Abstract: A curable silicone composition comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups in a molecule; (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in a molecule; (C) an adhesion promoter represented by the average unit formula; and (D) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst. Provided is a curable silicone composition for forming a transparent cured product having high adhesion to a substrate, and an optical semiconductor device having excellent reliability made using the composition.

Abstract: An adhesion promoter represented by the average formula; a curable silicone composition comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups in a molecule, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least two silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms in a molecule, (C) the adhesion promoter, and (D) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst; and a semiconductor device in which a semiconductor element is encapsulated with a cured product of the curable silicone composition. A novel adhesion promoter, a curable silicone composition that contains the adhesion promoter and that forms a cured product having excellent adhesion to various base materials, and an optical semiconductor device that is formed from the curable silicone composition and that has excellent reliability are provided.

Abstract: Problem: To provide a novel copolymer capable of use as a surface treatment agent which is safe and does not generate hydrogen, which has good compatibility with other cosmetic raw materials so as to be able to improve compounding stability of a cosmetic, which contributes to good water resistance, sebum resistance, gloss, feel, hair attachment ability, skin attachment ability and the like of a cosmetic, which further may be used for treatment of powders of a wide range of cosmetics, and which nearly entirely suppresses the occurrence of dispersion failure on the skin. Resolution Means: A copolymer comprising: (A) an unsaturated monomer having a carbosiloxane dendrimer structure; and (B) an unsaturated monomer having at least one hydrophilic group in the molecule. A content of the unsaturated monomer having the carbosiloxane dendrimer structure is in the range of 35 to 50% by mass of the total monomer units of the copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable silicone composition comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups and at least one aryl group in a molecule, (B) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms in a molecule, (C) an organopolysiloxane having at least one aryl group in a molecule and containing a metal atom selected from the group consisting of V, Ta, Nb and Ce, and (D) a hydrosilylation-reaction catalyst. The present invention can provide the curable silicone composition, which does not develop a crack by thermal aging and further can form a cured material that exhibits less yellowing.

Abstract: An excellent oil-thickening or -gelling agent is provided. The agent is compatible with various oils and can freely control the form or viscosity of oily raw materials or cosmetics by changing the quantity thereof added. The agent contains a novel co-modified organopolysiloxane that contains both a group having a siloxane dendron structure and a hydrophilic group and that preferably has a degree of polymerization of 200 or more. A gel composition containing the co-modified organopolysiloxane is also provided. The gel composition is useful as a base that permits stable and easy preparation of cosmetics having various viscoelasticities and forms. An oil is kept in the form of a gel that has a viscoelasticity falling within the intermediate range between the viscoelasticity of liquid and that of solid. Cosmetics containing the thickening or gelling agent are also provided.

Abstract: In a process for separating a solid material from a suspension of the solid material in water, an organopolysiloxane polyalkylene oxide copolymer comprising a branched organopolysiloxane structure is added to the suspension of solid material in water and the suspension is drained. The organopolysiloxane polyalkylene oxide copolymer comprising a branched organopolysiloxane structure increases the rate of drainage of the suspension.

Abstract: The present invention provides a co-modified organopolysiloxane having a specified chemical structure in which a sugar alcohol-modified group and a silylalkyl group having a siloxane dendron structure, and optionally a long-chain hydrocarbon group are present. The co-modified organopolysiloxane is blended, as a surfactant, a powder treatment agent, a gelling agent or the like, or as a cosmetic raw material together with powder (s), oil agent (s) or the like, in a preparation for external use, and in particular, a cosmetic.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic exhibiting superior feeling to the touch and a superior uniformity using a novel organopolysiloxane. The cosmetic contains a liquid organopolysiloxane having fluidity at 25° C. and having a crosslinked three-dimensional network structure. The aforementioned liquid organopolysiloxane has a loss factor, tan ?, at a shear frequency of 10 Hz, which is 1 or more.

