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: A curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising an organopolysiloxane having higher alkenyl groups, an organohydrogenpolysiloxane crosslinker, and organopolysiloxane free of alkenyl groups and silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms, a platinum group metal-containing catalyst and an inhibitor therefor provides for the formation of a cured release film. When this composition is coated on the surface of any of various types of substrates, for example, paper, synthetic resin films, fibers, etc., and then heated for 10 to 20 seconds at 80 to 90 degrees Centigrade, it forms a cured film which manifests an extremely good release performance for tacky substances, such as, for example, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and the like, while at the same time evidencing an excellent adherence to the substrate itself. The compositions can be used with synthetic resin films, such as polyolefin, which are easily deformed by heat and with poorly heat-tolerant paper.

Abstract: This invention discloses an adhesive organopolysiloxane compositions which cure in the presence of addition reaction catalysts and adhere firmly to various materials when they harden comprising;(1) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane containing at least alkenyl groups bonded to silicon atoms in 1 molecule,(2) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least 3 hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms in 1 molecule, in sufficient quantity to donate 0.5-10 hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms to 1 alkenyl group in said 1st constituent,(3) 0.1-20 parts by weight of an organosilicone compound containing at least 1 hydrogen atom bonded to silicon atoms, at least 1 fluoroalkyl group or fluoroalkylether group bonded to silicon atoms via carbon atoms and at least 1 epoxy group and/or trialkoxysilyl group bonded to silicon atoms via carbon atoms in 1 molecule, and(4) platinum or a platinum compound in suitable quantity to act as a catalyst.

Abstract: A curable liquid silicone rubber composition comprising a diorganopolysiloxane having the general formula: R.sup.1.sub.a SiO.sub.(4-a)/2 wherein R.sup.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group and a ranges from 1.95 to 2.05, the diorganopolysiloxane containing at least two lower alkenyl groups attached to a silicon atom per molecule, an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least two hydrogen atoms attached to silicon atoms per molecule, finely divided silica, and a platinum catalyst is improved in fatigue resistance by blending a specific cyclic or linear diorganopolysiloxane.

Abstract: Provided is an elastic polyurethane fiber having excellent hot water resistance, elastic recovery at low temperatures and elongation, prepared from a polyurethane obtained by copolymerization of a high polymer diol obtained from 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol and an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, an organic diisocyanate and a chain extender.

Abstract: An addition reaction-type adhesive silicone composition comprising (A) an alkenyl group-containing polyorganosiloxane; (B) a polyorganohydrogensiloxane; (C) at least two members selected from the group consisting of (1) (meth)acryloxy group-containing alkoxysilanes or siloxanes, (2) epoxy ring-containing alkoxysilanes or siloxanes and (3) isocyanurate compounds; and (D) Pt, Pd, or Rh compounds. The composition exhibits excellent adhesiveness for plastic materials, and its cured products have excellent heat-resistant and moisture-resistant properties.

Abstract: A release silicone emulsion composition comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight of a specific organovinylpolysiloxane;(B) from 1 to 50 parts by weight of a specific organohydrogenpolysiloxane;(C) from 0.5 part to 5 parts by weight of a platinum catalyst having a viscosity of 10 cSt or less at 25.degree. C.;(D) from 1.5 to 15 parts by weight of a nonionic emulsifying agent having an average HLB of from 10 to 20, pH of 6.5 or less and an ionic conductivity of 30 .mu..OMEGA..sup.-1 cm.sup.-1 or less; and(E) water.This composition has good pot life and curability. The cured film had good release properties and residual adhesive properties of adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a resin useful in plastic lenses, to plastic lenses containing the resin and to a process for producing the lenses.

Abstract: The combination of (1) long term storage stability, (2) a relative short cure time at temperatures below about 150.degree. C. and (3) cohesive bonding of the cured elastomer to a variety of substrates is achieved in a one-part organosiloxane composition that cures by a platinum-catalyzed hydrosilylation when the composition includes an acetylenic alcohol containing at least eight carbon atoms as the catalyst inhibitor and, as the adhesion promoter, an alkoxysilane containing an epoxy group and a polyorganosiloxane containing an average of at least one silicon-bonded hydroxyl group and at least one silicon-bonded vinyl radical per molecule. The concentrations of catalyst and adhesion promoter are within specified limits.

