Abstract: A surface-treating agent containing a fluorine-containing silane compound; and a metal compound, wherein a metal atom contained in the metal compound is one or more metal atoms selected from transition metal atoms of Groups 3 to 11 and typical metal atoms of Groups 12 to 15 of the periodic table.

Abstract: A surface-treating agent including a component (A) which is at least one fluoropolyether group-containing compound of formula (1A) or (2A) shown below; a component (B) which is at least one fluoropolyether group-containing compound of the following formula (1B) or (2B) shown below; and a component (C) which is one or more fluorine-containing oils: Rf1A?1—XA—RA?1??(1A) RA?1—XA—Rf2A—XA—RA?1??(2A) Rf1B?2—XB—RB?2??(1B) RB?2—XB—Rf2B—XB—RB?2??(2B) wherein formulas (1A), (2A), (1B and (2B) are as defined herein.

Abstract: A surface-treating agent including at least one fluoropolyether group-containing compound of the following formula (1) or (2) as defined herein and a chlorine ion, wherein a chlorine ion concentration in the surface-treating agent is 0.1 ppm by mass or more and 1.0 ppm by mass or less. Also disclosed is a pellet including the surface-treating agent and an article including a base material and a layer which is formed on a surface of the base material from the surface-treating agent: RF1?—XA—RSi???(1) RSi?—XA—RF2—XA—RSi???(2).

Abstract: A method for producing an article including a substrate and a surface-treating layer formed from a surface-treating agent containing a fluorine-containing silane compound formed thereon, the method including: simultaneously depositing Si and another metal on the substrate to form an intermediate layer containing a composite oxide containing Si; and forming a surface-treating layer directly on the intermediate layer, wherein, the fluorine-containing silane compound is at least one fluoropolyether group-containing compound represented by the following formula (1) or (2): RF1?—XA—RSi???(1) RSi?—XA—RF2—XA—RSi???(2) where RF1, RF2, RSi, XA, ?, ? and ? are as defined herein.

Abstract: A fluoropolyether group-containing compound of the following formula (1) or (2): RF1—X—RSi??(1) RSi—X—RF2—X—RSi??(2) wherein RF1, RSi and RF2 are as defined herein.

Abstract: A fluoropolyether group-containing compound of formula (1) or (2): wherein RF1, RX1, RX2 and RSi are as defined herein.

Abstract: A fluoropolyether group-containing compound of formula (1) or (2) below: RF1—X—RSi??(1) RSi—X—RF2—X—RSi??(2) wherein RF1, RSi and RF2 are as defined herein.

Abstract: A fluoropolyether group-containing compound of the following formula (1): wherein RF1 and RSi are as defined herein.

Abstract: A fluoropolyether group-containing compound represented by formula (1) or (2) below: wherein RSi is represented by formula (Si), and the symbols are as defined in the description —X1—SiRa1p1Rb1q1Rc1r1??(S1).

Abstract: A perfluoro(poly)ether group containing silane compound represented by the formula (1a) or the formula (1b): A-Rf—X—SiQkY3-k??(1a) Y3-kQkSi—X—Rf—X—SiQkY3-k??(1b) as defined herein. Also disclosed is a process for producing the compound, a surface-treating agent containing the compound, a pellet containing the surface-treating agent and an optical member including a base material and a layer formed on a surface of the base material from the compound.

Abstract: A perfluoro(poly)ether group containing silane compound of formula (1a) or (1b): (Rf-PFPE)?-X—(CRakRblRcm)???(1a) (RcmRblRakC)?—X-PFPE-X—(CRakRblRcm)???(1b) wherein the symbols are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing an antifouling film having excellent antifouling properties and rubbing resistance. The method for producing an antifouling film of the present invention includes Process (1) of applying a resin to a surface of a substrate; Process (2) of pushing the substrate to a die with the resin in between to form an uneven structure on a surface of the resin; and Process (3) of curing the resin including the uneven structure on the surface thereof to form a polymer layer. The resin contains an antifouling agent that contains a compound containing a perfluoro(poly)ether group. The die includes a surface having undergone release treatment using a release agent containing a compound that contains a perfluoro(poly)ether group, a hydrolyzable group, and a Si atom.

Abstract: A polyether group-containing compound of the formula (I). In each of the compound of the formula (I), one or two R— are represented by (Rf—Xf1-PE-Xf2)?—X1—, and one or two R— are represented by RSi—. The symbols are as defined in the description.

Abstract: The invention aims to provide a substrate whose water-repellency is less likely to be deteriorated even after long-term use in an ultraviolet-exposure environment. The substrate of the invention includes a surface-treating layer, and exhibits a static contact angle with water of 100 degrees or greater after a 400-hour accelerated weathering test performed under the following conditions: <conditions of accelerated weathering test> preparing a UVB-313 lamp exhibiting an irradiance of 0.63 W/m2 at a wavelength of 310 nm; placing the surface-treating layer of the substrate apart from the lamp by 5 cm; and after every 24-hour irradiation, wiping the surface-treating layer with a cloth impregnated with water and with a cloth impregnated with ethanol, followed by drying.

Abstract: A surface-treating agent including a perfluoro(poly)ether group-containing silane compound and a perfluoro(poly)ether group-containing compound. The perfluoro(poly)ether group-containing compound contains a radical capturing group or a UV absorbing group in the molecule.

Abstract: A surface-treating agent including (?) a compound represented by the following formula (?1) or formula (?2) and (?) a perfluoropolyether group-containing silane compound having an OCF2 unit:

Abstract: A compound represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 is a monovalent organic group containing a polyether chain; X1 and X2 are each individually a monovalent group; and the polyether chain is a chain represented by the following formula: —(OC6F12)m11—(OC5F10)m12—(OC4F8)m13—(OC3X106)m14—(OC2F4)m15—(OCF2)m16—, wherein m11, m12, m13, m14, m15, and m16 are each individually an integer of 0 or 1 or greater; X10s are each individually H, F, or Cl; the repeating units are present in any order; and the sum of m11 to m16 is an integer of 10 or greater, R1 being other than those containing a urethane bond.

Abstract: The invention aims to provide a novel compound to be suitably used for antifouling agents. The compound of the invention is represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 is a monovalent organic group containing a polyether chain; X1 and X2 are each individually a monovalent group; and the polyether chain is a chain represented by the following formula: —(OC6F12)m11—(OC5F10)m12—(OC4F8)m13—(OC3X106)m14—(OC2F4)m15—(OCF2)m16—, wherein m11, m12, m13, m14, m15, and m16 are each individually an integer of 0 or 1 or greater; X10s are each individually H, F, or Cl; and the repeating units are present in any order.

Abstract: An electrode having a coating layer formed from a composition including a perfluoropolyether group-containing compound represented by the formula (A1), (A2), (B1), (B2), (C1), (C2), (D1), (D2), (E1) or (E2) as defined herein, wherein in the composition, compounds represented by formulae (A2), (B2), (C2), (D2) and (E2) are 0.1 mol % or more and 35 mol % or less based on the total amount of compounds represented by formulae (A1), (B1), (C1), (D1) and (E1) and compounds represented by formulae (A2), (B2), (C2), (D2) and (E2). Also disclosed is an electrochemical device including the electrode.

Abstract: A surface-treating agent comprising at least one perfluoro(poly)ether group containing silane compound of any of the formulae (A1), (A2), (B1), (B2), (C1) and (C2): wherein, each of symbols is as defined in the specification, wherein a proportion of the perfluoro(poly)ether group containing silane compound having a molecular weight of 3,000 or less in the perfluoro(poly)ether group containing silane compounds of any of the above general formulae is 9 mol % or less.