Abstract: A novel organofunctional silane for use in binding agent compositions employed in foundry sands and the cores and molds made therefrom. The novel organofunctional silane is characterized in that it contains at least one sterically hindered hydrocarbon group and has attached to the silicon atom a nitrogen containing group via a carbon-silicon bond.

Abstract: A cross-linked optical siloxane polymer having a group for modifying a refractive index of the polymer which is introduced in a side chain of the polymer by a hydrosilyl reaction of one of the following systems:(1) a compound (A) having a carbon-carbon unsaturated bond and a group for modifying a refractive index, and a siloxane polymer (B) having a silicon hydride group wherein the molar ratio of the silicon hydride group to the carbon-carbon unsaturated bond is more than 1, and(2) a compound (A') having a silicon hydride group and a group for modifying a refractive index, and a siloxane polymer (B') having a carbon-carbon unsaturated bond wherein the molar ratio of the carbon-carbon unsaturated bond to the silicon hydride group is more than 1,the polymer being cross-linked by a hydrosilyl reaction of the unreacted silicon hydride groups of the silixane polymer (B) with a compound (C) having at least two carbon-carbon unsaturated bonds when the system (1) is used, or by a hydrosilyl reaction of the unreacted

Abstract: A resinous composition for coating use which is obtained by the reaction of base resin having both hydroxyl and carboxyl groups with an organopolysiloxane resin and with an alkylene imine compound in any successive order. The invention also provides a coating composition containing as resinous vehicle the abovesaid silicon and alkylene imine modified resin or a combination of silicon modified resin and polyalkylen imine. The present coating composition is characterized by having excellent recoatability and weathering resistance.

Abstract: A process for producing a highly water-absorbing polymer, which comprises treating a water-absorbing polymer containing a carboxyl group and/or a carboxylate group with a silane coupling agent in the presence of water.

Abstract: An elastomeric copolymer of an aromatic vinyl compound and butadiene prepared by a solution polymerization method, which has a glass transition temperature of not less than -50.degree. C. and contains polymer chains modified with a trifunctional or tetrafunctional coupling agent, and which contains not less than 3% by weight to less than 23% by weight, based on the whole polymer chains, of polymer chains having a molecular weight of at least 5 times a molecular weight corresponding to a peak appearing on the low molecular weight side of a high performance liquid chromatogram of the elastomeric copolymer. The elastomeric copolymer has an excellent processability and shows a low rolling resistance and a high wet grip characteristic when used as a rubber component in tires.

Abstract: A crosslinkable copolymer is prepared by the copolymerization of a first ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a second monomer substituted by a vinyl-containing cyclic organosilicon group such as ##STR1## in which Vi and Me denote vinyl and methyl groups, respectively. When such a copolymer is admixed with a crosslinking agent such as an organic peroxide and shaped with heating, the crosslinkable copolymer is crosslinked so that the shaped article is imparted with greatly improved properties.

Abstract: A modified silica material which comprises silica covalently bonded to a synthetic polymer, the synthetic polymer being made from (a) a polymerizable compound capable of being covalently coupled directly to said silica, and (b) one or more polymerizable compounds containing (i) an ionizable chemical group, (ii) a chemical group capable of transformation to an ionizable chemical group, (iii) a chemical group capable of causing the covalent coupling of the compound (b) to an affinity ligand or a biologically active molecule or (iv) a hydrophobic compound.

Abstract: Melt processable pseudointerpenetrating polymer networks (pseudo- or semi-IPNs) of silicones in thermoplastic matrices and methods of producing same are provided by vulcanizing the silicones within the matrices. The silicone component of the network is preferably the reaction product of a polymeric hydride group - containing silicone and a polymer containing at least one unsaturated group, preferably a vinyl group. The polymer containing unsaturated groups may be a silicone polymer also, or may be a non-silicone polymer such as a styrene, butadiene or urethane polymer or copolymer. Depending on certain parameters chain-extended (thermoplastic) or cross-linked (thermosetting) compositions are produced.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ungelled acrylic resin composition containing an acrylic polymer having in a molecule thereof at least one group containing a silicon atom selected from: ##STR1## wherein each R independently is selected from the group of moieties consisting of Y, hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 group joined to Si through an Si-C linkage, and OR.sup.7 in which R.sup.7 represents alkyl having at least 4 carbon atoms, aryl, alkylaryl, arylalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, or alkyloxyalkyl, wherein Y represents an easily hydrolyzable group.The acrylic resin composition, contains an amount of easily hydrolyzable Y moieties such that the ratio of the number of grams of the ungelled acrylic resin composition to equivalent of easily hydrolyzable Y moieties in the ungelled acrylic resin composition is in a range of from 40 to 667.

