Abstract: A solution for coating plastic material for tinting and the method of making said solution is described. The process for coating plastic material and for tinting the material is also described. This solution and process provides scratch resistance to the surface of the coated polycarbonate and CR-39 lenses, absorbs dye and permits the plastics to absorb the dye and adheres strongly to the plastic surface.

Abstract: A polyurethane composition containing a polyurethane prepolymer, a foam stabilizer, a diluent, and optional auxiliary agents, useful as an adhesive for building insulation and/or decorative facing on a variety of substrates.

Abstract: A fluoroelastomer-containing non-tacky electrically conductive coating composition which comprises (a) a fluoroelastomer, (b) a fluororesin, (c) a coupling agent, (d) an electrically conducting material, (e) a liquid vehicle and optionally (f) an inorganic fibrous material, the weight ratio of the fluoroelastomer (a) and the fluororesin (b) being from 95:5 to 35:65, a coating film formed from which has electrical conductivity as well as the properties inherent to the fluoroelastomer.

Abstract: Integrally blended additives, consisting of a ternary mixture of gamma methacryloxypropyl trimethoxysilane, trimethylolpropane triacrylate and a siloxaneoxyalkylene block copolymer, in the absence of dicumyl peroxide do not consistently improve the mechanical properties of mica filled polyolefins. This is especially true under "low shear" melt processing conditions e.g. employing a conventional screw design in a single barrel extruder. However, when the ternary mixture is combined with a small amount of dicumyl peroxide (neat or dissolved in vinyltrialkoxy silane) there is a consistent improvement in composite mechanical properties above that of the composites containing the ternary mixture alone and in comparison to mica filled polyolefin composites without any additive or composites containing the peroxide alone. Furthermore, thermal aging tensile strength retention is improved in mica filled polypropylene composites containing the ternary mixture combined with dicumyl peroxide.

Abstract: Ultraviolet radiation resistant silicone resin coating compositions are provided having improved thermoformability. Improved thermoformability and shortened required aging are achieved by the addition of a Lewis acid compound to the coating compositions is disclosed. Thermoformability is also improved by using the UV screen containing silicone resin coating composition in conjunction with extensible acrylate primers.

Abstract: A flame retarded acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene composition having improved Izod impact strength and improved light stability. The acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene composition of the present invention contains a flame retardant amount of a halophenoxyalkylsilane. The preferred halophenoxyalkylsilane is bis-(2,4,6-tribromophenoxy)dimethylsilane. Antimony oxide may optionally be present.

Abstract: A flame retarded high impact polystyrene composition having improved izod impact strength. The high impact polystyrene composition of the present invention contains a flame retardant amount of a halophenoxyalkylsilane. The preferred halophenoxyalkylsilane is bis-(2,4,6-tribromophenoxy)dimethylsilane. Antimony oxide may optionally be present.

Abstract: A hydroxyorganosilane composition which upon curing provides a polymer that is an electrical conductor is disclosed. The composition comprises 1 to 95 weight percent of a hydrolyzate of a hydroxyorganosilane and optionally up to 50 weight percent of a silanol-sulfonate compound. When the cured polymer, which has a siloxane backbone, is a film in a composite structure, the resultant article has antistatic properties.

Abstract: A method for stabilizing organopolysiloxanes containing phosphonitrile chlorides or their reaction products which promote the condensation and/or equilibration of organopolysiloxanes which comprises reacting at least one compound containing at least one epoxy group per molecule with the phosphorus compounds present in the organopolysiloxanes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to stabilizer compositions or thermoplastic polycarbonates based on phosphites and siloxane-oxetane compounds. These stabilizers protect the polycarbonate against heat and oxidative degradation, and in addition, increase the hydrolysis resistance of the polycarbonate. The present invention is also directed to a process for stabilizing polycarbonate and to the stabilized polycarbonate produced therefrom.

Abstract: An aqueous treating composition, treated glass fiber strands and glass fiber strand mat formed therefrom is provided that enables the production of glass fiber mat reinforced thermoplastic polymers having improved stampability. The aqueous treating composition has a combination of organic silane coupling agents, where one is a vinyl-containing organic silane coupling agent and the other is a saturated amino-organic silane coupling agent. The amino silane coupling agent is present in an amount in the range of about 1 to about 40 weight percent and the vinyl-containing organic silane is present in an amount in the range of about 60 to about 99 weight percent, both amounts based on the amount of the combined silane coupling agents. The combined amount of the silane coupling agents is in the range of about 0.5 to about 10 weight percent of the aqueous treating composition. In addition there is present a heat stable organic peroxide, a glass fiber lubricant and a nonionic surfactant.

Abstract: A high molecular weight stabilized polymer composition containing p-polyphenylene sulfide and a siloxane.

