Abstract: The invention provides rolls, belts and other biasable members having at least one layer or coating of an elastomeric resilient polyurethane formed by reacting (a) a polyisocyanate prepolymer comprising the reaction product of a saturated aliphatic polyisocyanate, a saturated cycloaliphatic polisocyanate, or an aromatic polyisocyanate and a polyol free of aliphatic unsaturation, preferably a polyalkylene glycol in which the alkylene group contains 2 to 8 carbon atoms, and (b) a hardening mixture comprising a polyol of (a) or a diamine free of aliphatic unsaturation, or a mixture thereof and, as a conductivity control agent, from 0.001 to 5.0 weight percent, based on the total weight of (b), of a complex of ethylene glycol or an oligoethylene glycol selected from the group consisting of di-, tri- and tetraethylene glycol with an ionizable antimony halide salt selected from the group consisting of antimony trifluoride, antimony trichloride, antimony tribromide and antimony triiodide.

Abstract: An electrically insulating paint composition which is curable at low temperatures from about 60.degree. C. to about 100.degree. C., which comprises (A) an alkenyl group-containing, silanol group-free organopolysiloxane which is a copolymer of three kinds of siloxane units represented by the same general formula (R.sup.1).sub.a SiO.sub.(4-a)/2, wherein R.sup.1 represents an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon residue, and a's in three different units represent 0, 1 and 3 respectively, said copolymer containing at least two alkenyl groups in a molecule; (B) an organopolyhydrogensiloxane which is a homo- or copolymer containing at least one siloxane unit represented by the general formula (R.sup.2).sub.b SiO.sub.(4-b)/2, wherein R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon residue, and b satisfies a relation 0.ltoreq.b.ltoreq.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silicone elastomers based on platinum-catalyzed, hot-curing organopolysiloxane compositions which are characterized by particularly low compression set after crosslinking and to a process for the production of these elastomers.

Abstract: An addition-type silicone rubber composition comprising (a) an organopolysiloxane containing at least two alkenyl groups bonded to the silicon atoms in one molecule, (b) an organopolysiloxane containing one alkenyl group bonded to the silicon atom in one molecule on an average, (c) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least two hydrogen atoms bonded to the silicon atoms, (d) a platinum catalyst; and a product of curing the composition. This silicone rubber composition can give a low-modulus silicone rubber by curing which neither contaminates the material in contact therewith nor deforms owing to shrinkage, without hindering the adhesion of the composition during its curing stage.

Abstract: The curable organosiloxane compositions of the present invention contain a hydrosilylation catalyst that is microencapsulated within a layer of silicone resin or polysilane resin. These compositions are characterized by the presence of carbon black or a member from a specified group of metal compounds that prevents coagulation in cured materials of the resin portion of the microencapsulated catalyst.

Abstract: An improved process for the manufacture of polyurethane elastomers from a reaction mixture which comprises a polyol, an isocyanate, water, a bismuth catalyst and an optional filler. In the improved process of this invention, the rate of reaction is decreased by the addition of water to the reaction mixture and increased by the removal of water from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: Acrylic coating compositions containing silver metallic flake pigments are disclosed. The coatings are particularly adapted for use in automotive top coat systems as the base coat of a pigmented base coat/clear top coat coating system. The coating compositions have a hydroxyl content of less than about 8.0 wt. %. The resulting coating compositions when dried or cured to hard durable films do not exhibit discoloration associated with silver flake coatings.

Abstract: A hard coating composition comprising an epoxy group-containing organic silicon compound and inorganic submicron particles such as silica sol is curable with a minimal amount of an antimony compound as the curing catalyst. The composition is thus stable during shelf storage and can be cured to a plastic optical article as a mar resistant hard coating film.

Abstract: A curable silicon composition comprising:(A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon groups and having a viscosity of from 100 to 200,000 cSt at 25.degree. C.,(B) a vinyl group-containing organocyclopolysiloxane having the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms excluding unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon groups, and n represents an integer of from 3 to 8,(C) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in the molecule,(D) a platinum family metal catalyst, and(E) a triazole compound.This curable silicone composition has good curing properties and can produce cured products having a markedly small permanent compression set.

