Abstract: A mixture of a first aluminum hydroxide surface treated with a silicon-containing compound and having a mean particle size of 5-20 &mgr;m and a second aluminum hydroxide surface treated with a silicon-containing compound and having a mean particle size of 0.1-2.5 &mgr;m is blended in a silicone rubber composition comprising an organopolysiloxane, finely divided silica, and an organic peroxide. The silicone rubber composition cures into silicone rubber having sufficiently improved properties to serve as high-voltage electrical insulators, even when exposed to air polluted conditions or rigorous weather conditions.

Abstract: An oil-bleeding silicone rubber composition comprising (A) an alkenyl-containing organopolysiloxane, (B) finely divided silica, (C) a silicone bleed oil having methyl and phenyl groups attached to substantially all silicon atoms, and (D) another silicone bleed oil. When molded in a mold, the composition satisfies both the requirements of minimized mold contamination and smooth mold release.

Abstract: An acid-resistant, thermoplastic resin composition which is nonpoisonous and non-halogen and has an acid-resistance for a long period of time, the acid-resistant, thermoplastic resin composition containing a thermoplastic resin, 30 to 70% by weight of magnesium hydroxide which has a specific surface area of 20 m2/g or less and an average secondary particle diameter of 0.2 to 5.0 &mgr;m and is surface-treated with at least one surface-treating agent selected from a water-soluble silane-coupling agent, a phosphoric acid ester, a higher fatty acid or its alkali metal salt, and 1 to 20% by weight of a reaction type compatibilizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures of conducting organic polymers and reaction products of polyfunctional organosilanes, conducting organic-inorganic hybrid materials obtained therefrom, and their use for coating surfaces.

Abstract: The invention concerns a dispersion powder composition which is redispersible in water and is made from water-insoluble organic polymers, the composition being characterized in that it contains 0.1 to 30% by wt., relative to the weight of the organic polymers, of one ormore silicon compounds which are dispersible in water and which have a boiling point at normal pressure of 160° C., selected from the group comprising the silanes, polysilanes, oligosiloxanes, carbosilanes, polycarbosilanes, carbosiloxanes, polycarbosiloxanes and polysilylenedisiloxanes. The invention also concerns methods for manufacturing such compositions and their use.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided novel hydrophobic compositions comprising a defined hydrophobic maleimide moiety and optionally, a hydrophobic cyanate ester moiety. Invention compositions have excellent moisture resistance (and, hence are much less prone to give rise to “popcorning”), excellent handling properties (i.e., generally existing as a fluid material which does not require the addition of solvent to facilitate the use thereof), and excellent performance properties (e.g., good dielectric properties).

Abstract: Rubber compositions for footwear, conveyor belt covers, rolls, hoses, cables, rubberized fabrics, and grips containing (A) an elastomer, (B) 5 to 150 parts by weight of a filler, and (C) a polysiloxane represented by the formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, m, and n are as defined in the specification, having an average degree of polymerization of 3 to 1000 in a specific ratio with respect to the filler (B) and footwear, conveyor belt covers, rolls, hoses, cables, rubberized fabrics, and grips comprising these rubber compositions.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composition contains (A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane composition of the organic peroxide or addition reaction curing type, (B) 20-400 parts by weight of aluminum hydroxide, and (C) 1-20 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane of formula (I): R.sup.1.sub.a (OX).sub.b SiO.sub.(4-a-b)/2 wherein R.sup.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, at least 10 mol % of the R.sup.1 groups being phenyl, X is hydrogen or a monovalent hydrocarbon group, a and b are positive numbers satisfying the range: 1.0.ltoreq.a<2.0, 1<a+b.ltoreq.3, and 0.001.ltoreq.b/(a+b).ltoreq.0.8. The composition cures into a silicone rubber having improved high-voltage electrical insulating properties even under humid conditions.

Abstract: A high performance, hot melt, single-component sealant which combines the prefered properties of single- and two-component sealants. The sealant comprises a styrene block copolymer, a moisture-curable silylated polyurethane prepolymer, an aromatic tackifier resin, a polar tackifier resin, a polyethylene wax and an organo silane adhesion promoter. Optionally, the sealant may include UV absorbers, antioxidants, plasticizers, catalysts, fillers, pigments, and the like. The sealant does not require mixing before it is applied at a high temperature to the surface that is to be sealed. After application, the sealant forms, upon cooling, a solid elastomer. Upon further exposure to atmospheric moisture, the sealant forms a thermoset crosslinked network having the preferred properties of two-component chemically-cured sealants. The sealant is suitable for use as an edge sealant for insulated glass.

Abstract: A silicone composition for preparing a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive, the composition comprising (A) 20 to 55 parts by weight of a polydiorganosiloxane containing an average of at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule; (B) 45 to 80 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane resin comprising R.sup.3.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 units and SiO.sub.4/2 units wherein each R.sup.3 is independently selected from the group consisting of monovalent hydrocarbon and monovalent halogenated hydrocarbon groups, the mole ratio of R.sup.3.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 units to SiO.sub.4/2 units is from 0.6:1 to 1.

Abstract: Thickening can be obtained by adding a silicone latex to the water phase of a water-in-silicone emulsion, instead of adding the silicone latex to the silicone phase of the emulsion. The latex is used in a range of about 0.1-5.0% by weight. Thick emulsions are made by (i) separately preparing a silicone phase containing a silicone polyether and a cyclic siloxane; (ii) separately preparing an aqueous phase containing water and at least one active ingredient; (iii) adding the latex to the aqueous phase; and (iv) combining and mixing the phases.

Abstract: A dispersion powder of water-insoluble copolymers of ethylenically unsaturated monomers and optionally, further additives, which are redispersible in water and obtained by:a) emulsion polymerizing, at a pH of 2 to 9, a comonomer mixture of at least one comonomer selected from vinyl esters of unbranched or branched alkylcarboxylic acids having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, methacrylic acid esters of unbranched or branched alcohols having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, acrylic acid esters of unbranched or branched alcohols having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, olefins, dienes, vinylaromatics and vinyl halides, and 0.05 to 15.0% by weight, based on the total weight of the comonomer mixture, of at least one silicon compound of the formulaCH.sub.2 .dbd.CH--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --SiR(OR').sub.2,where m=0-8CH.sub.2 .dbd.CR"--CO.sub.2 --(CH.sub.2).sub.n SiR(OR').sub.2where n=1-6 ##STR1## b) spray drying aqueous dispersion, at a pH of 4 to 8 at a discharge temperature of 55 to 100.degree. C., before or after addition of any additives.

Abstract: The preparation of an aqueous dispersion can be based on at least one water-insoluble organopolymer, on at least one water-dispersible silicon compound and on at least one water-soluble or dispersible phosphorus compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable resin composition for use in water-based coating materials which includes as essential components an emulsion polymer (A) containing tertiary amino groups obtained by carrying out emulsion polymerization of a vinyl monomer containing a tertiary amino group with another copolymerizable vinyl monomer in a water-based medium, and a compound (B) containing, at least, an epoxy group and a hydrolyzable silyl group, with this composition preferably also including a water-based compound (C) obtained by adding a neutralizing agent to a vinyl polymer (I) containing acidic groups and/or tertiary amino groups so as to neutralize at least 10% of the acidic groups and/or the tertiary amino groups, and then dispersing or dissolving in water, and/or a compound (D), which is not included in compound (B), and contains hydrolyzable silyl group and/or a silanol group.

Abstract: A rubber composition obtained by kneading a mixture comprising 100 parts by weight of a solution polymerized diene rubber, 5-100 parts by weight of silica, 1-15 parts by weight of a silane coupling agent, and 1-20 parts by weight of an organic silicon compound having a number average molecular weight of about 100-10,000, and maintaining the temperature during the kneading at 200.degree. C. or less. The composition is excellent in wear resistance and productivity, has lower rolling resistance and is useful, for example, for automobile tires.

Abstract: A three-dimensional composite of silica spheres interconnected by resin is provided having a three-dimensional network structure including silica particles having the following structural and dynamic characteristics and a resin present in the internal pores of said network:(a) three-dimensionally interconnected spherical silica particles having a diameter of 6 to 30 .mu.m;(b) on the surface of said spherical silica particles, a specific surface area of 300 to 400 m.sup.

Abstract: A rubber composition of improved hysteretic and physical properties which make it suitable for forming a tire tread, notably a tire tread of reduced rolling resistance, the rubber composition including carbon black having silica fixed to its surface as the majority portion of reinforcing filler and at least one functionalized diene polymer having at the end of its chain a silanol function or a polysiloxane block including a silanol end or a diene polymer modified along its chain by silanol functions.

Abstract: The present invention proposes highly practical curable resin compositions for use in water based paints, which contain no, or much less organic solvent when compared with current organic solvent based paints, and which produce painted surfaces which have excellent curability and weather resistant properties, as well as excellent resistance to solvents, chemicals and water. These curable resin compositions include a compound combining both epoxy and hydrolyzable silyl groups, and a water based product obtained by dispersing or dissolving in water, a tertiary amino vinyl polymer, a vinyl polymer containing both tertiary amino and acidic groups, or an acidic vinyl polymer, which has been either partially or completely neutralized by an acidic or basic compound.

Abstract: The organopolysiloxane compositions are prepared by mixing(1) organopolysiloxanes which contain on average at least 2 aliphatic carbon-carbon multiple bonds per molecule,(2) prehydrophobized oxidic reinforcing fillers having a carbon content, obtained by the hydrophobizing, of at least 0.5% by weight and(3) compounds which are chosen from(3a) silanol compounds of the formulaR--[SiR.sub.2 --O--].sub.a H (I)in whichR is identical or different monovalent, C.sub.1 - to C.sub.10 -hydrocarbon radicals which are free from aliphatic carbon-carbon multiple bonds anda has values from 1 to 10, and(3b) saturated C.sub.1 - to C.sub.18 -alkanols.

Abstract: A printing medium comprising a substrate having at least one surface and a coating adhered to the surface wherein the coating comprises (a) binder comprising film-forming organic polymer, and (b) the polymerization reaction product of the hydrolyzate of an aluminum alkoxide and an organoalkoxysilane.

Abstract: The viscosity of a solvent is modified by thickening the solvent with a silicone latex. A silicone latex having a plurality of crosslinked polysiloxane particles is first prepared by mixing the siloxane polymer, a surfactant, and water; emulsifying the mixture to a gel phase; diluting the emulsion with water; adding a cure package (i.e., a catalyst, a crosslinker, or both, or a self catalytic crosslinker); and then without removing the water from the latex and after the particles of siloxane polymer in the latex have been cured, mixing the latex and solvent to thicken the solvent, forming viscous liquids, gels, and pastes. Water in the latex thickened solvent composition can be stabilized by adding a silicone polyether during mixing of the latex and the solvent.

Abstract: A plasma-polymerized anti-fogging film is formed by polymerization-depositing a high molecular polymerized DMDAS film on a substrate to provide the substrate surface with anti-fogging capability. The plasma polymerization deposition process is performed by using diacetoxy silane monomer that contains bi-carboxylate O.dbd.C--O-- functional group as the reactant monomer with an introduction of a suitable amount of oxygen to cause the polymerization reaction. The reactant monomer and the oxygen are introduced into a vacuum deposition apparatus and a high energy plasma is generated between electrodes of the vacuum deposition apparatus to cause the polymerization reaction on the substrate to form thereon the high molecular polymerized DMDAS anti-fogging film.

Abstract: A polyphenylene sulfide resin composition, which comprises, in addition to a polyphenylene sulfide resin and an inorganic filler, at least one whisker selected from the group consisting of titania whisker and aluminum borate whisker.

