Abstract: There are disclosed solventless silicone coating compositions comprising a homogeneous mixture of (A) a liquid silicone resin reaction product prepared by hydrolyzing an equilibrated mixture of (i) a first silane and (ii) a first diorganopolysiloxane, (B) a second silane and (C) a second diorganopolysiloxane. The compositions find utility as protective coatings, particularly in corrosion resistant high temperature paint applications. Coatings having excellent humidity resistance are formed when the compositions of the present invention are further modified with a minor portion of an amine-functional polydimethylsiloxane.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel phthalic acid ester-modified organopolysiloxane having the general formula ##STR1## where in R.sup.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, R.sup.2 is a group R.sup.1 or a group with the formula ##STR2## with the proviso that at least one of the groups R.sup.2 in each molecule is the group with the formula ##STR3## in which R.sup.3 is an alkyl group, R.sup.4 is an alkylene group, and m is a positive integer.The organosiloxane is useful as a co-reactant in the preparation of organic resins such as polyesters, polyamides and polyimides.

Abstract: Curable organosilicone resin coating compositions are disclosed wherein part or all of the solvent ordinarily present in conjunction with a conventional hydroxyl functional organosiloxane resin copolymer is replaced with a reactive liquid silicone resin having an increased flash point and reduced volatility relative to a prior art reactive diluent. The liquid silicone resin employed is a reaction product prepared by hydrolyzing, and the neutralizing, an equilibrated mixture of (i) a phenylsilane and (ii) a polydimethylsiloxane, the equilibration reaction being facilitated by a perfluoroalkane sulfonic acid (iii).

Abstract: A method for stabilizing an unsaturated organosilicone is disclosed wherein a stabilizing amount of a hydroxylamine compound is added to the organosilicone to prevent thermal polymerization of the latter. The organosilicone may be an alkoxysilane or an organopolysiloxane having in its molecule a reactive organic group bearing at least one radical selected from acryloxy, methacryloxy, acrylamide, methacrylamide, styryl or vinylbenzyl radicals. The hydroxylamine compound may be added either to the organosilicone or during the preparation of the alkoxysilane from its respective reactants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of contacting two components to form a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) construction, wherein the first component comprises a conventional PSA modified with an alkoxy-functional silicon compound and the second component comprises the same PSA modified with a cure agent for the alkoxy-functional silicon compound. The method provides improved adhesive bond strength over the unmodified PSA which generally increases with time.

Abstract: A method for stabilizing an unsaturated organosilicone is disclosed wherein a stabilizing amount of a hydroxylamine compound is added to the organosilicone to prevent thermal polymerization of the latter. The organosilicone may be an alkoxysilane or an organopolysiloxane having in its molecule a reactive organic group bearing at least one radical selected from acryloxy, methacryloxy, acrylamide, methacrylamide, styryl or vinylbenzyl radicals. The hydroxylamine compound may be added either to the organosilicone or during the preparation of the alkoxysilane from its respective reactants.

Abstract: A composition for the surface treatment of rubber is disclosed which comprises (A) a diorganopolysiloxane capped with a triorganosiloxy group at one end and a hydroxyl or alkoxy group at the other end; (B) at least one compound selected from organotrialkoxysilanes, organotriacyloxysilanes, organotrioximesilanes or tetraalkyl silicates; and (C) a condensation-reaction catalyst. The composition imparts durable release and lubrication properties to rubber bladders used in the manufacture of tires.

Abstract: The specification describes and claims a method for the de-emulsification of emulsions of water and crude oil which comprises treating the emulsion with an organosiloxane, a siloxane unit having a quaternary ammonium group R'N.sup.+ (R.sup.2).sub.3 X.sup.- linked to its silicon atom, R' represents a divalent hydrocarbon group linking the silicon and nitrogen atoms, each R.sup.2 represents an alkyl group having up to 20 carbon atoms or a polyoxyalkylene chain having 3 to 50 oxyalkylene groups, and X.sup.- represents a halogen ion. Examples of organosiloxanes given include those composed exclusively of the said units, and copolymers composed of these siloxane units and siloxane units according to the general formula R.sub.b (SiO.sub.4-b)/2 in which each R is a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group of up to 10 carbon atoms, and b has the value 0. 1, 2 or 3, for example those according to the average general formulaR.sub.3 SiO(R.sub.2 SiO).sub.x (RZSiO).sub.y SiR.sub.

Abstract: Microparticles, such as microspheres and microcapsules, comprising a solid organopolysiloxane are prepared by curing a dispersion of discrete entities by means of a Michael-type addition reaction. The discrete entities are dispersed in a fluid continuous phase and are sphere-like particles of a curable liquid organopolysiloxane composition, or such a liquid organopolysiloxane composition containing a material to be encapsulated. The microparticles may be elastomeric or resinous and are useful as filler particles and time-release capsules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water-born emulsion adhesives based on polymers or copolymers of vinyl acetate and having uniformly dispersed therein an adhesion promoter consisting essentially of an alkoxysilane and up to about 80% by weight of a plasticizer for the poly(vinyl acetate). The alkoxysilane useful herein may be selected from ##STR1## in which R is independently selected from alkyl or alkoxyalkyl radicals having 1-4 carbon atoms. The modified adhesives have improved bond strength to wood, particularly after exposure to moisture.

