Abstract: Thermoplastic resin polymer compositions having a block of random polysiloxane co- or terpolymer structure, such as substituted phenyl-terminated polysiloxane co- or terpolymers having the general structure: provide improved flame resistance, optical clarity, and better low-temperature impact strength compared to conventional blends, additives, and copolymers. The substituted phenyl terminated polysiloxanes may be used to make various polysiloxane-thermoplastic resin polymer and polymer blends, as well as articles including such polysiloxane-thermoplastic resin polymer and blends.

Abstract: An ?,?-functionalized polyoxyalkylene-siloxane polymer having the general structural Formula (I): provides improved hydrophilicity and hemocompatibility. The ?,?-functionalized polyoxyalkylene-siloxane polymer may be used to make various polycarbonate/?,?-functionalized polyoxyalkylene-siloxane copolymers and polymer blends, as well as articles including such copolymers and blends.

Abstract: There is provided herein a curable polysiloxane composition comprising a reactive polysiloxane having the general structural formula (I): as described herein. There is provided a method of making the polysiloxane. In addition there is provided a curable composition including the polysiloxane.

Abstract: The invention is directed to phenyl-containing functional polysiloxanes and polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer compositions made therefrom having improved optical clarity and better low temperature impact resistance.

Abstract: There is provided herein a polysiloxane having the general structural formula (I): as described herein. In addition there is provided a copolymer including the polysiloxane, a composition including such a copolymer and another polymer, a method of making the same and articles therefrom.

Abstract: An ?,?-functionalized polyoxyalkylene-siloxane polymer having the general structural Formula (I): provides improved hydrophilicity and hemocompatibility. The ?,?-functionalized polyoxyalkylene-siloxane polymer may be used to make various polycarbonate/?,?-functionalized polyoxyalkylene-siloxane copolymers and polymer blends, as well as articles including such copolymers and blends.

Abstract: Thermoplastic resin polymer compositions having a block of random polysiloxane co- or terpolymer structure, such as substituted phenyl-terminated polysiloxane co- or terpolymers having the general structure: provide improved flame resistance, optical clarity, and better low-temperature impact strength compared to conventional blends, additives, and copolymers. The substituted phenyl terminated polysiloxanes may be used to make various polysiloxane-thermoplastic resin polymer and polymer blends, as well as articles including such polysiloxane-thermoplastic resin polymer and blends.

Abstract: There is described a polysiloxane having the structure: wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently a hydrocarbon radical, an unsaturated radical, an alkoxy radical, an aryl radical or an alkenyloxy radical, R4 is independently a direct bond or hydrocarbon radical optionally substituted with oxygen and nitrogen, R5 is independently a hydrogen, a halogen, an aliphatic group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an aromatic group having 6 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an aryloxy group, R6 is independently a hydroxyl group, an amine group, an acid chloride group, or a sulfonyl halide group, x is from 1 to 300; y is from 0 to 50; and z is from 0 to 50. The polysiloxane is used to make various copolymers and polymer blends. A variety of articles can be made using the polysiloxane described as a polymer blend or copolymer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polyorganosiloxane having the structure of Formula I: wherein, R1 and R2 are independently a hydrocarbon radical, an unsaturated radical, an alkoxy radical, an aryl radical or an alkenyloxy radical. R3 is an organic UV absorbing group, R4 independently is a direct bond, hydrocarbon radical optionally substituted with oxygen and nitrogen, or a group of Formula II(a) or Formula II(b) wherein A and B are a hydrocarbon radical, R5 is independently a hydrogen, a halogen, an aliphatic group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an aromatic group having 6 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an aryloxy group, R6 is independently a hydroxyl group, an amine group, an acid chloride group, or a sulfonyl halide group, x is from 1 to 300, y is from 0 to 50 and z is from 1 to 50. The polyorganosiloxane is used to make various copolymers or polymer blends. A variety of articles can be made using the polysiloxane described as a polymer blend or copolymer.

