Abstract: A process for the preparation of organopolysiloxane resins, wherein a silane

Abstract: Derived timber products are produced by hot pressing lignocellulose-containing materials bonded with a polyisocyanate binder. In this process, a mixture of organosilicon compounds satisfying specified compositional requirements is applied to the surfaces of the pressing tool facing the lignocellulose-containing material to be pressed.

Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of curable elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; a curable elastomeric polymer, surfactant, internal cure additive, water, optional plasticizer, and optional low molecular weight acid. The water-continuous emulsions of curable elastomeric polymers can be prepared by; (I) forming a premix comprising an elastomeric polymer, surfactant, internal cure additive, and optionally a plasticizer and low molecular weight acid, and (II) adding water to the premix with mixing to form a water continuous emulsion of the curable elastomeric polymer having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water.

Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of silylated elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; a silylated elastomeric polymer, surfactant, water, optional plasticizer, and optional low molecular weight acid. The water-continuous emulsions of silylated elastomeric polymers can be prepared by; (I) forming a premix comprising an elastomeric polymer and surfactant, and optionally a plasticizer and low molecular weight acid, and (II) adding water to the premix with mixing to form a water continuous emulsion of the silylated elastomeric polymer having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a component (A) containing, an aqueous alkali silicate solution and a primary amino-alcohol as a catalyst, and a component (B) containing a polyisocyanate. The present invention further relates to organo-mineral products which can be obtained by the transformation of polyisocyanates and aqueous alkali silicate solutions in the presence of a primary amino-alcohol as a catalyst. The organo-mineral products can be used as building, coating, sealing or insulating materials, or as a cement or adhesive.

Abstract: The method consists in hydrolysing an initial volume Vsi of a precursor material comprising at least one polyalkoxysilane with a quantity of water such that 1 x ⁢   ⁢ H 2 ⁢ O x ⁢   ⁢ Si ≥ 10

Abstract: Polyorganosiloxane mixtures are obtainable by reacting linear polysiloxanes containing Si—H-bonds with linear dihydroxypolysiloxanes and amino-functional silanes. The reaction is carried out in such a way that the resultant product mixture still contains Si—H— bonds and leads to crosslinked structures. The polysiloxane mixtures obtained are useful for hydrophobicizing fiber materials, especially nonwovens.

Abstract: The invention discloses an efficient and convenient method for the preparation of an aqueous emulsion of an organopolysiloxane having long-chain alkyl groups bonded to the silicon atoms. Instead of dispersing and emulsifying an organopolysiloxane modified in advance with long-chain alkyl groups in an aqueous medium, as is the case in the prior art method, an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms and a long-chain &agr;-olefin compound are co-emulsified in an aqueous medium containing a surface active agent and this aqueous emulsion is heated under agitation with addition of a catalytic platinum compound so as to effect the in situ hydrosilation reaction between the silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in the organohydrogenpolysiloxane and the ethylenically unsaturated bonds in the &agr;-olefin compound. The aqueous emulsion prepared by the inventive method exhibits excellent stability against long-term storage, dilution with water and mechanical shearing force.

Abstract: An aqueous 1-component composition which forms a resilient silicone network on drying and is obtained by reaction, at a temperature of at least 40° C., of I) a surfactant-stabilized dispersion of a highly crosslinked silicone compound which carries reactive groups which are selected from silanol, hydrocarbon-oxy and silanolate groups with II) a surfactant-stabilized emulsion of optionally precrosslinked silicone oil which carries reactive groups which are selected from silanol, hydrocarbon-oxy and silanolate groups.

Abstract: A process for making a self-dispersible, radiation curable coating composition involving: (a) providing a cationic oligomer; (b) providing an epoxy functional monomer; (c) providing a surfactant component; (d) providing a transfer agent; (e) providing a photoinitiator; and (f) mixing (a)-(e) to form the coating composition.

