Abstract: This invention relates to a silicone release coating comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two crosslinkable carbon-carbon double bonds in each molecule, (B) an organopolysiloxane having at least two Si-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule, (C) a silylated polymethylsilsesquioxane and (D) platinum catalyst. The silicone release coating compositions of this invention can further comprise an inhibitor. The silicone release coating compositions of this invention do not decline in release resistance due to release paper aging or release liner aging.

Abstract: A multilayer laminate having improved peel strength and containing a first and third layer comprising various plastic, metal, or glass materials, and a second layer containing an addition-curable silicone composition curable to form an adhesive having good physical properties and improved peel adhesion properties, the second layer comprising (A) a vinyl-containing polydiorganosiloxane composition, (B) a hydrogen-terminated polysiloxane, preferably in an amount sufficient to provide an adhesion-promoting molar ratio of silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in (B) to olefinically unsaturated radicals in (A); (C) a catalytic amount of a platinum-containing hydrosilation catalyst; (D) an effective amount of an adhesion promoter selected from the group consisting of (i) bis[3-(trimethoxysilyl)alkyl]-fumarates; (ii) bis[3-(trimethoxysilyl)alkyl]maleates; (iii) allyl-[3-(trimethoxysilyl)alkyl]maleates; (iv) allyl-[3-(trimethoxysilyl)alkyl]fumarates; and (v) N-[3-(trimethoxysilyl) alkyl]maleimides, wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.

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.

Abstract: A high voltage electrical insulator formed from a curable liquid silicone rubber composition, and subsequently cured, a composition consisting essentially of(A) 100 weight parts of a fluid mixture of polyorganosiloxane comprising(a) at least 5 weight percent of a polyorganosiloxane resin comprising repeating units selected from the group consisting of SiO.sub.4/2 and RSiO.sub.3/2, where R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, and(b) polydiorganosiloxane having a viscosity in the range from about 100 mPa.multidot.s to 100,000 mPa.multidot.s, that contains at least 2 silicon-bonded alkenyl groups in each molecule,(B) 1 to 100 weight parts microparticulate silica,(C) polyorganohydrogensiloxane that contains at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule, in a quantity that provides a value from 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing an aerosol suppressant composition and to use of the composition to reduce or suppress silicone mist in high speed coating processes and significantly increase the adhesion of the coating to the substrate. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of preparing an aerosol suppressant composition by reacting an organosilicon compound, an oxyalkylene containing compound, and a catalyst. The composition, when added to curable silicone coatings, reduces the amount of silicone mist in high speed coating processes.

Abstract: A silicone composition curable to a silicone bonding agent that is suitable for use in manufacturing an optical memory element comprises:(A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane having an average of at least two silicon-bonded alkoxy groups per molecule and an average of at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule, wherein the alkoxy groups and the alkenyl groups are in the same molecule;(B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having an average of at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, wherein the molar ratio of silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in component (B) to silicon-bonded alkenyl groups in component (A) is from 0.3:1 to 20:1;(C) 0.01 to 20 parts by weight of a metal condensation reaction catalyst wherein the metal of said metal condensation reaction catalyst is selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium and aluminum; and(D) a catalytic amount of a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst. The composition is cured by an addition reaction and a condensation reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to aliphatically unsaturated organosilicon compounds having 2 to 17 silicon atoms, to processes for their preparation and to their use in crosslinkable organopolysiloxane compositions, especially in compositions which can be crosslinked peroxidically or by hydrosilylation.

Abstract: A method of thickening solvents involves reacting (A) an .ident.Si--H containing polysiloxane with (B) an alkene such as an alpha, omega-diene; conducting the reaction in the presence of a platinum catalyst and (C) a solvent; continuing the reaction until a gel is formed by crosslinking and addition of .ident.Si--H across double bonds in the alpha, omega-diene; adding additional solvent and a post cure terminating agent to the gel; and subjecting the solvent, the post cure terminating agent, and the gel to shear force until a paste is formed. The post cure terminating agent is an amino acid ester, preferably a sulfur containing amino acid ester, such as methionine methyl ester, methionine ethyl ester, cysteine methyl ester, cysteine ethyl ester, and cystine dimethyl ester.