Abstract: A method of continuously producing blends of thermoplastic polymers and high viscosity silicone fluids is provided by injecting the silicone fluid into an extruder where the thermoplastic polymers are molten. The dispersion of the silicone fluid can be controlled by adjusting the blending temperature and blends having superior engineering properties and flame retardance produced.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing coating compositions suitable for a primerless application to plastic substrates, which includes catalyzed prehydrolysis of a silylated UV screen component. Preferred embodiments employ catalyzing agents which can be removed from the prehydrolysis solution. Coating compositions made by the process are also disclosed.

Abstract: Heat curable hard coat compositions are provided of aqueous colloidal silica and copolymer of an alkylacrylate and a polyalkoxysilylacrylate or a mixture of an alkylacrylate-acrylic acid copolymer and an epoxyalkoxysilane. The heat curable hardcoat composition can be applied onto various substrates, for example, a polycarbonate substrate, and thereafter heat cured to produce coated articles having adherent and abrasion resistant coatings.

Abstract: Di(vinylaryl)alkyl polysulfides and curable, low odor (vinylaryl)alkyl-terminated polysulfide copolymers having the general structure ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from about 2 to about 8, 1 and m are positive integers, each R is independently an organic polyradical with the radicals residing on carbon atoms, p is zero or a positive integer which is the difference between the number of radicals on R and 2, and each Z is independently chosen from the class consisting of (vinylaryl)alkyl and other noncrosslinking monoradicals, provided that a sufficient proportion of the Z groups are (vinylaryl)alkyl that the polymer, when cured, does not cold flow. Additionally, a method of preparing said polymers and useful adhesive, sealant and caulking compositions made therefrom are disclosed.

Abstract: Organic peroxide curable polydiorganosiloxane compositions having improved release from metal molds upon curing are disclosed. In addition to the conventional high molecular weight polydiorganosiloxane gum, reinforcing filler, structure control additives, and curing agent, the improved compositions of this invention contain from 0.05 to 3 parts by weight of a polydiorganosiloxane fluid having methyl groups and carboxyfunctional groups as substituents.

Abstract: A water soluble composition including an amine or ammonium salt of a polyimide precursor which is obtained by the reaction steps of: reacting a tetracarboxylic compound and a diamine in about equimolar amounts in a water miscible organic solvent to obtain the polyimide precursor; and reacting the polyimide precursor with ammonia, or an aqueous solution of ammonia, or a primary or secondary aliphatic amine in an amount sufficient to neutralize the free carboxyl groups of the polyimide precursor.A process of coating and a substrate are also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved silicone emulsifier composition is disclosed which is particularly useful for preparing thermally stable, solids-free invert emulsions for the deep well-drilling art. The emulsifier composition comprises a surface active polydiorganosiloxane bearing one or more polyoxyalkylene radicals and one or more hydrocarbon radicals having from 6 to 18 carbon atoms and a resin component comprising (CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 siloxane units and SiO.sub.4/2 siloxane units. Improved invert emulsions and a method for their preparation are also disclosed. The invert emulsions comprise the improved silicone emulsifier of this invention as well as a brine discontinuous phase and a liquid hydrocarbon continuous phase.

Abstract: A polyurethene powder enamel comprising a mixture of(a) an adduct of a uretidinedione dimer of isophorone diisocyanate and a diol having the following formula: ##STR1## n.gtoreq.1, and R'=a divalent aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic, or aromatic hydrocarbon radical, which is the residue of the diol,wherein the ratio of NCO to OH groups in the formation of said condensation product is from 1:0.5 to 1;0.9, the mole ratio of uretidinedione to diol is from 2:1 to 6:5, the content of free isocyanate groups in said adduct is not greater than 8% by weight, and said adduct has a molecular weight between 500 and 4000 and a melting point between 70.degree. C. and 130.degree. C., and(b) a polyol having an OH-functionality of 2.2 to 3.5, an average molecular weight of 2000 to 4500, a hydroxyl number of 30 to 100 mg KOH/g, a viscosity of <80,000 mPa.s at 160.degree. C. and a melting point between 65.degree. C. and 120.degree. C.

Abstract: Pigmented thermosetting organic solvent solution coating compositions are disclosed which cure to provide improved weather resistance.

Abstract: A low modulus room temperature vulcanizable silicone rubber composition with a good shelf life comprising a silanol containing polysiloxane, a filler, an acyloxy functional silane as the cross-linking agent and as the catalyst a compound which is selected from the class consisting of zinc salts and zirconium salts or a co-catalyst system comprising as one co-catalyst a tin salt of carboxylic acid and as the other co-catalyst either a zinc salt or a zirconium salt of a carboxylic acid.

Abstract: A thermosetting acrylic powder coating composition contains an acrylic copolymer of a methacrylic acid and at least one other monoethylenically unsaturated monomer, a crosslinking agent capable of reacting with carboxylic acid groups, a blend of an ultraviolet light stabilizer and an ultraviolet screener capable of preventing degradation of the coating by ultraviolet light and a flow control agent. Preferably, the composition is nonpigmented and provides a clear, glossy, and durable film useful as the clear coat of a clear coat/color coat automobile finish.

