Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a coating composition capable of forming a coating film which can maintain its appearance and gloss over a long period and which has high film hardness and high flexibility and exhibits excellent adhesion with respect to an epoxy resin anticorrosive coating film. An acrylic polysiloxane resin coating composition of the invention includes (A) a silicone resin, (B) a compound having one or more functional groups capable of undergoing Michael addition reaction with an unsaturated double bond in an acryloyloxy group, and having one or more alkoxy groups bonded to silicon, (C) a trifunctional or polyfunctional aliphatic urethane acrylate oligomer having a cyclic structure, and (D) a bifunctional acrylate monomer having no ether structures (except an ether structure in an acryloyloxy group) and no aromatic rings, the mass ratio of the total amount of (A) and (B) to the total amount of any acrylate oligomer(s) and any acrylate monomer(s) being 40:60 to 70:30.

Abstract: Nanostructures and associated compositions, systems, and methods are provided. In some embodiments, a nanostructure may comprise polymers, intermolecular bonding groups, and a particle. The polymers may be associated with the particle and the intermolecular bonding groups may be associated with at least some of the polymers. In some embodiments, at least some of the intermolecular bonding groups may have a different chemical composition and/or chemical property than the polymers. In some embodiments, nanostructures may reversibly associate with each other via the intermolecular bonding groups to form a material. In some such cases, the intermolecular bonding groups on different nanostructures may reversibly associate with each other. In some embodiments, the nanostructures may be designed, such that the energy required to disassociate at least a portion of the nanostructures in the material is greater than the energy required to dissociate a single association between intermolecular bonding groups.

Abstract: A die attach paste composition comprising (a) an organosilicone resin; (b) a single crystal alumina filler; (c) a hardener; and (d) an inhibitor. By using single crystal alumina filler in a silicone based die attach paste, thermal conductivity and anti-yellowing properties are improved in comparison with other spherical alumina particles at the same filler loading content.

Abstract: An electrosurgical device coated an epoxy modified rigid silicone powder coating which includes a solvent-free hydroxyl functional solid phenyl silicone resin in the range of about 40% to about 60% parts per weight of the coating; a calcium metasilicate in the range of about 20% to about 40% parts per weight of the coating; an epoxy cresol novalac resin in the range of about 5% to about 15% parts per weight of the coating; an ultra-fine air micronized muscovite mica in the range of about 0% to about 10% parts per weight of the coating; a 60% active powder version of a methyl alkyl polysilaxane in the range of about 3% to about 7% parts per weight of the coating; a high temperature calcination of coprecipitated compound with manganese-copper-iron in the range of about 0% to about 10% parts per weight of the coating; an o-cresol novolac resin in the range of about 0.5% to about 3% parts per weight of the coating; and an acrylate copolymer in the range of about 0.5% to about 3% parts per weight of the coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a binding agent comprising an aqueous, film-forming, polymeric siloxane. The invention also relates to a coating agent that is produced using said binding agent and to a workpiece that is coated with said coating agent.

Abstract: Compositions for use in microelectronic applications: Ra comprises one or more multiple bonds, provided that, if Ra comprises more than one multiple bond, these multiple bonds are not in a conjugated configuration; and R1, R2, R3 are independently selected from alkoxyl, hydroxyl, halide, OC(O)R, OC(O)OR, wherein R is alkyl or a substituted alkyl; and Rb is selected from H or a saturated group comprising alkyl, alkylene, or alkylidene; and R4, R5, R6 are independently alkoxyl, hydroxyl, halide, OC(O)R, OC(O)OR, wherein R is alkyl or a substituted alkyl; and Rc comprises more than one multiple bond, and these multiple bonds are in a conjugated configuration; and R7, R8, R9 are independently alkoxyl, hydroxyl, halide, OC(O)R, OC(O)OR, wherein R is alkyl or a substituted alkyl; and R10, R11, R12, R13 are independently alkoxyl, hydroxyl, halide, OC(O)R, OC(O)OR, wherein R is alkyl or a substituted alkyl.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solution and to methods for producing the solution comprising propylfunctional alkaline siliconates, silicates and, optionally, the cocondensation products thereof.

