Abstract: The present invention is a process for the preparation of organofunctional-terminated polydiorganosiloxane polymers and organofunctional polydiorganosiloxane copolymers. The process comprises reacting a chlorine-terminated polydiorganosiloxane polymer with: (1) an organofunctional chlorosilane end-blocker to form an organofunctional terminated polydiorganosiloxane polymer and (2) a mixture of organochlorosilane end-blocker and organofunctional dichlorosilane to form an organofunctional polydiorganosiloxane copolymer. The process is conducted in the presence of an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride, where the water is present in stoichiometric excess in relation to the hydrolyzable silicon-bonded chlorine.The present process is particularly useful for producing 5-hexenyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxane polymers and for producing siloxane copolymers comprising randomly distributed poly-5-hexenylmethylsiloxy and polydimethylsiloxy blocks.

Abstract: The described process uses aqueous hydrogen chloride as a catalyst to effect the condensation of chloride and hydroxy end-substituted polyorganosiloxanes, in the presence of triorganosilyl endblocker to control chain length. The inventors have discovered that within a range of about 10 to 30 percent aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride, it is possible to produce polyorganosiloxanes with low levels of chloride and hydroxy substitution. Furthermore, it has been found that within this hydrogen chloride range, temperature and hydrogen chloride concentration can be controlled to produce polyorganosiloxane polymers with a reproducible and predictable level of hydroxy substitution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method of preparing alkoxysilanes and oligomeric alkoxysiloxanes. The method comprises reacting a metal silicate with an acid selected from the group consisting of sulfurous acid and acids with a pKa greater than about 2.5 in the presence of an alcohol. The resultant product is then reacted with an alcohol to form the alkoxysilane or oligomeric alkoxysiloxane, depending on the starting silicate. This method is particularly valuable since the reaction conditions are mild and the reactants are readily available.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for the production of organosilanes from the high-boiling residue resulting from the reaction of organohalides with silicon metalloid in a process typically referred to as the "direct process." The present process comprises forming a mixture comprising a organotrihalosilane and the high-boiling residue in the presence of hydrogen gas, a hydrogenolysis catalyst, and a redistribution catalyst. The organotrihalosilane and high-boiling residue are converted into commercially useful di- and triorganosilanes and organohydrosilanes. The present process results in consumption of the organotrihalosilane rather than the net increase which typically occurs in the absence of the redistribution catalyst.

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 improved process is provided for the preparation of siloxane-oxyalkylene block copolymer surfactant compositions which utilize a hydrosilylation reaction with a monocarboxylate ester of an alkanediol as the reaction solvent. The reaction solvent need not be removed from the block copolymer, particularly when the block copolymer is used as a surfactant for polyurethane foam formulations. 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate is the preferred reaction solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of neutralizing acids in organopolysiloxanes. The method comprises adding certain ammonium compounds to the organopolysiloxanes and heating to the decomposition temperature of the ammonium compound to neutralize any acids present in the organopolysiloxanes.

Abstract: A polydimethylsiloxane compound terminated at one end by a branched aminoalkyl group, having the average formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are monovalent hydrocarbon groups having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are alkylene groups having at least two carbon atoms, Me is a methyl radical, m is an integer between 6 and 1,000 and n is an integer between zero and 6, is disclosed. The polydimethylsiloxane of the invention can be easily prepared by the method described and imparts improved surface properties, such as water repellency and slipperiness, to organic resins modified therewith.

Abstract: The described invention is a process for producing silanes and polysiloxanes. The process comprises contacting silica with a preformed alkylaluminum compound in the presence of a catalyst effective in facilitating the reaction. Preferred catalysts are copper, tin, zinc, phosphorous, and compounds thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a diorganopolysiloxane having a hydroxy- and amino-functional reactive group bonded only to one of the terminal silicon atoms of the linear molecular chain ends. The diorganopolysiloxane compound, which is useful as a modifying agent of various kinds of synthetic resins, is represented by the general formulaR.sub.3 Si--O--SiR.sub.2 --O.sub.n SiR.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 NR.sup.1 R.sup.2,in which R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group selected from the class consisting of alkyl groups having 1 to 18 carbon atoms and aryl groups having 6 to 15 carbon atoms, at least one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 being not a hydrogen atom, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each a divalent group jointly forming a morpholino group together with the nitgoren atom and the subscript n is zero or a positive integer not exceeding 1000.

