Abstract: A coating composition comprising a silicone resin having at least two types of fluorinated organic substituent groups and hydroxyl or monovalent hydrolyzable groups forms, through brief curing at low temperature, a uniform transparent coating having a low refractive index (e.g., below 1.42) and a high hardness as well as excellent water repellency, oil repellency, and antifouling property. Stacking the coating on a high refractive index layer results in an antireflection article having an improved reflectance.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of an organosilicon compound having a hydrolyzable group-bearing silyl group, and (B) 0.1-50 parts by weight of a hydrolytic condensate of a reaction product and/or a mixture of a &bgr;-diketone with a mixture (b-1) of a titanium tetraalkoxide and an alkoxide of Zr, Fe, Al, Zn, In, Cu, Si, Sn, W or Mg. The coating composition is applied to plastic articles, especially of polycarbonate, to endow them with superior transparency, mar resistance, weather resistance, and chemical resistance. The coated articles find use in outdoor applications as windows and windshields on vehicles and building windows.

Abstract: To an aromatic ring-bearing synthetic resin such as an aromatic polycarbonate resin or aromatic epoxy resin is added a minor amount of an organopolysiloxane which contains phenyl radicals and monofunctional siloxane units in a molecule wherein the contents of alkoxy radicals and hydroxyl radicals are each set at less than 2% by weight. Molded parts of the resin composition are flame retardant, optically transparent, and recyclable for reuse.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising the reaction product of a benzotriazole compound having a polymerizable vinyl group and a hydroxyl group with a silane compound and/or a (partial) hydrolyzate thereof is applied to plastic substrates, typically polycarbonate resin substrates to form transparent coatings having improved mar, weather and chemical resistance.

Abstract: Water resistant ink compositions comprising (I) a water-soluble dye compound and/or an organic pigment compound; (II) an organosilicon compound obtained by hydrolyzing a mixture of (A) a hydrolyzable silane obtained by reacting a specific aminated organic group-bearing hydrolyzable silane with an organic monoepoxy compound, or a partial hydrolyzate thereof, and (B) a specific hydrolyzable silane or a partial hydrolyzate thereof; and (III) water have excellent water resistance, good storage and shelf stability, good ink discharge stability, and outstanding color stability. These ink compositions are particularly suitable for use as ink-jet printer inks.

Abstract: A polycarbonate composition comprising an aromatic polycarbonate resin and an organopolysiloxane having a specific structure is flame retardant, evolves no harmful gases upon combustion, and is molded into parts with optical transparency.

Abstract: To an aromatic ring-bearing synthetic resin such as an aromatic polycarbonate resin or aromatic epoxy resin is added a minor amount of an organopolysiloxane which contains phenyl radicals and monofunctional siloxane units in a molecule wherein the contents of alkoxy radicals and hydroxyl radicals are each set at less than 2% by weight. Molded parts of the resin composition are flame retardant, optically transparent, and recyclable for reuse.

Abstract: Water resistant ink compositions comprising (1) a water-soluble dye compound and/or an organic pigment compound, (2) an organosilicon compound prepared by hydrolyzing (A) a hydrolyzable silane obtained by reacting a specific aminated organic group-bearing hydrolyzable silane with a specific acrylic acid or acrylic ester compound, or a partial hydrolyzate thereof, and (B) another specific hydrolyzable silane or a partial hydrolyzate thereof, and (3) water have excellent water-resistance, good storage stability, good ink discharge stability, and outstanding color stability. The ink compositions are well suited for ink-jet printing.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane composition comprising (A) 80-95 parts by weight of a silicone resin comprising units of R3SiO1/2 and SiO4/2 in a molar ratio of from 0.6/1 to 1.1/1, wherein R typically represents methyl, (B) 5-20 parts by weight of a diorganopolysiloxane, and (C) from more than 40 to 500 parts by weight of an organic solvent is applied to various substrates and fired into a ceramic film having improved heat resistance and adhesion.

Abstract: A resin-coated carrier for an electrophotographic developer which comprises a carrier core coated with an acryl-modified silicone resin the silicone resin of which has a methyl group and other organic groups, the molar ratio of the methyl group to the total organic groups inclusive of the methyl group [methyl group/(methyl group+other organic groups)]being 64 mol % or higher and lower than 70 mol %, and the acrylic resin to silicone resin weight ratio ranging from 2/8 to 4/6.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising (a) an organosilicon compound obtained by the hydrolysis in water of a hydrolyzable mixture of specific hydrolyzable silanes or their partial hydrolyzates, (b) water, and (c) a microparticulate photooxidation catalyst, substantially reduce or eliminate the amount of organic solvent required. In addition, these coating compositions provide applied films having good weather resistance and antifouling properties, and are themselves stable even at an alkaline pH.

