Abstract: A highly transparent silicone paste composition is formulated by mixing:(a) 100 parts by weight of a long chain alkyl-modified silicone fluid having a viscosity of 50-5,000 cS at 25.degree. C. represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a monovalent saturated straight chain hydrocarbon group having 4-18 carbon atoms and accounts for 10-50 mol % of all the Si substituents; m and n are integers such that 0.ltoreq.m.ltoreq.500, 5.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.500, and 5.ltoreq.m+n.ltoreq.500, and a and b are either 0 or 1;(b) 1-30 weight parts of a fumed silica whose specific surface area is no less than 130 m.sup.2 /g; and(c) 0.1-20 weight parts of an alkoxysilane represented by the formula X.sub.c Si(CH.sub.3).sub.d R.sup.2.sub.e, wherein R.sup.2 is an alkoxy group; X is selected from ##STR2## c is 0 or 1; d is 0, 1 or 2; e is 2 or 3; and c+d+e=4, or a hexamethyldisilazane represented by the formula [(CH.sub.3).sub.3 Si].sub.2 NH.

Abstract: The present film-former composition comprises (a) an organosilazane copolymer having a perfluoroalkyl group-containing structural unit and a methacryloyloxy group-containing structural unit, (b) a photosensitizer soluble in an organic solvent, and (c) an organic solvent. The composition is cured by irradiation with ultraviolet light for a short period of time to form a film excellent in water repellency, oil repellency, and hardness.

Abstract: Disclosed is a silicone-based antifoam composition capable of exhibiting high defoaming activity even at a high temperature with excellent durability so as to be useful in dyeing processes. The composition comprises, as the principal ingredient, a polyoxyalkylene-modified polydimethylsiloxane, of which, different from conventional polyoxyalkylene-modified polydimethylsiloxanes, the polyoxyalkylene groups consist of two different types relative to the molar proportion of the oxyethylene units and oxypropylene units, in addition to a silicone oil compound of a silica filler, a poly(oxyethylene-oxypropylene) copolymer and low-molecular polydimethylsiloxane terminated at each molecular chain end with a dimethyl hydroxy silyl group.

Abstract: This invention discloses a novel organosilicon compound, which is soluble in silicone oils and strongly absorbs ultraviolet light, represented by the general formula:An organosilicon compound having a benzophenone skeleton represented by the general formula: ##STR1## where "n" is an integer in the range 0.about.100, R.sup.1 are similar or dissimilar saturated hydrocarbon groups with a number of carbon atoms in the range 1-30 or phenyl group, R.sup.2 is a monofunctional organic group represented by the formula --(CR.sup.3 .sub.2 CR.sup.3 (H) CR.sup.3 .sub.2)-- R.sup.4, R.sup.3 is hydrogen atom or a saturated monofunctional hydrocarbon group with 1-5 carbon atoms, and R.sup.4 is a group represented by the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.5 is a hydrogen atom or hydroxyl group, R.sup.6 are hydrogen atoms, or similar or dissimilar monofunctional saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon groups with 1-10 carbon atoms, "a" is an integer in the range 0-3, and "b" is an integer in the range 0-4.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel polypropylene resin composition which is outstandingly free from surface tackiness and still has good transparency so as to be useful as a material of resin films used for wrapping. The resin composition comprises, as a uniform blend, (a) 100 parts by weight of a polypropylene resin, and (b) from 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of an inorganic oxide powder which is a product obtained by the deflagration of an inorganic oxidizable powder, e.g., an elementary silicon powder, in an oxidizing atmosphere such as air. By virtue of the unique method for the preparation of the silicon dioxide powder, the particles have high surface activity so that the surface properties of the resin composition or, in particular, resin films prepared therefrom can be greatly improved even with a relatively small amount of the inorganic oxide powder compounded as an anti-blocking agent not to badly affect the transparency.

