Abstract: An article having a predetermined surface configuration, such as an optical element having fine irregularities in the surface which has high heat resistance, small heat shrinkage at the time of molding a film and high dimensional stability, and a production process therefor. The article having a predetermined surface configuration is produced by setting a composition comprising a compound which contains a dimethylsiloxane skeleton having at least three recurring units and at least one polymerizable organic group in the molecule between and in contact with the surface of a substrate and the molding surface of a mold in the form of a film, applying at least one of heat and ultraviolet radiation to the composition, removing the mold, and heating as required to form a film having a surface configuration which is the inversion of the surface configuration of the mold on the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed a resin solution, comprising (a) about 0.1 solids wt % to about 50 solids wt % of an organosiloxane resin comprising the formula (RSiO3/2)x(R′SiO3/2)y, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of C4-C24 alkyl, C4-C24 alkenyl, C4-C24 alkoxy, C8-C24 alkenoxy, and C4-C24 substituted hydrocarbon; R′ is selected from the group consisting of —H, C1-C4 unsubstituted hydrocarbon, and C1-C4 substituted hydrocarbon; x is from about 5 mole % to about 75 mole %; y is from about 10 mole % to about 95 mole %; and x+y is at least about 40 mole %; and (b) about 50 solids wt % to about 99.9 solids wt % of a resin comprising at least about 90 mole % of the formula HSiO3/2.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sensor element having a sensor substrate and a sensing portion supported by the sensor substrate. A resin film is provided between the sensor substrate and the sensing portion. The resin film has a high heat resistance to the temperature of the fabrication process and the use of sensor element, has excellent coverage of a three-dimensional structure, has a flat surface, applies a low stress to the sensing portion, is formed at low temperature, and prevents the sensing portion from being adversely affected in its fabrication process.

Abstract: An alkylsiloxane-containing epoxy resin composition can suitably be used as water-repellent agent or a water-repellent coating to be advantageously applied to areas that are apt to be brought into contact with solutions and substances containing one or more than one components that can damage the film forming property and the adhesion of an ordinary water-repellent agent. The resin composition comprises at least an alkylsiloxane-containing epoxy resin having two or more than two alkylsiloxane groups and two or more than two cyclic aliphatic epoxy groups in a molecule and a cationic polymerization catalyst.

Abstract: This invention relates to radiation curable compositions comprising an alkenyl ether functional polyisobutylene, a cationic photoinitiator, and a miscible reactive diluent selected from specified organic vinyl ether compounds, epoxy functional compounds, or compounds having the formula R8Xb, wherein R8 is a non-silicon containing organic group, X is an organic group containing at-least one acrylate functional group, and b has a value of 1-3. The radiation curable compositions exhibit a low cure energy, have a high moisture vapor barrier, high damping characteristics, and a high refractive index, and provide a barrier to corrosive vapors and have maintained or enhanced modulus, tensile strength, and toughness.

Abstract: The invention provides a sensor element having a sensor substrate and a flat sensor portion supported by the sensor substrate in which the surface of the flat sensing portion is covered with a silicone resin film. The silicone resin film is excellent in step coverage of the flat sensing portion, having low stress applied to the sensing portion, can be formed at low temperature and can prevent the sensing portion from being effected with adverse influence even in the fabrication steps.

Abstract: This invention relates to radiation curable compositions comprising an alkenyl ether functional polyisobutylene, a cationic photoinitiator, and a miscible reactive diluent selected from specified organic vinyl ether compounds or compounds having the formula R8Xb, wherein R8 is a non-silicon containing organic group, X is an organic group containing at-least one acrylate functional group, and b has a value of 1-3. The radiation curable compositions exhibit a low cure energy, have a high moisture vapor barrier, high damping characteristics, and a high refractive index, and provide a barrier to corrosive vapors and have maintained or enhanced modulus, tensile strength, and toughness.