Abstract: An emulsion of a monomer having a radical polymerizable unsaturated bond, which is obtained by emulsifying the monomer in the presence of an emulsifier, and a mixed solution of a specific non-radical polymerizable organosilicon compound and a polymerization initiator, which is soluble in the non-radical polymerizable organosilicon compound, are added to an aqueous medium, followed by emulsion polymerization, hydrolysis, and condensation, to produce a waterborne resin emulsion and a waterborne coating which can form a coating film having superior durability such as water resistance, weathering resistance, or the like.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane composition which comprises: a) organopolysiloxane I of the general formula: A(Si(R1)2O)a(SiR1O)bSi(R1)2A R2(NH2CH2CH2)cNHR3; b) organopolysiloxane II of the general formula: (AB)nA  where A is a polysiloxane unit of the general formula: (X(CaH2aO)bR2(Si(R1)2OcR2(OCaH2a)bX)  and B is a polyalkyleneoxide unit of the general formula (YO(CaH2aO)dY); c) organopolysiloxane III of the general formula: A(Si(R1)2O)x(Si(R1)(E)O)y(Si(R1)(G)O)zSi(R1)2A  G is —(R2)bO(C2H4O)c(C3H6O)dR3 group; and d) organopolysiloxane IV of the general formula: A(Si(R1)2O)x(Si(R1)(G)ySi(R1)2A  where G is —(R2)bO(C2H4O)c(C3H6O)dR3 group.

Abstract: A substantially aqueous emulsion and a coated product made with the emulsion are disclosed. The emulsion comprises, or is produced by combining, at least one fluorocarbon silane, a hydrolyzed product of the fluorocarbon silane, or combinations thereof; a silicon-containing compound; and a surfactant. The coated product can comprise a substrate, an undercoat layer, and an emulsion layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicon-containing liquid composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of an organosilicate, calculated as SiO2, (B) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a catalyst, (C) 100 to 50,000 parts by weight of water, and (D) 100 to 50,000 parts by weight of a solvent, a weight ratio of the water (C) to the solvent (D) being in the range of 30:70 to 80:20.

Abstract: An image display faceplate and its manufacturing method wherein an electroconductive organic polymeric transparent anti-static film is formed on the image lay faceplate by the steps of obtaining an aqueous solution by solving electroconductive organic polymers in water, applying the solution and heat-treating the applied faceplate panel at a relatively low temperature, and the solution are disclosed. The aqueous solution is prepared by the steps of: dissolving in alcohol an aqueous solution of polyethylene dioxythiophene which polystyrene sulphonate is doped 3 to; first-adding silicon alkoxide to the alcoholic solution; and second-adding pure water and an inorganic acid catalyst for hydrolysis after the first adding step.

Abstract: A batch steam distillation process removes volatile siloxane oligomers from an emulsion containing siloxane polymers and volatile siloxane oligomers prepared by emulsion polymerization of volatile siloxane oligomers. In one embodiment, emulsions stripped of volatile siloxane oligomers are re-catalyzed to initiate condensation polymerization. In another embodiment, clear emulsions stripped of volatile siloxane oligomers are provided even though an antifoam is used in the stripping process.

Abstract: The invention provides functionalized copolymers in the form of their aqueous dispersions or water-redispersible powders, based on a) one or more monomers from the group consisting of vinyl esters of unbranched or branched alkylcarboxylic acids having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, methacrylic esters and acrylic esters of alcohols having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, vinyl aromatics, olefins, dienes, and vinyl halides, b) from 0.05 to 5.0% by weight of one or more hydrolyzable silane monomers from the group consisting of ethylenically unsaturated, hydrolyzable silicon compounds and hydrolyzable silicon compounds from the group consisting of epoxysilanes, aminosilanes, and mercaptosilanes, c) from 0.05 to 5.0% by weight of one or more monomers from the group consisting of ethylenically unsaturated epoxide compounds, d) from 0 to 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures prepared from (A) at least one linear, branched, or cyclic monomeric organosilane having at least two silicon atoms with hydrolyzable and/or condensation-crosslinking groups in which the silicon atoms are bonded to one another through at least one carbon atom in a linking unit, and (B) at least one boron- and/or aluminum-containing compound having the formula (I) RxM(OR′)3-x  (I)  wherein M is Al or B, x is 0, 1, or 2, R is C1-C6-alkyl, C6-C12-aryl, or (O)1/2, with the proviso that if R is (O)1/2, then the compound of the formula (I) is a chain when x is 1 and a cyclic or cage-form compound when x is 2, and each R′ is independently H, C1-C10-alkyl, or C6-C12-aryl. The invention further relates to hybrid materials prepared from such mixtures and to coatings produced therefrom.