Abstract: Novel organic silicon compounds having a UV absorbing benzotriazole or benzophenone skeleton are provided comprising R.sup.1.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 and SiO.sub.2 units as essential units, 0 to 20 mol % of R.sup.2 SiO.sub.3/2 and R.sup.3.sub.2 SiO units, and 0 to 20 mol % of R.sup.3.sub.2 SiO units. The siloxane units are present in a molar ratio: (R.sup.1.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 +R.sup.2 SiO.sub.3/2 +R.sup.3.sub.2 SiO)/SiO.sub.2 of from 0.5 to 1.5. At least one group of formulae (1) through (7) constitutes 1 to 33 mol % of the total quantity of the organic groups represented by R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 while the remainder is a monovalent saturated or unsaturated organic group or groups having 1 to 18 carbon atoms. Cosmetic compositions containing the same compounds have improved UV absorbing capacity.

Abstract: The silicone oil compound of the invention has a high thermal conductivity by virtue of compounding of a relatively large amount of a heat-conductivity improver such as zinc oxide, aluminum nitride and the like in a powdery form but still has an adequate and stable consistency suitable for application. This unique characteristic is obtained by the use of a specific silicone fluid as the base of the compound, which is a diorganopolysiloxane of which from 5 to 50% by moles of the silicon atoms at the molecular chain ends each have a hydroxy group bonded thereto.

Abstract: A silicone grease composition comprising an organosiloxane containing long-chain alkyl groups, a thickener, and an organomolybdenum compound is disclosed.The silicone grease composition is excellent not only in heat and cold resistance, oxidation resistance, chemical stability and low-load lubricity but also in high-load (extreme-pressure) lubricity.

Abstract: A heat-dissipating grease composition which comprises 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane and 100 to 900 parts by weight of an inorganic powder having high thermal conductivity and dispersed in the organopolysiloxane. The organopolysiloxane consists essentially of (1) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane having a viscosity of 50 to 500,000 centistokes at 25.degree. C. and (2) 1 to 300 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane which consists essentially of R.sup.1.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 units and SiO.sub.2 units, wherein each R.sup.1 is a group selected from an alkyl group, an alkenyl group and an aryl group. The molar ratio between the R.sup.1.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 units and the SiO.sub.2 units is in the range of 0.5:1 to 2:1.

Abstract: A polishing agent comprising a composition prepared by mixing(I) a polymerization product obtained by addition polymerization of a particular organohydrogenpolysiloxane and a particular organopolysiloxane having silicon-bonded aliphatic unsaturated bonds, in the presence of from 10 to 200 parts by weight of a low-viscosity silicone oil per 100 parts by weight of the total amount of said organohydrogenpolysiloxane and said organopolysiloxane; and(II) a low-viscosity oil with a viscosity of not more than 10 cSt at 25.degree. C. This polishing agent has good durable water-resistance as well as has good workability in coating operation, and therefore is suited to cars, furniture and so forth.

Abstract: The film-forming agent of the invention is a blend of a silica organosol, of which the silica particles have a specified specific surface area and specified densities of surface groups including silanol groups, alkoxy groups and trimethyl silyl groups, and a diorganopolysiloxane of a specified viscosity terminated at each molecular chain end with a silanolic hydroxy group. The film-forming agent is useful as a skin-care preparation for preventing chapping of hands of people having frequent occasions of contacting with water to exhibit durable water repellency.

Abstract: A water repellency treatment agent which is non-corrosive to metals, comprising a solution as a volatile solvent of 1-20 wt % of silyl phosphate containing 1-10 wt % of phosphorus, and less than 20 wt % of an organopolysiloxane of general formula R.sub.a SiO.sub.(4-a)/2 having a viscosity of 5-10,000 centistokes at 25.degree. C., wherein the letter a has a value in the range 1.95<a<2.20, and R is a monovalent organic group selected from saturated or unsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon groups with 1-30 carbon atoms, halogenated hydrocarbon groups, alkoxy groups, hydroxyl groups and hydrogen atoms.

Abstract: The pasty organopolysiloxane composition is compounded from a methyl phenyl polysiloxane fluid and 5 to 50% by weight of a fatty acid ester of saccharose. The composition is highly transparent and useful as a base of various kinds of pasty preparations for cosmetic and medicinal uses to give an advantage of refreshed feeling without stickiness to the person using the preparation by applying to the skin after wiping off because the composition is free from the problem of powdery residue when the preparation on the skin has been wiped off.