Abstract: Toughened heat-curable bismaleimide resin systems which contain alkenylphenoxy-terminated polysiloxane modifiers and compatibilizing agents. Cured resin systems exhibit increased toughness without a concomitant decrease in thermal stability at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A process for preparing diorganopolysiloxanes containing terminal triorganosiloxy groups which comprises reacting in a 1st step, a cyclic diorganopolysiloxane and/or diorganodichlorosilane hydrolyzate with from 0.05 to 3 percent by weight of triorganochlorosilane, based on the weight of the cyclic diorganopolysiloxane and/or diorganodichlorosilane hydrolyzate employed in the presence of from 1 to 50 ppm by weight of phosphonitrile chloride, based on the total weight of the organosilicon compounds employed, to form a reaction mixture containing .alpha.-triorganosiloxy-.omega.-chlorodiorganopolysiloxane, and in a 2nd step, adding to the reaction mixture obtained in the 1st step and containing the .alpha.-triorganosiloxy-.omega.-chlorodiorganopolysiloxane, a diorganopolysiloxane having one Si-bonded hydroxyl group in each of the terminal units in an amount of from 1 to 1.

Abstract: A process for preparing diorganohalogenosilanes wherein diorganodihalogenosilanes are reacted with at least one organosilicon compound having at least one .tbd.Si--H bond in the molecule and selected from polysilanes, polycarbosilanes and polysilphenylenes is described. This reaction proceeds in the presence of a Lewis acid.

Abstract: An adhesive release composition containing specific amounts of an organopolysiloxane bearing oxyalkylene groups and alkenyl groups, an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, and a platinum-type catalyst is characterized by the formation, on various base surfaces, of a release surface having an excellent printability and a stable release force. For example, a roll of pressure sensitive adhesive tape of this invention can be easily unrolled, durably adhered to an article and clearly printed with ink on its adhesive-releasing surface which bears the release composition of this invention.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane oils comprising acrylate and/or methacrylate functional groups, well adapted as additives for silicone elastomers, or for UV-curable silicone coating compositions, are prepared by transesterifying an organopolysiloxane including at least one (HOY)R.sub.2 SiO.sub.0.5 or (HOY)RSiO.sub.2/2 recurring unit, with a lower alkyl (meth)acrylate having the formula CH.sub.2 .dbd.CR'OCOR", in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a tin compound.

Abstract: Solventless liquid silicone resin compositions are prepared by first reacting a mixture of (A) a polydimethylsiloxane and (B) a methyltrialkoxysilane in the presence of (C) an equilibrating amount of a perfluoroalkane sulfonic acid; hydrolyzing the reaction product formed with sufficient water to provide from about 0.48 to about 0.81 mole of residual alkoxy functionality per 100 parts by weight of said liquid silicone resin; and neutralizing the acid catalyst. Alternatively, the above components can be similtaneously reacted and then neutralized to form the resins of the present invention. The liquid silicone resins are storage stable, have low viscosities and can be cured to form heat-resistant protective coatings on substrates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for treating organocyclosiloxane-containing mixtures with condensation catalysts. The resultant mixtures can be reacted with silanes or siloxanes to form organopolysiloxanes containing functional groups.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polysilane containing a unit represented by the following formulas I, II, or III, and a photosensitive composition consisting of the polysilane.

Abstract: Diorganopolysiloxanes containing triorganosiloxy groups as terminal units are prepared by mixing the diorganopolysiloxanes which may already contain triorganosiloxy terminal groups, after they have reached the desired average viscosity by condensation and/or equilibration in the presence of catalysts other than chlorophosphazenes, with a hexaorganodisilazane in an amount of from 0.05 to 2 percent by weight, based on the weight of the diorganopolysiloxanes employed and after mixing, a catalytic amount of a chlorophosphazene is added.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxanes containing triorganosiloxy terminal units are obtained by a continuous process in which an organopolysiloxane mixture containing organo(poly)siloxanes having triorganosiloxy terminal units and cyclic organopolysiloxanes are introduced into a tube reactor that has been heated to at least 80.degree. C. and which contains a static catalyst bed. The organopolysiloxane composition containing triorganosiloxy terminal units, which exits from the tube reactor is different from the organo(poly)siloxanes containing triorganosiloxy terminal units which were introduced into the reactor. The contents of the reactor in the area between one-third and two-thirds of the distance between the point where the organopolysiloxanes are introduced into the tube reactor and the point where the organopolysiloxanes exit from the reactor, are maintained at a temperature which is at least 50.degree. C. below that which is immediately upstream from the outlet of the reactor.

