Abstract: A PDMS sheet that ensures good adhesion, handleability and stability to metal thin films or metal patterns of any desired shape, an optical element that is kept against de-bonding or exfoliation of metal patterns and has high reliability as well as good handleability and stability, and manufacturing methods thereof. The inventive optical element comprises a polydimethyl-siloxane sheet having a pattern-formation surface defined by one surface and a base surface defined by another surface, and a plurality of metal patterns positioned on the pattern-formation surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of a rubber composition containing a pre-treated precipitated silica and a tire having a component comprised of such rubber composition. The pre-treated silica is a precipitated silica having been pre-treated with a silica coupling agent comprised of an alkoxyorganomercaptosilane to form a precipitated silica/coupling agent composite prior to its blending with a rubber composition. The rubber composition preparation involves reacting said pretreated silica/coupling agent composite with a combination of bis(3-triethoxysilylpropyl) polysulfides in situ within the rubber composition.

Abstract: Silicone hydrogel contact lenses having ophthalmically acceptable surface wettabilities are obtained from pre-extracted polymerized silicone hydrogel contact lens products having relatively large amounts of removable or extractable materials. The silicone hydrogel contact lenses can be obtained from non-polar resin based contact lens molds and without surface treatments or an interpenetrating polymeric network of a polymeric wetting agent. Related lens products, polymerizable compositions, and methods are also described.

Abstract: Silicone hydrogel contact lenses are produced without using volatile organic solvents to extract materials from the polymerized contact lens bodies, and instead are washed with aqueous liquids. The silicone hydrogel contact lenses so produced have ophthalmically wettable lens surfaces. The hydrated silicone hydrogel contact lenses have diameters that are at least 24% larger than the diameters of the silicone hydrogel contact lenses prior to hydration or washing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to curable alkenyl based silicone release coating compositions having improved adhesion to paper and polymeric substrates. Furthermore the present invention relates to the process for making a silicone release coating with improved adhesion to paper and polymeric substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to wettable silicone hydrogels comprising the reaction product of at least one siloxane containing component and at least one reactive, hydrophilic polymeric internal wetting agent. The present invention further relates to silicone hydrogel contact lenses comprising at least one oxygen permeable component, and an amount of reactive, hydrophilic polymeric internal wetting agent sufficient to impart wettability to said device.

Abstract: Silicone hydrogel contact lenses having ophthalmically acceptable surface wettabilities are obtained from pre-extracted polymerized silicone hydrogel contact lens products having relatively large amounts of removable or extractable materials. The silicone hydrogel contact lenses can be obtained from non-polar resin based contact lens molds and without surface treatments or an interpenetrating polymeric network of a polymeric wetting agent. Related lens products, polymerizable compositions, and methods are also described.

Abstract: A tire is provided having a circumferential tread of a diene-based rubber composition reinforced with a silica-containing carbon black which contains domains of silica on its surface prepared by extended reactive mixing of said silica-containing carbon black with a coupling agent together with at least one elastomer. Said silica-containing carbon black is a carbon black which contains silica domains on its surface and said silica contains hydroxyl groups (e.g. silanol groups) on its surface, wherein said silica domains cover at least 50 percent of the carbon black surface. Said coupling agent is a bis(3-triethoxysilylpropyl) polysulfide having an average of from 2 to 4, alternately a more limited average of from 2 to 3 or from 2 to 2.6, connecting sulfur atoms in its polysulfidic bridge. In one aspect of the invention, it is preferred that said coupling agent is exclusive of a bis(3-trialkoxysilylalkyl) polysulfide having an average of greater than 3.5 sulfur atoms in its polysulfidic bridge.

Abstract: This invention relates to wettable biomedical devices comprising amphiphilic block copolymers. The amphiphilic block copolymers are useful as internal wetting agents for biomedical applications, such as implantable devices, ophthalmic devices and in one embodiment, contact lenses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tire having at least one component (e.g. tread) of a rubber composition comprised of a composite of styrene/butadiene elastomer and functionalized styrene/butadiene elastomer containing an internal silanol and/or siloxy group therein with pendent silanol and/or alkoxy groups of a polymodal (e.g. bimodal) molecular weight distribution and a dispersion therein of silica aggregates of which a portion thereof contain a plurality of hydroxyl groups on their surface in a form of geminal hydroxyl groups. In one aspect, said silica aggregates may be pre-treated to reduce said hydroxyl groups on their surface prior to blending with said silanol and/or siloxy functionalized elastomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to curable alkenyl based silicone release coating compositions having improved adhesion to paper and polymeric substrates. Furthermore the present invention relates to the process for making a silicone release coating with improved adhesion to paper and polymeric substrates.