Abstract: Low molecular weight siloxane fluids are thickened by silicone elastomers. The silicone elastomers are made by crosslinking reactions of .tbd.Si--H containing siloxanes and an unsaturated hydrocarbon such as an alpha, omega-diene, in the presence of a low molecular weight siloxane fluid. The .tbd.SiH siloxane is first partially reacted with either a monoacrylate functionalized polyether or a monomethacrylate functionalized polyether. It is then crosslinked by the alpha, omega-diene in the presence of the low molecular weight siloxane fluid. An elastomer, i.e. gel, with polyether groups is produced. The elastomer gel can be swollen with the low molecular weight siloxane fluid under shear force to provide a uniform silicone paste. The silicone paste has excellent spreadability upon rubbing, and possesses unique Theological properties in being thixotropic and shear thinning.

Abstract: A curable silicone composition cures to form a silicone cured product with improved fire-retarding properties. The composition comprises a hydrosilylation-reaction curable silicone composition Fire-retarding properties are imparted to the composition using a silica powder with a specific surface area of not less than 50 sq. m/g and a diamine compound. The cured product is preferably a silicone gel.

Abstract: A curable silicone composition cures to form a silicone cured product with improved fire-retarding, properties. The composition comprises a hydrosilylation-reaction curable silicone composition. Fire-retarding properties are imparted to the composition by using an additive comprising tetrafunctional and monofunctional siloxane units and a diamine compound. The silicone cured product is preferably a silicone gel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making nitrosamine-free silicone articles by treating the mixture of vinyl containing organopolysiloxane and filler with hindered phenols, a nitrosamine-free composition and a nitrosamine-free article made therefrom. A preferred nitrosamine-free molded article is a baby bottle nipple.

Abstract: A curable organosiloxane-polyisobutylene composition comprising 20 to 87 weight percent of a polyisobutylene comprising at least 2 alkenyl groups per molecule, 0.4 to 70 weight percent of a polyorganosiloxane comprising at least 2 silicon-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule, 7 to 50 weight percent of a treated reinforcing silica filler, an amount sufficient to cure the composition of an organohydrogensiloxane crosslinker, and a platinum-group metal hydrosilation catalyst in an amount sufficient to effect curing of the composition. Cured elastomers prepared from the compositions can have improved resistance to gas and vapor permeability.

Abstract: A medical electrical lead and a reinforced silicone elastomer used therein. The silicone elastomer used therein is preferably made from a novel silica reinforced polysiloxane material, which after vulcanization by cross-linking exhibits improved mechanical properties. The medical electrical lead features a an electrode at a distal end thereof, a connector at a proximal end thereof and an elongated electrical conductor extending between the electrode and the connector, the conductor in electrical contact with the electrode at a distal end and in electrical contact with the connector at a proximal end, the conductor comprised of a plurality of wires or wire bundles wound in a multifilar coil configuration.

Abstract: Acetylenic maleates, fumarates and related derivative compounds are new compositions of matter having the formula:R.sub.1 O.sub.2 C--CH.dbd.CH--CO.sub.2 R.sub.2wherein R.sub.1 may be an organic moiety containing at least two carbon atoms triply bonded one to the other as:--C.tbd.C--and R.sub.2 may be hydrogen, an organic moiety, or R.sub.1 ; suitable for use as liquid injection molding inhibitors either singly or in combination with themselves or other liquid injection molding inhibitors when used for the process of liquid injection molding curable compositions enabling an increase in the size of articles manufactured therefrom, which new compositions of matter cure into the polymerizable or curable resins thereby creating new compositions of matter as cured resins from which said articles of manufacture are produced.

Abstract: Curable organosiloxane compositions that cure by a platinum group metal catalyzed hydrosilation reaction to yield machinable elastomers exhibiting a high resistance to erosion contain an alkenyl-functional organosiloxane copolymer as the reinforcing agent together with quartz and organic or inorganic microspheres as the non-reinforcing filler. The concentration and density of the microspheres are preferably within specified limits.