Abstract: Solid alkali metal salts of organosilanols and/or their hydrolysis/condensation products are prepared by hydrolysis of organosilanes in water and in the presence of a basic alkali metal salt. The products contain predominately methyl and ethyl organic groups, and C4 or higher hydrocarbon groups as well. The solid salts effectively hydrophobe building materials, while being easily mixed with water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solution, in particular for pre-treating a hydrophilic surface for hydrophobization, comprising: I. at least one silane of the formula (1) where R1, R2, R3 independently of one another are selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, 2-methoxyethyl, propyl and i-propyl, butyl, benzyl m=0 or 1, n=3 to 12, p=1 or 2, and, for p=1, Y=a functional group selected from the group consisting of (meth)alkyl, (meth)acryloxy, mercapto, ureido, —NH—CH2—CH2-NR4R5 and —NR4R5 (where R4 and R5 independently of one another are selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, cycloalkyl), or, for p=2, Y=NH; and II. at least one second silane increasing the aging stability having no more than two carbon atoms bound to the silicon in a chain.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resist ink having superior acid-resistance and coupling property, the resist ink composed of 70% or less by weight of solvent, 10-15% by weight of base polymer, 10-15% by weight of tacktifier, 3% or less by weight of additive, and 1-10% by weight of coupling agent.

Abstract: There is provided a resist underlayer film forming composition for lithography for forming a resist underlayer film capable of being used as a hard mask or a bottom anti-reflective coating, or a resist underlayer film causing no intermixing with a resist and having a dry etching rate higher than that of the resist. A film forming composition comprising a silane compound having an onium group, wherein the silane compound having an onium group is a hydrolyzable organosilane having, in a molecule thereof, an onium group, a hydrolysis product thereof, or a hydrolysis-condensation product thereof. The composition uses as a resist underlayer film forming composition for lithography. A composition comprising a silane compound having an onium group, and a silane compound having no onium group, wherein the silane compound having an onium group exists in the whole silane compound at a ratio of less than 1% by mol, for example 0.01 to 0.95% by mol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorine-free composition for hydrophobizing porous mineral substrates and for producing a water repellent effect on the surface of the substrate, the composition being based on at least one hydrophobizing active substance and at least one hydrophobic metal oxide. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of such a composition and the use of this composition.

Abstract: Sol for the sol-gel coating of a surface, said sol comprising, in percent by weight: a)—3% to 30%, preferably 5% to 20%, more preferably 7% to 15%, especially 8% to 14%, more especially 10% to 13%, for example 10.8% or 12%, of at least one organometallic compound of zirconium, aluminium or titanium; b)—5% to 50%, preferably 5% to 40%, more preferably 10% to 40%, especially 15% or 20% to 30%, for example 22% or 23%, of at least one organosilane compound; c)—1% to 15%, preferably 2% to 10%, more preferably 3% to 8%, for example 5%, of at least one compound selected from acids, bases, glycols and ethoxyethanol; d)—the remainder to 100% of demineralized or distilled water; the total amount of a) and b) being greater than 30%, preferably greater than 31.2%; 31.5%; 32%; or 33%, more preferably greater than 35%, especially greater than 40%, more especially greater than 50%.

Abstract: A stable viscosity coating composition, a method of forming the stable viscosity coating composition and a method for using the stable viscosity coating composition in a micro-molding imprint lithographic process, such as Step and Flash Imprint Lithography is disclosed. The stable viscosity coating composition may include at least one vinyl ether having at least one vinyl ether group (—OCR?CR2), and a stabilizer, wherein the stabilizer may be 9-anthracenemethanol, a substituted 9-anthracenemethanol, phenothiazine, or a substituted phenothiazine. The coating composition may include a radiation sensitive photoacid generator (PAG). The method of forming the coating composition comprises combining at least one vinyl ether having at least one vinyl ether group (—OCR?CR2), and at least one stabilizer.

