Abstract: A silicone rubber composition that cures into a highly flame-retardant silicone rubber with excellent electrical insulation characteristics and that does so without sacrificing mechanical strength. The silicone rubber composition comprises:(A) polyorganosiloxane described by average formula R.sub.a SiO.sub.(4-a)/, where R denotes substituted and unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon groups and a is a number from 1.95 to 2.05 and having at least 2 silicon-bonded alkenyl groups in each molecule;(B) microparticulate silica;(C) the reaction mixture of(a) a platinum compound and(b) a compound containing a carbon-carbon double bond and a carbon-carbon triple bond;(D) curing agent, and optionally(E) a triazole compound.

Abstract: An electrically-conductive, corrosion-resistant EMI shielding gasket having an EMI shielding effectiveness of at least about 80 dB at between about 10 MHz and 10 GHz. The gasket is formed-in-place on a surface of a substrate as applied to such surface in a form-stable bead of a fluent polymeric reaction system and cured thereon under substantially atmospheric pressure. The reaction system has a strip volume resistivity of from about 500-1000 m.OMEGA.-cm and is admixture of: (a) an elastomeric resin binder component; and (b) an electrically-conductive filler component of nickel-coated graphite particles. The substrate surface may be that of a housing or other enclosure for electronic components.

Abstract: A sanitary rubber article coated with a film composed of a siloxane composition comprising the following Component A and the following Component B, Component B being present in a proportion of 0.1 to 5 parts by weight to 100 parts by weight of Component A:Component Aat least one organosiloxane having a recurring unit represented by the following General Formula (I): ##STR1## Component B at least one of organopolysiloxanes having a recurring unit represented by the following General Formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.5, n, x and y are defined in the specification.

Abstract: A liquid silicone rubber composition for a lubricant seal having after it is cured high resistance to lubricant, with high stability displayed even in lubricant that has been subjected to thermal and oxidative degradation, and having its rubber elasticity well maintained. The liquid silicone rubber composition for a lubricant seal comprises the following ingredients: (A) an organopolysiloxane containing 2 or more silicon-atom-bonded alkenyl groups in each molecule; (B) an inorganic filler; (C) an oxide or hydroxide of an alkaline-earth metal with an atomic weight of 40 or greater; (D) an organohydrogensiloxane containing 3 or more silicon-atom-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule; and (E) a platinum-type catalyst.

Abstract: A composition curable in presence of atmospheric moisture to an elastomeric body, comprising (A) the product formed by mixing a polymeric material having at least two groups bonded to silicon which are hydroxyl or alkoxy group and an alkoxysilane curative and (B) a titanium compound according to the general formula Ti(OR).sub.x (OR').sub.y (OR*).sub.z where x is 0 to 0.4 inclusive, y is 0 to 3.9, z is 0.1 to 4, x+y+z=4, R* is 2,4-dimethyl-3-pentyl, R' represents a monovalent tertiary aliphatic hydrocarbon group, and JR represents a monovalent linear aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms. The compositions cure quickly and do not yellow.

Abstract: Wet-like cleaning wipes and similar articles are described. These wipes comprise a carrier that provides controlled fluid absorbency and an emulsion applied to the carrier. The emulsion comprises a continuous external lipid phase and a polar (e.g., water) internal phase. The emulsion is sufficiently brittle that it ruptures when subjected to low shear pressures during use to release the dispersed polar phase. The carrier allows the released internal phase to initially reach and remain on the surface being cleaned, but then absorbs the material at the end of the wiping process.

Abstract: Dynamic balancing compositions are described which include an epoxy resin component and a curing component. The curing component contains at least one of a polyamide agent or polyamine agent. The balancing compositions drastically reduce the time required for balancing because, immediately after their application, they can be rotated and balanced in the uncured state. The balancing compositions also have an increased pot life and can be colored with pigment to approximate the color of copper windings.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing a nitrogen or oxygen containing organoalkoxysilane such as an isocyanurate or fumarate by reacting a haloalkylaikoxysilane such as a chloropropytrimethoxysilane and a reactant of either a cyanate or an ammonium salt of an organic acid of C1-C20 carbon atoms or a metal salt of an organic acid of C1-C20 carbon atoms or mixtures thereof to a reaction temperature of at least about 80.degree. C. to about 200.degree. C., the improvement is in carrying out the reaction in the presence of a guanidinium salt phase as a transfer catalyst such as hexaethylguanidinium chloride. The improved process also is reacted wherein the temperature increase from the exotherm reaction above the reaction temperature ranges from about 0.degree. C. to about 120.degree. C. A preferred metal cyanate is sodium cyanate.

Abstract: Siloxane-based elastomer-forming compositions comprise a first a,w-dihydroxyl polydiorganosiloxane, a second a,w-dihydroxyl polydiorganosiloxane, a third a,w-dihydroxyl polydiorganosiloxane, an organosilicon compound having at least three silicon-bonded substituents selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkoxy groups, and a condensation catalyst. The number average molecular weight ratio of the first a,w-dihydroxyl polydiorganosiloxane to the second a,w-dihydroxyl polydiorganosiloxane is in the range of 20 to 80 and the number average molecular weight ratio of second a,w-dihydroxyl polydiorganosiloxane to the third a,w-dihydroxyl polydiorganosiloxane is in the range of 1 to 6. The molar ratio of the first a,w-dihydroxyl polydiorganosiloxane to the second a,w-dihydroxyl polydiorganosiloxane is in the range of 0.01 to 0.15 and the molar ratio of the second a,w-dihydroxyl polydiorganosiloxane to the third a,w-dihydroxyl polydiorganosiloxane is in the range of 0.2 to 2.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the production of a polysilazane containing Si--N linkages in the main chain thereof. According to the present invention, the polysilazane is produced by reacting a polyaminosilane compound with a polyhydrogenated nitrogen-containing compound in the presence of a basic catalyst or by reacting a polyhydrogenated silicon compound with a polyhydrogenated nitrogen-containing compound in the presence of a basic solid oxide catalyst.

