Abstract: A conductive resin composition primarily comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a thermosetting or thermoplastic resin, (B) 5–2,000 parts by weight of a conductive filler, and (C) 0.1–300 parts by weight of organic resin or rubber particulates has a low volume resistivity and stability thereof, and is effectively adherent. When applied to semiconductor packages, the composition can prevent the semiconductor chips from warpage or cracking due to thermal stresses in the semiconductor packages, ensuring the fabrication of semiconductor devices with high reliability.

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: An aqueous dispersion type pressure-sensitive adhesive composition which is excellent in adhesion to foams and unsusceptibility to edge peeling and retains stable adhesive force over long, a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet including a substrate and, disposed on one or both sides thereof, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer comprising the aqueous dispersion type pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive rubber foam sheet comprising a rubber foam and, disposed on one or both sides thereof, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer or pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet. The aqueous dispersion type pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprises an aqueous dispersion of a polymer obtained by copolymerizing a monomer mixture comprising one or more alkyl (meth)acrylates as the main component and at least one silane monomer, and a tackifier having a phenolic skeleton, added to the aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: To provide a silicone rubber composition for wiper blades, which, due excellent moldability and ability to closely repeat the shape of the die during extrusion, is suitable for forming wiper blades of complicated shapes; to provide a method of manufacturing the aforementioned composition. A silicone rubber composition for a wiper blade comprising (A), a polydiorganosiloxane, (B) a finely divided, reinforcing silica filler, (C) orthoboric acid or metaboric acid, (D) a powdered calcium carbonate, (E) an organic peroxide curing agent, and an additive for improving water-repellent properties of a wiper blade made from said composition, comprising one or both of (F) a polyorganosiloxane having a viscosity of 1 to 10000 mPa·s and containing in one molecule at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms and (G) a polydiorganosiloxane having a viscosity of 1 to 10000 mPa·s; a method of manufacturing the aforementioned composition.

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: A process for producing polysiloxane prepolymers of improved homogeneity for use in the production of relatively high refractive index polymeric compositions is described herein. Polymeric compositions so produced are useful in the production of ophthalmic devices such as for example intraocular lenses and corneal inlays.

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: The present invention provides a strippable film coating mixture that includes a resin component having an acrylic polymer and a polyvinyl polymer, wherein the acrylic polymer comprises from about 20% to about 40% by weight of the mixture and the polyvinyl polymer comprises from about 10% to about 30% by weight of the mixture. The strippable film coating mixture also includes a moisture repellent/release agent comprising from about 0.3% to about 0.6% by weight of the mixture, a surface release agent comprising from about 0.3% to about 2% by weight of the mixture, and a plasticizer comprising from about 1% to about 3% by weight of the mixture with a remainder of the weight of the mixture comprising an aqueous medium ranging from about 45% to about 60% by weight of the mixture.

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: 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: Organopolysiloxane gel products having a variety of physical forms and which produce a silky feel when applied to the skin are prepared by reacting an unsaturated organopolysiloxane resin, an Si—H functional organosiloxane crosslinker bearing pendant hydrido functionality, a C4 or higher unsaturated hydrocarbon, and optionally, an unsaturated hydrophile component. Products ranging from viscous liquids, creamy gels, pastes, and soft powders may be obtained. The products are highly useful in formulating cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: A room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane having organooxysilyl groups 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: 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: An image display medium including: a pair of electroconductive layers, at least one of which is light-transmissive and which are opposed to each other to form a cell; and a dispersion contained in the cell and including a silicone oil; a colored particulate material dispersed in the silicone oil; and a polymer soluble in the silicone oil. The polymer preferably includes units obtained from a monomer having an acidic group or a basic group and a monomer having the following formula (1): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R2 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; n is an integer; and x is an integer of from 1 to 3.

Abstract: There is disclosed a pneumatic tire having a rubberized component comprising: (a) 100 parts by weight of at least one rubber containing olefinic unsaturation; and (b) 1 to 110 phr of a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes.

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

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating for inkjet media, which includes at least one hydrophobic filler particle; and a binder. Another embodiment of the invention provides an inkjet media, which includes the above-described coating coated on a substrate. Another embodiment of the invention provides a method of inkjet printing, which includes inkjet printing at least one inkjet ink onto a substrate coated with the above-described coating.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising a liquid base polymer, a silicone elastomer powder, and a crosslinking agent is in putty form prior to curing, tack-free to the hand, easy to work, and adherent.

