Abstract: A reaction product of a mixture of components suitable for molding into shaped desiccant particles, wherein the mixture includes: a. a porous siliceous material, b. hygroscopic salt, c. polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with a degree of hydrolysis between 82 and 95 mol % and a viscosity between 12 and 40 mPa·s, as determined on an aqueous solution of 4% PVA at 20° C. according to DIN53015, d. water, e. optionally, an OH-containing polymer, different from PVA, wherein the weight ratio between hygroscopic salt and the porous siliceous material is chosen between 0.1:1 and 0.9:1 and wherein the weight ratio between hygroscopic salt and PVA is chosen between 1:1 and 5:1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a humidity indicating composition comprising (a) an organic pH indicator dye compound, (b) a Bronsted base comprising an organosilane, (c) a moisture-curable binder, (d) an optional rheology additive and (e) an optional alkaline filler.

Abstract: A reaction product of a mixture of components suitable for molding into shaped desiccant particles, wherein the mixture includes: a. a porous siliceous material, b. hygroscopic salt, c. polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with a degree of hydrolysis between 82 and 95 mol % and a viscosity between 12 and 40 mPa·s, as determined on an aqueous solution of 4% PVA at 20° C. according to DIN53015, d. water, e. optionally, an OH-containing polymer, different from PVA, wherein the weight ratio between hygroscopic salt and the porous siliceous material is chosen between 0.1:1 and 0.9:1 and wherein the weight ratio between hygroscopic salt and PVA is chosen between 1:1 and 5:1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a humidity indicating composition comprising (a) an organic pH indicator dye compound, (b) a Bronsted base comprising an organosilane, (c) a moisture-curable binder, (d) an optional rheology additive and (e) an optional alkaline filler.

Abstract: A sealant composition having between 30 wt % and 60 wt % of a dispersion of a hydrophilic binder; between 30 wt % and 70 wt % of a filler; between 0.05 wt % and 1 wt % of a thickener, wherein the pigment volume concentration (PVC) is between 40% and 80%. A method for preparing such a sealant composition.

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 sealant composition having between 30 wt % and 60 wt % of a dispersion of a hydrophilic binder; between 30 wt % and 70 wt % of a filler; between 0.05 wt % and 1 wt % of a thickener, wherein the pigment volume concentration (PVC) is between 40% and 80%. A method for preparing such a sealant composition.

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: 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