Abstract: A process of curing and cross-linking methylhydrosiloxanes by contacting and forming a mixture of an allyl amide with at least one methylhydrosiloxane in the presence of a Group VIII metal catalyst, and heating the mixture of the allyl amide, the methylhydrosiloxane, and the Group VIII metal catalyst, in the presence of ambient moisture until the methylhydrosiloxane becomes cured and cross-linked.

Abstract: A method of reducing the compression set of a silicone elastomer is accomplished by mixing an alkenyl silazane with a previously prepared, based heated, silanol-containing silicone elastomer base. Fluorosilicone elastomers prepared by these methods find use in gasketing and sealing application which are exposed to fuels and solvents.

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: Heat curable adhesive compositions which include liquid polybutadiene polymer, powdered sulfur, organic accelerators and inert fillers are improved by adding blocked polyisocyanates or capped polyisocyanates. The addition improves resistance to "popping" of the cured or uncured adhesive when exposed to high temperature, e.g., spot-welding. The addition does not alter the beneficial flow properties and rheological properties of the adhesive. The adhesive is particularly useful on zinc coated steel, both electroplated zinc and hot-dip galvanized zinc coatings. Inclusion of zinc borate will activate the cure accelerators and retard the "popping" phenomenon at welding temperature.

Abstract: A curable silicone composition comprising:(A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon radicals in its molecule;(B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least three silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in its molecule;(C) a platinum family metal catalyst; and(D) a nonionic surface active agent having a hydrophobic silicone portion and at least one hydrophilic polyol portion in its molecule. The curable silicone composition gives cured products having good hydrophilic properties and dimensional stability, and are especially suitable for use as a dental impression material.

Abstract: Curable fluorosilicone compositions, which contain an aryl amino group-containing organopolysiloxane to enhance heat resistance in the open air.

Abstract: A silicon rubber composition comprising (I) a vinyl-containing diorganopolysiloxane, (II) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, and (III) platinum or a platinum compound is improved in adhesive bond to various substrates under low-temperature curing conditions by blending (IV) an ester siloxane compound free of a silicon-to-carbon bond and (V) an epoxy-containing polysiloxane compound.

Abstract: Internal mold release compositions for use in preparing molded polymeric products are disclosed which contain (a) a primary or secondary amine, (b) a carboxylic acid or amido carboxylic acid salt of a group II metal or of aluminum, lithium, copper, iron, cobalt or nickel, and optionally (c) a carboxylic acid or amido carboxylic acid.

Abstract: A condensation-inhibiting transparent cover layer of soft elastic polyurethane for viewing windows or other transparent glass or plastic substrates. The reaction mixture for production of the cover layer contains, in addition to a trifunctional polyisocyanate and a trifunctional polyol, a difunctional sulfonated polyether polyol, i.e. one containing sulfonate groups, and a non-ionic tenside in the form of an ethoxylated fatty alcohol and/or an ethoxylated fatty amine.

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: The present invention relates to resin useful in preparing plastic lenses having a high refractive index comprising reacting an aliphatic polyisocyanate compounds having at least one sulfur atom with one or more of active hydrogen compounds selected from the group consisting of a polyol, a polythiol having sulfur atoms only in a mercapto groups, and a polythiol having at least one sulfur atom other than in the mercapto groups; lenses containing the above-mentioned resin; and a method for the preparation thereof characterized by adding an internal release agent to the mixture of the above-mentioned raw materials in casting lenses from the resin; and lenses obtained by this method.

Abstract: A water repellency treatment agent which is non-corrosive to metals, comprising a solution as a volatile solvent of 1-20 wt % of silyl phosphate containing 1-10 wt % of phosphorus, and less than 20 wt % of an organopolysiloxane of general formula R.sub.a SiO.sub.(4-a)/2 having a viscosity of 5-10,000 centistokes at 25.degree. C., wherein the letter a has a value in the range 1.95<a<2.20, and R is a monovalent organic group selected from saturated or unsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon groups with 1-30 carbon atoms, halogenated hydrocarbon groups, alkoxy groups, hydroxyl groups and hydrogen atoms.

Abstract: A self-leveling silicone composition, which is useful as a sealant in contact with asphalt, cures upon exposure to moisture in the atmosphere to an elastomer having an elongation of at least 1200 percent, and a modulus at both 50 and 100 percent elongation of less than 25 pounds per square inch. The composition consists essentially of a hydroxyl endblocked polydiorganosiloxane, non-acidic, non-reinforcing treated filler, diacetamido functional silane, aminoxysilicon crosslinking compound, and non-reactive silicone fluid diluent.

Abstract: Active hydrogen-containing compositions having internal mold release components are used in a process in preparing molded polymeric products. In the process, the active hydrogen-containing composition contains (a) a primary or secondary amine, (b) a carboxylic acid or amido carboxylic acid salt of a group II metal or of aluminum, lithium, copper, iron, cobalt or nickel, and optionally (c) a carboxylic acid or amido carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Active hydrogen-containing compositions having internal mold release components for use in preparing molded polymeric products are disclosed which contain (a) a primary or secondary amine, (b) a carboxylic acid or amido carboxylic acid salt of a group II metal or of aluminum, lithium, copper, iron, cobalt or nickel, and optionally (c) a carboxylic acid or amido carboxylic acid.

Abstract: An improved self-bonding curable organopolysiloxane composition which contains (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least 2 silicon-bonded alkenyl groups in each molecule, (B) an organopolysiloxane having at least 2 silicone-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule, (C) a catalytic quantity of a platinum-type catalyst, (D) a carbonyl complex of a Group VIB element, and (E) a compound containing a silicon-bonded alkoxy group which is selected from the group consisting of silanes or siloxane oligomers. Examples of the carbonyl complex are molybdenum hexacarbonyl, tungsten hexacarbonyl, and chromium hexacarbonyl.

Abstract: A method of obtaining an aqueous silicone emulsion which dries to an elastomer comprises mixing (1) hydroxyl endblocked polydiorganosiloxane free of aliphatic unsaturation, (2) silicon hydride crosslinker, (3) platinum compound catalyst compatible with the polydiorganosiloxane, (4) anionic or nonionic surfactant, and (5) water and polymerizing the polydiorganosiloxane. These ingredients can be combined in emulsion form following three differing versions of a method of combining the ingredients and polymerizing the polydiorganosiloxane. In each case, the emulsion, which may also contain filler, is useful as a coating or sealant.

Abstract: Resilient, crosslinked silicone elastomers shaped as elastoforming dies or form blocks for the stamping of sheet material workpieces, e.g., ultra-thin sheet metal, and well adopted for applications in the automotive industry, comprise a crosslinked fluid organopolysiloxane including at least one silicone-compatible organic or inorganic plasticizer within the crosslinked network thereof, said at least one plasticizer being stable and nonmigrating under elastoforming stamping conditions, and said at least one plasticizer being present in such amount that said plasticized silicone elastomer has a Shore 00 hardness of less than about 40.

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: A curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising a vinyl-containing organopolysiloxane, organohydrogenpolysiloxane and platinum catalyst is proposed which is cured into a gel-like material suitable as a potting and encapsulating agent for protecting, for example, electronic components from mechanical shocks and adverse influence of the ambient atmosphere. Different from conventional similar compositions, the gelled material from the inventive composition little suffers from the problem of bleeding of oily materials contained therein on the surface.

Abstract: A method of preparing a uniform silicone composition, comprising treating under the application of a shearing force a polymeric product obtained by addition polymerization of (A) an organhydrogenpolysiloxane containing in its molecule from 1.5 to 5 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms on average, said silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms being in an amount of from 1 to 20 mol %, based on the total of the silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms and silicon-bonded organic groups in the molecule; and (B) an organopolysiloxane containing in its molecule from 1.5 to 5 silicon-bonded aliphatic unsaturated groups on average; in the presence of from 10 to 1,000 parts by weight of low-viscosity silicone oil having a viscosity of not more than 100 cSt at 25.degree. C. based on 100 parts by weight of the total amount of said (A) and (B).

Abstract: Polydiorganosiloxane compositions which are stable in storage with exclusion of moisture and which are curable with water or atmospheric air are useful to produce paintable joint sealing compounds and coating composition and the composition is a mixture of .alpha., .omega.-dihydroxy-polydiorganosiloxanes, carboxylic acid amido alkylalkoxy silicon compounds as cross-linking agents, complex titanic acid esters and filler which comprises a precipitated, hydrophobicized chalk whose residual moisture has been removed before contact with the titanic acid esters and cross-linking agents in the mixture.

Abstract: A coating composition is disclosed which includes(A) 15 to 65% by weight (calculated as SiO.sub.2) of colloidal silica,a partially hydrolyzed and partially co-condensed product of the following component (B) and component (C):(B) 10 to 80% by weight (calculated as R.sup.1 Si(OH).sub.3) of a trialkoxysilane of the formula: R.sup.1 Si(OR.sup.2).sub.3 wherein the group R.sup.1 is methyl or vinyl and the group R.sup.2 is alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms,(C) 1 to 50% by weight (calculated as R.sup.3.sub.n Si(OH).sub.4-n) of an acetoxysilane of the formula: R.sup.3.sub.n Si(OCOCH.sub.3).sub.4-n wherein the group R.sup.3 is alkyl having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, vinyl, phenyl, or mercaptoalkyl having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and n is an integer of 0 to 2, provided that the total amount of the component (B) wherein the group R.sup.1 is methyl and the component (C) wherein the group R.sup.

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 vehicle composition for coating materials is disclosed. The vehicle composition includes an organic liquid, finely divided particles of a vinyl polymer dispersed in the organic liquid and a polymer of alkoxysiloxane having an alkoxy group of 3 to 5 carbon atoms dissolved in the organic liquid. The vehicle composition is prepared by polymerizing at least one vinyl monomer in the organic liquid which has the alkoxysiloxane polymer dissolved therein, the organic liquid being capable of dissolving the vinyl monomer but incapable of dissolving the vinyl polymer obtained therefrom.

Abstract: The emulsion polymerization of free-radical-polymerizable monomers in the presence of a branched, poly(ethylene oxide) having a molecular weight of 4,000 to 19,000 and 1 to 250 mmol of the sum of the alkali metal and ammonium ions which are not bound to the emulsifier per liter of aqueous phase provides coarse, aqueous plastic dispersions. The process allows for the effective control of the particle size in the dispersion and yields carboxylated rubber dispersions which are suitable for the production of coating materials for carpets and paper.

Abstract: Cured silicone rubber powder containing large amounts of particulate material formed by dispersing a liquid silicone rubber composition curable by a platinum-catalyzed hydrosilation reaction into water. The presence of a low molecular weight, volatile polydiorganosiloxane makes it possible to incorporate at least 100 parts by weight of particulate material per 100 parts of curable polydiorganosiloxane into the composition. The volatile polydiorganosiloxane is removed from the cured polwder. Finely divided magnetic metals, electrically conductive materials and reinforcing silica powders can be incorporated using the present method.

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: Organopolysiloxane compositions curable into elastomeric state, whether in single- or two-component form, comprise an .alpha., .omega.-dihydroxypolydiorganopolysiloxane oil, a crosslinking agent therefor, optionally, inorganic fillers and an adhesion promoter, and a catalytically effective amount of a pentacoordinated tin monochelate produced by reacting a tin bischelate with an organic carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Resilient, crosslinked silicone elastomers shaped as elastoforming dies or form blocks for the stamping of sheet material workpieces, e.g., ultra-thin sheet metal, and well adopted for applications in the automotive industry, include a crosslinked fluid organopolysiloxane having at least one silicone-compatible organic or inorganic plasticizer within the crosslinked network thereof, said at least one plasticizer being stable and nonmigrating under elastoforming stamping conditions, and said at least one plasticizer being present in such amount that said plasticized silicone elastomer has a Shore 00 hardness of less than about 40.

Abstract: A silicone composition curable to a heat stabilized silicone elastomer comprising at least one polyorganosiloxane having the formula: ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl or aryl having less than 19 carbon atoms, each of A and D may be any of methyl, hydroxy or vinyl groups,0<m/n.ltoreq.1 and m+n>350,a complex comprising a transition metal salt of at least one polydentate chelating ligand having the formula: ##STR2## where each R.sub.1 may be an alkyl biradical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an aryl biradical having less than 19 carbon atoms R.sub.1, is an X' substituted R.sub.1, each of Z and E may be any of carboxy thiocarboxy, dithiocarboxy, or --N(R.sub.2).sub.2, --As(R.sub.2).sub.2, --S(R.sub.2) where each R.sub.2 may be any of hydrogen or an alkyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or any aryl radical having less than 19 carbon atoms, X' may be any of hydrogen, carboxy, thiocarboxy, dithiocarboxy, --N(R.sub.2).sub.2, --A.sub.s (R.sub.2).sub.2, or --S(R.sub.