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: An anti-microbial, curable silicone rubber composition and method for making same, comprising in at least a portion of the exposed surface of said composition an organic matrix containing homogeneously dispersed particles of metallic silver having a particle size in the range of 1 to 50 nm (silver nanoparticles) in an amount providing on the surface of said composition an anti-microbially effective but less than cytotoxic silver concentration.

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 process for producing polysiloxane prepolymers of improved homogeneity for use in the production of relatively high refractive index polymeric compositions is described herein. Polymeric compositions so produced are useful in the production of ophthalmic devices such as for example intraocular lenses and corneal inlays. The preferred polymeric compositions are produced through the copolymerization of one or more polysiloxane prepolymers with hydrosilane-containing polysiloxanes.

Abstract: Silicone liquid crystals, silicone vesicles, and silicone gels are formed by combining (i) an amine functional silicone or an organic amine compound, (ii) an organic epoxide containing at least two epoxy groups or an epoxy functional silicone containing at least two epoxy groups, and (iii) a fluid such as water, a silicone fluid other than a silicone used in (i) and (ii), and a polar organic compound or nonpolar organic compound other than organic compounds used in (i) and (ii) in which the polar and nonpolar organic compound are present at a concentration to provide a level of solids less than 40 percent by weight based on the weight of (i)-(iii). These silicone liquid crystals, silicone vesicles, and silicone gels are useful in personal care for preparing various skin, hair, and underarm products.

Abstract: Epoxy resin compositions are disclosed which comprise (A) at least one silicone resin, (B) at least one epoxy resin, (C) at least one anhydride curing agent, (D) at least one siloxane surfactant, and (E) at least one ancillary curing catalyst. Also disclosed are a packaged solid state devices comprising a package, a chip, and an encapsulant comprising a composition of the invention. A method of encapsulating a solid state device is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aromatic polycarbonate resin composition comprising a resin component (A) selected from the group consisting of an aromatic polycarbonate and a resin mixture of an aromatic polycarbonate and at least one organic polymer resin other than an aromatic polycarbonate, wherein the resin mixture has an aromatic polycarbonate content of 50% by weight or more, and at least one aromatic group-containing silicone compound (B), wherein the at least one aromatic group-containing silicone compound (B) comprises a monomer, a polymer or a mixture thereof, which is represented by at least one formula selected from the group consisting of the following formulae (1) and (2): wherein the component (B) contains the aromatic group in an amount of 5 to 100 mole %, based on the total molar amount of R1, R2, R3 and R4, wherein each of R1 and R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-C20 hydrocarbon group, and each of R3 and R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-C20 hydrocarbon group or a metal-containing g

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: 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: An organopolysiloxane composition for molding purposes is provided which includes: (A) an organopolysiloxane with at least two alkenyl groups bonded to silicon atoms, (B) a straight chain organopolysiloxane with a hydrogen atom bonded to a silicon atom at both terminals, (C) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane with at least three hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms within a single molecule and including a RHSiO unit and a R2XSiO1/2 unit (wherein R is an unsubstituted or a substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group with no alkenyl groups, and X represents either a hydrogen atom or a group represented by R as defined above) within the molecule, (D) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst, and (E) finely powdered silica, wherein the total number of hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms within the constituent (B) and the constituent (C) ranges from 1 to 5 per alkenyl group within the constituent (A), and the number of hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms within the constituent (B) accounts for 20 to 70 mol % of the com

Abstract: The invention concerns organopolysiloxane compositions obtainable by the following successive steps: step 1: reacting (i) at least a linear diorganopolysiloxane reagent A comprising a hydroxyl group at each chain end; (2i) and at least a hydroxyl organopolysiloxane resin B having a weight content of hydroxyl group ranging from 0.1 to 10%; (3i) with at least a polyalkoxysilane C; step 2: introducing in the medium of step 1 (6i) a mineral filler G based on amorphous silica and (7i) an efficient amount of a catalyst H consisting of at least one titanium organic derivative; step 3: the resulting mixture is subjected to devolatilization carried out at a pressure less than atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: Undesirable changes in shade brought about by low temperatures (Cold Stress Whitening) in impact-modified thermoplastic molding compositions F which comprise at least one elastomeric graft polymer A and at least one thermoplastic polymer B are reduced by adding from 10 to 200 ppm, based on the molding compositions F, of at least one polyorganosiloxane S to the impact-modified thermoplastic molding composition F.

