Abstract: The compatibility between high consistency fluorinated and non-fluorinated polydiorganosiloxanes is increased, with a resultant increase in the physical-properties of elastomers prepared from mixtures of these polymers, by blending the polymers together with a reinforcing silica filler that is reacted with both fluorinated and non-fluorinated liquid polydiorganosiloxanes as filler treating agents. The high consistency polydiorganosiloxanes contain at least two alkenyl radicals per molecule and are cured by a hydrosilation reaction.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composition comprising(A) 100 parts by weight of a polyorganosiloxane having, per molecule, at least two structural units represented by the following formula:(R.sup.1).sub.a (R.sup.2).sub.b SiO.sub.(4-(a+b))/2 (I)(B) a polyorganohydrogensiloxane comprising structural units shown by the following formula:(R.sup.3).sub.c H.sub.d SiO(4-(c+d))/2 (II)and having at least three silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, the amount of component (B) being such that the number of silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in component (B) is from 0.5 to 4.0 per R.sup.1 group in the structural units shown by formula (I) of component (A),(C) from 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a compound selected from the group consisting of an organosilicon compound having, per molecule, at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms and at least one group represented by the following formula: ##STR1## and an acrylic- or methacrylic-functional silane coupling agent, (D) from 0.

Abstract: A primer composition for application to a substrate to promote adhesion of a room-temperature-vulcanizable silicone rubber coating, comprises (A) an aminosilane material, (B) a chlorinated polyolefin and (C) a room-temperature-curable polydiorganosiloxane. The aminosilane material (A) is a primary amine-functional silane or the reaction product of a primary amine-functional silane with an epoxy-functional silane or an alpha, omega-dihydroxypolydimethylsiloxane oil.

Abstract: A windshield wiper blade capable of inexpensive manufacture and having good wipe quality comprises approximately 100 parts by weight of a vulcanizable elastomer including at least one silicone polymer, and about 75 to 220 parts by weight of a siliceous filler dispersed in the elastomer. The siliceous filler preferably includes a substantial portion of particles having a relatively large diameter in the range of 5 to 100 microns in order to lower the coefficient of friction of the wiper blade with respect to automotive windshield glass.

Abstract: A graft type silicone-modified polyester forms a base for a surface-protective agent which has excellent water-repellency properties as well as retention of said properties after exposure to the environment.

Abstract: Distortion and haze of pressure sensitive tapes upon removal can be minimized by incorporating a small amount of chemically compatible, high molecular weight silicone polymer release modifier to the curable PSA compositions. Organopolysiloxanes of the general formula:RR.sup.1.sub.2 SiO(R.sup.1.sub.2 SiO).sub.x (RR.sup.2 SiO).sub.y SiR.sup.1.sub.2 Rare used as the release modifier, wherein each R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is independently an aryl or alkyl group having from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, each R is independently chosen from the following groups: R.sup.1, R.sup.2, alkenyl having from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, hydrogen, alkoxy (such as methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, etc.) hydroxy, epoxy, amino, and fluoroalkyl having up to 10 carbon atoms; x and y are each an integer such that the value of (x+y) is sufficient to yield a composition having a viscosity of from at least 1500 cps at room temperature to as high as the viscosity of silicone gums.

Abstract: A film-forming organopolysiloxane composition is disclosed which imparts an excellent releaseability and lubricity to the surface of various types of rubber materials. The composition comprises a solvent dispersion of(a) 50 to 90 weight percent of a block organopolysiloxane copolymer;(b) 2 to 50 weight percent of a compound selected from the group consisting of an organosilane or a partial hydrolyzate thereof;(c) 4 to 40 weight percent of a mixture an epoxy group-containing organoalkoxysilane and an alkenyl group-containing organoacetoxysilane in a weight ratio of 1:9 to 9:1 or a condensation-reaction product thereof;(d) 0.1 to 10 weight percent of an hydroxy or alkoxy terminated diorganopolysiloxane; and(f) 0.1 to 10 weight percent of a condensation-reaction catalyst.

Abstract: A method of making a hot-melt silicone pressure sensitive adhesive-coated substrate comprises (a) heating a hot-melt silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition which includes a mixture of (i) a silicone resin, (ii) a silicone fluid, and (iii) from about 0.5 to about 10 weight percent, based on the total weight of the silicone resin and the silicone fluid, of a non-flammable hydrocarbon having a weight-average molecular weight of from about 300 to about 1500 as measured by gel permeation chromatography calibrated with narrow distribution polydimethylsiloxane standards (b) coating the heated adhesive composition onto a substrate, and (c) cooling the coated adhesive composition until it is in a generally non-flowing state.

