Abstract: Polymer masterbatches useful for producing polymer compositions with improved abrasion resistance include a polypropylene homopolymer and a polydimethylsiloxane having a molecular weight >200,000 g/mol and being free of vinyl groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pelletized organopolysiloxane material, to a process for producing the pelletized material, and to the use of the pelletized organopolysiloxane material as an additive for thermoplastics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pelletized organopolysiloxane material, to a process for producing the pelletized material, and to the use of the pelletized organopolysiloxane material as an additive for thermoplastics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for stabilizing the gas flow in water-bearing natural gas deposits or reservoirs which produce at least 50 l of water per 1000 m3 (Vn) of extracted natural gas. According to the method, a dispersion comprising the following components is injected into the water-bearing rock: A) an organosilicon compound as the dispersed phase; B) a hydrophilic dispersion agent, which can be mixed with water, and, if needed, C) a dispersing additive.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous emulsions containing (A) organo-hydrogenated polysiloxanes optionally mixed with organopolysiloxanes free of Si linked hydrogen and organyloxy groups, (B) organopolysiloxanes containing organyloxy groups as stabilizers, (C) emulsifiers and (D) water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for drying out rock containing immobile formation water in the intake radius of natural gas wells and gas storage wells which deliver less than 50 l of water per 1000 m.sup.3 (S.T.P.) of natural gas produced, in which a dispersion comprising the componentsA) a water-repellent active compound,B) hydrophilic water-miscible dispersion medium, with or withoutC) a dispersant renders the water-containing rock hydrophobic.

Abstract: Previously cross-linked silicone elastomer particles with an organic-polymer shell are used as constituents for formulating aqueous coating compositions based on water-soluble or water-dilutable binders. The silicone elastomer particles contain: (a) 5 to 95% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the copolymer, of a nuclear polymer of general formula (R.sub.2 SiO.sub.2/2).sub.x (RSiO.sub.3/2).sub.y (SiO.sub.4/2).sub.z, in which x=5 to 99.5% by mole, y=0.5 to 95% by mole, z=0 to 30% by mole, and (b) 5 to 95% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the copolymer of a shell made of an organopolymer from mono- or poly-ethylenically unsaturated monomers; and R stands for the same or different monovalent alkyl or alkenyl radicals with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, aryl radicals or substituted hydrocarbon radicals.

Abstract: The invention relates to an indigo-dyed fabric which comprises at least one organopolysiloxane and at least one alkyl polyglycoside.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of precrosslinked silicone elastomer particles with an organopolymer shell as the formulation constituent in powder coating material compositions based on thermoplastic or thermosetting binding agents, the silicone elastomer particles containing (a) 5 to 95% by weight, in relation the total weight of the copolymerisate, of a nucleus polymer of the general formula (R.sub.w SiO.sub.2/2).sub.x.(RSiO.sub.3/2).sub.y.(SiO.sub.4/2).sub.z with x=5 to 99.5 mol %, y=0.5 to 95 mol %, z=0 to 30 mol %, and (b) 5 to 95% by weight, in relation to the total weight of the copolymer, of a shell made of an organopolymer of ethylenically mono or multi-unsaturated monomers, R standing for identical or different monovalent C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or alkenyl residues or substituted hydrocarbon residues.

Abstract: An epoxy resin molding material comprising an epoxy resin, a phenolic resin and a powder flexibilizer which has a core-shell structure composed of a solid silicone core and an organic polymer shell is an epoxy resin molding material for sealing electronic parts.

Abstract: The organopolysiloxane particles consist of a single molecule, are crosslinked and have an average diameter of 5 to 200 nm. At least 80% of the particles have a diameter which deviates from the average diameter by not more than 30%. The particles are soluble in a solvent to the extent of at least 5% by weight.

Abstract: An epoxy resin molding material comprising an epoxy resin, a phenolic resin and a powder flexibilizer which has a core-shell structure composed of a solid silicone core and an organic polymer shell is a reliable epoxy resin molding material for sealing electronic parts which is excellent in, for example, thermal shock resistance and reflow soldering resistance, and is free from the troublesome deterioration in, for example, the appearance and marking properties of molded products, and to provide a semiconductor sealed by the molding material.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of organopolysiloxane microemulsions, wherein the components (A) organopolysiloxane, (B) emulsifier, (C) water, optionally, (D) cosurfactant and optionally (E) acid are brought together and mixed in any desired sequence. Microemulsions are formed spontaneously without introduction of energy in the form of heat or severe shearing forces.

Abstract: The invention relates to crosslinked organopolysiloxanes which contain groups which form free radicals and are built up from units of the formula[R.sub.a Si(O.sub.(3-a)/2)-R.sup.1 -X-(R.sup.1 -Si(O.sub.(3-a)/2)).sub.b R.sub.a ] (1),in whichX is a radical from the group consisting of --N.dbd.N--, --O--O--, --S--S-- and --C(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.2 --C(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.2 --, andR is monovalent SiC-bonded, optionally substituted C.sub.1 - to C.sub.18 -hydrocarbon radicals,R.sup.1 is divalent SiC-bonded, optionally substituted C.sub.1 - to C.sub.18 -hydrocarbon radicals which can be interrupted by divalent radicals, bonded to carbon atoms on both sides, from the group consisting of --O--, --COO--, --OOC--, --CONR.sup.2 --, --NR.sup.2 CO-- and --CO--,R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a radical R,a has the values 0, 1 or 2 andb has the values 0 or 1,and further organosiloxane units. The organopolysiloxanes are used as free radical macroinitiators for grafting polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers.

Abstract: The aqueous emulsions based on(a) 100 parts by weight of organopolysiloxanes which contain polar groups on Si--C-bonded hydrocarbon radicals and(b) not more than 50 parts by weight of alkyl polyglycosides which are stable toward high concentrations of foreign electrolytes.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of an organopolysiloxane resin, which comprisesin a first stage reacting at least one silane of the formulaR.sub.a Si(OR.sup.1).sub.4-a (I)in which a has a value of 0, 1, 2 or 3, R and R.sup.1 are monovalent organic radicals which may be the same or different and/or a partial hydrolyzate thereof, with the proviso that at least one silane of formula (I), where a is 0 or 1 and/or a partial hydrolyzate thereof is employed, and optionally an organo(poly)siloxane with water in the presence of a poly-protic acid and optionally other substances, subsequently partly neutralizing the acid by addition of a base and then distilling off at least some of the compound R.sup.1 OH formed,in a second stage reacting the homogeneous reaction mass resulting from the first stage in the presence of a base and a water-insoluble organic solvent and distilling off the water and the compound R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to siloxane copolymers containing alkenyl groups and a process for their preparation. The siloxane copolymers of the present invention can be used in cross-linkable compositions for the production of coatings which repel tacky substances, an example of which would include coatings for release papers or films.