Abstract: There are disclosed a releasing sheet which comprises a sheet like substrate and a cured layer placed thereon of an addition reaction type silicone composition containing a photosensitizer, characterized in that the cured layer is formed by heat treating a layer of an addition reaction type silicone composition containing at least one photosensitizer selected from the group consisting of &agr;-hydroxy ketones (e.g. 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenylpropane-1-one, 1-[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-phenyl]-2-hydroxy-2-methylpropane-1-one and 1-hydroxycyclohexy-phenyl-ketone) and &agr;-diketone dialkyl acetals (e.g. benzyldimethyl acetal), followed by treatment with ultraviolet ray irradiation; and a process for efficiently producing the releasing sheet in extremely high productivity. The layer of an addition reaction type silicone composition has favorable adhesiveness to the substrate and non-migration property, and thus the objective releasing sheet has excellent releasability and exceptionally high flatness.

Abstract: A surface treatment composition of the present invention comprises (A) urethaneacrylate oligomer, (B) acrylate based monomer, (C) photoinitiator, (D) silicon additive, and (E) silica matting agent. The present invention provides a surface treatment composit on in which imparts beneficial properties to urethaneacrylate decorative floor coverings, including urethaneacrylates formed from soft type urethaneacrylate oligomer, hard type urethaneacrylate oligomer a and a mixture of soft type and hard type urethaneacrylate oligomer The stain resistance of a decorative floor covering in which a surface treating sub-layer is formed by UV curing after an above surface treatment composition is coated is excellent.

Abstract: Intermetal dielectric (IMD) and interlevel dielectric (ILD) that have dielectric constants (K) ranging from 2.0 to 2.6 are prepared from plasma or photon assisted CVD (PACVD) or transport polymerization (TP). The low K dielectric (LKD) materials are prepared from PACVD or TP of some selected siloxanes and F-containing aromatic compounds. The thin films combine barrier and adhesion layer functions with low dielectric constant functions, thus eliminating the necessity for separate adhesion and barrier layers, and layers of low dielectric constant. The LKD materials disclosed in this invention are particularly useful for <0.18 &mgr;m ICs, or when copper is used as conductor in future ICs.

Abstract: Silicone compositions are disclosed which exhibit excellent adherence to magnesium-based substrates such as magnesium alloys and which exhibit excellent resistance to organic solvents. These compositions include at least one polymerizable silicone component, at least one amino-containing silane adhesion promoter which enhances adhesion of the composition to magnesium-based substrates, and at least one viscosity modifier, which enhances the resistance of the compositions to organic solvents. Methods of making these compositions, articles of manufacture including these compositions, and a method for providing enhanced adhesion to magnesium-based substrates using these compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for forming a self aligned pattern on an existing pattern on a substrate comprising applying a coating of the masking material to the substrate; and allowing at least a portion of the masking material to preferentially attach to portions of the existing pattern. The pattern is comprised of a first set of regions of the substrate having a first atomic composition and a second set of regions of the substrate having a second atomic composition different from the first composition. The first set of regions may include one or more metal elements and the second set of regions may include a dielectric. The masking material may comprise a polymer containing a reactive grafting site that selectively binds to the portions of the pattern.

Abstract: A method of modifying a polymeric surface of a substrate including: (iii) providing the polymeric surface with functional groups; and (iv) contacting the surface with (a) a polyamine compound reactive with the surface functional groups said polyamine comprising at least four amine groups including at least two amine groups selected from primary and secondary amine groups and (b) a crosslinking agent reactive with the polyamine; to provide a crosslinked network grafted to the substrate surface.

Abstract: An antireflective coating may be formed on visible light transmitting materials. The antireflective coating may a stack of two coating layers. The first coating layer may be formed from a composition that includes a metal alkoxide. The first coating layer may be cured by the application of ultraviolet light or heat. The second coating layer may be formed from a second composition that includes an initiator and an ethylenically substituted monomer. The second composition may be cured by the application of ultraviolet light. The antireflective coatings may be applied to a plastic lens or a plastic lens mold.

Abstract: A single component liquid heat-curable adhesive formulation that is stable at room temperature. The formulation includes from about 5 to about 70 wt % of at least one acrylate monomer, from about 5 to about 94 wt % of an acrylate oligomer, and from about 0.1 to about 10 wt % of a thermal initiator selected from the group consisting of diacyl peroxides, benzoyl peroxides and peroxy esters. A photo initiator may be included thereby rendering the stable liquid formulation to be both heat-curable and UV-curable.