Abstract: The silicone rubber composition of the present invention is characterized by using a diorganopolysiloxane having an average degree of polymerization of 3,000 to 30,000 in combination with a low-molecular weight of phenyl-group-containing organopolysiloxane having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a phenyl group, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each represent a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and n is 1 or 2.The composition can form a vulcanized molded item having excellent properties such as excellent storage stability, heat resistance, and fire resistance without causing blooming.

Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide resin composition comprising a compound obtained by mixing 60-99 parts by weight of a polyarylene sulfide resin (A), 40-1 parts by weight of a polyorganosiloxane rubber (B), 0.01-10 parts by weight of an organosilane compound having at least one epoxy group and at least one alkoxy group bonded directly to a silicon atom (C) and 0-300% by weight of a reinforcing filler (D) based on the total weight of the components (A), (B) and (C) where the total amount of the components (A) and (B) is 100 parts by weight. The polyarylene sulfide resin composition is excellent in impact resistance, heat resistance, mechanical strength, moldability and the like.

Abstract: A method of making a dispersion of a high viscosity siloxane in a volatile, especially cyclic siloxane, comprises first dispersing organopolysiloxanes having at least 2 Si--OR groups, wherein R is H or alkyl in a volatile siloxane and adding a catalyst which is either a phosphonitrile halide having the general formula [X(PX.sub.2 .dbd.N).sub.n PX.sub.3 ].sup.+ [MX.sub.(v-t+1) R.sub.t ].sup.-, or a heterogeneous catalyst selected from Li, Mg, Ca, Sr or Ba hydroxide, Na or K borate or phosphate, Rb or Cs carbonate or carboxylates of Rb or Cs wherein M is an element having an electronegativity of from 1.0 to 2.0, R is alkyl, X is halide, n is 1 to 6, v is the valence of M and t is from 0 to (v-1).

Abstract: Novel polyorganosiloxane cross-linkers for incorporation into conventional room temperature vulcanizable (RTV) sealant formulations, and the RTV sealants into which these cross-linkers are compounded, are disclosed.

Abstract: A method is provided for preparing a polyalkoxysilyl-terminated polydiorganosiloxane having higher viscosity and improved stability in viscosity over long storage periods, comprising reating (A) at least one silanol-terminated polydiorganosiloxane; and (B) at least one polyalkoxysilane; the reaction being conducted in the presence of (C) a catalytic amount of an acidic amine salt; and (D) an effective amount of an organic formate. In addition, the present invention provides a method for making such polyalkoxysilyl-terminated silicone compositions, as well as shelf-stable, one component RTV's containing these compositions.

Abstract: An electroviscous fluid comprising:1 to 60% by weight of a dispersed phase comprising a fine powder of a silicone resin containing a hydrocarbon group substituted with an amino group or an ammonium group, the fine powder containing 0.1 to 20% by weight of water and having an average particle size of 0.05 to 100 .mu.m; and40 to 99% by weight of a liquid phase comprising an electrically insulating oil having a viscosity at 25.degree. C. of 0.65 to 500 cSt.

Abstract: Hot-melt silicone pressure sensitive adhesive compositions, methods of using the compositions, articles made using the compositions, and methods of making articles using the compositions. The hot-melt silicone pressure sensitive adhesive compositions include a mixture of (i) a silicone resin, (ii) a polyolimethylsiloxane fluid, and (iii) from about 0.5 to about 20 weight percent, based on the total weight of the silicone resin and the polydimethylsiloxane fluid, of a polyphenylmethylsiloxane fluid having a viscosity at 25.degree. C. of from about 5 to about 60,000 centistokes so that the adhesive will be in a generally flowing state at temperatures above about 100.degree. C., as well as being capable of transdermal drug delivery.

Abstract: Hot-melt silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition, methods of using the composition, article made using the composition, and methods of making articles using the composition. The hot-melt silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition includes a mixture of (i) a silicone resin, (ii) a silicone fluid, and (iii) from about 0.5 to about 10 weight percent, based on the total weight of the silicone resin and the silicone fluid, of a non-flammable hydrocarbon having a weight-average molecular weight of from about 300 to about 1500 as measured by gel permeation chromatography calibrated with narrow distribution polydimethylsiloxane standards.

