Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrophobic, fumed silica which is obtained by milling a fumed silica which has fixed dimethylsilyl and/or monomethylsilyl groups on the surface due to silanization; and to a process for the preparation of the silica according to the invention, and to silicone rubber materials containing the silica according to the invention.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a rubber composition which has been improved in mechanical properties with maintaining excellent various properties and is favorably used for a fuel cell sealing member, a hard disc drive top cover gasket member and an electric wire connector sealing member. It is another object of the present invention to provide main bodies mounted with the above respective members obtained by the use of the rubber composition. The rubber composition of the invention comprises a specific ethylene/?-olefin/non-conjugated polyene copolymer in which the non-conjugated polyene is a norbornene-based compound, a specific SiH group-containing compound, and if necessary, an organopolysiloxane. Such a rubber composition of the invention is excellent in mechanical properties and can be particularly favorably used for a fuel cell sealing member, a hard disc drive top cover gasket, an electric wire connector sealing member, etc.

Abstract: A room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising (A) a diorganopolysiloxane, (B) an alkoxysilane compound and/or a partial hydrolytic condensate thereof, (C) a curing catalyst, and (D) an organic compound having at least one fatty acid ester radical —OC(?O)CH2R3 (wherein R3 is H or a monovalent hydrocarbon radical) and 0, 1 or 2 hydroxyl radicals effectively cures to glass and fluoropolymer-coated aluminum without a need for primer and has storage stability in a sealed package.

Abstract: Flame retarded resin compositions comprise at least one resin selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate, polyester and mixtures thereof, and a flame retarding effective amount of at least one nonhalogenated arylalkylsilyl flame retardant, the flame retarded resin composition being substantially free of haloorganic flame retardant and phosphate flame retardant.

Abstract: A polycarbonate composition comprising a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer resin and a glass flake additive wherein the polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer resin has a silicone content in the range of from 3.5 weight % to 7 weight % based on the total weight of the polycarbonate composition and wherein the polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer has a haze of less than 10% and wherein the glass flake additive is present in the range of 0.025 weight % to 0.70 weight % based on the total weight of the polycarbonate composition.

Abstract: A sol-gel coating composition comprising fluoropolymer particles is disclosed. The fluoropolymer particles are distributed homogeneously in the coating, leading to scratch-resistant anti-stick and low-friction coatings that are suitable, for example, for electrical and non-electrical domestic appliances.

Abstract: A corrosion and abrasion resistant coating composition with at least one alkoxy siloxane and preferably at least three alkoxy siloxanes, wherein the total amount of alkoxy siloxanes in the composition is greater than approximately 70 wt %, an anti-corrosion agent effective in acid and salt environments, a hydrolysable catalyst, an adhesion promoter, and a flow/leveling agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a silicon containing compound as drying agent of a polyolefln composition comprising a crosslinkable polyolefin with hydrolysable silane groups, wherein the silicon containing compound has a structure according to the formula (R1)x[Si(R2)y(R3)z]m wherein R1, which may be the same or different if more than one such group is present, is a monofunctional, or, if m=2, is a bifunctional, hydrocarbyl residue comprising from 1 to 100 carbon atoms; R2, which may be the same or different if more than one such group is present, is a hydrocarbyloxy residue comprising from 1 to 100 carbon atoms; R3, is —R4SiR1pR2q, wherein p is 0 to 3, q is 0 to 3, with the proviso that p+q is 3, and R4 is —(CH2)rYs(CH2)t? where r and t independently are 1 to 3, s is 0 or 1 and Y is a difunctional heteroatomic group selected from —O—, —S—, —SO—, —SO2—, —NH—, —NR1— or —PR1—, where R1 and R2 are as previously defined; and x is 0 to 3, y is 1 to 4, z is 0 or 1, with the proviso that x+y+z=4; and m

Abstract: RTV silicone rubber compositions are provided comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane, (B) an organosilicon compound or partial hydrolytic condensate thereof, and (C) a non-aromatic amino-bearing compound. The compositions, when electric and electronic parts having a copper, silver or other metal portion on their surface are encapsulated or sealed therewith, can prevent or retard the parts from corrosion with sulfur-containing gas.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a rubber composition which has been improved in mechanical properties with maintaining excellent various properties and is favorably used for a fuel cell sealing member, a hard disc drive top cover gasket member and an electric wire connector sealing member. It is another object of the present invention to provide main bodies mounted with the above respective members obtained by the use of the rubber composition. The rubber composition of the invention comprises a specific ethylene/?-olefin/non-conjugated polyene copolymer in which the non-conjugated polyene is a norbornene-based compound, a specific SiH group-containing compound, and if necessary, an organopolysiloxane. Such a rubber composition of the invention is excellent in mechanical properties and can be particularly favorably used for a fuel cell sealing member, a hard disc drive top cover gasket, an electric wire connector sealing member, etc.

Abstract: A moisture curable acrylic formulation is provided inclusive of a majority by weight polyacrylic prepolymer. The prepolymer has an average molecular weight of between 3,000 and 6,000 grams per mole and between 2 and 4 moisture curable functional moieties of isocyanate or silane per prepolymer. A thermoplastic adhesive resin is also included within the formulation. When the prepolymer functional moieties are all silane, the thermoplastic adhesive resin is ethylene vinyl acetate resin. A silane molecule is provided within the formulation as an adhesion promoter and also affords a degree of storage stability through sacrificial reaction with water during storage. The resultant formulation achieves a shear strength of at least 10 pounds per square inch when applied to a thickness of 0.75 millimeters between a glass substrate and a vinyl article 15 minutes after application at 120° Celsius in ambient atmospheric air.

Abstract: A cure system including a compatiblized and passivated refectory solid dispersed within a low temperature liquid curing agent is provided. An adhesive system including the cure system is provided, and an associated method. A device including the cured adhesive system is provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to a flame retardant composition comprising: (a) 81 to 99.99 weight percent of a thermoplastic resin, thermoset resin, thermoplastic resin blend, or thermoset resin blend which upon burning forms a char and (b) 0.01-19 weight percent of a silsesquioxane resin having a weight average molecular weight of greater than 300.

Abstract: A cure system including a compatiblized and passivated refectory solid dispersed within a low temperature liquid curing agent is provided. An adhesive system including the cure system is provided, and an associated method. A device including the cured adhesive system is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coating and printing ink compositions possessing silicone surfactants compositions comprising fluorine-free organomodified disiloxanes which are resistant to hydrolysis between a pH of about 3 to a pH of about 12. The coatings and printing ink composition of the present invention exhibit enhanced wetting, flow and leveling properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel free-flowing filler compositions containing silated cyclic core polysulfide coupling agents, and to a rubber containing the filler composition.

Abstract: Sulfur-containing silane coupling agents, and organic polymers containing carbon-carbon double bonds. These silanes can be carried on organic and inorganic fillers. The invention also relates to tire compositions and articles of manufacture, particularly tires, made from the elastomer compositions described herein.

Abstract: Silicone-containing addition polymers having numerous uses are prepared by polymerizing addition polymerizable monomers in the presence of a silicone-containing polyvinyl alcohol, and/or by adding a silicone-containing polyvinyl alcohol to an aqueous addition polymer dispersion prior to spray drying, the silicone-containing polyvinyl alcohol containing at least one polymerizable group.

Abstract: Disclosed are silane-modified urea derivatives which can be produced by reacting diisocyanates with aminosilanes, hydroxysilanes, or mercaptosilanes. The inventive silane-modified urea derivatives are suitable especially for use as auxiliary rheological agents, preferably as thixotropic agents for silane-crosslinking systems, particularly for single-component and two-component adhesives and sealants, paint, lacquers, and coating while causing substantially no increase in viscosity, not being subject to discoloring, being reactive, and positively influencing mechanics.

Abstract: Ink jet printable compositions comprise an aqueous vehicle, particles of a self-crosslinking polymer, and optional colorant. In one embodiment, an ink jet printable ink may comprise an aqueous vehicle, a colorant, and a silyl-terminated sulfopoly(ester-urethane) polymer. In another embodiment, an ink jet printable ink comprises an aqueous vehicle, colorant, and at least 20 weight percent dispersed shear deformable polymer particles wherein the polymer is self-crosslinking. In another aspect, the invention concerns methods of printing a composition, and printed articles produced thereby.

Abstract: The invention relates to a straight-oil finishing composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a polydimethylsiloxane oil or liquid paraffin having a viscosity of 3 to 70 mm2/s at 25 centigrade temperature; and (B) 0.5 to 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane resin, which contains silanol groups and silicon-bonded alkoxy groups and wherein 20 mole % or more of all siloxane units are siloxane units represented by formula C3H7SiO3/2. This composition is useful for treating fiber yarn.

Abstract: A composition comprising a silicone having at least one polyether functionality and at least one amino functionality, and an alkyl ether carboxylate of the general formula: R7O(C2H4O)t(CH(CH3)CH2O)qLkCOOA wherein R7 is a monovalent hydrocarbon moiety of comprising about four to about 22 carbon atoms, t is 0 to about 20, q is 0 to about 10, L is a divalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to about 6 carbon atoms and k is 0 or 1, provided that the sum of t and q is greater than or equal to 1. There is also provided a method for treating a textile using the above composition, which method results in decreased silicone oil spotting, especially at elevated temperatures and pH.

Abstract: This invention teaches the preparation and compositions of POSS nanostructured chemicals bearing a variety of onium-type surfactants. The surfactants serve as low-cost compatibilizing groups for polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane and polyhedral oligomeric silicate nanostructures with man-made polymer and biological systems. Variations of the surfactants also provide reactivity for the nanostructured chemicals with man-made and biological materials. The surfactant bearing nanostructured chemicals are useful as alloying agents is for controlling the structure and bulk physical properties of materials from the nanoscopic length scale. Alternately, the surfactants can be eliminated from the nanostructures to render the formation of nanoscopically dispersed silica particles.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition which has excellent flame retardancy, even when containing neither any phosphorus compound flame retardant nor any halogenated flame retardant, and which is highly reflective and has light-shutting properties and excellent thermal stability. The polycarbonate resin composition comprises 5 to 98 parts by weight of a polycarbonate/polyorganosiloxane copolymer, 0 to 93 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin, 2 to 50 parts by weight of titanium oxide, 0 to 1.0 parts by weight of a fibril-forming polytetrafluoroethylene, and 0.05 to 2.0 parts by weight of an organosiloxane, the sum of the ingredients (A), (B), and (C) is 100 parts by weight.

Abstract: There are provided a radiation curing silicone rubber composition that is useful for the bonding of substrates, an adhesive silicone elastomer film formed from such a composition, a structural body in which two substrates are bonded via a cured layer formed from the composition, and a method of producing such a structural body. The composition includes: (a) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least one group selected from the group consisting of acryloyl groups and methacryloyl groups, and at least one hydrosilyl group; (b) a fluid organopolysiloxane with at least two groups which are each selected from the group consisting of acryloyl groups and methacryloyl groups, and with no hydrosilyl groups; (c) a compound selected from the group consisting of alkoxysilanes, partial hydrolysis-condensation products of alkoxysilanes, organosilane-modified isocyanurates and organosiloxane-modified isocyanurates; (d) a radiation sensitizer; and (e) a platinum group metal-based catalyst.

Abstract: An organohydrosiloxane composition comprising: a) one or more organohydrosiloxane compounds, each having at least one [—HSiR—O—] unit, wherein R?C1–C18 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl, C1–C18 linear, branched, or cyclic alkoxy, or substituted or unsubstituted aryl, and b) an antioxidant compound shown in Formula (1) ?wherein the antioxidant compound is a phenolic compound and is present in a concentration from about 1 ppm to about 5,000 ppm and wherein R1 through R5 can each independently be H, OH, C1–C18 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl, C1–C18 linear, branched, or cyclic alkoxy or substituted or unsubstituted aryl. The compositions of present invention exhibit stability and significantly extend the shelf life of organohydrosiloxane products and allow greater flexibility in handling these products in chemical processes or semiconductor manufacturing. The resulting stabilization of siloxanes prevents the possibility of complete polymerization (i.e.

