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 silicone composition, comprising (A) 10 to 50 parts by weight of a polydiorganosiloxane having the formula R13SiO(R12SiO)nSiR13 wherein each R1 is independently a monovalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group or a monovalent halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbon group, n has a value such that the polydiorganosiloxane has a viscosity from 0.1 to 200 Pa·s at 25° C., and the polydiorganosiloxane contains an average of at least two alkenyl groups per molecule; (B) 50 to 90 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane resin consisting essentially of R23SiO1/2 siloxane units and SiO4/2 siloxane units wherein each R2 is independently alkyl or alkenyl, the mole ratio of R23SiO1/2 units to SiO4/2 units is from 0.65 to 1.

Abstract: A sizing agent composition for printing paper comprising (A) a water-soluble diorganopolysiloxane described by formula  where each R is independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, methyl group, and ethyl group, each R1 is an independently selected monovalent hydrocarbon group comprising 1 to 20 carbon atoms, Q is an organic group comprising an amino group or quaternary ammonium salt, m is an integer equal to or greater than 2, n is 0 or an integer equal to or greater than 1, and (m+n) is in the range of 2 to 100; (B) a sizing agent; and (C) water.

Abstract: This invention relates to organosilyl peroxide compounds which are stable in aqueous systems and are used for bleaching and cleaning applications. More particularly, this invention is concerned with the stability of bis(organosilyl)peroxides when formulated in aqueous and non-aqueous delivery systems. The liquid detergents containing the organosilyl peroxide compounds of this invention exhibit excellent bleaching performance and stain removal properties on fabrics at typical low wash temperatures.

Abstract: A condensation reaction curable silsesquioxane resin composition and methods for its preparation and cure are disclosed. By modifying the silsesquioxane resin with a silyl-terminated hydrocarbon, such as a silphenylene, the resulting silsesquioxane resin has improved strength and toughness without significant loss of modulus.

Abstract: A cured silsesquioxane resin and method for its preparation are disclosed. By using a silyl-terminated hydrocarbon in the hydrosilylation reaction curable composition used to prepare the cured silsesquioxane resin, the cured silsesquioxane resin has improved strength and toughness without significant loss of modulus. A typical silyl-terminated hydrocarbon useful in this invention is silphenylene.

Abstract: This invention relates to a silicone composition comprising: (A) a mixture of (i) a linear trimethylsiloxy-terminated polydiorganosiloxane containing at least 2 alkenyl groups having at least 4 carbon atoms and (ii) optionally a linear dimethylalkenylsiloxy-terminated polydiorganosiloxane, (B) a polyorganohydrogensiloxane, (C) a catalytic quantity of a platinum catalyst, and (D) an inhibitor. The silicone compositions of this invention make it possible to form cured release films with low resistance to peeling when peeling is carried out at high speeds, and with the possibility of controlling the resistance to peeling between low and high values when peeling is carried out at low speeds. The silicone compositions of this invention also are not subject to a decrease in the coefficient of residual adhesion in the adhesive material applied onto a cured release film.

Abstract: A silicone-containing polyimide resin, a silicone-containing polyamic acid, and methods for manufacturing these. More particularly, a silicone-containing polyimide resin with superior heat resistance and flexibility, a silicone-containing polyamic acid for which this polyimide resin is a raw material, and methods for manufacturing these.

Abstract: A filler/adhesive agent for display units containing a condensation reaction curable silicone composition including air oxidation-curable unsaturated compounds and for use as a filler or adhesive in display units whose construction is such that the cured product of said composition is exposed in the display section, which composition is capable of forming matte finished cured products with insignificant surface tact, is disclosed.

