Abstract: Sulfonato-organosilanol compounds and aqueous solutions and compositions thereof are provided which have at least one sulfonato-organic substituent therein. The weight percentage of oxygen in the compounds is at least about 30% and the weight percentage of silicon in the compounds is not greater than about 15%, these percentages being taken with reference to the water-free acid form of the compounds. Hydrophilic siliceous surfaces and processes for imparting hydrophilicity to such surfaces are also provided.

Abstract: A radiation sensitive element comprising a substrate having coated on at least one side thereof a layer comprising a radiation sensitive tetra(aliphatic) borate salt.

Abstract: Sulfonato-organosilanol compounds and aqueous solutions and compositions thereof are provided which have at least one sulfonato-organic substituent therein. The weight percentage of oxygen in the compounds is at least about 30% and the weight percentage of silicon in the compounds is not greater than about 15%, these percentages being taken with reference to the water-free acid form of the compounds. Hydrophilic siliceous surfaces and processes for imparting hydrophilicity to such surfaces are also provided.

Abstract: Latent fingerprints having a latency of several weeks are applied to paper substrates using compositions comprising trimeric aliphatic acids of at least 30 carbon atoms which are substantive to paper fibers are substantially non-volatile, and are non-hardening, non-toxic and non-hygroscopic. The latent fingerprints are developed as desired by dusting in the conventional manner with toner particles, suitably, comprising magnetic particles in oleophilic matrix.

Abstract: Sulfonato-organosilanol compounds and aqueous solutions and compositions thereof are provided which have at least one sulfonato-organic substituent therein. The weight percentage of oxygen in the compounds is at least about 30% and the weight percentage of silicon in the compounds is not greater than about 15%, these percentages being taken with reference to the water-free acid form of the compounds. Hydrophilic siliceous surfaces and processes for imparting hydrophilicity to such surfaces are also provided.

Abstract: One-part hydrophilic treatment compositions are provided which comprise (i) an aqueous solution of a sulfonato-organosilanol compound which has at least one sulfonato-organic substituent therein, and (ii) an abrasive material. These compositions are particularly useful in imparting hydrophilicity to siliceous surfaces.

Abstract: Quinonoid dyestuffs containing the tris(trimethylsilyloxy)silylalkylamino group, --NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.x --Si[OSi(CH.sub.3).sub.3 ].sub.3 are produced of the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN EACH R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 individually is hydrogen, hydroxyl or ##STR2## x is 1 to 6, n and m are independently 0 or 1 and n .ltoreq. m and provided that when n = 0 and m = 1 R.sup.3 is hydrogen and that when n and m are both 0 one each of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is hydrogen and at least one R.sup.3 or R.sup.2 is ##STR3## and are found to be compatible with cured silicone polymers.

Abstract: Dihydroheterocyclic amines having a N-hydrocarbyl substitution and a 2-(or 4-) (omega-(nuclearly substituted cyclic)) vinylenyl substitution are described. There compounds are oxidized in an acidic environment to produce styryl dyes.

Abstract: Phthalocyanine dyestuffs containing the tris(trimethylsilyloxy)silylalkylamino group, ##EQU1## where R.sup.1 is H or lower alkyl are produced and are found to be compatible with cured silicone polymers.