Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition, method of preparation, and article prepared therefrom.

Abstract: An aqueous treatment agent for wiping paper is capable of rendering tissue paper, toilet paper, and other types of wiping paper dry to the touch, highly smooth, nonsticky, and extremely soft while suppressing the slippery or wet feel thereof. The aqueous treatment agent comprises a water dispersion of a silicone rubber powder with an average particle diameter of 0.1 to 500 micrometers, a silicone oil, a surfactant, and water.

Abstract: A flame retardant organic resin composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of an aromatic ring-containing organic resin and (B) 0.01 to 50 parts by weight of a branched organopolysiloxane described by average molecular formula (R12SiO2/2)a(R2SiO3/2)b(SiO4/2)c(R33O1/2)d(HO1/2)e, where R1, R2, and R3 are monovalent hydrocarbon groups selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups comprising 1 to 12 carbon atoms, alkenyl groups comprising 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and aryl groups comprising 6 to 12 carbon atoms, the content of aryl groups as a proportion of all the monovalent hydrocarbon groups is in a range of 20 mol % to 80 mol %, subscripts a and b are positive numbers, and subscripts c, d, and e are 0 or positive numbers, having a weight average molecular weight within a range of 300 to 10,000, and in which the content of silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups is not more than 1 wt %.

Abstract: A novel carbosiloxane dendrimer is disclosed containing a radically polymerizable group in the molecule and which possesses excellent polymerization reactivity. The carbosiloxane dendrimer can be used to provide organic polymers as afforded by the polymerization of the carbosiloxane dendrimer either alone or with other organic monomers. The radically polymerizable group-functional carbosiloxane dendrimer with the general formula (R1 is C1 to C10 alkyl or aryl, R2 is a divalent organic group excluding C1 to C10 alkylene, b is 1 to 3, X1 is a silylalkyl group, and Y is a radically polymerizable group). Also, dendrimer-containing organic polymer as afforded by the polymerization of (A) the aforesaid carbosiloxane dendrimer and (B) radically polymerizable organic monomer.

Abstract: A flame-retardant polyolefin-type resin composition comprising (A) 100 weight parts polyolefin-type resin, (B) 30 to 200 weight parts powder of a hydrated metal compound, and (C) 0.01 to 50 weight parts branched organopolysiloxane with average unit formula RaSiO(4−a)/2 where each R is a selected from the group consisting of monovalent organic groups selected from the group consisting of C1 to C12 alkyl and C6 to C12 aryl and hydroxyl, wherein aryl constitutes from 50 to 100 mole % of the total monovalent organic groups and the hydroxyl content in each molecule is from 1 to 10 weight %, a is a number from 0.75 to 2.5, and the organopolysiloxane contains at least one RSiO3/2 siloxane unit in each molecule, where R is as previously described. The composition is useful as a flame-retardant coating on electrical cables.

Abstract: A suspension containing crosslinked silicone particles with a lower mean particle diameter and a better dispersion in certain organic resins is prepared by emulsifying a condensation crosslinkable silicone composition containing (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silanol groups per molecule and (B) a crosslinker, but no (C) condensation catalyst, in water using a surfactant. A tin (II) salt of an organic acid with no more than ten carbon atoms is then emulsified in water with a surfactant, and added as the component (C) to the emulsion of condensation crosslinkable silicone composition. This crosslinks the emulsion of condensation crosslinkable silicone composition.

Abstract: A silicone-containing polyimide resin, a silicone-containing polyamic acid, and methods for manufacturing these. More particularly, a silicone-containing polyimide resin with superior heat resistance and flexibility, a silicone-containing polyamic acid for which this polyimide resin is a raw material, and methods for manufacturing these.

Abstract: An efficient method is provided for producing water based coating compositions that are capable of forming highly scratch and abrasion resistant matte coatings in which crosslinked silicone particles are well dispersed. The method involves addition to a water based coating composition of a waterborne suspension of crosslinked silicone particles having an average diameter of 0.1-200 &mgr;m. The method is characterized in that the suspension is a waterborne crosslinked silicone particle suspension provided by effecting crosslinking of a condensation reaction crosslinkable silicone composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least two silanol groups in each molecule, (B) a crosslinker, and (C) a condensation reaction catalyst. The crosslinking is effected in the emulsified composition in an aqueous solution of an anionic surfactant.

Abstract: A highly weathering-resistant coating material exhibits an excellent water resistance and water repellency. The coating material contains a vinyl-type polymer that contains a pendant carbosiloxane dendrimer structure. The coating material is used on construction materials, buildings and structures undercoated with an organic coating material, automobiles, railroad rolling stock, ships, aircraft, and bridges, commercial and industrial plants, and electrical and electronic instruments and devices.

Abstract: A cosmetic raw material possesses excellent compounding stability in cosmetic products. The cosmetic raw material is produced from a vinyl-type polymer having a carbosiloxane dendrimer structure in its side molecular chain. The cosmetic raw material is composed of the vinyl-type polymer having a carbosiloxane dendrimer structure in its side molecular chain, and a solution or a dispersion of a liquid such as a silicone oil, organic oil, alcohol, or water.

Abstract: A water-based treatment agent for tissue paper suppresses any feeling of slipperiness or wetness in ordinary tissue paper and toilet paper so the paper has a dry touch, ample smoothness, and a clean, smooth, tactile impression. It also provides the paper with a superior softness. The water-based treatment agent consists of a silicone oil emulsion in which crosslinked silicone particles with a mean particle size of 0.01-100 &mgr;m are contained in silicone oil droplets with a mean particle size of 0.05-500 &mgr;m, which are dispersed in water. The particle size of the crosslinked silicone particles is smaller than the particle size of the silicone oil droplets.

