Abstract: Provided is a coating composition comprising (a) a component A of the formula (R1)dSi(OR2)4?d, wherein R1 is a C1-C3 monovalent hydrocarbon, R2 is an R1 or a hydrogen radical and d is 0, 1 or 2; (b) a component B selected from the group consisting of (R3)aSi(OR4)4?a (Formula 1) and/or (R5O)m(R6)nSi(R9)x(R10)y Si(R11)zSi(R)o(OR7)p (Formula 2); (c) metal oxide particles; (d) UV absorber; (e) a catalyst; and (f) a solvent. The coating composition may provide a coating exhibiting good optical properties as well as durability, abrasion resistance, and/or crack resistance.

Abstract: A curable composition includes (i) an acrylic functional silicone material; (ii) an acrylic functional organic material; (iii) an acrylic functional urethane material; and optionally (iv) metal oxide particles. Upon curing, the compositions provide a coating that may exhibit good optical clarity, adhesion to various plastics, and good antifog performance.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a personal care composition which contains a crosslinked ionic silicone network wherein the crosslinked ionic silicone network is formed by the ring-opening polymerization of oxirane moiety.

Abstract: An evacuated container assembly suitable for use in connection with blood collection including: (a) a container member formed of a first polymeric material and having a sidewall and one or more openings; (b) a nanocomposite barrier coating disposed on the container member having a thickness of up to about 30 microns and being derived from an aqueous dispersion including (i) a dispersed barrier matrix polymer; and (ii) a substantially exfoliated silicate filler having an aspect ratio of more than 50; and (c) one or more sealing members disposed in the opening(s) operative to hermetically seal the cavity; wherein the cavity is evacuated and maintains a pressure below atmospheric pressure and exhibits a draw volume loss lower than that of a like assembly without a nanocomposite barrier film by a factor of at least 1.5.

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: 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: The invention is directed to a personal care composition which contains a crosslinked ionic silicone network wherein the crosslinked ionic silicone network is formed by the ring-opening polymerization of oxirane moiety.

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: 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: The invention relates in one aspect to a post-formulation concentrated nanocomposite dispersion containing an invisible marker dye. The dispersion typically includes a silicate filler and a matrix polymer dispersed in an aqueous medium as well. The dispersions form optically transparent barrier films wherein the dye is effective to indicate film thickness on a substrate. Specific embodiments of this invention include a nanocomposite coating formulation designed to provide transparent high barrier coatings at thicknesses from 1 to 10 microns that include a near infrared (NIR) or infrared (IR) dye that enables rapid measurement of coating thickness and uniformity. The preferred dye imparts no observable color or appearance change, and thus can also function as an identifier for the coating.

Abstract: An evacuated container assembly suitable for use in connection with blood collection including: (a) a container member formed of a first polymeric material and having a sidewall and one or more openings; (b) a nanocomposite barrier coating disposed on the container member having a thickness of up to about 30 microns and being derived from an aqueous dispersion including (i) a dispersed barrier matrix polymer; and (ii) a substantially exfoliated silicate filler having an aspect ratio of more than 50; and (c) one or more sealing members disposed in the opening(s) operative to hermetically seal the cavity; wherein the cavity is evacuated and maintains a pressure below atmospheric pressure and exhibits a draw volume loss lower than that of a like assembly without a nanocomposite barrier film by a factor of at least 1.5.