Abstract: Thermally stable thermosets are formed from novel linear polymer containing acetylenic units and a random distribution of organotransition metal complexes, siloxane, boron, and/or carborane-siloxane units formed by crosslinking of the linear copolymers through the acetylene units in the polymer backbone. The thermosets can be used as structural components in high temperature and oxidizing environments or as pyrolytic precursors to metal containing ceramics, ceramic films and fibers having enhanced strength and toughness with superior mechanical, optical, electrical and/or magnetic properties.

Abstract: Provided are an organopolysiloxane resin having a number average molecular weight of at least 500 and a silanol group content of at least 5 weight %, and comprising units of formula R.sup.1 SiO.sub.3/2, wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, in a proportion of 30 to 100 mole %, the units of formula R.sup.1 SiO.sub.3/2 including 30-80 mole % of one silanol group-containing units of formula R.sup.1 Si(OH)O.sub.2/2 ; a production method of the aforesaid organopolysiloxane resin; and a curable organopolysiloxane resin composition comprising the aforesaid organopolysiloxane resin.

Abstract: The base material for hair cosmetics of the present invention is, as compared with conventional ones, excellent in moisture resistance, set-holding ability and elasticity and it does not cause flaking and when it applies to hair, natural make-up effect can be given to hair and thus treated hair is flexible and smooth in touch and can smoothly be combed.

Abstract: An RTV sealant composition of a polymer with silicon-containing endgroups with at least two silicon-bonded alkoxy groups, a titanium catalyst of the formulaTi(OR.sup.2).sub.(4-y) (OR.sup.3).sub.ywhere each R.sup.2 is a monovalent tertiary aliphatic hydrocarbon radical and a monovalent branched-secondary aliphatic hydrocarbon radical, each R.sup.3 is a monovalent linear aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms per radical, y has an average value of from 0 to 1 inclusive, a filler, and an alkoxysilane having at least two silicon-bonded alkoxy groups. These sealant compositions exhibit a rapid formation of green strength, cure rapidly, and do not yellow or discolor.

Abstract: Organosiloxane compositions exhibiting excellent vibration damping properties comprise(A) from 70 to 99.9 weight percent of a liquid polyorganosiloxane,(B) from 0.1 to 10 weight percent of hollow particles of a thermoplastic organic resin, and(C) from 0 to 20 weight percent of a thickener.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for manufacturing a polysiloxane resin with charge transporting property by uniformly dissolving a charge transporting material to a practical concentration in a polysiloxane resin. The charge transporting material that is dissolved in the polysiloxane resin is an aromatically substituted tertiary amine which has been modified by substitution of one or more of the aromatic groups with a hydrocarbon group containing a silyl group with hydrolyzable substituents.

Abstract: Oligomeric or polymeric siloxanes of the formula I ##STR1## if X is a monovalent radical, or which are correspondingly crosslinked, if X is a polyvalent radical, whose repeating units are arranged randomly or in blocks, which contain hydroxy-phenyl-diaryl-s-triazine moieties, are useful as stabilizers for organic material against damage thereto by light, oxygen and heat; and especially as stabilizers for coating materials.

Abstract: There is disclosed a silicone rubber powder prepared from a curable silicone composition, said powder comprising a polyorganosiloxane drain having at least one silicon-bonded polyoxyalkylene group of the formula--R.sup.1 (OR.sup.2).sub.m OR.sup.3wherein R.sup.1 is an alkylene radical, R.sup.2 is an alkylene radical, R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl radicals and m is an integer having a value of 2 to 100. The rubber powder is preferably prepared by curing the above silicone composition to form a cured silicone rubber and then pulverizing the silicone rubber.

Abstract: In a process for post-treatment of pickled steel products by rinsing with water in continuous rinsing plants, inert gas or rare gas is blown into at least one of the rinsing sections (1,2,3 or 4) of the rinsing plant. This prevents the formation of hydrolysis stains on the surface of the steel products in case of the strip standing still. The device for carrying out the process consists of several rinsing sectors 1, 2, 3, 4, with at least one feed opening 8 for liquid medium, with at least one of the rinsing sections 1,2,3 or 4 being provided with at least one feed opening 19, 20 for blowing in gases.

