Abstract: Copolymers and methods of making the same. The copolymers are 1,3-Dioxolane copolymers of the general formula I where x1+x2 has values of 10 to 2000. Where R1 and R2 are hydrogen radicals or C1 to C18 alkyl radical. In each case at least one radical R1 or R2 in the units [O—CH2—O—CHR1—CHR2-]y1 and [O—CHR1—CHR2O—CH2-]y2 is a C1 to Cis alkyl radical. Where y1+y2 has values of 3*(x1+x2+y1+y2)/100 to 50*(x1+x2+y1+y2)/100.

Abstract: A silica functionalized with a siloxane is of the general formula (I), [SiO4/2]a [R1SiO3/2]b [R3R1SiO2/2]c [R13SiO1/2]d [O1/2R2]e (I). The indices a, b, c, d, e each independently have integer values a from 0 to 100, b from 0 to 100, c from 0 to 50, d from 3 to 200, e from 0 to 50, with the proviso that the sum of a, b and c is at least 1 and for more than 50% of the siloxanes in the mixture the sum of a, b and c is ?4.

Abstract: Polymer compositions and methods for producing the same. The polymer compositions include a component (A), a component (B) and a component (C). Where the component (A) is 65% to 99.4% by weight of biopolymers, the component (B) is 0.5% to 30% by weight of homopolymers, copolymers or terpolymers based on vinyl acetate and the component (C) is 0.1% to 5% by weight of organopolysiloxane pellets.

Abstract: Curable organopolysiloxane compositions contain (A) organopolysiloxane resins consisting of units of the formula RaR1b(OR2)cSiO(4?a?b?c)/2 ??(I), with the proviso that in formula (I) the sum of a+b+c?3, in at least one unit of the formula (I) b=1, in at least 50% of the units of the formula (I) a+b=1 and in at most 10% of the units of the formula (I) a+b=3, based in each case on all siloxane units of the formula (I) in organopolysiloxane resin (A), (B) organic compounds having at least one unit of the formula CR32=CR3—CO—Z—??(II), (C) initiators, (D) fillers and (K) amines, wherein the radicals and indices have the definition specified in claim 1. When coarse and fine grained fillers are employed, the composition can be used to mold artificial stone.

Abstract: Electrode assemblies useful, inter alia, for mounting thin rods in Siemens reactors for manufacture of polysilicon, have a base segment which receives a holder segment, and an insert, interfacial surface(s) of which have depressions and/or elevations which reduce contact surface area, allowing the holder, base segment, insert, and optional intermediate segments to be constructed of materials having different thermal conductivities.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions and uses for the same. The aqueous dispersion includes a component (a) of one or more ethylene-vinyl ester copolymers and a component (b) of one or more protective colloids. The aqueous dispersion may optionally a component (c1) of one or more nonionic surfactants and/or a component (c2) of one or more ionic surfactants. Where a total amount of the component (b) is less than or equal to 2.2 pphm, preferably between 1-2.2 pphm, or more preferably 1.8 pphm. Additionally, where a total amount of the component (c1) and the component (c2) is less than 0.1 pphm, preferably less than or equal to 0.01 pphm.

Abstract: An asphalt binder includes an asphalt and an adhesion promoter composition. The adhesion promoter composition includes a vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE)-based redispersible polymer and a wetting agent. The wetting agent includes at least one selected from the group consisting of: polyethylene glycol phenyl ether, polyethylene glycol higher alkyl, ether dialkyl sulfosuccinate, alkyl amine, alcohol amine, polyethyleneimine, and sorbitan aliphatic ethylene oxide adduct. Further, the wetting agent is included in an amount ranging from 0.5 to 45 percent by weight (wt %) with respect to the total weight of the adhesion promoter composition.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions and uses for the same. The aqueous dispersion includes a component (a) of one or more ethylene-vinyl ester copolymers, a component (b) of one or more protective colloids, a component (el) of one or more nonionic surfactants, and a component (d) of one or more dispersants, selected from polycarboxylates. Where an amount of the component (b) and the component (c1) is less than or equal to 3.4 pphm, preferably between 1-3.4 pphm, more preferably between 2-3.1 pphm. Where the weight ratio of an amount of the component (b) to the component (el) is between 1.01-2 and an amount of the component (d) is less than or equal to 1 pphm. The component (b) is polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH).

