Abstract: Process for the preparation of polyimides or of their polypeptide hydrolysates which are at least 80% biodegradable, by thermal polycondensation of at least one amino acid, optionally followed by hydrolysis, the thermal polycondensation step being carried out in the presence of at least one "acid catalyst" chosen fromsulphuric, nitric, phosphorous, sulphurous, hydrofluoric, silicic and sulphonic acids, organic sulphonic acids containing less than 50 carbon atoms, amino acids bearing a non-carboxyl strong acid function, organic phosphonic acids, organic carboxylic acids having a pK.sub.

Abstract: A halogen-free acrylic urethane sheet material 10 is disclosed which can be marked by conventional printing methods and by radiation methods. The halogen-free acrylic urethane sheet material of the invention is manufactured from a polymer comprising components A, B and C whereincomponent A comprises a copolymer of(i) a monoester of acrylic or methacrylic acid and an aliphatic diol having 2 to 8 carbon atoms and(ii) an ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid and an aliphatic alcohol having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and optionally a vinyl aromatic monomer as well as N-vinylpyrrolidone or N-vinylcaprolactame,said component A having a T.sub.g of 30.degree. C. to 100.degree. C.,component B comprising an aliphatic polyester diol with a molecular weight less than 20,000 andcomponent C comprising a polyfunctional isocyanate or blocked polyfunctional isocyanate.

Abstract: A platinum curing organosiloxane composition having improved hysteresis characteristics when cured. The composition requires the presence of a diorganovinylsiloxy terminated polydiorganosiloxane having a viscosity within a range of about 20 Pa.multidot.s to 200 Pa.multidot.s at 25.degree. C. and containing essentially no ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon radicals bonded to non-terminal silicon atoms and a diorganovinylsiloxy terminated polydiorganosiloxane having a viscosity within a range of about 0.1 Pa.multidot.s to 200 Pa.multidot.s at 25.degree. C., where from 1 to 5 percent of the non-terminal repeating units of the siloxane comprise a vinyl radical. In addition, the present composition comprises 10 to 30 weight percent of a reinforcing silica filler that has been treated with hexamethyldisilazane and 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisilazane, and an organohydrogen siloxane crosslinker comprising at least ten silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule.

Abstract: Secondary contact adhesion or self-bonding in cured liquid injection molding silicone compositions is reduced by the inclusion in the composition of an inhibitor compound selected from the group consisting of phenyl fluids, titanate esters, and silicate esters.

Abstract: An aqueous organosiloxane liquid composition in a homogeneous state is disclosed, which contains (A) aqueous modified organosilicon compound having at least one polyether group as a side chain, (B) liquid organopolysiloxane, (C) a cross-linking agent, (D) a curing catalyst and, optionally, (E) a filler. This composition undergoes uniform curing, when exposed to the atmosphere of a temperature of up to 300.degree. C., to form a siloxane polymer composition in a form of a film, fibers, a composite structure, a composite sheet or a building material. The composition can also be used as a coating composition or varnish.

Abstract: A liquid silicone rubber composition contains (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups, (B) a reinforcing silica filler, (C) a condensation catalyst, (D) a silanol group-containing siloxane wetter, (E) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least two hydrogen atoms, and (F) a platinum catalyst. Components (C) and (D) assist in blending a large amount of the silica filler in the composition. The composition is smoothly flowing, quickly curable and suitable for injection molding.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polyester resin prepared by adding one or more dicarboxylic acid components to one or more glycol components containing 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol equalling 100 mole %,the polyester resin having been prepared in the presence of a catalyst/stabilizer system consisting essentially of antimony compounds and phosphorous compounds and compounds selected from the group consisting essentially of zinc compounds, gallium compounds, and silicon compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an underlayment composition for an artificial playing surface comprised of a butadiene rubber, such as polybutadiene or styrene-butadiene that is commercially available as recycled polycord tires that have been granulized. An inorganic-base moisture-retaining agent such as vermiculite or perlite is also included in the composition in addition to a binder comprised of a mixture of isocyanate polyurethane and an inorganic acid. The present invention also provides a method of making the present composition. The method comprises the steps of mixing thoroughly granulized particles of butadiene rubber in a mixing container, mixing an inorganic-based moisture-retaining component with the butadiene rubber, mixing an acid having a pH .ltoreq.3 with the butadiene rubber and the inorganic-based moisture-retaining component, and mixing an isocyanate polyurethane with the butadiene rubber, the inorganic-based moisture-retaining component and the acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a moisture-curable alkoxysilane functional polyurethane prepared from a hydroxy functional alkoxysilane. The hydroxy functional alkoxysilane is a hydroxyalkylenecarbamoylalkylene-alkoxysilanes referred to as a "hydroxycarbamoylsilane". The alkoxysilane functional polyurethanes may be used in a variety of applications to provide, for example, moisture-curable adhesives, sealants, putties and the like.

Abstract: A coating composition which imparts anti-reflective and anti-fog properties to substrates coated therewith. The coating composition utilizes an inorganic metal oxide in combination with silane or a siloxane oligomer. The coating compositions are particularly useful in the manufacture of disposable surgical masks and face shields.

Abstract: Addition-curable platinum group metal catalyzed silicone compositions are provided which utilize an adhesion promoter in the form of a Michael reaction product of a bis(aminoalkyl)tetraalkyldisiloxane, such as bis(aminopropyl)tetramethyldisiloxane, with an acryloxyorganotrialkoxysilane, for example, acryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane. The addition-curable silicone compositions can bond to plastic and metal substrates at temperatures of less than 100.degree. C. and in less than 1 hour, forming composites which fail cohesively upon separation.

Abstract: Silicon- and nitrogen-containing compositions prepared by the reaction of an aminoalkylsilane such as 3-aminopropyl- or 3-methylaminopropyltrimethoxysilane with a glycidoxyalkylsilane such as 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane are useful as adhesion promoters in addition curable polyorganosiloxane compositions. The latter are illustrated by mixtures of vinyl-substituted polyorganosiloxanes and hydride polyorganosiloxanes, also containing at least one platinum group metal compound as a hydrosilylation catalyst.

Abstract: A room temperature curable silicone composition, comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane each of both ends of which has one hydroxyl group, (B) 0.2 to 40 parts by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of hydrolyzable silanes having 2 to 4 hydrolyzable groups and their partial hydrolysis-condensation products, (C) 1 to 100 parts by weight of a modified diorganopolysiloxane of which both ends have at least one group selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group and alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, an unsubstituted hydrocarbon group and alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and a hydroxyl group and that has a silicon-bonded modifying group made up of a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent organic group with 6 or more carbon atoms, and (D) a filler and a cured product thereof. A cured product good in peeling properties can be obtained.

Abstract: It has been found that silicone resins which contain alkoxy functional groups and harden rapidly in the presence of moisture allow suitable one-component formulations as provisional fixing materials. The hardening rate can be adjusted by addition of suitable activators.

Abstract: A room temperature vulcanizable silicone rubber composition with high elongation and low modulus comprising 10-90 percent by weight polydiorganosiloxane having terminal hydroxyl groups, 1-10 percent by weight phenyl tris-functional ketoximino-containing silane crosslinker, 0-14 percent by weight of a reinforcing or 0-60 percent by weight of a nonreinforcing filler or semi-reinforcing filler or a mixture thereof for a total of all fillers in the range of from about 6-60 percent by weight, from 0-2.5 percent by weight of an organofunctional silane adhesion promoter and an optional plasticizer and catalyst. These compositions cure to elastic materials useful as caulking materials, adhesives, coatings and encapsulating materials for the construction and other industries.

Abstract: A siloxane composition is described comprising a polydiorganosiloxane have at least two unsaturated hydrocarbon groups per molecule, a polyorganohydrosiloxane network crosslinker that has at least three Si--H bonds per molecule, a silane or siloxane crosslinker that has at one --SiH.sub.3 group, a hydrosilation catalyst, and, optionally, a siloxane rheological control agent. The composition allows gels to be prepared that exhibit good adhesion to various substrates, and can also be used to temporarily inhibit catalyst activity. Prostheses and coatings can be produced with these compositions.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula(R.sup.3 O).sub.3-n R.sup.4.sub.m Si--(CH.sub.2).sub.z --XwhereinR.sup.3, R.sup.4 represent identical or different linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl groups or alkoxyalkyl groups,X represents a halogen atom,an aminoaryl group, wherein the aromatic group can optionally carry, on one or more carbon atoms at any position, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl groups or alkoxyalkyl groups, halogen atoms or other functional groups.or a hydroxyl group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkoxyalkyl group, which is substituted at one or more carbon atoms at any position by one or more hydroxyl groups,n=0, 1 or 2 andz=an integer between 1 and 20 aresuitable as adhesion promoters in 1K-RTV compounds which have titanium compounds as condensation catalysts.

Abstract: There is provided electronic devices with dielectric layers obtained from boron-oxide doped, spin-on glass formulations which form glassy layers with high oxygen resistance. Suitable electronic devices include integrated circuits. With high oxygen resistance, the glassy layer formed maintains its integrity in subsequent processing. Also provided is a method for preparing boron-oxide doped, spin-on glass formulations with a high carbon content having a silane adhesion promoter and boron-dopant incorporated therein.

Abstract: Highly filled, curable compositions containing a curable liquid, e.g. methyl methacrylate; 20 to 80% by weight of a finely divided inorganic filler of defined particle size, e.g. silica; a functionalized polymer containing a low Tg component which is soluble in the curable liquid, e.g. a functionalized vinyl aromatic/conjugated diene block copolymer; and other components which diperse the filler in the curable liquid and couple the filler to the matrix can be used to produce cured composites which show improved resistance to stress induced by thermal cycling.

Abstract: Highly filled, curable compositions containing a curable liquid, e.g. methyl methacrylate; 20 to 80% by weight of a finely divided inorganic filler of defined particle size, e.g. silica; a non-functionalized polymer containing a low Tg component which is soluble in the curable liquid, e.g. a non-functionalized vinyl aromatic/conjugated diene block copolymer; and other components which diperse the filler in the curable liquid and couple the filler to the matrix can be used to produce cured composites which show improved resistance to stress induced by thermal cycling.

Abstract: An RIM method of thermoplastic resin comprises a process for preparing materials in which one compound (i) is mixed with a material for thermoplastic resin to prepare one mixture (I), and the other compound (ii) is mixed with a material for thermoplastic resin to prepare the other mixture (II), each of two compounds (i) and (ii) being inactive to the material for thermoplastic resin but producing a high-active anionic polymerization catalyst by their reaction, a process for polymerization in which the mixture (I) and the mixture (II) are mixed, injected into a mold, and polymerized by the anionic polymerization catalyst, an ejecting process in which a solidified thermoplastic resin molded body is ejected from the mold. Therefore, a polymerization reaction cannot be started before the material for thermoplastic resin is injected into the mold, and it begins soon after the material for thermoplastic resin is injected into the mold.

Abstract: A process for preparing a liquid silicone composition of the type which comprises (A) a diorganopolysiloxane having a viscosity of 1000 to 100,000 centipoises and having at least two reactive groups, (B) a filler mainly composed of SiO.sub.2 having a specific surface area of not smaller than 50 m.sup.2 /g, (C) a diorganopolysiloxane having a viscosity of from 10 to 1000 centipoises and substantially free of any terminal silanol group, (D) hexamethyldisilazane and/or (E) water is described. In the process, 10 to 100 wt % of the (A) and (C) components and 100% of the (B), (D) and, if present, (E) components are mixed under heating conditions of 100.degree. to 250.degree. C. for a time sufficient to obtain a uniform dispersion. If present, the balances of the (A) and (C) components are subsequently mixed with the dispersion.

Abstract: To a silicone rubber composition including (A) a diorganopolysiloxane having an aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon group, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least two SiH groups in a molecule, and (C) a platinum catalyst, is added (D) an organic silicon compound of the following general formula (2): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.5, and R.sup.6 are independently selected from monovalent hydrocarbon groups free of an aliphatic unsaturated bond, R.sup.3 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or methyl, and n is an integer of 0 to 3. The composition has a long pot life after addition of curing components (B) and (C) and is extrusion moldable into bubble-free transparent parts. The composition is prepared by mixing component (A) with components (B) and (C) while adding component (D) thereto.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the treatment of the periphery of a glass, more particularly an encapsulated glass, which consists of treating part of the surface of the glass by at least one silane and a composition able to form a layer having free OH groups. This process is useful for treating glass so that a resin, such as a polyurethane, upon contact with the treated glass will readily adhere and bond to the glass. The treated glass can be fitted into car body bays or openings.

Abstract: Room temperature vulcanizable silicone compositions are provided having improved shelf life, primerless adhesion, deep section cure, and low toxicity properties, comprising by weight:A. 100 parts of a polydiorganosiloxane having a viscosity of from about 100 to about 1,000,000 centipoise at 25.degree. C., wherein the silicon atoms at each polymer end chain is terminated with at least two alkoxy radicals, the organic group being a C.sub.1-15 monovalent hydrocarbon radical;B. an effective amount of a diorganotin bis beta-diketonate condensation catalyst;C. from about 0.1 to about 1.5 parts of a scavenger for hydroxy functional groups, preferably a disilazane or polysilazane;D. from about 0.6 to about 5 parts of an adhesion promoting polyalkoxysilane functionalized with ether, epoxy, isocyanato, cyano, acryloxy, and acyloxy, preferably with epoxy; andE. from 0 to about 10 parts of a crosslinking polyalkoxysilane.

Abstract: Bis(bis-silylalkyl) dicarboxylates, especially maleates and fumarates, are prepared by a three-step process including esterification of malaic or fumaric acid or a functional derivative thereof with a branched dienol such as 1,6-heptadien-4-ol to form an alkadienol ester, reaction of the olefinic groups in said ester with a chlorosilane and alcoholysis of the chlorine atoms attached to silicon. The products are useful as adhesion promoters in addition curable polyorganosiloxane compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organosiloxane compositions that are reaction products of 1) a silane containing at least 3 hydrolyzable groups per molecule, 2) a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol containing at least one organofunctional group and 3) a polyhydric alcohol containing no organofunctional groups or ethylenic unsaturation, wherein said reaction products contain at least two silicon atoms. The organosiloxane compositions are particularly useful as adhesion promoting additives for curable organosiloxane compositions, particularly those that cure by a platinum group metal-catalyzed hydrosilation reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to organo(poly)siloxane compositions which have long shelf life in the absence of water, but can be crosslinked in the presence of water, even at room temperature, to give elastomers with elimination of alcohols, and to a process for the preparation of such compositions.

Abstract: A method is provided for making platinum catalyzed heat curable organopolysiloxane compositions which have an enhanced rate of cure by using a silicon hydride siloxane in combination with a devolatilized mixture of a vinyl silicone fluid and a reaction product of a zero valent platinum complex and a vinylsilane.

Abstract: An adhesive silicone composition comprising (A) an alkenyl group-containing organopolysiloxane, (B) an organohydrogen-polysiloxane having at least three hydrogen atoms each directly bonded to a silicon atom in a molecule, (C) a compound having at least one aliphatic unsaturated group and at least two phenyl skeletons in a molecule, and (D) a platinum catalyst is well adhesive to both metals and reins, and even to difficult-to-adhere resins such as nylon, polycarbonate and acryl resins.

Abstract: Vibration dampening hydrosilation cured silicone formulations which cure at room temperature and, after a subsequent heat cure cycle, provide good primerless adhesion to aluminum and titanium substrates and improved adhesion to polymeric composite materials such as polyimide/glass fiber composite materials. The composition includes (a) a polyorganosiloxane having plural alkenyl groups thereon; (b) a polyorganosiloxane having plural silicon hydride groups thereon; (c) a hydrosilation catalyst, and (d) a combination of adhesion promoter compounds including at least one silane adhesion promoter compound; triallyl isocyanurate; and diallyl maleate. Still further improvements to polyimide substrates are provided when a primer is employed or the substrate is treated by a very brief exposure to a flame or to UV irradiation.

Abstract: A gel-forming silicone composition comprising, compounded in a gel-forming base composition, a silane compound having the following general formula (1) or (2): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl or aryl group, R.sup.2 is an alkyl or alkoxyalkyl group, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group, R.sup.5 is an alkyl group or an ester linkage-containing group, and a, b and n are each an integer from 0 to 2. The composition is capable of forming, under mild conditions, a silicone gel which exhibits good adherence to a variety of substrates.

Abstract: A one component room temperature vulcanizable silicone elastomer having primerless adhesion to polyacrylate useful as a sealant

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process to in-situ reactor-fill polyolefins. More specifically, the instant invention provides a process to reactor-fill polyolefins comprising the steps of (a) adding a sufficient amount of alpha-olefin to a filler prior to using the filler for in-situ polymerization; (b) prepolymerizing the mixture of step (a) by contacting the treated filler in random order of no specific sequence with a high activity polymerization catalyst, a cocatalyst, and, if necessary a cocatalyst modifier; and (c) adding an alpha-olefin under olefin polymerization reaction conditions to the reaction product of step (b) to form a reactor-filled composite. The prepolymerization step results in the formation of a sticky prepolymer on the surface and in the pores of the filler.The present invention further relates to reactor-filled polyolefin composites obtained from the process of the present invention.

Abstract: An adhesive silicone rubber composition of addition reaction curing type comprising (a) an organopolysiloxane containing an alkenyl group; (b) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least one hydrogen atom directly attached to a silicon atom in a molecule; (c) an addition reaction catalyst; and (d) an adhesive agent selected from compounds of the following formulae (I), (II) and (III):A-(D-B).sub.x -D-A (I)C-(B-D).sub.

Abstract: A silicone composition having utility as an oil and water repellent coating for substrates when cured thereon is disclosed, said composition comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane that has a viscosity at 25.degree. C. of at least 40 centipoise and that contains at least 2 alkenyl groups in each molecule;(B) from 0.1 to 40 parts by weight of an organohydrogenpolysiloxane that contains at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule;(C) from 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a perfluoroalkyl-containing organosilane having the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group, R.sup.2 represents a divalent hydrocarbon group, a is 2 or 3, and n is a number having a value of 4 to 12, with the proviso that R.sup.1 is not an alkenyl group; and(D) a catalytic quantity of a hydrosilylation-reaction catalyst.

Abstract: A preparation process of aliphatic polyester having a weight average molecular weight of 15,000 or more by conducting a direct polycondensation reaction of an aliphatic polyhydric alcohol or a mixed aliphatic polyhydric alcohol and an aliphatic polybasic acid or a mixed aliphatic polybasic acid, or additionally a hydroxycarboxylic acid or a mixed hydroxycarboxylic acid or an oligomer of the hydroxycarboxylic acid in a reaction mixture containing an organic solvent.The aliphatic polyester thus obtained contains an extremely small amount of impurities, has low color and can exhibit satisfactory strength in the form of films, filaments and other shaped articles.

Abstract: A room temperature curable composition suitable as top coat and providing coating films having good properties such as surface appearance, gloss, stain resistance, weatherability and adhesion and a small contact angle with water, which comprises (A) an acrylic copolymer having a specific reactive silicon-containing group such as alkoxysilyl group, (B) a specific hydrolyzable silicon compound and/or its partial hydrolysis condensation product, (C) a specific curing catalyst such as an organic carboxylic acid, a combination of an organic carboxylic acid with an organic amine, or an organometallic compound, and (D) an adhesion improving agent such as a silane coupling agent or its reaction product with an epoxy compound.

Abstract: A co-polymer composition for coating porous structural material includes a compatible surfactant resulting in a structural inter-bonding between the coating composition and the structural material. The co-polymer composition cured in a layer of unsupported foam has sufficient strength to be used as a substitute for comparably or larger sized layers of re-enforced concrete for conducting fluids while resisting compressive loads. A co-polymer foam composition for coating structural material cures to have an atmosphere-facing surface that is substantially impervious to corrosive substance penetration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing flowable, stable and hardenable compositions, comprising mixing:a) a liquid basis constituted by at least one polymerizable monomer;b) a finely ground mineral filler;c) a silanizing agent for the mineral filler; andd) a hydrolysis catalyst of the silanizing agent, selected from the ammonium salts of organic acids.

