene styrene groups which are crosslinkable in the presence of a photoinitiator when exposed to UV radiation and their use in a compositions for coating substrates to provide substrates with anti-adhesive properties.

Abstract: A thermosetting powder composition which comprises (a) a specific a carboxyl-terminated polyester and (b) a glycidyl group-containing acrylic copolymer. The carboxyl-terminated polyester (a) has an acid number of 15 to 70 mg of KOH/g and must be prepared in two steps. In the first step, a hydroxyl-terminated polyester is prepared from at least one polycarboxylic acid other than 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, and at least one aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyol and in the second step, the resulting hydroxyl-terminated polyester is esterified with 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid exclusively. In addition, the composition of the polyester (a) is very specific: it contains at least 75 mole % of terephthalic acid, at least 10 mole % of 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid and at most 14 mole % of at least one other aromatic and/or aliphatic and/or cycloatiphatic polycarboxylic acid, based on a total carboxylic acid content of 100 mole %.

Abstract: A method for continuously producing a room temperature vulcanizable composition is disclosed. A base mixture of a silanol stopped fluorosilicone polymer, a silica filler and iron oxide are processed in an extruder at an elevated temperature between about 50 and 200.degree. C. Thereafter, a tin based catalyst, an acetoxy cross-linking agent and an optional adhesion promoter are added to the extruder near the exit port. The resulting material has improved storage stability.

Abstract: Polycarbonate oligomers having hydroxy end groups are produced by a melt reaction with bisphenol-A and a basic catalyst. The oligomers may then be reacted with chloro end-group siloxanes in the presence of a solvent and an acid acceptor to yield polycarbonate-polysiloxane block co-polymers. The melt reaction occurs at elevated temperature without the direct use of phosgene gas.

Abstract: A room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising: (A) 100 parts by weight of a diorganopolysiloxane blocked by hydroxyl group at both terminal ends of its molecule, (B) from 0.5 to 30 parts by weight of an organosilicon compound having at least three silicon-bonded hydrolyzable groups in its molecule or a partially hydrolyzed product of the organosilicon compound, (C) from 0.1 to 15 parts by weight of an alkoxysilane having the following general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 is a divalent hydrocarbon group of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms which may contain an amide linkage (--CONH--) or ether oxygen linkage, Rf is a divalent perfluoroalkylene group or a divalent perfluoropolyether group, and n is an integer from 1 to 3, and a cured product of the composition.

Abstract: Novel polyimides containing pendent siloxane groups (PISOX) were prepared by the reaction of functionalized siloxane compounds with hydroxy containing polyimides (PIOH). The pendent siloxane groups on the polyimide backbone offer distinct advantages such as lowering the dielectric constant and moisture resistance and enhanced atomic oxygen resistance. The siloxane containing polyimides are potentially useful as protective silicon oxide coatings and are useful for a variety of applications where atomic oxygen resistance is needed.

Abstract: The present fluorosilicone composition is an addition reaction curable composition that uses, as an alkenyl group-containing organopolysiloxane, a fluorine-containing organopolysiloxane represented by the following general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R represents a vinyl group, R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group or a phenyl group, R.sup.2 represents a group represented by the following formula (2): ##STR2## in which p is an integer of 2 to 8 and q is an integer of 1 to 10, and n and m are each a positive integer. This composition can form a gellike cured product particularly excellent in acid resistance.

Abstract: A curable fluorosilicone resin composition is disclosed, which composition comprises(A) 100 parts by weight of a fluorosilicone resin obtained by cohydrolyzing a mixture of(a) 50 to 95 mole percent of a perfluoroalkyl-containing organosilane having the formula R--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SiX.sub.3,(b) 5 to 50 mole percent of an epoxy-containing organosilane having the formula Z.sub.w SiX.sub.4-w and, optionally,(c) up to 50 mole percent of an organosilane having the formula R.sup.1.sub.n SiX.sub.4-n,wherein R is a perfluoroalkyl group containing 4 to 15 carbon atoms, X is a hydrolyzable group, Z is an epoxy-containing monovalent organic group, R.sup.

Abstract: Novel aniline terminated silicone monomers with (a) silane (Si--H) functionalities, (b) silanol (Si--OH) functionalities, or (c) alpha,omega-aniline terminated polydimethyl siloxanes, and a novel synthetic route. The alpha,omega-aniline terminated dimethyl siloxanes are prepared, starting with bromoaniline, in which the amine functionality is protected, such as by reaction with 1,1,4,4-tetramethyl-1,4-bis(N,N-diethylamino)-1,4-disilabutane, to form 1-(bromophenyl)-2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-l-aza-2,5-disilacyclopentane. The protected bromoaniline is then reacted with n-butyllithium and chlorodialkylsilane to form 1-((dialkylsilyl)phenyl)-2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-l-aza-2,5-disilacyclopentane. Next, the protected dimethylsilane aniline is subjected to de-protection to form aminophenyldialkyl silane, which is considered to be novel. This silane is then hydrolyzed to form the corresponding silanol, also considered to be novel. The silanol is then condensed to form bis(amino-phenyl)-1,1,3,3-tetraalkyldisiloxane.