Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane resin composition having a viscosity at 25° C. in the range of 0.001 to 5,000 Pa·s, a total acid number as specified by JIS K 2501 (1992) in the range of 0.0001 to 0.2 mg/g, and light transmittance in a cured state equal to or greater than 80%; an optical part comprised of a cured body of the aforementioned composition. The curable organopolysiloxane resin composition of the invention is characterized by good transparency, low decrease in transmittance when exposed to high temperatures, and excellent adhesion when required.

Abstract: A hydrosilylation-curable silicone resin composition having a melting point of 50° C. or higher and a melt viscosity at 150° C. of 5,000 mPa·s or higher, comprising a fine thermoplastic resin powder that contains a platinum-type catalyst; is a solid in a powdered form at room temperature, melts when heated, is suitable for transfer and injection molding, and is suitable for molding into a cured body that possesses high strength and is not subject to change of color under the effect of heat or ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: A saccharide residue-functional organopolysiloxane containing at least two monosaccharide or polysaccharide groups per molecule in which a specific site on the monosaccharide or polysaccharide is bonded to silicon through a thioether bond. Also, a method of preparing the saccharide residue-functional organopolysiloxane, comprising condensing a saccharide residue-functional metal thiolate compound wherein the metal is an alkali metal atom or alkaline-earth metal atom. and an organopolysiloxane containing groups having the formula —R2 Q wherein R2 is C2 to C10 alkylene, and Q is a group selected from halogen atoms, C1 to C10 alkylsulfonate groups, and C6 to C20 arylsulfonate groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an active energy ray-curable organopolysiloxane resin composition that comprises an organopolysiloxane resin having an epoxy group and an aromatic hydrocarbon group and a photopolymerization initiator, as well as to a light-transmitting component that comprises cured bodies produced by irradiating the aforementioned organopolysiloxane resin with active-energy rays in the presence of the aforementioned photopolymerization initiator, and to a method for manufacturing the aforementioned light-transmitting component.

Abstract: An addition-curable organopolysiloxane resin composition having, in a state of cued body, a hardness of 60 to 100 at 25 degree C. and 40 to 100 at 150 degree C. as measued in accordance with the provisions of ASTM D2240-86, said composition comprising: (A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane resin comprised of at least alkenyl groups and phenyl groups; (B) 10 to 50 parts by weight of an organooligosiloxane comprised of at least alkenyl groups and phenyl groups; (C) 20 to 100 parts by weight of an organohydrogenoligosiloxane or organohydrogenpolysiloxane; and (D) an addition-reaction catalyst in a catalytic quantity; an optical material that is comprised of a cured body producted from aforementioned components (A), (B), and (C) and posseses the aforementioned characteristics.

Abstract: Addition-curable organopolysiloxane resin composition comprising an organopolysiloxane resin that contains at least alkenyl, hydroxyl, and phenyl directly bonded to silicon of which at least 30 mole % is phenyl; an organohydrogenoligosiloxane or organohydrogenpolysiloxane that contains at least phenyl directly bonded to silicon of which at least 20 mole % is phenyl; and an addition reaction-curing catalyst.

Abstract: A room-temperature-curable silicone rubber composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a polydiorganosiloxan mixture comprising: (A-1) 20 to 95 wt. % of a polydiorganosiloxane having both molecular terminals capped with dialkoxysilyl groups or trialkoxysilyl groups, (A-2) 5 to 80 wt. % of a polydiorganosiloxane having a molecular terminal capped with dialkoxysilyl group or trialkoxysilyl group and the other molecular terminal capped with monoalkoxysilyl group, hydrosilyl group, trialkylsilyl group or trialkoxyalkylsilyl group, and (A-3) 0 to 30 wt. % of a polydiorganosiloxane having both molecular terminals capped with monoalkoxysilyl group, hydlosilyl group, trialkylsilyl group or trialkoxyalkylsilyl group, (B) one or more alkoxysilanes of the formula R5bSi(OR6)4-b or partial hydrolysis and condensation products thereof, and (C) an organotitanium compound. The composition is used as a sealant.

