Abstract: A silicone resin fine powder containing a quaternary ammonium group-containing organofunctional group and having excellent physiological activity, hydrophilicity and polarity, which comprises units represented by RSiO.sub.3/2 wherein R represents a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, and additionally at least one of units represented by SiO.sub.2 and units represented by RSiO wherein R is the same as defined above.

Abstract: A primer composition which contains a diluent and a film forming binder wherein the film forming binder contains a siloxane condensation catalyst, an amine hardner, a silane coupling agent and the reaction product of a polydiorganosiloxane having a reactive end group and an epoxy functional phosphate ester compound. The composition is useable as a primer on aluminum substrate.

Abstract: Polymer-ceramic networks in which the polymer chain is anchored in a cera network are formed from compounds of the formula ##STR1## where X is R', OR', OH, H, Cl, or Br,X is R', OR', Cl, or Br,R' is an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, andR is selected from the group consisting of phenyl and a phenyl-substituted benzoxazole group,or oligomers thereof. Methods of forming the monomer, oligomer, and polymer are disclosed. Related phthalocyanine polymers are also disclosed.

Abstract: A polyorganosiloxane series thermoplastic resin comprising a graft copolymer obtained from a vinyl monomer and a modified polyorganosiloxane, and a thermoplastic resin composition containing the same. The resin and the composition thereof have excellent slidability, abrasion resistance, weather resistance, cold resistance and impact resistance, and can be applied to new fields such as sliding parts, parts for cold district, outdoor parts, etc.

Abstract: Mixtures containing aromatic polyether ketones based on diphenols corresponding to formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another represent hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-8 alkyl, C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.6-10 aryl and C.sub.7-12 aralkyl,m is an integer of from 4 to 7,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may be individually selected for each X and independently of one another represent hydrogen or C.sub.1-5 alkyl andX represents carbon, with the proviso that, at at least one atom X, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are both alkyl,and other organic polymers and films of these polymer mixtures.

Abstract: A process for preparing a fluororubber graft copolymer, comprising the step of graft-copolymerizing, onto (A) a fluororubber, (B) at least one organosilicon compound having the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3 represents a monovalent unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group; and R.sup.N represents as nitrogen-containing organic group having the general formula (II): ##STR2## or the general formula (III): ##STR3## where R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 organic group, and l is an integer of from 0 to 6, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 have the same meaning as R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 or may form together a divalent hydrocarbon group represented by the formula:--(CH.sub.2).sub.k --where k represents an integer of 4 to 9, n represents an integer of 1 to 3, and m is an integer of from 0 to 10. The fluororubber graft copolymer has good workability in roll milling, and is vulcanizable under normal pressure.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition superior in heat stability and impact resistance, which comprises 95-5% by weight of a thermoplastic polymer (A) selected from homopolymers and copolymers of ethylenic unsaturated monomers or from polymers of bifunctionally reactive compounds and 5-95% by weight of a compound-rubber-based graft copolymer which is produced by the graft polymerization of one or more vinyl monomers onto compound rubber particles having an average diameter of 0.08-0.6 .mu.m and structures in which 10-90% by weight of a polyorganosiloxane rubber component and 90-10% by weight of a polyalkyl(meth)acrylate rubber component are tangled together so as not to be separable from each other.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed comprising a polydiorganosiloxane-polycarbonate block cocondensate and 0.5% to 15% by weight of a particular hydroxy benzotriazole. The composition is characterized by its improved protection against UV light.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane for use in release coating compositions are modified to control release values by substitution with phenolic compounds.

Abstract: A vinyl chloride resin composition having excellent impact resistance even at a low temperature and good weather resistance is disclosed. Such vinyl chloride resin composition comprises:(A) a vinyl chloride resin, and(B) a compound rubber type graft copolymerwherein one or more vinyl monomers are graft-polymerized onto a compound rubber that has an average particle diameter of 0.08 to 0.6 .mu.m and possesses such a structure that 1 to 10 wt. % of a polyorganosiloxane rubber component and 90 to 99 wt. % of a polyalkyl (meth)acrylate rubber component are entangled in an inseparable fashion, and the total amount of the polyorganosiloxane rubber component and the polyalkyl (meth)acrylate rubber component is 100 wt. %.

Abstract: Spherical, polymeric organosiloxane ammonium compounds are disclosed with a silica-like skeleton consisting of: ##STR1## units in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 stand for a group ##STR2## in which R.sup.5 is alkylene the oxygen atoms are saturated by silicon atoms of other groups (II) with the optional inclusion of cross-linking agents, R.sup.3 has the meaning of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 or stands for hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl or benzyl, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or alkyl, cycloalkyl, benzyl, allyl, propargyl, chloroethyl, hydroxyethyl or chloropropyl, X stands for a monovalent to trivalent anion of a protonic acid which forms stable salts with amine bases and x can be a number from 1 to 3.

