Abstract: The invention relates to the use of microparticles in a self-adhesive silicone gel to increase adhesion. The invention relates to a self-adhesive silicone gel that comprises microparticles and has improved adhesion properties, in particular when same also comprises additional chemical compounds/derivatives, more particularly compounds that are active, soluble or miscible in the silicone gel.

Abstract: Novel organopolysiloxane compositions crosslinkable into elastomeric foams (or “silicone foams”) have a low density, that is, less than 0.20 g/cm3 and also have good mechanical properties.

Abstract: Novel organopolysiloxane compositions crosslinkable into elastomeric foams (or “silicone foams”) have a low density, that is, less than 0.20 g/cm3 and also have good mechanical properties.

Abstract: The invention concerns a material, preferably adhesive, for releasing an active molecule for cosmetic use or personal care or a pharmaceutically or biologically active molecule for pharmaceutical use, which is formed of a silicone substance, preferably adhesive, wherein is incorporated said molecule and a compatibility agent wherein said active molecule is soluble, said compatibility agent being selected among isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, isononyl isononanoate, neopentyl glycol dioctanoate, branched paraffins, organofunctional silicones, or a silicone oil consisting of a cyclic concatenation of 4, 5, 6 or 7 D-siloxyl units of formula: (R)2SiO2/2 formula wherein the symbols R, identical or different, represent each a linear or branched C1-C6 alkyl radical, preferably methyl or an alkyl or arylalkyl radical having 6 to 8 carbon atoms, preferably phenyl. The invention also concerns an object incorporating or consisting of such a material.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use as additive for improving properties of resistance to arc tracking and arc erosion: of a mixture A, B or C formed by: concerning mixture A: A1: platinum; and A2: at least an inorganic compound A2.1 of a metal with several degrees of oxidation selected from the group formed by V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, and Cu, in which the metal atom is at a degree of oxidation higher than zero, the least possible (abbreviation: DOX mini); or A3: a combination of at least an inorganic compound A2.1 with at least an inorganic compound A2.2 in which the atom of V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni or Cu is at a degree of oxidation higher than DOX mini; concerning mixture B: B1 platinum; and B2: at least an inorganic compound B2.1 of cerium-IV or of lanthanum-III; or B3: a combination of at least an inorganic compound B2.1 with at least an inorganic compound B2.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use as additive for improving properties of resistance to arc tracking and arc erosion: of a mixture A, B or C formed by: concerning mixture A: A1: platinum; and A2: at least an inorganic compound A2.1 of a metal with several degrees of oxidation selected from the group formed by V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, and Cu, in which the metal atom is at a degree of oxidation higher than zero, the least possible (abbreviation: DOX mini); or A3: a combination of at least an inorganic compound A2.1 with at least an inorganic compound A2.2 in which the atom of V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni or Cu is at a degree of oxidation higher than DOX mini; concerning mixture B: B1 platinum; and B2: at least an inorganic compound B2.1 of cerium-IV or of lanthanum-III; or B3: a combination of at least an inorganic compound B2.1 with at least an inorganic compound B2.

Abstract: A crosslinkable silicone material made of a silicone elastomer by polyaddition reaction is provided. The crosslinkable silicone material is especially useful for taking impressions such as, for example, dental impressions.

Abstract: The invention concerns a silicone composition cross-linkable by hydrosilylation into adhesive gel and absorber, characterized in that it comprises: (I) at least a polyorganosiloxane POS (I); (II) at least a polyorganosiloxane POS (II); (III) at least an adhesive promoter (III); (IV) hollow organic microspheres; (V) optionally at least a polyorganosiloxane POS (V) particularly useful as diluent of POS (I); (VI) an effective amount of hydrosilylation catalyst, preferably of the platinous type.

Abstract: The invention relates to a setting silicone material to give a silicone elastomer by polyaddition reactions, particularly useful for taking imprints, for example dental imprints. The aim of the invention is a material which has a level of hydrophilicity characterised by achieving contact angles &thgr; (cf. FIG. 1 where (1) represents the surface of a film of set silicone material and (2) represents the drop of water deposited on said surface) which can be as low as those from 25 to 27°. The invention is based upon the introduction into the setting silicone material of particularly: (a) at least one non-ionic surfactant comprising an ester obtained by esterification of a C10-C14 fatty acid with a poly(oxyalkylene) glycol of low molecular weight; or a synergistic mixture of (a)+(b) where (b) is at least one non-ionic surfactant comprising a polyalkoxylated C5-C16 fatty alcohol of low molecular weight.

