Abstract: This invention relates to a radiation curable silicone compositions. More particularly this invention relates to radiation curable silicone compositions comprising a vinyl ether functional silicon compound, a cationic photoinitiator, a free radical photoinitiator, and dodecylphenol. The compositions of this invention can further comprise a vinyl ether compound which is free of silicon atoms. The radiation curable silicone compositions of this invention are useful as release coating compositions which are especially suitable for release of pressure sensitive adhesives.

Abstract: This invention relates to a radiation curable compositions. More particularly this invention relates to radiation curable compositions comprising a vinyl ether compound which is free of silicon atoms, a cationic photoinitiator, a free radical photoinitiator, and dodecylphenol. The radiation curable compositions of this invention are useful for coating a thin layer film that has potential for many applications in the coating industry.

Abstract: This invention pertains to an addition-curable silicone adhesive composition that is extrudable and flowable at room temperature in the absence of a solvent comprising (A) 40 to 95 parts of an alkenyl functional siloxane resin consisting essentially of R.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 siloxane units and SiO.sub.4/2 siloxane units, wherein R is a monovalent hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; there being from 0.5 to 1.5 R.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 units for every SiO.sub.4/2 units; said resin containing 0.01 to 22 wt % alkenyl functionality; (B) 0.5 to 10 parts of an SiH containing polyorganosiloxane having an average of at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule and having a viscosity of 0.8 to 2,000 mm.sup.2 /s; (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst in sufficient quantity to promote curing of said composition; (D) optionally, up to 70 parts of a polydiorganosiloxane having at least two ethylenically or acetylenically unsaturated groups per molecule and having a viscosity of 100 to 80,000 mm.sup.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an dual-cure silicone adhesive composition that is extrudable and flowable at room temperature in the absence of a solvent comprising (A) 40 to 95 parts of an alkenyl functional siloxane resin said resin containing 0.01 to 22 wt% alkenyl functionality; (B) 0.5 to 20 parts of a SiH containing polyorganosiloxane having an average of at least 1.7 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule and having a viscosity of 0.8 to 2,000 mm.sup.2 /s; (C) a silane represented by monomers of the formula R.sup.1.sub.4-y Si(OR.sup.2).sub.y or oligomeric reaction products thereof; (D) a hydrosilylation catalyst in sufficient quantity to promote curing of said composition; (E) a moisture curing catalyst to promote the moisture initiated reaction of the alkoxy radicals; (F) optionally, 0.1 to 70 parts of a polydiorganosiloxane having at least two ethylenically or acetylenicaly unsaturated groups per molecule and having a viscosity of 100 to 80,000 mm.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the composition, preparation, and use of multi-layer composite films comprising a core layer of low gas permeable material, two intermediate layers sandwiching the core layer, and two outer layers sandwiching the two intermediate layers. The core layer provides the excellent oxygen barrier property, whereas the intermediate and outer layers protect the core layer so the oxygen permeability of the resulting multi-layer composite film becomes independent on relative humidity.

Abstract: 1,1-dimethyl-2,3-benzo-1-sila-2-cyclobutene was synthesized from 2-bromobenzyl bromide through a modified Grignard procedure, which resulted in a higher (41%) than literature reported yield (35%). An alternative approach with a much less costly 2-chlorobenzyl chloride as starting material is also disclosed. In addition, new di-benzosilacyclobutene compounds were synthesized with our modified Grignard procedure. The compounds are useful as coating materials for surfaces, and when applied to metallic surfaces, can be used neat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the composition, preparation, and use of multi-layer composite films comprising a core layer of low gas permeable material, two intermediate layers sandwiching the core layer, and two outer layers sandwiching the two intermediate layers. The core layer provides the excellent oxygen barrier property, whereas the intermediate and outer layers protect the core layer so the oxygen permeability of the resulting multi-layer composite film becomes independent on relative humidity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the composition, preparation, and use of multi-layer composite films comprising a core layer of low gas permeable material, two intermediate layers sandwiching the core layer, and two outer layers sandwiching the two intermediate layers. The core layer provides the excellent oxygen barrier property, whereas the intermediate and outer layers protect the core layer so the oxygen permeability of the resulting multi-layer composite film becomes independent on relative humidity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the composition, preparation, and use of multi-layer composite films comprising a core layer of low gas permeable material, two intermediate layers sandwiching the core layer, and two outer layers sandwiching the two intermediate layers. The core layer provides the excellent oxygen barrier property, whereas the intermediate and outer layers protect the core layer so the oxygen permeability of the resulting multi-layer composite film becomes independent on relative humidity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the composition, preparation, and use of multi-layer composite films comprising a core layer of low gas permeable material, two intermediate layers sandwiching the core layer, and two outer layers sandwiching the two intermediate layers. The core layer provides the excellent oxygen barrier property, whereas the intermediate and outer layers protect the core layer so the oxygen permeability of the resulting multi-layer composite film becomes independent on relative humidity.

