Abstract: A silicone composition including: at least two reactive polydiorganosiloxane polymers P1 and P2 that together account for 20% to 60% by weight, based on the overall silicone composition; at least one crosslinker for polydiorganosiloxanes, with a proportion of 0.5% to 5% by weight, based on the overall silicone composition; at least one catalyst, with a proportion of 0.001% to 0.1% by weight, based on the overall silicone composition; at least one optionally hydrophobized filler, selected from precipitated or fumed silica and ground or precipitated chalk, with a proportion of 10% to 70% by weight, based on the overall silicone composition, wherein the reactive polyorganosiloxane polymer P1 has a higher reactivity in the condensation crosslinking with the crosslinker than the reactive polyorganosiloxane polymer P2 and the molar ratio P1:P2 in the composition is between 0.1 and 15.

Abstract: A moisture-curing, condensation-crosslinking silicone composition that can be used as elastic adhesives and sealants. The silicone composition shows homogeneous depth curing, such that it cures through even under movement without forming cracks. The silicone composition contains at least one polyorganosiloxane having Si(OR3)3 end groups, at least one condensation catalyst and at least one crosslinker having hydrolyzable radicals, characterized in that the polymer end groups Si(OR3) have a reaction rate in the crosslinking reaction that is at least equal to and preferably higher than the hydrolyzable radicals of the at least one crosslinker.

Abstract: A crosslinkable silicone composition including: a. at least one condensation-crosslinkable polydiorganosiloxane P having silanol, alkoxysilyl, carboxysilyl, ketoximinosilyl, amidosilyl and/or aminosilyl end groups; b. at least one silane or siloxane crosslinker V for the condensation-crosslinkable polydiorganosiloxane; c. at least one crosslinking catalyst K1 of the general formula (I) d. at least one adhesion promoter H of the general formula (IV). Compositions of this kind are especially suitable as adhesives, sealants, coatings or casting compounds and are notable for a low tendency to separate and very good adhesion under moist and warm conditions.

Abstract: A single-component moisture-curable silicone composition including 100 parts by weight of at least one crosslinkable polydiorganosiloxane having silanol end groups, 5 to 20 parts by weight of at least one hydrophilic silica, 1 to 10 parts by weight of at least one organoalkoxysilane or organoalkoxysiloxane crosslinker that contains at least 2 alkoxysilane groups, 1 to 7 parts by weight of organoalkoxysilane or organoalkoxysiloxane that contains at least one aminoalkyl group having a primary amino group, 0.1 to 7 parts by weight of at least one tin catalyst, up to 5 parts by weight of organoalkoxysilane or organoalkoxysiloxane that contains at least two alkoxysilane groups, wherein silicone composition contains less than 1.0% by weight of water based on total composition, with proviso where reactivity in respect of hydrolysis of organoalkoxysilane or organoalkoxysiloxane is greater than reactivity in respect of hydrolysis of organoalkoxysilane or organoalkoxysiloxane crosslinker.

Abstract: A crosslinkable silicone composition including: a. at least one condensation-crosslinkable polydiorganosiloxane P having silanol, alkoxysilyl, carboxysilyl, ketoximinosilyl, amidosilyl and/or aminosilyl end groups; b. at least one silane or siloxane crosslinker V for the condensation-crosslinkable polydiorganosiloxane; c. at least one crosslinking catalyst K1 of the general formula (I) d. at least one adhesion promoter H of the general formula (IV). Compositions of this kind are especially suitable as adhesives, sealants, coatings or casting compounds and are notable for a low tendency to separate and very good adhesion under moist and warm conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a solution comprising organofunctional siliconates, silicates and, optionally, the cocondensation products thereof, and to the solutions and an installation for the production thereof.

Abstract: A silicone formulation that has a) at least one condensation-crosslinkable hydroxy- or alkoxy-terminated polydiorganosiloxane, b) at least one silane crosslinking agent or siloxane crosslinking agent for the hydroxy- or alkoxy-terminated polydiorganosiloxane and c) one or more fillers, where one filler is the main filler, the proportion by weight of which in the silicone formulation is greater than that of any other filler that may be present, and the decomposition temperature of the main filler is above 350° C., with the proviso that the proportion of the main filler in relation to the total weight of the fillers is at least 20% by weight. The silicone formulation is particularly suitable as resilient adhesive or sealant, more particularly for high-temperature applications, e.g. for producing or repairing facades, fireproof joints, windows, insulative glazing, solar installations, vehicles, white or brown goods, heaters, electronic components, or sanitary installations, or for the construction sector.

