Abstract: This invention provides a polymer polyol composition (I) comprising a polyol (A) and polymer particles (B) dispersed in (A), the polymer particles (B) being formed by polymerizing an ethylenically unsaturated compound (b) in a polyol, wherein the content of (B) in (I) is from 35 to 75 mass %, based on the mass of (I), and the amount of soluble polymers (P) dissolved in (A) is not more than 5 mass %, based on the mass of (A), and provides methods for producing the polymer polyol composition (I). Further, this invention provides a method for producing a foamed or non-foamed polyurethane resin, which method comprises reacting a polyol component with a polyisocyanate component in the presence or absence of a blowing agent, wherein the above polymer polyol composition is used at least as a portion of the polyol component.

Abstract: Solid and liquid compositions containing particles of highly fluorinated ion-exchange polymer having sulfonate functional groups with an ion exchange ratio of less than about 33. The compositions contain at least about 25% by weight of polymer particles having a particle size of about 2 nm to about 30 nm.

Abstract: The addition of at least about 30 weight percent of diethylene glycol (DEG) monobenzoate or dipropylene glycol (DPG) monobenzoate to diethylene glycol (DEG) dibenzoate, which is a solid at 28° C., results in a mixture that is unexpectedly a liquid at this temperature. The resultant mixtures are effective plasticizers for aqueous polymer compositions, including adhesives and caulks.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an aliphatic polyester, utilizing starch as a raw material. The invention produces an aliphatic polyester by the steps of hydrolyzing starch to obtain glucose, oxidizing the glucose to obtain gluconolactone or gluconic acid, reducing the gluconolactone or the gluconic acid to obtain caproic acid, chlorinating the caproic acid to obtain 6-chlorocaproic acid, cyclizing the 6-chlorocaproic acid to obtain &egr;-caprolactone, and executing ring-opening polymerization of the &egr;-caprolactone.

Abstract: A mixture of hydroxy-terminated hydrocarbons useful as a mold release agent for polymers is disclosed. The polymers suitable in the present context are the ones prepared by polyaddition or polycondensation, in particular, thermoplastic polyurethane and polyurethane urea.

Abstract: Liquid compositions containing particles of highly fluorinated ion-exchange polymer having sulfonate functional groups with an ion exchange ratio of less than about 33. The compositions contain at least about 25% by weight of polymer particles having a particle size of about 2 nm to about 30 nm.

Abstract: A process for producing a resin having a large refractive index which comprises curing an episulfide compound having one or more epithio structures represented by formula (1) in one molecule by polymerization in the presence of a polymerization catalyst and 0.001 to 3.0 parts by weight of a phenol derivative per 100 parts by weight of the episulfide compound. (R1 represents a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R2, R3 and R4 each represents hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, Y represents S, O, Se or Te and m and n each represents 0 or 1).

Abstract: A polymerization process for producing highly branched polyesters is disclosed comprising reacting functional groups A and B of multi-functional branching monomer reactants of the formula A—L—Bn, where one of A and B represents an epoxide group, the other of A and B represents an acid chloride group, L represents a linking group between A and B, and n is at least 2. In accordance with a specific embodiment of the invention, branched polyesters are obtained which have a number average molecular weight of at least 1000 and a ratio of weight average molecular weight to number average molecular weight of less than 2. The invention provides a process for producing highly branched polyesters in one reaction step. The invention has the capability of making highly branched structures of high molecular weight and low polydispersity and has the advantages of not requiring multi-step reactions and purification.

Abstract: Water-soluble or water-swellable polymers, preferably having a particle size no greater than 10 &mgr;m, which, in addition to from 0.01 to 5% by weight of crosslinking structures originating from monomers having at least two olefinic double bonds, comprise, in random distribution, from 1 to 50% by weight of the repeat structural unit (1) and from 49.99 to 98.99% by weight of the repeat structural unit (2), in which R1, R2 and R3 independently of one another are a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and Z is a C1-C4-alkylene group. These polymers are used as thickeners, preferably in cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: A conductive composition for a biological electrode is capable of reducing the impedance between the electrode and the skin. A conductive gel composition for a biological electrode which is capable of electrically and physically connecting a living body to an electrode element and is composed of at least the following components: (1) a radical-polymerizable unsaturated compound; (2) a moisturizer serving as a plasticizer and functioning to supplementing and promoting the physiological humidifying function of the horny layer; (3) a polymerization initiator; and (4) a crosslinking agent. This moisturizer serves also as a plasticizer and, furthermore, elevates the moisture content in the horny layer at the application of this composition. The above-mentioned composition may further contain a plasticizer selected from among polyhydric alcohols, amines and ethers.

Abstract: A differential physical chemical cleaning system including a plurality of charged cleaning devices for engaging a surface to be cleaned and a fluid delivery system for delivering precipitating agents to the surface to be cleaned and the plurality of cleaning devices.

Abstract: Processes for preparing linear polyesters by reacting a dicarboxylic acid having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, a polyol having from 2 to 15 carbon atoms, a low-boiling primary alcohol and a catalytic-effective amount of a lipase, wherein the reaction mixture is free of additional solvents; are described. The use of such linear polyesters in cosmetics is also described.

Abstract: Coating solutions comprising a) a solvent, b) inorganic particles dispersed substantially uniformly in the solution, c) an inorganic surface modifier dispersed substantially uniformly in the solution, and d) an organic cross-linker dispersed substantially uniformly in the solution. The inorganic surface modifier comprises from about 1 to about 30 weight percent of b) and c). Together, b) and c) comprise from about 30 weight percent to about 75 weight percent of b), c), and d). Solutions of the present invention can be applied to a variety of substrates to produce coatings that are highly abrasion-resistant. Coatings of the present inventions also exhibit good oxygen and water vapor barrier properties. Solutions of the present invention can also be utilized to produce three-dimensional objects.

Abstract: Polymer polyols and process for their production are disclosed. The process requires the selection of specified free radical polymerization initiators and amounts thereof to produce a polymer polyol having desired properties including a Brookfield Viscosity of equal to or less than (a e[(0.051)(b)]) where “a” is the viscosity of the carrier polyol and “b” is the [(weight fraction of solids)(100)].

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of mixtures of organofunctionally modified polysiloxanes with branched alcohols in the production of flexible polyurethane foams.

Abstract: A composition for preventing or retarding the formation of gas hydrates during the transport of a fluid comprising water and a hydrocarbon through a conduit. The composition is a homopolymer of vinyl caprolactam, or copolymers thereof, having a low molecular weight in the range of 500 to 2500, which is made in a polymerization solvent, preferably a glycol ether, most preferably 2-butoxyethanol and also including a carrier solvent, preferably monoethylene glycol.

Abstract: A radiation curable monomer and a dystuff are mixed in a curable formulation and fed into a hot evaporator under vacuum. The blend is flash evaporated through a nozzle and recondensed onto a moving substrate in contact with a temperature-controlled rotating drum. The condensed film is then crosslinked with a high-energy ultraviolet or electron-beam radiation source to effect cross-linking of the monomer. The resulting product consists of a crosslinked polymer matrix incorporating dyestuff molecules within its structure, which dramatically enhances the durability, solvent resistance, heat stability and migration fastness of the product. These properties can be further improved by chemically bonding the dyestuff molecules with the crosslinked polymer network, which can be accomplished by judiciously functionalizing the dyestuff with appropriate functional groups designed to polymerize or to react with the curable monomer.

Abstract: The present invention provides to an organo-bridged ladderlike polysiloxane having the following formula: and a tube-like organosilicon polymer, complexes thereof and the method for producing the same.

Abstract: An aliphatic polyester is provided which is manufactured by a process comprising a step of hydrolyzing cellulose so as to form D-glucose, a step of forming gluconolactone represented by the formula (II) from the D-glucose, and a step of performing ring-opening polymerization of the gluconolactone so as to form an aliphatic polyester represented by the formula (I). In the formulas above, R represents a hydrogen atom, an acetyl group, or a linear or a branched alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and the subscript n is an integer of 10 to 6,000.

Abstract: A new phosphazene-based polyester macro-molecule is provided, as is a method for producing the macro-molecule.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of making an amide-type polymer/silicone polymer blend comprising the steps of preparing a silicone polymer emulsion comprising a silicone polymer dispersed in a liquid continuous phase; introducing the silicone polymer emulsion into an amide-type polymerization reaction medium prior to or during the reaction, wherein the reaction medium comprises 1) a diacid component and a diamine component, an oligomer of a diacid and a diamine component, or a mixture thereof; and polymerizing the components of b)1, thereby providing an amide-type polymer/silicone polymer blend. A amide-type polymer/silicone polymer blends are also provided.