Abstract: A method for applying wear protection layers including the steps of depositing a wear protection matrix with the aid of a PECVD method, and incorporating optically functional inclusions in the form of particles or intermediate layers with the aid of a PVD process. The chemistry of the inclusion is influenced by the process gas of the PECVD deposition and/or the matrix layer. In an example embodiment of the present invention, the optical functionality consists in UV protection of plastics by dispersion, absorption, or reflection of the UV component of the light.

Abstract: Radiation-curing coating systems which contain a silanized silica, where the silane is hexamethyldisilazane, 3-methacryloxypropyltrialkoxysilane and/or glycidyloxypropyltrialkoxysilane as the silanizing agent. The radiation-curing coating systems can be used for coating derived timber boards, solid wood, wood veneers, parquet, decorative papers, decorative films, thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics, mineral and polymeric glasses, metals (for example aluminium, high-grade steel, phosphated, chromated and galvanized steel sheets, copper), lacquered surfaces, printing inks and leather.

Abstract: There is disclosed a sheet coated with a first silicone compound having a certain surface tension and a second silicone compound having a lower surface tension than the first silicone compound so that only the second silicone compound appears on the sheet surface or the second silicone compound appears on the sheet surface more than the first silicone compound. The sheet thus coated with the silicone compounds are highly water-repellent and highly effective in preventing adhesion of protein-containing stains. Moreover, it is highly resistant to friction so that the above effects can be maintained for a long period of time.

Abstract: By blending novel organosiloxane polymers of the invention with a crosslinking agent and a photoacid generator, photo-curable resin compositions are formulated which can be exposed to radiation in a broad wavelength range and readily form a thin film without oxygen attack. From the compositions, fine patterns having improved dry etching resistance can be formed. Cured coatings of the compositions having improved substrate adhesion, heat resistance, and electrical insulation are suitable as a protective film for electric and electronic parts.

Abstract: The process for applying a thermally attached lubricating coating on an interior wall of a cylindrical medicinal container includes applying a thermally attachable lubricant to an interior wall of the container; uniformly spreading or homogenizing the applied lubricant on the wall to form a lubricating coating and thermally attaching the lubricating coating by irradiating the lubricating coating with infrared radiation selectively in a cylindrical region of the container at elevated temperatures above a maximum operating temperature of the container. The apparatus for performing the process includes an insertable spraying device for applying the thermally attachable lubricant (3) to the interior wall of the container (1) from a supply reservoir; a device for homogenizing the lubricant to form the lubricating coating (4) and a rod-shaped infrared radiation source (5) insertable into an interior space of the container.

Abstract: The invention disclosed includes a coating composition for siliceous surfaces. The coating includes at least one component from the group consisting of poly(alkoxy)silane, poly(halo)silane, alkoxysilane, halosilane, and mixtures thereof and a catalyst compound which generates a proton to hydrolyze the component when exposed to radiation. Preferably, the catalyst is a photo-acid. The invention also includes a method of coating the optical fiber. The aforementioned coating is applied to an exterior surface of the fiber. A proton is generated to promote the hydrolysis of the component. The invention further includes a method of accelerating adhesion between the exterior surface of the article and the coating. The inventive coating is applied to the surface of the fiber and the coating is exposed to a radiation source.

Abstract: A process for making a multiple-layer elastomer-coated member, includes applying a coating of an elastomeric material to a supporting metallic substrate; and curing the elastomeric material by exposure to radiant energy in a radiant energy curing apparatus.