Abstract: A cosmetic raw material provides uniform dispersions of silicone oils and crosslinked silicone particles in cosmetic products. The cosmetic products consist of the cosmetic raw material combined with other types of cosmetic raw materials. This provides pleasant sensations of touch with the fingers and skin, improved rubbing properties, and sensation in their use. The method of manufacturing the cosmetic products has a high efficiency. The cosmetic raw material is made from a silicone oil emulsion containing crosslinked silicone particles having an average diameter of 0.05-100 &mgr;m which are contained in silicone oil drops having an average diameter of 0.1-500 &mgr;m, the drops in turn being dispersed in water. The diameter of the crosslinked silicone particles is less than the diameter of the silicone oil drops.

Abstract: A water repellent for treating solids provides an durable and robust water repellency. The active ingredient in the water repellent is a pendant carbosiloxane dendrimer-functional vinyl-type polymer. A spray-formulated water repellent for treating solids contains 0.5 to 20 weight % of the pendant carbosiloxane dendrimer-functional vinyl-type polymer, 30 to 98.5 weight % of an organic solvent, and 1 to 50 weight % of a propellant gas.

Abstract: There is provided (i) a resin additive able to impart superior thermal shock resistance even in the case of resins that have absorbed moisture, (ii) a curable resin composition capable of forming a cured resin that has superior thermal shock resistance even after absorbing moisture, and (iii) a cured resin that has superior thermal shock resistance even after absorbing moisture. The resin additive consists of a powder with a mean particle size of 0.1 to 100 &mgr;m of silicone rubber. It has a moisture absorption rate of 0.20 weight percent or less after being treated for 20 hours at a temperature of about 121° C., a pressure of two atmospheres, and a relative humidity of 100 percent. The curable resin composition contains the resin additive, and the cured resin is formed by curing the curable resin composition.

Abstract: A polycarbonate containing repeating units (1) represented by the general formula (1), a polycarbonate molding produced by molding the polycarbonate, and an electrophotographic photoreceptor having a photosensitive layer which has a surface layer containing the polycarbonate: ##STR1## wherein R is an aliphatic unsaturation-free monovalent hydrocarbon group, R.sup.1 is a halogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group or an aryl group, X is an alkylene group or an alkyleneoxyalkylene group, X' is an alkylene group of 2 or more carbon atoms, an alkyleneoxyalkylene group or oxygen atom, a is an integer of 0 to 4, na is 0 or 1, nb is 1 or 2, nc is 1 or 2, provided na+nb+nc=3, n1, n2, n3 and n4 are 0 or an integer of 1 or more, provided n1+n2+n3+n4 is an integer of 0 to 450.

Abstract: A method for preparaing of an organofunctional organopentasiloxane which finds utility as a modifier for organic resins is disclosed, said method comprising:(I) reacting(A) a cyclotrisiloxane and(B) an .alpha.,.omega.-dihydrogendiorganodisiloxane in the presence of an(C) acid catalystto prepare an .alpha.,.omega.-dihydrogendiorganopentasiloxane having the formulaR.sub.2 HSiO(R.sub.2 SiO).sub.3 SiHR.sub.2wherein R independently represents a monovalent group free of aliphatic unsaturation selected from hydrocarbon or halogenated hydrocarbon groups; and(II) running an addition reaction in the presence of (D) a hydrosilylation catalyst between said .alpha.,.omega.-dihydrogendiorganopentasiloxane and (E) an organic compound containing a monovalent group selected from epoxy or phenol groups as well as an unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group. In a variation of the method, the .alpha.,.omega.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a binder carrier comprising at least magnetic particles and a binder resin. The binder resin contains a thermoplastic silicone-modified acrylic resin which is a copolymer of a polydiorgano-siloxane macromer having an acrylic functional group and a radical-polymerizable organic monomer.The binder carrier of the present invention a long-life binder carrier which eliminates the possibility of carrier deterioration due to toner components, such as a charge-controlling agent and an after-treatment agent, and which is less liable to deteriorate in its chargeability.

Abstract: A silicone emulsion contains cross-linked silicone particles in silicone oil drops dispersed in water. A method for the preparation of the emulsion, and a method for the preparation of a silicone composition with cross-linked silicone particles uniformly dispersed in a silicone oil, is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a silicon-containing polyimide resin comprising (I) 0.1 to 100 mole % of structural units represented by the formula: ##STR1## where Ar.sup.1 is a tetra valent organic group having at least one aromatic ring, R independently represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group free of aliphatic unsaturated bonds, X is selected from an alkyleneoxyalkylene or an alkylene group having 2 or more carbon atoms, Y is an oxygen atom, an alkyleneoxyalkylene group, or an alkylene group having 2 or more carbon atoms, l, m, n are each integers having a value of 1 to 10, p is an integer having a value of 1 to 80, and a is 0 or 1; and (II) 99.9 to 0 mole % of structural units represented by the formula: ##STR2## where Ar.sup.2 is a tetravalent organic group having at least one aromatic ring, and Ar.sup.3 is a divalent organic group having at least one aromatic group.

Abstract: A highly productive process for preparing cured silicone powder having a uniform particle size, in which a platinum-alkenylsilozane complex catalyst is added to a water-based dispersion of a silicone composition. The silicone composition is (i) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups in each molecule, and (ii) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule. The catalyst is added and dispersed in the form of liquid particles with an average particle size in volumetric particle size distribution in water of no more than one micron.