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: A polysiloxane-polybutylene copolymer having polybutylene chains grafted onto a polysiloxane backbone which has a variety of properties which render it valuable for applications in personal care.

Abstract: Disclosed are naphthopyran-type compounds having a pyrrole group annelated in position 5.6, as well as compositions and particularly (co)polymer matrices containing them. These compounds, compositions, and matrices have photochromic properties. These [pyrrole]naphthopyran compounds have the general formula: Articles containing these photochromic compounds, such as ophthalmic and/or solar glasses, lenses, glazing, devices, and the like, are also disclosed.

Abstract: An ophthalmic, protective, filter lens, and a method of producing such lens, the lens having a ratio of Z and Y tristimulus values between 0.25-0.40, a dominant wavelength between 570-580 nm. on a color mixture diagram, a sharp transmission drop between 450-500 nm. and a transmission not over 30% between 400-450 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to glasses of high refractive index having the following composition of oxides, expressed in percentages by weight: SiO2 27-36 B2O3 0-9 Li2O 1-5 Na2O 1-7 K2O 0-7 CaO 0-7 BaO  4-13 ZnO 0-8 La2O3  4-15 PbO  4-27 TiO2  7-18 ZrO2 0-9 Nb2O5 0-8 with: Li2O + Na2O + K2O  6-15 SiO2 + TiO2 + ZrO2 42-55 PbO + TiO2 + ZrO2 + Nb2O5 29-40; their use for the production of segments for multifocal corrective lenses; and multifocal corrective lenses incorporating at least one such segment in their structure.

Abstract: A compressible silicone composition formable from a silicone gel-forming composition and a hollow compressible filler which is adapted to be used in an electrically insulating seal. The compressible silicone composition comprises a mixture of organosilicon compounds which can crosslink to form a silicone gel and hollow compressible microspheres.

Abstract: A fixed tint, photochromic glasses and sunglass lenses produced therefrom. The glasses have R2O—Al2O3—B2O3—SiO2 base compositions, contain silver chloride and bromide contents as photochromic constituents and 0.27-0.38% and 0.035-0.060%, both by weight percent, as glass colorants, the NiO:Co3O4 ratio being at least 6:1.

Abstract: A fixed tint, photochromic glasses and sunglass lenses produced therefrom. The glasses have R.sub.2 O--Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 --B.sub.2 O.sub.3 --SiO.sub.2 base compositions, contain silver chloride and bromide contents as photochromic constituents and 0.22-0.38% NiO and 0.034-0.060% CoO, both by weight percent, as glass colorants, the NiO:CoO ratio being in the range of 5.5-7.2:1.

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.

Abstract: A method for restricting air entrapment in white water of a paper making process is described, which comprises adding to said white water a polysiloxane having an Si--C bonded substituent with at least one ether or alcohol oxygen. Preferably certain siloxane oxyalkylene copolymers or certain siloxane oxyalcohols are used.

Abstract: The invention concerns photochromic glasses with improved properties having the following composition, in wt. %: SiO.sub.2 : 51-66, B.sub.2 O.sub.3 : 15-23, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 : 3-10, ZrO.sub.2 : 2.5-11, TiO.sub.2 : 0-1, Li.sub.2 O: 3-7, Na.sub.2 O: 0-8, K.sub.2 O: 2-9, Ag: 0.080-0.30, CuO>0.0020-0.0130, Cl: 0.1-0.6, Br 0.040-0.3, MgO: 0-3, CaO: 0-3, SrO: 0-3, BaO: 0-3, Nb.sub.2 O.sub.5 : 0-1, La.sub.2 O.sub.3 : 0-8, Y.sub.2 O.sub.3 : 0-8, with 0.2<Ag/(Cl+Br).ltoreq.0.5, Br/(Cl+Br)>0.15, 0.5.ltoreq.La.sub.2 O.sub.3 +Y.sub.2 O.sub.3.ltoreq.8, TiO.sub.2 +Nb.sub.2 O.sub.5 .ltoreq.1.2, 10.ltoreq.Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 +ZrO.sub.2 .ltoreq.17, MgO+CaO+SrO+BaO.ltoreq.6. Use for the production of ophthalmic lenses.

Abstract: A moisture curing composition comprising (a) an oxyalkylene polymer having at least one reactive silicon group in each molecule, (b) bis(3-triethoxysilylpropyl)tetrasulfane, and (c) a condensation catalyst. The presence of the bis(3-triethoxysilylpropyl)tetrasulfane in the composition provides for improved physical properties such as tensile strength and elongation. The present compositions are suitable for use in such applications as sealing materials for construction both in the form of extrudable liquid compositions and as cured preformed configurations such as tapes.

Abstract: The invention concerns glasses that have a refractive index of more than 1.880, an Abbe number of more than or equal to 30.4, and a density of more than 4.1, and having the following chemical composition, expressed in wt. %, based on the oxides: SiO.sub.2 : 6-9, B.sub.2 O.sub.3 : 15-19, with SiO.sub.2 +B.sub.2 O.sub.3 <26, Nb.sub.2 O.sub.5 : 12 to <20.5, ZrO.sub.2 : 8-10, TiO.sub.2 : 7-11, La.sub.2 O.sub.3 : 23-32, with ZrO.sub.2 +TiO.sub.2 +La.sub.2 O.sub.3 : .gtoreq.44, CaO: 8 to <13, SrO: 0-2, BaO: 0-2, MgO: 0-2, ZnO: 0-5, with CaO+SrO+BaO+MgO+ZnO: .gtoreq.9, Y.sub.2 O.sub.3 : 0-5, WO.sub.3 : 0-5, Li.sub.2 O+Na.sub.2 O+K.sub.2 O: 0-2, others 0-1.