Abstract: There is provided an organopolysiloxane composition having low compression set as well as fuel and oil resistance in addition to high strength, good elongation, and tear comprising:(A) 100 parts of a first component comprising:(1) a vinyl-containing liquid organopolysiloxane or a blend of vinyl-containing liquid polysiloxanes;(2) optionally, filler; and(3) a catalyst; and(B) from 1 to 100 parts, based on 100 parts of (A), of a hydrogen silicone composition selected from the class consisting of hydrogen containing silanes and hydrogen containing polysiloxanes and mixtures of hydrogen containing polysiloxanes with fillers and high viscosity polysiloxanes;(C) optionally, magnesium oxide to impart oil resistance;(D) optionally, an MQ resin to impart fuel resistance; and(E) optionally, a cerium containing compound or, alternatively, tetramethyldivinyldisilazane to impart low compression set.

Abstract: A room temperature-curable organopolysiloxane composition, which is capable of giving a cured silicone rubber having excellent resistance against oils, e.g., automobile engine oil, and little responsible for foaming of the oil contaminated with the silicone rubber, can be prepared by first blending a silanol-terminated dimethyl polysiloxane, an iminoxy-substituted organosilane compound, e.g., vinyl tributanoxime silane, an organotin compound as a catalyst and an inorganic filler. e.g, zinc oxide, to give a uniform mixture and further admixing the uniform mixture with a trimethylsilyl-terminated dimethyl polysiloxane, an alkenyloxy-substituted organosilane compound, e.g., vinyl triisopropenyloxy silane, and a methyl polysiloxane having a network structure of the molecules as consisting of the monofunctional units of the formula (CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiO.sub.0.5 and tetrafunctional units of the formula SiO.sub.2 each in a specified amount.

Abstract: Linear diorganopolysiloxanes having at least two alkoxy groups at each end of the polymer chain, well suited for formulation into single-component, storage-stable CVE polysiloxane compositions curable into elastomeric state in the presence of moisture, are prepared by functionalizing an alpha,omega-dihydroxydiorganopolysiloxane oil with a polyalkoxysilane, in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a zinc complex of the formula: ##STR1##

Abstract: Process for enhancing the electrostatic chargeability of powder coatings or powders, and the use thereof for surface coating solid objects.Process for enhancing the electrostatic chargeability of powder coatings or powders intended for the surface-coating of solid objects, by homogeneously incorporating at least one salt-like, cationic compound of the formula (1) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, independently of one another, denote hydrogen atoms, straight-chain or branched alkyl groups having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, mononuclear or polynuclear cycloaliphatic radicals having 5 to 12 carbon atoms, oxethyl groups of the general formula --(CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O).sub.n --R in which n denotes a number from 1 to 10 and R denotes a hydrogen atom, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A hard coating composition comprising an organic silicon compound and inorganic submicron particles such as silica sol and antimony oxide sol is improved in curing properties and shelf stability by blending aluminum perchlorate as the curing catalyst.

Abstract: A thermally conductive silicone composition comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight of a polyorganosiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule and having a viscosity as measured at 25.degree. C. of 10 to 100,000 cP;(B) a polyorganohydrogensiloxane containing at least three silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule in an amount such that the number of silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms contained therein is 0.5 to 4.0 per alkenyl group contained in component (A);(C) a catalyst selected from the group consisting of platinum and platinum compounds, in an amount of 0.1 to 100 ppm by weight, in terms of the amount of platinum atoms, based on the amount of component (A);(D) 100 to 800 parts by weight of a heat transfer filler having an average particle diameter of 5 to 20 .mu.m and having a particle size distribution such that particles having a particle diameter of 5 .mu.m or less are 20% or more of the whole particles and particles having a particle diameter of 10 .mu.

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: A colored macromolecular polymer is produced by a method which comprises dissolving a soluble salt of a noble metal in a liquid monomer, polymerizing the monomer having the soluble salt of the noble metal dissolved therein, and subjecting the resultant solid polymer to a heat treatment at a temperature equal to or exceeding the colloid-forming temperature of the noble metal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising a combustible material containing urethane linkages; and as a smoke and toxic gas suppressant, a polyester which has an acid value below 30 mg KOH/g, preferably below 10 mg KOH/g, and which is derived from:Ia.[A] a component which contains 4 carboxyl groups or anhydride thereof, and which is preferably an aromatic component, orIb. a mixture of [A] and [B]:[B] one or more components which contain 2 to 12, preferably 2 to 4, carboxyl groups or 1 to 6, preferably 1 or 2, carboxylic anhydride groups, selected from:[B.sub.1 ] an aliphatic carboxylic acid compnent containing 2-16 carbon atoms; [[B.sub.2 ] a cyclic non-aromatic carboxylic acid containing 7-17 carbon atoms; and[B.sub.3 ] an aromatic carboxylic acid containing 8-16 carbon atoms; andII.

Abstract: Improved water-absorbing, crosslinked acrylate resins are prepared by aqueous polymerization of (A) acrylic acid neutralized 70 to 100 mole percent for example with ammonia and/or caustic alkali and/or an amine; with (B) acrylamide in a mole ratio of 70 to 100 mole percent (A) to 30:0 mole percent (B); (C) styrene, in an amount of 0% to 25% based on the weight of acrylic acid or acrylate; and (D) a water miscible or a water soluble polyvinyl monomer in the presence of (E) a metal oxide, such as titanium dioxide, in an amount of 0.001% to 5% based on the total weight of (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E), such that the amount of (D) is 0.001 to 0.6 weight percent based on the total weight of (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E). In addition, surface treating the water-absorbing crosslinked acrylate resins with a polyquaternary amine substantially further increases both the rate of water absorption and the quantity of water absorbed and retained by the metal oxide-containing resin.

Abstract: Compact polymer/metal composite particles, sized or unsized, in which the metal is in the form of crystallites encapsulated in a polymer matrix. The composite particles may be prepared by introducing a metal complex into a swollen polymer in an organic liquid which is a solvent for the metal complex, followed by thermal decomposition of the metal complex and removal of the swelling organic liquid. The composite particles may be used in biological applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to organopolysiloxane compositions which can be crosslinked to form elastomers with the elimination of alcohols and are stabilized by salts of the second main group or sub-group with branched-chain carboxylic acids having from 5 to 15 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A two component type polyurethane adhesive is provided for fiberglass reinforced plastics which requires no cleaning, preparation or treatment of the surface, and the like. The curative component is a nitrogen-free liquid polyether or polyester in an amount such that in association with a urethane prepolymer component containing free NCO groups, the ratio of the free NCO groups in the prepolymer component to the OH groups in said curative component is at least 1.2 and desirably at least 1.35. Such high NCO/OH ratios have unexpectedly been found to provide good adhesion and especially good humidity adhesion and peel strength adhesion to fiberglass reinforced plastics or metal surfaces which are free from any surface treatment.

Abstract: An oxidation of rare earth magnetic materials and powders thereof are greatly reduced when coated with a binary or a ternary composition made from (a) at least one amino containing silane compound such as an aminosilane or a polyaminosilane, (b) at least one epoxy resin or (c) an epoxysilane compound. The composition is utilized to coat rare earth magnets or magnet materials or in association with a binder to form a matrix substantially encapsulating the same.

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 polymeric composition of matter comprises a polymer having dispersed therein at least one of colloidal metal and metal oxide particles in the submicrometer size range, said composition being aqueous-free and free of aliphatic hydrocarbon polymers and their halogenated derivatives. Methods for preparing the dispersions of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: Oxidation of rare earth magnetic materials and powders thereof are greatly reduced when coated with a binary or a ternary composition made from (a) at least one amino containing silane compound such as an aminosilane or a polyaminosilane, or (b) at least one epoxy resin, or (c) an epoxy silane compound. The composition is utilized to coat rare earth magnet or magnet materials or in association with a binder to form a matrix substantially encapsulating the same.