Abstract: A sulphur cement pre-composition, comprising sulphur, a first organosilane and a second organosilane, and a sulphur cement product comprising sulphur, a particulate inorganic material, a first organosilane and a second organosilane are disclosed. The first organosilane comprises one or more functional groups chosen from thiol, sulphide, amine or alkenyl groups. The second organosilane does not comprise any thiol, sulphide, amine or alkenyl groups. Processes for making the sulphur cement pre-composition and the sulphur cement product are also disclosed.

Abstract: A liquid silicone rubber coating composition exhibiting high adhesion for an airbag base fabric; a curtain airbag having a silicone rubber coating layer of the cured composition formed on at least one surface of the base fabric; and a method for producing such curtain airbag are provided. The composition comprises (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least 2 alkenyl groups bonded to the silicon atoms per molecule; (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least 2 structural units represented by formula (1) per molecule, the structural units being linked by a non-siloxane structural unit not containing SiH group; (C) an addition catalyst; (E) an organosilicon compound having an epoxy group and an alkoxy group bonded to the silicon atom in the molecule; and (F) a titanium compound and/or a zirconium compound; and preferably (D) a fine powder silica having a specific surface area of at least 50 m2/g.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sulphur cement precomposition, comprising sulphur and at least a polysulphide-containing organosilane in an amount of at least 0.3 wt % based on the weight of the total composition, which polysulphide-containing organosilane is of the general molecular formula: (X3Si)mH(2n+l?m)Cn-Sa-Cn?H(2n?+l?m?)(SiX?3)m? wherein a is an integer in the range of from 2 to 8, X and X? each are, independently, a hydrolysable group, n and n? each are, independently, an integer in the range of from 1 to 4, and m and m? each are, independently, an integer in the range of from 1 to (2n+1).

Abstract: A dry composition including at least one binder and at least one silicone oil with the following formula (I): in which: Z1 and Z2, identical or different, independently represent a terminal group selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom; a hydroxyl; a linear or branched, optionally substituted C1 to C12 alkyl; a linear or branched, optionally substituted C2 to C12 alkenyl radical; a linear or branched, optionally substituted C1 to C12 heteroalkyl; an optionally substituted C5 to C10 cycloalkyl radical; and an optionally substituted C6 to C18 aryl radical; R1 and R2, identical or different, independently represent a hydrogen atom; a hydroxyl; a linear or branched, optionally substituted C1 to C12 alkyl; a linear or branched, optionally substituted C2 to C12 alkenyl radical; a linear or branched, optionally substituted C1 to C12 heteroalkyl; an optionally substituted C5 to C10 cycloalkyl radical; or an optionally substituted C6 to C18 aryl radical; m and n, identical or different, independen

Abstract: A modified polyhedral polysiloxane obtained by hydrosilylation of an alkenyl group-containing polyhedral polysiloxane compound (a), a hydrosilyl group-containing compound (b), and a cyclic olefin compound (c) having one carbon-carbon double bond in its molecule.

Abstract: De-polluting, self-cleaning coating compositions are disclosed which comprise photocatalytic titanium dioxide and a binder comprising an epoxy siloxane polymer. The compositions produce durable, self-cleaning coatings with photocatalytic activity against pollutants in the air, such as NOx compounds.