Abstract: An unfilled polymeric composition having improved electrical treeing and water treeing properties comprising a polymeric component and effective amounts of a hydrocarboxyalkoxy silane and a fatty acid. These compositions are particularly useful as insulation for high voltage transmission and distribution cables.

Abstract: A composition comprising (a) an aromatic polycarbonate and (b) a minor amount of a oxyalkylene siloxane block copolymer, and, optionally, an organic phosphite or phosphonite and/or epoxy compound provide lower viscosity in the melt without producing brittle molded parts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dimedone functional self-bonding room temperature vulcanizable silicone rubber compositions. The self-bond additive is selected from silyl maleates, silyl fumarates, silyl succinates, silyl isocyanurates and mixtures thereof. Preferably the self-bonding additive is prereacted with the cross-linking agent before they are incorporated into the RTV composition. This prereaction of the self-bonding additive and the cross-linking agent imparts shelf-stability to the composition.

Abstract: An improved hydrolytically stable aromatic polyester-carbonate composition comprising in admixture an aromatic polyester-carbonate resin and a hydrolytically stabilizing amount of at least one stabilizing compound selected from epoxy silanes and epoxy siloxanes.

Abstract: An improved hydrolytically stable aromatic polycarbonate composition comprising in admixture an aromatic polycarbonate resin and a stabilizing amount of at least one stabilizing compound selected from epoxy silanes and epoxy siloxanes.

Abstract: A process for the production of reinforced rubber articles formed from polyester yarn embedded into rubber stock is disclosed. The process comprises the steps of: (1) treating the yarn with a finish composition which comprises water and a silane having the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein n=2 to 5, and (2) including from about 2 to 50 parts, per hundred parts of rubber, of silica particles in the rubber stock. The reinforced rubber article is preferably a pneumatic passenger tire which has excellent adhesion of tire cord to rubber.

Abstract: A notched-impact-resistant polyvinyl chloride moulding composition having a low shrinkage value, based on vinylchloride polymers and impact-resistant modifiers, containing from 0.01 to 5% by weight, based on the total of vinylchloride polymer and impact-resistant modifier, of liquid polysiloxanes having viscosities of from 20 to 100,000 cSt and/or solid polysiloxanes having molecular weights of from 20,000 to 500,000 and optionally conventional additives and auxiliaries.

Abstract: An aqueous composition for forming a release coating layer on a substrate, comprising 100 parts by weight (solids basis) of a mixture of aqueous components of polysiloxanes and from about 20 to 100 parts by weight (solids basis) of an aqueous resin having film-forming ability, wherein the non-volatile content is from about 1 to 60% by weight. The aqueous composition is applied onto a non-permeable substrate to provide a substrate having thereon a release coating layer, which is suitable for use in the production, for example, of a surface protective sheet or tape, and a pressure-sensitive sheet or tape.

Abstract: Fiber-treating compositions are disclosed which contain two types of organofunctional polysiloxanes, one bearing amino-functional organic groups and polyoxyalkylene groups and the other bearing either carboxy-functional organic groups or epoxy-functional groups, in addition to polyoxyalkylene groups.These compositions are useful for durably treating fibers to provide several benefits such as antistatic character, moisture/perspiration absorbability, stain resistance, pliability, smoothness, crease resistance and compression recovery.

Abstract: A self-bonding additive for a dimedone functional one-component RTV in which the self-bonding agent is a dialkoxydisilylether functional silane.

Abstract: Polymers of esters of methacrylic acid having an average chain length of about 6 to about 50 mers are prepared by an anionic polymerization reaction, carried out in the presence of a chain-regulating alcohol and a catalytic amount of an alkoxide anion, in which control of the molecular weight and molecular weight distribution of the polymer are achieved by regulating the ratio of the total quantity of alcohol employed to the total monomer charge. These polymers, their hydrolysis products, and their derivatives have a wide variety of applications, including use as components in films, coatings, fibers, impregnants, adhesives, printing inks, and binders, and use as modifiers, plasticizers, melt flow improvers, and leveling agents.

Abstract: A polycarbonate such as a bisphenol-A homopolycarbonate containing amounts of a metal salt of perfluoroborate, e.g., the potassium salt of perfluoroborate and an organosilane, e.g., glycidoxypropyl trimethoxysilane, resists combustion upon exposure to a low temperature ignition source.

Abstract: Vinyl resin compositions are disclosed which possess improved lubricity, mold releasability, water repellency, abrasion resistance, gloss and/or processability. These improvements are obtained by mixing with the vinyl resin a minor portion of an organopolysiloxane which bears one or more acyloxyhydrocarbyl radicals bonded to silicon in the organopolysiloxane.