Abstract: A UV curable epoxysilicone blend of an epoxy functional silicone resin containing Q groups, epoxy functional M groups, and at least one member selected from D groups and T groups, at least 5 parts of the sum of M groups and epoxy functional M groups per 10 parts of the sum of Q groups, D groups and T groups; and an epoxy-stopped silicone fluid containing epoxy functional M groups.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition is provided comprising an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene graft copolymer, polycarbonate and an epoxy functional silicone. The compositions exhibit reduced gloss and enhanced low temperature impact strengths and are useful as molding resins.

Abstract: Polyepoxy silane compositions resulting from the reaction of olefinepoxide and poly(H)silanes crosslink in the presence of a catalytic amount of an 'onium catalyst when exposed to UV light. In one embodiment, two moles of an olefin-containing epoxy monomer are reacted with a bis(H)-containing silane of general formula R.sub.2 SiH.sub.2. Important to the success of this process is that RhCl.sub.3.xH.sub.2 O is capable of catalyzing the hydrosilation addition of 2 moles of olefin to R.sub.2 SiH.sub.2. The resulting diepoxysilanes are reactive monomers which undergo photopolymerization when exposed to ultraviolet light in the presence of iodonium photocatalysts.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing epoxy-functional silicones by a rhodium metal complex-catalyzed hydrosilation reaction between an SiH-containing silane or siloxane and an olefin epoxide, in the presence of a tertiary amine stabilizer. In practicing the invention, RhCl.sub.3 [(CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.3).sub.2 S].sub.3 or PtCl.sub.2 [(CH.sub.3 CH.sub.2).sub.2 S].sub.2 are suitable hydrosilation catalysts and methyldicocoamine, CH.sub.3 (C.sub.18 H.sub.37).sub.2 N, is a suitable stabilizer. The invention also provides for a composition including an SiH-functional silane or siloxane, and a tertiary amine, where the composition is not susceptible to gelation during a hydrosilation addition reaction. The invention further provides a method for stabilizing epoxysilicones both during and after the hydrosilation addition reaction used in their production.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicone-polyether linear block copolymers of the formula ##STR1## wherein, R is hydrogen or a C.sub.(1-8) alkyl, alkoxyl or haloalkyl radical or a monovalent epoxy-functional organic radical;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a C.sub.(1-8) alkyl or alkoxyl radical, or a monovalent epoxy-functional organic radical;provided that at least two R or R.sup.1 groups are either hydrogen or monovalent epoxy-functional organic radicals;R.sup.2 is a divalent alkylene radical;R.sup.3 is a C.sub.(2-6) alkyl or alkoxyl radical;n is a positive integer of about 4 to about 400;m is a whole number of from 0 to about 50; and, each of R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may be unsubstituted or substituted. The invention also relates to UV-curable compositions comprising the above-described compound, with or without a UV-detectable dye marker, and a process for making such a compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicone-polyether linear block copolymers of the formula ##STR1## wherein, R is hydrogen or a C.sub.(1-8) alkyl, alkoxyl or haloalkyl radical or a monovalent epoxy-functional organic radical;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a C.sub.(1-8) alkyl or alkoxyl radical, or a monovalent epoxy-functional organic radical;provided that at least two R or R.sup.1 groups are either hydrogen or monovalent epoxy-functional organic radicals;R.sup.2 is a divalent alkylene radical;R.sup.3 is a C.sub.(2-6) alkyl or alkoxyl radical;n is a positive integer of about 4 to about 400;m is a whole number of from 0 to about 50; and,each of R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may be unsubstituted or substituted. The invention also relates to UV-curable compositions comprising the above-described compound, with or without a UV-detectable dye marker, and a process for making such a compound.

Abstract: Novel epoxy-functional fluorosilicones and UV-curable compositions containing these epoxy-functional fluorosilicones in combination with onium salt photoinitiators are provided, the UV-curable compositions having improved cure efficiency and improved solvent and fuel resistance as compared to epoxy-functional silicones containing only non-fluorinated organic groups. Such compositions are useful as conformal coatings, optical fiber coatings, and electrical encapsulation.

Abstract: Novel coating compositions for coating optical fibers are provided which utilize ultraviolet radiation-curable epoxy-functional or vinyl-functional diorganopolysiloxanes to form flexible, loosely adherent, and environmentally stable primary coatings. Such coatings assist in preventing attenuation of light impulses transmitted through the core fiber or reduce the level of signal "noise". Use of the particular coating compositions allows high-speed production of such optical fibers.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane for use in release coating compositions are modified to control release values by substitution with phenolic compounds.

Abstract: UV-cured compositions comprising a precrosslinked epoxy-functional silicone and an onium salt photoinitiator are provided which have improved physical properties as compared to otherwise weak and brittle UV-cured compositions comprising non-precrosslinked epoxy-functional silicones and onium salt photoinitiators without adding fillers and without sacrificing fast, efficient UV cure speed. Such compositions are useful as conformal coatings, optical fiber coatings, and electrical encapsulation.

Abstract: There is provided a platinum catalyzed addition curable polyorganosiloxane release coating composition containing a dialkylacetylenedicarboxylte inhibitor for preventing premature gellation at ambient temperatures but which will cure upon ultraviolet light exposure via a hydrosilation reaction to form a coating capable of releasing materials from substrates which would normally adhere thereto.

Abstract: Silphenylene groups are incorporated into epoxy-functional silicones to improve the physical properties of otherwise weak and brittle UV-cured epoxy-functional silicones without adding fillers and without sacrificing fast, efficient UV cure speed. Such compositions are useful as conformal coatings, optical fiber coatings, and electrical encapsulation.

Abstract: Polysiloxane is produced containing both acrylic or methacrylic and benzoyl functions which is self-sensitized to UV radiation.

Abstract: Novel coating compositions for coating optical fibers are provided which utilize ultraviolet radiation-curable epoxy-functional or vinyl-functional diorganopolysiloxanes to form flexible, loosely adherent, and environmentally stable primary coatings. Such coatings assist in preventing attenuation of light impulses transmitted through the core fiber or reduce the level of signal "noise". Use of the particular coating compositions allows high-speed production of such optical fibers.

Abstract: Silphenylene groups are incorporated into epoxy-functional silicones to improve the physical properties of otherwise weak and brittle UV-cured epoxy-functional silicones without adding fillers and without sacrificing fast, efficient UV cure speed. Such compositions are useful as conformal coatings, optical fiber coatings, and electrical encapsulation.

Abstract: Polysiloxane is produced containing both acrylic or methacrylic and benzoyl functions which is self-sensitized to UV radiation.

Abstract: UV-cured compositions comprising a precrosslinked epoxy-functional silicone and an onium salt photoinitiator are provided which have improved physical properties as compared to otherwise weak and brittle UV-cured compositions comprising non-precrosslinked epoxy-functional silicones and onium salt photoinitiators without adding fillers and without sacrificing fast, efficient UV cure speed. Such compositions are useful as conformal coatings, optical fiber coatings, and electrical encapsulation.

Abstract: Epoxy functional organopolysiloxanes are compatibilized with onium salt photocatalysts by modifying a controlled number of epoxy groups by esterification with carboxylic acids.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane for use in release coating compositions arre modified to control release values by substitution with phenolic compounds.

Abstract: Mercaptan substituted silicon compounds are produced by the reaction of amine with carboxyl. UV curable silicon compositions are produced from such compounds.