Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of organopolysiloxanes comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane containing groups which are capable of condensation, (B) a condensation catalyst, (C) an organopolysiloxane resin which is at least partly soluble in organopolysiloxane (A) when present in amounts of up to 50% by weight based on the weight of (A), (D) a compound containing basic nitrogen and (E) polyvinyl alcohol. The aqueous dispersions are prepared by dissolving the organopolysiloxane resin (C) in the organopolysiloxane (A) and then emulsifying the solution with polyvinyl alcohol (E) and water. The stable aqueous dispersions of the present invention cure to form transparent films.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which crosslink to give elastomers, which are based on component (A) comprising polyorganosiloxane (I) having at least two alkenyl groups per molecule, at least one hydroxyl-group-containing compound and a metallic catalyst (V) and component (B) comprising polyorganosiloxane (II) having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms and organic sulfur compound (VI).

Abstract: The use is described of boron compounds chosen from the group consisting of boron carbide and metal borides mixed with non-reinforcing fillers, with the proviso that at least 75% by weight of the non-reinforcing fillers are heat-stable up to 1200.degree. C., as flameproofing agents in organopolysiloxane compositions which can be crosslinked to flame-resistant elastomers.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing a swellable plastic resistive moisture sensor comprising dispersing an additive selected from the group consisting of carbon in powder, dust or soot form, carbon black, graphite, a metal in powder or dust form, and mixtures thereof, into a plastic comprising a polyimide or a copolyimide or both formed from diisocyanate and dianhydride reactants.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of organopolysiloxanes containing the following components:(A) Organopolysiloxane having groups which can undergo condensation;(B) condensation catalyst;(C) organopolysiloxane resin; and(D) diorganosilanolate and/or condensation products thereof formed by splitting off water.

Abstract: In a process of producing a high-temperature resistant film or a polyimide polymer, a solution of the polymer in an organic solvent is caused to flow out through a slots spinneret of a film forming arrangement and to coagulate in an aqueous precipitation bath containing the organic solvent. The film made up of coagulated liquid is stripped, the organic solvent is removed and the film is dried. In order to attain sufficient strength properties without subsequent orientation and, thus, achieve a better dimensional stability at elevated temperatures, the liquid film formed in the slot spinneret is allowed to fall directly freely into the aqueous precipitation bath through a short air gap. The film formed is drawn off the precipitation bath and is subjected to a subsequent thermal treatment to achieve a transparent homogeneous film. The organic solvent is then removed by treatment with an aqueous extraction agent, and the film is finally dried.