Abstract: The present invention refers to silica particles functionalized with one or more silanes comprising a terminal group enabling a condensation reaction with the silica particles' surface, and at least one further terminal group for the modification of the silica particles' properties. The invention also relates to a process for the functionalization of silica particles by silanes, silanes as applied for the functionalization of the silica particles according to the invention, a process for the functionalization of silica by silanes, silica particles comprising a functional group, the use of the silica particles according to the invention, and coating compositions comprising the silica particles according to the invention.

Abstract: An asymmetrically substituted polyorganosiloxane comprising at least one or more siloxane blocks and different reactive groups at each end of the siloxane chain, e.g. an alkoxysilyl, alkenyl, epoxy, hydroxyaromatic or an ionic substituent. Each polyorganosiloxane block has substantially a monomodal chain length distribution and is suitable for the use as a surface modifying agent for organic or inorganic particles, as a surface active material, and/or as a compatibilizer in compositions having more two or more non-miscible phases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to curable compositions comprising at least one compound of the formula (1): wherein R is C1-C10 alkyl, and R1-R10 each are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1-C10 alkyl, with the proviso that at least one of R1-R10 is alkyl, and wherein the substitution patterns formed by the residues R1-R5 and R6-R10 on each of the aromatic rings are different from each other, cured compositions obtained from such curable compositions, mixtures of compounds of the formula (I), the use of such compounds and mixtures of such compounds as a UV stabilizer in curable compositions, and a process for the manufacture of curable compositions comprising a UV stabilizer of the formula (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to curable compositions comprising at least one compound of the formula (1): wherein R is C1-C10 alkyl, and R1-R10 each are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1-C10 alkyl, with the proviso that at least one of R1-R10 is alkyl, and wherein the substitution patterns formed by the residues R1-R5 and R6-R10 on each of the aromatic rings are different from each other, cured compositions obtained from such curable compositions, mixtures of compounds of the formula (I), the use of such compounds and mixtures of such compounds as a UV stabilizer in curable compositions, and a process for the manufacture of curable compositions comprising a UV stabilizer of the formula (1).

Abstract: The present technology relates to an antifog coating composition comprising a matrix, a hydrophilic compound, and a surfactant. The antifog coating composition may further comprise a thermal or a photo-initiator. The antifog coating composition may be applied to a polycarbonate substrate.

Abstract: An asymmetrically substituted polyorganosiloxane comprising at least one or more siloxane blocks and different reactive groups at each end of the siloxane chain, e.g. an alkoxysilyl, alkenyl, epoxy, hydroxyaromatic or an ionic substituent. Each polyorganosiloxane block has substantially a monomodal chain length distribution and is suitable for the use as a surface modifying agent for organic or inorganic particles, as a surface active material, and/or as a compatibilizer in compositions having more two or more non-miscible phases.

Abstract: A curable composition includes (i) an acrylic functional silicone material; (ii) an acrylic functional organic material; (iii) an acrylic functional urethane material; and optionally (iv) metal oxide particles. Upon curing, the compositions provide a coating that may exhibit good optical clarity, adhesion to various plastics, and good antifog performance.

Abstract: The present technology relates to an antifog coating composition comprising a matrix, a hydrophilic compound, and a surfactant. The antifog coating composition may further comprise a thermal or a photo-initiator. The antifog coating composition may be applied to a polycarbonate substrate.