Abstract: An aqueous silane composition for increasing the resistance to penetration by aqueous media of an absorbent substrate is disclosed. The compositions are made from effective amounts of ingredients that initially include: a hydrolyzable silane; a low molecular weight silicone; an amino-functional silicone; an amino-functional silane; and the balance of water. The aqueous silane compositions are characterized by increased shelf-life, increased depth of penetration; and the ability to be made in high concentrations that facilitate lower shipping costs, while at the same time, being dilutable for application to masonry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicon-containing liquid composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of an organosilicate, calculated as SiO2, (B) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a catalyst, (C) 100 to 50,000 parts by weight of water, and (D) 100 to 50,000 parts by weight of a solvent, a weight ratio of the water (C) to the solvent (D) being in the range of 30:70 to 80:20.

Abstract: Emulsions are prepared by heating and polymerizing a mixture containing (i) a non-crosslinked silicone polyether; (ii) optionally, a cosurfactant which can be a monohydroxy alcohol, diol, triol, or glycol ether; (iii) an ≡Si—H containing polysiloxane; (iv) a mono-alkenyl polyether; (v) an &agr;,&ohgr;-diene, &agr;,&ohgr;-diyne, or &agr;,&ohgr;-ene-yne; (vi) optionally, a silicone oil such as (a) a low molecular weight linear or cyclic volatile methyl siloxane, or (b) a low molecular weight linear or cyclic volatile or non-volatile alkyl or aryl siloxane; (vii) a platinum catalyst; and (viii) water.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process, which includes:

Abstract: The reaction product obtained by cohydrolysis and condensation of (A) a fluorinated alkyl-bearing alkoxysilane, (B) an amino-bearing alkoxysilane, and (C) an alkoxysilyl-bearing polyorganosiloxane is dissolved in water to provide a water-soluble, water/oil repellent treating composition. This water/oil repellent treating composition has improved water solubility and shelf stability, has no detrimental effects on the environment because of the aqueous system, and imparts fully durable water repellency and satisfactory softness and hand to textiles.

Abstract: Oligomeric organosilanes useful in rubber mixtures are built up from the two structural units A and B, according to formula I 1

Abstract: An anti-contamination coating composition is obtained by mixing a tetraalkoxysilane condensate having an average condensation degree of 4 to 20 and has an alkyl group having 1 to 2 carbon atoms and an alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, or an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms and an alkyl group having 4 to 12 carbon atoms, the alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms or 4 to 12 carbon atoms present in the amount of 5 to 50% by equivalent based on all alkyl groups in the condensate, with a polyurethane resin, an acrylic copolymer resin or a silicone-acrylic copolymer resin in the amount of 1.0 to 40.0 parts by weight in term of SiO2 relative to 100 parts by weight of the polyol compound. The addition of a hydrophilic alkoxysilane having a poly alkylene oxide chain compound is also suitable.

Abstract: In order to easily and effectively polymerize an organosiloxane and produce a polyorganosiloxane latex from which the organosiloxane monomer does not emerge and which has a weight-average diameter controlled to under 0.4 &mgr;m, a paste is polymerized which contains at least a cyclic organosiloxane, a surface active agent, an initiator, and water, and which is an emulsified dispersion of the cyclic organosiloxane, in which the water content is in a proportion of 1 to 66 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the cyclic organosiloxane. A latex obtained by diluting the thus-obtained polymerized paste has excellent liquid stability. The above paste, which is an emulsified dispersion of the cyclic organosiloxane, can be produced by mixing the organosiloxane, the surface active agent, the initiator, and the water together in an emulsifying and dispersing machine, and dispersing therein.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive emulsion comprises a disperse silicone phase emulsified in a continuous water phase in the presence of a surfactant. The disperse silicone phase comprises 40-80 percent by weight of a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive, which is the product of mixing a silanol-terminated polydiorganosiloxane of Tg below −20° C. with a silanol-containing silicone resin of Tg above 0° C., dispersed in 60-20 percent by weight of a volatile silicone fluid having a boiling point below 300° C. The emulsion is substantially free of any non-silicon atom containing volatile organic material.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive which is prepared by emulsion polymerizing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and 0.01 to 2 pphm of a sterically hindered alkoxylated silane monomer. The silane crosslinks during film formation to provide the adhesive with increased shear strength without the disadvantage of decreased loop tack. The sterically hindered alkoxylated silane monomer has the structure R1—Si—(OR2)n(R3)3−n wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of an alkylene, arylene, and aralkylene group; R2 is independently a sterically hindered alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms in a straight or branched chain configuration; R3 is a monovalent alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and n is an integer of from 1 to 3.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compositions as well as methods of making and using said compositions, having improved stability which, when applied to a variety of substrates and cured, form transparent coatings having abrasion resistant properties and a matched refractive index to that of the substrate. The compositions comprise an aqueous-organic solvent mixture containing a mixture of hydrolysis products and partial condensates of an epoxy-functional silane, a carboxylic acid functional compound selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids, multifunctional carboxylic acids, anhydrides, and combinations thereof, a metal oxide composite colloid, a colloidal silica material, and a tetrafunctional silane. The coating compositions of the present invention may further include a mixture of hydrolysis products and partial condensates of one or more silane additives.

Abstract: This invention pertains to silicone core-shell or gel particles that contain active ingredients. The silicone particles are produced by emulsifying and reacting a composition comprising a siloxane have a first reactive group, a crosslinker having a second reactive group, at least one emulsion liquid, a surfactant and an active ingredient. The active ingredient is encapsulated in the silicone particle and are useful in personal care products, textiles, auto care products, and laundry products for the delivery of active ingredients.

Abstract: The invention concerns an aqueous emulsion comprising (1) at least one resin comprising at least one unit T, of formula MaDbTc(O1/2R)e or DbTc(O1/2R)e, (2) a reaction product of (a) ammonia or polyfunctional aromatic or aliphatic amine, (2) a carboxylic acid or anhydride, and (3) a non-ionic, anionic, or amphoteric surfactant.

Abstract: Spherical crosslinked organic particles exhibit a good dispersibility in thermoplastic resins, thermosetting resins, paints, coatings, cosmetics, rubbers, and toners and carriers employed in electrostatic development. Highly efficient methods for preparing these crosslinked organic particles are provided. Suspensions of crosslinked organic particles have excellent handling properties, and are highly blendable with other components. Highly efficient methods for preparing these suspensions are also provided. The spherical crosslinked organic particles have an average particle size of 0.

Abstract: An aqueous treatment agent for wiping paper is capable of rendering tissue paper, toilet paper, and other types of wiping paper dry to the touch, highly smooth, nonsticky, and extremely soft while suppressing the slippery or wet feel thereof. The aqueous treatment agent comprises a water dispersion of a silicone rubber powder with an average particle diameter of 0.1 to 500 micrometers, a silicone oil, a surfactant, and water.

Abstract: In a process for the preparation of an emulsion of a silicone organic block copolymer in water, a polydiorganosiloxane having terminal reactive groups (A), an organic material having terminal groups (B) which are reactive with the groups (A) and a catalyst are emulsified in water with a surfactant and the resulting emulsion is subjected to conditions under which the reaction between groups (A) and (B) proceeds in the presence of the catalyst, thereby forming a copolymer chain containing polysiloxane blocks and blocks of organic material. Preferred emulsions comprise a copolymer comprising polydiorganosiloxane blocks and organic blocks, having a viscosity in the range 10 to 1000000 Pa.s and a mean particle size of 0.3 to 1000 micrometers.

Abstract: Clear microemulsions are formed spontaneously without mixing, stirring, shearing, or input of mechanical energy for agitating ingredients used in making microemulsions, by simply combining (i) water; (ii) a volatile siloxane; (iii) a long chain or high molecular weight silicone polyether; and, as an optional ingredient, (iv) a cosurfactant such as a monohydroxy alcohol, an organic diol, an organic triol, an organic tetraol, a silicone diol, a silicone triol, a silicone tetraol, and a nonionic organic surfactant. In an alternate embodiment, a non-volatile siloxane is included as an ingredient, and the silicone polyether is a long chain or high molecular weight silicone polyether, or a short chain or low molecular weight silicone polyether.

