Abstract: Room temperature curable silicon group-containing polymer compositions comprising (A) a reactive silicon group-containing polymer obtained through a reaction between a polyoxypropylene polyol and a y-isocyanate propyltrialkoxysilane, (B) a curing catalyst, and (C) amino group-substituted alkoxysilane or a hydrolyzed and condensed product of an amino group-substituted alkoxysilane.

Abstract: Solid compositions of organosiloxane block copolymers are disclosed having a tensile strength greater than 1.0 MPa and a % elongation at break greater than 40%. The organosiloxane block copolymers comprise: 40 to 90 mole percent disiloxy units of the formula [R12SiO2/2] 10 to 60 mole percent trisiloxy units of the formula [R2SiO3/2] 0.5 to 35 mole percent silanol groups [?SiOH] where R1 is independently a C1 to C30 hydrocarbyl, R2 is independently a C1 to C20 hydrocarbyl, wherein; the disiloxy units [R12SiO2/2] are arranged in linear blocks having an average of from 10 to 400 disiloxy units [R12SiO2/2] per linear block, the trisiloxy units [R2SiO3/2] are arranged in non-linear blocks having a molecular weight of at least 500 g/mol, and at least 30% of the non-linear blocks are crosslinked with each other, each linear block is linked to at least one non-linear block, and the organosiloxane block copolymer has a molecular weight (Mw) of at least 20,000 g/mole.

Abstract: Provided are a curable composition for semiconductor encapsulation which produces a cured product that is excellent in heat resistance, electrical insulation properties at high temperatures, flexibility and heat cycle resistance, and a semiconductor device encapsulated by curing this curable composition. Specifically, there is provided a curable composition for semiconductor encapsulation containing, as component (A), a particular SiH group-containing siloxane compound; as component (B), a particular vinyl group-containing siloxane compound; as component (C), a compound having at least three SiH groups or at least three vinyl groups; and as component (D), a hydrosilylation catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are self-crosslinking compositions containing a hydrosilation catalyst and the reaction product of a mixture comprising (i) a resinous copolymer having both silicon-bonded hydrogen and silanol groups, and (ii) one or more vinyl-functional polyorganosiloxanes. These compositions have stable post-cure adhesive properties and are suitable for use in electronic applications.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition that can be used as a sealant or a bonding agent for optical semiconductor elements and comprises at least the following components: (A) an alkenyl-containing organopolysiloxane that comprises constituent (A-1) of an average compositional formula and constituent (A-2) of an average compositional formula; (B) an organopolysiloxane that contains silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms and comprises a constituent (B-1) containing at least 0.5 wt. % of silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms and represented by an average molecular formula, constituent (B-2) containing at least 0.5 wt. % of silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms and represented by an average compositional formula, and, if necessary, constituent (B-3) of an average molecular formula; and (C) a hydrosilylation-reaction catalyst. The composition can form a cured body that possesses long-lasting properties of light transmittance and bondability, and relatively high hardness.

Abstract: A curable composition contains (A) a polyorganosiloxane base polymer having an average per molecule of at least two aliphatically unsaturated organic groups, optionally (B) a crosslinker having an average per molecule of at least two silicon bonded hydrogen atoms, (C) a catalyst, (D) a thermally conductive filler, and (E) an organic plasticizer. The composition can cure to form a thermally conductive silicone gel or rubber. The thermally conductive silicone rubber is useful as a thermal interface material, in both TIM1 and TIM2 applications. The curable composition may be wet dispensed and then cured in situ in an (opto)electronic device, or the curable composition may be cured to form a pad with or without a support before installation in an (opto)electronic device.

Abstract: The general field of the invention is that of airbags. The invention relates to a process for improving the tear strength and the combing strength of coated fabrics intended for uses in the field of inflatable bags using a silicone composition comprising an additive containing a polyorganosiloxane resin (V) and a calcium carbonate. After coating the composition onto the fabric supports and curing, the coated supports not only have optimum adhesion and crease resistance properties, but also have good properties in terms of combing strength and tear strength.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mold release agents. More particularly, it relates to a two-component, high gloss, semi permanent water-based mold release agent.

