Abstract: An aqueous binder composition for a paint comprising an oligomeric or polymeric substance formed from at least one monomer of the general formula I: (R1O—)mSi(—RX—NR2R3)4-m??I wherein at least one nitrogen radical within the group —NR2R3 is directly bonded to an RZ group, and RZ is —(C?O)R4 or —(C?O)—OR5.

Abstract: An aqueous binder composition for a paint comprising an oligomeric or polymeric substance formed from at least one monomer of the general formula I: (R1O—)mSi(—RX—NR2R3)4-m??I wherein at least one nitrogen radical within the group —NR2R3 is directly bonded to an RZ group, and RZ is —(C?O)R4 or —(C?O)—OR5.

Abstract: A two component paint composition that, after mixing, comprises the following components in aqueous solution: a) from the first component: i) an aqueous binder, which aqueous binder comprises an oligomeric or polymeric compound the oligomeric or polymeric compound being formed from at least one monomer of the general formula I: Si(OR1)4 where each R1 is independently selected from hydrogen or any alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl, aryl or —(C?(O)R4 group, and each R4 group is independently selected from hydrogen or any alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl or aryl group, and at least one monomer having the general formula II: (R2)4-mSi(OR3)m where each R2 is independently selected from hydrogen or any alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl or aryl group, and wherein at least one —R2 group comprises the group —RXRZ or —RXN(RW)2 where Rx is any C1 to C10 bivalent organic bridging group, Q is selected from an Oxygen or a Sulphur radical and RZ comprises an H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl or aryl group, and each RW is in

Abstract: An aqueous binder composition for a paint comprising an oligomeric or polymeric substance formed from at least one monomer of the general formula I: (R1O—)mSi(—NR2R3)4-m wherein at least one nitrogen radical within the group —NR2R3 is directly bonded to an Rz group, and Rz is —(C?O)R4 or —(C?O)—OR5.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of poly(silyl ester)s comprising a structural unit of the formula (I) wherein the process comprises the step of reacting a polyacid of formula (II) with a polyacyloxysilyl derivative of formula (III) while removing the formed acid group(s) of formula R7Z(O)OH (IV). R9Z(O)OH (V), and R8Z(O)OH (VI) from the system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antifouling coatings, resin compositions and processes of production thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to coatings and resin compositions comprising stabilized acylated oxy-boranes. The resin composition comprises a polymer having in a pendant side chain or at a terminal end thereof, at least one group represented by formula (I): wherein Z represents wherein R2 and R3 are independently selected from an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, aralkyl or alkenyl radical optionally substituted, by one or more substituents independently selected from the group comprising alkyl, alkoxyl, aralkyl, alkaryl, aralkyloxyl, alkaryloxyl, aryl, aryloxyl, halogen, amino or amino alkyl radicals; and wherein A: represents a primary to tertiary amine or a nitrogen containing heterocyclic compound which in either case is coordinated with the boron through an N—B bond; characterised in that the composition includes a solvent and the composition is free of n-butanol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyorganosilylated carboxylate monomers or polymers thereof, comprising a polyorganosilylated carboxylate monomer of the general formula (I) or a polymer thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 each independently represent hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyloxy, aryl, aralkyl or halogen radical optionally substituted by one or more substituents independently selected from the group comprising alkyl, aralkyl, aryl, hydroxy, halogen, amino or amino alkyl radicals, R7 represents hydrogen, alkyl radical or —COOR9, wherein R9 represents an alkyl group, R8 represents hydrogen, alkyl radical or —CH2—CO2—(SiR4R5O)n—SiR1R2R3, and n represents a number of dihydrocarbylsiloxane units from 3 to 20. The invention also relates to the use of these monomers or polymers as coating compositions including antifouling coating compositions.