Abstract: An electrophoretic composition in the form of a dispersion containing a dispersion medium, and electrophretic particles dispersed in the dispersion medium and having a color selected from white and non-white colors. The dispersion medium includes a non-polar solvent, a sulfonic acid compound soluble at least partly in said non-polar solvent, and a polymeric material soluble in said non-polar solvent.

Abstract: An addition curing silicone rubber composition comprising (A) an alkenyl-containing organopolysiloxane, (B) a resinous copolymer composed mainly of R3SiO1/2 units and SiO2 units in a molar ratio between 0.5/1 and 1.5/1 wherein R stands for a monovalent hydrocarbon group and is substantially free of alkenyl groups, (C) a resinous copolymer composed mainly of R′3SiO1/2 units and SiO2 units in a molar ratio between 0.5/1 and 1.5/1 wherein R′ stands for a monovalent hydrocarbon group and includes an alkenyl group, and the total content of alkenyl groups is at least 0.0001 mol/g, (D) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, and (E) an addition reaction catalyst cures into a silicone rubber sheet that has a satisfactory rubber strength and surface adhesive property.

Abstract: A composition comprising (A) a copolymer which comprises (I) repeating units which are derived from a monomer having a fluoroalkyl group, a carbon-carbon double bond, (II) optional repeating units which are derived from a monomer having at least two urethane or urea bonds and a carbon-carbon double bond, but no fluorine atom, (III) optional repeating units which are derived from a monomer, the homopolymer of which having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 50° C. or less, (IV) optional repeating units which are derived from a monomer having a hydrophilic group and a carbon-carbon double bond, and (V) optional repeating units which are derived from a monomer having a chlorine atom and a carbon-carbon double bond; and (B) a film-forming auxiliary can impart high water and oil repellency by drying at room temperature (0 to 30° C.) without requiring a heat treatment step.

Abstract: The invention provides a vibration-absorbing silicone gel composition mainly comprising: 100 parts by weight of (a) an organopolysiloxane having a (meth)acryloyl group in its molecule; from 5 to 100 parts by weight of (b) an organopolysiloxane unreactive with ingredient (a); from 1 to 50 parts by weight of (c) an amorphous pulverization product of a three-dimensionally crosslinked silicone resin; from 1 to 20 parts by weight of (d) a fumed silica; and an effective amount of (e) a polymerization initiator, as a gel composition which has high vibration-absorbing properties and high shape retention and which can be used as, e.g., a vibration-absorbing damper even when it is not sealed up in a container or bag.

Abstract: A transparent, fire resistant polycarbonate composition comprises polycarbonate, poly(methylphenylsiloxane) and a salt based flame retardant. These polycarbonate compositions can attain UL94 V0 ratings at 1.6 millimeter thickness, previously possible only with a halogenated fire retardant.

Abstract: A composition of matter is disclosed wherein the composition comprises a polyurethane elastomer prepared by mixing A) a polyurethane prepolymer, B) a curative, and C) a liquid, non-reactive polydimethylsiloxane, wherein C) is present in a concentration of about 0.5 to about 25% based on the combined weight of A) plus B), and curing the mixture to form the elastomer.

Abstract: There are disclosed alkoxysilyl functional silicone based materials that are thermodynamically stable, methods for making them and their uses. The methods comprise cross-linking of reactants that are dispersed in a diluent.

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.

Abstract: Soft, durable, polymeric compositions with one or more reactive polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane reinforcing agents and ophthalmic devices such as for example intraocular lenses and corneal inlays made therefrom are described herein.

Abstract: A water repellent silicone coating agent composition comprising (A) a diorganopolysiloxane having a viscosity of 20 to 20,000 mPa·s at 25° C. in which the terminal ends of the molecular chain are blocked by silanol groups or silicon-bonded hydrolyzable groups, (B) a cross-linking agent represented by general formula RaSiX4-a, in which R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group comprising 1 to 10 carbon atoms, X is a hydrolyzable group, and subscript a is an integer of 0 to 2, (C) a condensation reaction catalyst, (D) a hydrophobic surface treated dry process silica having a carbon content of 3.7 to 5% by weight and a bulk density of 40 to 99 g/L, or a hydrophobic surface treated dry process silica having a carbon content of 2.7 to 5% by weight and a bulk density of 100 to 300 g/L, (E) an organic functional silane coupling agent-based adhesion-imparting agent, (F) an organic solvent, and optionally (G) a non-reactive silicone fluid.

