Abstract: A method for the preparation of an organopolysiloxane which contains in each molecule at least one phenyl group and at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom is disclosed, said method comprising reacting (I) an organopolysiloxane having a molecular weight not exceeding 100,000 and containing in each molecule at least one phenyl group and at least one alkoxy group with (II) 1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane, wherein the reaction is carried out in the presence of an aqueous hydrochloric acid solution, this aqueous solution preferably further comprising an alcohol.

Abstract: An efficient and economically advantageous method is proposed for the preparation of an organopolysiloxane comprising tetrafunctional siloxane units, i.e. Q units, and, typically, monofunctional siloxy units, i.e. M units, and useful as a reinforcing agent in silicone rubbers. The method comprises the steps of: mixing the reactants for providing the Q and M units, such as ethyl orthosilicate and trimethyl methoxy silane, in a desired molar ratio; and heating the mixture at a temperature higher by at least 10.degree. C. than the boiling point of the mixture under normal pressure in a closed vessel in the presence of water and a catalyst such as a sulfonic acid group-containing compound.

Abstract: A polyimide coating composition comprising an homogeneous liquid solution of (a) a polyimide or polyimide precursor, (b) a substituted silane compound and (c) aprotic solvent.

Abstract: A photocurable organopolysiloxane composition comprising an organopolysiloxane having at least one photocurable acryloxyorganosilyl group in the molecule, a polyether-modified organopolysiloxane and a photo-initiator. The composition has good peelable protective properties after curing and heating, for example, in hot solder bath.

Abstract: Polyorganosiloxane which are useful as resist materials for use in microprocesses such as large scale integration device fabrication are those of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; x and z are positive numbers; y is zero or a positive number; and x, y, and z have values such that their ratios are 0.3.ltoreq.(x+y)/z.ltoreq.4; and zero .ltoreq.y/x.ltoreq.100. The polyorganosiloxanes can be prepared by cohydrolysis or condensation reactions of hydrolyzable group-containing organosilanes or disiloxanes with tetrafunctional hydrolyzable silanes.

Abstract: A silylated polymeric binder, which is soluble or swellable in alkali, bears a plurality of at least one of aliphatic and aromatic hydroxyl groups, at least a portion of which are derivatized by units of the formula I and II:[(A-B.sub.n).sub.m C]--[(D.sub.o E.sub.p)BC].sub.u (I)and[(D.sub.o E.sub.p)BC].sub.v (II)which are side chains of the polymeric binder, whereinA denotes a silanyl group containing at least 2 silicon atoms in total linked to each other, but not more than 3 silicon atoms linked to each other in an unbranched chain or silicon atoms;B denotes a bridging group;C denotes a functional group which has formed a covalent bond with an aromatic, aliphatic, or cycloaliphatic hydroxyl group of the binder, the group D, or the group E;D denotes a grafted monohydric or polyhydric aliphatic alcohol;E denotes a grafted monohydric or polyhydric aromatic alcohol;n denotes 0 or 1;m denotes 1 or 2; and o, p, u and v each denote 0 or 1.

Abstract: Highly-branched, functionalized, wholly aromatic poly(arylenes) are prepared by the polymerization of AB.sub.n -type aromatic monomers.

Abstract: A chemically modified and activated, hydroxyl-group-containing, natural or synthetic, polymeric solid body surface is disclosed, as well as a process for the activation of such solid body surfaces by means of organo-silanes and, if necessary, homo- or heterobifunctional reagent. The surfaces are used for the stable, simple and economical binding of proteins, nucleic acids, low-molecular ligands, cells, microorganisms and other biological materials, in biology, biotechnology and medicine.

Abstract: The coefficient of friction of surfaces of articles, wherein the surface comprises a hydrophilic polyurethane polymer, is reduced by treating the surface with a mixture of concentrated sulfuric acid and a low molecular weight organic polyhydroxy compound, and removing excess treating mixture. Typical low friction articles produced thereby are boat hulls having drag resistant coatings, conduits having low friction linings, and cannula or body implants having slippery surfaces.