Abstract: Process for using microwave irradiation to prepare solutions of polymers functionalized with acid groups The invention relates to a process for preparing aqueous, hydrous and anhydrous solutions of polymers functionalized with acid groups, which comprises using microwave radiation to supply the heat required to prepare the solution. The solutions are suitable as a starting material for producing gas diffusion electrodes, fuel cells and polymer-electrolyte-stabilized platinum nanoparticles.

Abstract: A heat-transfer label that is well-suited for use on untreated polyethylene, particularly untreated high-density polyethylene and untreated low-density polyethylene. In one embodiment, the label includes a support portion, the support portion comprising a paper carrier web. The label also includes a wax release layer overcoating the paper carrier web. The label further comprises a transfer portion printed on top of the wax release layer, the transfer portion including a protective lacquer layer, an ink layer and an adhesive layer. The protective lacquer layer is printed onto the wax release layer and comprises a polyester resin, castor oil and a chlorinated polypropylene capable of immobilizing the ink layer relative to the protective lacquer. The ink layer, which comprises an acrylic ink, is printed onto the protective lacquer layer. The adhesive layer is printed over the ink layer and comprises a polyamide resin, an ethylene vinyl acetate resin, erucamide and a chlorinated polyethylene resin.

Abstract: Polyesters may be prepared by reacting an amyl diiodide, an aliphatic or aryl diol and carbon monoxide in presence of a catalyst and an organic base. The process is preferentially carried out in a solvent. The catalyst is a heterogeneous catalyst containing a metal selected from a group containing Palladium, Platinum, Nickel and Cobalt. Following the formation of polyester, the catalyst can be easily separated and efficiently recycled.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer that can be used as an anti-refelctive coating (ARC) polymer, an ARC composition comprising the same, methods for producing the same, and methods for using the same. The polymer of the present invention is particularly useful in a submicrolithographic process, for example, using KrF (248 nm), ArF (193 nm), or F2 (157 nm) laser as a light source. The polymer of the present invention comprises a chromophore that is capable of absorbing light at the wavelengths used in a submicrolithographic process. Thus, the ARC of the present invention significantly reduces or prevents back reflection of light and the problem of the CD alteration caused by the diffracted and/or reflected light. The ARC of the present invention also significantly reduces or eliminates the standing wave effect and reflective notching.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing polyethylene naphthalate polymers comprising: esterifying a slurry comprising NDCA or a dicarboxylic acid containing NDCA or derivatives thereof, and ethylene glycol or a glycol containing ethylene glycol or derivatives thereof to produce esterification compounds comprising bis (beta-hydroxyethyl) naphthalate or low molecular weight polymers thereof, wherein one or more primary alcohol is added to the slurry; and polycondensing the above resultant esterification compounds to produce polyethylene naphthalate polymers. The process of the present invention allows for the preparation of a slurry more easily and to maximize the manufacturing efficiency.

Abstract: A cyanoacrylate adhesive composition is disclosed which has a lowered adhesion to the skin and contains at least one compound selected from the groups mentioned below and an anionic polymerization accelerator: A: An aliphatic alcohol having an aliphatic group in which 6 or more carbon atoms are directly bonded with each other; B: An aliphatic carboxylic acid ester having an aliphatic group in which 6 or more carbon atoms are directly bonded with each other; C: An aliphatic carboxylic acid ester having at least 2 aliphatic groups in which 4 or more carbon atoms are directly bonded with each other; and D: A carboxylic acid ester of a carbocyclic compound having, in a carboxylic acid residue or alcohol residue, an aliphatic group in which 5 or more carbon atoms are directly bonded with each other.

Abstract: A composition comprising the hydrosilylation addition product of a linear alkenyl functionalized polyorganosiloxane and an organohydrogen siloxane stabilize non-aqueous emulsions utilizing non-aqueous organic hydroxylic solvents and when dispersions of the addition product in a carrier solvent are subjected to a particle size reduction process that includes flow induced shearing, the new compositions provide for components in personal care formulations that have improved spreadability and substance as a consequence of a unique particle size distribution. The continuous phase of the emulsion comprises a non-aqueous phase.

Abstract: Anti-reflective coating materials for deep ultraviolet photolithography include one or more organic dyes incorporated into spin-on-glass materials. Suitable dyes are strongly absorbing over wavelength ranges around wavelengths less than 260 nm such as 248 nm and 193 nm, that may be used in photolithography. A method of making dyed spin-on-glass materials includes combining one or more organic dyes with alkoxysilane reactants during synthesis of the spin-on-glass materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of thermoplastic polyester molding compounds, containing A) 80 to 100 wt. % of a polyalkylene arylate, especially polybutyleneterephthalate, with a half-width of crystallization heat releases of ≦5° C. and B) 0 to 20 wt. % of other additives, the weight percentages of constituents A) and B) adding up to 100%, for producing molded bodies by blow-molding, profile extrusion and/or pipe extrusion. A preferred use for the inventive molding compounds is the production of light guide sheathing. The invention also relates to a 3-stage method for producing the polyesters as follows: a) esterification or re-esterification of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid or its derivative and a glycol; b) precondensation; and c) polycondensation to a viscosity number of at least 158 ml/g. The reaction is carried out in at least 2 temperature zones in stages a) and b).

Abstract: A process that can be used in an esterification and polycondensation processes to produce a polyester such as, for example, poly(trimethylene terephthalate) is disclosed. The process comprises contacting an acid with 1,3-propanediol in the presence of a catalyst comprising tin and titanium. A copolymer that contains up to 20 mole percent of another acid and/or a second alcohol is also disclosed. Further disclosed are a composition of, or comprising, a bis(3-hydroxypropyl) terephthalate prepolymer or a composition of, or comprising, a poly(trimethylene terephthalate) polymer. The bis(3-hydroxypropyl) terephthalate prepolymer and poly(trimethylene terephthalate) can each contain 10 to 100 ppm tin and 10 to 200 ppm titanium relative to the terephthalic acid content.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to isocyanate reactive systems which have an internal mold release agents having improved stability. The isocyanate reactive system includes (1) at least one compound containing a plurality of isocyanate-reactive groups and (2) an internal mold release system comprising (a) a carboxylic acid and (b) a compound selected from the group consisting of a fatty polyester, a fatty acid ester and a fatty amide, and a surfactant selected rom the group consisting of ethoxylated alcohols, propoxylated alcohols or blends thereof.

Abstract: A cyanoacrylate adhesive composition is disclosed which has a lowered adhesion to the skin and contains at least one compound selected from the groups mentioned below and an anionic polymerization accelerator:

Abstract: The invention relates to single step process for the preparation of poly (oxyalkylene)-alpha, omega-dicarboxylic acids of the formula HO2CCH2O(CH2CHRO)nCH2CO2H, wherein R is hydrogen, methyl or mixtures of hydrogen and methyl on the individual molecule and n is an integer of from 100 to 2500, comprising the steps of reacting, an oxidising agent such as poly (oxyalkylene glycol) with Jone's reagent in a polar solvent at a temperature in the range of 10° C. to room temperature for a period ranging between 1 hour to 12 hours, quenching the reaction by adding free radical scavanger, removing oxidation by-products from reaction mixture by adsorbing them on an adsorbing agent to obtain dicarboxylic acids in the solution, and evaporating the clear solution to obtain poly (oxyalkylene)-alpha, omega-dicarboxylic acids.

Abstract: A substantially water-free, water-washable, energy-curable composition includes an epoxy oligomer and/or urethane oligomer having at least two ethylenically unsaturated moieties, at least one alkoxylated polyol monomer having at least two ethylenically unsaturated moieties and capable of being copolymerized with the oligomer, and a sugar surfactant capable of rendering the uncured composition dispersible in water. Optionally, the composition can contain a photoinitiator. The composition is self-dispersible in water and is especially suitable for use as a coating material for a printing screen.

Abstract: Emulsions and dispersions of polymers formed from acrylated hydrophilic polysiloxanes and their copolymers with acrylate/methacrylate comonomers are taught herein wherein the polymer is formed in a solvent via radically catalyzed polymerization. Such a polymer has utility in personal care applications, as well as textile finishes and coating formulations.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition, comprising: (I) an aromatic Mannich compound derived from: (A) a hydroxy containing aromatic compound having the formula  wherein in Formula (A-1): Ar is an aromatic group; m is 1, 2 or 3; n is a number from 1 to about 4; with the proviso that the sum of m and n does not exceed the number of available positions on Ar that can be substituted; each R1 independently is a hydrocarbyl group of up to about 400 carbon atoms; and R2 is H, amino or carboxyl; (B) an aldehyde or ketone having the formula  or a precursor thereof; wherein in Formula (B-1): R1 and R2 independently are H or hydrocarbyl groups having from 1 to about 18 carbon atoms; and R2 can also be a carbonyl-containing hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to about 18 carbon atoms; and (C) a mixture of water and an amine, said amine containing at least one primary or secondary amino group; and (II) alcohol.