Abstract: A radiation-curable release composition comprises: (a) from about 50 to about 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane of the formula (I)  wherein R is CH2═CH—C(O)—O—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—O—CH2—CH2—CH2—, n is 5 to 15, and p is 50 to 150; (b) from 0 to about 50 parts by weight of one or more organopolysiloxanes comprising organopolysiloxanes selected from the group consisting of those of formulae (II) and (III)  wherein R is CH2═CH—C(O)—O—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—O—CH2—CH2—CH2—, m is 1 to 10, and q is 151 to 300; and  wherein R is CH2═CH—C(O)—O—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—O—CH2—CH2—CH2—, and r is 20 to 500; (c) from 0 to about 10 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane of formula (IV)  wherein R is CH2═CH—C(O)—O—CH2—CH(OH

Abstract: A silicon-containing polymer having a tetrafunctional siloxane portion as the basic skeleton, and containing a carboxylic acid group-containing triorganosiloxane portion and a carboxylic acid derivative group-containing triorganosiloxane portion in a specific proportion. It may be advantageously used as a negative non-chemical amplification resist polymer or a positive chemical amplification resist polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating for an optical fiber. The coating includes a monomer. The monomer includes an oxyglycidyl (meth)acrylate component. A coating with the monomeric component has exhibited an excellent polymerization rate. The present invention also relates to methods of making such optical fibers coated in accordance with the invention and the coated glass article.

Abstract: The process comprises, (a) adding to a polymerizable composition containing a component A comprising at least one silane compound containing at least one epoxy group and at least two alkoxy groups directly bonded to the Si atom of the molecule or hydrolysate thereof and a component B comprising fine particles of silica, an effective amount of at least one cationic photopolymerization initiator and an effective amount of at least one thermal polymerization catalyst, (b) coating at least one surface of the substrate with the composition resulting from step (a), (c) submitting the coated substrate to a photopolymerization step for pre-curing the coating layer; and thereafter, (d) submitting the substrate with the pre-cured coating layer thereon to a thermal curing at a predetermined temperature and for a predetermined time to complete curing of the coating layer.

Abstract: Ultraviolet rays are radiated over a lubricant film formed on the surface of a recording medium such as a hard disk. The recording medium is then subjected to exposure to a bases. The radiation of the ultraviolet rays allows the lubricant film to uniformly spread over the surface of the recording medium. The repellency can be enhanced over the surface of the recording medium. The friction can be reduced on the recording medium. Moreover, when the recording medium is exposed to the base, organic acid existing on the surface of the recording medium and/or in the lubricant film can be transformed into salt. The organic acid can be washed off or removed from the surface of the recording medium and/or out of the lubricant film in this manner. Less organic acid greatly contributes to prevention of generation of corrosion mounds on the recording medium over a longer period.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for combating the appearance of mist (misting) during the coating of flexible supports with at least one liquid silicone (RTV polyaddition) composition which is a precursor of silicone coating(s) using a roll coating device operating at high speed. The targeted aim is to increase the speed of appearance of the misting and subsequently to improve the appearance, the coverage and the mechanical properties of the silicone coating and industrial hygiene. For this, use is made of a liquid coating composition obtained by mixing: a silicone phase comprising one or more POSs (A) and optionally one or more (crosslinking) compound(s) (B), the viscosity &eegr; of which at 25° C. is between 100 and 800 mPa·s; with 1 to 10% by weight of noncellulose antimist particles (talc, silica, kaolin, TiO2), the D50 (in &mgr;m) of which is: 0.01≦D50≦2; and optionally with a liquid (D)—water/solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrically conductive coating that is producible by hydrolytic condensation of a mixture comprising at least one silicon compound of the general formula SiXnR(4−n) (I), wherein at least one of the groups R is a mercapto-substituted alkyl or aryl group; and a compound of the general formula ZaSiYbR(a−4−b) (II), wherein the group Z is a quaternary ammonium salt, for example. Said coating is particularly suitable for toner transfer drums, and exhibits high scratch resistance and good adhesion to the substrate.

Abstract: A single component liquid heat-curable adhesive formulation that is stable at room temperature. The formulation includes from about 5 to about 70 wt % of at least one acrylate monomer, from about 5 to about 94 wt % of an acrylate oligomer, and from about 0.1 to about 10 wt % of a thermal initiator selected from the group consisting of diacyl peroxides, benzoyl peroxides and peroxy esters. A photo initiator may be included thereby rendering the stable liquid formulation to be both heat-curable and UV-curable.