Abstract: A process for producing a radiopaque cement comprises reacting a polymer containing free carboxyl groups (generally a homo or copolymer of acrylic acid) with a particulate acid-leachable source of polyvalent metal ions (such as an acid-leachable glass) in the presence of water and strontium fluoride.

Abstract: Novel polyurethane formulations especially useful as membranes of the protection of bridge deckings. The polyurethane is prepared by mixing two components, A and B. Component A comprises castor oil modified with a ketone-formaldehyde condensate and also preferably contains an elastomer. Component B is a modified MDI, being a mixture of diphenylmethane diisocyanate and its reaction product with a low molecular weight poly(oxyalkylene).

Abstract: Stable dispersion of addition (co)polymers in an inert relatively non-polar organic hydrocarbon liquid, the dispersed particles embracing both a (co)polymer and a polymer containing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer. The (co)polymers are substantially composed of:(a) 5 to 100 mole % of styrene and/or methyl styrene;(b) 0 to 95 mole % of alkyl methacrylate having 1 or 2 carbon atoms in the alkyl group and/or alkoxyalkylene methacrylate having 1 or 2 carbon atoms in the alkoxy group and the alkylene group;(c) 0 to 40 mole % of alkyl methacrylate having 3 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group;(d) 0 to 40 mole % of hydroxalkyl methacrylate having 2 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group and/or glycidyl methacrylate; and(e) 0 to 20 mole % of m methacrylic acid.The (co)polymers are grafted to a polymer of a number average molecular weight of 2000 to 10.

Abstract: A heat-resistant silicone rubber is obtained from a composition of a vinyl-containing polyorganosiloxane, a hydrogenpolyorganosiloxane, a platinum-containing catalyst, carbon black, and an acetylacetone salt of a metal wherein the metal can be copper, zinc, aluminum, iron, cerium, zirconium, or titanium. The silicone rubber can maintain its rubber properties at temperatures of 350.degree. C. for prolonged periods of time.

Abstract: Aqueous silicone dispersions containing (a) polydiorganosiloxanes having hydroxyl groups in the terminal units, (b) (organo)metallic compound(s), (c) a siliconate, and optionally, (d) a silicone resin.These aqueous silicone dispersions will cure to form elastomeric coatings or sealants when the water is removed by evaporation.

Abstract: An electrically conductive organopolysiloxane composition containing (1) an organopolysiloxane capable of being crosslinked, (2) a crosslinking agent capable of reacting with the organopolysiloxane, (3) from 120 to 200 parts by weight of silver coated mica particles per 100 parts by weight of organopolysiloxane (1) in which the silver coated mica particles contain from 50 to 80 percent by weight of silver based on the weight of the mica and (4) sufficient carbon black to stabilize the composition.

Abstract: Finely divided water insoluble solid particles free of ionic charges and ranging in size from about 0.01 to several hundred microns or higher, including but not limited to paint pigment particles, are given a generally uniform polymeric encapsulation by admixing such particles in an aqueous reaction medium with a water insoluble monomer polymerizable to form a generally water insoluble polymer free of ionic charges in the presence of a nonionic surface active stabilizing agent, preferably a polyethoxylated alkyl phenol containing at least about eight carbon atoms in the alkyl group thereof and preferably at least about 40-50 ethylene oxide groups per molecule, and polymerization of the monomer is then initiated, usually with heating, with a redox polymerization initiating system which is free of ionic groups and does not decompose to release ionic groups in the reaction medium.

