Abstract: Compositions foamable by exposure to microwave energy contain: (A) at least one compound bearing crosslinkable organic radicals for crosslinking, (B) at least one blowing agent which releases gas on heating, (C) at least one metal powder or metal compound, for example a metal oxide, individually, or a mixture thereof, which has microwave activity. Foams of uniform cell structure can be formulated with wide processing latitude.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a floating noise reduction system for moving and/or falling fluids, the process for manufacturing of such system and the use of such system.

Abstract: The present invention provides a crosslinkable and expandable elastomeric material based on and/or containing siloxane polymer, the process for manufacturing of such material and the use of such material and its blends and composites.

Abstract: The present invention relates to versatile multi-layer (A)(B) coating systems for anti-flame purposes especially for protection of expanded organic polymers (C) leading to improved fire retardant properties together with low smoke generation, the process for manufacturing of such systems, the application of such systems on substrates and the use of such systems and resulting composites.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an easy-to-apply, but versatile method for modifying the physical and chemical resistance properties of expanded polyester products, such as fire retardancy and hydrolysis resistance, by melt-modification of the surface layer(s) of said foams and sponges, the manufacturing of such products and the use of such products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer insulation based on expandable and crosslinkable elastomeric material with improved low temperature resistance and flexibility, the process for manufacturing of such material and system, and the use of such material and system.

Abstract: Crosslinkable compositions containing a crosslinkable organosilicon compound; a silica filler; a silicate or halogen analog thereof, a non-silicate resin-forming monomer; and a solid blowing agent containing intercalated liquid or liquid of crystallization, produce uniform foams of good pore structure, with firm adhesion to substrates, with water repellancy and water vapor permeability, and with high elongation and low compression set, and are suitable for use in applications where foamed chloroprene rubber has been used, and in other applications as well.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an expandable and crosslinkable elastomeric material with improved fire retardant properties and low smoke generation, the manufacturing and use of the material. The material includes polychloroprene as a main polymeric ingredient and chloroparaffin and which is expanded to a final density of less than 200 kg/m3.

Abstract: Polymer foam compositions include as a blowing agent an inorganic or organic compound containing liquid of crystallization or intercalation. Foams of good physical properties can be obtained thereby.

Abstract: Self-adhesive silicone elastomer compositions contain as ingredients: (A) at least one siloxane-containing polymer having organic radicals capable of crosslinking, (B) at least one treated or untreated, fumed or precipitated silica, (C) at least one silicate having thermally or hydrolytically cleavable leaving groups O—R2, which are silicate salts or low molecular weight silicate compounds, where R2 is H, an organic radical, or, instead of O—R2, a halogen, (D) at least one resin forming monomer or oligomer with a linear structure, with the proviso that silicates are not included, (E) at least one suitable crosslinking system selected from the group containing peroxide-induced crosslinking or noble metal catalyzed addition crosslinking.

Abstract: Compositions foamable by exposure to microwave energy contain: (A) at least one compound bearing crosslinkable organic radicals for crosslinking, (B) at least one blowing agent which releases gas on heating, (C) at least one metal powder or metal compound, for example a metal oxide, individually, or a mixture thereof, which has microwave activity. Foams of uniform cell structure can be formulated with wide processing latitude.

Abstract: Addition crosslinkable organopolysiloxane compositions employ specific rhodium catalysts. The compositions exhibit storage stability and crosslink effectively to provide highly transparent and colorless organopolysiloxane elastomers.

Abstract: Shaped bodies comprise addition-crosslinked silicone elastomers crosslinked in the presence of at least one rhodium or iridium catalyst or mixtures of both catalyst types. The shaped bodies may be made transparent and colorless and are well suited for use as food and baking molds in the food industry. The catalyzed addition-crosslinkable components display excellent pot life as well as good high temperature cure.

Abstract: Silicone elastomers comprising fillers and additives for crosslinking and stabilization for the production of thermally conductive or microwave-active, or thermally conductive and microwave-active, molds are suitable for food molds, in particular bakery molds and baking tins.

Abstract: Silicone elastomers filled with magnetite or with mixtures comprising magnetite have microwave-active, magnetic, or both microwave-active and magnetic properties. The compositions can be easily prepared, and can be used for production of crosslinked extrudates and moldings.

Abstract: Shaped bodies comprise addition-crosslinked silicone elastomers crosslinked in the presence of at least one rhodium or iridium catalyst or mixtures of both catalyst types. The shaped bodies may be made transparent and colorless and are well suited for use as food and baking molds in the food industry. The catalyzed addition-crosslinkable components display excellent pot life as well as good high temperature cure.