Abstract: A two-component composition is described, comprising as component A) a one-component, moisture-curing silicone composition comprising a) at least one crosslinkable polydiorganosiloxane, b) at least one siloxane containing alkoxy groups as crosslinker, obtainable from the partial hydrolysis and condensation of one or more alkoxysilanes, at least one alkoxysilane being a trialkoxysilane or a tetraalkoxysilane, and the average degree of condensation of the siloxane containing alkoxy groups being at least 5, and c) at least one condensation catalyst, and as component B) an accelerator comprising water. The two-component composition makes a suitable adhesive or sealant. Addition of the aqueous accelerator to the silicone composition allows accelerated curing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing olefinically functionalized siloxane oligomers which are derived from olefinically functionalized alkoxy silanes and optionally alkoxy silanes functionalized with saturated hydrocarbons and optionally a tetraalkoxysilane, at most comprising an olefinic group on the silicon atom having a reduced chloride content and the VOC content being lower with respect to the hydrolysable alkoxy-groups. The invention also relates to methods for the production thereof and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dechlorinating alkylsilanes and siloxanes, and also to the use of basic anion exchanger resins for dechlorinating alkyl silanes and alkylsiloxanes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulically setting mixture comprising: a) 6% to 25% by weight of cement, b) 50% to 90% by weight of at least one aggregate, and c) 0.01% to 8% by weight of at least one fluoroorganyl-substituted silicon compound, and also to materials produced from this mixture, more particularly components, concrete articles or mouldings. The invention further relates to the use of a hydraulically setting mixture of the invention for producing materials, more particularly components, concrete articles or mouldings, for example as facing concrete, where the surface of the materials exhibits only relatively low soiling tendency (“easy-to-clean” property) even on abrasion.

Abstract: A one-component or two-component silicone formulation including: a) at least one cross-linkable poly(diorganosiloxane); b) at least one oligomeric siloxane as a cross-linker for the poly(diorganosiloxane), wherein the oligomeric siloxane is a condensation product of monomeric silane cross-linkers; and c) at least one functionalized oligo(dimethylsiloxane). The one-component or two-component silicone formulation is suitable as an elastic adhesive or sealant, for example, in the automotive and solar fields, for façade construction, insulation glass, window glass or for construction in general.

Abstract: A one- or two-component silicone formulation, preferably an RTV silicone formulation, is described that has: a) at least one poly(diorganosiloxane), b) at least one first filler having an average particle size D50 less than or equal to 0.1 ?m, c) at least one second filler having an average particle size D50 in the range of greater than 0.1 ?m to 10 ?m, and d) at least one cross-linking agent for the poly(diorganosiloxane). The constituents of the formulation can be present in one component, in the case of the one-component silicone formulation, and can be divided into two components A and B, in the case of the two-component silicone formulation. The silicone formulation is suitable in particular as an elastic adhesive for structural adhesive attachment, in particular in the facade, insulated glass, window construction, automotive, solar and construction fields. The silicone formulations have a high degree of green strength and are extraordinarily weather-resistant in the cured state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable mixture suitable for obtaining “easy-to-clean” properties in the cured mixture, comprising at least one mineral binder, a powder comprising at least one fluoroorganyl-substituted silicon compound encapsulated in a water-soluble polymer, the amount of the silicon compound being 0.001% to 8% by weight, based on the present mixture, and optionally further adjuvants, and also to a process for preparing the mixture and to the use thereof. The invention further relates to a water-redispersible powder and also to a corresponding intermediate for use in the curable mixture in order to obtain “easy-to-clean” properties in the cured mixture. Also claimed, furthermore, is a process for preparing the powder, and the use thereof.

Abstract: Mixtures of silicon-containing coupling reagents comprising (mercaptoorganyl)alkylpolyethersilanes containing silanol groups and (mercaptoorganyl)alkylpolyethersilanes free of silanol groups in a weight ratio of from 5:95 to 95:5. The mixtures can be prepared by transesterification and hydrolysis. The mixtures can be used in rubber mixtures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solution and to methods for producing the solution comprising propylfunctional alkaline siliconates, silicates and, optionally, the cocondensation products thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing olefinically functionalized siloxane oligomers which are derived from olefinically functionalized alkoxy silanes and optionally alkoxy silanes functionalized with saturated hydrocarbons and optionally a tetraalkoxysilane, at most comprising an olefinic group on the silicon atom having a reduced chloride content and the VOC content being lower with respect to the hydrolysable alkoxy-groups. The invention also relates to methods for the production thereof and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a solution comprising organofunctional siliconates, silicates and, optionally, the cocondensation products thereof, and to the solutions and an installation for the production thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solution and to methods for producing the solution comprising propylfunctional alkaline siliconates, silicates and, optionally, the cocondensation products thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorine-free composition for hydrophobizing porous mineral substrates and for producing a water repellent effect on the surface of the substrate, the composition being based on at least one hydrophobizing active substance and at least one hydrophobic metal oxide. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of such a composition and the use of this composition.