Abstract: This invention relates to a silicone release coating comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two crosslinkable carbon-carbon double bonds in each molecule, (B) an organopolysiloxane having at least two Si-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule, (C) a silylated polymethylsilsesquioxane and (D) platinum catalyst. The silicone release coating compositions of this invention can further comprise an inhibitor. The silicone release coating compositions of this invention do not decline in release resistance due to release paper aging or release liner aging.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing an aerosol suppressant composition and to use of the composition to reduce or suppress silicone mist in high speed coating processes and significantly increase the adhesion of the coating to the substrate. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of preparing an aerosol suppressant composition by reacting an organosilicon compound, an oxyalkylene containing compound, and a catalyst. The composition, when added to curable silicone coatings, reduces the amount of silicone mist in high speed coating processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a siloxane-oxyalkylene copolymer surfactant having the formula MD.sub.x D'.sub.y M wherein M represents (CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 or R(CH.sub.3).sub.2 SiO.sub.1/2, D represents (CH.sub.3).sub.2 SiO.sub.2/2, D' represents (CH.sub.3)RSiO.sub.2/2, and the value of x+y is from 48 and 220, and the ratio x/y is from 5 to 15 inclusive. In the above formulae for M and D', R is a polyether-containing substituent selected from the group consisting of (1)--C.sub.n H.sub.2n O(C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.a (C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O).sub.b R' moieties having weight average molecular weights of from about 2300-3200 and wherein n is 3-4, the ratio a/b is from 0.5 to 1.3 inclusive, R' represents hydrogen, an alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms or --C(O)CH.sub.3 and (2)--C.sub.n' H.sub.2n' O(C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.a' (C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O).sub.

Abstract: An alkenyl-functional silylated polymethylsilsesquioxane that contains no more than 0.12 residual silanol per Si atom and is obtained by silylating the silanol in starting polymethylsilsesquioxane. The starting polymethylsilsesquioxane has a predetermined number average molecular weight, Mn, from 380 to 2,000 and is represented by the general formula(CH.sub.3 SiO.sub.3/2).sub.n (CH.sub.3 Si(OH)O.sub.2/2).sub.mwherein m and n are positive numbers that provide the predetermined Mn, with the proviso that the value of m/(m+n) is less than or equal to 0.152/(Mn.times.10.sup.-3)+0.10 and greater than or equal to 0.034/(Mn.times.10.sup.-3). The alkenyl-functional silylated polymethylsilsesquioxane has the formula(CH.sub.3 SiO.sub.3/2).sub.n (CH.sub.3 Si(OH)O.sub.2/2).sub.m-k (CH.sub.3 Si(OSiR.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3)O.sub.2/2).sub.kwherein k is a positive number smaller than A, (m-k/(m+n) is less than or equal to 0.12, and R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.

Abstract: This invention relates to a coated substrate obtained by a method comprising (I) applying a silicone emulsion composition to the surface of a substrate wherein the silicone emulsion composition comprises (a) an alkenylated silicone resin, (b) an alkenyl polydiorganosiloxane, (c) a silicone resin having SiH groups, (d) water, (e) a polyorganohydrogensiloxane, (f) an unsaturated organic monomer, (g) a hydrosilylation catalyst, and (h) an emulsifying agent. Separation of a laminate formed from a substrate coated with said emulsion release coating composition and a adhesive coated article requires a relatively high delamination force.

Abstract: A curable silicone composition cures to form a silicone cured product with improved fire-retarding properties. The composition comprises a hydrosilylation-reaction curable silicone composition Fire-retarding properties are imparted to the composition using a silica powder with a specific surface area of not less than 50 sq. m/g and a diamine compound. The cured product is preferably a silicone gel.

Abstract: A curable silicone composition cures to form a silicone cured product with improved fire-retarding, properties. The composition comprises a hydrosilylation-reaction curable silicone composition. Fire-retarding properties are imparted to the composition by using an additive comprising tetrafunctional and monofunctional siloxane units and a diamine compound. The silicone cured product is preferably a silicone gel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pressure sensitive adhesive compositions which are prepared by heating a mixture of a polydiorganosiloxane, a silicone resin copolymer, and an organic amine compound or metal salt thereof, and then adding an organic peroxide or azo compound to the resultant reaction product. The silicone pressure sensitive adhesives of this invention are useful in preparing articles such as pressure sensitive tapes, labels, emblems and other decorative or informational signs.

Abstract: A silicone gel product that resists fuel adsorption and has a surface that feels smooth and dry, resists dirt and moisture pick-up, and prevents the product from sticking to itself, comprises a silicone gel with a tacky surface and a fluorocarbon elastomer film adhering to the surface of the silicone gel.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane composition for viscous fluid couplings permits little torque variation even when used at a high temperature for an extended period of time. The organopolysiloxane composition comprises an organopolysiloxane liquid with a viscosity of 100 to 1,000,000 sq. mm/s and a platinum compound in an amount such that the amount of platinum metal relative to the liquid is 0.1 to 1,000 ppm. The organopolysiloxane liquid is typically a trimethylsiloxy-endblocked polydimethylsiloxane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the formation of amorphous boron silicon oxycarbide fibers and crystalline boron-doped silicon carbide fibers comprising: preparing a blend of a siloxane resin and a boron-containing polymer, forming the blend into green fibers, and then curing and pyrolyzing the fibers.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition, comprising: a thermosetting organic resin (A), and an organopolysiloxane (B) represented by the following average unit formula: R.sub.a SiO.sub.(4-a)/2 wherein R is a selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon groups, acryl-containing organic groups, methacryl-containing organic groups, and an alkoxy groups. The curable compositions of the invention exhibit excellent mold release characteristics and can be utilized to produce articles having water-repellent characteristics.