Abstract: The invention provides molds and mold inserts useful in the production of contact lenses. In particular, the invention provides high optical quality molds and inserts useful for manufacturing silicone hydrogel contact lenses.

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: An organic silicone resin powder having a tabular shape the aspect ratio of which is greater than about 1 and comprising a copolymer produced by polymerization reaction between an organopolysiloxane containing at least one reactive group and at least one kind of monomer or oligomer capable of reacting to said reactive group, which can fully achieve its excellent effects when mixed in cosmetic materials, waxes and coating colors, especially in cosmetic materials.

Abstract: A wettable silicone hydrogel made by including a high molecular weight hydrophilic polymer into the silicone hydrogel monomer mix is presented. The hydrophilic polymer is entrapped in the hydrogel with little or no covalent bonding between it and the hydrogel matrix.

Abstract: A conjugated diolefin copolymer rubber and a rubber composition which can produce vulcanized products exhibiting well-balanced improved properties such as wet skid properties, low hysteresis loss properties, abrasion resistance, and breaking strength irrespective of the types and combinations of fillers to be added, and is useful as a tread material for low fuel consumption tires, large tires, and high performance tires. A conjugated diolefin copolymer rubber is prepared by the copolymerization of a conjugated diolefin and a vinyl aromatic compound, and (1) has a content of the bonded vinyl aromatic compound of 5-50 wt %, (2) contains 0.01-5.0 mmol of an alkoxysilyl group having substantially non-hydrolyzable Si—O—R bond (wherein R indicates a hydrocarbon group having 4-20 carbon atoms) and 0.01-2.0 mmol of a tin-carbon bond for 100 g of the copolymer rubber, and (3) has a polymodal-type molecular weight distribution.

Abstract: Oligomers of the formula: [R3SiO½]m[O½Si(R2)O½]n[SiO{fraction (3/2)}R]o[SiO{fraction (4/2)}]p  (I) wherein each R is selected individually from the group consisting of B, R1,—OR2, R3 and R4; B is an organosilyl functional group bridged to the Si atom of the siloxane oligomer backbone by an Si—C bond; each R1 is independently a saturated or aromatic hydrocarbon group of 1 to 16 carbon atoms; each R2 is independently a group as defined for R1 or an acyl group; and each R3 is independently a monovalent organic radical containing an aliphatically unsaturated hydrocarbon group and each R4 is a monovalent organic radical linked to the Si atom of the siloxane oligomer backbone by an Si—C bond, which does not include an aliphatically unsaturated hydrocarbon group and which has thereon one or more members of the group selected from ether, polyether, ester, polyester, carbamate, polyurethane, isocyanurate, thioether, polysulfide

Abstract: A coating composition forming a abrasion resistant coating comprising (A) an ultraviolet-curable silicone prepared by chemically modifying particulate colloidal silica with a specific silane compound, (B) a monomer mixture comprising a (meth)acrylate having a specific isocyanate skeleton and a urethane poly(meth)acrylate having an alicyclic skeleton, and (C) a photo-polymerization initiator. By using a urethane poly(meth)acrylate having an alicyclic skeleton as part of the component (B) and the component (A) having an enhanced reactivity of chemical modification, the compatibility of the component (A) with the component (B) is improved to give a cured coating with excellent wear resistance, weather resistance and durability.

Abstract: A silicone resin-containing emulsion composition is prepared by emulsion polymerizing a solution containing a water-insoluble silanol group-bearing silicone resin and a radical polymerizable vinyl monomer and substantially free of an organic solvent. The emulsion may further contain a film-forming assistant having a boiling point of at least 100.degree. C. and soluble or uniformly dispersible in water. The emulsion can be coated and cured into a film having mar resistance, weather resistance, and chemical resistance.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane composition of the organic peroxide or addition curing type, (B) 1-100 parts by weight of finely divided silica, and (C) 30-500 parts by weight of aluminum hydroxide is suitable for use as a high-voltage electrical insulator. The aluminum hydroxide (C) has a water-soluble sodium ion content of up to 0.01% by weight and exhibits pH 6.5-8.0 and an electrical conductivity of up to 50 .mu.s/cm when measured as a 30 wt % water slurry and preferably has been treated to be hydrophobic. The composition cures into a silicone rubber having improved high-voltage electrical insulating properties even under rigorous conditions.