Abstract: Novel liquid organopolysiloxane resins of the average composition ?R.sup.1 Si(CH.sub.3).sub.2 O.sub.1/2 !.sub.a ?(CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 !.sub.b ?R.sup.2 O.sub.1/2 !.sub.c ?R.sup.1 Si(CH.sub.3)O!.sub.d ?(CH.sub.3).sub.2 SiO!.sub.e ?SiO.sub.2 !,whereinR.sup.1 is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 -alkenyl group,R.sup.2 is an optionally substituted, linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl group or a mixture thereof,a+b+c+d+e is about 1 to 6,d+e is about 0 to 3,the resin has a viscosity of 0.1 to 1000 Pas at 25.degree. C., andthe alkenyl or vinyl content of the resin is in the range of 0.4 to 4 mmol/g,and their preparation by reacting at least one of tetraalkoxysilane and its partial hydrolyzate with at least one organosiloxane and a strong acid as catalyst in the presence of water and optionally an organic solvent at a temperature of about >40.degree. C. They are formulated into novel low viscosity polydiorganosiloxane compositions.

Abstract: A highly thermally conductive but yet highly conformable composition is made from gel filled with alumina. The use of .alpha.-alumina in which at least 10 weight % of the .alpha.-alumina particles have a particle size of at least 74 .mu.m makes possible the high filler levels needed to attain high thermal conductivity, without causing the decrease in elongation and softness normally associated with high filler levels. Further improvements are observed if the .alpha.-alumina and the gel (or precursor thereof) are mixed with a specific energy input of at least 10 Joule/g. The input of such specific energy has the effect making the resulting composition more conformable than it otherwise would be. The composition may be internally supported by a flexible matrix such as a fabric or open-celled foam.

Abstract: A method of thickening solvents involves reacting (A) an .tbd.Si--H containing polysiloxane with (B) an alpha, omegadiene; conducting the reaction in the presence of a platinum catalyst and (C) a solvent; continuing the reaction until a gel is formed by crosslinking and addition of .tbd.Si--H across double bonds in the alpha, omega-diene; adding additional solvent and a post cure quenching agent to the gel; and subjecting the solvent, the post cure quenching agent, and the gel to shear force until a paste is formed.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel vinyl containing organopolysiloxane elastomers which possess excellent low compression set and heat aging characteristics and which can advantageously be formulated into liquid silicone elastomer moldable compositions.

Abstract: An article comprising a soft, polysiloxane elastomer having a hardness of 5-55 durometer units (Shore 00), the elastomer having a pressure sensitive adhesive on at least one of its surfaces is described. A process for bonding a pressure sensitive adhesive to the soft polysiloxane elastomeric is also described.

Abstract: A liquid silicone rubber composition for a lubricant seal having after it is cured high resistance to lubricant, with high stability displayed even in lubricant that has been subjected to thermal and oxidative degradation, and having its rubber elasticity well maintained. The liquid silicone rubber composition for a lubricant seal comprises the following ingredients: (A) an organopolysiloxane containing 2 or more silicon-atom-bonded alkenyl groups in each molecule; (B) an inorganic filler; (C) an oxide or hydroxide of an alkaline-earth metal with an atomic weight of 40 or greater; (D) an organohydrogensiloxane containing 3 or more silicon-atom-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule; and (E) a platinum-type catalyst.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composition that yields silicone rubber whose durometer can be freely reduced without a concomitant reduction in the mechanical properties of the silicone rubber. The reduction in durometer is achieved by controlling the concentration of an organosiloxane having hydrogen substitution on terminal silicon atoms.

Abstract: A dental impression silicone composition comprising: (A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane having at least two aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbons in one molecule; (B) from 0.1 to 30 parts by weight of an organohydrogen polysiloxane having at least three hydrogen atoms directly bonded to the silicon atom in one molecule; (C) from 10 to 500 ppm, based on the total amount of the components (A) and (B), of a silicone-soluble platinum compound; (D) from 10 to 500 parts by weight of an inorganic filler; (E) from 5 to 50 parts by weight of a fine silica powder having a BET specific surface area of from 50 to 500 m.sup.2 /g, whose surface is made hydrophobic; (F) from 0.

Abstract: A crosslinked polysiloxane dispersion comprising a siloxane polymer, polymer mixture, or polymer/solvent mixture, capable of crosslinking via condensation, addition or free radical reactions, and having a viscosity of greater than 5000 mPa.s but less than 500,000 mPa.s, if required, 0.1 to 10 weight parts of a crosslinking agent, and, if required, depending on the nature of the catalyst and silicon cure system, 0.000001 to 10 weight parts of a catalyst, 0.5 to 10 weight parts of a surfactant or surfactant mixture, and 0.5 to 25 weight parts water per 100 weight parts siloxane polymer. Optionally, adhesion promoters, pigments, reinforcing or non-reinforcing fillers, silicone resins, stabilizers, freeze/thaw additives, etc. may also be added to the dispersion.

Abstract: Low molecular weight siloxane fluids are thickened by silicone elastomers. The silicone elastomers are made by combining in one pot an .tbd.Si--H containing siloxane, a mono-alkenyl polyether, an alpha, omega-diene, and a low molecular weight siloxane fluid. An elastomer, i.e. gel, with polyether groups is produced. The elastomer can be swollen with the low molecular weight siloxane fluid under shear force, to provide a uniform silicone paste. The silicone paste has excellent spreadability upon rubbing, and possesses unique rheological properties in being thixotropic and shear thinning. The silicone paste can be easily emulsified with water to form a stable uniform emulsion, without using a surfactant to allow normally immiscible materials to become intimately mixed.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition is disclosed, comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane having at least two monovalent aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon groups bonded to the silicon atoms per molecule, (B) an organopolyhydrogensiloxane having at least three hydrogen atoms bonded to the silicon atoms per molecule in such an amount that the number of the hydrogen atoms bonded to the silicon atoms falls within a range of from 0.25 to 8 per monovalent aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon group in component (A), (C) a catalyst selected from the group consisting of platinum and platinum compounds in an amount of from 0.

Abstract: Silicone gels are made by reacting an .tbd.Si--H containing polysiloxane with an alpha-olefin and an alpha, omega-diene. The reaction is conducted in the presence of a platinum catalyst and in the presence of a low molecular weight silicone oil. First, an .tbd.Si--H containing polysiloxane is grafted by long chain alkyl groups from the alpha-olefin onto the .tbd.Si--H containing polysiloxane, and then crosslinked with double bonds in the alpha, omega-diene, in the presence of the low molecular weight silicone oil. The formed silicone gel can then be crumbled into a silicone powder using mechanical force. When additional amounts of the low molecular weight silicone oil are added to the gel, and the silicone oil and the gel are subjected to shear force, a silicone paste can be formed.

Abstract: The instant invention pertains to a liquid silicone rubber coating composition for application to air bags that is comprised of (A) a diorganopolysiloxane having at least 2 alkenyl groups in each molecule, (B) an organopolysiloxane resin, (C) an inorganic filler, (D) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule, (E) a platinum group metal catalyst, and (F) an epoxy group-containing organosilicon compound. The liquid silicone rubber coating composition of the instant invention is capable of coating synthetic air bag fabrics without the use of a diluting solvent and at the same time that has an excellent adhesion to and infiltrability into synthetic air bag fabrics.

Abstract: Optically clear, reinforced cross-linked silicone elastomers of the invention contain 12 to 18 mol percent of aryl substituted siloxane units of the formula R.sub.4 R.sub.5 --SiO, end blockers containing silioxane units of the formula R.sub.1 R.sub.2 R.sub.3 --SiO.sub..5, and dialkyl siloxane units of the formula R.sub.6 R.sub.7 --SiO. R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are alkyl, aryl or substituted alkyl or substituted aryl groups, and R.sub.3 is an alkenyl group. R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are phenyl or mono lower alkyl substituted phenyl groups. R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are methyl or ethyl groups. The polymer has a degree of polymerization between 100 to 2000, and preferably approximately 250. The polymer also contains trimethyl silyl treated silica as a reinforcer in the weight ratio of approximately 15 to 45 parts of reinforcer to 100 parts of the polymer. After cross-linking, the polymer has properties of an optical refractive index which is at least 1.

Abstract: Described is an organosilicon-containing composition suitable for use as an adhesive and capable of rapid curing at low temperature. The composition comprises about 10 to 80 wt. % of an organic compound component and about 20 to 90 wt. % of one of boron nitride or silver. The organic compound component comprises the reaction product of about 40 to 90 wt. % of the reaction product of cyclic olefin and cyclic siloxane and about 10 to 60 wt. % rubber in liquid form.

Abstract: There is provided an organopolysiloxane composition for electrical insulation wherein the fluidity is good and an inorganic filler deposited on the bottom of a vessel during the storage can be easily and simply redispersed. The unfoamable organopolysiloxane composition for electrical insulation comprises (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least two alkenyl groups each bonded to a silicon atom in the molecule, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least two hydrogen atoms each bonded to a silicon atom in the molecule, (C) an organopolysiloxane containing at least one hydroxyl group bonded to a silicon atom in the molecule, (D) an inorganic filler having an average particle diameter of 1 to 50 .mu.m, and (E) platinum or a platinum compound.

Abstract: Low molecular weight siloxane fluids are thickened by silicone elastomers. The silicone elastomers are made by crosslinking reactions of .tbd.Si--H containing siloxanes and an unsaturated hydrocarbon such as an alpha, omega-diene, in the presence of a low molecular weight siloxane fluid. The .tbd.SiH siloxane is first partially reacted with a mono-alkenyl functionalized polyether. It is then crosslinked by the alpha, omega-diene, in the presence of the low molecular weight siloxane fluid. An elastomer, i.e. gel, with polyether groups is produced. The elastomer can be swollen with the low molecular weight siloxane fluid under shear force, to provide a uniform silicone paste. The silicone paste has excellent spreadability upon rubbing, and possesses unique rheological properties in being thixotropic and shear thinning. The silicone paste can be easily emulsified with water to form a stable uniform emulsion, without using a surfactant to allow normally immiscible materials to become intimately mixed.

Abstract: CVE polyorganosiloxane compositions crosslinkable into silicone elastomeric state, well suited for the protective coating of a wide variety of substrates and supports, notably vehicular airbags, are improvedly adhered thereto by including in said CVE silicone compositions an adhesiveness promoter comprising (1) at least one alkoxylated organosilane containing, per molecule, at least one C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl radical, (2) at least one organosilicon compound containing at least one epoxy radical, and (3) at least one chelate of metal M and/or a metal alkoxide having the formula: M(OJ).sub.n, wherein n is the valency of M, J is a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl radical, and M is selected from among Ti, Zr, Ge, Li, Mn, Fe, Al and Mg.

Abstract: Provided are a non-foaming curable silicone elastomer composition and a method of preparing such a composition: with the composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane mixture constituted at least of 90-10 parts by weight of organopolysiloxanes (i) containing, in a molecule, at least two alkenyl groups and substantially no silicon-attached hydroxyl group and having their kinematic viscosity in the range of 100 to 100,000 centistokes (cSt) at 25.degree. C. and 10-90 parts by weight of organopolysiloxanes (ii) containing, in a molecule, at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to a silicon atom and at least one alkenyl group attached directly to a silicon atom and having their kinematic viscosity in the range of 100 to 100,000 cSt at 25.degree. C.; (B) organohydrogenpolysiloxanes having in each molecule at least 3 hydrogen atoms attached directly to silicon atoms in an amount that the organohydrogenpolysiloxanes afford 0.4-10.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel vinyl containing organopolysiloxane elastomers which possess excellent low compression set and heat aging characteristics and which can advantageously be formulated into liquid silicone elastomer moldable compositions.

Abstract: An emulsion composition is described which comprises (a) an alkenylated silicone resin, (b) an alkenyl polydiorganosiloxane, (c) a silicone resin bearing SiH groups and (d) water. The emulsion composition may be combined with a precious metal catalyst to provide an emulsion release coating composition. The emulsion release coating composition may be applied to a substrate, for example paper, and cured thereon to provide an adhesive coating. Separation of a laminate formed from a substrate coated with said emulsion release coating composition and a adhesive coated article requires a relatively high delamination force.

