Abstract: A composition comprising peroxidically crosslinking condensation-crosslinking, or addition-crosslinking silicone rubber; metal compounds selected from metal oxides such as magnesium oxide, aluminum oxide, tin oxide, calcium oxide and barium oxide and precursors thereof which produce oxides on heating, boric acid, and zinc borate; platinum complexes having at least one unsaturated group; and hollow beads. The compositions form a coherent ceramic insulation upon heating which still enables the conductors to carry high voltage electrical signals.

Abstract: Branched, alkenyl-functional organopolysiloxanes prepared by reacting an organic compound having at least two aliphatic double bonds with an organopolysiloxane having more than one Si-bonded hydrogen atom, in the presence of a hydrosilylation catalyst, and in a stoichiometric ratio of aliphatic double bonds to Si-bonded hydrogen such that an alkenyl-functional product is obtained, function as highly effective antimisting additives in the high speed coating of substrates with crosslinkable silicone compositions.

Abstract: A silica glass crucible is produced by a) providing a porous amorphous silica glass green body, which is infiltrated with at least one substance that promotes crystallization of a silica glass crucible, b) drying the infiltrated silica glass green body, c) filling the green body with a metal or semimetal, and d) heating the filled green body for a period of from 1 h to 1000 h to a temperature of from 900 to 2000° C. to form at least a portion of silica crystalline phase. The process may be continued by further heating to melt the metal or semimetal and pulling a single crystal from the melt.

Abstract: The invention provides a continuous process for preparing alkylchlorosilanes from the residues of direct synthesis of alkylchlorosilanes which comprise liquid constituents with a boiling point of at least 70° C. at 1013 hPa and may also contain solids, with hydrogen chloride, by passing the residues at a temperature not above 200° C. and hydrogen chloride at a temperature higher than the latter into a reactor so that the resultant reaction temperature is from 400° C. to 800° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for isolating polyorganosiloxanes from an aqueous dispersion, wherein the polyorganosiloxanes are separated from water in a dissolved form with the aid of an extraction agent.

Abstract: A container with a top edge, a bottom edge and a rear side provided with a door, containing an inliner, wherein the inliner comprises at least two layers located one above the other, an inner layer consisting of uncoated, air-permeable fabric and an outer layer being coated so as to be dust-tight and to provide a moisture barrier, these layers being connected to one another by a special seam such that dust-free venting of the receptacle is possible only through this seam, the inliner being fastened in a reversible manner in the container and having at least one filling opening and an emptying opening.

Abstract: A process for the continuous preparation of addition-crosslinking silicone rubbers from a base composition containing at least one polyvinyl polysiloxane and at least 10% by weight, based on the liquid silicone rubber, of hydrophobicized filler, by removing the base composition from a container whose volume reduces proportionally with the amount removed, and conveying the composition by way of a pump with a positive pressure difference to two further pumps (4) which convey the base composition onward, so a component A is prepared continuously by admixing at least one metal catalyst with one stream of the base composition, and a component B is prepared continuously and simultaneously by admixing the crosslinker and inhibitor with a second stream of the base composition, where the metal catalyst, crosslinker, and inhibitor are fed by way of a feed unit which meters in each of the substances.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions containing organopolysiloxane/polyurea copolymers prepared by reacting aminoalkyl-functional organopolysiloxanes with a diisocyanate in water in the presence of a protonating acid, and optionally one or more surfactants and/or protective colloids. The organopolysiloxane/polyurea polymers may be prepared without the presence of ionic groups if desired.

Abstract: The invention provides storage-stable compositions of organosilicon compounds which comprise (A) organosilicon compounds which are selected from silanes (A1) of the formula 1 RxSi(O R1)4?x??(1) and resinous organopolysiloxanes (A2) which contain units of the formula R a ? ( R 1 ? O ) y ? ? ? Si ? ? ? O 4 - ( a + y ) 2 ( 2 ) and bear groups selected from hydroxyl groups bonded to silicon atoms and C1 to C18 hydrocarboxy groups bonded to silicon atoms, where R is a hydrogen atom or monovalent SiC-bonded, optionally substituted C1-18 hydrocarbon radicals, R1 is a hydrogen atom or monovalent SiC-bonded, optionally substituted C1-18 hydrocarbon radicals, x is 0, 1, 2 or 3, a is 0 or 1 and y is 1, 2 or 3, and (B) from 1 to 499 ppm by weight, based on the organosilicon compounds (A), of at least one amino-containing compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for adding Si-bonded hydrogen to aliphatically unsaturated compounds containing carbon-carbon multiple bonds and ether oxygen atoms in the presence of carbinol groups, wherein the reaction mixture comprises, as a further component, at least one cyclic ether.