Abstract: There is provided a curable composition, comprising:A. a heterocyclic compound selected from the group consisting of epoxy-functional silicones, epoxy-functional acrylic polymers, and monomers selected from the group consisting of tetrahydrofurans, oxetanes, lactones, spirocarbonates, spiroesters, cyclic sulfur and cyclic nitrogen compounds;B. an Si-H functional silicon compound; andC. a platinum catalyst.There is further provided a method for polymerizing a heterocyclic compound using a platinum catalyst.

Abstract: A gas-permeable material with excellent compatibility with blood comprising polyurethane, polyurethaneurea, or the derivatives thereof is provided. The polyurethane or polyurethaneurea is obtained from a composition that comprises diisocyanate; polysiloxane containing terminal hydroxyl groups; and polyol or polyamine containing at least one tertiary amino gorup. The derivatives of the polyurethane or polyurethaneurea is obtained by the following steps of: converting the tertiary amino groups contained in the polyurethane or the polyurethaneurea to quarternary ammonium groups, and treating the polyurethane or the polyurethaneurea having quarternary ammonium groups with heparin.

Abstract: A curable polydiorganosiloxane is reinforced by mixing with a solution of polyvinylalcohol (PVA) or a modified PVA. The polydiorganosiloxane is then cured and the solvent is extracted to yield a cured polydiorganosiloxane reinforced with PVA.

Abstract: A curable polydiorganosiloxane is reinforced by mixing with a modified polyvinylalcohol (PVA). Fully hydrolyzed PVA is modified by dissolving or swelling in solvent, then adding a silylating agent of the formula R".sub.b (R'.sub.2 SiO).sub.n SiR.sub.a X.sub.4-a where R is a group capable of undergoing hydrolysis to form a siloxane bond with the curable polydiorganosiloxane, R' is a monovalent alkyl or aryl radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, optionally halogen substituted, and compatible with the curable polydiorganosiloxane, R" is either R or R', X is a radical reactive with the hydroxyl on the PVA, a and b are integers of 0 to 3 inclusive, the sum of a plus b is from 1 to 3 inclusive, and n is from 0 to 35. This modified PVA is then mixed with the curable polydiorganosiloxane. The polydiorganosiloxane is then cured and the solvent is extracted to yield a cured polydiorganosiloxane reinforced with polyvinylalcohol.

Abstract: A novel organosilicon prepolymer, which is the partial reaction product of (a) a cyclic polysiloxane or a tetrahedral siloxysilane containing at least two hydrosilane groups and (b) a polycyclic polyene having in its rings at least two chemically distinguishable carbon-carbon double bonds, wherein the ratio of carbon-carbon double bonds in the rings of (b) to hydrosilane groups in (a) is greater than 0.5:1 and up to 1.8:1, and at least one of the compounds (a) and (b) has more than two reactive sites, a method for making the organosilicon prepolymer, and a method for preparing an organosilicon polymer therefrom, are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel thermoset and thermoplastic organosilicon polymers, comprised substantially of alternating polycyclic hydrocarbon residues and cyclic polysiloxane or tetrahedral siloxysilane residues linked through carbon-silicon bonds, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article (e.g., of wood) coated with a one-part, mositure-curable, urethane composition. The composition comprises trisocyanate prepolymer, an epoxy silane, and compatible solvent.

Abstract: Polymeric materials are provided characterized by hard segments and copolymer soft blocks comprising hydrophobic and hydrophilic components. The polymeric materials may be mixed with a base polymer and/or inorganic salts. The polymeric materials and mixtures containing same are characterized by improved moisture vapor transmission rates. The polymeric materials may be formed into films for use as wound dressings, burn dressings, surgical drapes, semipermeable membranes, and coatings for textiles.

Abstract: The specification describes and claims filled compositions, e.g. moisture curable sealant compositions which comprise 100 parts by weight of polymeric material comprising a mixture and/or a reaction product of a polydiorganosiloxane having silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups with a compound containing silicon-bonded alkoxy or alkoxyalkoxy groups, 50 to 200 parts by weight of finely divided filler and an additive which is a reaction product of an organic amine, an oxide, hydroxide, carbonate, bicarbonate or a mixture thereof with a sulphonic acid of the formula RSO.sub.3 H in which R represents a hydrocarbon group which may be halogenated. The additive is preferably a reaction product of the sulphonic acid and an oxide, hydroxide, carbonate or bicarbonate of magnesium, or calcium and the acid is preferably one in which R represents a group R'C.sub.6 H.sub.4 wherein R' represents an alkyl group having 6 to 18 carbon atoms, for example dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid.