Abstract: An antifouling coating composition includes a binder copolymer which contains one or more copolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomers or oligomers wherein at least one of said monomers or oligomers has a hydroxy group, a copolymerizable silicone monomer or oligomer, and a film formable metal soap compound which is prepared by reacting a metal compound containing a metal having a valency of at least 2 with an unsaturated fatty acid or alcohol.

Abstract: This invention is a blended powder mixture including a thermosetting resin and a solid, non-hydrolyzed, functional low molecular weight organosilane coupling agent. The powder mixture may be used to form a composite coating to protect a steel substrate from corrosion. The composite coating is formed by coating the substrate with an inorganic layer such as a silicate, depositing the powder mixture over the inorganic layer, heating the substrate to a temperature at least equal to the curing temperature of the resin and maintaining the substrate at the curing temperature for sufficient time to crosslink the resin and to diffuse the organosilane to the substrate whereby the crosslinked layer is coupled to the inorganic layer by the organosilane. The powder mixture includes 0.01-10 wt. % organosilane having a melting point no greater than the curing temperature of the resin. Preferred thermosetting resins include epoxy, polyester, epoxy-polyester, acrylic, acrylic-urethane or fluorovinyl.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fugitive ink for marking cotton modules or other like fibers wherein the ink dries in less than about two hours in the field and does not fade or wash away when the module or fiber is stored in all-weather conditions open to the elements, but wherein the ink is removed upon mechanical agitation of the fiber and the scouring/bleaching process used by textile mills. The ink composition comprises a water-soluble dyestuff, such as a sulfone containing dyestuff, a polymeric resin emulsion, a wetting agent and water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water and oil repellency imparting composition which comprises:(a) a fluoroaliphatic radical-containing agent; and(b) a cyclic carboxylic anhydride-containing polysiloxane. Additionally, the composition may comprise:(c) an extender and/or a plasticizer. The composition provides water and oil repellent properties and a soft hand to fibrous and other substrates treated therewith.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprised of elastomer, silica, a silica coupler, 2-mercaptobenzothiazole and, optionally, carbon black, in which the silica, silica coupler and at least a portion of the 2-mercaptobenzothiazole are added in a non-productive mix stage.Pneumatic tires having treads comprised of such rubber composition are provided.

Abstract: Cross-linkable polymer compositions of an olefinic polymer modified by an unsaturated silane bearing hydrolyzable groups and a zeolite, wherein the zeolite is an adduct of a zeolite in finely divided form having a water content not higher than 3% by weight modified at a temperature of at least 150.degree. C. with at least one carboxylic and/or sulfonic organic acid.

Abstract: Adhesion-promoting additives for use in curable organosiloxane compositions comprise 1) at least one organosiloxane comprising a) silicon bonded hydrogen atoms and/or ethylenically unsaturated substituents bonded to silicon through carbon and b) at least one silicon atom containing three hydrolyzable groups, and 2) at least one silane containing four alkoxy or enoloxy groups or three of these groups and a hydrocarbon radical containing an epoxy or ethylenically unsaturated group as a substituent.

Abstract: This invention discloses an antifouling paint which can retain antifouling properties over a long period of time comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight of a film forming resin, and(B) 1-50 parts by weight of a chain organopolysiloxane containing oxyalkylene groups and having an HLB of 3-12.

Abstract: This invention relates to foam control agents for latex paints. The foam control agents contain zero volatile organic constituents. The foam control agents comprise: (a) a vegetable oil; (b) a hydrophobic material; and (c) a silicone compound. The invention also relates to latex paints formulated with such foam control agents.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising a resinous blend of polycarbonate, polyester and an impact modifier and an additive amount of a siloxane compound containing a pendant oxirane group is disclosed. It was surprisingly and unexpectedly discovered that unlike the corresponding compositions which contain no siloxane compound, the inventive composition is capable of being dried at low temperatures prior to molding and still maintain high impact strength.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyarylene sulfide resin composition having excellent general properties and particularly excellent conductivity and antistatic properties which comprises:(A) 100 parts by weight of a polyarylene sulfide resin,(B) 3 to 50 parts by weight of expandable graphite having an average particle diameter of 5 to 800 .mu.m,(C) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of an alkoxysilane compound, and(D) 0 to 300 parts by weight of a filler other than the component (B) which is selected from among fibrous, powdery and platy fillers.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing polymer composition comprising a polymer having a functional group and a fluorine-containing aliphatic cyclic structure dissolved in a solvent mixture of an aprotic fluorine-containing solvent and a protic fluorine-containing solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to oxide particles which have a surface modification by covalently bonded organic groups which allow covalent bonding into polymer materials. These particles are particularly advantageous in their use as fillers or modifying agents in polymer materials, in particular polymer films.