Abstract: The invention provides a semiconductive silicone rubber composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least two aliphatic unsaturated groups, (B) reinforcing silica powder having a specific surface area of at least 50 m.sup.2 /g, (C) a conductive agent, (D) a hydrocarbon oil having a heat loss of up to 30% at 200.degree. C./4 hours, and (E) a curing agent. Cured silicone rubber of the composition has a resistance of 1.times.10.sup.3 to 1.times.10.sup.12 .OMEGA. which remains stable for long-term use. The semiconductive silicone rubber composition is appropriate as a semiconductive roll stock for the manufacture of charging rolls, transfer rolls and developing rolls in business machines.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel vinyl containing organopolysiloxane elastomers which possess excellent low compression set and heat aging characteristics and which can advantageously be formulated into liquid silicone elastomer moldable compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable silicone release coating composition comprising a mixture of an organopolysiloxane containing at least two alkenyl groups per compound, an organohydrogensilicon compound, inhibitors having a boiling point of up to 130.degree. C. at atmospheric pressure, inhibitors having a boiling point of at least 170.degree. C. at atmospheric pressure a platinum group metal-containing catalyst, and optionally a diluent. The silicone release coating compositions are stable when stored at room temperature, especially when the composition is used on a coating roll for the production of a thin films. The compositions of this invention also quickly form a cured film having good release properties for adhesive materials at a comparatively low temperatures.

Abstract: An aqueous silicone emulsion which crosslinks by a Michael addition reaction, yielding a cured composition upon removal of the water has been prepared. The aqueous silicone emulsion comprises the product formed by mixing an organosiloxane polymer containing at least two Michael acceptor groups per organosiloxane molecule, water, a surfactant and an effective amount of a crosslinker having sufficient reactive hydrogens of a Michael donor per crosslinker molecule. The invention also describes a method for making these silicone emulsions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable silicone release coating composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups per molecule, (B) an organohydrogensiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, (C) a siloxane resin having silicon-bonded hydrogen groups, (D) a platinum group metal-containing catalyst, and optionally (E) an inhibitor. The compositions of this invention are useful as release coatings for pressure sensitive adhesives.

Abstract: Disclosed are sealant compositions having excellent slump and spew resistant, even at relatively high operating temperatures for electrical connectors. The sealants, which are flowable at such elevated temperatures, comprise two essential components: elastomeric thermoplastic polymer, preferably an organic polymer composite comprising diblock and triblock copolymers, and extender for the polymer. The extender may comprise a primary and a secondary extender, such as polybutene oil and mineral oil, respectively.

Abstract: In a semiconductive silicone elastomer composition comprising an organopolysiloxane containing at least two aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon groups attached to a silicon atom, an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least two hydrogen atoms attached to a silicon atom, and a conductive agent, the conductive agent consists of 1-10 wt % of conductive carbon and 99-90 wt % of a conductive filler having a volume resistivity of 10.sup.1 -10.sup.8 .OMEGA.-cm other than the conductive carbon. The conductive agent is blended in an amount of 20-60 wt % of the entire composition. The composition having the conductive agent uniformly dispersed therein yields a semiconductive silicone elastomer having a volume resistivity of 10.sup.5 -10.sup.10 .OMEGA.-cm with a dispersity of 1 to 10.

Abstract: A silicone composition is formed as a system including: a silicone compound, reactive group-containing modified silicic acid powder of which surface has been modified with an alkylsilane, a hexamethyldisilazane, a dimethylsilicone oil, or a mixture thereof, and an unsaturated group-containing silane compound; and inorganic fine powder carrying a surfactant. The silicone compound is preferably an addition reaction-type silicone rubber prepared from a dimethyl polysiloxane having a vinyl group, a methylhydrogenpolysiloxane and a platinum-based catalyst. The silicone composition is heat-cured to provide an elastic revolution body which is suitably used to constitute one or both of a fixing roller and a mating pressure roller in a roller fixing device for electrophotography.

