Abstract: Disclosed is a multilayer film structure, comprising, in order, a puncture resistant layer comprising at least one cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) and at least one ionomer or polyolefin, a tie layer and a sealant layer. The structure can be coextruded and can be prepared using a triple bubble process.

Abstract: Surface treatment of titanium dioxide, barium sulfate, zinc sulfide, and/or lithopone particles, and mixtures of said particles with specific alkoxylated siloxanes for the improvement of dispersion in plastics.

Abstract: A silicone polymer is provided, modified with at least one functional group from the class of anthraquinone amide groups; anthraquinone sulfonamide groups; thioxanthone amide groups; or thioxanthone sulfone amide groups. The polymer can be combined with a hydrocarbon solvent or with supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2), and is very effective for increasing the viscosity of either medium. A process for the recovery of oil from a subterranean, oil-bearing formation is also described, using supercritical carbon dioxide modified with the functionalized silicone polymer. A process for extracting natural gas or oil from a bedrock-shale formation is also described, again using the modified silicone polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alkoxyalkylsilane-modified polysiloxanes, to processes for the production thereof, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: Mono-substituted TSA precursor Si-containing film forming compositions are disclosed. The precursors have the formula: (SiH3)2N—SiH2—X, wherein X is selected from a halogen atom; an isocyanato group; an amino group; an N-containing C4-C10 saturated or unsaturated heterocycle; or an alkoxy group. Methods for forming the Si-containing film using the disclosed mono-substituted TSA precursor are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a silsesquioxane silicone resin and a solvent; and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biostable gel comprising: (a) at least one silicon-containing polyol, polyamine, polyepoxy or polyisocyanate having 1 or more functional groups and a molecular weight of at least 20,000 which is cured in the presence of: (b) at least one diol, diamine or diisocyanate having a molecular weight of less than 10,000; and/or (c) an initiator, processes for their preparation and their use in the manufacture and repair of biomaterials and medical devices, articles or implants, in particular the manufacture of a soft tissue implant such as breast implants and the repair of orthopaedic joints such as spinal discs.

Abstract: A continuous process for preparing microcapsules containing water-insoluble active principles, comprising: (1) preparing, in a first reactor, an aqueous solution containing one or more surfactants, (2) preparing, in a second reactor, a solution comprising at least an active principle immiscible in an aqueous phase and a first component for preparing a polycondensation polymer for forming the microcapsule shell, simultaneously feeding to a tubular reactor of a stream of aqueous solution (1) and solution (2), the ratio of solution (2)/solution (1) being between 0.5 and 2.0, inletting a stream (3) of a second component for preparing the polycondensation polymer into the reactor, wherein stream (3) reacts with the first component, wherein the streams are under turbulent flow conditions in the tubular reactor, and are continuously fed to the tubular reactor, and wherein the ratio between the equivalents of the first component and second component are between 0.9 and 1.1.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides hydrosilylation curable compositions comprising resin linear organosiloxane block copolymers comprising, among other things, from about 0.5 to about 5 mole % C1 to C30 hydrocarbyl group comprising at least one aliphatic unsaturated bond. Such hydrosilylation curable resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymers have significantly faster cure speed, relative to their condensation curable counterparts. A faster cure speed can be important for encapsulating electronic devices, such as light-emitting diode (LED) chip devices, particularly devices having tall structures.

Abstract: There is described a release composition including a polyorganosiloxane polymer and a release modifier. The release modifier includes comprising an alkenyl silsesquioxane an organo functional siloxane of the formula MDxM, wherein M represents R3SiO1/2, D represents R2SiO2/2, wherein R is alkyl or alkenyl of 1 to 40 carbon atoms, or hydrogen wherein the organo functional siloxane has a viscosity of from about 5 centipoises to about 80 centipoises and x is from about 5 to about 80, and an optionally a reactive diluent. The release composition includes at least one siloxane cross-linking agent, an inhibitor; and a hydrosilation catalyst.