Abstract: A release coating composition containing about 50 to about 75 wt. % of an epoxy functional silicone; about 8 to about 25 wt. % of a reactive solvent; about 5 to about 25 wt. % of a reactive diluent; about 6 to about 12 wt. % of a wax-treated silica powder; and, about 2 to about 4 wt. % of a photoinitiator is disclosed. The composition is useful in preparing a low-gloss release coating for use on linerless labels.

Abstract: A rubber composition which has a reduced hysteresis making it particularly suitable for use as a tread of a tire having reduced rolling resistance, including silica as predominant reinforcing filler and at least one diene polymer bearing, as a chain end, a silanol functional group or a polysiloxane block which has a silanol end.

Abstract: A silicone resin-containing emulsion composition is prepared by emulsion polymerizing a solution containing a water-insoluble silanol group-bearing silicone resin and a radical polymerizable vinyl monomer and substantially free of an organic solvent. The emulsion may further contain a film-forming assistant having a boiling point of at least 100.degree. C. and soluble or uniformly dispersible in water. The emulsion can be coated and cured into a film having mar resistance, weather resistance, and chemical resistance.

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: A coating composition containing(A) a silyl group-containing vinyl polymer which has on the polymer chain ends or side chain thereof at least one silicon atom, to which a hydrolyzable group is linked, per polymer molecule,(B) a reaction product of an aminosilane compound with an epoxy compound(C) a hydrolyzable ester compound and(D) an inorganic pigment.The coating composition of the present invention has excellent film properties such as appearance, moisture resistance and grindability and is suitable for use as an undercoating and a primer coating.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising (A) a polyorganosiloxane graft copolymer emulsion, (B) a reaction product between an amino functional silane and/or a hydrolyzate thereof and an acid anhydride, (C) colloidal silica, (D) a curing catalyst, and (E) an inorganic filler is useful in coating exterior and interior building materials. The composition is applicable to a substrate to form a coating at room temperature having sufficient extensibility to follow cracks in the underlying substrate as well as low-to-high temperature sensitive performance, moisture permeability, flame retardance, and decorative effect.

Abstract: A water-in-oil type emulsified composition comprises (A) 30-60 wt. % of an oil-phase component comprising 60-100 wt. % of a silicone gel composition composed of a wax composition obtained by polymerizing a methylpolysiloxane (meth)acrylate macromonomer and a radical polymerizable monomer and a low-viscosity silicone oil, (B) 0.1-10 wt. % of a polyoxyalkylene-modified organopolysiloxane surfactant of the general formula (1) or (2): ##STR1## and (C) 5-69.9 wt. % of water.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a silicone ladder polymer coating composition containing silicone ladder polymer which is expressed in the following general formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 represents the same or different types of phenyl groups or lower alkyl groups, R.sub.2 represents the same or different types of hydrogen atoms or lower alkyl groups, and n represents an integer of 20 to 1000, an aromatic organic solvent which is so added that solid matter occupies 5 to 30 percent by weight, and a silane coupling agent of 150 to 3000 p.p.m. with respect to the polymer.

Abstract: The emulsion polymerization of a mixture of organic silicon monomers and vinyl containing organic monomer is effected substantially concurrently. Flocculation of the emulsion polymerized material, and recovery of the flocculated material has been found useful in providing multi-lobed impact modifiers for a variety of organic thermoplastic polymers.

Abstract: A primer composition comprising:(A) an organosilicon compound formed by binding an organosilicon compound represented by the general formula (I): ##EQU1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group; X represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, etc.; and 0.ltoreq.a<0.2, 0.ltoreq.b<0.2 and 1<c<4,with an organopolysiloxane represented by the general formula (II): ##EQU2## wherein R.sup.2 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group containing no aliphatic unsaturated group; R.sup.3 represents an alkenyl group; Y represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, etc.; and 1.8<d<2.2, 0.004<e<0.2 and 0.ltoreq.f<0.2,in a particular proportion;(B) an organic titanate; and(C) an organic solvent.This primer composition achieves adhesion with good durability at high temperatures, particularly in high temperature oils.