Abstract: A method for preparing a three dimensionally connected silica spheres-resin composite, which comprises hydrolyzing and polymerizing a low molecular weight polyalkoxysilane in the presence of an acid catalyst in a mixed solution of the low molecular weight polyalkoxysilane and a water-soluble polymer in a solvent mixture of water and alcohol to obtain a three dimensional connected silica spheres, impregnating the three dimensional connected silica spheres with at least one material selected from resin-forming monomers and resin-forming prepolymers, and curing the material. The composite obtained by the above method retains its strength even at high temperatures where the organic matter undergoes pyrolysis or burnout.

Abstract: Radiation-curing printing inks which comprise organopolysiloxanes of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 =an alkyl radical having 1 to 8 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 =a group of the formula--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --C(O)O--R--(OC(O)--CH.dbd.CH.sub.2).sub.x-1and/or--CH.dbd.CH--C(O)O--R--(OC(O)--CH.dbd.CH.sub.2).sub.x-1in which x is an integer and is at least 2, and R is a hydrocarbon radical which optionally has alkoxy groups,R.sup.3 =R.sup.1 or R.sup.2,n=30 to 150,m=0 to 3, preferably 0,in quantities of from 0.01 to 3% by weight, based on the ink formulation.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous, silicone-modified acrylate polymer emulsion, which is an acrylate polymer emulsion produced by subjecting a monomer system (A) comprising an acrylate monomer selected from the group consisting of an acrylic ester, a methacrylic ester and a mixture thereof to emulsion polymerization in an aqueous medium in the presence of emulsifier (B) selected from the group consisting of a sulfonic acid group-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer, a sulfonate group-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and a mixture thereof, wherein the acrylate polymer emulsion is silicone-modified using a specific, silicone structure-containing modifier (C) during or after the emulsion polymerization.

Abstract: A curable liquid silicone rubber coating composition is disclosed. The curable composition of the invention exhibits excellent infiltrability and can be used to for thin coatings on synthetic fabrics, without using a dilution solvent. The cured composition is tackfree coating film with excellent adherence to synthetic fabrics. The curable composition includes: (A) a diorganopolysiloxane that contains at least 2 alkenyl groups in each molecule; (B) an organopolysiloxane resin; (C) an inorganic filler; (D) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane that contains at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule; (E) a platinum group catalyst; (F) an epoxy-functional organosilicon compound; and (G) an organotitanium compound.

Abstract: The invention concerns a dispersion powder composition which is redispersible in water and is made from water-insoluble homopolymers or copolymers of preferably ethylenically unsaturated monomers and one or more organosilicon compounds plus, optionally, other additives such as protective colloids and anti-blocking agents. The composition is obtained by: a) polymerizing one or more monomers in the presence of 0.1 to 30% by wt., relative to the total weight of the monomers, of one or more silicon compounds which are dispersible in water and which have a boiling point at normal pressure of >160.degree. C., selected from the group comprising the silanes, polysilanes, oligosiloxanes, polysiloxanes, carbosilanes, polycarbosilanes, carbosiloxanes, polycarbosiloxanes and polysilylenedisiloxanes and: b) spray-drying the product thus obtained, either before or after addition of the additives mentioned.

Abstract: There is disclosed a heat resistant organopolysiloxane composition comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane having a viscosity of 100 to 1,000,000 centistokes at 25.degree. C.;(B) 0.001 to 10 parts by weight of a reaction product of an alkali metal silanolate compound with cerium chloride or a cerium carboxylate; and(C) a diorganopolysiloxane having silicon-bonded hydrogen groups only at its molecular chain terminals, component (C) being present in a quantity sufficient to provide 1 to 10,000 parts per million of silicon-bonded hydrogen based on the total weight of said composition.

Abstract: A two-part composition comprising a liquid composition (I) composed of the components (A), (C), and (E) described below and a liquid composition (II) composed of the components (A) (B), (C), and (D) described below, which yield upon mixing a curable liquid silicone composition comprising(A) an alkenyl-substituted poyorganopolysiloxane;(B) a hydrogen-substituted organopolysiloxane in an amount that provides 0.3 to 10 moles silicon-bonded hydrogen from component (B) per 1 mole alkenyl in component (A);(C) an inorganic filler that has a specific surface of 50 to 500 m.sup.2 /g;(D) an alkoxy-substituted organopolysiloxane; and(E) platinum catalyst in a quantity sufficient to cure the instant composition;wherein the curable silicone composition that results when liquid composition (I) and liquid composition (II) are mixed, is thixotropic and has a viscosity, immediately upon the mixing that is greater than the viscosity of liquid composition (II).