Abstract: Certain liquid polydiorganosiloxanes wherein each molecule contains at least one sequence of 2 or more vinyl radicals bonded to non-terminal silicon atoms extend the working time at 25.degree. C. of organosiloxane compositions that cure by a platinum catalyzed hydrosilation reaction without adversely affecting the cure rate of the composition at temperatures of about 100.degree. C. and above. The polydiorganosiloxane is prepared by the acid-catalyzed polymerization of the corresponding cyclic polydiorganosiloxanes in the presence of a chain-terminating organosilicon reactant.

Abstract: A method for producing chlorosilanes, which are useful in a wide range of industrial field as an intermediate for organosilicon products such as silicone rubbers, silicone oils, silicone resins, etc. as well as a raw material for the production of organic chemicals such as medicines, agricultural chemicals, dyestuffs, etc., represented by the general formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.4, which may be the same or different, represent an alkyl group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a chloromethyl group, an ethynyl group or a halogen atom; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, represent an alkyl group having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms; R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, which may be the same or different, represent an alkyl group having from 1 to 2 carbon atoms; and R.sub.7 represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, which comprises reacting a disiloxane represented by the general formula, ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.

Abstract: During the polymerization of diorganocyclosiloxane, to produce a polymer for use in manufacturing silicone rubber, a small amount of --SiOH is formed. The amount of --SiOH present in the polymer can be controlled by controlling the water vapor pressure present in the reaction container during polymerization.

Abstract: Linear triorganosiloxy-terminated organopolysiloxanes are prepared by the condensation of linear organopolysiloxanes having one Si-bonded hydroxyl group in each teminal unit in the presence of phosphonitrilic chloride, and after the organopolysiloxane has reached the desired average viscosity and while still containing the phosphonitrilic chloride, the organopolysiloxane is reacted with from 0.05 to 1 weight percent of hexaorganodisilazane, based on the weight of the starting organopolysiloxane, with the proviso that a filler having a BET surface area of at least 50 m.sup.2 /g does not exceed 1 weight percent, based on the weight of the starting organopolysiloxane.

Abstract: A high molecular weight polydiorganosiloxane, produced by the alkaline catalysis of dialkylcyclotetrasiloxane, has a lower --SiOH content when the catalyst is neutralized with a composition of the formula R'.sub.3 SiOC(O)R" where R' is a hydrocarbon radical of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms inclusive and R" is a hydrocarbon radical of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms inclusive.

Abstract: A novel synthesis for silanes and siloxanes containing olefinic bonds wherein an aminosilane, siloxane alkoxysilane or alkylalkoxysilane and an olefin undergo a dehydrocondensation in the presence of a rhodium or ruthenium catalyst.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxanes that have betaine groups and are of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 can represent the same or different groups in the molecule and may be an alkyl radical with 1 to 18 carbon atoms, an aryl radical or a polyoxyalkylene radical with the proviso that at least 70% of the R.sup.1 radicals are methyl radicals,R.sup.2 may be the same as R.sup.1, with the proviso that at least one R.sup.2 radical represents the ##STR2## in which R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are different, one radical representing a hydroxyl group, and the other the ##STR3## in which R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are the same or different and represent an alkyl radical with 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a benzyl radical, and n=1, 2, or 3,x has a value of 0 to 200, andy has a value of 1 to 50,as well as processes for their synthesis and their use in cosmetic preparations.

Abstract: A method for hydrogenating olefins and alkynes is provided wherein the unsaturated hydrocarbon is reacted under mild conditions in the presence of a cyclometallated transition metal catalyst which shows greater resistance to degradation caused by oxidation.

Abstract: A treatment for finely divided silica reinforcing fillers is provided which comprises heating the silica filler in the presence of a fluoroalkyl-functional diorganopolysiloxane treating agent. The treated fillers are especially compatible with fluorosilicone gums, and fluorosilicone rubbers made using said fillers exhibit improved mechanical properties, especially tear strength and compression set.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cleavage of organosiloxanes with hydrogen chloride with the formation of organochlorosilanes. In accordance with the invention, this cleavage is performed at temperatures below 20.degree. C., and the dihydrates and trihydrates of the hydrogen chloride are formed. These settle as the specifically heavier, liquid phase and thus can easily be separated from the organochlorosilanes. The preferred temperature range in which the procedure of the invention is performed is between +10.degree. C. and -10.degree. C., while yields of as much as 99% of the desired organochlorosilane are obtained. The process can also be performed continuously.The inventive process is particularly useful because it can be used to convert contaminated organosiloxanes, such as used heat exchange or hydraulic oil materials, into useful products.