Abstract: Water-curable compositions, based on thermoplastic polymers having pendant thereto hydrolyzable silane moieties and metal carboxylate silanol condensation catalysts, which can be water cured in a relatively short period of time to crosslinked products characterized by an excellent balance of commercially acceptable properties. The compositions of this invention are particularly useful as extrudates about wires and cables.

Abstract: A novel styrene copolymer having a functional group, i.e. silyl group on the para-position of the aromatic ring, useful as a functional polymer, is provided. An effective process for the production thereof comprises contacting a random or block copolymer of p-methylstyrene and .alpha.-methylstyrene with an organolithium compound to lithiate partly the p-methyl group in the copolymer and then reacting the lithiated copolymer with a silicon compound represented by the general formula (R.sup.1)(R.sup.2)(R.sup.3)SiX wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are, same or different, alkyl groups with 1 to 6 carbon atoms or alkenyl groups with 2 to 6 carbon atoms, at least one of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 being an alkenyl group, and X is a halogen atom.

Abstract: The molecular weight distribution of polytetrahydrofuran which has been obtained by polymerization of tetrahydrofuran using a cationic catalyst is narrowed by a process in which the polytetrahydrofuran is heated at from 80.degree. to 280.degree. C. in the presence of a bleaching earth or a zeolite as a catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer with ethylenic unsaturations incorporating silylmetallocene groups, a process for the manufacture of these polymers and a propellant composition having the polymer of the invention as a binder.The polymer of the invention incorporates ethylenic unsaturations, to at least some of which there are added silylmetallocene groups of formula ##STR1## in which M denotes a transition metal such as, for example, iron, the radicals R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 being hydrocarbon radicals. The polymer may be a hydroxytelechelic or carboxytelechelic polybutadiene. This modified polymer is employed as a binder in composite propellant compositions, thus making it possible to solve the problem related to the migration of the combustion catalyst.The invention has application particularly in the field of solid propulsion.

Abstract: A resin composition which comprises a coupling agent in an amount of about 0.5 part by weight to about 50 parts by weight against 100 parts by weight of a copolymer composed of an aminoalkyl acrylate and/or aminoalkyl methacrylate and an ethylenically unsaturated monomer.The resin composition excels, as compared with the conventional ones, in terms of any properties to be developed toward a wide range of various substrates inclusive of inorganic materials and plastic materials, such as adherence, water resistance, weathering resistance and yellowing resistance, and consequently are advantageously used in such fields as coatings, adhesives and printing ink.

Abstract: Polyfunctional acyl silanes of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed as novel crosslinking agents. Composition and processes involving the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for the production of semifinished products and/or molded components from polypropylene by grafting thereto an alkoxysilane compound in the presence of an organic peroxide involves mising the polypropylene, the silane compound, and the peroxide and subsequently plasticizing and extruding at a temperature of about 170.degree.-240.degree. C. The process utilizes an essentially isotactic homopolymer of propylene with a density of about 0.90-0.91 g/cm.sup.3 and a melt index MFI (#.degree. C./5 kp) of smaller than 0.7 g/10 min, preferably smaller than 0.1 g/10 min, and with a molecular weight higher than 5.multidot.10.sup.5. An initially non-crosslinked semifinished product is obtained.

Abstract: A chromatographic resolving agent made of silica gel chemically bonded with an optically active polymer having either an asymmetric carbon atom in the main chain or molecular dissymmetry causing a helical structure of the main chain thereof.

Abstract: Perfluoroalkyl alkylene substituted polydienes are described which are obtained by addition of perfluoroalkyl-alkylene thiols to polydienes and which are useful as hard, oil- and water repellent coatings on metal, paper, wood, glass ceramics, textiles or leather.