Abstract: A curable resin composition contains (A) a curable resin and (B) a ketimine structure-bearing organosilicon compound obtained by reacting an amino-functional alkoxysilane with a monocarbonyl compound, the organosilicon compound having a monomer purity of 50-95% and an amino group blockage of at least 90%. The composition has good shelf stability and tight adhesion and is useful as an adhesive.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising (A) an aromatic polycarbonate resin or aromatic epoxy resin and (B) a minor amount of an organosiloxane containing phenyl and alkoxy radicals is flame retardant and does not emit harmful gases when burned. It can be molded into parts having optical transparency.

Abstract: A silicone resin-containing emulsion composition is based on a silicone resin-containing emulsion obtained by emulsion polymerization of a mixture containing (A) a silanol group-bearing silicone resin and (B) a radical-polymerizable vinyl monomer. The silicone resin (A) contains 30-100 mol % of T units: R.sup.1 --SiZ.sub.3, and specifically 30-80 mol % of T-2 units: R.sup.1 --Si(OH)Z'.sub.2 among other T units wherein R.sup.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, Z is a OH group, hydrolyzable group or siloxane residue, and Z' is a siloxane residue, and has a number average molecular weight of at least 500. The composition has a good film forming ability and cures into a flexible film having mar, weather and chemical resistance.

Abstract: Novel organosilicon compounds containing organooxysilyl and sulfenamide groups in the molecule are provided. They are useful as interfacial binders between inorganic materials and organic materials, adhesion modifiers for organic resins and rubber, primers, etc.

Abstract: A silicone resin-containing emulsion composition is prepared by emulsion polymerizing a solution containing a water-insoluble silanol group-bearing silicone resin and a radical polymerizable vinyl monomer and substantially free of an organic solvent. The emulsion may further contain a film-forming assistant having a boiling point of at least 100.degree. C. and soluble or uniformly dispersible in water. The emulsion can be coated and cured into a film having mar resistance, weather resistance, and chemical resistance.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a mixture of a methyl-rich silicone resin (S-1) and an acrylic resin (A-1) obtained by polymerizing at least one radical polymerizable vinyl monomer (M-1), or a reaction product obtained by reacting the silicone resin (S-1) with the radical polymerizable vinyl monomer (M-1) is suitable for coating carrier particles to form an electrophotographic carrier.

Abstract: An organic silicon compound is obtained by hydrolyzing (A) a hydrolyzable silane containing an alkoxy or acyloxy group and a nitrogenous organic group: and (B) a hydrolyzable silane containing an alkoxy or acyloxy group. The hydrolyzate or organic licon compound is available as an aqueous solution which is ready for use as a binder composition. An aqueous coating composition comprising the binder composition and optionally, a UV screen compound is also provided. The binder composition and the coating composition are shelf stable and impart water resistance, heat resistance and weatherability.

Abstract: A coating composition which is comprised of an emulsion of a silicone resin, typically a water-insoluble, silanol group-bearing silicone resin dispersed in water, and contains photocatalyst particles, typically titanium oxide forms a hydrophilic film having a water-drop contact angle of no more than 60.degree. when irradiated with UV-containing light. The composition eliminates the use of organic solvents and has excellent dispersion and storage stability. Films obtained by applying this coating composition to the surface of substrates have excellent weathering resistance and antifouling properties due to a self-cleaning effect arising from the photocatalytic action of the particles.

Abstract: A primer composition comprising (A) an acrylic resin, (B) a benzotriazole compound having not more than 1% by weight of heat loss when held at 150.degree. C. for 1 hour, and (C) an organic solvent. Also disclosed are an article obtained by forming a primer coat of the primer composition on the surface of a substrate, and an article obtained by forming the primer coat on the surface of a transparent plastic substrate and coating on the primer coat a protective coat comprising a condensation type curable silicone resin. The primer coat, which contains the above benzotriazole compound as an ultraviolet light absorber, has a superior weatherability while maintaining a good adhesion to the substrate.