Abstract: There is provided herein a composition comprising: (A) a silanol and/orhydrocarbon-terminated polyorganosiloxane in an amount of from about 30 weight percent to about 90 weight percent; and, (B) a moisture curable silylated polyurethane resin in an amount of from about 10 weight percent to about 70 weight percent. There is also provided herein in another embodiment a two part sealant composition wherein the first part comprises: (A) a silanol and/or hydrocarbon-terminated polyorganosiloxane in an amount of from about 15 weight percent to about 60 weight percent, (B) a moisture curable silylated polyurethane resin in an amount of from about 2 weight percent to about 32 weight percent, and (C) a filler, said weight percents being based on the weight of the first part.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a primer composition, comprising: (a) metal oxide nanoparticles surface-modified with an organofunctional silane moiety having a specific functionality, (b) an organic polymer; and (c) one or more solvents; wherein the composition comprises less than 4 wt % of water, based on the total weight of said primer composition. The composition produces films having excellent optical and adhesion characteristics, and excellent weatherability and thermal stability.

Abstract: In one aspect, a self-lubricating component is provided for a pharmaceutical packaging assembly. The self-lubricating component comprises a polymer composition and an effective amount of a lubricating additive such as, for example, boron nitride. In another aspect, a pharmaceutical packaging assembly may be provided having a surface thereof coated with a lubricating composition comprising boron nitride. The pharmaceutical packaging composition may be, for example, a pre-filled syringe comprising a body (barrel) and a plunger assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insulated glass unit having an increased service life. An outer glass pane and inner glass pane are sealed to a spacer to provide an improved gas impermeable space. The glass unit includes a curable two-part sealer composition which, upon curing, exhibits unexpectedly high adhesion to substrates.

Abstract: In one aspect, a self-lubricating component is provided for a pharmaceutical packaging assembly. The self-lubricating component comprises a polymer composition and an effective amount of a lubricating additive such as, for example, boron nitride. In another aspect, a pharmaceutical packaging assembly may be provided having a surface thereof coated with a lubricating composition comprising boron nitride. The pharmaceutical packaging composition may be, for example, a pre-filled syringe comprising a body (barrel) and a plunger assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to curable, storage-stable silicon-containing compositions reinforced with functionalized silica useful as one and two-part sealant and adhesive systems. The cured compositions provide silicon-containing rubber having excellent translucency, physical properties and primerless adhesion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high thermal efficiency, insulated glass unit structure sealed with a cured composition containing, inter alia, diorganopolysiloxane(s) and organic nanoclay(s), the cured composition exhibiting low permeability to gas(es).

Abstract: The present invention relates to room-temperature curable silicone compositions possessing rapid deep-section cure. The silicone sealant compositions of the present invention find application in insulating glass units as elements of windows, skylights, doors and related products.

Abstract: In one aspect, a self-lubricating component is provided for a pharmaceutical packaging assembly. The self-lubricating component comprises a polymer composition and an effective amount of a lubricating additive such as, for example, boron nitride. In another aspect, a pharmaceutical packaging assembly may be provided having a surface thereof coated with a lubricating composition comprising boron nitride. The pharmaceutical packaging composition may be, for example, a pre-filled syringe comprising a body (barrel) and a plunger assembly.

Abstract: There is provided herein a composition comprising: (A) a silanol and/orhydrocarbon-terminated polyorganosiloxane in an amount of from about 30 weight percent to about 90 weight percent; and, (B) a moisture curable silylated polyurethane resin in an amount of from about 10 weight percent to about 70 weight percent. There is also provided herein in another embodiment a two part sealant composition wherein the first part comprises: (A) a silanol and/or hydrocarbon-terminated polyorganosiloxane in an amount of from about 15 weight percent to about 60 weight percent, (B) a moisture curable silylated polyurethane resin in an amount of from about 2 weight percent to about 32 weight percent, and (C) a filler, said weight percents being based on the weight of the first part.

Abstract: The invention relates to architectural elements possessing at least two components bonded together employing a silicone rubber composition possessing rapid development of strength and deep-section cure, which is useful for application as a bedding sealant in the manufacture of such architectural elements as window assemblies, door assemblies, structural glazing, curtainwall applications, and the like.