Abstract: Metals from groups I and II are commonly used to catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. The polymers formed in such polymerizations are terminated with the metal used to catalyze the polymerization and are sometimes referred to as living polymers. Such polymers can be crosslinked to produce a polymeric network by utilizing the process of the present invention. More specifically, the present invention discloses a process for endlinking a living polymer comprising reacting the living polymer which is metal terminated with a halogenated silicon containing compound to produce a polymer which is terminated with halogenated silicon moieties; followed by reacting that polymer with a tertiary alcohol to produce a polymer which is terminated with hydroxy silyl moieties. The polymer which is terminated with hydroxy silyl moieties can then be endlinked into a network polymer that contains siloxane linkages by simply heating it.

Abstract: The base material for silance grafting is to be a mixture of at least 50% of a polyolefin (compound A) and of not more than 50% of a different polymer or elastomer serving as property modifier (compound B). The compound A is silane grafted separately or together with compound B. The grafted material is extruded around a conductor or a tube followed by crosslinking in the presence of moisture.

Abstract: A silicon-containing step ladder polymer comprising a unit represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## a unit represented by the following general formula (II): ##STR2## and a unit represented by the following general formula (III): ##STR3## where R.sup.1 represents a hydrocarbon or fluorine-substituted hydrocarbon group, R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or a trialkyl siloxy group, and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 which may be identical or different with each other represent individually hydrocarbon or fluorine-substituted hydrocarbon groups, the molar ratio of the unit (I) to the unit (II) is between 5:1-100:1 and the molar ratio of the unit (III) to the total amount of the unit (I)+unit (II) is between 1:5-1:100, as well as a process for producing such polymer.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to water curable polymers of an azide sulfonyl silane and a substantially linear, low pressure ethylene polymer which are resistant to water and electrical treeing and can be used as coverings, such as insulation, about wires and cables.

Abstract: A method of preparing a polar thermoplastic resin having improved resistance to gas permeability is disclosed wherein a blend of the resin and coarse mica flakes having an average particle size of less than about 100 mesh is prepared, the blend being prepared under mixing conditions which impart a shear force to the mica flakes sufficient to delaminate the flakes into individual platelets, substantially increasing the original aspect ratio of the flakes whereby an increase in the gas barrier properties of the resin is attained greater than that attained with fine mica flakes having an average particle size greater than about 100 mesh.

Abstract: Isobutylene copolymers, cross-linkable under ambient humidity conditions, characterized by the presence of pendant functions containing a silyl radical, are prepared by a process comprising the preliminary formation of new copolymers of isobutylene with a triene containing a system of two conjugate double bonds in position 1,3 and at least one other double bond of vinyl type, followed by the silylation of the polymers thus produced by means of a silicon derivative chosen from those of formula (I) or (II): ##STR1##

Abstract: A metallic base paint comprising a blend consisting essentially of (A) a silyl group containing vinyl type resin having a backbone substantially comprising a polyvinyl type polymer chain and containing at least one silicon atom attached to a hydrolyzable group at a terminal or in a side chain in its molecule; (B) metal powder; and one or more of the following: (C) acrylic resin; (D) cellulosic compound; (E) reactive silicon compound. This paint can be cured at low temperatures, with setting time, and provides a coated surface of uniform metallic luster.

Abstract: The disclosure of this application is directed to water-curable, azide sulfonyl silane modified, alkylene-alkyl acrylate copolymers which are particularly useful as coverings about wires and cables providing insulation or jacketing thereon having improved elongation properties.

Abstract: A primer composition for fluorocarbon polymer coatings which cures at ambient temperatures and contains a fluorocarbon polymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene and has a weight average molecular weight of about 50,000-300,000;a metallic oxide such as magnesium oxide which is an acid acceptor andan amino alkyl alkoxy silane; preferably, the primer contains a reinforcing pigment such as titanium dioxide;The primer is used in combination with fluorocarbon polymer coatings to provide corrosion and abrasion resistant coatings for equipment used in chemical plants, oil refineries, oil drilling platforms, and for the interior of smoke stacks of large utility companies.