Abstract: Compositions for use in microelectronic applications: Ra comprises one or more multiple bonds, provided that, if Ra comprises more than one multiple bond, these multiple bonds are not in a conjugated configuration; and R1, R2, R3 are independently selected from alkoxyl, hydroxyl, halide, OC(O)R, OC(O)OR, wherein R is alkyl or a substituted alkyl; and Rb is selected from H or a saturated group comprising alkyl, alkylene, or alkylidene; and R4, R5, R6 are independently alkoxyl, hydroxyl, halide, OC(O)R, OC(O)OR, wherein R is alkyl or a substituted alkyl; and Rc comprises more than one multiple bond, and these multiple bonds are in a conjugated configuration; and R7, R8, R9 are independently alkoxyl, hydroxyl, halide, OC(O)R, OC(O)OR, wherein R is alkyl or a substituted alkyl; and R10, R11, R12, R13 are independently alkoxyl, hydroxyl, halide, OC(O)R, OC(O)OR, wherein R is alkyl or a substituted alkyl.

Abstract: A composition for the production of an antireflection coating, comprising a condensate obtainable by the condensation of silicon compounds of the general formula RnSiX4-n (I) in which the X groups are the same or different and represent hydrolyzable groups or hydroxyl groups, the R groups are the same or different and represent non-hydrolyzable groups, and n is 0, 1, 2, or 3, wherein the composition comprises at least one polymeric agent controlling the rheology and at least one solvent with a boiling point of at least 150° C. The present invention also describes methods for the preparation and use of the present composition. In particular, the composition can be applied by screen printing methods on substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organoalkoxysilane compositions which comprise at least one organoalkoxysilane S, and at least one anhydrous surfactant T, where the weight fraction of all of the organoalkoxysilanes S is 33% by weight, based on the weight of the organoalkoxysilane composition, and where the ratio of the weight sum of all of the organoalkoxysilanes S to the weight sum of all of the anhydrous surfactants T (S:T) has a value of from 5:1 to 1:2.

Abstract: Silicone compositions that are cationically crosslinkable into hard, anti-mist/anti-fouling coatings, e.g., onto thermoplastic substrates, contain colloidal particles of non-functionalized silica and also: at least one crosslinkable and/or polymerizable silicone monomer, oligomer and/or polymer comprising: at least one structural unit of formula (I): Z1(R0)aSiO(3-a)/2??(I) in which: a=0, 1 or 2; the radicals R0, which may be identical or different when a>1, are each an alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, vinyl, or alkoxy radical, or a hydrogen atom; the radicals Z1, which may be identical or different when the number of units of formula (I) is greater than 1, are each an organic substituent comprising at least one epoxy and/or alkenyl ether and/or oxetane and/or dioxolane and/or carbonate reactive functional group; and a total number of silicon atoms per molecule at least equal to 2; and an effective amount of at least one cationic initiator; and optionally, at least one organic solvent.

Abstract: A siloxane based coating composition having excellent dyeability, abrasion resistance, glossiness and transparency, a preparation method thereof, and an optical lens coated by the coating composition are suggested. The siloxane based coating composition includes organo silane compound, inorganic oxide (H-index filler), solvent and a dyeing improving material. The dyeing improving material adopts nitric acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, silver nitrate, or the like. The siloxane based coating composition shows excellent dyeability owing to the dyeing improving material, excellent abrasion resistance owing to the organo silane compound, and excellent glossiness and transparency, so it may be applied as a coating film on a surface of a plastic lens such as optical lens, industrial safety lens and leisure-purpose goggle that require high transparency.

Abstract: Silicone compositions, particularly for the production of anti-fouling varnishes which may be applied to flexible or bulk supports to provide an anti-fouling silicone varnish for textiles coated with elastomeric silicones which is economical, adhesive, low-slip and glossy; these are crosslinked silicone compositions comprising: A. at least one alkenylsilane, B. at least one catalytic system which comprises: B/1 at least one organometallic condensation catalyst, B/2 at least one metal M chelate and/or one metal alkoxide of general formula M(OJ)n, wherein n=valence of M and J=linear or branched C1-C8 alkyl radical, M being selected from among: Ti, Zr, Ge and Al, C. at least one ultrafine filler, D. optionally, at least one arylsilane other than A. E. optionally, at least one other silane other than A. and other than D., F. optionally, at least one thickening agent and G. optionally, at least one functional additive.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an optically clear coating made from a composition comprising an epoxy-melamine resin. The coating is obtained on a metallic substrate and has a very rigid structure and a unique combination of properties that includes hydrophobicity/easy-to-clean, adhesion to bright chrome, abrasion resistance and chemical resistance.