Abstract: Elastomeric silicones, especially elastomeric silicone polyethers, are prepared by combining and reacting (A) an ≡Si—H containing polysiloxane, (B) a mono-alkenyl polyether, (C) an active ingredient such as a vitamin, antimicrobial agent, sunburn prevention agent, astringent, or sex hormone, (D) an &agr;,&ohgr;-unsaturated hydrocarbon, (E) a platinum catalyst, and (F) an oil. The reaction of components (A)-(F) is allowed to continue, forming a crosslinked three-dimensional gelled network of the elastomeric silicone polyether containing the active ingredient and the oil. The compositions are useful in personal and health care applications, personal hygiene, and household cleaning applications.

Abstract: A catalyst composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a titanium compound, a complexing agent, hypophosphorous acid or its metal salt, water and optionally a solvent. The complexing agent can be hydroxycarboxylic acid, alkanolamines, aminocarboxylic acids, or combinations of two or more thereof. The solvent can be water, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, butanol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, isopropylene glycol, butylene glycol, 1-methyl propylene glycol, pentylene glycol, or combinations of two or more thereof. The titanium compound can be combined with a zirconium compound. Also disclosed is a process for using the composition for producing an ester or a polyester. The process comprises contacting a carbonyl compound, in the presence of the composition, with an alcohol under a condition suitable for esterification, transesterification, polymerization, or combinations of two or more thereof.

Abstract: A polymer dispersed polyol having a vinyl polymer dispersed in polyol, the vinyl polymer comprising containing 5 to 80 wt % of acrylamide compound (A) represented by the formula (1):CH.sub.2 .dbd.CR.sup.1 CONR.sup.2 R.sup.3 (1)wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are a hydrogen atom or hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, 0 to 70 wt % of one or more monomer (B) selected from acrylonitrile and methacrylonitrile, and 0 to 95 wt % of a vinyl monomer (C) which can copolymerize with (A) and (B), and 95 to 20 wt % of the total amount of (B) and (C); and when (C) is 0 wt %, (A) is the polymer of a vinyl monomer mixture containing an acrylamide derivative represented by the formula (2):CH.sub.2 .dbd.CR.sup.4 CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6 (2)wherein R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of heterogeneous, water-resistant polyvinyl ester dispersions having a film-forming temperature of below 10.degree. C., comprising the formation of a homo- or copolymer A, having a glass transistion temperature of more that 20.degree. C., by seed polymerization of a monomer mixture comprising 85-100% by weight of a vinyl ester of carboxylic acids having 1 to 18 carbon atoms,0-10% by weight of an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or of an N-functional compound and0-5% by weight of a polyethylenically unsaturated monomer in the presence of a seed base comprising a copolymer B having a glass transition temperature of below 20.degree. C., comprising45-98% by weight of a vinyl ester of carboxylic acids having 1 to 18 carbon atoms,2-50% by weight of an .alpha.-olefin having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and0-5% by weight of a polyethylenically unsaturated monomer.

Abstract: The invention provides a process that can be used for producing a bis-glycolate ester of 5-sulfo isophthalate metal salt. The process comprises contacting a 5-sulfo isophthalate a metal salt or a dialkyl ester of 5-sulfo isophthalate metal salt, in the presence of a catalyst, with a glycol. The catalyst comprises (1) a titanium compound, a solubility promoter, a phosphorus source, and optionally a solvent, (2) a titanium compound, a complexing agent, a phosphorus source, and optionally a solvent, a sulfonic acid, or combinations thereof, or (3) combinations of (1) and (2). The solubility promoter can be selected from the group consisting of ortho silicates, ortho zirconates and combinations thereof. The phosphorus source is selected from the group consisting of a phosphonic acid, a phosphinic acid, a phosphine, and combinations of two or more thereof. The complexing agent can be selected from the group consisting of hydroxycarboxylic acids, aminocarboxylic acids, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A catalyst composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a titanium compound, a phosphorus compound, an amine, a solvent and optionally a cocatalyst in which the phosphorus compound has a formula selected from the group consisting of (R.sup.1 O).sub.x (PO)(OH).sub.3-x, (R.sup.1 O).sub.y (P.sub.2 O.sub.3)(OH).sub.4-y, and combinations thereof; the amine is a tertiary amine; each R.sup.1 is independently a linear or branched alkyl radical containing from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms per radical; x is 1 or 2; and y is 1, 2, or 3; and the cocatalyst can be a cobalt/aluminum catalyst, an antimony compound, or combinations thereof. Also disclosed is a process for producing the composition. The process comprises combining a titanium compound, a phosphorus compound, a solvent, an amine, a solvent, and optionally a cocatalyst. The phosphorus compound, amie, and solvent are the same as those disclosed above.