Abstract: A ceramer composition is provided that comprises a plurality of colloidal inorganic oxide particles and a free-radically curable binder precursor. The free-radically curable binder precursor comprises a fluorochemical component that further comprises at least two free-radically curable moieties and at least one fluorinated moiety. By virtue of the inclusion of the fluorochemical component, the ceramer compositions of the present invention can be used to provide ceramer composites and ceramer composite structures with excellent stain, oil and/or water repellency characteristics as well as a high level of abrasion resistance and hardness.

Abstract: A substrate for ultra high-density GMR recording is produced by patterning a solgel layer on the substrate. The resulting recording medium is capable of providing a controlled movement of the head on the substrate of a magnetic disk and exhibits improved flying stability, glide performance, reliability, tribology and long term durability for providing zero glide hits.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for treating a metallic surface, other than a clean aluminum or aluminum alloy surface, which comprises treating the surface with an organosilane and exposing the surface to a laser.

Abstract: A method for forming an interlayer dielectric film includes the step of forming the interlayer dielectric film out of an organic/inorganic hybrid film by plasma-polymerizing a source material, including an organosilicon compound, at a relatively high pressure within an environment containing nitrogen gas as a dilute gas.

Abstract: An anodized micro-pore aluminum tag bearing indicia thereon wherein the micro-pore anodized aluminum has its micro-pores filled with the cured reside of a composition, which contains silicone resin having pendant groups selected from one or more of methyl groups or phenyl groups. The composition in the micro-pores was cured to a degree effective for marking by blackening thereof with a, e.g., CO2, laser beam, in the form of indicia thereon. The surface of the tag preferably is substantially free of said composition. The method for treating the surface of the anodized micro-pore aluminum tag for forming indicia thereon commences by applying the composition to the surface. Excess of the composition from the surface is removed to leave composition resident in said micro-pores. The composition in the micro-pores then is at least partially cured. A laser then can create the indicia by blackening the composition in the micro-pores.

Abstract: A coating liquid for forming a silica-containing film with a low-dielectric constant, which enables the formation of a low-density film having a dielectric constant as low as 3 or less and being excellent not only in resistance of oxygen plasma and in process adaptation but also in adhesion to a substrate and in film strength, is provided. A substrate coated with the silica-containing film having the above characteristics, which is obtained by the use of the above coating liquid, is further provided.

Abstract: Cyclopentadienylplatinum (IV) compounds having C7-20 aromatic radical substitution on the cyclopentadienyl ring have been found to impart enhanced cure speed and shelf-life stability to irradiation-curable silicone mixtures.

Abstract: An anodized micro-pore aluminum tag bearing indicia thereon wherein the micro-pore anodized aluminum has its micro-pores filled with the cured reside of a composition, which contains silicone resin having pendant groups selected from one or more of methyl groups or phenyl groups. The composition in the micro-pores was cured to a degree effective for marking by blackening thereof with a, e.g., CO2, laser beam, in the form of indicia thereon. The surface of the tag preferably is substantially free of said composition. The method for treating the surface of the anodized micro-pore aluminum tag for forming indicia thereon commences by applying the composition to the surface. Excess of the composition from the surface is removed to leave composition resident in said micro-pores. The composition in the micro-pores then is at least partially cured. A laser then can create the indicia by blackening the composition in the micro-pores.

Abstract: A novel chemical adsorbate compound capable of forming a monomolecular thin film is provided. The chemical adsorbate compound is transparent and stable in the visible light range, and has a photosensitive group which causes a photochemical reaction in the ultraviolet light range. Utilizing the chemical adsorbate compound, a liquid crystal alignment film is also provided. The liquid crystal alignment film has an excellent thermal stability and alignment control performance. Utilizing liquid crystal alignment film, a liquid crystal display device is further provided. The liquid crystal display device achieves wide viewing angles and clear display images at small driving voltages. These are achieved by, as one example, providing a chemical adsorbate compound including a chalcone derivative having a COO group at the 4′ position in the chalcone skeleton and an —SiX3 group, where X is a halogen, at the molecular end adjacent to the COO group.

Abstract: A curable composition is disclosed that is useful for securing color coded optical fibers in a matrix of an optical fiber cable. The matrix material can be stripped from the individual fibers without removing the color coding associated with the individual fibers. The matrix material is also resistant to solvents used in the stripping process.