Abstract: A silicone oil used, for example, as an electric insulation oil can be imparted with greatly increased flame retardancy when it is compounded with a soluble platinum compound, e.g., chloroplatinic acid, and an alkynyloxy, e.g., ethynyloxy, containing compound or, in particular, an ethynyloxy-containing organosilicon compound. The heat resistance of the silicone oil composition can be further improved by admixing the composition with an organosilicon compound having at least one imino-containing aromatic group such as a 4-anilinophenoxy group bonded to the silicon atom.

Abstract: A method of preparing a uniform silicone composition, comprising treating under the application of a shearing force a polymeric product obtained by addition polymerization of (A) an organhydrogenpolysiloxane containing in its molecule from 1.5 to 5 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms on average, said silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms being in an amount of from 1 to 20 mol %, based on the total of the silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms and silicon-bonded organic groups in the molecule; and (B) an organopolysiloxane containing in its molecule from 1.5 to 5 silicon-bonded aliphatic unsaturated groups on average; in the presence of from 10 to 1,000 parts by weight of low-viscosity silicone oil having a viscosity of not more than 100 cSt at 25.degree. C. based on 100 parts by weight of the total amount of said (A) and (B).

Abstract: A process for preparing a silicone composition is provided, which comprises a step of distilling away an organic solvent from a mixture of (1) a low viscosity silicone oil represented by the general formula, R.sub.a SiO.sub.(4-a)/2 (wherein R's may be the same or different, each being an unsubstituted or substituted, monovalent hydrocarbon residue containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and "a" ranges from 1.8 to 2.3), and having a viscosity of 100 centistokes or less at 25.degree. C., with (2) an organosilica sol containing, as a dispersoid, spherical porous trimethylsilylated silica particles having an average particle size of 10 to 100 millimicrons, a specific surface area of 300 m.sup.2 /g or above, a trimethylsilyl group density of 0.5 to 10 micromol/m.sup.2, an alkoxy group density of 0.5 to 10 micromole/m.sup.2, and a silanol group density of 0.5 to 5 micromol/m.sup.2, and a step of homogeneously kneading the resulting mixture under shearing stress.

Abstract: An oily paste composition comprising, as essential components, (I) a polymerization product obtained by addition polymerization of (A) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing in its molecule not less than 1.5 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms on average and (B) an organopolysiloxane containing in its molecule not less than 1.5 silicon-bonded aliphatic unsaturated groups on average, and (II) a saturated hydrocarbon oil.The present composition is smooth to touch, free from stickiness, and excellent in transparency. It is useful for, for example, cosmetic or medical purpose.

Abstract: Organosilicon compounds represented by the general formula: ##EQU1## and preparing process thereof were disclosed; where a lies in the range 1.ltoreq.a.ltoreq.3 and b lies in the range 0.001.ltoreq.b .ltoreq.2,R.sup.1 are identical or dissimilar monovalent saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbons with 1-30 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 is a monovalent organic group represented byCR.sup.3.sub.2 CR.sup.3 (H)CR.sup.3.sub.2 --R.sup.3,R.sup.3 are hydrogen atoms or monovalent saturated hydrocarbon groups with 1-5 carbon atoms.R.sup.4 are monovalent organic groups represented by the formula: ##STR1## R.sup.5 being identical to said R.sup.1 or halogen atoms, alkoxy groups, carboxyl groups, hydroxyl groups or amino groups, d is an integer from 0 to 4 and c is an integer from 0 to 3.

Abstract: The organopolysiloxane composition of the invention is a highly viscous liquid or paste suitable as a base of pasty cosmetic and medicinal preparations such as creams, hair-dressings, ointments and the like. The composition comprises an oligomeric cyclic organopolysiloxane compound, an oleaginous material and a cellulose ether esterified with long-chain alkanoyl groups as the thickening agent. The cosmetic and medicinal preparations prepared from the inventive composition as the base have good spreadability on the human skin and are capable of giving very refreshing feeling to the user or patient without lasting stickiness.

Abstract: A gel composition which comprises a specific type of cyclic dimethyl polysiloxane, an animal or plant oil or vaseline, and an ester of dextrin with a fatty acid having from 8 to 20 carbon atoms. The cyclic dimethyl polysiloxane is methyl-substituted cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane or cyclohexasiloxane. The use of this type of cyclosiloxane contributes to impart good spreadability on the skin to the composition.