Abstract: A method of improving balance of properties, such as increased reinforcement and reduced rolling resistance of a rubber compound, comprising mixing the rubber compound with a carbon black and a silane coupling agent for a period of between about 10 seconds and 20 minutes at a temperature of between about 160.degree. C. and 180.degree. C. such as a styrene butadiene rubber compound, is disclosed. The method involves mixing the rubber compound "in situ" with a carbon black and Bis(3-triethoxysilylpropyl)-tetrasulfane at ambient temperature.

Abstract: A mica-reinforced propylene resin composition having a volatile matter at 105.degree. C of 0.12% or less is obtained by heating and melting a mixture containing (A) a crystalline polypropylene, (B) mica treated with an organosilane compound, (C) a bismaleimide compound, and (D) an organic peroxide. It has excellent stiffness, heat resistance and dimensional stability, does not corrode a mold, and does not exhale an irritating odor during molding.

Abstract: Bis(bis-silylalkyl) dicarboxylates, especially maleates and fumarates, are prepared by a three-step process including esterification of malaic or fumaric acid or a functional derivative thereof with a branched dienol such as 1,6-heptadien-4-ol to form an alkadienol ester, reaction of the olefinic groups in said ester with a chlorosilane and alcoholysis of the chlorine atoms attached to silicon. The products are useful as adhesion promoters in addition curable polyorganosiloxane compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber treatment composition comprising a mixture of a dimethylpolysiloxane, a polyoxyalkylene-functional diorganopolysiloxane, and an amine-containing antioxidant or a phenol-containing antioxidant. The fiber treatment compositions of this invention exhibit excellent lubricity, static resistance, and long-term storage stability.

Abstract: The properties of polyphenylene ether-polyamide mixtures can be improved by the addition of polysiloxane compounds.

Abstract: Polyols are conditioned and stabilized by mixing them at 0 to 150.degree. C. with from about 0.0001 to about 1% by weight, based on the quantity of polyol, of a silylated acid corresponding to the formula:X--[Si(CH.sub.3).sub.3 ].sub.nin whichX represents a neutral acid residue obtained by removal of the acidic hydrogen atoms from an n-basic acid having a maximum pKa value of 3, provided that the n-basic acid is not a hydrohalic acid andn represents an integer of from 1 to 3.The resultant polyol is characterized by good color and activity properties. The stabilized polyols are particularly useful in the production of polyurethanes, particularly polyurethane foams.

Abstract: Water-based contact adhesives comprising:(1) a carboxylated polychloroprene latex which provides elastomeric properties;(2) a carboxylated poly(vinyl acetate-ethylene) aqueous emulsion which provides toughness to the adhesive;(3) a tackifier resin dispersion;(4) an organic or water soluble crosslinking agent for the carboxyl functionality of the polychloroprene and poly(vinyl acetate-ethylene); and(5) optionally an adhesion promoter.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymeric insulating material having a high dielectric breakdown voltage. The material comprises polypropylene which has been obtained in a yield of at least 300,000 g/g-Ti based on titanium in a catalyst upon polymerization, contains ash in an amount not greater than 40 ppm by weight when analyzed by completely burning the polypropylene in air, said ash containing titanium in an amount not greater than 1 ppm by weight based on the weight of the polypropylene, and also contains chlorine in an amount not greater than 2 ppm by weight and boiling n-heptane soluble matter in an amount not smaller than 1 wt. % but not greater than 10 wt. %. According to the invention, it is possible to further improve the dielectric breakdown voltage by adding to the polypropylene an inorganic oxide or hydroxide free of particles of 10 .mu.m and greater in diameter and having an average particle size not greater than 1 .mu.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are electronic device sealing resin compositions containing (A) 40-25 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin composed of 100-10 wt. % of a poly(arylene thioether-ketone) and 0-90 wt. % of a poly(arylene sulfide), (B) 60-75 parts by weight of an inorganic filler, and per 100 parts by weight of the sum of the thermoplastic resin (A) and inorganic filler (B), (C) 1.5-5 parts by weight of a silicone oil, (D) 10-15 parts by weight of a silicone rubber or (C) 0.5-3 parts by weight of a silicone oil and (D) 5-13 parts by weight of a silicone rubber. Electronic devices sealed using such resin compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for forming a polymer with a decreased surface energy. The method comprises the steps of mixing from about 99.5% to about 95.0% of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefin and polyester with from about 0.5% to about 5.0% of a surface modifying agent having the structure R.sup.1 --A--Si(R.sup.2 R.sup.3)--O--[Si(R.sup.4 R.sup.5)--O].sub.n --Si--(R.sup.6 R.sup.7)--A--R.sup.8, and forming the mix of polymer and additive to a desired form. R.sup.1 and R.sup.8 are selected from the group consisting of derivatives of aliphatic or aliphatic/aromatic alcohols or mono-acids with a molecular weight of between about 250 to about 600 daltons, and A is selected from the group consisting of --O--, --NH--C(O)--NH(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --, and --C(O)--NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --. The agent is substantially intimately mixed with the polymer.