Abstract: Organic pressure-sensitive adhesive and silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive composites have improved shear strength upon the addition of a silicone cross-linking agent.

Abstract: An improved coating composition suitable for concealing scuff marks on glass articles is provided, comprising by weight (A) from about 70 to about 100 percent of a composition comprising by weight (1) from about 50 to 75 percent of an organooxy-chainstopped organopolysilsequioxane having a viscosity of from about 5 to about 1000 centipoise at 25.degree. C., (2) from about 5 to about 15 percent of tetraorganotitanate, (3) from about 0 to about 25 percent of an organotriorganooxysilane, and (4) from about 0 to about 15 percent of a carboxylic acid ester, and (B) from about 0 to about 30 percent of a volatile diluent. The coating formed from this composition has improved cure rate and masks wet bottles uniformly and completely.

Abstract: A curable composition, suitable for use as a nonburnable adhesive is provided comprising a mixture of polysiloxane polymers comprising a straight chain component and a branched chain component, a platinum catalyst, a liquid organohydrogen polysiloxane cross-linking agent, a low viscosity dimethylvinyl chain-stopped dimethyl polysiloxane and alumina trihydrate.

Abstract: A high solids coating composition useful as a clear coat for an automotive clear coat/color coat finish which contains about 40-80% by weight of a binder and correspondingly about 20-60% by of a liquid organic carrier; wherein the binder contains about:a. an acrylic solution polymer of polymerized monomers of ethylenically unsaturated esters of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid and a hydroxy alkyl acrylate or methacrylate and the polymer has a hydroxyl no. of about 50-200 and a weight average molecular weight of about 4,000-20,000;b. a dispersed polymer of polymerized monomers having stabilizer resin segment that is soluble in the organic carrier and dispersed resin segment that is relatively insoluble in the organic carrier;c. a siloxane oligomer having --OH and --OR groups attached to the silane atoms of the oligomer where R is an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms in the alkyl group or an aryl group and the oligomer has a weight average molecular weight of about 500-5,000; andd.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane putty-like composition comprising an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups in one molecule, an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least three .tbd.SiH groups, a catalytic amount of platinum or a platinum compound, and an inorganic filler. This composition further comprises an organopolysiloxane modified with an alkyl group directly bonded to silicon atoms and having from 7 to 30 carbon atoms whereby the modified organosiloxane serving as an oil properly exudes prior to curing but does not exude appreciably after the curing. The composition is suitable particularly for impressions.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions are provided which comprise a polyphenylene ether resin alone or in combination with a polystyrene resin modified with a multi-stage polyorganosiloxane/polyvinyl-based graft polymer which exhibit materially enhanced impact strength, flame resistance, moldability and flow properties and other desirable properties without showing surface mottling or a tendancy to delaminate.

Abstract: The film-forming agent of the invention is a blend of a silica organosol, of which the silica particles have a specified specific surface area and specified densities of surface groups including silanol groups, alkoxy groups and trimethyl silyl groups, and a diorganopolysiloxane of a specified viscosity terminated at each molecular chain end with a silanolic hydroxy group. The film-forming agent is useful as a skin-care preparation for preventing chapping of hands of people having frequent occasions of contacting with water to exhibit durable water repellency.

Abstract: The silicone rubber adhesive film of the present invention is characterized by simplicity of handling and an excellent workability and useablility, as well as by adhesiveness for various types of substrates and an excellent durability of adhesion. These characteristics are obtained because the silicone rubber adhesive film of the present invention comprises a silicone rubber composition which consists of components (A) through (G), particularly the specific wet-method hydrophobicized reinforcing silica comprising component (C) and the specific compounds of components (D) and (E) or components (D), (E), and (F), and because the tensile strength of said uncured silicone rubber composition falls within the range of 1.5 kg/cm.sup.2 to 5.0 kg/cm.sup.2 at 25 degrees Centigrade (JIS K 6301). Accordingly, when used on flat substrates such as textiles, glass, rubber sheet, etc., it can tightly bond the adhered partners into a single, integral body.

Abstract: A fire-retardant thermoplastic compound that can be used as compound or further enhanced through chemical cross linkage. The compounding thereof and the composition are disclosed. The compound is manufactured from a composition of a copolymer or terpolymer with a carboxylic acid comonomer and optionally a low modulus polymer and a synthetic hydrocarbon elastomer with or without a graft of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or anhydride. A fire retardant additive comprising a group I, group II or group III metal oxide hydrate with the proviso that at least 1% by weight of the composition is in the form of an organopolysiloxane. The compound may be used for sheet or wire extrusion and for injection or compression molding.

Abstract: A synthetic resin composition, having a high toughness and a wear resistance, comprises a synthetic resin with solubility parameter .delta.9.5 cal1/2 cm.sup.31 3/2 or higher and a modifier with solubility parameter .delta.8.5 cal.sup.1/2 cm.sup.-3/2 or lower and dispersed therein, characterized in that a silicon containing copolyester, being a block copolymer consisting of 1.about.90% by weight of siloxane segment represented by the undermentioned general formula (A) and 99.about.1% by weight of polyester segment represented by the undermentioned general formula (B), the degree of polymerization of siloxane segment being 1.about.2,000, and that of polyester segment 1.about.1,000, is added to be mixed therewith as a dispersibility improver: ##STR1## (In this formula, m denotes a number of 1.about.2,000.) ##STR2## (In this formula, R.sub.1 designates one or two or more members selected from among aromatic divalent radicals having 6.about.12 carbon atoms or aliphatic divalent radicals having 4.about.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane compositions that are storage-stable under anhydrous conditions, but curable into elastomeric state in the presence of moisture and, thus, are well suited as sealants and coatings and which particularly strongly adhere to substrates used in the construction industry, contain at least one .alpha., .omega.-dihydroxydiorganopolysiloxane polymer; at least one ketiminoxysilane crosslinking agent therefor; a bonding agent including admixture, or reaction product of, (i) an aminoorganosilicon compound containing a primary amine group, with (ii) an organosilicon compound containing an epoxy functional group; and, advantageously, a filler material and a curing catalyst.

Abstract: Flame retardant halogen-free aromatic polycarbonate copolymer blends are provided of certain triarylsilicon materials, such as hexaphenyldisiloxane with an aromatic polycarbonate copolymer which includes polyester carbonates having condensed silphenylenecarbonyl units. The aromatic polycarbonate blends can be injection molded at thicknesses of 1/16" to provide thermoplastics capable of satisfying the V-O requirements of the UL-94 test.

Abstract: An improved shelf life composition useful as adhesives and, especially, pressure sensitive adhesives is made by mixing an acrylic composition with a catalyst of the tin type and a non-reactive silicone composition essentially free of hydroxyl and hydrogens on the silicon atoms and of the formula shown hereinafter.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane compositions that are storage-stable under anhydrous conditions, but curable into elastomeric state in the presence of moisture and, thus, are well suited as sealants and coatings and which particularly strongly adhere to substrate used in the construction industry, contain at least one .alpha., .omega.-dihydroxydiorganopolysiloxane polymer; at least one acyloxysilane crosslinking agent therefor; a bonding agent including admixture, or reaction product of, (i) an aminoorganosilicon compound containing a primary amine group, with (ii) an organosilicon compound containing an epoxy functional group; and, advantageously, a filler material and a curing catalyst.

Abstract: Liquid organosiloxane compositions that cure by a hydrosilylation reaction and contain from 0.1 to about 2 weight percent of a low molecular weight polymethylvinylsiloxane cure to form adhesives that are sufficiently flexible to retain cohesive bonding between substrates exhibiting different coefficients of thermal expansion when the resulting composite is exposed to variations in temperatures during use. The flexibility of the cured adhesive is further increased by addition to the curable compositions of a liquid polydimethylsiloxane having a silanol group at one of the two terminal positions and a triorganosiloxy group at the second terminal position. Preferred compositions are packaged in at least two parts, with the organohydrogensiloxane and the hydrosilylation catalyst being located in different parts of said composition.

Abstract: A heat roller type fixing device having a fixing roller and a pressing roller and applicable to an electrophotographic copier or like image forming apparatus, and a method of producing the same. The pressing roller is produced such that the content of 3- to 15-mer, preferably 3- to 10-mer, low-molecular weight siloxanes (oligomers) which are contained in the roller is less than 300 parts per million. While the fixing device is in operation, chargers built in the image forming apparatus are prevented from being whitened by pologomers which are evaporated from the pressing roller.

Abstract: An oily paste composition comprising, as essential components, (I) a polymerization product obtained by addition polymerization of (A) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing in its molecule not less than 1.5 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms on average and (B) an organopolysiloxane containing in its molecule not less than 1.5 silicon-bonded aliphatic unsaturated groups on average, and (II) a saturated hydrocarbon oil.The present composition is smooth to touch, free from stickiness, and excellent in transparency. It is useful for, for example, cosmetic or medical purpose.

Abstract: A latent curable electronic coating composition is described which comprises:a. a linear dimethylvinyl chainstopped polydimethylsiloxane fluid having a viscosity of about 500 to 5000 centipoise at 25.degree. C.;b. an organohydrogenpolysiloxane;c. an amount of a platinum catalyst sufficient to cause the co-reaction of (a) and (b);d. a combination of inhibiting agents comprised of (i) an ethylenically unsaturated isocyanurate and (ii) a dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylate; ande. a silanol-containing dimethyl siloxane hydrolyzate having a silanol content from about 0.5% to about 1.5% and a viscosity from about 4 to about 40 centipoise at 25.degree. C.

Abstract: A stabilized surface-segregatable, melt-extrudable thermoplastic composition suitable for processing by melt extrusion to form a fiber or film having a differential, increasing concentration of a siloxane-containing primary additive from the center of the fiber or film to the surface thereof, which differential, increasing concentration imparts hydrophilicity to the surface of the fiber or film, which composition includes at least one thermoplastic polymer, at least one siloxane-containing primary additive, and at least one siloxane-containing stabilizing additive. During formation of the fiber or film, the primary additive rapidly segregates in a controllable manner toward the newly-formed surface of the fiber or film, thereby resulting in a controllable differential concentration of the primary additive, which concentration increases with increasing distance from the center of the fiber or film to its surface. The weight ratio of the polymer to the additive is in the range of from about 1 to about 1,000.

Abstract: Silicone rubber adhesive films or sheets are obtained by sheeting a composition comprising 100 parts by weight of organopolysiloxane gum, 30 to 150 parts by weight of wet-process hydrophobic reinforcing silica, a curing agent, and 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of an organoalkoxysilane. These uncured sheets have a tensile strength at break of from 1.5 to 5 kg/cm.sup.2. The adhesive films are characterized by simplicity in handling and an excellent workability combined with excellent tensile adhesive strength. They tightly bond and unify adherend pairs and are particularly suitable for bonding flat surface, such as fabrics, glass, and rubber sheets.

Abstract: A process for improving properties of a synthetic resin powder which comprises: subjecting a latex of a graft-copolymer whose back bone is a rubber to coagulation, and adding a silicone oil to the graft-copolymer in an amount of 0.01 to 10 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of said graft-copolymer. According to the present invention, the bulk specific gravity of a synthetic resin powder can be made large, the flowability and blocking resistance can be remarkably improved in comparison with known methods. Accordingly, the blocking during storage can be prevented, a line for transport is not packed with the resin powder, it is possible to automatically weigh the resin powder, and it is applicable to the tendency to grow larger in transport.

Abstract: Adhesive compositions comprising blends of polyethylene oxide-grafted silicone polymers with resinous copolymers are disclosed. The adhesive compositions enhance release, in a controlled fashion, of bioactive or chemical agents blended or otherwise dispersed through the compositions. Transdermal drug delivery devices incorporating the adhesive compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Coating compositions for bakeware release are disclosed to contain (a) base silicone resin having alkoxy or acyloxy functional groups and a viscosity between 10 to 200,000 centipoise; (b) base polydiorganosiloxane fluid having functional groups to react with the base resin; (c) a hydroxy functional polyphenylsiloxane resin; (d) a nonthermosettable polydiorganosiloxane fluid; and (e) an effective amount of condensation catalyst.

Abstract: Reactive antioxidant compounds, able to stabilize organic polymers, contain in their molecule a sterically hindered phenolic group and a hydrolysable silyl function. In stabilizing organic polymers, said reactive antioxidant compounds can be hydrolysed at the silyl function with the formation of silanol groups, which are made to interact in order to form complex resinous stabilizing structures. These latter are added in stabilizing quantities to the polymer to be stabilized. According to one particular embodiment, the hydrolysis at the silyl function and the formation of the resinous structure take place spontaneously within the polymer to be stabilized. According to a further embodiment, the reactive antioxidant compound is added to the polymer after being stably supported on a solid support by reaction with an inorganic solid having surface hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl with 1 to 8 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 is --O-- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.p O--, in which p=2, 3 or 4,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl with 1 to 4 carbon atoms or acyl,n is 40 to 60m is 0 to 3,x and y being selected so that the molecular weight of the polyoxyalkylene block is 1400 to 3000 and the molar ratio of x:y is 0.8 to 2.2, are added to coating compositions, such as paint, varnish or lacquer, in amounts of 0.001 to 0.5% by weight, based on the coating composition. This improves the scratch resistance and the sliding ability of the cured coatings.