Abstract: A saccharide residue-functional organopolysiloxane containing at least two monosaccharide or polysaccharide groups per molecule in which a specific site on the monosaccharide or polysaccharide is bonded to silicon through a thioether bond. Also, a method of preparing the saccharide residue-functional organopolysiloxane, comprising condensing a saccharide residue-functional metal thiolate compound wherein the metal is an alkali metal atom or alkaline-earth metal atom, and an organopolysiloxane containing groups having the formula —R2Q wherein R2 is C2 to C10 alkylene, and Q is a group selected from halogen atoms, C1 to C10 alkylsulfonate groups, and C6 to C20 arylsulfonate groups.

Abstract: A saccharide residue-functional organopolysiloxane containing at least two monosaccharide or polysaccharide groups per molecule in which a specific site on the monosaccharide or polysaccharide is bonded to silicon through a thioether bond. Also, a method of preparing the saccharide residue-functional organopolysiloxane, comprising condensing a saccharide residue-functional metal thiolate compound wherein the metal is an alkali metal atom or alkaline-earth metal atom. and an organopolysiloxane containing groups having the formula —R2Q wherein R2 is C2 to C10 alkylene, and Q is a group selected from halogen atoms, C1 to C10 alkylsulfonate groups, and C6 to C20 arylsulfonate groups.

Abstract: A process for preparing a silicone compound, the process comprising reacting (A) a silicon compound having silicon-bonded alkoxy groups or silicon-bonded aryloxy groups and (B) a disiloxane in the presence of (C) a carboxylic acid, (D) an acid catalyst, and (E) a carboxylic anhydride, and a process for preparing a silicone compound, the process comprising reacting (F) a silicon compound having silicon-bonded acyloxy groups and (B) a disiloxane compound in the presence of (D) an acid catalyst, (E) a carboxylic anhydride, and (G) an alcohol.

Abstract: A process for preparing a silicone compound, the process comprising reacting (A) a silicon compound having silicon-bonded alkoxy groups or silicon-bonded aryloxy groups and (B) a disiloxane in the presence of (C) a carboxylic acid, (D) an acid catalyst, and (E) a carboxylic anhydride, and a process for preparing a silicone compound, the process comprising reacting (F) a silicon compound having silicon-bonded acyloxy groups and (B) a disiloxane compound in the presence of (D) an acid catalyst, (E) a carboxylic anhydride, and (G) an alcohol.

Abstract: A body support assembly (1) capable of providing a fitting feeling to a user according to the user's body shape by holding the shape thereof matching the user's body shape. The body support assembly (1) comprises a supporting member (4) including a plurality of granulated materials (2) coated with a moisture-curable resin, and a stretchable cloth (3) covering the supporting member (4). The body support assembly (1) is used such that the cloth (3) is allowed to come in contact with the portion of the user's body so as to allow the granulated materials (2) to move relative to one another, and thus the supporting member (4) is deformed in a shape matching the portion of the user's body. Then, the moisture-curable resin is cured. The relative movements of the granulated materials (2) in the supporting member (4) are controlled by a frame (5) embracing an outer peripheral edge of the supporting member (4).

Abstract: A saccharide residue-functional organopolycarbosiloxane containing at least two monosaccharide or polysaccharide groups per molecule in which a specific site on the monosaccharide or polysaccharide is bonded to silicon through a thioether bond. Also, a method of preparing the saccharide residue-functional organopolycarbosiloxane, comprising condensing a saccharide residue-functional metal thiolate compound wherein the metal is an alkali metal atom or alkaline-earth metal atom, and an organopolycarbosiloxane containing groups having the formula —R2Q wherein R2 is C2 to C10 alkylene, and Q is a group selected from halogen atoms, C1 to C10 alkylsulfonate groups, and C6 to C20 arylsulfonate groups.

