Abstract: A silicone composition comprising a polymer having siloxane units and two or more silicon bonded hydroxyl or hydrolyzable groups per molecule; a crosslinker; an extender material which is either an alkyl substituted aryl compound such as a heavy alkylate, or a alkylcycloaliphatic compound; and a u.v. light stabilizer comprising a benzotriazole moiety. These compositions are useful, for example as room temperature vulcanizable sealants. They retain color clarity or transparency, even on ageing.

Abstract: A Grignard-type process for the preparation of unsaturated organic compounds. The process comprises contacting an unsaturated organic halide with magnesium metal in a mixture of ether and a polar halogenated hydrocarbon co-solvent, filtering the reaction product from the reaction step and thereafter, treating the reaction product filtrate from the filtration step to obtain the desired unsaturated organic compounds.

Abstract: Processes for the preparation of phenyl Grignard reagents in co-solvents of toluene and ether and, the preparation of phenylchlorosilane intermediates using co-solvents of toluene and ether essentially in a one step process. The phenylchlorosilanes in the processes of this invention are important intermediates for the preparation of various silicone materials.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition comprises: (A) an organopolysiloxane with two or more silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms contained in one molecule in an amount not exceeding 0.05 wt. %; (B) an organopolysiloxane with two or more alkenyl groups in one molecule {alkenyl groups of this components are to be in an amount of 0.01 to 1 mole per 1 mole of a silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms contained in said component (A)}; and (C) a hydrosilylation-reaction metal catalyst (with content of metal atoms within the range of 0.01 to 1,000 ppm in terms of weight units). A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device comprises: applying onto the surface of a semiconductor device and curing, the aforementioned curable organopolysiloxane composition.

Abstract: The present invention is a radiation-curable coating composition which comprises (A) a specified amino-group-containing alkoxysilane such as N-&bgr;-(N-vinylbenzylaminoethyl)-&ggr;-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane, and (B) an acrylic polymer.

Abstract: Piezoelectric transducer assemblies that are useful for the monitoring of the gas output from a gas driven pump, wherein the assembly is not an integral part of the input or output flow stream of the material being pumped, but is used to monitor the exhaust gas flow of the gas driven pump.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a method for the formation of unique poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels, articles that are made from such hydrogels, unique odor-providing pest repellent compositions and their uses to repel pests.

Abstract: Impact suppression devices having energy absorbing capability. The devices utilize a spline configuration for two separate shafts that are movably joined such that one can move axially inside the other. The shafts themselves can act as a piston, or a piston is used as part of the components. Impact absorption is provided by a gel layer or gel layers that have hydraulic fluid properties when a force is applied to them.

Abstract: Multiple component activatable mechanism and toy animals containing such mechanisms. The mechanism that is contained in the animal works mechanically through a series of linkages that control the animal's head and lower jaw to create a forward lunge of the animal and an audible snapping noise from the jaws. In addition, the toy animals can be equipped with a sound module to provide appropriate sounds for the animal, which sound module can be activated anywhere along the linkage of the activatable mechanism.

Abstract: Magnetic separators are used for treating silicon-containing materials from chlorosilane reactors to remove magnetically influenced components in the silicon-containing materials. The removal of such impurities allows for enhanced reactivity of the silicon-containing materials in processes wherein the silicon-containing materials are raw materials for the production of silicon based compounds, such as, for example, basic alkylhalosilanes such as dimethyldichlorosilane, methyldichlorosilane, and other chlorosilanes such as trichlorosilane, which chlorosilanes are useful in the preparation of valuable silicon-containing products.

Abstract: A method of preserving waterlogged materials and more specifically, preserving artifacts that have been submerged in water for long periods of time. A method of treating waterlogged materials that have been subjected to preservation techniques using polyethylene glycol as the preservative, and a method of restoring such materials from the deleterious effects of the glycol.

Abstract: A curable coating composition which exhibits improved cure and adhesion to various substrates comprises a composition curable by a hydrosilylation reaction and includes a silicone resin, a hydrosilylation reaction inhibitor and an adhesion promoting additive which comprises an organosilicon compound having epoxy and alkoxy functionalities, an alkenylsilanol, an organotitanium compound and a metal chelate compound.

Abstract: High temperature intermittently sealable refractory tile and controlled air continuous gasifiers (rotary kilns) that are manufactured using such refractory tile, waste to energy systems that have such gasifiers as part of the system, and processes in which such waste to energy systems are used, for example, co-generation steam and power plants using biomass as the fuel for the process.

Abstract: A parting agent for a copier toner is disclosed. The parting agent exhibits no loss of parting properties or generation of gel under high-temperature conditions near 200° C., and causes no problems with paper feed or the like. The parting agent is composed of a diorganopolysiloxane of the average unit formula: RaSiO4−a/2, where the R groups are the same or different and are substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon groups, with at least 50 mol % of the R groups being methyl groups, and 1.95 ≦a≦2.20. The diorganopolysiloxane has a viscosity of 10 to 100,000 centistokes at 25° C., and generates no more than 5 ppm (by weight) of formaldehyde per hour when kept at 200° C. in an air atmosphere.

Abstract: A pegged holster and a means of supporting such holster. The holster is capable of being worn under the arm without the aid of shoulder straps. The holster is also capable of being manufactured such that the heighth of the holster from the belt line and/or the arm pit can be easily adjusted for individuals using such devices. The holster can also be easily exchanged for other holsters to accommodate various calibers and sizes of weapons.

Abstract: A highly weathering-resistant coating material exhibits an excellent water resistance and water repellency. The coating material contains a vinyl-type polymer that contains a pendant carbosiloxane dendrimer structure. The coating material is used on construction materials, buildings and structures undercoated with an organic coating material, automobiles, railroad rolling stock, ships, aircraft, and bridges, commercial and industrial plants, and electrical and electronic instruments and devices.

Abstract: A process for producing polycrystalline silicon carbide by heating an amorphous ceramic fiber that contains silicon and carbon in an environment containing boron oxide vapor. The boron oxide vapor is produced in situ by the reaction of a boron containing material such as boron carbide and an oxidizing agent such as carbon dioxide, and the amount of boron oxide vapor can be controlled by varying the amount and rate of addition of the oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Hydrosilylation reaction curable organosiloxane compositions containing a scavenger for radicals that participate in the free radical polymerization of styrene monomers, which yield upon cure a silicone elastomers having extended moldlife.

Abstract: Industrial shredders containing a novel shredding head and novel stripper blades to prevent or reduce the possibility of jamming the shredder during operation. The Industrial shredder requires the use of a stripper blade which is removable and replaceable without the use of tools, or without having to tear down the shredder. The shredders are typically used to reduce industrial solid waste such as cardboard, rubber, metal, plastics, paper, and the like to small particles or pieces.

Abstract: A water repellent for treating solids provides an durable and robust water repellency. The active ingredient in the water repellent is a pendant carbosiloxane dendrimer-functional vinyl-type polymer. A spray-formulated water repellent for treating solids contains 0.5 to 20 weight % of the pendant carbosiloxane dendrimer-functional vinyl-type polymer, 30 to 98.5 weight % of an organic solvent, and 1 to 50 weight % of a propellant gas.