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: A curable resin composition comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight of a rubbery organic polymer having at least one silicon-containing group to the silicon atom of which a hydrolyzable group is bonded and which is cross linkable through formation of a siloxane bond in a molecule.(B) 10 to 500 parts by weight of a vinyl chloride base resin, and(C) 1 to 150 parts by weight of a polymeric plasticizer, which has improved storage stability and is easily cured in the presence of water.

Abstract: An improved aqueous silicone emulsion which cures to a reinforced elastomer upon removal of water is obtained through the use of an anionic, stable dispersion of fumed silica in water as the source of reinforcing silica.

Abstract: Compositions yielding optically clear silicone elastomers are obtained by preparing a homogeneous mixture comprising a liquid polydiorganosiloxane containing at least two vinyl or other ethylenically unsaturated radicals per molecule and a finely divided silica filler treated with a hexaorganodisilazane and then adding additional hexaorganodisilazane in an amount equal to at least 5 percent of filler weight. The blending is preferably carried out using a high rate of shear and volatile materials are removed by heating the composition under reduced pressure.

Abstract: A silicone composition which is stable in the absence of moisture but which in the presence of water will cure at room temperature to an elastomer, comprising a polyorganosiloxane having reactive end groups, a polyester and a thickening filler.

Abstract: The use of high vinyl-containing vinylmethylsiloxane polymers as high temature insulating materials.

Abstract: The room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition of the invention comprises a dimethylpolysiloxane terminated at both molecular chain ends with silanolic hydroxy groups, an organocyclopolysiloxane, typically a cyclotetrasiloxane, having 2 or more alkenyloxy groups such as isopropenyloxy groups in a molecule as a crosslinking agent for the dimethylpolysiloxane and a guanidyl-containing organosilane or polysiloxane compound as a curing catalyst. The composition is capable of giving a cured rubbery elastomer when kept in a moisture-containing atmosphere at room temperature without the problems in the prior art compositions such as noxious condensation products or poor adhesion to the surface of the substrate on which the composition has been cured.

Abstract: There is provided a one package RTV composition which is convertible to a tack-free elastomer comprising:(A) a polydiorganosiloxane base polymer,(B) an effective amount of a condensation catalyst, and(C) a stabilizing amount of organic scavenger for hydroxy groups which has the formula:R--N.dbd.C.dbd.O).sub.xwhere R is a linear or cyclic aliphatic compound or an aromatic compound, and x equals at least 1.

Abstract: Curable fluorosilicone compositions are disclosed comprising a grafted organopolysiloxane, a vinyl-functional crosslinking agent, and a free-radical initiator. Judicious compounding and control of grafting and curing variables provides an assortment of products ranging in properties from elastomeric to thermoplastic.

Abstract: A composition curable at room temperature has resistance to soiling and maintains its adhesion to substrates when cured. The composition is the product obtained by mixing a polyorganosiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydroxyl radicals or two silicon-bonded hydrolyzable groups per molecule, a crosslinking organosilicon compound containing at least two silicon-bonded hydrolyzable groups, and an organosulfonate-containing silicon compound.

Abstract: A desirable thixotropic character is imparted to a curable liquid composition comprising a vinyl-containing polyorganosiloxane, a polyorganosiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, a platinum-containing catalyst and a finely divided silica filler by including in said composition from 0.05 to 10%, based on the weight of said composition, of a polyorganosiloxane wherein each molecule contains at least 0.5% by weight of hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: The adhesion of self-bonding, low modulus, one package, room temperature vulcanizable silicone compositions to a variety of substrates is effectively promoted by incorporation in the silicon composition, before curing, of a small effective amount of an adhesion promoting composition comprising at least one maleamidylalkyltrialkoxysilane or maleamidylalkyltriacyloxysilane compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is divalent alkylene of from 2 to 6 carbon atoms and R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are, independently, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkanoyl.

Abstract: A process for producing a shelf-stable catalyst component for a room temperature vulcanizable silicone rubber composition comprising (a) mixing a organopolysiloxane fluid with first from 1 to 15 percent by weight of the total amounts of the following ingredients (1) an alkyl silicate cross-linking agent (2) a catalytic promoter which is a tin salt and (3) a self-bonding additive which is nitrogen-functional self-bonding additive until there is a uniform mixture; (b) adding to the mixture from 10 to 250 parts of filler and mixing the ingredients to a uniform mixture wherein the mixture is heated at a temperature of at least 100.degree. C. for at least 1 hour so as to drive off moisture and form a stable base mixture and then adding to the stable base mixture the rest of the cross-linking agent, the catalytic promoter and the shelf-bonding additive to form a self-stable uniform mixture.