Abstract: An antifouling coating is described, that contains as its essential components a polymer of one or more of the monomers A represented by formula (1) and/or a copolymer composed of one or more of the monomers A and one or more monomers B that are radical-copolymerizable with said monomer A: ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; n is an integer of 2 to 4; and m signifies the average degree of polymerization and ranges from 0 to 70.

Abstract: A pressure-adherent silicone elastomer composition comprising a homogeneous mixture of a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition, a crosslinkable silicone elastomer composition, and, optionally, a viscosity reducing agent. Specifically, the silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition is a condensation product, having a plasticity of less than 200 mils, of a benzene-soluble resinous copolymer containing silicon-bonded hydroxyl radicals and consisting essentially of triorganosiloxy units of the formula R.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 and tetrafunctionalsiloxy units of the formula SiO.sub.4/2 in a ratio of about 0.6 to 0.9 triorganosiloxy units for each tetrafunctionalsiloxy unit present in the copolymer and a polydiorganosiloxane having a viscosity from 100 centipoise to 50,000 centipoise at 25.degree. C.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl, phenyl or benzyl and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, together with the C atom to which they are attached, form a 5-membered or 6-membered ring, and R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are identical or different and are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, phenyl which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted to trisubstituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, or is a group of the formula --CH.sub.2 OR.sup.7 (II) in which R.sup.7 is C.sub.1- C.sub.12 -alkyl, phenyl which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted to trisubstituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, or is --C(O)--R.sup.8, and R.sup.8 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, and also not more than two of the radicals R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are one or two groups of the formula --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 Si(OR.sup.9).sub.3 (III), --CH.

Abstract: There is provided a flame retardant for thermoplastic resins comprising(i) 20 to 60% by weight a silicone oil;(ii) 10 to 40% by weight a silicone resin;(iii) 5 to 60% by weight a gassing agent selected from the group consisting of compounds containing both phosphorus and nitrogen or a mixture of phosphorus containing compounds with nitrogen containing compounds and(iv) a polyhydric alcohol in a weight ratio to said gassing agent ranging from about 1/9 to about 1/5.

Abstract: A sealant or coating composition admixture contains a blocked isocyanate-terminated prepolymer in which generally all of the NCO groups are blocked, a curing agent such as a polyamine or a polyimine, and a functional silane or siloxane nonreactive with blocked isocyanates. The sealants or coating compositions when cured have improved properties such as adhesion.

Abstract: A product in the form of a readily spread or sprayed liquid is disclosed for the treatment of floors and like hard surfaces. The product is characterized in that it includes an acid, preferably oxalic acid, a silicone or silicones, preferably in the form of a silicone oil and a polymerizable silicone resin, a solvent for the acid, a solvent for the silicone, an emulsifier and preferably a surfactant.

Abstract: The extrudability of linear polymers of ethylene such as low density copolymers of ethylene and C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 olefins (LLDPE) into thin films is improved by adding small amounts, e.g. 250 to 1000 ppm of each of a fluorocarbon polymer, e.g. polyvinylidene fluoride, and of a polyalkylsiloxane, e.g. poly(methyl-octyl-siloxane), to reduce melt fracture, head pressure and extruder power.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising (A) an organic polymer containing at least one reactive silicon functional group crosslinkable to produce an elastomer by the formation of a siloxane bond in its molecule and (B) an organic silicon compound having a molecular weight of not less than 140 and represented by the formula (1):[(CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiO].sub.n R.sup.1 (1)wherein R.sup.1 is a residue of an alcohol or a weak acid which has a valency of n, and n is a positive integer. The composition of the invention can give cured product having excellent modulus and elongation as well as has excellent storage stability.

Abstract: Silicone containing paint compositions containing aqueous dispersions of(a) organopolysiloxanes; and(b) an ethylene-vinyl chloride copolymer which does not exceed the weight of the organopolysiloxanes.