Abstract: Mixtures along with processes for making and uses for the same. The mixtures include organosilicon compounds, organic fibers, and/or thermoplastic polymers. The mixtures may optionally include polyolefins substituted by carboxylic acid anhydride groups and/or additives.

Abstract: A siloxane composition, includes: (a) at least one organopolysiloxane containing two alkenyl groups bonded to silicon atoms at both ends of the chain per molecule, (b) at least one organopolysiloxane containing at least three alkenyl groups bonded to silicon atoms per molecule, (c) at least one organopolysiloxane containing two hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms at both ends of the chain per molecule, and (d) at least one hydrosilylation catalyst, with the proviso that component (c) is in an amount of greater than or equal to 30 wt % based on the total weight of the composition, and component (e) at least one organopolysiloxane containing at least three hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms per molecule is in an amount of less than or equal to 0.01 wt % based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: An anode active material for lithium ion batteries includes one or more unaggregated silicon particles having a mass-based chlorine content of from 5 to 200 ppm and a volume-weighted particle size distribution having diameter percentiles d50 of from 0.5 ?m to 10.0 ?m.

Abstract: Rapid and long lasting defoaming is accomplished by use of a defoamer formulation employing an organopolysiloxane having siloxy groups linked by an alkylene group, a filler, a silicone resin, a silanol-terminated organopolysiloxane, and an inorganic or organic acid.

Abstract: A process for preparing siloxanes wherein (a) at least one hydridosilicon compound selected from (a1) compounds of general formula (I), and/or from (a2) compounds of general formula (I?), and (b) at least one carbonyl compound selected from (b1) compounds of the general formula (II), and/or (b2) compounds of general formula (II?), and (c) at least one cationic compound of general formula (III) are brought into contact and reacted with one another.

Abstract: A foam control composition includes a component (A) and a component (B). Component (A) includes units of the formula (R1O)a(R2O)b(R3O)cR4dR5eR6fSiO[SiR7R8O]x[SiR9(OR10)O]ySi(R1O)a(R2O)b(R3O)cR4dR5eR6f. Component (B) comprises a filler.

Abstract: Methods for preparing vinyl ester-ethylene copolymers and methods for recovering residual monomers when preparing the same. The method includes performing a stage (a) where radically initiated polymerization of vinyl esters, ethylene and optionally further ethylenically unsaturated monomers in an aqueous medium is performed. In a stage (b) a polymerization mixture from stage (a) is depressurized producing an ethylene-containing gas phase and an aqueous phase containing vinyl esters and vinyl ester-ethylene copolymers. Where the ethylene-containing gas phase separated off, then absorbed into vinyl esters and the mixture thus obtained is used in the radically initiated polymerization of vinyl esters, ethylene and optionally further ethylenically unsaturated monomers.

Abstract: Textile nonwovens are produced without formaldehyde by employing a polymer binder which is a copolymer of vinyl acetate, ethylene, (meth)acrylamide, (meth)acrylic acid and maleic acid or anhydride or maleamic acid.

Abstract: Defoamer formulations with rapid knockdown and extended performance contain specific polyorganosiloxanes having alkylene linkages between siloxy groups, silicone resins, fillers, a polyoxyethylene surfactant, and an organic or inorganic acid.

Abstract: A screen plate for a separating device for classifying bulk material along with separating device having at least one screen plate therein classifying bulk material.

Abstract: At least one silicone layer is applied to a substrate by a method employing laser transfer printing. The method is suitable for producing sensors, actuators and other EAP layer systems. The silicone layer in these systems may serve as an electrically conducting electrode layer or as a dielectric layer. The method may be configured to be continuous and may be combined with various other coating technologies.

Abstract: Vinyl ester/ethylene copolymer aqueous dispersions containing an anionic polyacrylamide, at least one polyvinyl alcohol, and optionally a non-ionic surfactant, are useful in cementitious compositions as polymer additives.