Abstract: This invention relates to a primer that improves adherence of a cured resin sealant to a cured silicone coating on an electrical element, wherein said primer is selected from the group consisting of:(i) a mixture of components (a) and (b),(ii) a reaction mixture of components (a) and (b),(iii) component (c),(iv) component (c) and a mixture of components (a) and (b), and(v) component (c) and a reaction mixture of components (a) and (b),where component (a) is silanol-functional organopolysiloxane; component (b) is epoxy-functional organoalkoxysilane; and component (c) is organopolysiloxane with the average unit formula:(R.sup.1 SiO.sub.3/2).sub.a (R.sup.2.sub.2 SiO.sub.2/2).sub.b (R.sup.2.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2).sub.c (R.sup.3 O.sub.1/2).sub.dwhere R.sup.1 is an epoxy-functional monovalent organic group; each R.sup.2 is independently a monovalent hydrocarbon group, R.sup.

Abstract: Novel hollow silicone resin particles, having an average particle size of 0.1 to 100 .mu.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: This invention relates to a silicone release coating composition comprising (A) a diorganopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups in each molecule, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least three silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule, (C) a mixture of an alkynyl alcohol and an organosiloxane having at least one aliphatic triple bond-containing alkoxy group, and (D) a platinum group metal catalyst. The silicone release coating compositions of this invention have superior curability and storage stability at room temperature, and produce a uniform coating when used in thin film form on applicator rolls.

Abstract: A hydrogen-functional silylated polymethylsilsesquioxane that contains no more than 0.12 residual silanol per Si atom and is obtained by silylating the silanol in starting polymethylsilsesquioxane. The starting polymethylsilsesquioxane has a predetermined number average molecular weight, Mn, from 380 to 2,000 and is represented by the general formula(CH.sub.3 SiO.sub.3/2).sub.n (CH.sub.3 Si(OH)O.sub.2/2).sub.mwherein m and n are positive numbers that provide the predetermined Mn, with the proviso that the value of m/(m+n) is less than or equal to 0.152/(Mn.times.10.sup.-3)+0.10 and greater than or equal to 0.034/(Mn.times.10.sup.-3). The hydrogen-functional silylated polymethylsilsesquioxane has the formula(CH.sub.3 SiO.sub.3/2).sub.n (CH.sub.3 Si(OH)O.sub.2/2).sub.m-k (CH.sub.3 Si(OSiR.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3)O.sub.2/2).sub.kwherein k is a positive number smaller than m, (m-k/(m+n) is less than or equal to 0.12, and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.

Abstract: A silicon dioxide containing coating can be used for multi-layer hermetic coatings, interlayer dielectric coatings, and flat panel display coatings. The coating is formed by applying a coating composition comprising polysilastyrene to a substrate and heating the polysilastyrene in an oxidizing atmosphere.

Abstract: A method for preparing an aminoalkoxysiloxane comprises reacting a siloxane having at least one Si--X bond with an aminoalcohol of the general formula HO--R--NR.sup.1.sub.2 and removing HX from the reaction mixture, wherein X is a hydrogen atom, an --OH group or an --OC(O)NR.sup.1.sub.2 group, R is a divalent substituted or unsubstituted alkylene or arylene group, and R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having from one to eighteen carbon atoms. The siloxane and aminoalcohol are preferably HO(Me.sub.2 SiO).sub.4.5 H and ethanolamine, (Me.sub.3 SiO).sub.2 MeSiH and ethanolamine, isopropanolamine or 3-aminopropan-1-ol, or Me.sub.3 SiO(Me.sub.2 SiO).sub.3 (MeHSiO).sub.5 SiMe.sub.3 and isopropanolamine respectively. The aminoalkoxysiloxanes thus prepared are useful for treating textile fabrics.

Abstract: This invention relates to 1,2-diol functional polysiloxane emulsions obtained by a variety of polymerization methods. This invention further relates to an organopolysiloxane emulsion comprising an organopolysiloxane polymer having pendant organic diol groups, at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one anionic surfactant, and water. The emulsions of this invention are useful as fiber treatment agents and provide softness and hydrophilicity to fibers treated with the emulsion.

Abstract: A storage-stable composition adapted for imparting water-repellent properties to masonry materials comprises an aqueous emulsion which defines a continuous aqueous phase and a discontinuous organosilicon phase. The emulsion is formulated from components comprising: (A) a water-insoluble alkoxysilane of the average general formula R.sub.n --Si--R'.sub.(4-n) wherein n is a number from 1 to 2, R is a C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 monovalent hydrocarbon radical and R' is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy group; (B) a hydrogen-functional polysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, at least five siloxy units per molecule and a kinematic viscosity between about 0.5.times.10.sup.-6 and 1,000.times.10.sup.-6 m.sup.2 /sec at 25.degree. C.; (C) an emulsifier; and (D) water. The discontinuous organosilicon phase comprises components (A) and (B) and the continuous aqueous phase comprising said water.