Abstract: Addition-crosslinking silicone resin compositions containing selected high functionality addition curable organosilicon compounds can be cured at relatively low temperatures and can produce highly transparent, hard polymers which are suitable for many uses, in particular for the potting or embedding of electrical componts such as LEDs.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions contain at least two chemically different particle types having a diameter on average of less than 100 ?m. The dispersions are resistant to sedimentation and gelling for long periods of time, and can be used for many purposes, such as the polishing of optical surfaces, and in paints and adhesives.

Abstract: Use of a flame hydrolysis apparatus for preparing fumed silica particles or a plasma torch apparatus for sintering fumed silica particles to fused silica particles is capable of producing highly pure silica with non-silicon metal impurities less than 500 pb, when at least an inner nozzle is constructed of a silicon-containing material having a low level of non-silicon metal impurities. Preferably, all surfaces in the respective apparatus which contact silica are of similar construction. The silica contains a low level of impurities as produced, without requiring further purification.

Abstract: Process for preparing highly viscous organopolysiloxanes by reacting siloxanes (1) composed of units of the general formula A a ? R c ? ( OR 1 ) d ? SiO 4 - ( a + c + d ) 2 ( I ) where A is a nitrogen-containing Si—C-bonded radical, R is a C1-18 hydrocarbon radical R1 is hydrogen or a C1-8 alkyl radical, a and d are 0 or 1, c is 0, 1, 2 or 3, a+c+d is <3 and one A and one R1 where of R1 is hydrogen atom are present, optionally siloxanes (2) R c ? ( OR 1 ) d ? SiO 4 - ( c + d ) 2 ( II ) where c+d is ?3 and one R1 radical is hydrogen is present, with silanes (3) BReSi(OR3)3?e??(III) where B is a radical —CR22—Y, R2 is hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl, Y is halogen, a monosubstituted O and S atom, or a substituted N or P atom, R3 is C1-8 alkyl, and e is 0, 1 or 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing organyloxysilyl-terminated polymers which have increased stability toward atmospheric moisture, by reacting hydroxy-terminated organic polymers with isocyanato-functional silanes in the presence of at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of bismuth and zinc compounds, and to crosslinkable compositions comprising such polymers.

Abstract: The invention provides a continuous process for preparing alkylchlorosilanes from the residues of direct synthesis of alkylchlorosilanes which comprise liquid constituents with a boiling point of at least 70° C. at 1013 hPa and may also contain solids, with hydrogen chloride, by passing the residues at a temperature not above 200° C. and hydrogen chloride at a temperature higher than the latter into a reactor so that the resultant reaction temperature is from 400° C. to 800° C.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions preparable using (A) an organic compound selected from the group consisting of organosilicon compounds, polyurethanes and their precursor compounds such as polyols and polyisocyanates, crosslinked (poly)epoxides and their precursor compounds such as noncrosslinked and partly crosslinked (poly)epoxides, (poly)amines, (poly)amidoamines, (poly)mercaptans, (poly)carboxylic acids, (poly)carboxylic anhydrides, acrylates and their precursor compounds, and polysulfide-forming polymers, (B) particles partially wettable with water, (C) water and further substances if desired.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of increasing the elasticity of moisture-cured elastomers, which comprises adding to alkoxy-cross linking one-component compositions comprising an alkoxysilane-terminated polymer (A) containing end groups of the formula (1) -A-Si(R)a(CH3)3-a??(1) a silane (B), of the general formula (2) X—CH2—Si(R)2(CH3)??(2) where A is a divalent hydrocarbon radical, R is a methoxy or ethoxy group, X is a group R?O—, R?NH—, R?—O—CO—NH, R?—NH—CO—NH— or halogen, R? is hydrogen, an optionally halogen-substituted C1-18 hydrocarbon radical or a radical R?—O—CO— or R?—NH—CO, R? is an optionally halogen-substituted C1-8 hydrocarbon radical, and a is 1, 2 or 3.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel aqueous compositions containing (1) organosilicon compounds comprising ammonium groups, containing at least one grouping consisting of two protonated nitrogen atoms per molecule, said atoms being linked by at least three carbon atoms, (2) acid anions, the corresponding acids thereof having a pka value higher than 0, (3) water, (4) optionally a solvent which can be mixed with water, and (5) optionally emulsifying agents. Said aqueous compositions are preferably homogeneous aqueous solutions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the coating and water-repellent impregnation of mineral building materials, in which an architectural coating composition containing from 1 to 30 % by weight of C1-C20-alkyl-C1-C6-alkoxysilane as impregnating agent is applied to the building material. The principal architectural coating compositions are paints and plasters.