Abstract: A curable silicone resin composition contains (A) 100 parts by weight of a silicone resin having condensation-reactive group, (B) 1 to 100 parts by weight of an inorganic fine powder, (C) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight of a silazane compound; and (D) an arbitrary amount of an organic solvent. The curable silicone resin composition cures to form a cured coating film with excellent water-repellent properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hydroxyphenyl group-containing organosilicon compound of the formula: where X is an alkenyl group; Z is a phenylene group or a carbonyloxy group expressed by —C(O)O-1, Y is a substituted or unsubstituted hydroxyphenyl group, R1 is a hydrocarbon group with two or more carbon atoms, with the various groups being the same or different, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group containing no aliphatic unsaturated bonds, A is a divalent hydrocarbon group with one or more carbon atoms or a group expressed by the formula —R2—O—R2— where R2 is a divalent hydrocarbon group, m and p are 0 or 1, n is a number from 0 to 2, and q is an integer from 0 to 7. These compounds are useful in curable organosiloxane compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to organosilyl peroxide compounds which are stable in aqueous systems and are used for bleaching and cleaning applications. More particularly, this invention is concerned with the stability of bis(organosilyl)peroxides when formulated in aqueous and non-aqueous delivery systems. The liquid detergents containing the organosilyl peroxide compounds of this invention exhibit excellent bleaching performance and stain removal properties on fabrics at typical low wash temperatures.

Abstract: A method for forming coatings from radiation curable compositions comprising an alkenyl ether functional polyisobutylene, a cationic photoinitiator, and optionally a free radical photoinitiator and/or an alkenyl ether compound which is free of isobutylene units on to components such as fiber optics where the component is at a temperature greater than about 50° C. and preferably at a temperature within a range of greater than about 80° C. to 120° C. The coating may be overcoated with an acrylate functional polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to triorganosiloxy-endblocked poly(methyl(C6-C40alkyl)siloxane)-poly(methyl(aralkyl)siloxane)-poly(methyl(C2-C4alkyl)siloxane) terpolymers. This invention also relates to two different methods of making these terpolymers. The triorganosiloxy-endblocked poly(methyl(C6-C40alkyl)siloxane)-poly(methyl(aralkyl)siloxane)-poly(methyl(C2-C4alkyl)siloxane) terpolymers of this invention are useful as mold release agents in aluminum die cast release agents, rubber lubricants, and as high reflexive index additives for the personal care industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foam control composition and to its use in foaming systems. More particularly, this invention relates to a foam control composition comprising a polysiloxane and a resin-filler made from MQ resins having at least one polyoxyalkylene group. The compositions of this invention exhibit excellent defoam effects and antifoam persistency.

Abstract: This invention relates to a radiation curable silicone coating composition comprising an alkoxylated resin-polymer organosilicone network containing radiation curable functionality and a cationic photoinitiator. The radiation curable silicone compositions of this invention are useful as fast curing low and high release coating compositions which are especially suitable for release of pressure sensitive adhesives.

Abstract: To provide a novel branched siloxane-silalkylene copolymer whose molecule contains a plural number of silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms or silicon-bonded alkoxy groups.

Abstract: Novel hollow silicone resin particles, having an average particle size of 0.1 to 100 &mgr;m are disclosed. The silicone resin particles comprise a skin formed from thermoplastic silicone resin configured in the shape of a hollow capsule. The hollow thermoplastic silicone resin particles are prepared by spraying a dispersion of water and thermoplastic silicone resin dissolved in solvent into hot gas. The hot gas evaporates the solvent and water and at the same time causes solidification of the thermoplastic silicone resin while it is in the spray state, so as to form a plurality of hollow particles therefrom.

Abstract: A fiber treatment composition is disclosed. The composition contains siloxanes having amine-, polyol-, functionalities. The composition provides good hand, resistance to yellowing, and hydrophilicity to the fibers. The composition is preferably formulated as an aqueous emulsion. Applying the composition to textile fabrics produces treated fabrics having good hydrophilicity, good hand, and resistance to yellowing.

Abstract: This invention relates to a particulate foam control agent comprising from 1 to 30 parts by weight of a silicone antifoam, from 70 to 99 parts by weight of a zeolite carrier for the antifoam, from 1 to 60% by weight of the silicone antifoam of a surface active agent which has been deposited on the zeolite carrier not later than the silicone antifoam and from 1 to 40 parts by weight of a polycarboxylate-type binder or encapsulant, whereby the polycarboxylate-type binder has a pH of 3 or less when dissolved in water. The invention also relates to a detergent composition comprising the particulate foam control agent and a method for the preparation of the foam control agent.