Abstract: An Al2O3-coated co-deposit including an Ni-based alloy substrate, an exterior layer present on a surface of the substrate, wherein the exterior layer comprises NiCrAlY or NiCoCrAlY particles with a diameter of 0.5-50 ?m, Ni nanoparticles with a diameter of 0.1-10 nm in the form of a matrix, and Al2O3 particles that are present on the exterior surface of the exterior layer. A method for manufacturing the Al2O3-coated co-deposit whereby a substrate is immersed into a solution comprising at least one dissolved nickel salt, NiCrAlY or NiCoCrAlY particles, and Al particles in an electrochemical cell, DC current is pulsed into the electrochemical cell to electrodeposit Al, Ni, and NiCrAlY or NiCoCrAlY particles onto the substrate to form a deposited layer, and the substrate comprising the deposited layer is calcined to oxidize the Al particles and form the Al2O3-coated co-deposit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a porous ABPBI (phosphoric acid doped poly (2, 5-benzimidazole)) membrane and process of preparing the same. A stable porous ABPBI (Phosphoric Acid Doped Poly (2, 5-benzimidazole)) membrane stable to acids, bases, solvents and autoclaving is disclosed. The membrane finds use for separation of solutes in solution in acids, bases and solvents.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a curable resin composition including at least: a polysiloxane compound having, in a molecule thereof, at least two functional groups selected from the group consisting of silanol groups and alkoxysilyl groups as a component (A-1); and silica whose extract water has a pH of 6.1 or lower at 25° C. as a component (B), wherein the amount of the component (B) relative to the total amount of the components (A-1) and (B) is in a range of 70 to 97 mass %. This curable resin composition is able to, even when formed into various shapes and sizes, prevent foaming during curing and thus is suitable as an encapsulant material for a semiconductor element.

Abstract: This invention relates to a reactive silicone composition for forming a hotmelt material, comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane resin represented by the specific average unit formula; (B) an organopolysiloxane resin free of alkenyl group and represented by the specific average unit formula; (C) a diorganopolysiloxane represented by the specific average formula; (D) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in a molecule; (E) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least three silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in a molecule; and (F) a hydrosilylation catalyst. The reactive silicone composition can be reacted to form a hotmelt material having excellent shelf life stability, instant adhesion performance by hotmelt process.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are sacrificial coating compositions comprising at least one hydrophilic polymer; at least one hygroscopic agent; at least one surfactant; at least one non-reactive silicone release agent; and water. In certain embodiments, the at least one non-reactive silicone release agent is chosen from polyether modified polysiloxane and nonreactive silicone glycol copolymers. In certain embodiments, the at least one non-reactive silicone release agent may be present in an amount ranging from about 0.001% to about 2%, based on the total weight of the composition, such as from about 0.03% to about 0.06%. Also disclosed herein is a blanket material suitable for transfix printing comprising a sacrificial coating composition, as well as an indirect printing process comprising a step of applying a sacrificial coating composition to a blanket material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for a silica-based insulation layer including hydrogenated polysilazane or hydrogenated polysiloxzane, wherein a concentration of a cyclic compound having a weight average molecular weight of less than 400 is less than or equal to 1,200 ppm. The composition for a silica-based insulation layer may reduce a thickness distribution during formation of a silica-based insulation layer, and thereby film defects after chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) during a semiconductor manufacturing process may be reduced.

Abstract: A self-healing coating composition for use on metals includes a polyurea, an epoxy ester unsaturated resin, a combination of amine terminated siloxane and epoxy terminated siloxane and an organoclay. The polyurea is a water-soluble, aromatic polyurea and likewise, the epoxy ester is a water-soluble, aromatic epoxy ester. The coating composition is formed in a non-volatile solvent, such as N-Methylpyrrolidone. It can be applied to a metal surface and cured at room temperature to form a coating that is resistant to corrosion. Further the coating self-heals in a manner similar to a chromate coating.

Abstract: There is provided an aromatic hydrocarbon formaldehyde resin obtained by reacting an aromatic hydrocarbon compound (A) represented by the following formula (1) with formaldehyde (B) in the presence of an acidic catalyst. wherein R represents an organic group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; l represents an integer of 0 to 2, and m and n represent integers satisfying 1?m+n?10, m?0 and n?1.

Abstract: Disclosed are a modified conjugated diene-based polymer represented by specific Chemical Formula and a method of preparing the same.

Abstract: A coating system comprising an epoxy coating layer prepared from an epoxy formulation which comprises an epoxy resin; a curing agent with no more than 4.5 wt % free amine based on a weight solids of the curing agent; and an adjacent layer prepared from a non-isocyanate polyurethane formulation wherein the epoxy formulation and/or non-isocyanate polyurethane formulation optionally further comprise one or more additives selected from the group consisting of solvent, reactive diluent, plasticizer, pigment, filler; rheology modifiers, dispersants, surfactants, UV stabilizers, and corrosion inhibitors is provided. Also provided are a method of applying a multi-layer coating system and an article comprising a coating system.