Abstract: Silicone material crosslinkable into silicone elastomer by polyaddition reactions is described. A material is provided offering a compromise between the following characteristics: fluidity (in non-crosslinked state), hydrophilicity (in non-crosslinked or crossliked state) and high mechanical properties (in crosslinked state). The following materials are added to crosslinkable silicone material: (i) a reinforcing siliceous filler in the form of a suspension obtained by subjecting the filler to a treatment in two stages by an agent providing compatibility and by operating in the presence of a polyorganosiloxane with Si-alkenyl functions; and (ii) one or more non-ionic, ionic or amphoteric surfactants. Said silicone material is particularly useful for impressions, for example dental impressions and for making pads used in pad printing techniques.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use for increasing the life span of molds made of silicone elastomer crosslinking by polyaddition or polycondensation reaction, of an additive capable of stabilizing the silicone elastomer whereof the mold is constituted with respect to materials to be mouded, said additive corresponding the following formula (1) wherein R1 and R2 are linear or branched alkyl radicals or cycloaliphatic radicals having 1 to 40 carbon atoms. Preferably, said additive is methyl laurylthiopropionate. C12H25—S—CH2—CH2—CO—O—CH3. The invention also concerns the corresponding silicone compositions and the resulting molds.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyorganosiloxane polymers to which antioxidant functional groups have been grafted. These polymers can be used for the stabilization of polymer compositions, in particular non-organosilicon organic polymer compositions and silicone compositions. More particularly, they are used to stabilize silicone compositions intended for the preparation of moulds, in particular of moulds for the moulding of polyester items.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use for increasing the life span of moulds made of silicone elastomer crosslinking by polyaddition or polycondensation reaction, of an additive capable of stabilising the silicone elastomer whereof the mould is constituted with respect to materials to be moulded, said additive corresponding the following formula (1) wherein R1 and R2 are linear or branched alkyl radicals or cycloaliphatic radicals having 1 to 40 carbon atoms. Preferably, said additive is methyl laurylthiopropionate. C12H25—S—CH3—CH2—CO—O—CH3. The invention also concerns the corresponding silicone compositions and the resulting moulds.

Abstract: The invention concerns a silicone composition cross-linkable by hydrosilylation into adhesive gel and absorber, characterized in that it comprises: (I) at least a polyorganosiloxane POS (I); (II) at least a polyorganosiloxane POS (II); (III) at least an adhesive promoter (III); (IV) hollow organic microspheres; (V) optionally at least a polyorganosiloxane POS (V) particularly useful as diluent of POS (I); (VI) an effective amount of hydrosilylation catalyst, preferably of the platinous type.

Abstract: The invention concerns a coating composition capable of being cold vulcanised (EVF), characterised in that it comprises, in a mixture: (1) at least one polyorganosiloxane having, per molecule, at least two C2-C6 alkenyl groups bound to silicon; (2) at least one polyorganosiloxane having, per molecule, at least two hydrogen atoms bound to silicon; (3) a catalytically effective amount of at least one catalyst, consisting of at least one metal belonging to the platinum group; (4) an adherence promoter; (5) optionally a reinforcing system which can be at least a polyorganosiloxane resin and/or a reinforcing filler; (6) optionally at least one cross-linkage inhibitor; (7) and mineral or organic hollow microspheres.

Abstract: An elastomer system having biocide properties is described, useful, in particular, for dental impressions. An efficient system is provided for destroying microbes, without adversely affecting the crosslinking properties and the mechanical qualities of RTV 2 elastomers. Said system comprises an RTV 2 silicone, preferably SiH/SiVi polyaddition product and a biocide selected among active chlorine precursors, preferably among N-chloramines. The system may include functional additives (silicon fillers, alumina, paraffin, vaseline oil). As for the biocide, it can be provided with an antiseptic auxiliary adjuvant along with EDTA-type sequestering agents.

Abstract: The invention concerns a silicone composition cross-linkable by hydrosilylation into adhesive gel and absorber, characterized in that it comprises:(I) at least a polyorganosiloxane POS (I); (II) at least a polyorganosiloxane POS (II); (III) at least an adhesive promoter (III); (IV) hollow organic microspheres ; (V) optionally at least a polyorganosiloxane POS (V) particularly useful as diluent of POS (I); (VI) an effective amount of hydrosilylation catalyst, preferably of the platinous type.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use, for increasing the durability of moulds made of silicone elastomer crosslinkable by a poly addition or polycondensation reaction, of additive capable of stabilizing the silicone elastomer constituting the mold with respect to materials to be molded, of an additive selected among: (a) antioxidant additives comprising, in their structure additives containing at least one R—Sq—R′ group in which R and R′ are monovalent hydrocarbon groups with at least 3 carbon atoms or a monovalent hydrocarbon group with an ester bond or R and R′ together form a cycle, q being a whole number between 1 and 3 inclusively, (b) additives inhibitors of free radicals capable, in moulding conditions of generating radicals ═N—O; the invention concerns the synergistic combination of (a)+(b), the synergistic combination of (a) and/or (b) with phosphites (c), except for the use of bis(1-octyloxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate as only additive in a silic

Abstract: The present invention relates more specifically to silicone compositions which can be crosslinked into an adhesive gel by hydrosilylation at room temperature, as well as to the gels thus obtained. One of the objects of the invention is to produce, easily and rapidly, gels having viscoelastic qualities, low-temperature physical stability and adhesion properties.This objective is achieved by virtue of the compositions comprising:a polyorganosiloxane POS (I) of the SiVi type (Vi=vinyl);a POS (II) of the SiH type;an extender POS (III) of the .alpha.,.omega.-hydrogen, SiH type; and, optionally, a diluent POS (IV) of the polydimethylsiloxane type; where ##EQU1## Application: protection of electronic equipment (potting), adhesives, prostheses.

Abstract: Polymer particles which carry, implanted on their surface, amphiphilic molecules carrying ion-forming or reactive groups, and dispersions thereof, which may be prepared by contacting a latex of particles of a polymer having a glass transition temperature Tg greater than about 40.degree. C., with an amphophilic compound having an HLB greater than or equal to 10 and a molecular weight greater than or equal to 400. The contacting is carried out at a temperature within the glass transition zone of the polymer, until enmeshing of the polymer chains and of the hydrophobic blocks of the amphiphilic compound has been achieved. The hydrophilic block of the amphiphilic compound carries at least one ion-forming or reactive group. The particles and their dispersions are useful in biological applications.