Abstract: A novel method for preparing an organically-modified, heat-curable silicone resin and the novel resin produced thereby are disclosed. In the method of the invention, a trialkoxysilane, a difunctional diorganosilicon compound, a polyol and a catalytic amount of an acidic cationic siloxane polymerization catalyst are reacted to substantial equilibrium to form an alkoxy-functional product. Substantially all the hydrolyzable alkoxy groups of the alkoxy-functional product are then hydrolyzed and the catalyst inactivated. The product is stripped of water and alcohol and may be diluted with a polar solvent such as xylene to the desired viscosity. The heat-cured resin product obtained in accordance with the invention has superior hardness, flexibility and solvent and impact resistance.

Abstract: Ultraviolet curable polymerizable systems having a built-in secondary curing mechanism are disclosed. The polymerizable coating system is a one component system comprising at least one alkoxysilyl-urethaneacrylate or methacrylate, an acrylate or methacrylate or vinyl ether diluent. The coating systems may include a polymerization initiator of the cationic or free radical photoinitiator type, and a metal catalyst. The coating system is UV curable, and also possesses an additional cure mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oxygen-containing chlorophosphazenes containing organosilicon radicals, in particular those of the formulaZ-PCl.sub.2 =N(-PCl.sub.2 =N).sub.n -PCl.sub.2 O (I)in whichZ is an organosilicon radical bonded to phosphorus via oxygen andn is from 0 to 6, processes for their preparation and their use in processes for the condensation and/or equilibration of organosilicon compounds.

Abstract: A modified vinyl chloride resin composition prepared by adding 1 to 10 parts by dry weight of glue or gelatin to 100 parts by weight of vinyl chloride resin compound shows improved physical properties such as improved cracking resistance when used as the sole of shoes, improved adhesion properties for leather, cold cracking resistance as electric wirecoating material, improved vibration damping properties as vibration-preventing member, and non-slipping properties as power-carrying belt material, and is useful as molding composition for making footwear, coating composition with good cold resistance, belt composition with non-slipping properties, and resin material for preventing vibration having excellent vibration-damping properties.

Abstract: The presence in curable organosiloxane compositions of a specified group of hydrocarbyloxy-substituted organosilicon compounds and condensation products of these compounds imparts cohesive bonding to a variety of substrates during curing of the compositions. At least one hydrocarbyloxy group on each silicon atom is derived from an alcohol containing at least two hydroxyl groups per molecule and the remaining hydrocarbyloxy groups are alkoxy. The adhesion additives are particularly effective for compositions cured at temperatures up to 100.degree. C.

Abstract: Trisphenol PA tricyanate, prepolymers and crosslinked polymers thereof are provided. Blends of trifunctional cyanates and fluorinated or non-fluorinated difunctional cyanate are provided. The crosslinked polymers exhibit low dielectric loss properties and high glass transition temperatures and are suitable as the matrix material for structural composites including printed circuit boards.

Abstract: A new class of polysiloxanes is disclosed. Such polysiloxanes have the formula ##STR1## wherein each R and R.sup.4 is independently selected from alkyl radicals, substituted alkyl radicals, aryl radicals and substituted aryl radicals; each R.sup.1 is independently selected from divalent radicals; each R.sup.2 is independently selected from aryl radicals and substituted aryl radicals; each R.sup.3 is independently selected from monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having a multiple bond and monovalent substituted hydrocarbon radicals having a multiple bond; n is an integer in the range of about 6 to about 500; and m is an integer in the range of 0 to about 500. Methods for making such polysiloxanes are also disclosed. In addition, high refractive index, that is having a refractive index of at least about 1.46, silicone compositions useful in the fabrication of lens bodies are disclosed.

Abstract: A paint used as a corrosion-protective coating of products and structures of ferrous and non-ferrous metals adapted to operated in a temperature range of from minus 40.degree. C. to plus 550.degree. C. to 600.degree. C. The paint comprises (in weight %): direct-synthesis butanolized polyphenylsiloxane resin, 20-22; aluminum powder, 12-18; aerosil (pure silicon dioxide), 3-7; a copolymer of methylmethacrylate and methacrylic acid, 13-29; and solvent, 36-40.

Abstract: This invention relates to polymetallooxanes having the moiety: ##STR1## wherein n is 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, M.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of Si, Ge, Sn, Al, Ga, Ti, Zr, or Hf, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are selected from the group consisting of H, OH, C.sub.1-8 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.2-8 alkene, C.sub.6-12 aryl, C.sub.1-8 hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.1-8 thioalkyl, C.sub.2-12 alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.4-20 heteroaromatic, C.sub.1-10 alkylsilane, C.sub.1-10 alkylsiloxane or combinations thereof, O' is bonded to M.sup.1, another M.sup.1 atom, M.sup.2 or H, wherein M.sup.2 is a group I or II metal of the Periodic Table, and R.sup.3 is independently selected from the group consisting of (CR.sub.2).sub.y, O'--(CR.sub.2 CR.sub.2).sub.y N(CR.sub.2).sub.y --, --(CR.sub.2 CR.sub.2).sub.y N.sub.R (CR.sub.2).sub.y --, O'--[(CR.sub.2 CR.sub.2).sub.y O].sub.y --(CR.sub.2).sub.y, C.sub.1-8 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.2-8 alkene, C.sub.6-12 aryl, C.sub.1-8 hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.1-8 thioalkyl, C.sub.2-12 alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.

