Abstract: Various embodiments provide random copolyimides that may possess the mechanical, thermal, chemical and optical properties associated with polyimides yet achieve a low energy surface. In various embodiments, the copolyimides may be prepared using a minor amounts of a diamino terminated fluorinated alkyl ether oligomer and a diamino terminated siloxane oligomer. The various embodiments include processes for making the copolyimides containing fluorine and silicon surface modifying agents and anisotropic coatings and articles of manufacture from them. Thus the coatings and articles of manufacture made with the copolyimides of the various embodiments may be characterized as having an anisotropic fluorine and silicon composition and low surface energy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an advantageously interactive item of furniture and/or appliance comprising: at least one worktop formed from at least one substrate made of a monolithic glazing material and of area larger than 0.7 m2, said substrate having a lightness L* higher than 10, a light transmission TL lower than 50%, an opacity indicator higher than 90, and if needs be a haze higher than 15%; at least one heating element; at least one light source, in particular intended to light up one or more zones or one or more elements or displays of the substrate, in particular by projection, this source for example being located plumb with the substrate; and at least one interface for communicating with at least one element of the worktop such as the one or more light sources and/or the one or more heating elements and/or if needs be wirelessly with at least one external element.

Abstract: A crosslinked rubber is a member for use in an environment at ?10° C. or less produced by crosslinking a polymer composition containing 20 to 200 parts by weight of carbon black with respect to 100 parts by weight of a rubber component containing a monocyclic olefin ring-opening polymer having a proportion of cis bond of a structural unit derived from a monocyclic olefin of 45 to 95%.

Abstract: An (A) additive organopolysiloxane composition is disclosed which comprises (A1) a branched organopolysiloxane polymer comprising M, D and Q siloxy units and (A2) a silicone resin. The (A) additive organopolysiloxane composition has a content of aliphatically unsaturated groups of from 1.5 to 7.0 wt. %. A curable composition is also disclosed, the curable composition comprising the (A) additive organopolysiloxane composition, (B) an organosilicon compound having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, and (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst. A method of preparing the curable and a method of forming a film with the curable composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition for producing a putty. The composition includes a binder component with 40 to 95 wt.-% of an epoxy resin based on a total mass of the binder component, a hardener component with 5 to 70 wt.-% of an NH-group-containing compound relative to a total mass of the hardener component, and 0.1 to 15 wt.-% of synthetic hollow bodies based on a total mass of the putty. The synthetic hollow bodies have a density of 0.005 to 0.8 g/cm3.

Abstract: A composition including (a) 20 to 85 wt % of a thermally conductive silver component containing silver nano-particles having a particle diameter of 5 to 500 nanometers; (b) a polyorgano-silsesquioxane component, the polyorganosilsesquioxane component selected from the group consisting of (i) 0.5 to 12 wt % of a polyorganosilsesquioxane fine powder, (ii) 0.5 to 8 wt % of a copolymer powder containing an interlacing polymer network of (I) a polyorganosilsesquioxane and (II) a polydiorganosiloxane; and (iii) 0.5 to 12 wt % of a combination of the polyorgano-silsesquioxane fine powder and the copolymer powder; and (c) 3 to 12 wt % of a total solvent content in the form of (i) one or more solvents, (ii) a vehicle containing one or more solvents, or (iii) a combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to silane compounds having the general formula (I): SiR1n(R2)4-n (I), as defined herein, to a method for preparing the silane compounds and use thereof as crosslinker or as adhesion promoter and to a curable composition comprising a reaction product of the at least one silane compound, at least one polyorganosiloxane, and at least one catalyst, and use thereof.

Abstract: In some aspects, the present invention relates generally to self-release compositions and methods useful for the removal or prevention of mineral scaling and, more particularly, to surface coatings and surface treatments that resist, prevent, or aid in removal of mineral scaling. In some aspects, the self-release coating includes a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane and a thermoplastic or an additive.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to hydrophobic metal phosphate ceramic comprising a Group IV element of silicon, germanium, tin, or lead having at least one hydrocarbon covalently bonded thereto. Methods of providing water proofing and/or anti-corrosion protection are provided.

Abstract: A polymer electrolyte composition includes a hard polymer segment covalently bound to an ionically-conducting segment, and a salt that includes an element M selected from an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, zinc, and aluminum. The hard polymer segment has a glass transition temperature (Tg) greater than or equal to 110° C., or a melting temperature (Tm) greater than 110° C. The ionically-conducting segment has a molecular weight of 800 to 10,000 g/mol. The polymer electrolyte composition has an ionic conductivity for an M ion greater than or equal to 1×10?8 S/cm at 25° C. Methods for the preparation of the polymer electrolyte composition are also provided, as are articles (e.g., electrochemical cells and energy storage devices) that contain the polymer electrolyte composition.

Abstract: A bioanalogic implantable ophthalmic lens (“BIOL”) capable of replacing the natural crystalline lens (NCL) in its various essential functions after the NCL having been removed and BIOL implanted into the posterior eye chamber and placed into the capsular bag vacated from the NCL. At least the posterior surface of the lens has a convex shape and is made from a transparent flexible hydrogel material. At least the anterior and posterior optical surfaces are defined by rotation of one or more conic sections along the main optical axis and the surfaces defined by the rotation will include a plane perpendicular to the axis and conical surface symmetrical by the axis. A hydrogel implantable ophthalmic lens whose optical parameters can be optimized and/or customized by a controlled absorption of electromagnetic radiation resulting in a change of the refractive index of the irradiated hydrogel.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to polymer resins having a first thermoset and one or more additional components (e.g., a second thermoset and/or a thermoplastic), composite laminates including the same, methods of making and using the same, and composite laminate structures including the same.

Abstract: A self-healing thermal interface material includes a reactive silicone-based material and a thermally conductive filler material. The reactive silicone-based material is modified to include one or more hydrogen bonding functional groups.

Abstract: The present invention is a curable polysilsesquioxane compound comprising at least one structural unit represented by CHR1X0-D-SiO3/2, the curable polysilsesquioxane compound having a 29Si nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum that has a first peak top within a range of ?73 ppm or more and less than ?65 ppm, has a second peak top within a range of ?82 ppm or more and less than ?73 ppm, and substantially does not have a peak within a range of ?65 ppm or more and less than ?55 ppm, and a method for producing the curable polysilsesquioxane compound, and a curable composition comprising the curable polysilsesquioxane compound and a silane coupling agent, and a cured product obtained by heating the curable composition, and a method for using the curable polysilsesquioxane compound or the curable composition, as an optical device-securing material.

Abstract: A weather resistant matte silicone coating special for EMAS, comprising: 80˜130 parts by weight of ?,?-dihydroxypolydimethylsiloxane; 0.5˜10 parts by weight of a linear polydimethylsiloxane with terminal hydroxyl group; 1˜10 parts by weight of fumed silica; 10˜50 parts by weight of precipitated silica; 1˜5 parts by weight of color masterbatch; 0.9˜5 parts by weight of organotin chelate catalyst; crosslinking agent, comprising 1.5˜7 parts by weight of methyltri(methylethylketoximino)silane, 1.5˜7 parts by weight of vinyltri(methylethylketoximino)silane, and 1˜7 parts by weight of aminopropyltriethoxysilane; 1.5˜6 parts by weight of delustering agent; and 250˜350 parts by weight of a solvent. The coating has the properties of low viscosity, high flow, relatively fast curing, moderate strength, good adhesion, good mattness, being environmentally friendly and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a core-shell polymer-containing epoxy resin composition, wherein the composition contains 100 parts by weight of the epoxy resin (A) and 1 to 100 parts by weight of the core-shell polymer (B), the core-shell polymer has the volume average particle diameter of 0.01 to 1 ?m, the core part of the core-shell polymer (B) has the glass transition temperature of less than 0° C., the shell part of the core-shell polymer (B) has the glass transition temperature of less than 25° C., and the shell part of the core-shell polymer (B) is polymerized with at least a monomer having an epoxy group.

Abstract: Particles are prepared in an emulsion using a method that includes providing a first reactant having at least two unsaturated carbon-carbon moieties and a second reactant having at least two Si—H moieties, so long as at least one of the unsaturated carbon-carbon moieties of the first reactant or the Si—H moieties of the second reactant is pendant. The method also includes providing a third reactant having a silicon atom and a condensable reactive group bonded to the silicon atom and also having an unsaturated carbon-carbon moiety and/or a Si—H moiety, providing a hydrosilylation catalyst, and providing a polar liquid. The method further includes combining the first, second, and third reactants to form particles that have a cross-linked network wherein the condensable reactive group is disposed on the particles, and adding a silane having an organic moiety and a condensation leaving group to form the particles.

Abstract: Provided are a surface-treated calcium carbonate filler useful in a curable resin, for imparting performance having excellent heat resistance, color fastness, strength and elongation, and a curable resin containing the filler. A surface-treated calcium carbonate filler for a curable resin composition, in which calcium carbonate synthesized using compact limestone is treated by a surface treatment agent, the surface-treated calcium carbonate filler satisfying the following formulae (1) to (4): 0?Mg?2000,??(1) 0?Fe?200,??(2) 70?SFa?100, and??(3) 0?Ufa?30,??(4) Mg: a proportion [ppm] of magnesium contained in surface-treated calcium carbonate, Fe: a proportion [ppm] of iron contained in surface-treated calcium carbonate, SFa: a proportion [wt %] of saturated fatty acid in the surface treatment agent comprising a water-soluble monovalent salt of a fatty acid, and UFa: a proportion [wt %] of unsaturated fatty acid in the surface treatment agent comprising a water-soluble monovalent salt of a fatty acid.

Abstract: Provided are halogen-free coatings, and methods for making and using such halogen-free coatings, for water and oil protection or repellants, which coatings control and/or eliminate the effect of humidity and oily substances on one or more of a variety of surfaces. These coatings and methods exhibit minimal toxicity to humans, non-human animals, including pets, and the environment more generally. The presently-disclosed coatings, which do not contain a halogen component, may be suitably employed, for example, on monuments, textiles, metals, stone, ceramic, wood, or other surface.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive and waterproof urethane-based adhesive compositions and methods of preparing said compositions. A silane is added to a prepolymer urethane to react with the urethane and at least partially end-cap the urethane. A reinforcing extender and a thixotropic agent are added to the composition. Methylethylketoximino (MEKO) silane is further added to the composition. When applied to a substrate, the adhesive composition has a tack-free time of at least about 90-120 minutes. The adhesive is cured to a final product that is waterproof, hydrolytically stable, and pH resistant.

Abstract: A composition containing two different silane-functional polymers, only one of the two polymers having terminal groups of formula (I). The composition has a surprisingly rapid skin forming time and low viscosity, crosslinks quickly even without the use of EHS-critical catalysts such as organotin compounds or DBU, and cures to a non-sticky material with good strength and elasticity. Also relates to a method for accelerating the curing of a silane-crosslinking composition by adding to it a further silane-functional polymer having terminal groups of formula (I).

Abstract: The present application relates to siloxane-containing phospholipids such as the compounds of Formula I, methods of preparation, compositions and uses thereof.

Abstract: A polyimide-forming composition includes a polyimide prepolymer, an amine, and a solvent comprising a C1-6 alcohol. A method of manufacturing the polyimide-forming composition is disclosed. The method includes heating a substituted or unsubstituted C4-40 bisanhydride in a C1-6 alcohol to dissolve the bisanhydride, adding a substituted or unsubstituted divalent C1-20 diamine to form a polyimide prepolymer, and adding the amine in an amount effective to solubilize the polyimide prepolymer in the C1-6 alcohol, in a solution of the C1-6 alcohol and deionized water, or in deionized water. A method of manufacturing an article including a polyimide is also disclosed.

Abstract: Processes for preparing oleophobic and hydrophobic coatings on a substrate. More particularly, the disclosure relates to omniphobic surface treatment of substrates such as glass, ceramic, glass-ceramic, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition capable of forming a heat dissipating member having high thermal conductivity and a heat dissipating member. The composition for a heat dissipating member of the present invention is a composition for a heat dissipating member that includes a first inorganic filler having thermal conductivity that is bonded to one end of a coupling agent; a second inorganic filler having thermal conductivity that is bonded to one end of a coupling agent, in which a bifunctional or higher polymerizable compound is additionally bonded to the other end of the bonded coupling agent; wherein the other end of the coupling agent bonded to the first inorganic filler is to be bonded to the polymerizable compound on the second inorganic filler during curing.

Abstract: A particulate sorbent includes a carbonaceous and/of non-carbonaceous particulate matter encapsulated in sol-gel sorbent matrix where microparticles of a porous sol-gel metal oxide network display a high surface area with small cross-section pores and a nanoparticle or microparticle filler that is a carbonaceous and/or non-carbonaceous particulate matter. The particulate sorbent is prepared by dispersing carbonaceous and/of non-carbonaceous particulate matter in a mixture of a metal oxide precursor, water, catalyst and optionally a solvent and a polymer functionalized to react with the metal oxide precursor. Catalysis is by acid followed by base to separate hydrolysis in the sol with condensation to a gel to give a highly porous gel. The gel is subsequently fractured into sorbent particles. The sorbent particles can be used for sampling or separating analytes.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous top coating composition for label face stock. The coating includes at least the following components: an emulsion of acrylic polymers, a dispersion of urethane polymers, a cross linker, and a dispersion of aliphatic polyurethane/acrylic polymer exhibiting isocyanate (NCO) to hydroxyl (OH) ratio above 1.7. The invention further relates to a label face stock comprising a top coating layer of the aqueous top coating composition and method for providing the aqueous top coating composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of making organosiloxane polymer compositions from hydrosilylation curable compositions comprising at least the components (a) and (b) and at least one of components (c) and (d): (a) an organosiloxane resin material comprising aliphatic unsaturation; and (b) an organosiloxane crosslinker comprising multiple silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms (e.g., an “SiH siloxane”); in combination with at least one of (c) at least one organosiloxane comprising at least two silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms; and (d) at least one organosiloxane comprising at least two silicon atom-bonded hydrocarbyl groups comprising aliphatic unsaturation (e.g., a “di-vinyl functional siloxane”). Such hydrosilylation curable compositions have, in some instances, significantly faster cure speed, relative to their condensation curable counterparts.

Abstract: A dual curable composition is provided, comprising a compound represented by formula (I): (acrylate)a-(A)-(silane)b??(I) in which a and b are identical or different and are each represented by an integer greater than or equal to 1; and wherein the dual curable composition is radiation curable and/or moisture curable. The moiety A comprises at least one of an aliphatic hydrocarbon, a cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon, an aryl moiety, an ether, an ester, an amide, a urethane, a urea, a hydroxyl group-containing organic moiety, an acrylic oligomer, an epoxy oligomer, a urethane oligomer, a polyester oligomer, or mixtures thereof, and the dual curable composition has a molecular weight greater than or equal to 300.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueously dispersible polyurethane having a specific amount of silicon n(Si)/m(PU) of from 0.05 mol/kg to 1 mol/kg, and a specific amount of urea groups, n(U)/m(PU), >N—CO—N< of from 0.8 mol/kg to 2 mol/kg, wherein in each case the specific amount of substance is calculated as the ratio of the amount of substance n of the entity under consideration, to the mass m(PU) of the polyurethane, to a process for the preparation thereof, and a method of use thereof.

Abstract: In the present method, a substrate to be processed, having an interlayer insulation film, is prepared (step 1). The interlayer insulation film is subjected to dry etching, while using a mask layer, thereby forming recesses (step 2). Residue is removed by dry ashing (step 3). A coating is formed on the entire surface by means of a gas process using a coating compound gas, with a molecular structure having at one terminal a first substitution group that reacts with and bonds with the surface of the interlayer insulation film, and at the other terminal a second substitution group that is hydrophilic (step 4). The coating is removed by wet cleaning (step 5). Wiring is formed in the recesses (step 6).

Abstract: A curable silicone resin composition including: (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups per molecule, each bonded to a silicone atom and showing a viscosity of 10 to 1,000,000 mPa·s at 25 degrees C., and (B) an organopolysiloxane having a resin structure composed of 10 to 80 mol % of SiO4/2 unit, 0.1 to 80 mol % of (R1)2SiO2/2 unit and 1 to 60 mol % of (R2)3SiO1/2 unit and having a weight average molecular weight of 1,000 to 10,000. R1 represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted, monovalent hydrocarbon group having no aliphatic unsaturated group, and R2 represents, independently of each other, an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted, monovalent hydrocarbon group having no aliphatic unsaturated group, provided that at least one among all of R2 is an alkenyl group.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a solid-state imaging device comprises a first step of preparing an imaging element having a second principal surface having an electrode arranged thereon, and a photoelectric converter part configured to photoelectrically convert the incident energy line so as to generate a signal charge; a second step of preparing a support substrate, provided with a through hole extending in a thickness direction thereof, having a third principal surface; a third step of aligning the imaging element and the support substrate with each other so that the electrode is exposed out of the through hole while the second and third principal surfaces oppose each other and joining the imaging element and the support substrate to each other; and a fourth step of arranging a conductive ball-shaped member in the through hole and electrically connecting the ball-shaped member to the electrode after the third step.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a reactive porogen using cyclic organic polyol and an ultra low dielectric film prepared using the same, and more particularly, to novel cyclic organic polyol as a cyclic organic polyol compound which can be completely pyrolyzed at a temperature of 500° C. or less, does not leave carbon residue during a heat treatment if an end hydroxyl group of the cyclic organic compound is substituted by a functional group of alkylalkoxysilane and then used as a reactive porogen, and is involved in a sol-gel reaction of organic silicate and suppresses phase separation and thus forms pores having a uniform size and has excellent mechanical properties as compared with a porosity, a reactive porogen using the ash-free cyclic organic polyol, and an ultra low dielectric film prepared using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified elastomeric polymer obtained by reacting a living anionic elastomeric polymer and specific chain end modifying compound, wherein the living anionic elastomeric polymer comprises more than 70% and less than 99% by weight of butadiene units and more than 1% and less than 30% by weight of styrene units and has a vinyl bond content of from 2 to less than 10%, based on the polybutadiene fraction of the living anionic elastomeric polymer. The invention further relates to a method of preparing the modified elastomeric polymer and to an elastomeric polymer composition comprising the modified elastomeric polymer.

Abstract: A polyimide resin includes an acid anhydride residue; and a diamine residue, the polyimide resin including a residue of a polysiloxane diamine represented by Formula (1) in an amount of not less than 60% by mole in the total amount of the diamine residue: wherein, n is a natural number and an average value thereof calculated from the average molecular weight of the polysiloxane diamine is 45 to 200; R1 and R2, the same or different, each represent an alkylene group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms or a phenylene group; and R3 to R6, the same of different, each represent an alkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, a phenyl group or a phenoxy group.

Abstract: An acoustic lens for an ultrasonic probe includes a vulcanization-molded article of a rubber composition including a first silicone rubber composition having a plasticity number of 100 or less, and a second silicone rubber composition having a plasticity number of 150 or more and 300 or less.

Abstract: A silicone-based encapsulating material composition contains a bifunctional thermosetting silicone resin (A), a multifunctional thermosetting silicone resin having a hydroxyl group (B), and a curing catalyst (C). In the composition, a weight-average molecular weight of the component (A) is 300 to 4,500, a mass ratio of the component (B) relative to a total mass of the component (A) and the component (B) is 0.5% by mass or more and less than 100% by mass, an average functional number of the component (B) is 2.5 to 3.5, and the repeating units constituting the component (B) which are trifunctional account for 50% by mass or more relative to a total mass of the component (B). A visible light transmittance measured at an optical path length of 1 cm and a wavelength of 600 nm is 70% or higher.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions, preparation methods, and use of thermally conductive materials comprising silicone composition curable by hydrosilylation, thermally conductive fillers, and phthalocyanine. The novel composition retains its desirable pliability after cure even when kept at an elevated temperature for an extended period.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a mixture or reaction mixture of a carbodithioic acid of formula: (I) or its internal salt; and at least one compound independently selected from a natural or synthetic rubber curing or vulcanization accelerator, activator or retarding agent. wherein R? and R? are independently selected from a C2-C18 aliphatic moiety; aromatic moiety; alicyclic moiety; aromatic heterocyclic moiety; and aliphatic heterocyclic moiety or R? and R? may together form part of an aromatic heterocyclic ring moiety or aliphatic heterocyclic ring moiety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transparent organosilicon gel adhesive. The transparent organosilicon gel adhesive is prepared by mixing component A with component B in accordance with the mass proportion of 1:1. The component A is composed of 60-95 parts by weight of base material, 0.1-0.5 part by weight of catalyst and 5-40 parts by weight of auxiliary material, and the component B is composed of 60-95 parts by weight of base material, 5-20 parts by weight of crosslinker, 0.1-0.5 part by weight of inhibitor and 1-20 parts by weight of auxiliary material. The present invention relates to a two-component addition type transparent AB silicone gel adhesive, which has good adhesion to glass, a PC board, PMMA. The present invention has a refractive index of 1.40 to 1.43, is a colorless transparent gel, and has a light transmittance of more than 92%.

Abstract: There is provided an adhesive composition comprising at least 50 wt % of an aqueous dispersion of an amorphous polyurethane having a Tg below 25° C.; and a water dispersible cross-linker, where the adhesive composition has a peel retention of greater than or equal to 5% according to the Water/IPA Exposure Test.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an inkjet ink includes a non-conductive metal pigment, a resin, and a solvent, and the surface of the non-conductive metal pigment is coated with an alkoxide including an alkoxysilane, and the coating film has a crosslinked structure.

Abstract: This invention relates to a foamable concentrated hair care composition comprising an anionic surfactant, a co-surfactant, a viscosity reducing agent, and a cationic polymer. The hair care composition may further comprise a silicone, wherein the silicone particle size is less than about 10 microns. The hair care composition has a viscosity of from about 1 to about 3,000 cps.

Abstract: Disclosed are an end-modified conjugated diene-based polymer configured such that the end of a conjugated diene-based polymer is coupled with an aminosilane-based end modifier, and a method of preparing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite material comprising nanoporous particles and at least one binder constructed from at least one isocyanate and at least one polymer P selected from the group consisting of polyvinylamine, poly(meth)acrylic acid, poly(meth)acrylic ester, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylthiol and mixtures thereof, wherein said at least one binder is used in an amount of 0.1 to 20 wt %, based on the amount of nanoporous particles, a composition for producing a composite material of this type, a process for producing a composite material of this type, shaped articles comprising said composite material and the use of said composite material for thermal and/or acoustical insulation.

Abstract: An improved silane modified polymer useful in adhesive compositions is made from a silane precursor material made by a process comprising reacting an organic compound having a backbone that is terminated by an amino group having at least one active amino hydrogen and a hydrolysable silane, wherein the backbone is comprised of at least one secondary amino group having one active amino hydrogen and a Michael addition acceptor compound, wherein the Michael addition compound fails to have a group reactive with an isocyanate group to form the silane precursor compound. The silane precursor compound is reacted with an isocyanate terminated polyurethane prepolymer to form a silane modified prepolymer. The silane modified prepolymer may then be cured with moisture and may be employed in an adhesive composition containing other components such as a plasticizer, catalyst and filler.

Abstract: Compositions containing an adhesive material, a release additive and a compatibilizer are suitable for temporarily bonding two surfaces, such as a wafer active side and a substrate. These compositions are useful in the manufacture of electronic devices where a temporary bonding of a component to a substrate is desired.

Abstract: A hydrolysis resistant aqueous emulsion includes a hydrolyzable silicon containing compound. This emulsion is formed by a method that includes the step of (A) forming a seed emulsion that includes (1) an emulsifier, (2) water, and (3) a first oil phase. The method also includes the step of (B) adding a second oil phase, including a hydrolyzable silicon containing compound, to the seed emulsion. A weight ratio of the second oil phase including the hydrolyzable silicon containing compound to the first oil phase in the seed emulsion is from 0.5 to 50. Moreover, a total weight of the first and second oil phases in the emulsion is at least 60 weight percent.

Abstract: This invention relates to medical, health care and non-medical devices comprising a rubbery or elastomeric polymer material taking up more than 5% by weight of water and at most 500% by weight of water after immersion in demineralized water at room temperature for a sufficient time to reach saturation. The material may be in the form of a foam, or in the form of a coating adapted for adhesion to a substrate, or in the form of a sheet, or in the form of a fiber, and may comprise: —repeating units from one or more hydrophobic organic monomers, and —repeating units from one or more monomers (a) being modified with one or more hydrophilic side groups.