Abstract: The invention concerns glasses characterized by the fact that they have a refractive index higher than 1.740; a dilatation coefficient .alpha., between 25 and 300.degree. C., between 65 and 70.times.10.sup.-7 /.degree.C.; and a Littleton point not exceeding 635.degree. C. but higher than 600.degree. C.; they have the following composition, expressed in weight percent of oxides:______________________________________ SiO.sub.2 23-32.0 Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 1.5-5.0 B.sub.2 O.sub.3 5-9.0 PbO 43-54.0 Li.sub.2 O 0-0.5 Na.sub.2 O 0-1.0 K.sub.2 O 0-1.0 with Li.sub.2 O + Na.sub.2 O + K.sub.2 O <1.0 BaO + SrO 4-9.0 TiO.sub.2 0-4.0 ZrO.sub.2 0-2.0 La.sub.2 O.sub.3 0-3.0 Nb.sub.2 O.sub.5 0-3.0 As.sub.2 O.sub.3 0-0.3 Sb.sub.2 O.sub.3 0-0.4 with ZrO.sub.2 + La.sub.2 O.sub.3 + Nb.sub.2 O.sub.5 1.5-4.0 ______________________________________Use for the production of segments to be used in the manufacture of multifocal lenses, particularly photochromic.

Abstract: A method for dispensing discrete length reinforcement fibers. A continuous length of a reinforcement fiber is wound around a base end of a form, the base end having a generally circular cross-section, to form generally circular coils. The coils are moved axially from the base end of the form to an elongated portion of the form, the elongated portion having an elongated cross-section, to change the shape of the coils from the generally circular shape to an elongated shape. The elongated coils are cut to form discrete length reinforcement fibers. The discrete length reinforcement fibers are then dispensed.

Abstract: This specification describes and claims a process for preparing chain-extended organopolysiloxanes. The process comprises the steps of: A) mixing organopolysiloxanes having at least one silicon-bonded hydroxyl group per molecule with a polymerization catalyst to form a mixture, B) allowing the mixture of step A to react so as to produce a reaction product comprising polymerized organopolysiloxanes of which some have at least one silicon-bonded hydroxyl group per molecule and C) allowing the silicon-bonded hydroxyl group containing organopolysiloxanes of the reaction product of step B to react with a nitrogen-containing silylating agent capable of chain-extending to produce a chain-extended organopolysiloxane. Preferably the silylating agent is a cyclosilazane. Organopolysiloxanes having terminal groups other than silicon-containing hydroxyl groups and which are capable of equilibrating with the mixture of step A and/or the reaction product of step B may also be introduced prior to step C.

Abstract: This specification describes and claims a method for producing polydiorganosiloxanes partially end-blocked with substituted silethylene groups. The method comprises the steps of: A) mixing a hydroxyl end-blocked polydiorganosiloxane with a silicon-containing compound having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms and a --Si(R').sub.3 end-blocked siloxane in the presence of an acidic polymerisation catalyst to form a mixture wherein each R' independently denotes a monovalent hydrocarbon or halohydrocarbon having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, B) conducting a reaction with the mixture of step A so as to produce a polydiorganosiloxane having at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom and at least one --Si (R').sub.3 group and C) adding a substituted alkenylsilane in the presence of a hydrosilylation catalyst to the reaction product obtained from step B to form a polydiorganosiloxane partially end-blocked with substituted silethylene groups.

Abstract: A moisture curable composition comprises a mixture and/or a reaction product of a polymeric material having not less than two groups bonded to silicon which are hydroxyl or hydrolyzable groups, an alkoxysilane curative, an adhesion promoter and catalyst material for catalyzing the condensation reaction between the polymeric material and the alkoxysilane curative. The adhesion promoter comprises a silicone-organic copolymer consisting of units (I) according to the general formula R.sub.a R'SiO.sub.(4-a)/2 and units (II) according to the general formula R.sub.b R'SiO.sub.(3-b)/2 where R represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group and R' represents an oxyalkylene chain R.sup.6 (C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.x (C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O).sub.y Z in which R.sup.6 represents a hydrocarbon linkage to a silicon atom, Z represents H or a carboxylic acid residue.

Abstract: A method of dispensing a reinforcement strand includes the steps of chopping the reinforcement strand into discrete reinforcement fibers, directing the discrete reinforcement fibers into a dispensing nozzle so that the discrete reinforcement fibers travel along a path extending generally along a longitudinal axis of the nozzle, introducing a fluid into the nozzle in a circumferential direction with respect to the longitudinal axis, thereby creating a vortex of the fluid surrounding the discrete reinforcement fibers in the nozzle, dispensing the discrete length reinforcement fibers from the nozzle as a flow, and controlling the flow of fibers dispensed from the nozzle by controlling the fluid introduced into the nozzle.

Abstract: A high solubility size composition is provided which may be applied to glass fibers useful for reinforcing polymeric materials. The size composition includes: a first film former comprising a polyether-based or polyester-based thermoplastic polyurethane derived from a saturated, non-crosslinkable polyether or polyester; a second film former comprising at least one ingredient selected from i) a vinyl acetate glycidyl methacrylate copolymer and ii) a mixture of a vinyl acetate glycidyl methacrylate copolymer and a vinyl acetate homopolymer; a silane coupling agent; and water. Using glass fibers coated with the high solubility size composition allows the advantageous production of low-pigmented or non-pigmented molded parts having enhanced surface appearance and color uniformity.