Abstract: A powder coating composition useful for fixation of rotor and stator windings is disclosed, which includes100 parts by weight of an epoxy resin;5-35 parts by weight of an acid anhydride;2-30 parts by weight of a phenol resin;0.05-5 parts by weight of a curing accelerator; and130-270 parts by weight of an inorganic filler consisting of 99.7-87.0% by weight of a first filler component having an average particle size of 0.5-100 .mu.m and 0.3-13.0% by weight of a second filler component having an average particle size of 0.1 .mu.m or less.

Abstract: A sealant or mastic composition comprises a dispersion of a finely divided particulate solid in a silicone resin formulation which contains a dispersant containing at least one group of the formula--(O--A--CO).sub.n --.The dispersant may be derived from a hydroxycarboxylic acid and preferably has a --COOH end group. The dispersant modifies the shear properties of the sealant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a highly reproducible method for the molecular weight fractionation of polyhydrogen silsesquioxane that gives a very storage-stable polyhydrogen silsesquioxane having a freely selectable molecular weight. The method involves dissolving polyhydrogen silsesquioxane in active-hydrogen-free nonpolar solvent; adding an active-hydrogen-free polar solvent to the resulting solution in order to precipitate polyhydrogen silsesquioxane; and collecting the desired molecular weight fraction of polyhydrogen silsesquioxane.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition used for sealing of semiconductor devices, comprising as essential components:(A) an epoxy resin containing 50-100% by weight, based on total epoxy resin amount, of an epoxy compound represented by formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.8, which may be the same or different, are each an atom or group selected from the group consisting of hydrogen atom, halogen atoms and alkyl groups,(B) a phenolic resin curing agent containing 30-100% by weight, based on total phenolic resin curing agent amount, of a phenolic resin curing agent represented by formula (II) ##STR2## wherein R is paraxylylene group or a residual group which is obtained by removing two hydrogen atoms from dicylopentadiene, a terpene, cyclopentane or cyclohexane, and n is an integer of 0 to 4,(C) an inorganic filler, and(D) a curing accelerator.

Abstract: Addition-curable platinum group metal catalyzed silicone compositions are provided which utilize a bis[trialkyloxysilylalkylene]amine or urea adhesion promoter. Cohesive bonding can be effected on both plastic and metal substrates at temperatures of 100.degree. C. or below in less than 1 hour.

Abstract: A powder coating composition includes one or more crystalline substances the lowest melting point of which is Mp and one or more non-crystalline substances the lowest glass transition point of which is Tg and is lower than Mp, wherein the crystalline and non-crystalline substances are selected from epoxy resins and curing agents and bonded to each other. The bonding is effected by maintaining a powdery mixture containing the crystalline and non-crystalline substances at a temperature higher than Tg but lower than Mp and the softening point of any of the the non-crystalline substances, optionally under a pressure, and cooling and pulverizing the resulting mixture.

Abstract: A catalyst: mixture for ring-opening polymerization of heterocyclic monomers and polymers includes a catalyst composed of a cobalt carbonyl complex; and a cocatalyst composed of at least one Si-H-containing compound. A curable composition, which may be a two-part kit, is also disclosed and includes the catalyst; the cocatalyst; and at least one polymerizable compound which is a monomer or polymer containing a heterocyclic ring. A method of producing a polymeric product by ring-opening polymerization of heterocyclic monomers and polymers is also disclosed which includes the steps of preparing a mixture including a catalyst composed of a cobalt carbonyl complex, a cocatalyst composed of at least one Si-H-containing compound, and at least one polymerizable compound which is a monomer or polymer containing a heterocyclic ring; and reacting the mixture, preferably at about room temperature, to promote ring-opening polymerization of the at least one polymerizable compound to produce the polymeric product.

Abstract: A sealant comprising a mercapto-terminal liquid oligomer containing plasticizers, fillers and additives wherein the improvement comprises as curing agent an acrylic or methacrylic compound with at least two acrylic or methacrylic groups per molecule and a guanidine derivative as a curing catalyst having good chemical and weathering stability, low water vapor permeability and long-term elasticity properties.

Abstract: Heat curable primerless silicone compositions are provided comprising an aqueous/organic solvent silicone dispersion in combination with an adhesion promoter, such as acrylate or methacrylate ester, for example, a caprolactone acrylate or methacrylate adhesion promoter. Composites of a thermoplastic substrate, such as a polycarbonate, and the thermally cured primerless silicone compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Adducts containing terminating nitro (nitroso) groups and one or more mesogenic moieties are prepared by reacting (A) at least one compound containing an average of more than one vicinal epoxide group per molecule with (B) at least one compound containing one or more nitro (nitroso) groups and an average of one reactive hydrogen atom per molecule; with the proviso that at least one member of components (A) and (B) contains a mesogenic moiety. Reduction of these adducts provides amines which are useful as curing agents for epoxy resins.

Abstract: Polymeric inorganic-organic compositions are obtained by intimately mixing a hydrolyzable precursor of an inorganic gel of silicon, titanium, or zirconium with an organic polymer and with an organic carboxylic acid having a pK.sub.a value of at most 4.0, present in an amount of at least 2 moles per mole of inorganic component, under conditions such that a homogeneous solution of all three components is initially formed, agitating the solution at 0.degree.-100.degree. C. until gelation of the inorganic component occurs, and recovering the inorganic-organic composition. Water need not be present as an initial reactant. Such compositions often are transparent, always have improved toughness, as compared with inorganic gels alone, and are believed to have a structure in which the organic polymer is entrapped in the inorganic gel in such an intimate manner that these two components cannot be separated from each other by physical means without destruction of the organic polymer.