Abstract: Novel polymeric photocleavable photoinitiators are prepared by the hydrosilation reaction of an organosilicon hydride grafting agent which has a photoinitiating aromatic-aliphatic ketone derivative of at least one organo group, with a polymer having a plurality of unsaturated olefinic or acetylenic sites in the presence of a hydrosilation catalyst. Preferred polymers are butadiene or alkyl substituted butadiene polymers and copolymers and vinyl functional polyorganosiloxanes. The grafting agents have the formula (hv)--R.sup.8 --R.sup.5 --H wherein (hv) is a photoinitiating aromatic-aliphatic ketone group, R.sup.8 is selected from alkylene, alkenylene, alkylenoxy and oxy groups, and R.sup.5 is selected from ##STR1## the R.sup.6 groups are the same or different organo or halo groups and n is an integer.

Abstract: An adhesive composition which exhibits fast curing through large gaps is disclosed. The composition comprises (A) at least one addition polymerizable vinyl-type monomer; (B) at least one free radical stabilizer; and (C) a free radical cure system. The free radical cure system comprises (i) at least one free radical initiator, and (ii) at least one ferrocene type compound.

Abstract: A curable composition of a vinyl ether resin and at least one ferricenium salt of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different H or alkyl groups or a linkage to a polymer backbone; M is a metal or metalloid; X is a halide; and n is an integer equal to 1 plus the valency of M.

Abstract: A polyorganosiloxane polymer having a structure represented by one of the formulas(AB).sub.m Cor[(AB).sub.m ].sub.n SiR.sub.(4-n)where the R groups are the same or different organic groups other than acrylic groups or groups co-curable therewith; A is a linear polyorganosiloxane segment containing between 3 and about 50 siloxane repeat units at least 3 of which are acrylic group containing repeat units represented by the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is lower alkyl, the R.sup.2 groups are the same or different alkylene, alkyleneoxy or alkenylene groups, and y is 0-4; B is a polyorganosiloxane segment represented by the formula ##STR2## where x is an integer of at least 100; C is A or a triorganosilyl group; m is an integer of 1 or more; and n is 3 or 4.

Abstract: A polyorganosiloxane polymer having a structure represented by one of the formulas(AB).sub.m C or [(AB).sub.m ].sub.n SiR.sub.(4-n)where the R groups are the same or different organic groups other than acrylic groups or groups co-curable therewith; A is a linear polyorganosiloxane segment containing between 3 and about 50 siloxane repeat units at least 3 of which are acrylic groups containing repeat units represented by the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is H or lower alkyl, R.sup.2 is alkylene or alkenylene, and y is 0-4; B is a polyorganopolysiloxane segment represented by the formula ##STR2## where x is an integer of at least 100; C is A or a triorganosilyl group; m is an integer of 1 or more; and n is 3 or 4.

Abstract: Elastomer toughened two-part acrylic monomer adhesives which employ styrene-butadiene block copolymer rubbers as the elastomer have improved heat resistance properties at temperatures typical of industrial paint bake ovens. The adhesives include: in one part an acrylic monomer, at least 33% by weight of the rubber dissolved in the monomer, and a free radical catalyst system free of organic sulfonyl chloride; and in the other part a polymerization activator such as an amine-aldehyde condensation product.

Abstract: Compounds with a plurality of oxirane functional groups can be cured to a fixture in less than one minute with a catalyst composition of a trityl or tropylium salt of a non-nucleophillic anion and a suitable solvent. Typical catalyst salts include trityl tetrafluoroborate, trityl hexachloroantimonate and tropylium hexafluorophosphate. The catalyst composition may conveniently be extended with liquid polymeric vehicles and acidic fillers.

Abstract: Cyanoacrylate adhesive compositions which employ calixarene compounds as additives give substantially reduced fixture and cure times on de-activating substrates such as wood. The calixarene compounds are preferably employed at levels of about 0.1-1% by weight of the composition.The calixarene compounds particularly useful in this invention may be represented by the formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkyl or substituted alkoxy; R.sup.2 is H or alkyl; and n=4, 6 or 8.

Abstract: Latent fingerprints are developed by exposing them to vapors generated from a thin film of a storage stable cyanoacrylate monomer and a thixotropic additive in sufficient amount to render the composition substantially non-flowable. The monomer film should have a surface area of at least 129 sq. cm.An envelope package for the monomer composition has inner polyethylene surfaces. The envelope may be peeled open to expose the inner surfaces coated with a film of the composition.