Abstract: A polymerizable, radiopaque dental composition comprising including: one or more ethylenically unsaturated, polymerizable monomer and/or polymer, possibly conventional fillers, pigments, initiators, activators, and thixotropic auxiliary material, as well as, in addition, a heavy-metal fluoride with very low solubility selected from the group consisting of YF.sub.3 and complex heavy-metal fluorides having the general formula M.sup.II M.sup.IV F.sub.6, where M.sup.II is a calcium, strontium, or barium ion, and M.sup.IV is a titanium, zirconium, or hafniun ion. These filler compositions exhibit excellent X-ray visibility along with excellent optical properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to flame-resistant, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers containing a flame-retardant additive package comprising:(a) a compound selected from the group consisting of antimony trioxide, zinc borate and mixtures thereof,(b) a chlorinated polyethylene, and(c) a brominated aromatic compound, preferably selected from the group consisting of polytetrabromobis(phenol)-A-glycidyl ether), polytribromostyrene, and polytetrabromobis(phenol)-A-carbonate).The flame-retardant additive package may be incorporated into the starting components used to prepare the thermoplastic polyurethane prior to the reaction which forms the polyurethane, to the reaction mixture during the reaction, or to the finished thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers.The flame resistant, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers are suitable for the preparation of, for example, molded articles, films, sheets, and cable jackets.

Abstract: Storage stable, water-free, RTV organopolysiloxane adhesives curable in the presence of water or atmospheric moisture, and comprising a dihydroxydiorganopolysiloxane polymer, fillers, an amine fraction and a curing catalyst, are characterized by incorporation therein of a polyalkoxylated organosilane having the formula:R'.sub.x Si[(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.p OCH.sub.3 ].sub.4-xwherein R' is methyl, vinyl, allyl, methallyl or phenyl, and p and x are each one or two.

Abstract: Stable dispersion of addition (co)polymers in an inert relatively non-polar organic hydrocarbon liquid, the dispersed particles embracing both a (co)polymer and a polymer containing an ethylenically unsturated monamer. The (co)polymers are substantially composed of:(a) 5 to 100 mole % of styrene and/or methyl styrene;(b) 0 to 95 mole % of alkyl methacrylate having 1 or 2 carbon atoms in the alkyl group and/or alkoxyalkylene methacrylate having 1 or 2 carbon atoms in the alkoxy group and the alkylene group;(c) 0 to 40 mole % of alkyl methacrylate having 3 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group;(d) 0 to 40 mole % of hydroxyalkyl methacrylate having 2 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group and/or glycidyl methacrylate; and(e) 0 to 20 mole % of methacrylic acid.

Abstract: The adhesion of organopolysiloxane compositions curable by a platinum catalyzed hydrosilation reaction to various substrates, particularly plastics, is improved by the presence in said compositions of (1) an organosilicon compound containing an ethylenically unsaturated group and at least one alkoxy group and (2) at least one member from a specified class of compounds of aluminum or zirconium.

Abstract: This invention is an active hydrogen-containing composition comprising a relatively high equivalent weight active hydrogen-containing material and an inert, particulate filler which is stabilized with a stabilizer composition comprising(1) a carboxylic or phosphorus-containing acid containing about 8 to about 30 carbon atoms and(2) a metal salt of a carboxylic acid containing about 8 to about 30 carbon atoms.The stabilizer composition substantially reduces the tendency of the filler to settle out of the relatively high equivalent weight active hydrogen-containing compound, while having minimal impact on the reactivity of the active hydrogen-containing composition with a polyisocyanate and on the physical properties of the resultant polyurethane.

Abstract: A composition for artificial marble which comprises a polymer composition in which an inorganic substance and an organic polymer are firmly bound in one body and a vinyl compound, said polymer composition being obtained by polymerizing a polymerizable vinyl monomer, in the presence of at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acid monomer, sulfonic acid monomer, and sulfonate monomer, in an aqueous polymerization system containing an inorganic substance dispersed therein; and a processs for producing artificial marble from said composition by cast polymerization with the addition of a polymerization initiator.

Abstract: Liquid coating compositions adapted to be cured by exposure to ionizing radiation are disclosed in which a liquid vehicle of coating viscosity having an ethylenically unsaturated portion comprising one or more polyethylenically unsaturated materials adapted to cure on radiation exposure, pigment dispersed in the vehicle, and an acrylate-functional radiation-curable dispersant having free carboxyl group for wetting the pigment and assisting in the stable dispersion of the pigment in the vehicle. This dispersant is an acrylate-functional carboxylic acid amide carrying free carboxyl groups, especially an adduct of a polyacrylate and a stoichiometric deficiency of a primary amine to provide a secondary amine having acrylate functionality, the secondary amine functionality being reacted with a polycarboxylic acid anhydride to form amide groups therewith.