Abstract: Compositions of ethylene alkyl acrylate grafted onto a polyolefin such as isotactic polypropylene are provided. The composition is highly wettable by adding both a polar group material and a hydrophilic modifier to the polypropylene. The process comprises extruding the polyolefin into a fiber which is spinnable and may be used to form woven or nonwoven materials. The composition products are particularly well suited for forming various goods, including diaper coverstock, personal hygiene pads, battery separators, filters, tea bag pouches and filter stock.

Abstract: Organofunctional silanes, especially epoxy-functional silanes or mixtures of epoxy-functional silanes and alkylsilanes, are used as adhesion promoters for ester-curing resin binders for the foundry industry.

Abstract: Liquid adhesion-promoting compositions for cohesively bonding organosiloxane materials to organic polymers comprise (A) a copolymer derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated organic compound and at least one silane containing an ethylenically unsaturated organic group and at least two silicon-bonded hydrolyzable groups per molecule, (B) an organohydrogensiloxane, (C) an aminosilane containing at least 2 alkoxy or other hydrolyzable groups, and (D) an amount of an organic liquid sufficient to solubilize ingredients A, B and C of said composition and achieve the desired viscosity.

Abstract: There is disclosed a flame retardative polycarbonate resin composition which comprises 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (A), 0.01 to 0.5 part by weight of an alkali/or alkaline-earth metal salt of a perfluoroalkanesulfonic acid (B), 0.03 to 5 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane containing organoxysilyl group bonded to a silicon atom through a divalent hydrocarbon group (C), and optionally 5 to 120 parts by weight of an inorganic filler. The above composition has excellent flame retardancy capable of preventing dripping thereof at the time of combustion of a thin-walled material made from the highly fluidized composition while maintaining the dimensional stability and the mechanical properties such as impact resistance that are inherent in polycarbonate.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane compositions of the present invention are the curable compositions of the addition curable type, which comprise (A) an organopolysiloxane having aliphatic unsaturated groups, (B) an organohydrogen polysiloxane having SiH groups, (C) a fluorine containing organopolysiloxane expressed by the following general chemical formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.4 through R.sup.6, and R.sup.8 are monovalent hydrocarbon groups such as alkyl groups, R.sup.3 and R.sup.7 are bivalent hydrocarbon groups, such as alkylene groups, Rf is either a perfluoroalkyl group or a perfluoroalkyl ether group, subscripts k, p, and m are integers of at least 1, and the subscript n is an integer of at least 0, and (D) a platinum group metallic catalyst. The cured products obtained from the compositions of the present invention exhibit a superior adhesiveness towards substances to be adhered, such as glass, aluminum, iron and epoxy resins.

Abstract: The present invention provides a paint film with fewer craters and indentations, while maintaining performance as an electrodeposition paint. The electrodeposition paint composition contains an aqueous dispersing system containing an electrodepositable resin and a block polymer containing polysiloxane units and polyalkylene oxide units.

Abstract: A rubber composition for cleaning a metal mold comprises a rubber, an aminoalcohol, a glycol, an adsorptive, and if desired, an organic silane of the formula, Z.sup.1 -Alk.sup.1 -S.sub.n -Alk.sup.2 -Z.sup.2 where Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 are--Si(R.sup.1) (R.sup.2)(R.sup.3) where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, Alk.sup.1 and Alk.sup.2 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 hydrocarbylene, n is 2-6, or an organic peroxide having a predetermined half-life due to decomposition.Metal molds are cleaned by bringing the above-mentioned rubber composition into contact with a surface of a dirtied metal mold and heating.

Abstract: Aqueous size compositions for application to glass fibers contain, as essential components, a reaction product of a polymeric amine and an amine-reactable organosilane, a film-forming polymer and an emulsified polyolefin. The reaction product can be preformed or made in situ, and is preferably the product of a polyalkylene polyamine and an epoxy-functional alkoxysilane. An optional added component is a water-soluble, non-volatile carboxylic acid. Glass fibers treated with the size composition can be made into mats, especially continuous strand, needled mats, useful for reinforcing thermoplastic polymers such as polypropylene in laminates which then can be used in molding processes to make articles of good physical properties.

