Abstract: MQ-T propyl siloxane resins comprising (R13SiO1/2)a, (R22SiO2/2)b, (R3SiO3/2)c, and (SiO4/2)d units, where at least 40 mole % of the R3 groups are propyl are disclosed. A method of preparing such siloxane resins by reacting a MQ siloxane resin with a T propyl siloxane resin is also disclosed. These siloxane resins are useful in a variety of personal, household, and medical care applications, and in particular, as a resin additive in pigmented cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a novel process for making a solid solventless MQ resin comprising the steps of (1)(A) feeding at least one MQ resin dispersed in a volatile solvent into an extrusion device, (2) removing the volatile solvent to form a solid solventless MQ resin; and (3) recovering the solid solventless MQ resin, provided steps (1) to (3) are completed without the addition of a linear silicone fluid.

Abstract: This invention relates to carbinol-functional silicone resins and a method to manufacture carbinol-functional silicone resins. This invention also relates to emulsion compositions comprising the carbinol-functional silicone resins. The carbinol-functional silicone resins can be used to make tough, water resistant, solvent resistant, scratch resistant, and heat resistant materials by formulating and reacting these silicone resins with certain organic materials.

Abstract: Siloxane resins containing both polyoxyalkylene M siloxy units and alkyl functional M and T siloxy units and aqueous compositions thereof are disclosed. The aqueous compositions contain dispersed particles stabilized by the siloxane resin, and are useful for the entrapment and delivery of various personal, household, and medical care actives.

Abstract: Thermal curable compositions contains a glycidyl ether epoxide resin, a carbinol functional silicone resin or an anhydride functional silicone resin, and a thermal catalyst. An organic polyol, an organic anhydride, and filler, are optional components that may also be included in the composition. The glycidyl ether epoxide resin adds toughness and adhesion to the composition, whereas the carbinol functional silicone resin and the anhydride functional silicone resin provide water resistance, weatherability, thermal stability, and flexibility.

Abstract: Siloxane resin compositions obtained by mixing a MQ siloxane resin with a propyl silsesquioxane resin are disclosed. These siloxane resins are useful in a variety of personal, household, automotive and medical care applications, and in particular, as a resin additive in pigmented cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: Curable compositions contain (i) a free radical polymerizable organosilicon monomer, oligomer or polymer; (ii) an organoborane amine complex; optionally (iii) an amine reactive compound having amine reactive groups; and optionally (iv) a component capable of generating a gas when mixed with a compound bearing active hydrogen and a catalyst. The curable compositions can be used as a rubber, tape, adhesive, foam, pressure sensitive adhesive, protective coating, thin film, thermoplastic monolithic molded part, thermosetting monolithic molded part, sealant, gasket, seal, or o-ring, die attachment adhesive, lid sealant, encapsulant, potting compound, or conformal coating. The compositions can also be used in composite articles of manufacture such as integrally bonded device including electrical and electronic connectors and scuba diving masks, in which substrates are coated or bonded together with the composition and cured.

Abstract: A radiation or thermal curable coating composition contains a cycloaliphatic epoxide resin, a carbinol functional silicone resin or an anhydride functional silicone resin, and a thermal or photoactivated acid catalyst. An organic polyol may also be included in the composition as an optional component. The composition is useful as a radiation curable coating, as an adhesive, a photodefinable coating, or as a thermal cure coating. The cycloaliphatic epoxide resin adds toughness and adhesion to the composition, whereas either of the carbinol functional silicone resin or the anhydride functional silicone resin provides the composition with water resistance, weatherability, thermal stability, and flexibility.

Abstract: This invention relates to aminofunctional silicone resins having high aryl content R2SiO2/2 content and amine content. The aminofunctional silicone resins of this invention are useful in making tough, water, solvent, and heat resistant hybrid materials when used in combination with selected organic materials, particularly epoxy-containing organic materials. The aminofunctional resins of this invention have the ability to flexibilize epoxy compounds while maintaining low CTE and solvent resistance. This invention also relates to emulsion compositions containing the above described aminofunctional silicone resins.

Abstract: A silsesquioxane resin wax composition, method for its preparation, and use in personal, household, automotive and medical care compositions are disclosed. The silsesquioxane resin wax can also find utility in a variety of oil and gas field applications, such as for crude oil wax control.