Abstract: Polyfunctional cationically polymerizable styryloxy compound of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H, or one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H and the other is methyl; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are H, lower alkyl, or alkoxy if R.sup.2 is not methyl; R.sup.5 is a divalent hydrocarbon radical; G is any multivalent organic or inorganic radical free of amino, aliphatic hydroxyl, aliphatic thiol or other groups which interfere with cationic polymerization; and n is an integer of two or more.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane photoinitiator having an average of at least two siloxane units, of which at least an average of one siloxane unit per organopolysiloxane molecule has the formula:X.sub.a R.sub.b SiO.sub.(4-a-b)/2wherein a is an integer of 1-3, b is a integer of 0-2 and a plus b equals 1-3; R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 hydrocarbyl or halogen substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 hydrocarbyl; and X is substituted acetophenone photomoiety of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is any substitutent which will not interfere with hydrosilation, n is an integer between 0 and 4; R.sup.2 is organosilyl substituted alkyl or alkenyl; R.sup.3 is H, alkyl or aryl; and R.sup.4 is a divalent hydrocarbon group having between 2 and 10 carbon atoms.The silicones are prepared by hydrosilation of the corresponding olefinically or acetylenically .alpha.,.alpha.-dialkenylacetophenones or .alpha.,.alpha.-dialkynylacetophenones.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane photoinitiator having an average of at least two siloxane units, of which at least an average of one siloxane unit per organopolysiloxane molecule has the formula:X.sub.a R.sub.b SiO(.sub.4-a-b)/2 (I)wherein a is an integer of 1-3, b is an integer of 0-2 and a plus b equals 1-3; R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 hydrocarbyl or halogen substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 hydrocarbyl; and X is a substituted acetophenone photomoiety selected from: ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is any substituent which will not interfere with hydrosilation, n is an integer between 0 and 5 in formulas (II), (IIa), (III), (IIIa), (IV) and (IVa) and between 0 and 4 in formula (III) and (IIIa); m is 0 or 1; R.sup.2 is alkyl or substituted alkyl; R.sup.3 is H, alkyl or aryl; R.sup.4 is a divalent hydrocarbon group having between 2 and 10 carbon atoms or an alkylene oxy alkylene group; R.sup.

Abstract: Cyanoacrylate compositions which employ fumed silicas treated with polydimethylsiloxane or trialkoxyalkyl silane are stable and exhibit an unexpectedly high thixotropic ratio. Such compositions are useful in adhesive applications or, when stabilized so as to prevent polymerization in contact with moisture, in latent fingerprint developing applications.

Abstract: An anaerobic adhesive composition activatable by ultraviolet or visible radiation is disclosed which forms strong bonds with lapped surfaces and which is comprised of (a) an anaerobically polymerizable acrylate ester monomer, (b) a compound which decomposes upon exposure to ultraviolet or visible light radiation to release a strong acid, (c) a peroxy free radical initiator capable of initiating the polymerization of the monomer upon substantial exclusion of oxygen and (d) an activator of anaerobic polymerization which, in the presence of a strong acid, reacts with the peroxide initiator to produce free radicals to catalyze the anaerobic polymerization of the monomer.

Abstract: Novel dual curing silicones are terminated with acrylic functional dialkoxy or diaryloxy silyl groups. They are prepared by condensation of a silanol terminated silicone with a silane represented by the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.3 is alkyl or aryl, R.sup.4 is H or C.sub.1-5 alkyl and R.sup.5 is alkylene, the ratio of silane to silanol silicone being between about 2.1 and 6.1.Compositions of the novel silicones with moisture cure catalysts, photoinitiators and optionally up to 70% trimethyl silyl terminated silicone oils, are both moisture and UV curable and produce soft gel or rubbery cured materials suitable for electronic potting applications.

Abstract: An electrically conductive adhesive composition effective for repairing discontinuities in the electrically conducting metal lines of rear window defoggers is disclosed. The composition comprises (a) an acrylic ester polymer resin (b) a metallic pigment and (c) an organic pigment.The composition is applied as a solid solution to the interrupted section of the metal line to bridge the gap in the line and the solvent is evaporated leaving an electrically conductive bridging layer which restores electrical flow to the line. The T.sub.g of the acrylic ester polymer resin should be such that the composition does not run, sag or otherwise lose its structural integrity when the metal line is heated to an operating temperature.

Abstract: Ferricenium salts of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different H or alkyl groups or a linkage to a polymeric backbone: M is a metal or metalloid; X is a halide and n is an integer, induce polymerization of acrylic monomer/peroxy initiator systems. Above a certain minimum concentration, however, gel time of the composition increases with additional ferricenium salt. This property is especially useful for controlling pot life of an activated acrylic composition.

Abstract: Polymerization of acid activated compositions of acrylic monomers, peroxy initiators and ferrocene derivatives is inhibited by addition of 0.5-20% of a vinyl ether monomer. Bulk compositions activated by addition of a strong acid can be provided with a desired polymerization induction time directly related to the concentration of the vinyl ether. Compositions containing compounds which decompose to a strong acid upon exposure to actinic radiation, thereby activating polymerization, have increased shelf lives when vinyl ethers are included therein. The use of vinyl ether monomers having a functionality of two or more also provides increased adhesive bond strength after curing.

Abstract: A method of sealing a porous heating or cooling jacket of a reactor vessel includes the steps of: (a) draining the heating or cooling fluid from jacket; (b) washing and drying the interior of the jacket; (c) filling the jacket with a curable liquid sealant composition under pressure sufficient to cause the composition to permeate the porous areas in the jacket but insufficient to burst the jacket, the composition being curable at temperatures between about 75.degree. C. and 100.degree. C.; (d) draining the sealant from the jacket; and (e) heating the jacket to or above the cure temperature of the composition and maintaining that temperature for sufficient time to ensure total polymerization of the reactant composition.

Abstract: A low modulus, one component, room temperature vulcanizable silicone elastomer which has very good oil resistance properties as well as high elongation. The silicone elastomer which has low volatility comprises a silanol terminated diorganosiloxane base polymer, a trimethylsilyl terminated diorganopolysiloxane, generally a tin catalyst, as well as a oxime crosslinking agent and specific low moisture fillers, usually calcium carbonate. The material is ideally suited as a gasket sealant as well as a formed-in-place gasket and can be utilized on internal combustion engines such as automotive engines as a sealant for an oil pan, valve cover, side seals and the like.