Abstract: A composition containing an alkoxysiloxane including a catenate alkoxysilane of formula I and/or a cyclic siloxane of formula II, and a crosslinkable polymer compound and the use thereof as a water scavenger, dryer or precuring retarder R3Si—O—[SiR2—O—]mSiR3??(I)

Abstract: A curable epoxy resin composition comprising at least: (A) a crystalline epoxy resin, (B) a phenol resin, and (C) a silicone resin composed of epoxy-containing organic groups and phenyl groups that define an average unit formula of this component. Component (C) is used in an amount of 0.1 to 500 parts by weight for 100 parts by weight of the sum of weights of components (A) and (B). The composition of the invention is suitable for transfer and injection molding and may find use as a curable epoxy resin composition for sealing parts of electrical and electronic devices.

Abstract: A semiconductor encapsulating epoxy resin composition is provided comprising (A) an epoxy resin, (B) a phenolic resin curing agent, (C) a molybdenum compound, (D-i) an organopolysiloxane, (D-ii) an organopolysiloxane cured product, or (D-iii) a block copolymer obtained by reacting an epoxy resin or alkenyl group-bearing epoxy resin with an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, and (E) an inorganic filler. The composition has improved moldability and solder crack resistance while exhibiting high flame retardance despite the absence of halogenated epoxy resins and antimony oxide.

Abstract: A single component sag-free liquid ebonite composition having silane coupling agents selected to chemically bond and convert liquid unsaturated rubber to alkoxy functionality, to consume and scavenge moisture originally present in the mixture, and to react with sulfur during vulcanization. The single component liquid ebonite composition is moisture activated and is particularly useful for coating applications in protecting metal from corrosion and chemical attack. In some embodiments, the liquid ebonite composition having a total mass percentage of 100 is mainly composed of liquid unsaturated rubber, sulfur, a vulcanization activator, a vulcanization accelerator, a first silane, a second silane, and a third silane. With the right reactive functional group, the third silane can replace the first or second silane. In some embodiments, the liquid ebonite composition includes a catalyst, carbon black, fillers, additives, and a diluent or solvent.

Abstract: Organosilicon compounds having alkynol groups and containing units of the formula where R3 and R2 are optionally substituted hydrocarbon radicals, R4 are divalent organic radicals, and X is a linking group are useful in addition crosslinkable compositions. The compositions exhibit long pot life and yet also exhibit excellent cure, and are useful, inter alia, in preparing molded articles and coatings.

Abstract: A wiper blade made of a compound having a methyl vinyl silicone polymer, a filler, and a friction-reducing additive is provided. The friction-reducing additive is present in an amount from between about 5–42 weight percent, preferably 11 percent. The average particle size of the friction-reducing additive is preferably less than 6 microns, thereby permitting extrusion of the compound into the shape of a wiper blade. Polytetrafluoroethylene is preferred as a friction-reducing additive, but other substances, such as boron nitride or graphite could be used.

Abstract: Resinous composition comprising: (A) 100 weight parts of (R2SiO2/2)w(RSiO3/2)x(SiO4/2)y(O1/2R1)z wherein R is selected from the group consisting of monovalent hydrocarbon groups having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R1 is selected from the group consisting of the hydrogen atom and saturated hydrocarbon groups having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, w is a number from 0 to 0.2, x is a number from 0.4 to 0.9, y is a number from 0.1 to 0.6, z is a number from 0.1 to 0.5, and (w+x+y)=1; (B) 20 to 150 weight parts of an alcohol-based solvent; (C) 100 to 1000 weight parts of a solvent selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbon-based solvents and polydimethylsiloxanes described by the formula Me3SiO(Me2SiO)nSiMe3, wherein Me is the methyl group and n has a value of 0 or 1; (D) 1 to 100 weight parts of a coupling agent selected from the group consisting of alkoxysilanes and silane coupling agents; (E) 0.1 to 20 weight parts of a condensation catalyst, and (F) 0.