Abstract: A diene rubber composition comprising as a main rubber component an elastomeric polymer having a glass transition temperature of not less than -50.degree. C. selected from the group consisting of a butadiene homopolymer and a copolymer of butadiene and an aromatic vinyl compound, said elastomeric polymer being one prepared by a solution polymerization method and not less than 40% by weight to less than 65% by weight of the polymer chains thereof being branched polymer chains formed by coupling the polymer molecules with each other with a trifunctional or tetrafunctional coupling agent. The composition has excellent rolling resistance characteristic, wet grip characteristic, processability, tear strength and tackiness, and is suitable particularly for use in the tread portion of tires.

Abstract: The solvent resistance, flexibility and hardness of various hydroxylated polymers is enhanced by crosslinking with alkyl silicates or their hydrolyzed condensates.

Abstract: A one-pack type of curable composition comprising a blend consisting essentially of a silyl group containing resin having a backbone substantially comprising a vinyl type polymer chain and containing at least one silicon atom attached to a hydrolyzable group at a terminal or in a side chain of its molecule, a curing catalyst, and a solvent. This composition has excellent storage stability, excellent workability, excellent weather resistance, and excellent weather resistance after coating and curing, and high hardness of the coated surface after curing.

Abstract: Mica-reinforced polyolefinic compositions including from 30 to 90% by weight of polyolefin, from 70 to 10% by weight of mica and from 0.01 to 7% by weight, referred to the weight of the polyolefin and of the mica, of a maleammic acid or of a maleammic silane.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for preparing a polyolefin cross-linked by silane linkage by contacting a polyolefin modified with silane with water in the presence of a silanol condensation catalyst, the improvement comprising said polyolefin modified with silane being a reaction product produced by reacting an ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer having a density of from 0.850 to 0.910 with a silane compound in the presence of a free radical generating agent, said ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer being prepared by copolymerizing ethylene with an .alpha.-olefin having 3 to 12 carbon atoms in a vapor phase with substantially no solvent present and in the presence of a catalyst comprising an organoaluminum compound and a solid substance containing magnesium, and a metal selected from the group consisting of titanium, vanadium and mixture thereof.

Abstract: Haze-free, clear, impact-resistant resinous copolymers are produced by coupling polymer-lithium with a mixture of coupling agents wherein one is a lactone such as butyrolactone and the other is a halo-silane such as phenyltrichlorosilane. The combination of coupling agents reduces haze, yet maintains clarity and impact resistance of the resulting coupled polymer.

Abstract: A rubber composition containing a phyllosilicate mineral filler is disclosed.

Abstract: A curable composition which comprises (A) a silyl group containing vinyl resin which has a main chain consisting essentially of vinyl polymer and has in one molecule at least one silicon atom connected to a hydrolyzable group on the terminal or side chain, (B) a tin compound, and (C) an amine or a mixture of two or more amines having in one molecule at least one silicon atom connected to a hydrolyzable group. The composition is useful as a coating material, adhesive, sealant, paints, and the like.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel means for solving the problem of poor adhesion between the surface of a substrate of a metal or a plastic resin, e.g. polycarbonate resin, and a cured coating film of an organopolysiloxane formed thereon to impart good surface properties, e.g. hardness and weathering resistance, to the substrate surface by use of an adhesion improver as a primer which comprises a copolymer of an organosilicon compound having a hydrolyzable group and an ethylenic unsaturation in the molecule, glycidyl methacrylate and an organic monomer, e.g. methyl methacrylate and vinyl acetate, a reaction product of an aminoalkyl-containing organosilane compound and an acid anhydride and, optionally, an ultra-violet light absorber in a limited proportion.

Abstract: A marine antifouling coating composition comprises an acrylic resin such as methyl methacrylate in the range of from 6 to 20% by weight, a polysiloxane having substituted thereon tributyltin moieties that are toxic to marine organisms. The polysiloxane is in the range of from 7 to 25% by weight. The acrylic resin and polysiloxane are dissolved in a solvent in the range of from 18 to 52% by weight with the balance of the composition in the range of from 10 to 65% by weight being primarily conventional marine paint and toxicant agents for augmenting action of the tributyltin polysiloxane. Copper or copper salts that are effective for inhibiting growth of marine organisms and facilitating release of toxins can also be included.