Abstract: Improved two component polymerizable polyorganosiloxane compositions are described, particularly for use in making dental impressions, having improved tear strength and wettability. Improved tear strength results from inclusion of a quadri-functional polysiloxane having a vinyl content of 0.16 to 0.24 m-mole/g. Working time is maintained by including sufficient amounts of a retarder composition that delays onset of the vinyl polymerization. Wettability is improved by including a surfactant resulting in a surface contact angle with water at three minutes of less than 50.degree.. The surfactant chosen has an HLB of 8-11, such that the wetting contact angle is achieved within less than two minutes and remains wetting throughout the working time of the impression taking, substantially improving impression quality. A low viscosity impression material is provided and includes a base component and a catalyst component. Both components are siloxane-based materials.

Abstract: Novel rubber-modified rigid silicone resins a novel method of making the same are disclosed. The resins are the copolymerized reaction product of (A) an organosilicon composition selected from the group consisting (I) an organosilicone resin, (II) hydrolyzable precursors of (I), and an hydrolyzate of (II) and (B) an silicone rubber. In the method of the invention, the copolymerization step is carried out in an organic solvent, preferably utilizing a relatively weak condensation catalyst. Thereafter, the solution is devolatilized and the composition cured by heating.

Abstract: A polysilane is disclosed whose main chain skeleton has a repeating unit represented by the general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl group; X is a atom having an unpaired electron or a group containing an atom having an unpaired electron and represents an oxygen atom, sulfer atom or a nitrogen atom-containing group represented by the general formula (2): ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl group; Ar.sub.1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group; and Ar.sub.2 represents a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, a group having an aromatic amine skeleton or a group ethenylene skeleton; a process for producing the polysilane; and a dihalosilane which is the starting material therefor. The polysilane compound has an excellent moldability as a high polymeric material and a higher hole drift mobility as a hole transporting material.

Abstract: Topically applicable sunscreen/cosmetic compositions well suited for enhanced photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-A and UV-B irradiation, particularly solar radiation, comprise a photoprotecting effective amount of a novel cinnamonitrile-substituted polyorganosiloxane/polyorganosilane having one of the formulae (1) to (3): ##STR1## wherein A is a monovalent cinnamonitrile radical which comprises an alkylene or alkyleneoxy bridging group, which is bonded directly to a silicon atom, and which has the formula (4): ##STR2##

Abstract: An emulsion compositions comprising (i) an alkyl-modified carboxyvinyl polymer, (ii) a C.sub.12 to C.sub.18 higher alcohol solid at room temperature (for example 15.degree. to 20.degree. C.), and (iii) a silicone oil, wherein the weight ratio of the component (i)/component (ii) is not more than 0.5. This emulsion further contains no surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicone foam control composition that is able to inhibit foaming only during the rinse stage without impairing a strong foaming action during the wash stage. The silicone foam control composition comprises 80 to 99 weight % of an organopolysiloxane containing amino-functional or carboxyl-functional organic groups and silica with a specific surface area of at least 50 m.sup.2 /g.

Abstract: A radiation-curable coating composition is formulated from a silicone resin that includes acrylate or methacrylate functional organic groups and phenyl groups.

Abstract: The present fluorosilicone rubber composition cures to give fluorosilicone rubber moldings with excellent physical properties. The fluorosilicone rubber composition comprises:(A) a 3,3,3-trifluoropropylmethylsiloxane-methylvinylsiloxane copolymer gum,(B) a dimethylsiloxane-methylvinylsiloxane copolymer gum,(C) a poly(3,3,3-trifluoropropylmethylsiloxane)-polydimethylsiloxane block copolymer or (C-2) a poly(3,3,3-trifluoropropylmethylsiloxane)-polydimethylsiloxane-polymethylv inylsiloxane block copolymer,(D) a reinforcing silica micropowder that has a surface area of at least 50 m.sup.2 /g, and(E) a curing agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing membranes using novel silicon containing polyarylates of Formula I ##STR1## where R.sub.1 to R.sub.8 represent hydrogen, alkyl groups containing 1 to 5 methylene group or halogen atoms, R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 represents alkyl groups containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms or CF.sub.3 group and R.sub.11 and R.sub.12 represent alkyl groups with 1 to 5 carbon atoms or phenyl groups.

Abstract: Low viscosity MQ silicone resins as a composition of matter, methods of preparation of same and cosmetic and personal care products comprising said MQ resins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ceramic coating composition comprising a preceramic material such as silicon oxide precursors, silicon carbonitride precursors, silicon carbide precursors, and silicon nitride precursors and a flux material such as B.sub.2 O.sub.3, PbO.sub.2, P.sub.2 O.sub.5, and Bi.sub.2 O.sub.3. The present invention also relates to a substrate such as an electronic device having said coating applied and ceramified thereon.