Abstract: A method for the production of polyester suitable to be molded into a film with excellent surface properties.The method comprises passing dispersion-in-water type silica sol with pH 8 to 11 including sodium oxide as a stabilizer and silica particles with average diameters 0.01 to 0.3 .mu.m through a column of cation exchange resin having the following formula 1 and the strong basic anion exchange having the following formula 2, in sequence to adjust the pH value to 2 to 4, adding an hydrogen bonding agent and ethylene glycol thereto, heating the resultant silica sol under a reduced pressure to remove water, so as to obtain dispersion-in-ethylene glycol type silica sol, and adding 0.01 to 5% by weight of the dispersion-in-ethylene glycol type silica sol, as based on the weight of polyester to be produced, at any step during the ester interchange reaction.

Abstract: Room temperature vulcanizable platinum group metal catalyzed silicone compositions are provided which utilize an N-heterocyclic adhesion promoter, such as 2,6 bis(trimethoxysilyltrimethyleneoxy)pyridine. Cohesive bonding is effected on various substrates.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising an alpha-cyanoacrylate and a hydrophobic silica surface-treated with dimethyldichlorosilane, the composition being characterized in that the composition has incorporated therein at least one of a polyether-modified silicone or alcohol-modified silicone in an amount of 0.05 to 5.0% based on the weight of the composition.

Abstract: The triorganosiloxydiphenylsilanols of the present invention are novel silicone compounds that are useful as plasticizers for silicone rubbers. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing these compounds in high yield and purity and a method for preparing filled curable organosiloxane compositions using the present compounds as plasticizers.

Abstract: A composition curable to a silicone rubber exhibits adhesion to metal and glass substrates under both dry and wet conditions where the composition contains an alkenyl-containing polydiorganosiloxane, an organohydrogensiloxane, a hydrosilation catalyst containing platinum, an (epoxy-functional organo)trialkoxysilane, an alkoxy-silicon compound, and a titanium compound having Ti--O--CH bonds and the molar amount of alkoxy-silicon compound exceeds the molar amount of (epoxyfunctional organo)trialkoxysilane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to waterproofing sealer compositions that protect various types of porous substrates from deterioration due to water absorption and thus extend their useful lives. Example of porous substrate are concrete, brick, masonry, ceramics, stones, cloth, wood and the like. These waterbased compositions comprise alkali metalalkylsiliconates, alkali silicates, polymers, diluents and additives.These sealer compositions do not change appearance and character of the substrate surface.

Abstract: A silane-containing methacrylate resin composition which produces non-yellowing polymers. The composition contains 20-99.9% by weight (meth)acrylic acid ester, optionally other comonomers or polymers and softeners as well as 0.1-30% by weight of a silane. 100 parts by weight of this mixture are polymerized in the presence of a free radical initiator, Cu.sup.2+ and a quaternary amine. The components can be stored in premixtures and brought to reaction. The polymer can be used in glass laminates.

Abstract: A primer composition has blended therein an organic silicon compound having in a molecule at least one group of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group or a group represented by QSi( R.sup.4 O).sub.a (R.sup.5).sub.3-a, Q is a divalent organic group, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each are a monovalent hydrocarbon group, a is an integer of 0 to 3, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each are a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group, and n is 0, 1 or 2. The primer composition is a useful adhesive since it is effective for joining silicone elastomers and similar adherends to supports such as paint coated metals and resins.

Abstract: The adhesive organopolysiloxane composition contains a compound having two or more allyl ester groups in combination with an adhesion imparting agent of a silicon compound having at least one group selected from the group consisting of an alkoxy group and an epoxy containing hydrocarbon group and also having at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom. This composition is markedly improved in adhesion to various substrates and durability of the adhesion.

Abstract: Cyclic aminoalkylsilane compositions are prepared by the reaction of approximately equimolar amounts of an aminoalkyltrialkoxysilane such as 3-aminopropyltrimethoxy-silane and a glycidyl ether such as methyl glycidyl ether. They are useful as adhesion promotors in room temperature vulcanizable compositions comprising polyalkoxysilyl-terrninated polydiorganosiloxanes.