Abstract: Photographic film sheet picking-up device in a feeding apparatus for feeding such sheets from a station containing at least one sheet to a following station, such as a transport or processing station where the film sheets are to be processed one at a time, wherein such sheet picking-up device comprises rubber suction cups containing at least one antistatic compound selected within the group consisting of a) a metal salt selected within the group consisting of perfluoroalkylsulfonylmethide compounds and perfluoroalkylsulfonylimide compounds, b) a perfluoroalkyl(ene)polyoxyethylene non-ionic type surfactant, c) a modified polyoxyethylenepolysiloxane type surfactant, and a mixture of such compounds.

Abstract: An improved gel coat for integral molded products having increased hardness consists of a synthetic resin mixed with tabular alumina and a surface treating agent such as gamma-Methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane. The gel coat may be applied as a first layer over a mold, pattern, part, or other surface with a filler reinforced resin layer applied to the first layer or with an intermediate layer of resin filled with calcium silicate applied between the gel coat and the reinforced layer. The gel coat may also be used as a surface coating for steel, composite, and concrete structures.

Abstract: An improved thermoplastic molding composition containing polycarbonate and a polyester copolymer based on cyclohexane-dimethanol, ethylene glycol and phthalic acid is disclosed. Improved resistance to gamma-radiation results from the incorporation of a siloxane compound which contains an oxirane group.

Abstract: A haloceramic material having integral, interpenetrating networks of haloelastomer, metal oxide, and optionally polyorganosiloxane forms highly advantageous seals such as gaskets, tapes, diaphragms, bearing, o-rings and the like. The haloceramer seals properties include a combination of thermal stability, chemical inertness and flexibility.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition containing an aromatic polycarbonate and a particular siloxane compound is disclosed. The composition which is based on a polycarbonate resin having bifunctional structural units corresponding to formula (Ia) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 denote, independently of one another, hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -aryl, or C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 -aralkyl,m is an integer from 4 to 7,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 selected individually for each X, denote, independently of one another, hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, andX stands for carbon,under the condition that R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are both alkyl groups on at least one X atom, andcontains from 0.001 to 1% by weight of at least one siloxane corresponding to formula (II) ##STR2## wherein R denotes hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -aryl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: There is disclosed a heat-resistant agent which exhibits good solubility in various organopolysiloxanes and which confers superior heat-resistance thereto, said heat-resistant agent having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is independently selected from hydrocarbon or halogenated hydrocarbon groups having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R.sup.1 is independently selected from R.sup.2 or a eugenol residue, m is an integer having an average value of 5 to 500 and n is an integer having an average value of 0 to 500, with the proviso that there is at least one eugenol residue in the molecule. Also disclosed is a composition comprising an organopolysiloxane and the above described heat-resistant agent.

Abstract: The instant invention pertains to a hot-melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition wherein the composition is comprised of a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive selected from the group consisting of a mixture of (i) a silicone resin and (ii) a silicone fluid and a condensed product of (i) and (ii); the silicone pressure sensitive adhesive exhibiting tackiness and adhesiveness; the silicone pressure sensitive adhesive being blended with (iii) from about 1 to 20 weight percent, based on the total weight of (i) and (ii), of a siloxylated polyether wax. 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: Disclosed are a jet ink composition and a method for printing on wet glass, PET, and aluminum surfaces under humid conditions messages having good penetration, adhesion and abrasion resistance, said composition comprising an organic solvent, a flexible thermoplastic urethane resin, silicone resin, a silane, and a colorant.

Abstract: Novel curable siloxane polymers having integral ultra-violet light absorbers are disclosed which are useful in preparing a variety of commercial silicone products requiring excellent resistance to loss of UV protection due to external forces.