Abstract: Lithium metal-terminated polymers of one or more alkadienes and of one or more monoalkenyl arenes are coupled by reaction with a coupling agent of the general formula(R.sub.1 O).sub.3 Si -R.sub.2 -O-R.sub.2 -Si--O-R.sub.1).sub.3where R.sub.1 is an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is an alkyl group of 2 to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Complex compositions that comprise a cation guest and a polymer host are provided. The polymer host contains one or more cation-complexing segments that contain hetero atoms in a polydentate complexing array. At least two of the hetero atoms in the cation complexing segment comprise a cyclic ether selected from tetrahydrofuran 2,5-diyl units and tetrahydropyran 2,6-diyl units.

Abstract: Copolymers having a backbone of alternating polymer block and silicon units are described. The copolymers exhibit fire retardant properties.

Abstract: A highly branched copolymer particularly suitable for forming pressure sensitive adhesives prepared in the presence of specified amounts of tert-butylchloride. Conjugated diene monomers are copolymerized with monovinylaromatic monomers in the presence of an organolithium initiator and a suitable amount of tertiary butylchloride. The holding power of adhesives prepared thereby is greatly increased.

Abstract: Dispersants which improve the gloss of acrylic paints are prepared by reacting the isocyanate groups of monomeric polyisocyanates or isocyanate acrylate polymers with (1) fatty amines, (2) lower alkylamines or alkanolamines and (3), optionally, aminosilanes. A formula for the dispersants may be written as: ##STR1## isocyanate residue, A is fatty amine residue with a=20-80, B is lower alkylamine or alkanolamine residue with b=80-20, and C is aminosilane residue with c=0-40, the sum of a+b+c=100, the (mole) percentage of isocyanate groups replaced.

Abstract: A paint comprising a silyl group containing vinyl resin having a main chain comprising substantially vinyl polymer and copolymerized with maleic anhydride, wherein the resin has at least one silyl group bonded to a hydrolyzable group, and contains 0.1 to 20% by weight of the copolymerized maleic anhydride. The resin has a molecular weight of 300 to 30,000. A method of manufacturing such a resin is disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure of application is directed to water-curable, amino silane modified alkylene-alkyl acrylate copolymers, free of halide salts and halide ions, which can be extruded about electrical conductors to provide improved insulation thereon.

Abstract: There are disclosed monofunctional and polyfunctional aliphatic oxycarbonylsulfenyl chlorides having general utility as crosslinking, coupling and chemical modification agents for olefin containing polymers, particularly unsaturated rubber hydrocarbon elastomers.

Abstract: A continuous solution polymerization process for polymerizing conjugated dienes alone or with a copolymerizable monovinylarene in the presence of a gel inhibitor employing a first stirred reactor in series with a following plug-flow tube reactor.

Abstract: A composition comprising (a) an organic compound having at least one hydrolyzable silyl group and (b) an organic amine and/or an alkali metal hydroxide. The composition is curable upon exposure to moisture, and has superior properties, such as hardness, toughness and stain resistance, when used for example as a coating. The composition can be utilized as a coating material.

Abstract: Lithium metal-terminated polymers of one or more alkadienes and of one or more monoalkenyl arenes are coupled by reaction with a mixture of two different coupling agents having different functionality.

Abstract: Ambient temperature curable compositions comprising a hydroxyl containing organic polymer and an aminoorganosilicon acylamino compound, said compositions being useful as protective coating compositions.

Abstract: A process for preparing a foamed and crosslinked polyethylene resin shaped article having improved heat-sealability, which comprises melt-kneading (a) a silane-modified polyethylene resin, (b) a heat-decomposable blowing agent, (c) a silanol condensation catalyst, and (d) an organic peroxide at a temperature lower than the decomposition temperature of the heat-decomposable blowing agent (b), shaping the mixture, and heating the resulting foamable and crosslinkable shaped articles to the decomposition temperature of the heat-decomposable blowing agent or to a higher temperature thereby to foam and crosslink it; and a foamable and crosslinkable polyethylene resin composition used therefor.