Abstract: A composite films which exhibit low oxygen transmission rates. The film comprises a silane resin coated on a plastic substrate then cured by ultraviolet radiation. For the silane coating, this invention relies on a class of organosilicon compounds derived from 1) organohydrogensilanes or organohydrogensiloxanes and 2) propargyl esters of carboxylic acids containing a terminal aromatic hydrocarbon radical, where the carbopropynoxy group of the ester and the aromatic hydrocarbon radical are separated by at least two adjacent ethylenically unsaturated carbon atoms. If more than two of these carbon atoms are present they form a sequence of conjugated ethylenic double bonds which allows the polymer to cross-link upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: The present invention provides microencapsulated hydrosilylation catalysts for one-part heat curable organosiloxane compositions. Compositions containing these exhibit long-term storage stability yet cure rapidly when heated above the melting point of the encapsulating polymer. At least a portion of these microcapsules are less than one micron in diameter, and substantially all are less than about three microns in diameter. Compositions containing the preferred platinum group metals as catalysts are optically transparent.The microencapsulated curing catalysts of this invention are prepared by irradiating with UV light in the wavelength range of from 300 to 400 nanometers a solution containing (1) at least one of a specified group of photocrosslinkable organosiloxane compounds derived from propargyl esters of carboxylic acids containing a terminal aromatic hydrocarbon radical and at least two ethylenically unsaturated carbon atoms and (2) a liquid or solubilized hydrosilylation catalyst.

Abstract: An alkoxy endblocked polydiorgansiloxane of the formulaZ--(SiR.sub.2 O).sub.n SiR.sub.2 --Zwhere Z is ##STR1## where Y isR.sub.a (R'O).sub.(3-a) Si--,X is ##STR2## in which a is 0 or 1, d has a value of 1 to 3 inclusive, v is 0 or 1, n.ltoreq.8, p has a value of 3 to 6 inclusive, q has a value of 2 to 6 inclusive, r has a value of 4 to 6 inclusive, w is 0 or 1, Me is methyl, R.sup.1 is an alkyl radical having from 1 to 6 inclusive carbon atoms, each R is a monovalent radical independently selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbon radicals and halogenated hydrocarbon radicals, R' is an alkyl radical of 1 to 3 inclusive carbon atoms, R" is a divalent hydrocarbon radical selected from the group consisting of --(CH.sub.2).sub.b -- and --CH(Me)(CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: Cluster azasilacycloalkyl functional polysiloxanes are prepared by combining vinyl-containing polysiloxane, polyfunctional hydrogen polysiloxane, and a platinum catalyst; reacting the combination to produce .tbd.Si--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --Si.tbd. linkages and substantial amounts of unreacted Si--H groups remain in the reaction product. The Si--H groups in the reaction product are reacted with aliphatically unsaturated azasilacycloalkane forming the cluster compound. These cluster azasilacycloalkyl functional polysiloxanes cure when exposed to moisture to elastomers, sealants, encapsulants, and resins products.

Abstract: Room temperature vulcanizable silicone sealants containing acetoxy groups are fast curing. These sealants give off only small amounts of volatile materials which are generated during the curing process. These sealants contain crosslinkers and optionally chain extenders having azasilacycloalkane groups cure.

Abstract: Azasilacycloalkyl functional alkoxysilane which are useful for making polymers for room temperature vulcanizable composition and as adhesion promoters are exemplified by 1-(3-(2,2,4-trimethyl-1-aza-2-silacyclopentyl)propyl)-3-(2-trimethoxysilyl ethyl)-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane and 1-(2-(1,2,4-trimethyl-1-aza-2-silacyclopentyl)ethyl)-3-(2-trimethoxysilyle thyl)-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane. The methoxy functional azasilacycloalkyl functional compounds can be made from disiloxanes having a silicon-bonded hydrogen atom such as 1-(3-(2,2,4-trimethyl-1-aza-silacyclopentyl)-propyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldis iloxane.

Abstract: The present invention provides microencapsulated hydrosilylation catalysts for one-part heat curable organosiloxane compositions. Compositions containing these exhibit long-term storage stability yet cure rapidly when heated above the melting point of the encapsulating polymer. At least a portion of these microcapsules are less than one micron in diameter, and substantially all are less than about three microns in diameter. Compositions containing the preferred platinum group metals as catalysts are optically transparent.The microencapsulated curing catalysts of this invention are prepared by irradiating with UV light in the wavelength range of from 300 to 400 nanometers a solution containing (1) at least one of a specified group of photocrosslinkable organosiloxane compounds derived from propargyl esters of carboxylic acids containing a terminal aromatic hydrocarbon radical and at least two ethylenically unsaturated carbon atoms and (2) a liquid or solubilized hydrosilylation catalyst.

Abstract: An adhesion promoter for use with ultraviolet radiation curable siloxane composition is made by combining an alkoxysilicon compound of the formula(RO).sub.3 Si--X--Si(OR).sub.3and a compound capable of catalyzing the reaction between two alkoxy groups or an alkoxy group and a hydroxyl group. Ultraviolet radiation curable siloxane compositions with the improved adhesion are obtained by mixing the adhesion promoter with a mixture which has at least one ultraviolet radiation activatable siloxane polymer and a photoinitiator. These compositions can be used as optical fiber coatings, conformal coatings, and other coating application where adhesion to a substrate is important.

Abstract: Compositions which cure by UV radiation in less than one second are obtained by mixing an alkenyl containing polydiorganosiloxane, a mercapto functional crosslinker of the mercapto functional polyorganosiloxane or mercapto organic compounds, a photosensitizer, a viscosity stabilizer, and optionally a reinforcing agent. These compositions can be packaged in one container and can be used as the primary coating for optical fibers.

Abstract: Azasilacyclopentanes of the general formula ##STR1## are prepared by reacting a dialkoxyalkyl(3-chloro-2-alkylpropyl)silane with a Grignard reagent of the formula R.sup.1 MgBr in the presence of an ether, to make an alkoxyalkylalkenyl(3-chloro-2-alkylpropyl)silane which is reacted with acetyl chloride and a Lewis acid to make chloroalkylalkenyl(3-chloro-2-alkylpropyl)silane which is then reacted with an amine of the formula R.sup.3 NH.sub.2 to make the azasilacyclopentanes.