Abstract: A process of making a polydiorganosiloxane-silica foundation mixture from a free-flowing, powdered, surface-modified, reinforcing silica-polydiorganosiloxane concentrate used to make, for example, RTV silicone sealant compositions which have non-sag properties. The foundation mixtures are made by combining, mixing, and heating a reinforcing silica filler and a diol surface modifying agent to a temperature of 20.degree. C. to <180.degree. C. using 0.05 to 0.5 parts by weight of the diol per one part by weight of the silica. Polydiorganosiloxane is added gradually to the resulting fluidized filler over a time period of less than 10 minutes to obtain the free flowing powdered reinforcing silica-polydiorganosiloxane concentrate. The foundation mixture is obtained by massing the concentrate and adding more polydiorganosiloxane to obtain a mixture which has from 5 to 20 weight percent silica filler. The foundation mixtures have a plateau stress of >700 dynes/cm.sup.

Abstract: Oligomers wherein phenylalkylsiloxane units comprise at least a portion of the repeating units increase the ability to penetrate porous substrates that is exhibited by crosslinkable liquid organosiloxane compositions containing polyorganosiloxanes when the oligomer exhibits limited compatibility with the crosslinkable polyorganosiloxane(s) present in the curable organosiloxane composition.

Abstract: A process of making a polydiorganosiloxane-silica foundation mixture from a free-flowing, powdered, surface-modified, reinforcing silica-polydiorganosiloxane concentrate used to make, for example, RTV silicone sealant compositions which have non-sag properties. The foundation mixtures are made by combining, mixing, and heating a reinforcing silica filler and a surface modifying agent to a temperature of >90.degree. C. to <180.degree. C. using 0.1 to 0.5 parts by weight of the surface modifying agent per one part by weight of the silica. Polydiorganosiloxane is added gradually to the resulting fluidized filler over a time period of less than 10 minutes to obtain the free flowing powdered reinforcing silica-polydiorganosiloxane concentrate. The foundation mixture is obtained by massing the concentrate and adding more polydiorganosiloxane to obtain a mixture which has from 8 to 20 weight percent silica filler.

Abstract: An oil-bleeding waterproof sealer for a connector comprising a vulcanized and molded article of a composition comprising: (A) 100 parts by weight of a diorganopolysiloxane green rubber containing at least two alkenyl groups bonded to silicon atoms per molecule thereof, (B) from 10 to 100 parts by weight of a reinforcing filler, (C) from 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of an organohydrogenopolysiloxane having at least two hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms per molecule thereof, (D) from 1 to 30 parts by weight of a phenyl-containing diorganopolysiloxane having a viscosity of 1 to 3,000 cSt at 25.degree. C., and (E) a catalytic amount of a catalyst for hydrosilylation having a particle size of 0.01 to 20 .mu.m, which comprises a platinum catalyst and a non-silicone series thermoplastic resin having a glass transition point of 50.degree. to 200.degree. C., with the proportion of metallic platinum in the catalyst for hydrosilylation being 0.01 to 5% by weight.

Abstract: Optically clear, reinforced cross-linked silicone elastomers of the invention contain 12 to 18 mol percent of aryl substituted siloxane units of the formula R.sub.4 R.sub.5 --SiO, end blockers containing silioxane units of the formula R.sub.1 R.sub.2 R.sub.3 SiO.sub.5, and dialkyl siloxane units of the formula R.sub.6 R.sub.7 --SiO. R.sub.1 and .sub.2 are alkyl, aryl or substituted alkyl or substituted aryl groups, and R.sub.3 is an alkenyl group. R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are phenyl or mono lower alkyl substituted phenyl groups. R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are methyl or ethyl groups. The polymer has a degree of polymerization between 100 to 2000, and preferably approximately 250. The polymer also contains trimethyl silyl treated silica as a reinforcer in the weight ratio of approximately 15 to 45 parts of reinforcer to 100 parts of the polymer. After cross-linking, the polymer has properties of an optical refractive index which is at least 1.