Abstract: To provide a glass substrate with protective glass which suppresses formation of microscopic scratches on the back surface of the glass substrate in the production process for a display device, and which prevents a strength decrease in the process or formation of etch pits after a chemical etching treatment; a process for producing a display device by using the glass substrate with protective glass; and a double-sided removable resin sheet for the glass substrate with protective glass. A glass substrate with protective glass, which comprises a glass substrate and a protective glass plate laminated on each other, and which is characterized in that the glass substrate and the protective glass plate are laminated by a double-sided removal resin sheet.

Abstract: To provide a modified polymer substrate that has both excellent releasability from an accretion adhering to a surface of the substrate and functions for intended use other than releasability, and to provide a method for producing the modified polymer substrate. A modified polymer substrate (1) includes a polymer substrate (2) containing an organic component having unsaturated carbon-to-carbon double bonds, and an organic group having a functional group (R1) arranged to provide functions to a surface of the polymer substrate, wherein the organic group is bonded to the surface of the polymer substrate via an isocyanuraic acid backbone by bringing a treatment solvent (3) that contains (a) a trichloroisocyanuric acid and (b) a compound having an unsaturated carbon-to-carbon double bond and an organic group having a functional group (R1) arranged to provide functions to the surface of the polymer substrate into contact with the surface of the polymer substrate.

Abstract: A process for producing a polymer includes mixing (A) a polysiloxane compound and (B) a polycarbosilane compound in the presence of a catalyst, water, and an organic solvent, and heating the mixture.

Abstract: White particles for display including at least one of a chain or cyclic polysilane compound having a polysilane structure represented by the following Formula (I) or a halogen-substituted compound thereof: wherein in Formula (I), A represents a phenyl group, B represents an alkyl group or a phenyl group, and n represents an integer of from 5 to 1000.

Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to optical elements, which can be modified post-manufacture such that different versions of the element will have different optical properties. In particular, the present invention relates to lenses, such as intraocular lenses, which can be converted into aspheric lenses post-fabrication. Also, the present invention relates to a method for forming aspheric lenses post-fabrication.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to silicon-based prepolymers. The disclosed prepolymers exhibit satisfactory solubility in aqueous solutions or hydrophilic solutions and can overcome undesirable shrinkage, expansion, and related problems possessed by conventional silicone monomers and related conventional polymerization techniques by producing hydrogels from a crosslinkable prepolymer. Also disclosed are polymers and molded articles produced from the disclosed prepolymers, which attain a satisfactory oxygen permeability. Also disclosed are methods for producing the disclosed prepolymers. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to materials which are based on organosilicon compounds, are storable with exclusion of water and are crosslinkable to elastomers on ingress of water at room temperature, which comprise organic acids and basic nitrogen or basic phosphorus, to processes for preparation thereof and to moldings produced therefrom.

Abstract: Moisture-curable organosilicon compositions which are storable in the absence of water, and crosslinkable on admission of water at room temperature to give elastomers, are based on organosilicon compositions containing: (A) compounds of the formula A-[(CR12)b—SiRa(OR2)3-a]x??(I), (B) an organosilicon compound having basic nitrogen and (C) compounds of the formula R3—NH—C(?O)—C(?O)—NH—R3, and??(II) optionally, further additives.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for improving the fire resistance of a thermoplastic or thermoset organic polymer composition, characterised in that an alkoxysilane containing at least one organic nitrogen-containing group and an alkoxysilane or silicone resin containing at least one group selected from phosphonate and phosphinate groups are added to a thermoplastic or thermosetting organic polymer composition and heated in the presence of moisture to cause hydrolysis and siloxane condensation of the alkoxysilane or alkoxysilanes. The alkoxysilanes, or alkoxysilane(s) and silicone resin, of the invention are particularly effective in increasing the fire resistance of polycarbonates and blends of polycarbonate with other resins such as polycarbonate/ABS blends.

Abstract: A curable polyorganosiloxane composition for use in an LED or optical lens, including: (A) an alkenyl group-containing polyorganosiloxane which contains a (A1) branched polyorganosiloxane including an SiO4/2 unit and an R3SiO1/2 unit, and optionally an R2SiO unit and/or an RSiO3/2 unit, wherein at least three R per molecule are vinyl groups, and optionally (A2) a linear polyorganosiloxane having R bonded to a silicon atom, wherein at least two R per molecule are vinyl groups, wherein 100 mol % or more of the R present in components (A1) and (A2), excluding alkenyl groups, are methyl groups; (B) a polyalkylhydrogensiloxane including an SiO4/2 unit and an R3(CH3)2SiO1/2 unit, the polyalkylhydrogensiloxane having the formula [R3(CH3)2SiO1/2]8[SiO4/2]4 or [R3(CH3)2SiO1/2]10[SiO4/2]5, wherein each R3 represents a hydrogen atom, and (C) a platinum-vinylsiloxane complex. The composition having desirable light transmission properties, and is unlikely to suffer yellowing due to exposure to heat.

Abstract: The present invention is a siloxane-based resin composition including a siloxane-based resin and an imidosilane compound having a specific structure. Moreover, the present invention is a siloxane-based resin composition including a siloxane-based resin which is a reactive product to be obtained by hydrolyzing an alkoxysilane compound and an imidosilane compound having a specific structure and then making the resulting hydrolysate undergo a condensation reaction. According to the present invention, it is possible to form a cured film excellent in adhesion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a contamination inhibitor containing at least one polyorganosiloxane that has silicon-bonded functional groups and that has a number average molecular weight of 3,000 to 500,000 in terms of standard polystyrene as determined by gel permeation chromatography and a silicon-bonded functional group equivalent (a number average molecular weight per mol of the silicon-bonded functional groups) of 3,000 to 500,000 on average. The contamination inhibitor of the present invention can effectively prevent or reduce adhesion of adhering substances on the surface of a substrate even under high temperature conditions, and exhibits superior stability, since the modified silicone having functional groups is used.

Abstract: An antifouling condensation curing organopolysiloxane composition is prepared by premixing a part or all of (A) a diorganopolysiloxane free of a reactive group with a part or all of (B) silica to form a premix, then mixing the premix with the remainder of (A) and (B), (C) a base diorganopolysiloxane, and (D) a silane. The composition has a good balance of low viscosity and high thixotropy, can be thickly coated in a single pass, and cures into a coating having rubber strength and surface smoothness and exhibiting satisfactory antifouling property over a long period of time.

Abstract: A curable composition that includes (A) a silane compound copolymer that includes a specific repeating unit, (B) a silane coupling agent having a reactive cyclic ether structure, and (C) a curing agent so that the mass ratio “(A):((B)+(C))” of the silane compound copolymer (A) to the silane coupling agent (B) and the curing agent (C) in total is 95:5 to 70:30, a cured product obtained by curing the curable composition, and method for using of the curable composition as an optical device-securing adhesive or an optical device sealing material, are disclosed. The curable composition produces a cured product that does not show coloration (i.e., does not show a deterioration in transparency) even when exposed to high-energy light or subjected to a high temperature, exhibits excellent transparency for a long time, and has high adhesion even at a high temperature.

Abstract: Silicone-polyether block copolymers are disclosed, having the average formula: R4R12Si(OR52Si)m{[R2O(CqH2qO)pR2R12Si(OR52Si)k]nR2O(CqH2qO)pR2R12Si)m}hOSiR12R4 wherein R1 is C1-C10 hydrocarbyl; R2 is C1-C10 hydrocarbylene; R3 is R1 or H; R4 is —R2—NR32 or —R2—NR3—R2—NR32; R5 is R1 or R4; h is 1 to 100; k is 2 to 500; m is 2 to 500; n is 0 to 30; p is 2 to 120; and q is 2 to 4. The silicone-polyether block copolymers comprise two terminal amine functionalities and may comprise varying degrees of pendent amine functionality. In a method for synthesizing linear silicone-polyether block copolymers of the above formula, a reaction mixture is formed by combining a polyether, an organosilicon component, an endblocking agent, and a catalyst. Thereupon, the reaction mixture is heated to produce a silicone-polyether block copolymer having at least one pendent amine functionality and a number-average molecular weight from 2000 to 500,000.

Abstract: An addition curable self-adhesive silicone rubber composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least two alkenyl groups, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least three SiH groups, (C) an aromatic ring-free organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least two SiH groups, and (F) an addition reaction catalyst, with a SiH/alkenyl molar ratio ranging from 0.8 to 5.0, is briefly moldable and cures to various metals and organic resins.

Abstract: A silicone resin composition includes (1) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenylsilyl groups in one molecule, (2) an organopolysiloxane having at least two hydrosilyl groups in one molecule, (3) a hydrosilylation catalyst, and (4) a curing retarder, wherein the curing retarder contains tetraalkylammonium hydroxide.

Abstract: An adhesion promoter for a hot melt adhesive or a pressure sensitive adhesive prepared by admixing a silane composition with an aqueous buffer solution, where the silane composition includes at least two silane compounds. The adhesive is able to bind at very low surface free energy substrates, such as Xerographic prints contaminated by silicone fuser oil. The hot melt adhesive maintains a substantially stable viscosity at temperature ranging from about 100° C. to about 200° C.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane is prepared by hydrolysis and polycondensation of an organosilicon compound in the presence of a liquid hydrolytic condensation catalyst which is separable. The organopolysiloxane contains a high proportion of cyclic polysiloxanes and has a sharp molecular weight distribution due to minimized monomer and polymer contents.

Abstract: A premixed composition is formed from modified polyacrylate polymer, silicone emulsion, one or more amine compounds, and silane, that cures rapidly to form a composition that can be used as a grout or coating. The premixed composition includes a latex resin including an acrylic-based polymer, a silicone emulsion, one or more amine compounds, and a silane, and optionally various fillers, pigments, and adjuvants. These components in the proper proportions form a stable viscous suspension that can be floated into tile joints, and cleaned from an adjacent tile surface. The composition rapidly cures to form a hard mass that is resistant to abrasion, in both dry and wet conditions, is color consistent, and is resistant to staining.

Abstract: Aqueous silicone emulsions are disclosed containing a phenyl silsesquioxane resin, an alkoxysilane, a hydroxy terminated polydialkylsiloxane, and an emulsion of an aminofunctional polysiloxane. The silicone emulsions are useful for imparting water repellency to various surfaces, and in particular, inorganic building surfaces.

Abstract: Siloxane-containing reactive compounds contain moisture-curable alkoxy-silane functional end groups and also contain fluorocarbon-containing segments. The siloxane-containing and fluorocarbon-containing reactive compounds may be prepared from siloxane-containing and fluorocarbon-containing oxamide compounds or amine compounds. Siloxane-containing and fluorocarbon-containing polymers may be prepared from the reactive compounds by reaction with water. The siloxane-containing and fluorocarbon-containing polymers may be release materials or adhesives.

Abstract: A premixed composition is formed from modified polyacrylate polymer, silicone emulsion, and silane, that cures rapidly to form a composition that can be used as a grout or coating. The premixed composition includes a latex resin including an acrylic-based polymer, a silicone emulsion, and a silane, and optionally may include various fillers, pigments, and adjuvants. These components in the proper proportions form a stable viscous suspension that can be floated into tile joints, and cleaned from an adjacent tile surface. The composition rapidly cures to form a hard mass that is resistant to abrasion, in both dry and wet conditions, is color consistent, and is resistant to staining.

Abstract: A self-adhesive silicone rubber composition includes a silicone rubber forming base and at least one adhesive agent mixed in the silicone rubber forming base prior to curing of the silicone rubber forming base.

Abstract: A hybrid siloxane polymer, an encapsulant, and an electronic device, the hybrid siloxane polymer including a linear first siloxane resin including moieties represented by the following Chemical Formulas 1a and 1b, the first siloxane resin including double bonds at both terminal ends thereof, and a second siloxane resin having a reticular structure:

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: A curable silicone composition comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane that is represented by a specific average unit formula and that has at least two of the aforementioned epoxy-functional monovalent organic groups in each molecule; (B) a diorganosiloxane represented by the general formula: A-R5—(R42SiO)mR42Si—R5-A, wherein R4 is substituted or unsubstituted mono-valent hydrocarbon group that does not contain an aliphatically unsaturated bond, R5 is a divalent organic group, A is a siloxane residue with a specific average unit formula, and m is an integer with a value of at least 1; and (C) a curing agent for epoxy resin, exhibits excellent handling and curing characteristics and that cures to give a cured product that exhibits excellent flexibility and adhesiveness.

Abstract: A coating composition and process for generating transparent, near-transparent, and semi-transparent super-hydrophobic coatings on surfaces having a contact angle of greater than 165 degrees. The composition comprises hydrophobic nanoparticles of silsesquioxanes containing adhesion promoter groups and low surface energy groups.