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: A moisture-curable, silane-modified oil is disclosed. The silane-modified oil includes an unsaturated oil having at least one unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon chain per molecule of the unsaturated oil, and at least one hydrolysable silyl group grafted to the unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon chain. The silane-modified oil has a degree of unsaturation that is substantially similar that of the unsaturated oil. A process for forming the moisture-curable, silane-modified oil according to the disclosure includes reacting the unsaturated oil with an unsaturated hydrolysable silane in the presence of a free radical initiator. Also disclosed is a cured silane-modified oil which includes the reaction product of the silane-modified oil and water. Compositions according to the disclosure have relatively low viscosities (facilitating their application to a substrate) and have relatively high levels of silane grafting (resulting in non-leaching cured compositions with a high gel content).

Abstract: A thermally conductive silicone rubber composition comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane with the except of below-given components (C) and (E); (B) a thermally conductive filler; (C) a specific organopolysiloxane; (D) a curing agent; and (E) an organopolysiloxane composed of the following units: SiO4/2, R1R22SiO1/2, and R23SiO1/2 (wherein R1 is a univalent hydrocarbon group with an aliphatic, unsaturated bonds, R2 may designate the same or different univalent hydrocarbon groups that do not have aliphatic, unsaturated bonds.), said component (E) being used in an amount of 2 to 10 mass % per sum of components (A) and (E), demonstrates high flowability and good handling characteristics in spite of having a large content of thermally conductive filler and that demonstrates good adhesive properties and elongation and tensile strength in spite of the absence of reinforcing filler.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for imparting liquid repellency and dry soil resistance to fibers. The compositions are composed of (a) a silsesquioxane, (b) a wax, (c) a surfactant, and (b) water. Also disclosed are kits comprising (a) a first aqueous composition comprising a silsesquioxane and a first surfactant and (b) a second aqueous composition comprising a wax and a second surfactant. Finally, fibers and articles treated with the compositions and methods described herein are provided.

Abstract: A method of making a composite coating includes the steps of: adding a proper quantity of inorganic metal salt into an organic dissolvent to form a first mixed solution and then stirring the first mixed solution for 30-60 minutes; adding a proper quantity of SiO2 precursor into the first mixed solution to form a second mixed solution and then stirring the second mixed solution for 30-60 minutes; adding a proper quantity of catalyzer and water into the second mixed solution for being reacted with each other so as to form a coating solution via being stirred for 4-8 hours; and putting the coating solution under the room temperature for 24 hours so as to obtain the composite coating. A product formed with the foregoing composite coating includes a base body and a layer of composite protective film formed by the composite coating on surfaces of the base body.

Abstract: A porous organosilica glass (OSG) film consists of a single phase of a material represented by the formula SivOwCxHyFz, where v+w+x+y+z=100%, v is from 10 to 35 atomic %, w is from 10 to 65 atomic %, x is from 5 to 30 atomic %, y is from 10 to 50 atomic % and z is from 0 to 15 atomic %, wherein the film has pores and a dielectric constant less than 2.6. The film is provided by a chemical vapor deposition method in which a preliminary film is deposited from organosilane and/or organosiloxane precursors and pore-forming agents (porogens), which can be independent of, or bonded to, the precursors. The porogens are subsequently removed to provide the porous film. Compositions, such as kits, for forming the films include porogens and precursors. Porogenated precursors are also useful for providing the film.