Abstract: A co-modified organopolysiloxane having a group having a siloxane dendron structure and a group containing a saccharide component (e.g. a sugar lactone amide alkyl group) is disclosed. The present invention also provides a method for producing the co-modified organopolysiloxane, as well as a surface treatment agent, a powder treatment agent, a powder composition, a powder-in-oil dispersion, a preparation for external use, and the like containing the co-modified organopolysiloxane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable silicone composition comprising: (A) a diorganopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups in a molecule, (B) at least two types of resinous organopolysiloxanes having different mass average molecular weights, (C) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in a molecule, and (D) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst. The curable silicone composition enables the production of an optical semiconductor device in which the marked viscosity elevation of the resulting composition can be inhibited, in which the fluidity and packing properties are outstanding and that has outstanding gas barrier properties when used as a sealant, and in which the device has outstanding initial optical output efficiency even when organopolysiloxane resin is blended in order to form cured product with moderate hardness and strength.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable silicone composition comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups and at least one aryl group in a molecule, (B) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms in a molecule, (C) an organopolysiloxane having at least one aryl group in a molecule and containing a metal atom selected from the group consisting of V, Ta, Nb and Ce, and (D) a hydrosilylation-reaction catalyst. The present invention can provide the curable silicone composition, which does not develop a crack by thermal aging and further can form a cured material that exhibits less yellowing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermal spray powder of granulated and sintered cermet particles, which contains tungsten carbide or chromium carbide, and a silicon-containing iron-based alloy. The content of the alloy in the thermal spray powder is preferably 5 to 40% by mass. In this case, the alloy contains silicon in a content of 0.1 to 10% by mass.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable silicone composition comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups in a molecule and represented by the average unit formula; (B) a straight chain organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups in a molecule and having no silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms; (C) an organosiloxane i) represented by the general formula, an organopolysiloxane (C2) having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in a molecule and represented by the average unit formula, or a mixture of components (C1) and (C2); and (D) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst. The curable silicone composition forms a cured product having a high refractive index and a low gas permeability.

Abstract: A cosmetic and a topical skin preparation comprising a higher alcohol-modified silicone (A) with the following general formula (1) wherein R1 is, e.g., an alkyl group; P is a monovalent organic group that contains the Si—O bond or is a long-chain monovalent hydrocarbyl group; at least one Q is a higher alcohol modifying group (—(C10-C30)-OH); and (m1+m2+m3) is a number in the range from 0 to 55 and most favorably (m1+m2+m3) is 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface-treatment agent for powders for use in cosmetics, including a specific polymer having a specified carbosiloxane dendrimer structure, as well as a cosmetic comprising a powder which has been treated with the above surface-treatment agent. The surface-treated powder does not generate hydrogen, and therefore is safe. Further the surface-treated powder can exhibits, good compatibility with other cosmetic raw materials, and thereby, the stability of the formulation in cosmetics can be improved. The surface-treated powder can provide cosmetics with good water resistance, good sebum resistance, good glossiness, a good tactile sensation, good adhesive properties to hair and/or skin, or the like. The cosmetic can also have superior surface protective properties, a superior outer appearance, and/or a superior sensation during use.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable organopolysiloxane composition capable of producing a cured article that can be used as a transducer and provided with excellent mechanical characteristics and/or electrical characteristics. The present invention also relates to a novel curable organopolysiloxane composition for transducer use comprising a curable organopolysiloxane composition, dielectric inorganic fine particles having a specific dielectric constant of greater than or equal to 10, and fine particles having a specific dielectric constant of less than 10.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel organopolysiloxane having a specified structure and a cosmetic containing the aforementioned organopolysiloxane. The novel organopolysiloxane according to the present invention is volatile, possesses stability at low temperature, provides superior glossiness, and has a superior property with respect to miscibility with a UV-ray absorber, and which is useful as a replacement of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, or methyltrimethicone. The cosmetic according to the present invention can provide superior feeling to the touch during use and a superior outer appearance. Furthermore, a degree of freedom in blending various components such as UV-ray absorbers into the cosmetic according to the present invention is increased.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable silicone composition comprising: (A) an alkenyl group-containing organopolysiloxane having a condensed polycyclic aromatic group or a group containing a condensed polycyclic aromatic group; (B) an organopolysiloxane resin having at least two alkenyl groups in a molecule; (C) an organosiloxane (C1) having silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms at both molecular terminals, an organopolysiloxane (C2) having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in a molecule, or a mixture of components (C1) and (C2); and (D) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst. The curable silicone composition has excellent handleability and can form a cured product with a high refractive index and low gas permeability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable silicone composition comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane resin having at least two alkenyl groups in a molecule; (B) a straight-chain organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups and not having silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in a molecule; (C) an organopolysiloxane having a condensed polycyclic aromatic group or a group including a condensed polycyclic aromatic group; and (D) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst. The curable silicone composition has excellent handling and processability and can form a cured product with a high refractive index and low gas permeability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable silicone composition comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane resin having at least two alkenyl groups in a molecule; (B) an organopolysiloxane represented by a general formula; (C) an organosiloxane (C1) having silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms at both molecular terminals, an organopolysiloxane (C2) having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in a molecule, or a mixture of components (C1) and (C2); and (D) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst. The curable silicone composition has excellent handleability and can form a cured product with a high refractive index and low gas permeability when cured.