Abstract: Electrical devices that are impregnated with a dielectric fluid, that is substantially free from water, having a high level of unsaturation and a low viscosity, are disclosed. This dielectric fluid is a reaction product of a siloxane and a silane. The silane has the general formula R.sub.a R'.sub.b Si(OX).sub.4-a-b wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, substituted saturated hydrocarbon radicals, and unsubstituted saturated hydrocarbon radicals, R' is selected from the group consisting of substituted and unsubstituted unsaturated hydrocarbon radicals, X is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl and acyl radicals, a has a value of 0 to 3, b has a value of 0 to 3, with a+b having a value of 0 to 3.

Abstract: Organosiloxane fluids containing polyfunctional silicon atoms are made by reacting a mixture of chlorosilanes containing a silane or disilane having at least 3 chlorine atoms with methanol in contact with certain quaternary ammonium halide catalysts. For example a fluid methylpolysiloxane was obtained by reacting a mixture of 30 weight percent methyltrichlorosilane and 70 weight percent dimethyldichlorosilane with methanol in contact with methyl pyridinium chloride.

Abstract: High yields of linear dimethylpolysiloxanes are obtained by reacting dimethyldichlorosilane with methanol in contact with certain quarternary ammonium halides, such as methyl pyridinium chloride, at a pressure of 15 to 100 psi.

Abstract: An article of manufacture is disclosed which is useful for making measurements of and relative to mammary glands. This article is of particular use to surgeons in various kinds of breast surgery. For example, this article can be used to assist in the selection of the appropriate size mammary prosthesis and the location of incision site.

Abstract: Release agents which are durable when used in the release of sulfur during its processing are claimed. Methods of processing sulfur using the release agents are also claimed. One release agent consists essentially of certain carboxy functional siloxanes, a solvent, and certain titanates. Another release agent consists essentially of a polydimethylsiloxane fluid, a siloxane composed of SiO.sub.2 and (CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 units, a solvent, and a titanate. A third release agent consists essentially of certain carboxy functional siloxanes, a polydimethylsiloxane fluid, a siloxane composed of SiO.sub.2 and (CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 units, a solvent, and certain titanates.

Abstract: Improvement of polish formulations containing a wax and/or an abrasive and optionally at least one member selected from the group consisting of solvents, surfactants, thickening agents, detergent resistant additives, colorants, odorants, and other ingredients normally used in making polishes is disclosed by incorporating in the polish (a) a cyclodimethylsiloxane fluid, (b) a polydiorganosiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymer, and (c) water. Further advantages may also be achieved by the incorporation of an organic water-in-oil surfactant having an HLB value of 2-10 and/or certain silicone-glycol copolymers in the polish.

Abstract: A vapor booster diffusion pump is provided with an organosiloxane pump fluid consisting essentially of octamethyl-3,5-diphenyltetrasiloxane.

Abstract: Disclosed are furfuryloxy substituted organosilicon compounds having a viscosity of from about 5 to about 500 cs at 25.degree. C. and useful as dielectric fluids. Disclosed also are improved electrical devices such as transformers and capacitors containing such compounds as dielectric fluids.

Abstract: Disclosed are furfuryloxy substituted organosilicon compounds having a viscosity of from about 5 to about 500 cs at 25.degree. C. and useful as dielectric fluids. Disclosed also are improved electrical devices such as transformers and capacitors containing such compounds as dielectric fluids.

Abstract: Disclosed are benzyloxy substituted organosilicon compounds having a viscosity of from about 5 to about 500 cs at 25.degree. C. and useful as dielectric fluids. Disclosed also are improved electrical devices such as transformers and capacitors containing such compounds as dielectric fluids.

Abstract: A method of improving the flame retardant characteristics of substrates by applying thereto an organobromosilicone fluid of the general formula (BrCH.sub.2).sub.3 CCH.sub.2 O(R.sub.2 SiO).sub.x CH.sub.2 C(CH.sub.2 Br).sub.3 wherein each R is selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbon radicals containing from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, fluorinated hydrocarbon radicals containing from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, chlorinated hydrocarbon radicals containing from 1 to 18 carbon atoms and cyanohydrocarbon radicals containing from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and x has a value from 1 to 10, is disclosed.

Abstract: A capacitor containing a dielectric fluid which is a naphthoxy substituted dimethylsiloxane having a viscosity of less than about 50 centistokes at 25.degree. C. is disclosed.

Abstract: Improved electrical devices such as transformers, and capacitors containing an improved dielectric fluid consisting essentially of a major amount of a liquid polyorganosiloxane and a minor amount of cumene, methyl cinnamate or carbon disulfide are disclosed.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed which consists essentially of (A) select siloxane fluids, (B) select chlorendates and (C) select metal phosphorodithioates or dithiocarbamates. These compositions are useful as hydraulic fluids in power steering, power brake and other systems requiring the transmission of power from one place to another via a fluid medium.

Abstract: Band-ply lubricant concentrates are disclosed which are useful in the preparation of both solvent and water based formulations. Unexpected advantages of greater formulation latitude and product stability have been found. The concentrates consist of (A) an alkylene oxide polymer, (B) unique siloxane copolymer dispersing agents, (C) a polydimethylsiloxane fluid, and in some instances (D) mica or talc.

Abstract: Electrical devices such as transformers and capacitors containing divinyltetramethyldisiloxane or methylvinylcyclosiloxanes as dielectric fluids are disclosed.

Abstract: Electrical devices such as transformers and capacitors containing certain silacyclopentenes as dielectric fluids are disclosed.

Abstract: A copolymeric reaction product consisting essentially of (A) 60 to 95 percent by weight of a resin consisting essentially of 45 to 72 mole percent SiO.sub.2 units and 28 to 55 mole percent (CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 units, and (B) 5 to 40 percent by weight of a resin consisting essentially of 60 to 100 mole percent RSiO.sub.3/2 units, 0 to 35 mole percent R.sub.2 SiO units and 0 to 5 mole percent R.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 units, each R radical being independently selected from the group consisting of the methyl, propyl and phenyl radicals, is disclosed. These siloxane copolymers can be combined with a trimethylsilyl endblocked polydimethylsiloxane fluid and conventional organic thread finishes to obtain thread treating compositions.

Abstract: A method or process for reducing and/or preventing foam in non-aqueous systems such as crude oil and coking processes is disclosed. The method involves the use of a composition consisting essentially of (1) a polydimethylsiloxane fluid, (2) a particular siloxane resin, and (3) a hydrocarbon solvent.

Abstract: A reaction injection molding (RIM) process for making polyurethanes is disclosed where in addition to the conventional ingredients such as polyols, isocyanates, and catalysts there is included a carboxy functional siloxane. The incorporation of the carboxy functional siloxane aids in the release of the molded part and shortening the molding cycle time.