Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions are disclosed containing the reaction product of a resin linear organosiloxane block copolymer and an organosilane capping agent containing hydrolyzable groups.

Abstract: Amphiphilic organosiloxane block copolymers and methods for making them are disclosed. The compositions incorporate an amphiphilic “linear” segment with a “resinous” segment. For example, a polyether (A) modified PDMS (B) with (AB)n architecture and polydiorganosiloxane with Si—H end-groups can be reacted with a phenyl silsesquioxane resin bearing vinyl functionality to form an amphiphilic resin-linear copolymer.

Abstract: A process for preparing resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymers is disclosed. The process involves an initial hydrosilylation reaction to link a linear organosiloxane block with a resin organosiloxane portion to form the resin-linear block copolymer. The resulting resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer is further crosslinked to provide copolymer compositions that are useful as coatings for various electronics and lighting components.

Abstract: Curable compositions of resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymers having improved shelf stability are disclosed. A stabilizer compound is added to the resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer which increases the temperatures needed to effect final cure of the compositions. In other embodiments, the present disclosure provides curable compositions of resin linear organosiloxane block copolymers having improved physical properties, such as improved toughness.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing a resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer. The resin-linear organosiloxanes block copolymers prepared by the disclosed process may provide optically solid compositions which may be considered as “reprocessable”.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing a resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer by reacting a linear organosiloxane and an organosiloxane resin to form a resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer. The resulting resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer is then crosslinked to increase the average molecular weight of the resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer. The resin-linear organosiloxanes block copolymers prepared by the disclosed process may provide solid, optically clear compositions which may be considered as “reprocessable.

Abstract: Resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymers combined with linear or resin organopolysiloxane components are disclosed. In some embodiments, the combination of resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymers with linear or resin organopolysiloxane components provides compositions having improved physical properties, such as improved toughness and flow behavior.

Abstract: Amphiphilic organosiloxane block copolymers and methods for making them are disclosed. The compositions incorporate an amphiphilic “linear” segment with a “resinous” segment. For example, a polyether (A) modified PDMS (B) with (AB)n architecture and polydiorganosiloxane with Si—H end-groups can be reacted with a phenyl silsesquioxane resin bearing vinyl functionality to form an amphiphilic resin-linear copolymer.

Abstract: Organosiloxane block copolymers, curable compositions, and solid compositions derived from these block copolymers are disclosed. The organosiloxane block copolymers comprise: 40 to 90 mole percent disiloxy units of the formula [R12—SiO2/2] 10 to 60 mole percent trisiloxy units of the formula [R2SiO3/2] 0.5 to 35 mole percent silanol groups [?SiOH] where R1 is independently a C1 to C30 hydrocarbyl, R2 is independently a C1 to C20 hydrocarbyl, wherein; the disiloxy units [R12SiO2/2] are arranged in linear blocks having an average of from 10 to 400 disiloxy units [R12SiO2/2] per linear block, the trisiloxy units [R2SiO3/2] are arranged in non-linear blocks having a molecular weight of at least 500 g/mol, and at least 30% of the non-linear blocks are crosslinked with each other, each linear block is linked to at least one non-linear block, and the organosiloxane block copolymer has a molecular weight (Mw) of at least 20,000 g/mole.

Abstract: Curable compositions of resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymers having improved shelf stability are disclosed. A stabilizer compound is added to the resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer which increases the temperatures needed to effect final cure of the compositions. In other embodiments, the present disclosure provides curable compositions of resin linear organosiloxane block copolymers having improved physical properties, such as improved toughness.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions are disclosed containing the reaction product of a resin linear organosiloxane block copolymer and an organosilane capping agent containing hydrolyzable groups.

Abstract: A process for preparing resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymers is disclosed. The process involves an initial hydrosilylation reaction to link a linear organosiloxane block with a resin organosiloxane portion to form the resin-linear block copolymer. The resulting resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer is further crosslinked to provide copolymer compositions that are useful as coatings for various electronics and lighting components.

Abstract: Solid compositions of organosiloxane block copolymers are disclosed having a refractive index greater than 1.5. The organosiloxane block copolymers comprise: 40 to 90 mole percent disiloxy units of the formula [R12SiC2/2] 9 10 to 60 mole percent trisiloxy units of the formula [R2SiO3/2] 0.5 to 35 mole percent silanol groups [?SiOH] where R1 is independently a C1 to C30 hydrocarbyl, R2 is independently a C1 to C20 hydrocarbyl, wherein; the disiloxy units [R12SiC2/2] are arranged in linear blocks having an average of from 10 to 400 disiloxy units [R12SiC2/2] per linear block, the trisiloxy units [R12SiC3/2] are arranged in non-linear blocks having a molecular weight of at least 500 g/mol, and at least 30% of the non-linear blocks are crosslinked with each other, each linear block is linked to at least one non-linear block, and the organosiloxane block copolymer has a molecular weight (Mw) of at least 20,000 g/mole.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing a resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer by reacting in a first step an endcapped linear organosiloxane and an organosiloxane resin to form a resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer. The resulting resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer is then crosslinked in a second step to sufficiently increase the average molecular weight of the resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer by at least 50%. The resin-linear organosiloxanes block copolymers prepared by the disclosed process may provide optically solid compositions which may be considered as “reprocessable”.

Abstract: Solid compositions of organosiloxane block copolymers are disclosed having a tensile strength greater than 1.0 MPa and a % elongation at break greater than 40%. The organosiloxane block copolymers comprise: 40 to 90 mole percent disiloxy units of the formula [R12SiO2/2] 10 to 60 mole percent trisiloxy units of the formula [R2SiO3/2] 0.5 to 35 mole percent silanol groups [?SiOH] where R1 is independently a C1 to C30 hydrocarbyl, R2 is independently a C1 to C20 hydrocarbyl, wherein; the disiloxy units [R12SiO2/2] are arranged in linear blocks having an average of from 10 to 400 disiloxy units [R12SiO2/2] per linear block, the trisiloxy units [R2SiO3/2] are arranged in non-linear blocks having a molecular weight of at least 500 g/mol, and at least 30% of the non-linear blocks are crosslinked with each other, each linear block is linked to at least one non-linear block, and the organosiloxane block copolymer has a molecular weight (Mw) of at least 20,000 g/mole.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic elastomers comprising at least one silicone ionomer. These thermoplastic elastomers may be reprocessed and/or recycled.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for preparing polyheterosiloxane materials having at least two different non-Si metal elements. The polyheterosiloxane materials prepared by these methods are solid materials which can be easily dispersed in a solvent of choice.

Abstract: This invention relates to a coating composition comprising (A) 100 weight parts of at least one epoxy resin; (B) 40 to 900 weight parts of at least one alkoxy-containing aminofunctional silicone resin; (C) up to 50 weight parts of at least one organic hardener; (D) up to 100 weight parts of at least one epoxyfunctional silicone resin; and (E) up to 10 weight parts of at least one cure accelerator, provided the alkoxy-containing aminofunctional silicone resin (B) has a total alkoxy content ranging from 26 to 80 mol percent per mole of silicon (Si) in the alkoxy-containing aminofunctional silicone resin. Methods for preparing the above-described composition and for treating substrates are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for preparing polyheterosiloxane materials having at least two different non-Si metal elements. The polyheterosiloxane materials prepared by these methods are solid materials which can be easily dispersed in a solvent of choice.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a thermoplastic elastomer comprising at least one silicone ionomer in the formation of electronic devices.