Abstract: Oligomers of low molecular weight polydiorganosiloxanes, polydiorganocyclosiloxanes, or mixtures are polymerized in the presence of acidic or neutral reinforcing fillers. Trifluoromethane sulfonic acid is used as the polymerization catalyst. The method can also include endblocked polydiorganosiloxane to control the molecular weight of the silicone polymer in the silicone polymer-filler produced. The method combines the oligomer and filler, heats to from about 70.degree. to 150.degree. C., adds catalyst, adjusts temperature, and polymerizes the mixture, then inactivates with a Lewis base such as calcined magnesium oxide. The non-crepeing silicone polymer-filler mixture which is the product of the method is usable as electrical insulation grease, or as a reinforced polymer mixture useful in producing silicone elastomers. The mixture can be mixed with curing agents to produce heat curable and moisture curable elastomeric compositions.

Abstract: A method of polymerizing hydroxyl-endblocked polydiorganosiloxane in the presence of filler, including acidic filler such as fumed silica, through the use of basic diorganosilanolates as catalysts is claimed. Preferred diorganosilanolates are tetra-n-butylphosphonium dimethylsilanolate and potassium dimethylsilanolate. The silicone polymer-filler mixture produced is useful in silicone greases and elastomers. Methods of combining the silicone polymer-filler mixture with various curing agents to yield curable compositions are claimed.

Abstract: A process for producing a shelf-stable catalyst component for a room temperature vulcanizable silicone rubber composition comprising (a) mixing a organopolysiloxane fluid with first from 1 to 15 percent by weight of the total amounts of the following ingredients (1) an alkyl silicate cross-linking agent (2) a catalytic promoter which is a tin salt and (3) a self-bonding additive which is nitrogen-functional self-bonding additive until there is a uniform mixture; (b) adding to the mixture from 10 to 250 parts of filler and mixing the ingredients to a uniform mixture wherein the mixture is heated at a temperature of at least 100.degree. C. for at least 1 hour so as to drive off moisture and form a stable base mixture and then adding to the stable base mixture the rest of the cross-linking agent, the catalytic promoter and the shelf-bonding additive to form a self-stable uniform mixture.

Abstract: Elastomeric materials which are formed by curing a mixture of a carboxylic acid and/or a natural oil containing a carboxyl group and an amino alkyl dimethylpolysiloxane having alkoxy functional groups are disclosed. Curing is preferably effected by heating, generally for 24 or more hours depending on the materials used, their thickness and the desired transparency. The materials may optionally contain fillers to enhance strength. Incorporation of a fragrance in the elastomeric materials renders them useful as pomanders. The elastomers also have utility as shock cushions and coatings.

Abstract: A flowable, room temperature vulcanizable silicone composition is obtained by mixing 100 parts by weight of hydroxyl endblocked polydiorganosiloxane, 0 to 150 parts by weight of a nonacidic, nonreinforcing filler, 2 to 20 parts by weight of methylvinyldi-(epsilon-caprolactamo)silane and 0.25 to 7 parts by weight of an aminoxysilicon compound having 3 to 10 aminoxy groups per molecule. The composition cures on exposure to moisture to a low modulus silicone elastomer which is useful as a sealant for horizontal joints such as in highways or outdoor patios.

Abstract: A self-bonding additive for a dimedone functional one-component RTV in which the self-bonding agent is a dialkoxydisilylether functional silane.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel room temperature-curable composition based on a polyoxyalkylene polyether, e.g. polyoxypropylene, admixed with a curing agent which is very stable when kept in a dry atmosphere or in a hermetically sealed condition but is readily cured when exposed to atmospheric air containing moisture into a rubber-like elastomer. The polyoxyalkylene polyether is terminated at both molecular chain ends with organosilyl groups having alkenyloxy groups bonded to the silicon atoms and can be prepared by the addition reaction of an allyl-terminated polyoxyalkylene polyether with an organosilane or organopolysiloxane compound having at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom and at least one silicon-bonded alkenyloxy group in a molecule in the presence of a platinum catalyst.