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: Polyorganosiloxane compositions which can be stored in the absence of moisture and which harden rapidly in the presence of moisture, comprising a mixture of(1) 100 parts by weight of an .alpha.,.omega.-dihydroxypolydimethylsiloxane having a viscosity of from 0.1 to 1000 Pas,(2) 0 to 100 parts by weight of an .alpha.,.omega.-bis-(trimethylsiloxy)-polydimethylsiloxane having a viscosity of from 0.04 to 10 Pas as plasticizer,(3) 1 to 10 parts by weight of an oximinosilane corresponding to the following formula ##STR1## in which R preresents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or alkenyl radicals,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represent a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical or hydrogen or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together represent a C.sub.4 or C.sub.5 alkylene radical and a may assume the value 0 or 1,(4) 5 to 250 parts by weight of a reinforcing or non-reinforcing filler of filler mixture,(5) 0 to 2.

Abstract: An antifouling paint composition comprising as a film-forming component a vinyl-type copolymer obtained by copolymerization of(A) 1 to 50% by weight of a specific polymerizable unsaturated polysiloxane compound,(B) 0 to 30% by weight of a specific polymerizable unsaturated alkoxysilane compound, and(C) 20 to 99% by weight of a polymerizable unsaturated vinyl monomer other than the compounds (A) and (B) above.

Abstract: Room temperature vulcanizing elastomers are provided which comprise 100 parts of an .alpha.,.omega.-bis(hydroxy)dimethylpolysiloxane polymer, 2 to 20 parts of methyl triacetoxysilane and an amount of a hardening accelerator comprising a water-in-oil emulsion of water in a liquid organosilicon polymer stabilized with an organosilicon surfactant such that the water comprises at least 0.01% by weight of the total mixture.

Abstract: A fiber treatment composition comprising an aqueous dispersion containing;(A) 100 parts by weight of a finely particulate epoxy group-containing organosilasesquioxane substantially represented by general unit formula (I):R.sup.1 SiO.sub.3/2 (I)wherein said organic group having an epoxy group comprises from 0.1 to 50 mol % of the whole R.sup.1 ; and;(B) from 10 to 900 parts by weight of an amino group-containing organopolysiloxane represented by general unit formula (II): ##EQU1## wherein R.sup.2 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group or a hydroxyl group; Z is a particular amino group; and 1<a<3, 0<b<1 and 1<a+b<3. This composition is useful for deepening colors of dyed textiles and fabrics and improving softness and feeling, even with respect to synthetic fibers.

Abstract: A composition for the surface treatment of rubber is disclosed which comprises (A) a diorganopolysiloxane capped with a triorganosiloxy group at one end and a hydroxyl or alkoxy group at the other end; (B) at least one compound selected from organotrialkoxysilanes, organotriacyloxysilanes, organotrioximesilanes or tetraalkyl silicates; and (C) a condensation-reaction catalyst. The composition imparts durable release and lubrication properties to rubber bladders used in the manufacture of tires.

Abstract: A semiconductor encapsulating material is obtained from a polyimide resin composition comprising (A) a polyaminobismaleimide resin, (B) a silicone monomer and/or oligomer having a hydroxyl or alkoxyl group bonded to a silicon atom and mixtures thereof, and (C) an inorganic filler wherein the weight ratio of polyaminobismaleimide resin (A) to silicone component (B) ranges from 99.5/0.5 to 70/30, and the weight ratio of polyaminobismaleimide resin (A) to inorganic filler (C) ranges from 100/50 to 100/1000.

Abstract: Internal mold release compositions for use in preparing molded polymeric products are disclosed which contain (a) a primary or secondary amine (b) a carboxylic acid or amido carboxylic acid salt of a group II metal or of aluminum, lithium, copper, iron, cobalt or nickel, and optionally (c) a carboxylic acid or amido carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Polyalkoxysilyl-terminated polydiorganosiloxanes which are relatively stable in viscosity over prolonged storage periods are prepared by endcapping a silanol-terminated polydiorganosiloxane in the presence of a catalytic amount of an acidic amine salt which subsequently decomposes to substantially inert products, preferably an amine salt of formic acid, and in the absence of silicon-nitrogen compounds and enoxysilanes normally used as catalyst quenchers and scavengers. The products are useful for the preparation of scavenger-free room temperature vulcanizable compositions, particularly when combined with certain N-alkoxy-silylalkyl-substituted compounds as adhesion promoters.