Patents Represented by Attorney E. C. Elliott
  • Patent number: 4448927
    Abstract: Oligomers of low molecular weight polydiorganosiloxanes, polydiorganocyclosiloxanes, or mixtures are polymerized in the presence of acidic or neutral reinforcing fillers. Trifluoromethane sulfonic acid is used as the polymerization catalyst. The method can also include endblocked polydiorganosiloxane to control the molecular weight of the silicone polymer in the silicone polymer-filler produced. The method combines the oligomer and filler, heats to from about 70.degree. to 150.degree. C., adds catalyst, adjusts temperature, and polymerizes the mixture, then inactivates with a Lewis base such as calcined magnesium oxide. The non-crepeing silicone polymer-filler mixture which is the product of the method is usable as electrical insulation grease, or as a reinforced polymer mixture useful in producing silicone elastomers. The mixture can be mixed with curing agents to produce heat curable and moisture curable elastomeric compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1984
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: James R. Falender, John C. Saam