Abstract: A process for producing a polymerized silicone fluid comprises the steps of charging to a reaction vessel a hydroxy-terminated silicone fluid, an ethoxy-or methoxy-terminated functional silane, a basic catalyst, and a surfactant package having a cloud point of between 2 to 20° C. below the reaction temperature needed to react the functional silane with the hydroxy-terminated silicone fluid; heating the contents of the reaction vessel to a temperature that is about 2 to about 20° C. above the cloud point of the surfactant package to copolymerize the silicone fluid and functional silane; terminating the copolymerization reaction; and diluting the product with water to form an emulsion.

Abstract: The invention concerns a silicon dispersion hardenable by cross-linking and useable particularly as putty, paint or film coating. The dispersion according to the instant invention contains hydroxylated condensable constituents and is free from hydrolyzable substituents capable of being transformed into volatile organic compounds, is free from volatile organic compounds and polyvinil alcohol, and contains an &agr;,&ohgr;-diOH polyorganosiloxane (A), an adherence promoter (B) with NH2 functions and OH functions, and, optionally, a catalyst (C), a surfactant (D), a cross-linking agent (E), fillers (F), a dispersing agent (G), a plasticizer (H), an antifungal agent (I), an antifoaming agent (J), a stabilizer (K) or a base (L). The invention is useful for putty or film coatings prepared with this dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compositions as well as methods of making and using said compositions, having improved stability which, when applied to a variety of substrates and cured, form transparent coatings having abrasion resistant properties and a matched refractive index to that of the substrate. The compositions comprise an aqueous-organic solvent mixture containing a mixture of hydrolysis products and partial condensates of an epoxy-functional silane, a carboxylic acid functional compound selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids, multifunctional carboxylic acids, anhydrides, and combinations thereof, a metal oxide composite colloid, a colloidal silica material, and a tetrafunctional silane. The coating compositions of the present invention may further include a mixture of hydrolysis products and partial condensates of one or more silane additives.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a coating composition with which it is possible to make coated paper that is excellent in various properties such as glossiness, water resistance, solvent resistance, heat resistance, thermal blocking resistance and ink penetration and that can readily be recycled. This object of the invention can be attained by a coating composition comprising a hydrosol emulsion and colloidal silica, wherein the hydrosol emulsion is obtained by neutralizing, with an alkali, a synthetic resin emulsion prepared by dispersing, in water, particles of a synthetic resin having carboxyl group and an alkoxysilyl group.

Abstract: A heat-settable composition for a coating which is hydrophobic, oleophobic and resistant to abrasion, wherein the coating contains a hydrolyzate obtained from a solution of: one or more epoxidized alkoxysilane having alkoxy groups which are directly linked to the silicon atom; a hydrolyzable, non-epoxidized silane; colloidal silica; a catalyst which promotes cleavage of an epoxy bond; and at least one fluorinated hydrolyzable alkylsilane; and the use of the heat-settable composition in the preparation of a coated substrate of organic glass or mineral glass material, coated with a coating obtained from the heat-settable composition, with the substrate preferably being a pane (comprised of glass or a polymeric material) or an ophthalmic lens.

Abstract: This invention relates to an optically clear one-phase microemulsion which is transparent at a temperature range of from 0-70° C. comprising (i) at least one non-aqueous polar solvent, (ii) at least one non-polar solvent immiscible with (i), and (iii) at least one oxyalkylene-containing polydiorganosiloxane. The microemulsions of this invention are useful as delivery vehicles for personal care active ingredients such as antiperspirant salts, sunscreens, alpha-hydroxy fatty acids, and Vitamin E.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for cosmetic or topical application comprising particles of an at least partially crosslinked elastomeric solid polyorganosiloxane suspended in an aqueous phase, wherein the composition is substantially water-resistant. This composition is more especially a make-up composition or a care composition for the lips or a foundation composition for making up the human face or body. This composition is soft and feels fresh when applied, it spreads easily, it is non-sticky and it does not dry out the skin or the lips. It is entirely suitable for greasy skin, on account of its high matte-effect power.