Abstract: Clear microemulsions are formed spontaneously by combining (i) water; (ii) a volatile siloxane; (iii) a long chain or high molecular weight silicone polyether; and, as an optional ingredient, (iv) a cosurfactant such as a monohydroxy alcohol, an organic diol, an organic triol, an organic tetraol, a silicone diol, a silicone triol, a silicone tetraol, and a nonionic organic surfactant. In an alternate embodiment, a non-volatile siloxane is included as an ingredient, and the silicone polyether is a long chain or high molecular weight silicone polyether, or a short chain or low molecular weight silicone polyether.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided novel thermosetting resin compositions which do not require solvent to provide a system having suitable viscosity for convenient handling. Invention compositions have the benefit of undergoing rapid cure. The resulting thermosets are stable to elevated temperatures, are highly flexible, have low moisture uptake and are consequently useful in a variety of applications, e.g., in adhesive applications since they display good adhesion to both the substrate and the device attached thereto.

Abstract: Provided is a room-temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition including (I) an organopolysiloxane, and (II) a silane compound containing silicon-bonded hydrolysable groups and/or a partial hydrolysis-condensation product thereof. The organopolysiloxane (I) is a condensation product of (A) an organosiloxane which includes R3SiO1/2 units wherein R represents an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group and SiO4/2 units, in which the molar ratio R3SiO1/2 to SiO4/2 is 0.6 to 1.2, and further includes less than 2.0% by weight of silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups, and (B) a diorganopolysiloxane with molecular chain terminals blocked with functional group-containing silyl groups. This composition generates a cured product or coating film with good transparency and good strength, which is useful as a coating material for electrical or electronic components or circuits, a sealant for liquid crystal display elements, and an antifouling paint for underwater structures.

Abstract: A polymerization product of an polyorganohydrosiloxane having a molecular weight of about 3500 to about 4000 and 6-7 Si—H bonds per molecule with a lower alkylene terminated polydimethylsiloxane having a molecular weight of about 20,000 to about 25,000 in the presence of a medium selected from low viscosity silicone oils, hydrocarbon oils typically with the aid of a hydrosilylation catalyst, where the amounts of the siloxanes are chosen such that the reaction product constitutes about 3% to about 15% of the cross-linked polymer and about 97 to about 85% of the reaction medium. The resultant gel is milled in a colloid mill, and if desired, diluted to a concentration of about 3% to about 8% with a diluent selected from the group consisting of low viscosity silicone oil, hydrocarbon oil, lower alkanol, or mixtures thereof. The so produced gel is useable as is or can be formulated into more complex cosmetic formulations having about 65% to about 99.9% of the gel, about 0.

Abstract: The invention concerns fibre-free precursor pastes of refractory material characterised in that they contain an elastomeric polymer filled with alumina and alumina hydrate and a silylating agent, generating Si—O bonds. The invention also concerns the method for making said paste and the material and the use thereof.

Abstract: Arizidinosilicones of the general formula (1), wherein R1 represents H, C1-C12 alkyl, C2-C12 alkenyl, C2-C12 alkinyl, C7-C15 alkaryl, C7-C15 aralkyl, C3-C12 cycloalkyl and these groups can be substituted with Cl or F partially, completely or in a mixed manner and/or may contain 0 to 5 heteroatoms selected from O, N, S, R2 represents a group of the selection of R1 and/or R4, and R3 represents SiRl3 or SiR12R4, and wherein R4 represents formula (2), and A represents an (n+1) radical saturated, unsaturated or aromatic, linear, branched or cyclic hydrocarbon group that may contain 0 to 5 heteroatoms selected from O, N, S and that includes 1 to 18 carbon atoms, B is selected from O, S, NR1, D is selected from C(O)O, C(O)NR1, C(O), C(O)C(O), C(O)(CH2)m(C(O), C(S)NR1, CH2, E represents a diradical saturated or unsaturated, linear, branched or cyclic hydrocarbon group that may contain 0 to 5 heteroatoms selected from O, N, S and that includes 0 to 18 carbon atoms, a is 0 or 1, f is an integer from 2 to 1000, n, m is

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the coating and water-repellent impregnation of mineral building materials, in which an architectural coating composition containing from 1 to 30 % by weight of C1-C20-alkyl-C1-C6-alkoxysilane as impregnating agent is applied to the building material. The principal architectural coating compositions are paints and plasters.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of water-insoluble organopolysiloxane derivatives of the general formula (I) in which the radicals R1 are alkyl radicals, preferably having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or aryl radicals, but at least 80% of the radicals R1 are methyl radicals, and R2 at least once in the molecule has the definition (a) for defoaming aqueous media, especially printing inks and paints.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicone rubber formulations comprising organopolysiloxanes and hydrophobicized silicas, which possess an extremely high level of whiteness.