Abstract: A silicone resin composition includes a cage octasilsesquioxane; a polysiloxane containing alkenyl groups at both ends containing an alkenyl group having the number of moles smaller than the number of moles of the hydrosilyl group of the cage octasilsesquioxane; a hydrosilylation catalyst; a hydroxyl group-containing polysiloxane, organohydrogenpolysiloxane, or a polysiloxane containing alkenyl groups at side chain.

Abstract: A method for activating silicone rubber surfaces comprising steps of: i) swelling at least the surface of the silicone rubber matrix with a silicone rubber swelling solvent; ii) treating the silicone rubber matrix during or after the swelling with a solution comprising at least a reactive silane, the reactive silane comprising: a) at least one Si—C bond and; b) at least one hydrolytically labile bond linked to at least one of the Si atoms present in the reactive silane and; c) at least one functional group F1 connected via a Si—C bond to the same or an other Si atom present in the reactive silane, the functional group comprising electrophilic and/or nucleophilic moieties, and/or at least one functional group F2 connected via a Si—C bond to the same or an other Si atom present in the reactive silane comprising moieties which become electrophilic or nucleophilic moieties by a mechanism selected from the group consisting of ring opening of a cyclic structure, hydrolysis, displacement or by a migration reaction;

Abstract: A multi part hydrosilylation curable silicone elastomer composition comprising (i) an organopolysiloxane comprising at least two unsaturated groups and having a viscosity of at least 1,000 mPas at 25° C.; (ii) inorganic filler having a hydrophilic surface; (iii) a filler treating agent comprising an organopolysiloxane comprising at least 2 hydroxy or otherwise hydrolysable groups, or a mixture thereof and having an average degree of polymerization of from 2 to 50; (iv) an organohydrogensiloxane having an average of greater than two silicon bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule having a viscosity of up to about 10 PaS at 25° C.; (v) a hydrosilylation catalyst; and/or a treated filler obtained by the reaction of (ii) and (iii) above characterized in that the filler treating agent (iii) and/or treated filler is packaged separately from organohydrogensiloxane (iv) prior to curing.

Abstract: A surface treatment process comprises (a) providing at least one substrate having at least one major surface; (b) combining (1) at least one curable oligomeric or polymeric polysilazane comprising at least one chemically reactive site, and (2) at least one fluorochemical compound comprising (i) at least one organofluorine or heteroorganofluorine moiety that comprises at least about six perfluorinated carbon atoms, and (ii) at least one functional group that is capable of reacting with the polysilazane through at least one of the chemically reactive sites; (c) allowing or inducing the polysilazane and the fluorochemical compound to react to form at least one curable organofluorine-modified polysilazane; (d) applying the curable organofluorine-modified polysilazane or its precursors to at least a portion of at least one major surface of the substrate; and (e) curing the curable organofluorine-modified polysilazane to form a surface treatment.

Abstract: This invention relates to silicon compositions particularly useful for the production of anti-fouling varnishes that can be applied to flexible or bulk supports. In particular, embodiments of the invention are directed to cross-linkable silicone composition that is cross-linkable by polyaddition and includes at least two inter-reactive polyorganosiloxane (POS) species (A) and (B) in the presence of a metal catalyst (C) in order to allow cross-linking by polyaddition; and optionally at least one particulate component (D); at least one cross-linking inhibitor (E); optionally at least one solvent (F), optionally at least one adhesion promoter (G); and optionally at least one functional additive (H) for imparting specific properties.

Abstract: A silicon-containing polymer which is represented by general formula (5) below and has a weight-average molecular weight in the range from 500 to 500,000: (In the formula, A2 is an organic group of 2-10 carbons, having a carbon-carbon unsaturated group; R3 is an alkylene group of 1-20 carbons, a bivalent aromatic group of 6-20 carbons, or a bivalent alicyclic group of 3-20 carbons; n is 0 or 1; R4 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1-10 carbons (R4 in one molecule may be the same type or a combination of two or more different types.); each of x and y is a positive number; each of w and z is 0 or a positive number; 0?z/(w+x+y)?2; and 0.01?y/(w+x)?5), and the heat-resistant resin composition comprising the silicon-containing polymer.