Abstract: The invention relates to a star-shaped branched polyamide that has a high thermal stability and can be produced in existing production facilities for the corresponding linear polyamide. This is achieved by allowing the polyamide branches, at least three, to be formed from a multifunctional core having functional groups chosen from the group comprising amine and carboxyl groups, the amine or carboxyl groups being bound to an acyclic compound in which branching occures, if it is branched, at a carbon atom, or via an acyclic chain to a heterocyclic compound showing point symmetry.The process for the preparation is carried out under the conditions of the preparation of the corresponding linear polyamide. It proves to be possible to obtain, after shorter polymerization times, a product with mechanical properties that are comparable with those of the linear polyamide after significantly longer polymerization times.

Abstract: A non-aqueous silicone emulsion containing a silicone phase and an organic phase is useful as a component in various personal care compositions. The silicone phase contains a crosslinked silicone elastomer and a low molecular weight silicone fluid and the organic phase contains an organic liquid.

Abstract: Lignin and polyether glycol produces a product which has a distinct melt point and melt viscosity. Polyether glycol has a plasticizing effect wherein the lignin can be thought of as the hard resin. When 20 parts of polyether glycol are processed with 80 parts of lignin a new material which has a melt point and a viscosity is created whereas lignin itself has no melt and flow characteristics. The new modified lignin can be cured with hexamine like a phenolic resin.

Abstract: Linear, thermoplastic, elastomneric copolymers of carbon monoxide and olefinically unsaturated compounds have an alternating sequence of repeating units and an average molecular weight Mw of the copolymers of from 80,000 to 1,200,000, binary, linear, alternating carbon monoxide/ethylene copolymers being excluded.

Abstract: Water-repellent articles having an excellent water repellency, particularly water-repellent articles having a great contact angle with respect to waterdrop, an excellent waterdrop rollability, a high scuff resistance and a high weathering resistance, a method for producing the water-repellent articles, and a solution for forming a water-repellent film are dsiclosed. A novel method for producing water-repellent articles is provided, which comprises dissolving a chlorosilyl group-containing compound and a fluoroalkyl group-containing silane compound in a solvent containing an alcohol and/or water content to obtain a solution having the chloro group in said chlorosilyl group-containing compound substituted by an alkoxyl group or hydroxyl group, applying said solution to the surface of a substrate, and then drying the coated material to form a water-repellent film.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process which comprises reacting a polymer of the general formula ##STR1## or ##STR2## wherein x is an integer of 0 or 1, A is one of several specified groups, such as ##STR3## B is one of several specified groups, such as or mixtures thereof, and n is an integer representing the number of repeating monomer units, with a halomethylethyl ether, a hydrohalic acid, and acetic acid in the presence of a halogen-containing Lewis acid catalyst, thereby forming a halomethylated polymer.

Abstract: The organopolysiloxane compositions are prepared by mixing(1) organopolysiloxanes which contain on average at least 2 aliphatic carbon-carbon multiple bonds per molecule,(2) prehydrophobized oxidic reinforcing fillers having a carbon content, obtained by the hydrophobizing, of at least 0.5% by weight and(3) compounds which are chosen from(3a) silanol compounds of the formulaR--[SiR.sub.2 --O--].sub.a H (I)in whichR is identical or different monovalent, C.sub.1 - to C.sub.10 -hydrocarbon radicals which are free from aliphatic carbon-carbon multiple bonds anda has values from 1 to 10, and(3b) saturated C.sub.1 - to C.sub.18 -alkanols.