Abstract: The heat radiation from a glass to the space inside can be prevented by adding 0.001 to 10% by weight of a silane coupling agent represented by the following general formula (I) (wherein X is a group reactive or compatible with organic materials. R1, R2, and R3 are, each independently, OH or a group capable of generating a silanol upon hydrolysis and they may be same or different each other) to deionized water having a total anion content of 700 mgCaCO3/L or lower to prepare a water-based heat-radiation-preventive coating material for glasses, by applying said coating material on one side of a glass substrate to form a heat-radiation-preventive coating film and by disposing the coated glass substrate so that the coating film side faces the space inside.

Abstract: An adhesion promoter comprising a silane compound and at least one of (1) a release agent, or (2) an adhesive, and methods of applying the adhesion promoter.

Abstract: Substrates with a biofilm-inhibiting coating comprising an inorganic condensate modified with organic groups, at least some of the organic groups of the condensate containing fluorine atoms and the coating comprising copper colloids or silver colloids.

Abstract: To provide an imprinting mold, of which a coating layer formed on its surface is hardly susceptible to peeling, and a process for its production. An imprinting mold comprising a mold body and a coating layer made of a release agent, formed on the surface of the mold body, wherein the release agent contains a compound of the following formula (1), and a process for its production: wherein R is Rf—X—, both R are the same group, Rf is a perfluoroalkyl group, X is at least one member selected from —(OC3F6)—, —(OC2F4)— and —(OCF2)—, provided that the sum of such units is at least 1, Y is an organic group, is an average of n is from 2 to 10, Z is —Si(R1)m(R2)3-m, R1 is a hydroxyl group or a hydrolysable group, R2 is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group, and m is from 1 to 3.

Abstract: A method of making a composite coating includes the steps of: adding a proper quantity of inorganic metal salt into an organic dissolvent to form a first mixed solution and then stirring the first mixed solution for 30-60 minutes; adding a proper quantity of SiO2 precursor into the first mixed solution to form a second mixed solution and then stirring the second mixed solution for 30-60 minutes; adding a proper quantity of catalyzer and water into the second mixed solution for being reacted with each other so as to form a coating solution via being stirred for 4-8 hours; and putting the coating solution under the room temperature for 24 hours so as to obtain the composite coating. A product formed with the foregoing composite coating includes a base body and a layer of composite protective film formed by the composite coating on surfaces of the base body.

Abstract: A passivating coupling material for, on the one hand, passivating a dielectric layer in a semiconductor device, and on the other hand, for permitting or at least promoting liquid phase metal deposition thereon in a subsequent process step. In a particular example, the dielectric layer may be a porous material having a desirably decreased dielectric constant k, and the passivating coupling material provides steric shielding groups that substantially block the adsorption and uptake of ambient moisture into the porous dielectric layer. The passivating coupling materials also provides metal nucleation sides for promoting the deposition of a metal thereon in liquid phase, in comparison with metal deposition without the presence of the passivating coupling material. The use of a liquid phase metal deposition process facilitates the subsequent manufacture of the semiconductor device.

Abstract: Dispersion of fumed silica comprising a silanized, structurally modified silica and a solvent. It is used for producing coating materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition using a catalyst for selective catalytic reduction for the removal of nitrogen oxides from the exhaust gas, a catalytic module element for selective catalytic reduction and a catalytic module for selective catalytic reduction for the removal of nitrogen oxides, and more specifically to a catalytic module element in which and a catalytic module element for selective catalytic reduction in which a plurality of plate-type or waveform glass fiber sheets on which the coating layer of a catalyst for selective catalytic reduction are formed, are repeatedly laminated and a catalytic module for casing the catalytic module element. According to the present invention, the production process is simple, economical and productive and the catalytic module element for selective catalytic reduction is excellent not only in decomposition efficiency of nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gas, but also in durability, economic efficiency and thermal shock resistance.