Abstract: A gel-forming silicone composition comprising, compounded in a gel-forming base composition, a silane compound having the following general formula (1) or (2): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl or aryl group, R.sup.2 is an alkyl or alkoxyalkyl group, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group, R.sup.5 is an alkyl group or an ester linkage-containing group, and a, b and n are each an integer from 0 to 2. The composition is capable of forming, under mild conditions, a silicone gel which exhibits good adherence to a variety of substrates.

Abstract: The invention relates to paints which contain a compound of the general formula (I) or a mixture of compounds of the general formula (I), the general formula (I) being ##STR1## and n, m, X, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and Y having the following meaning:- n stands for a number between 2 and 25, preferably for a number between 5 and 15- m stands for a number from 0 to 5- X and Y can be identical or different and stand for a functional group, for example a hydroxyl, amino, carboxyl or NCO group- R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 can be identical or different and stand for an alkylene radical, preferably for an alkylene radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or for an arylene radical, preferably a phenylene radical- R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 can be identical or different and stand for an alkyl radical, preferably for an alkyl radical having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, or for an aryl radical, preferably for a phenyl radical- R.sup.5 stands for ##STR2## Z standing for X, Y or R.sup.2.

Abstract: A one component room temperature vulcanizable silicone elastomer having primerless adhesion to polyacrylate useful as a sealant

Abstract: A melt-extrudable thermoplastic composition is provided which includes a thermoplastic polyolefin and an additive system made up of a first component and a second component, in which (A) the first component is a defined polysiloxane polyether having a molecular weight of from about 350 to about 18,000 and which is present in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 3 percent by weight, based on the amount of thermoplastic polyolefin; and (B) the second component is a hydrophobic fumed silica, in which the weight ratio of the first component to the second component is in the range of from about 20 to about 300. Such composition yields, upon melt-extrusion, either nonwoven webs having significantly increased tensile strengths when compared to nonwoven webs prepared from the thermoplastic polyolefin alone, or wettable webs requiring an amount of first component which is significantly less than that required in the absence of the second component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame retardant insulation and jacketing compositions useful for wire and cable products which exhibit improved adhesion to the metal conductor. This is achieved by the use of a specific stabilizer package comprised of three specific antioxidants and by varying their relative proportions. The compositions are based on ethylene-vinyl esters and ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymers and are formulated with a hydrated inorganic filler, an alkoxy silane, a crosslinking agent and the three-component stabilizer package. Antioxidants utilized for the three-component stabilizer package include tetrakis[methylene(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate)]methane, pentaerythritol tetrakis(betalaurylthiopropionate) and thiodiethylene bis(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the continuous preparation of heat-vulcanizing silicone rubber compounds. The method comprises continuous feeding of (A) 100 weight parts polydiorganosiloxane gum, (B) 5 to 100 weight parts reinforcing filler, and (C) up to 30 weight parts processing aid to a co-rotating twin-screw continuous compounding extruder. The components (A), (B), and (C) are continuously mixed in the extruder at a temperature in a range of about 200.degree. C. to 300.degree. C. The mixed components are then discharged, forming an extrudate. The extrudate is fed continuously to a counter-rotating twin-screw continuous compounding extruder, wherein the extrudate is continuously heat-treated at a temperature in a range of 150.degree. C. to 300.degree. C., forming the silicone rubber compound, which is then discharged from the counter-rotating twin-screw continuous compounding extruder.

Abstract: An adhesive silicone rubber composition of addition reaction curing type comprising (a) an organopolysiloxane containing an alkenyl group; (b) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least one hydrogen atom directly attached to a silicon atom in a molecule; (c) an addition reaction catalyst; and (d) an adhesive agent selected from compounds of the following formulae (I), (II) and (III):A-(D-B).sub.x -D-A (I)C-(B-D).sub.

Abstract: A room temperature curable composition suitable as top coat and providing coating films having good properties such as surface appearance, gloss, stain resistance, weatherability and adhesion and a small contact angle with water, which comprises (A) an acrylic copolymer having a specific reactive silicon-containing group such as alkoxysilyl group, (B) a specific hydrolyzable silicon compound and/or its partial hydrolysis condensation product, (C) a specific curing catalyst such as an organic carboxylic acid, a combination of an organic carboxylic acid with an organic amine, or an organometallic compound, and (D) an adhesion improving agent such as a silane coupling agent or its reaction product with an epoxy compound.