Abstract: An apparatus for curing silicone rubber is constructed so as to perform a heating process and a curing process in a very short time without degradation of characteristics in piezoelectric elements so as to improve productivity. A piezoelectric component having uncured silicone rubber coated on the external peripheral surface thereof is held in a jig having a property of reflecting far infrared rays. The uncured silicone rubber coated on the external peripheral surface of the piezoelectric component is irradiated with far infrared rays by a far infrared panel heater so as to cure the silicone rubber.

Abstract: Radiation-curable compositions containing linear organopolysiloxanes bearing (meth)acryloxy groups and a photosensitizer are useful for release coatings particularly release coatings with enhanced adhesion to the substrate onto which they are coated, for example those used for adhesives such as pressure sensitive adhesive labels.

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Abstract: A method for fabricating silicone elastomer stamps with hydrophilic surfaces is provided. The concept of polymer grafting is used to produce the stamps. The stamps thus produced have the great advantage that grafting of a thin hydrophilic polymer on a hydrophobic PDMS surface can render PDMS stamps permanently hydrophilic. With such stamps it becomes possible to print aqueous or highly polar inks reproducibly over days and weeks.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of cross-linkable silicone compositions for fast, economical and simple impregnation and/or varnishing of flat joints (e.g. cylinder head gaskets). More precisely it concerns the use of silicone compositions cross-linkable under UV radiation, by cationic process and in the presence of specific phoinitiators selected among onium borates or organometallic complexes, of which the borate counter-anions contain at least a boron bound to at least a substituted phenyl (Me, F). The silicone liquid precursor is a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) substituted by cross-linking functional groups, by cationic process (Gfp) under UV of the epoxy of vinyloxy type. These Gfp are present at the rate of 0.15 to 2.0 pr kg of PDMS. The invention also relates to the method for impregnating/varnishing flat joints (e.g. cylinder head gaskets) using the specific PDMS composition+photoinitiator of borate type as well as the treated joints and the composition themselves.

Abstract: A method of applying a protective coating to a touch screen panel. A coating material which cures at an elevated temperature is applied to a touch screen panel on at least one surface thereof. The panel is then heated to a temperature which does not adversely affect the panel by irradiating the panel imparting energy to the coating material to more fully cure the coating material in a shorter time period without damaging the panel.

Abstract: The invention relates to an inorganic polymer material based on tantalum oxide, notably with a high refractive index and mechanically resistant to abrasion, its method of manufacture, in particular making use of precursors based on chlorinated derivatives of tantalum, and optical materials such as antiglare materials and reflecting materials manufactured from this material.

Abstract: A transparent coated molded product comprising a transparent synthetic resin substrate and two or more transparent cured material layers provided on at least one part of the surface of the transparent synthetic resin substrate, wherein an inner layer in contact with the outermost layer of the two or more transparent cured material layers is an abrasion-resistant layer which is a cured material of an active energy ray-curable coating agent (A) containing a polyfunctional compounds (a) having at least 2 active energy ray-curable polymerizable functional groups and the outermost layer is a silica layer which is a cured material of a curable coating agent (B) of polysilazane or a curable coating agent (B) containing polysilazane.

Abstract: Printable sheets such as business forms and adhesive play mats having removable labels integrated therein are produced by applying pressure-sensitive adhesive directly to the base sheet of the printable sheet without a paper backing and encapsulating the adhesive with a solid silicone layer. The base sheet is die cut or perforated in regions where the adhesive is applied to define removable labels.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating composition which comprises at least one silicon compound (A) which has at least one radical which is bonded directly to Si, is not able to be separated hydrolytically and contains an epoxy group, a particulate material (B) which is selected from among oxides, oxide hydrates, nitrides and carbides of Si, Al and B and of transition metals and has a particle size within the range 1 to 100 nm, a Si, Ti, Zr, B, Sn or V compound (C) and at least one hydrolysable Ti, Zr or Al compound (D), which comprises the following ratio 1 mol of the silicon compound (A), 0.42 to 0.68 mol of the particulate material (B), 0.28 to 1.0 mol of the compound (C) and 0.23 to 0.68 mol of the compound (D).