Abstract: A two-component system for producing two or more different curable mixtures in which the first component A is common to each mixture and comprises:1. a liquid epoxy2. an acid anhydride hardener and3. at least one fillerand the second component B is selected from two or more different components B, each of which comprises:1. an accelerator, and optionally2. a colourant, and optionally3. a non-volatile solvent/extender for the accelerator4. a flexibiliser for the epoxy-anhydride cure5. a acid anhydride hardener.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ablator composition for providing ablation protection after cure thereof. The. ablator composition includes the components of: (A) 100 parts by weight of a silicone elastomer composition which is curable to a silicone elastomer by addition reaction; (B) 50-200 parts by weight of an amorphous silica having an average diameter from 0.1 to 100 .mu.m; and (C) 1-15 parts by weight of a first fiber having an average length from 0.5 to 6 mm in a longitudinal direction thereof and an average diameter from 1 to 20 .mu.m. The first fiber is at least one of a carbon fiber and a synthetic quartz fiber. An ablating material prepared by curing the ablator composition is superior in heat insulation and substantially low in ablation rate, and thus protects a spacecraft or the like from a high temperature gas, for a long time.

Abstract: A coating composition prepared by mixing an organic solvent based coating composition with (1) a silicone compound having organofunctional group and hydrolyzable group in one molecule and containing a specified silicon structural unit, or (2) a silicone compound consisting of a partial cohydrolysis.cndot.condensation product of a silane mixture of alkoxysilane compound containing at least one organofunctional group selected from the group consisting of (meth)acryloyl group, vinyl group, haloalkyl group, amino group, epoxy group and mercapto group with tetraalkoxysilane compound.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescent display device (10) includes a plurality of organic layers (16, 18, and 20) disposed between opposing electrode assemblies (12 and 14). One electrode assembly (12), the anode assembly, is fabricated of a substrate (22) and electrode (24), and a layer of a compensating material (26) disposed between electrode (24) and the overlying layers of light emitting materials (16, 18, 20). Layer (26) compensates for physical mismatches between the inorganic electrode layer (24) and the organic light emitting layers (16, 18, 20).

Abstract: A flowable silicone product and process is disclosed which creates an impenetrable seal especially between a new bathtub liner and an old bathtub. The flowable silicone product has a short cure time and is injected into a channel which is formed around the perimeter of the top edge of the old bathtub.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprises a compound containing a primary hydroxyl group and a compound containing a ketone group, in which the compound containing the ketone group is a compound in which at least one of the carbon atoms adjacent to the carbonyl carbon bonds to a hydrogen atom, and the curable resin composition can give a cured product having a high crosslink density by means of a dehydrating reaction between the primary hydroxyl group and the ketone group and the subsequent crosslinking of a vinyl bond formed by the dehydrating reaction.

Abstract: Compositions of a mold release agent for casting are disclosed which are excellent in heat resistance and releasing effect, and contain an organopolysiloxane expressed by the following general formula (1) ##STR1## wherein R represents methyl group or phenyl group, R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group, aralkyl group, or aryl group, R.sup.2 represents R or R.sup.1, x is an integer of from 0 to 1000, y is an integer of from 10 to 1000, and x+y is an integer of from 10 to 2000.

Abstract: A high precision replication system creates a nearly atomic level replica. The basic building block of the replication system is a substrate with a smooth replication surface which is to be replicated, and a graded transition layer applied to the replication surface. The graded transition layer comprises a binding material that adheres strongly to the replication surface and a release material that adheres to the replication surface with substantially less force than does the binding material. The portion of the transition layer closest to the substrate comprises predominantly the binding material, and the portion of the transition layer farthest from the substrate comprises predominantly the release material. A separation layer is applied to the transition layer, followed by a coating. The coating provides a backing to the separation layer, acting as structural support to the separation layer.

Abstract: Photoluminescent polydisilacyclobutanes are made by reacting a dialkenyldihalosilane with an organolithium reagent in the presence of a solvent at 0-25.degree. C. Optional reactants such as aromatic acetylenic hydrocarbons or bicyclic dienes may also be included.

Abstract: A cross-linkable polymer composition contains a cross-linkable polymer with hydrolysable silane groups and at least one silanol condensation catalyst. The polymer composition is distinguished by the silanol condensation catalyst being a tinorganic compound of formula (I); RSn(OH).sub.k X.sub.1 OSn(OH).sub.m X.sub.n R', wherein R and R' are hydrocarbon radicals, R' being the same as or different from R, X is a halogen, h is 1 or 2, j is 1 or 2, h+j=3, k, l, m and n are 1 or 2, k+1=2, m+n=2 and at least one of 1 and n is different from 0. Preferably, the composition contains 0.0001-3% by weight of the silanol condensation catalyst.