Abstract: A unitary humidity exchange cell (HUX) is dislosed that includes at least one composite membrane, disposed between at least one first chamber for flow of the first fluid therethrough and at least one second chamber for flow of the second fluid therethrough. The composite membrane include an at least partially sulfonated humidity-conducting polymer comprising residues derived from at least one arylvinyl monomer; and a reinforcing substrate bonded thereto. The product finds utility in a variety of physical and chemical processes and products whereby moisture or other highly polar liquid or gas transfer, exchange removal or delivery is important. A notable application is the Membrane Energy Recovery Ventilator (MERV) in which both heat, ions and moisture is transferred between two air streams, one intake and one exhaust, from an air-conditioned building.

Abstract: An additive for a coating composition is disclosed. The additive comprises particles dispersed in a siloxane compound. When the additive is incorporated into a coating composition, the coating composition demonstrates improved mar and scratch performance. The particles can be reacted with a compound comprising a surface-active moiety prior to dispersion in the siloxane.

Abstract: A coating composition based upon at least partially hydrolyzed epoxy-functional alkoxy silanes and having particular utility in forming tintable, abrasion resistant coatings on lenses. Incorporation in the composition of a non-hydrolyzed epoxy-functional alkoxy silane provides a desired reduction in viscosity. Incorporation in the composition of a polyether surfactant provides a cured coating of the composition with increased tintability.

Abstract: A room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising (A) 100 pbw of an organopolysiloxane having at least two organooxysilyl groups in a molecule, (B) 1-30 pbw of a hydroxyl-terminated linear organopolysiloxane, (C) 0.5-15 pbw of an organooxysilane or a partial hydrolytic condensate thereof, and (D) 0.1-10 pbw of a titanium chelate catalyst is stable during storage under sealed conditions and fully adherent to those resins which are difficult to bond.

Abstract: A room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising (A) a branched organopolysiloxane having specific radicals on side chains or on side chains and ends of the polymer, (B) fumed silica, (C) an organooxysilane or a partial hydrolytic condensate thereof, and (D) a condensation catalyst is improved in stability during storage under sealed conditions and cures into an elastomeric product whose physical properties change little even when used under rigorous conditions as encountered in proximity to automotive engines.

Abstract: Compositions are described with organopolysiloxanes which contain crosslinked units and are further crosslinkable. The compositions further contain a polyurethane containing blocked isocyanate groups. They are useful for treating fiber materials, especially textile sheet materials, and can be applied thereto in the form of aqueous solutions or dispersions. Textiles which are 50 to 100% by weight wool and have been finished with the compositions exhibit low shrinkage and low felting tendency during washing operations and also a pleasant, soft hand.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane compositions that cure by the addition reaction of silicon-bonded lower alkenyl radicals with silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms and which exhibit select adhesion to a variety of substrates. The compositions comprise an adhesion promoting mixture comprising an epoxy-functional compound, soluble polydiorganosiloxanes, polycycloorganosiloxanes (linear and cyclic) and and hydroxy end blocked hydrocarbons (glycols) thus giving release characteristics to metal substrates while maintaining adhesion to a thermoplastic substrate. Additionally, an additive may be used to produce surface lubricity after curing.

Abstract: A coating composition based upon at least partially hydrolyzed epoxy-functional alkoxy silanes and having particular utility in forming tintable, abrasion resistant coatings on lenses. Incorporation in the composition of a non-hydrolyzed epoxy-functional alkoxy silane provides a desired reduction in viscosity. Incorporation in the composition of a polyether surfactant provides a cured coating of the composition with increased tintability.

Abstract: A battery operated hand-held dispenser which operates efficiently at lower power levels than prior art devices. The dispenser as included therein has spray, foam or stream, dispensing capabilities coupled with pump mechanisms, vent mechanisms and positive closures.