Abstract: A non-stick polymer coated aluminum foil and method of making it. The polymer coating composition comprises a silicone resin, a silicone release agent, a silicone curing agent, a hindered phenol antioxidant and a solvent. The method of making the non-stick polymer coated aluminum foil includes applying the polymer coating composition on at least a portion of one side of the aluminum foil and partially curing the coating composition to allow handling and future processing of the coated aluminum foil without blocking of the coating composition. The curing of the coating composition is completed by heating the coated aluminum foil in bulk.

Abstract: Amphiphilic telechelics incorporating polyhedraloligosilsesquioxane (POSS) synthesized by direct urethane linkage between the diol end groups of polyethylene glycol (PEG) homopolymers and the monoisocyanate group of POSS macromers. The hydrophobicity of the amphiphilic telechelics can be varied by using PEG homopolymers of increasing MW, providing for control over molecular architecture by hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance. Methods for synthesizing the amphiphilic telechelics and their use as surfactants, thickening agents, additives to plastic such as PMMA′(Plexiglass), epoxyadhesives for improving their properties are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to condensation cure moldmaking compositions that produce useful, curable molds and/or coatings that can be sprayed, trowled or poured, and to a method of making said molds. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of hindered amine siloxanes to create a desirable thixotropy and cure rate in said moldmaking applications as compared to current technologies.

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 and polycycloorganosiloxanes (linear and cyclic) thus giving release characteristics to metal substrates while maintaining adhesion to the thermoplastic substrate. Additionally, an additive may be used to produce surface lubricity after curing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (a), 3 to 30 parts by weight of titanium oxide (b), 0.01 to 9 parts by weight of silica (c1), 0.01 to 9 parts by weight of a polyorganosiloxane polymer (c2), and 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of polytetrafluoroethylene (d).

Abstract: This invention related to silicone elastomer compositions in the form of gels and/or organized structures. The silicone elastomer compositions are produced by reacting a siloxane having a first reactive group with a crosslinker having a second reactive group in a diluent. One reactive group is selected from epoxy-functional groups or chlorohydrin functional groups while the other reactive group is a functional group that reacts with epoxy-functional groups or chlorohydrin functional groups (i.e. amine, hydroxyl). The silicone elastomer compositions of the instant invention are particularly useful in personal care products, textiles, auto care products, and laundry products and for the delivery of active ingredients.

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: Silicone liquid crystals, silicone vesicles, and silicone gels are formed by combining (i) an amine functional silicone or an organic amine compound, (ii) an organic epoxide containing at least two epoxy groups or an epoxy functional silicone containing at least two epoxy groups, and (iii) a fluid such as water, a silicone fluid other than a silicone used in (i) and (ii), and a polar organic compound or nonpolar organic compound other than organic compounds used in (i) and (ii) in which the polar and nonpolar organic compound are present at a concentration to provide a level of solids less than 40 percent by weight based on the weight of (i)-(iii). These silicone liquid crystals, silicone vesicles, and silicone gels are useful in personal care for preparing various skin, hair, and underarm products.

Abstract: This invention is a flame resistant polycarbonate resin composition characterized by blending 0.01-2 weight parts of a silicone compound (B)) wherein a main chain has a branch structure and having an aromatic group in an organic substituent, 0.01-2 weight parts of an alkali metal salt of an aromatic sulfonic acid (C) represented by the following general formula 1 (hereafter, referred to as general formula 1), and 0.05-5 weight parts of a fiber-forming fluorine-containing polymer (D), relative to 100 parts of a polycarbonate resin (A): General formula 1: Am—R—(SO3M)n (wherein, R is a phenyl group, naphthyl group, or a phenyl group or naphthyl group substituted by A, where A is at least one type of substituent chosen from a group comprising a halogen atom, alkyl group, aryl group, vinyl group, alkoxy group, amino group, methyl ester group and ethyl ester group, and M is an alkali metal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a) at least one polyolefin or vinyl polymer; b) at least one di- or poly-functional (co)polymer or (co)oligomer having a glass transition temperature of less than 10° C., wherein the functional group is a carbon-carbon double bond, an epoxy group, an amine group, a carboxylic acid group, a carboxylic acid ester group or a carboxylic anhydride group, an OH group, an SH group or an isocyanate group, and c) a multifunctional epoxide, which is different from the di- or poly-functional (co)polymer or (co)oligomer wherein the functional group is an epoxy group. The invention also relates to a method of improving the mechanical properties of polyolefins and to the polyolefin plastics articles produced thereby and to the use of di- or poly-functional (co)polymers or (co)oligomers having a glass transition temperature of less than 10° C. together with a multifunctional epoxy compound in improving the mechanical properties of polyolefins.