Abstract: Re-processable thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising (A) a thermoplastic polyurethane polymer, and (B) a silicone elastomer, wherein the weight ratio of the silicone elastomer to the thermoplastic polyurethane polymer is from 5:95 to 85:15, are disclosed along with methods for making such compositions.

Abstract: Re-processable thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising (A) a thermoplastic polyurethane polymer, and (B) a silicone elastomer, wherein the weight ratio of the silicone elastomer to the thermoplastic polyurethane polymer is from 5:95 to 85:15, are disclosed along with methods for making such compositions.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition having a high impact strength is disclosed, said composition being prepared by (I) mixing (A) a thermoplastic selected from a polyester resin or a polyamide resin, (B) a silicone component comprising (B′) a diorganopolysiloxane gum having a plasticity of at least 30 and having an average of at least 2 alkenyl radicals in its molecule and (B″) a fumed silica filler, (C) an organohydrido silicon compound which contains an average of at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen groups in its molecule, and (D) a hydrosilation catalyst, components (C) and (D) being present in an amount sufficient to cure said diorganopolysiloxane; and (II) dynamically curing said diorganopolysiloxane gum.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for preparing a thermoplastic elastomer, said method comprising:(I) first mixing(A) a thermoplastic resin selected from polyolefins, polyamides, thermoplastic polyurethanes or styrenic block copolymers,(B) at least one silanol-terminated diorganopolysiloxane having a viscosity of at least 10 Pa-s at 25.degree. C.,(C) optionally, up to 300 parts by weight of a filler for each 100 parts by weight of said diorganopolysiloxane, said filler being selected from the group consisting of(i) a reinforcing filler for said diorganopolysiloxane and(ii) a silicone resin,(D) an organohydrido silicon compound which contains an average of at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen groups in its molecule and(E) a condensation catalyst, components (D) and (E) being present in an amount sufficient to cure said diorganopolysiloxane; and(II) dynamically curing said diorganopolysiloxane (B).

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for preparing a thermoplastic elastomer composition which exhibits improved mechanical properties, said method comprising:(I) reacting(A) a fluorocarbon resin with(B) a grafting agent, in the presence of(C) a radical initiator,to prepare a modified fluorocarbon resin;(II) mixing said modified fluorocarbon resin with(D) a silicone base consisting essentially of a diorganopolysiloxane gum having an average of at least 2 alkenyl radicals in its molecule and a reinforcing filler,(E) an organohydrido silicon compound which contains an average of at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen groups in its molecule, and(F) a hydrosilation catalyst,components (E) and (F) being present in an amount sufficient to cure said diorganopolysiloxane; anddynamically curing said diorganopolysiloxane.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for preparing a thermoplastic elastomer, said method comprising:(I) mixing(A) a thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of a polyolefin and a poly(butylene terephthalate),(B) a diorganopolysiloxane having a plasticity of at least 30 and having an average of at least 2 alkenyl radicals in its molecule,(C) an organohydrido silicon compound which contains an average of at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen groups in its molecule,(D) optionally, a reinforcing filler and(E) a hydrozilation catalyst; and(II) dynamically curing said diorganopolysiloxane (B), wherein the amount of said diorganopolysiloxane (B) used is such that at least one property of the thermoplastic elastomer selected from tensile strength or elongation is at least 25% greater than the respective property for a corresponding simple blend wherein said diorganopolysiloxane is not cured.

Abstract: Method for homopolymerization of polyorganosiloxane macromonomers having acryloxy or methacryloxy groups. A miniemulsion of a methacryloxy functional polydimethylsiloxane macromonomer was prepared by mixing the macromonomer with a surfactant(s), and subjecting it to a high shear device. The macromonomer was polymerized in the miniemulsion by using a free radical initiator at high temperature. The amount of unreacted macromonomer is very low.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved distillation method wherein hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane is isolated from a crude blend thereof by mixing the crude blend with a hydrocarbon co-solvent having a normal boiling point of 125.degree. C. to 150.degree. C. and distilling the resulting mixture in an apparatus having a reboiler, a fractionating column and a condenser, whereby deposition of solid hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane in the condenser is eliminated.