Abstract: A process for addition curing organosilicone compositions using as catalysts rhodium- or iridium-nitrogen complex compounds having the formulae:(a) monometallic complexes, (L)MX(Y).sub.2, and(b) bimetallic complexex, (L) [RhX(CO).sub.2 ].sub.2,wherein:M is a rhodium or iridium metal atom,L is a single or fused heterocyclic ligand comprising at least one five- or six-membered ring, said ligand having 2 to 4 ring nitrogen atoms in the same ring,Y is an uncharged ligand that fills one or two coordination positions of the metal atom, andX is Cl, Br, I, or CN.Preparation of the novel catalysts is disclosed. The cured compositions are useful as molded articles, such as gaskets, O-rings, and tubing.

Abstract: A fluorosilicone polydimethylsiloxane equilibration chainstopper and process for making same are disclosed. The chainstopper has a fluorosilicone content in the range of 30 mole percent to 60 mole percent and is a preferred chainstopper in equilibration reactions in the production of vinyl-stopped fluorosilicone polydimethylsiloxane copolymers.

Abstract: An oxidated silicon compound will react with a substituted organic compound in the presence of an alkali compound to produce organic alkali metal silicate products which may be used as molding powders, as adhesives, as coating agents and be reacted with polyisocyanates to produce insulating foams.

Abstract: An oxidated silicon compound will react with a substituted organic compound in the presence of an alkali compound to produce organic alkali metal silicate products which may be used as molding powders, as adhesives, as coating agents and be reacted with polyisocyanates to produce insulating foams.

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: A process for the preparation of a halogen silane and an aromatic compound having at least one --C.dbd.O-- of ##STR1## group, while simultaneously effecting cleavage of a siloxane by contacting a compound having at least one aromatically bound mono and/or dihalogen methylene group or an aromatic compound having a mono-, di and or trihalogen methyl group of the formula ##STR2## wherein the aromatic moiety can be optionally otherwise substituted, with a siloxane of the formula ##STR3## wherein each R moiety is independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, alkenyl and O-SiR.sub.

Abstract: A class of materials termed acrylated epoxy silicones have been synthesized. In one of its simplest forms, the final product can be the reaction product of an epoxy silicone and acrylic acid. These novel materials can be used per se or in formulations as coatings compositions that are readily cured to yield solid, protective, high gloss films.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxanes which contain aliphatic unsaturation and silicon-bonded alkoxy groups where the alkoxy groups are present in the form of units such as ##STR1## wherein n is 2 to 4, m is 1 to 6, a is 0 or 1 and R is lower alkyl are useful as adhesion promoters for silicone elastomers.

Abstract: A method for producing triorganosilyl-end stopped diorganopolysiloxane fluids having a viscosity varying from 50 to 2,000,000 centipoise at 25.degree. C. comprising reacting a silanol end-stopped fluoro substituted polymer with a halogenated silane in the absence of base such that the silanol groups at the ends of the polymer are substituted by triorganosilyl groups. The advantage of the above process is that a high yield of the desired fluid is obtained.

Abstract: Finely divided silica is used as a flattening agent to reduce gloss in lacquers and varnishes, but untreated silica tends to settle out of certain lacquers and varnishes to form a hard layer that is resistant to redispersion. Treatment of the silica with a reactive organopolysiloxane such as methyl hydrogen polysiloxane reduces the tendency of the silica to settle and renders it more easily redispersible. The treated silica may be incorporated into known lacquers, varnishes, and other coating compositions.

Abstract: A process for the continuous manufacture of diorganopolysiloxane polymers. The polymerization reaction takes place in a static mixer wherein dimethyl cyclic polysiloxane monomers are treated with a potassium silanolate catalyst. Efficiency of the static mixer is maintained by the early introduction of water chain-stopper which effectively provides for a plug flow condition within the polymerizer section. Preparation of other polysiloxane fluids utilizing triorganosiloxy chainstopper is also disclosed.

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

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a silane of the formulaR.sub.a SiH.sub.b (OR').sub.4-(a+b)whereinR is optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or aryl with up to 7 C atoms,R' is alkyl with 1 to 4 C atoms,a and b each independently is 1, 2 or 3, anda+b is at most 4,comprising reacting an Si-H polysiloxane with a compound of the formulaR.sub.a Si(OR').sub.4-ain the presence of a conventional redox-stable siloxane polymerization catalyst which favors the exchange reaction. Advantageously the catalyst is AlCl.sub.3 and R and R' are methyl, ethyl, vinyl or phenyl.