Abstract: The instant invention pertains to a hot-melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition wherein the composition is comprised of a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive selected from the group consisting of a mixture of (i) a silicone resin and (ii) a silicone fluid and a condensed product of (i) and (ii); the silicone pressure sensitive adhesive exhibiting tackiness and adhesiveness; the silicone pressure sensitive adhesive being blended with (iii) from about 1 to 20 weight percent, based on the total weight of (i) and (ii), of a siloxylated polyether wax. 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: The present invention provides a strippable, rewettable film coating generally comprising polyvinyl polymer, polyalkyl acrylate, polyvinyl alcohol, release agents, surfactants, defoamers, dispersants, plactizicers and water. A machinable film coating mixture is also provided that is comprised of polyalkyl acrylate, release agents, surfactants, defoamers, dispersants, plactizicers and water. In another aspect, the present invention provides a heat-resistant film coating mixture comprised of polyalkyl acrylate, polyvinyl alcohol, release agents, surfactants, defoamers, dispersants, plactizicers and water.

Abstract: Microporous material comprising water insoluble thermoplastic organic polymer and particulate amorphous precipitated silica not only exhibits low particulate emissions during handling and use, but also has a low extactable alkali metal content. Microporous material having these characteristics is especially useful in clean rooms where electronic devices such as integrated circuits are manufactured. Such microporous material may be produced by employing amorphous precipitated silica particles having low alkali metal content as all or a substantial proportion of the amorphous precipitated silica particles constituting the microporous material.

Abstract: Water-dispersible, storage-stable pulverulent compositions of matter, well adopted as adjuvants for hydraulic binders used in the construction industry, comprise particulates of a water-insoluble film-forming vinyl and/or acrylic polymer, e.g., a vinyl ester, alkyl(meth)acrylate or vinylaromatic homopolymer or copolymer, containing from 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of at least one silicone, e.g., an alkali or alkaline earth metal organosiliconate or a liquid organopolysiloxane, per 100 parts by weight of such film-forming polymer.

Abstract: A process for treating fillers, preferably precipitated silica, to improve the physical property profile of heat curable and room temperature vulcanizable silicone rubbers and a composition for room temperature vulcanizable rubbers comprising the silica filler treated by the process of the invention.

Abstract: The introduction of release coating-forming silicone compositions that yield cured release coatings that exhibit excellent release properties against tacky substances and do not impair the residual adhesion of tacky substances.Silicone composition for the formation of cured release coatings, that characteristically comprises(A) 100 weight parts of a cured coating-forming silicone composition into which there is admixed(B) 0.5 to 500 weight parts organosilicon polymer with the following average unit formula ##STR1## wherein R represents C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 monovalent hydrocarbon groups that are free of aliphatic unsaturation; R.sup.1 represents organic groups selected from the group consisting essentially of C.sub.2 to C.sub.20 alkylene groups and organic groups with the formulas --R.sup.3 (OR.sup.3).sub.y -- and --R.sup.3 --(R.sub.2 SiO).sub.z R.sub.2 Si--R.sup.3 -- (R is defined as above, R.sup.3 denotes C.sub.2 to C.sub.

Abstract: A room temperature vulcanizing alkoxy curing silicone composition cured by a dual catalyst system comprising either (C.sub.4 H.sub.9)Sn(O.sub.2 CCH.sub.3)(O.sub.2 C(CH.sub.2).sub.10 CH.sub.3) or an approximately equimolar mixture of dibutyltin diacetate and dibutyltin dilaurate or mixtures thereof whereby tooling time is increased without deleterious effects upon cured performance properties.

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 instant invention pertains to a hot-melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition wherein the composition is comprised of a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive selected from the group consisting of a mixture of (i) a silicone resin and (ii) a silicone fluid and a condensed product of (i) and (ii); the silicone pressure sensitive adhesive exhibiting tackiness and adhesiveness; the silicone pressure sensitive adhesive being blended with (iii) from about 1 to 20 weight percent, based on the total weight of (i) and (ii), of a siloxylated polyether wax. 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: 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: 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.