Abstract: A Grignard process for preparing phenyl-containing chlorosilane products, in particular diphenylchlorosilanes, is carried out in three embodiments. In the first embodiment, the reactants of the Grignard process are a phenyl Grignard reagent, an ether solvent, a trichlorosilane, and an aromatic hydrocarbon coupling solvent. In the second embodiment, the reactants of the Grignard process are a phenyl Grignard reagent, an ether solvent, a phenylchlorosilane, and an aromatic hydrocarbon coupling solvent. In the third embodiment, the reactants of the Grignard process are a phenyl Grignard reagent, an ether solvent, a trichlorosilane, a phenylchlorosilane, and an aromatic hydrocarbon coupling solvent. In each embodiment, the reactants are present in a particular mole ratio.

Abstract: This invention relates to urethane compositions comprising: (A) 100 weight parts of at least one compound containing at least one isocyanate group; (B) 0.3-300 weight parts of a carbinol-functional silicone resin; (C) up to 250 weight parts of an organic polyol; and (D) up to 10 weight parts of a cure rate modifier. The urethane compositions of this invention are useful as a stand-alone coating or as ingredients in protective coatings, paint formulations, and powder coatings. The urethane compositions of this invention can also be formulated with a blowing agent and cell stabilizer to produce thermally stable foam formulations.

Abstract: A silicone MQ resin based composition provides the oil industry with Fluid Loss Control (FLC) additives for water based drilling muds which are non-damaging. The composition is capable of achieving zero fluid seepage through filter cake, and a short build time for the initial filter cake, while not reducing the return flow of oil from producing formations. The composition is stable in saturated salt at 120° C. and elevated pressures. The composition comprises solid particles of silicone resin with a glass transition temperature more than 70° C., and it contains solid particles of silicone resin with a particle size distribution in which ( ) at least 90 volume percent of solid particles of silicone resin have an average major axis diameter of 40 ?m or less than 40 ?m, and (ii) at least 10 volume percent of solid particles of silicone resin have an average major axis diameter of 2 ?m or less.

Abstract: A method comprising heating in the presence of a catalyst, a mixture comprising (i) a reaction product obtained by mixing in the presence of a platinum group metal-containing catalyst at least one organohydrogensilicon compound containing at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom per molecule and at least one compound having at least one aliphatic unsaturation; (ii) at least one endblocker, and optionally (iii) at least one organosiloxane chosen from a hydrolyzate or a cyclosiloxane, so to cause polymerization of components (i), (ii), and optionally (iii) to form branched polymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method comprising (1) heating in the presence of a catalyst a mixture comprising (i) at least one organohydrogensilicon compound containing at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom per molecule or a reaction product obtained by mixing in the presence of a platinum group metal-containing catalyst at least one organohydrogensilicon compound containing at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom per molecule and at least one compound having at least one aliphatic unsaturation, (ii) at least one endblocker, and optionally (iii) at least one organosiloxane chosen from a hydrolyzate or a cyclosiloxane, so to cause polymerization of components (i), (ii), and optionally (iii) to form silicon-bonded hydrogen containing branched polymers.

Abstract: Organohydrogensilicon compounds containing at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom per molecule and at least one cyclosiloxane.

Abstract: A silicone resin, curable to a resin of low coefficient of thermal expansion, high glass transition temperature and high modulus, has the empirical formula (R3SiO1/2)a(R2SiO2/2)b(RSiO3/2)c(SiO4/2)d wherein each R is a hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon group or a hydrogen atom; and a=0.02 to 0.8; b=0 to 0.4; and c+d=0.2 to 0.98, where a+b+c+d=1.0, characterized in that at least 2 mole % of the siloxane units in the resin are of the formula R?SiO1/2, RR?2SiO1/2 or R?2SiO2/2, wherein each R? is an alkenyl group.

Abstract: This invention relates to a coating composition comprising (A) 100 weight parts of a compound containing at least one acrylate group or a compound containing at least one isocyanate group; (B) at least one aminofanctional silicone resin; (C) up to 300 weight parts of at least one organic hardener; and (D) up to 5 weight parts of at least one cure rate modifier. The coating compositions of this invention are useful as a stand alone coating or as ingredients in flame retardant coating compositions, fabric or fiber coating compositions, UV resistant coating compositions, paint formulations, powder coatings, architectural coatings and adhesives. The coating compositions of this invention have enhanced thermal stability, particularly when used in coatings, paints, powder coatings, architectural coatings, and adhesives.

Abstract: This invention relates to a flame retardant composition comprising: (a) 81 to 99.99 weight percent of a thermoplastic resin, thermoset resin, thermoplastic resin blend, or thermoset resin blend which upon burning forms a char and (b) 0.01-19 weight percent of a silsesquioxane resin having a weight average molecular weight of greater than 300.

Abstract: A composition comprising (A) at least one compound having at least one aliphatic unsaturation; (B) at least one organohydrogensilicon compound containing at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom per molecule and (C) a platinum group metal-containing catalyst.