Abstract: A method for producing methylpolydisilylazane polymers of reduced chloride content that exhibit no increase in pyrophoricity and exhibit improved shelf life. The methylpolydisilylazane polymers of reduced chloride content are useful in the production of silicon nitride and silSTATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT RIGHTSThe United States Government has rights in this invention pursuant to Contract Number F33615-85-C-5006 awarded by the United States Air Force.

Abstract: Derivatives of diphenylhexafluoropropane having the formula: ##STR1## where R is an unsubstituted or substituted alkylene, an epoxy, a silyl or alkoxysilyl group; and where X and Y are hydrogen or halogen. The derivatives are useful in formulating polymer structures.

Abstract: There are provided substantially trialkylsiloxy terminated polysiloxanes having at least one amino or substituted amino group linked to at least one trifunctional siloxy unit of said polysiloxane through an alkylene or arylene bridge. Emulsions of such polysiloxanes as well as methods for treating fabrics therewith are also provided.

Abstract: Radiation polymerizable compositions containing organopolysiloxanes having an average of at least one nitrogen-containing group per molecule linked to a silicon atom through an Si--N or Si--O--N linkage and a photo-induced free radical source.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a process for preparing R'.sub.3 SiNH-containing silazane polymers by contacting and reacting chlorine-containing disilanes with {R'.sub.3 Si}.sub.2 NH where R' is vinyl, hydrogen, an alkyl radical of 1-3 carbon atoms or the phenyl group. The silazane polymers are useful as chemical intermediates to produce silicon-containing chemical compounds. They are also useful in the formation of silicon carbide-containing ceramic materials.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a process for preparing polysilazane polymers by contacting and reacting chlorine-containing disilanes with ammonia. The polysilazane polymers are useful as chemical intermediates to produce silicon-containing chemical compounds. They are also useful in the formation of silicon carbide-containing ceramic materials.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a process for preparing R'.sub.3 SiNH-containing silazane polymers by contacting and reacting chlorine-containing disilanes with {R'.sub.3 Si}.sub.2 NH where R' is vinyl, hydrogen, an alkyl radical of 1-3 carbon atoms or the phenyl group. The silazane polymers are useful as chemical intermediates to produce silicon-containing chemical compounds. They are also useful in the formation of silicon carbide-containing ceramic materials.

Abstract: A process for producing a fluorosilicone polymer comprising reacting a fluoro-substituted cyclic polysiloxane with a polymerization catalyst and as the novel ingredient a low molecular weight silanol terminated diorganopolysiloxane polymer and then after the polymer is formed, neutralizing the catalyst. In another embodiment of the present invention, there can be utilized in the polymerization reaction a high molecular weight aliphatic alcohol in place of the low molecular weight silanol terminated diorganopolysiloxane polymer.

Abstract: Bis(fluoroaliphaticsulfonyl)imides are used as catalysts for the ring-opening polymerization of organocyclosiloxanes to produce lubricants, coatings or rubber precursors.

Abstract: An improved thermosetting silicone resin molding composition characterized by consisting essentially of 100 parts by weight of organopolysiloxane resin having organic radical: Si ratio of 1.0:1 to 1.7:1 and containing at least 0.2% by weight of silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups, organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least one silicon bonded hydrogen atom in each molecule thereof, said organohydrogenpolysiloxane being in such an amount that the number of the hydrogen atoms per hydroxyl group in said organopolysiloxane is between 0.001 and 0.30, 0.01 to 15 parts by weight of organotin oxide, and 50 to 700 parts by weight of an inorganic filler.

Abstract: Halogen-containing polymers can be crosslinked by heating with certain derivatives of 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole, such as the monobenzoate derivative, and a basic material to produce useful vulcanizates of increased strength and insolubility in organic solvents. Concentrates of the derivatives of 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole may be prepared by incorporating the thiadiazole in a binder material such as a polymer, wax, rosin, etc. for subsequent compounding with the halogen-containing polymer to be crosslinked.