Abstract: A coating composition is provided which includes an adhesion promoter or a crosslinker silane which, upon hydrolysis, of its hydrolyzable sites, produces a reduced amount of volatile organic compound compared to that produced by the hydrolysis of a silane possessing an equivalent number of hydrolyzable sites all of which are hydrolyzable alkoxy groups.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and composition for providing chemically-resistant roughened copper surfaces suitable for subsequent multilayer lamination. In one embodiment, a smooth copper surface is contacted with an adhesion promoting composition under conditions effective to provide a roughened copper surface, the adhesion promoting composition comprising an oxidizer, a pH adjuster, a topography modifier, and a sulfur-containing coating stabilizer. In another embodiment, a smooth copper surface is contacted with an adhesion promoting composition under conditions effective to provide a roughened copper surface, the adhesion promoting composition comprising an oxidizer, a pH adjuster, and a topography modifier. Then, in a subsequent step, the roughened copper surface is contacted with an acid resistance promoting composition.

Abstract: An insulating film-forming composition comprising: at least one of a compound represented by formula (1) as defined in the specification, a hydrolysate and a condensate thereof; and at least one solvent, wherein the at least one solvent contains an organic solvent(s) having a boiling point of 85 to 250° C. in an amount of 25 mass % or more; a method for producing an insulating film by using the composition; and the insulating film.

Abstract: Disclosed is medical equipment, the surface of which being at least partially provided with a coating which is provided by means of a sol-gel process. By applying such coating staining of the medical equipment by iodine-containing agents is prevented. The sol-gel coating can be cured at a curing temperature of 80° C. or lower. The medical equipment can, for example, comprise a tabletop of a diagnostic system.

Abstract: The compound is a silane surface treatment agent and is useful for modifying the surfaces of silicon oxide and other metal oxides with hexafluorodimethyl carbinol functional groups. Additionally provided is a surface treatment procedure that effectively bonds it and other alkoxysilanes via homogeneous and heterogeneous amine catalysis onto metal oxide surfaces.

Abstract: A process including forming a siloxane oligomer from a mixture including at least one alkoxysilane, at least one phase transfer catalyst, and water, and adding at least one latent curing catalyst to the siloxane oligomer to form a coating composition is described. Also described is a process for producing a rapidly cured abrasion resistant coating, including providing a coating composition including a siloxane oligomer and a thermal latent curing catalyst, applying the coating composition to an article, and curing the coating composition for less than about 10 minutes to form a coating that has a Bayer ratio of abrasion resistance of at least about 2.0. A coating composition including at least one siloxane oligomer, at least one phase transfer catalyst, and at least one latent curing catalyst is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for producing abrasion-resistant and alkali-resistant layers or moulded bodies having a low-energy surface, said composition comprising a) a hardenable binder system containing at least one organic polymer or oligomer comprising at least one functional group, or a precursor thereof, b) at least one fluorine-containing polymer or oligomer containing at least one functional group that can react with a functional group of the binder system, and c) inorganic particles, and to the products thus obtained. The coatings and moulded bodies obtained are especially suitable for surfaces to be kept clean.

Abstract: A stable suspension of ethylpolysilicate nanoparticles having a size of between about 5 nm and 120 nm are in water and stabilized with between about 0.05 and 5 weight percent tetraalkylammonium hydroxide. The particles are between about 95% and 99.5% hydrolyzed and have superior removal rates when used in chemical mechanical polishing. A process for making ethylpolysilicate nanoparticles includes the step of adding reverse osmosis water and 25% tetramethylammonium hydroxide and ammonium hydroxide to a reactor, agitating the mixture and heating the mixture to about 80° C. Tetraethylalkoxy silane is added to the mixture and the mixture stirred and hydrolyzed. Ethanol is then removed. The mixture was then subjected to a vacuum to remove additional distillate. The material left in the reactor was then transferred to a plastic drum.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method of making a composition in which a silane having an unsaturated group and a silane having an aromatic group are hydrolyzed. In this method the more highly reactive silane is continuously added during the hydrolysis reaction of the less reactive silane. The composition can be used in the fabrication of microelectronic devices, particularly as hardmasks or etchstops.