Abstract: Novel neopentasiloxane compounds of the general formula Si[OSiR.sub.2 Q].sub.4 wherein R denotes a monovalent hydrocarbon or halohydrocarbon group and Q denotes a group R or a group comprising a block of at least two oxyalkylene units and having a terminal group containing a reactive hydrogen atom, not more than one Q denoting an R group. The invention also encompasses a film-forming composition comprising a curable polyurethane resin and the neopentasiloxane, and the use of the film-forming compositions to provide breathable (water vapour permeable) coatings on textile fabrics.

Abstract: Described are colorant compositions for thermoplastic olefin elastomers. They are composed of a pigment; and silicon oxide or a compound containing silicon oxide and/or methylhydrogenpolysiloxane.

Abstract: A rubber composition for cleaning a metal mold comprises a rubber, an aminoalcohol, a glycol, an adsorptive, and if desired, an organic silane of the formula, Z.sup.1 --Alk.sup.1 --S.sub.n --Alk.sup.2 --Z.sup.2 where Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 are --Si(R.sup.1) (R.sup.2)(R.sup.3) where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, Alk.sup.1 and Alk.sup.2 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 hydrocarbylene, n is 2-6, or an organic peroxide having a predetermined half-life due to decomposition.Metal molds are cleaned by bringing the above-mentioned rubber composition into contact with a surface of a dirtied metal mold and heating.

Abstract: An improved polyarylene sulfide composite material in which particles of layer-structure silicate mineral modified by introduction of organic moieties are dispersed in and ionically or covalently bound to polyarylene sulfide matrix, as well as preparation of said composite material is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an encapsulated glazing, a priming composition for treating a glazing, and a process for the adhesion of a thermoplastic profile to a glazing. The process consists of treating at least the area of the glazing to be covered with the profile with an organosilane and a composition based on a chlorinated polyolefin, the average molecular weight of which is between 1,000 and 300,000 (as determined by gel permeation chromatography), followed by encapsulating the treated glazing with a thermoplastic material, in order to form the profile. Preferably, the encapsulating step is performed by injecting.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicon compounds, to mixtures thereof in aromatic polycarbonates and aromatic polyester carbonates and to their use as heat stabilizers in aromatic polycarbonates and aromatic polyester carbonates.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising an alpha-cyanoacrylate and a hydrophobic silica surface-treated with dimethyldichlorosilane, the composition being characterized in that the composition has incorporated therein at least one of a polyether-modified silicone or alcohol-modified silicone in an amount of 0.05 to 5.0% based on the weight of the composition.

Abstract: The instant invention pertains to a hot-melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition wherein the composition is comprised of a mixture of (i) a silicone resin and (ii) a silicone fluid, the mixture exhibiting tackiness and adhesiveness, the mixture being blended with (B) from about 1.0 to 20 weight percent, based on the total weight of the mixture of (i) and (ii), of a siloxylated allyloxypropane diol copolymer. The instant invention also encompasses method of using the composition, methods of making hot-melt silicone pressure sensitive adhesive-coated substrates, and devices made using the composition.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising an organosilicon compound and modified stannic oxide - zirconium oxide composite colloidal particles which are obtained by partially or fully coating the surface of stannic oxide - zirconium oxide composite colloidal particles with tungstic oxide - stannic oxide composite colloidal particles. The formed cured coating film is excellent in hot water resistance, and light-resistance and weathering resistance are not impaired even when the antireflection film made by vepor deposition of inorganic oxides is applied on the cured coating film.

Abstract: The invention features in synergistic combination a new chemistry for fabricating wire and cable insulation and heat-shrinkable tubing and an irradiation process for providing the insulation with both increased tensile strength and increased elongation.The chemistry utilizes a polycondensation-type process wherein a hydrophobic olefinic terpolymer base material having 3% or less carboxyl groups and a hydrophilic flame retardant filler material containing hydroxyl groups is linked to a silicone material containing silanol groups.The insulation is further characterized by an oxygen index in excess of 50.0, resulting from high loadings of the fire retardant filler material, generally in excess of 200 parts by weight of the total material weight.

Abstract: Cyclic aminoalkylsilane compositions are prepared by the reaction of approximately equimolar amounts of an aminoalkyltrialkoxysilane such as 3-aminopropyltrimethoxy-silane and a glycidyl ether such as methyl glycidyl ether. They are useful as adhesion promotors in room temperature vulcanizable compositions comprising polyalkoxysilyl-terrninated polydiorganosiloxanes.