Abstract: Novel ionomeric silane coupling agents are disclosed and their use in bonding a matrix polymer to a mineral substrate is described. The coupling agents comprise amic acid-functional silanes which are partially neutralized with metal cations and are prepared by reacting a mixture of (I) an amine-functional silane, (II) a stoichiometric excess of a dicarboxylic organic acid and (III) an ionic compound containing a metal cation, wherein 10% to 80% of the excess carboxylic acid functionality is neutralized by the metal cations. The coupling agents greatly improve bonding to the matrix polymer in moist environments and are particularly suitable for use in formulating filled injection molding compositions.

Abstract: A novel ionomeric silane coupling agent is disclosed and its use in bonding a matrix polymer to a mineral substrate is described. The coupling agent is prepared by partially neutralizing the combined acid functionality present in a mixture of an acid-functional silane (or metal salt thereof) and an acid-functional film former with a metal ion. The coupling agent greatly improves bond strength in moist environments and is particularly suitable for use in formulating filled injection molding compositions.

Abstract: A method of de-hazing distillate fuel is disclosed which comprises adding to the fuel a solution of a halide salt dissolved in an alcohol, and an alcohol soluble organosiloxane. The halide salt may be the chloride of magnesium, cadmium, copper, nickel or the tetra methyl ammonium group, for example the salt may have the formula MgCl.sub.2.6H.sub.2 O or (CH.sub.3).sub.4 NCl. The organosiloxane may be a cyclic, linear or branched material and may have e.g. a minor amount of siloxane units having the general formula ##EQU1## and a minor amount of siloxane units having the general formula ##EQU2## in which each R represents a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group of up to ten carbon atoms, a has the value 0, 1, 2, or 3, b has the value 0, 1 or 2, c has the value 1 or 2, and each Z represents a group linked to the silicon atom and comprising a functional organic group. Each group Z may be a group selected from the polyoxyalkylene group R'(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.p (OCH.sub.2 CH.CH.sub.3).sub.

Abstract: There is provided a method of extending the serviceable life of a stranded conductor electrical distribution cable wherein the interstices of the conductor are filled with a curable silicone water block composition which is subsequently cured to a non-flowing state. The composition has a low viscosity and comprises (A) an Si-H endblocked polydiorganosiloxane fluid, (B) a polydiorganosiloxane fluid endblocked with an unsaturated organic radical, (C) a siloxane crosslinker, (D) a hydrosilation catalyst and (E) a polymerization inhibitor. Proper selection of catalyst and inhibitor concentrations imparts a controllable viscosity-time profile to the composition and allows cables of various sizes and lengths to be filled before the water block composition cures.

Abstract: There is disclosed a hydrophobic silica-type micropowder comprising silica-type microparticles which have been treated with certain secondary or tertiary amine-functional silanes. When the micropowder is combined with a positively-charging resin powder, such as a toner, the fluidity of the resin powder is substantially increased and this improved fluidity is retained upon long term storage.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane composition comprising (1) a polydiorganosiloxane, (2) an organosiloxane having at least one silicon-bonded group selected from anilinophenoxy and naphthylaminophenoxy groups and (3) a siloxy metal compound wherein the metal is Ti, Zr or Hf, or a zirconium salt of a monocarboxylic acid.The compositions are stabilized against high temperature oxidative degeneration and are useful inter alia as viscous coupling fluids for automobile fan clutches.

Abstract: An organosilane of the general formula ##STR1## where R denotes a hydrogen or alkyl radical, n is 2 to 5, Ph denotes an aryl radical, and R' denotes an alkyl radical, and the hydrolysis product, a disiloxane, of said organosilanes with water, where said compounds are useful as anit-treeing additives to polyolefin.

Abstract: This invention relates to a stabilized ferromagnetic metal pigment which is produced by treating metal particles with a passivating reaction product comprising a silane-modified phosphate. The treated pigment is employed in the preparation of a magnetic recording medium which is resistant to storage at elevated temperature and humidity.

Abstract: A method for the cathodic protection of a metal object is disclosed. The object is coated with a resin-containing curable silicone composition which contains a minor portion of a triorganosiloxy endblocked diorganopolysiloxane. After the silicone composition is cured, the object is maintained at a negative potential relative to an electrically conductive environment by a current source means. The compositions of the present invention have been found to exhibit significant improvement with respect to cathodic disbondment relative to similar silicone compositions of the prior art.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of contacting two components to form a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) construction, wherein the first component comprises a conventional PSA and a liquid organohydrogenpolysiloxane and the second component comprises the same PSA and a cure agent for the liquid organohydrogenpolysiloxane. The method provides improved adhesive bond strength over the unmodified PSA, which bond strength generally increases with the passage of time.