Abstract: A fluoropolyether group-containing silane compound represented by the following formula (1) or (2) where the various substituents are as defined herein:

Abstract: A surface-treating agent including a fluoropolyether group-containing silane compound (A) represented by the following formula (1) and a fluoropolyether group-containing silane compound (B) represented by the following formula (2): RF1?—XA—RS1???(1) RS2?—XB—RF2—XB—RS2???(2).

Abstract: A perfluoro(poly)ether group-containing silane compound represented by formula (A1), (A2), (B1) or (B2), wherein the symbols are as defined in the description. Also disclosed is a surface-treating agent including the silane compound, a pellet including the surface-treating agent and an article including a base material and a layer formed from the silane compound or surface-treating agent.

Abstract: A fluoro(poly)ether group-containing silane compound represented by any of the formulae (A1), (A2), (B1), (B2), (C1), or (C2). In the formulae, PFPE is each independently at each occurrence a group represented by the formula: —(OC3F6)d—, wherein the repeating unit OC3F6 of the formula includes a branched structure, and d is an integer of 2 or more and 200 or less. The symbols are as defined in the description.

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: 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 containing (1) a fluoroalkylsilane oligomer mixture; and (2) a perfluoroalkyl group-containing silane compound. Also disclosed is an article including a substrate and a layer on a surface of the substrate, the layer being formed of the surface-treating agent.

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 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 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 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 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 electronic device comprising a surface-treating layer formed on at least a part of a surface thereof, the surface-treating layer being formed of a (poly)ether group-containing silane compound represented by any of the formulae (A1), (A2), (B1), (B2), (C1), or (C2). The symbols are as defined in the description.

Abstract: A fluoro(poly)ether group-containing silane compound represented by any of the formulae (A1), (A2), (B1), (B2), (C1), or (C2). In the formulae, PFPE is each independently at each occurrence a group represented by the formula: —(OC3F6)d—, wherein the repeating unit OC3F6 of the formula includes a branched structure, and d is an integer of 2 or more and 200 or less. The symbols are as defined in the description.

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: A perfluoro(poly)ether group-containing silane compound represented by formula (A1), (A2), (B1) or (B2), wherein the symbols are as defined in the description. Also disclosed is a surface-treating agent including the silane compound, a pellet including the surface-treating agent and an article including a base material and a layer formed from the silane compound or surface-treating agent.

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.