Abstract: There is provided an improved addition curable silicone composition wherein the improvement comprises an amount of metallic oxide effective to prevent premature deterioration of the cured composition due to exposure to iodine and/or hydroiodic acid. The preferred metallic oxides are magnesium oxide, zinc oxide and calcium oxide. Methods for making the compositions of the present invention are also provided.

Abstract: Finely divided water insoluble solid particles free of ionic charges and ranging in size from about 0.01 to several hundred microns or higher, including but not limited to paint pigment particles, are given a generally uniform polymeric encapsulation by admixing such particles in an aqueous reaction medium with a water insoluble monomer polymerizable to form a generally water insoluble polymer free of ionic charges in the presence of a nonionic surface active stabilizing agent, preferably a polyethoxylated alkyl phenol containing at least about eight carbon atoms in the alkyl group thereof and preferably at least about 40-50 ethylene oxide groups per molecule, and polymerization of the monomer is then initiated, usually with heating, with a redox polymerization initiating system which is free of ionic groups and does not decompose to release ionic groups in the reaction medium.

Abstract: Rapid cure polymerizable monomer sealing and bonding compositions are disclosed. The polymerizable compositions comprise at least one polymerizable acrylate monomer system comprising a urethane acrylate monomer having vinyl reactive ends, and at least one hydroxy-terminated, monofunctional, short chain monomer which is soluble in or miscible with the urethane acrylate monomer; an effective amount for initiation of a free radical initiator; and a compatible filler material.

Abstract: The propylene-ethylene block copolymer composition of the invention is excellent in transparency as well as in stiffness and low temperature impact strength.The copolymer composition of the present invention comprises (a) from 0.01 to 1.0 part by weight of a nucleating agent and (b) from 0.01 to 3.0 parts by weight of talc having an average particle size of not more than 10 microns, admixed in 100 parts by weight of propylene-ethylene block copolymer. Said propylene-ethylene block copolymer was formed in a multi-stage polymerization process wherein the ethylene content of the copolymer formed at the propylene-ethylene copolymerization stage is from 5 to 40% by weight based on the total polymerization amount of the copolymer formed at said propylene-ethylene copolymerization stage.

Abstract: A synthetic resin composition is provided which comprises at least one lanthanoid-containing compound selected from the group consisting of oxides, hydroxides, inorganic and/or organic acid salts and complexes of lanthanoids and a vinyl polymer.The resin composition has a high neutron ray-shielding capacity and excellent optical and mechanical properties.

Abstract: When a solution of liquid allylic-functional material and dye comprising molybdenum dioxydichloride and molybdenum hexacarbonyl in combination is polymerized using a thermally decomposable polymerization initiator, the color imparted by the combination of the two molybdenum compounds remains essentially stable during the polymerization.

Abstract: A process for preparing a one-component organopolysiloxane composition which comprises heating a catalyst which is capable of promoting the addition of silicon-bonded hydrogen to aliphatically unsaturated groups in the presence of an organopolysiloxane having aliphatically unsaturated groups and/or a filler at an elevated temperature and thereafter adding an organosilicon compound having silicon-bonded hydrogen to the mixture after it has cooled. The resultant composition, which can be stored at room temperature can be crosslinked by heating to a temperature of about 100.degree. C. or more.

Abstract: Finely divided water insoluble solid particles free of ionic charges and ranging in size from about 0.01 to several hundred microns or higher, including but not limited to paint pigment particles, are given a generally uniform polymeric encapsulation by admixing such particles in an aqueous reaction medium with a water insoluble monomer polymerizable to form a generally water insoluble polymer free of ionic charges in the presence of a nonionic surface active stabilizing agent, preferably a polyethoxylated alkyl phenol containing at least about eight carbon atoms in the alkyl group thereof and preferably at least about 40-50 ethylene oxide groups per molecule, and polymerization of the monomer is then initiated, usually with heating, with a redox polymerization initiating system which is free of ionic groups and does not decompose to release ionic groups in the reaction medium.