Abstract: A two component paint composition that, after mixing, comprises the following components in aqueous solution: a) from the first component: i) an aqueous binder, which aqueous binder comprises an oligomeric or polymeric compound the oligomeric or polymeric compound being formed from at least one monomer of the general formula I: Si(OR1)4 where each R1 is independently selected from hydrogen or any alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl, aryl or —(C?(O)R4 group, and each R4 group is independently selected from hydrogen or any alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl or aryl group, and at least one monomer having the general formula II: (R2)4-mSi(OR3)m where each R2 is independently selected from hydrogen or any alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl or aryl group, and wherein at least one —R2 group comprises the group —RXRZ or —RXN(RW)2 where Rx is any C1 to C10 bivalent organic bridging group, Q is selected from an Oxygen or a Sulphur radical and RZ comprises an H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl or aryl group, and each RW is in

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyorganosilylated carboxylate monomers or polymers thereof, comprising the steps of reacting a cyclosiloxane of formula (R4R5SiO)n with an unsaturated organosilylated carboxylate monomer or a copolymer or a polymer thereof under the presence of a suitable catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyorganosilylated carboxylate monomers or polymers thereof, comprising a polyorganosilylated carboxylate monomer of the general formula (I) or a polymer thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 each independently represent hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyloxy, aryl, aralkyl or halogen radical optionally substituted by one or more substituents independently selected from the group comprising alkyl, aralkyl, aryl, hydroxy, halogen, amino or amino alkyl radicals, R7 represents hydrogen, alkyl radical or —COOR9, wherein R9 represents an alkyl group, R8 represents hydrogen, alkyl radical or —CH2—CO2—(SiR4R5O)n—SiR1R2R3, and n represents a number of dihydrocarbylsiloxane units from 3 to 20. The invention also relates to the use of these monomers or polymers as coating compositions including antifouling coating compositions.

Abstract: A process for the production of hydrocarbyl silyl unsaturated carboxylates of formula (I) is described, wherein n represents a number of dihydrocarbylsiloxane units from 0 to 1000. The process includes the reaction of an unsaturated carboxylic acid of formula (II) with a hydrocarbyl silyl compound of formula (III) the said reaction being carried out in the presence of a silaphilic catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of poly(silyl ester)s comprising a structural unit of the formula (I) (I) which process comprises the step of reacting; a polyacid of formula (II) (II) with a polyacyloxysilyl derivative of formula (III) (II) whilst removing the formed acid group(s) of formula (IV) and (V) and (VI), R7Z (O)OH (IV), R9Z(O)OH (V), R8Z(O)OH (VI), from the system.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of organosilylated carboxylate monomers comprising the step of reacting an acyloxysilane with an unsaturated carboxylic acid, the monomers and their use as comonomer unit in the binder of antifouling coating compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyorganosilylated carboxylate monomers or polymers thereof, comprising the steps of reacting a cyclosiloxane of formula (R4R5SiO)n with an unsaturated organosilylated carboxylate monomer or a copolymer or a polymer thereof under the presence of a suitable catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to new and known compounds as well as methods for preventing the attachment of aquatic organisms to surfaces which are submerged for extensive periods of time in water. More particularly, this invention relates to the protection of submerged surfaces with new isonitrile, formamide, isocyanate and isothiocyanate anti-fouling agents.

Abstract: A process for the production of hydrocarbyl silyl carboxylatcs of formula (I)is described. Wherein n represents a number of dihydrocarbylsiloxane units ftom 0 to 1000, by reaction of a carboxylic acid of formula (II) with a hydrocarbyl silyl compound of formula (III) the reaction being carried out in the presence of a silaphilic catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for preventing the attachment of aquatic organisms to surfaces that are submerged for extension periods of time in water. More particularly, this invention relates to the protection of submerged surfaces with alkylamine derivatives as antifouling agents. The invention is beneficiary for the environment in that it will permit the use of copper- and tin-free paints.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of organosilylated carboxylate monomers comprising the step of reacting an acyloxysilane with an unsaturated carboxylic acid, the monomers and their use as comonomer unit in the binder of antifouling coating compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of trialkylsilylated carboxylate monomers general formula (I), which process comprises the step of reacting a hexaalkyldisilylsulfate of the formula (IV), with an unsaturated carboxylic compound of formula (III), and the obtained compounds. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of a hexaalkyldisilylsulfate of the formula (IV) by treating a hexaalkyldisiloxane of formula (II), with fuming sulfuric acid, and the obtained compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for preventing the attachment of aquatic organisms to surfaces that are submerged for extensive periods of time in water. More particularly, this invention relates to the protection of submerged surfaces with alkylamine derivatives as antifouling agents. The invention is beneficiary for the environment in that it will permit the use of copper- and tin-free paints.