Abstract: A process for forming a silicone material is shown and described herein. The process comprises reacting (i) a MQ silicone resin, (ii) a polyorganosiloxane, and (iii) a hydrophilic functional siloxane, wherein the reaction is conducted in the absence of an external catalyst. The mixture of (i), (ii), and (iii) is self-catalyzing and does not require an external condensation catalyst. The process is suitable for forming a cured silicone material such as, for example, a pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: A novel hydrophylically modified silicone and a composition for forming a hydrophylically modified silicone pressure sensitive adhesive is shown and described herein. The comprises comprises (i) a MQ silicone resin, (ii) a polyorganosiloxane, and (iii) a siloxane comprising a range of hydrophilic functional groups. The mixture of (i), (ii), and (iii) is self-catalyzing and does not require an external condensation catalyst. The composition is suitable for forming a cured silicone material such as, for example, a pressure sensitive adhesive compatible with polar additives or actives used in various applications.

Abstract: A process for producing a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive is shown and described herein. The process comprises reacting a MQ silicone resin with a polydiorganosiloxane in the absence of a solvent. The MQ silicone resin is a solid, solventless MQ resin. The reaction may be conducted in the presence of a catalyst, a chain extension reagent, or a combination thereof, and the resulting pressure sensitive adhesive can be dissolved in a solvent and the solids content adjusted. The present method provides a manner to provide a cleaner adhesive material that is free of unwanted materials such as aromatic solvents and also substantially free of cyclic siloxane impurities.

Abstract: A hydrophilic silicone, compositions comprising the same, and articles comprising the same are shown and described herein. The hydrophilic silicone is an ionically modified silicone compound wherein the compound comprises a zwitterionic moiety and has a net neutral charge. The hydrophilic silicone compounds may be provided as part of a composition, e.g., a composition suitable for forming a hydrogel, which may be employed to form a film material and even an article (e.g., in a contact lens).

Abstract: A process for producing a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive is shown and described herein. The process comprises reacting a MQ silicone resin with a polydiorganosiloxane in the absence of a solvent. The MQ silicone resin is a solid, solventless MQ resin. The reaction may be conducted in the presence of a catalyst, a chain extension reagent, or a combination thereof, and the resulting pressure sensitive adhesive can be dissolved in a solvent and the solids content adjusted. The present method provides a manner to provide a cleaner adhesive material that is free of unwanted materials such as aromatic solvents and also substantially free of cyclic siloxane impurities.

Abstract: A hydrophilic silicone, compositions comprising the same, and articles comprising the same are shown and described herein. The hydrophilic silicone is an ionically modified silicone compound wherein the compound has a net neutral charge. The hydrophilic silicone compounds may be provided as part of a composition, e.g., a composition suitable for forming a hydrogel, which may be employed to form a film material and even an article (e.g., in a contact lens).

Abstract: A hydrophilic silicone, compositions comprising the same, and articles comprising the same are shown and described herein. The hydrophilic silicone is an ionically modified silicone compound wherein the compound comprises a zwitterionic moiety and has a net neutral charge. The hydrophilic silicone compounds may be provided as part of a composition, e.g., a composition suitable for forming a hydrogel, which may be employed to form a film material and even an article (e.g., in a contact lens).

Abstract: A hydrophilic silicone, compositions comprising the same, and articles comprising the same are shown and described herein. The hydrophilic silicone is an ionically modified silicone compound wherein the compound has a net neutral charge. The hydrophilic silicone compounds may be provided as part of a composition, e.g., a composition suitable for forming a hydrogel, which may be employed to form a film material and even an article (e.g., in a contact lens).