Abstract: A saccharide residue-functional organopolysiloxane containing at least two monosaccharide or polysaccharide groups per molecule in which a specific site on the monosaccharide or polysaccharide is bonded to silicon through a thioether bond. Also, a method of preparing the saccharide residue-functional organopolysiloxane, comprising condensing a saccharide residue-functional metal thiolate compound wherein the metal is an alkali metal atom or alkaline-earth metal atom, and an organopolysiloxane containing groups having the formula —R2Q wherein R2 is C2 to C10 alkylene, and Q is a group selected from halogen atoms, C1 to C10 alkylsulfonate groups, and C6 to C20 arylsulfonate groups.

Abstract: A room-temperature-curable silicone rubber composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a polydiorganosiloxan mixture comprising: (A-1) 20 to 95 wt. % of a polydiorganosiloxane having both molecular terminals capped with dialkoxysilyl groups or trialkoxysilyl groups, (A-2) 5 to 80 wt. % of a polydiorganosiloxane having a molecular terminal capped with dialkoxysilyl group or trialkoxysilyl group and the other molecular terminal capped with monoalkoxysilyl group, hydrosilyl group, trialkylsilyl group or trialkoxyalkylsilyl group, and (A-3) 0 to 30 wt. % of a polydiorganosiloxane having both molecular terminals capped with monoalkoxysilyl group, hydlosilyl group, trialkylsilyl group or trialkoxyalkylsilyl group, (B) one or more alkoxysilanes of the formula R5bSi(OR6)4-b or partial hydrolysis and condensation products thereof, and (C) an organotitanium compound. The composition is used as a sealant.

Abstract: Radical-polymerizable organic group-containing branched siloxane-silalkylene copolymer represented by the general formula: {in the formula, Y is a radical-polymerizable organic group, R1 is 1-10 carbon alkyl or aryl, and X1 is a silyl-alkyl group represented by the following formula in the case when i=1: (in the formula, R1 is the same as aforesaid, R2 is 2-10 carbon alkylene, R3 is 1-10 carbon alkyl, and Xi+1 is a group selected from the group comprising a hydrogen atom, 1-10 carbon alkyl, aryl and the aforesaid silylalkyl group, i is an integer from 1 to 10, which indicates the generation number of the said silylalkyl group and ai is an integer from 0 to 3)}, silicone-containing organic polymer made by polymerizing the said copolymer and method for production thereof.

Abstract: A novel carbosiloxane dendrimer is disclosed containing a radically polymerizable group in the molecule and which possesses excellent polymerization reactivity. The carbosiloxane dendrimer can be used to provide organic polymers as afforded by the polymerization of the carbosiloxane dendrimer either alone or with other organic monomers. The radically polymerizable group-functional carbosiloxane dendrimer with the general formula (R1 is C1 to C10 alkyl or aryl, R2 is a divalent organic group excluding C1 to C10 alkylene, b is 1 to 3, X1 is a silylalkyl group, and Y is a radically polymerizable group). Also, dendrimer-containing organic polymer as afforded by the polymerization of (A) the aforesaid carbosiloxane dendrimer and (B) radically polymerizable organic monomer.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composition comprising (A) 100 weight parts of a polydiorganosiloxane mixture comprising (i) 1 to 99 wt % polydiorganosiloxane having at least two silicon atom-bonded vinyl groups per molecule and (ii) the remaining percentage of polydiorganosiloxane having at least two non-vinyl silicon atom-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule, (B) a polyorganosiloxane having at least two silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, (C) 0.

Abstract: To provide a novel branched siloxane-silalkylene copolymer whose molecule contains a plural number of silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms or silicon-bonded alkoxy groups.

Abstract: A Heat-curable silicone rubber composition comprising (A) 100 weight parts organopolysiloxane with the average unit formula RXSiO(4−x)/2 each R is independently selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl and substituted and unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon groups and x has a value from 1.9 to 2.1 and containing at least 2 silicon-bonded alkenyl groups in each molecule, (B) 10 to 100 weight parts reinforcing filler, (C) 0.1 to 10 weight parts carboxiloxane dendrimer that contains at least 3 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule, and (D) 0.1 to 10 weight parts organoperoxide.