Abstract: A method is provided for making emulsion polymerized silicone rubber having an average particle size of from about 400 nm to 2 microns and grafts thereof. Thermoplastic blends having improved weatherability and impact strength are also provided based on the use of a thermoplastic organic polymer and a graft of such emulsion polymerized silicone rubber as an impact modifier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stable aqueous cream consisting of the following components: (A), which is selected from (A1) C1-C20-alkyl-C2-C6-alkoxysilanes and (A2) organopolysiloxane containing alkoxy groups; (C) an emulsifier; and (D) an organic solvent. The stable aqueous cream is suitable for the hydrophobic impregnation or priming of mineral building materials.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion comprises (1) organopolysiloxanes containing SiC-bonded aliphatically unsaturated groups in the terminal units, (2) organopolysiloxanes containing at least 3 Si-bonded hydrogen atoms, (3) a catalyst promoting the addition of Si-bonded hydrogen to aliphatic unsaturation, (4) organosilicon adhesion promoters, (5) silicone resins, (6) an emulsifier, (7) water, and (8) carbon black. The emulsions may be applied to fabric prior to drying and shrinking, and vulcanized while drying the fabric. The coated fabrics exhibit ideal characteristics for use as airbag material.

Abstract: The invention discloses an efficient and convenient method for the preparation of an aqueous emulsion of an organopolysiloxane having long-chain alkyl groups bonded to the silicon atoms. Instead of dispersing and emulsifying an organopolysiloxane modified in advance with long-chain alkyl groups in an aqueous medium, as is the case in the prior art method, an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms and a long-chain &agr;-olefin compound are co-emulsified in an aqueous medium containing a surface active agent and this aqueous emulsion is heated under agitation with addition of a catalytic platinum compound so as to effect the in situ hydrosilation reaction between the silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in the organohydrogenpolysiloxane and the ethylenically unsaturated bonds in the &agr;-olefin compound. The aqueous emulsion prepared by the inventive method exhibits excellent stability against long-term storage, dilution with water and mechanical shearing force.

Abstract: A resin compound, which causes very little thermal stress even when a flip chip is mounted, has a low modulus of elasticity, and a heat resistance which is sufficiently high for solder floating at 300° C., and the resin compound also can be used in an adhesive film, a metal-clad adhesive film, a circuit board, and an assembly structure. The resin compound contains (A) a polyamide imide with siloxane bond, (B) a acrylic polymer with a weight-average molecular weight of 500,000 or more, (C) a thermoset resin, and (D) a solvent.

Abstract: An object is to remarkably improve the water resistance and weather resistance of the cured coating film in the aqueous curable resin composition. An aqueous dispersion is used as a main agent which contains, as essential components, gel-like resin dispersed particles having a functional group selected from a salt of a tertiary amino group or a salt of an acid group and an aqueous medium, and a compound having both an epoxy group and a hydrolyzable silyl group is used as a curing agent.

Abstract: Emulsions and latexes containing polymer particles with a diameter greater than 0.02 micron are prepared by (i) forming a microemulsion containing particles of oligomers with a diameter less than 0.02 micron by combining water, a surfactant, a hydride functional organosilicon oligomer or a mixture of such oligomers, and an alkenyl functional organosilicon oligomer or a mixture of such oligomers; (ii) adding a catalyst to the microemulsion; (iii) initiating polymerization of the oligomers; and (iv) continuing polymerization until an emulsion or latex is formed containing polymer particles with a diameter greater than 0.02 micron.

Abstract: Certain crosslinked organic particles exhibit a very good affinity for organic oils such as mineral oils and synthetic oils. They also exhibit a suitable affinity for silicone oils. Highly efficient methods for preparing crosslinked organic particles are provided. The crosslinked organic particles in the form of a suspension containing the particles have excellent handling properties, and are highly blendable with other components. Highly efficient methods for preparing such suspensions are also provided.