Abstract: A composition for preparing curable organofluorine-modified polysilazanes comprises (a) at least one curable oligomeric or polymeric polysilazane comprising at least one chemically reactive site; and (b) at least one fluorochemical compound comprising (1) at least one organofluorine or heteroorganofluorine moiety, and (2) at least one functional group that is capable of reacting with the curable oligomeric or polymeric polysilazane through at least one of the chemically reactive sites of the polysilazane. The curable organofluorine-modified polysilazanes can be prepared by combining the components of the composition and allowing or inducing the components to react.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for preparing a nanoparticle filled nanocomposite material, the method including the steps of providing a plurality of nanoparticles. attaching a first layer of organic ligand to the nanoparticle via a phosphate or phosphonate linkage, covalently attaching a second layer of matrix compatible polymer to said first layer of organic ligand to produce modified nanoparticles, providing a polymer matrix and dispersing the modified nanoparticles in the polymer matrix, wherein the dispersement of the modified nanoparticles into the polymer matrix results in a nanocomposite material, and wherein the modified nanoparticles are modified such that the first layer is proximal to the nanoparticle and the second layer is distal to the nanoparticle. Also within the scope of the invention are modified nanoparticles, alternative nanocomposite materials and methods of making the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for a thermosetting silicone resin, including: (1) an organopolysiloxane having a silanol group at an end thereof; (2) an alkenyl group-containing silicon compound; (3) an epoxy group-containing silicon compound; (4) an organohydrogensiloxane; (5) a condensation catalyst; (6) a hydrosilylation catalyst; and (7) a silica particle, in which the (7) silica particle has a 50% volume cumulative diameter of from 2 to 50 ?m, a content of particles having a particle size of 1 ?m or less of 15% by number or less and a content of particles having a particle size of 60 ?m or more of 15% by number or less.

Abstract: A curable silicone composition comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane that is represented by the average unit formula: (R13SiO1/2)a(R22SiO2/2)b(R3SiO3/2)c(SiO4/2)d (wherein R1, R2, and R3 are each independently selected from substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon groups and epoxy-functional monovalent organic groups, with the proviso that at least 20 mole % of R3 are aryl groups, and a, b, c, and d are numbers that satisfy 0?a?0.8, 0?b?0.8, 0.2?c?0.9, 0?d<0.8, and a+b+c+d=1), and that has at least two of the aforementioned epoxy-functional monovalent organic groups in each molecule; (B) a compound that has a group capable of reacting with the epoxy group; (C) a cure accelerator; and (D) a thermally conductive filler, has excellent handling characteristics and that cures rapidly to give a cured product that is highly thermally conductive, very flexible, highly adhesive, and very flame retardant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid crystal aligning agent containing a radiation sensitive polyorganosiloxane which is obtained by reacting at least one selected from the group consisting of a polyorganosiloxane having a recurring unit represented by the following formula (1), a hydrolysate thereof and a condensate of the hydrolysis with a cinnamic acid derivative having at least one group selected from the group consisting of a carboxyl group, a hydroxyl group, —SH, —NCO, —NHR (R is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms), —CH?CH2 and —SO2Cl: (in the formula (1), X1 is a monovalent organic group having an epoxy group, and Y1 is a hydroxyl group, an alkoxyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms or an aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms).

Abstract: An article of manufacture comprising (i) at least one metal foil substrate; (ii) a coating layer on at least a portion of at least one side of the metal foil substrate wherein the coating layer comprises (a) a condensation cured silicone resin composition and (b) silica nanoparticles.

Abstract: Provided is a liquid silicone rubber coating composition with a viscosity at 25° C. of 10,000 to 100,000 mPa·s, comprising: (A) (A-1) a substantially straight chain organopolysiloxane containing alkenyl groups only at both molecular chain terminals, and (A-2) a substantially straight chain organopolysiloxane containing an average of at least two alkenyl groups, only at non-terminal molecular chain positions, within each molecule, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing an average of at least two hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms within each molecule, (C) an addition reaction catalyst, and (D) an adhesion improver, as well as an air bag with a rubber coating layer comprising a cured product of such a composition. Also provided is an air bag with a rubber coating layer comprising a cured product of such a composition. The liquid silicone rubber coating composition can be used without dissolution in an organic solvent, and displays excellent adhesion to fiber and excellent rubber strength.

Abstract: A room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition is provided. The composition contains a diorganopolysiloxane having at least two groups represented by the following formula (1): per molecule as its main component. In the formula, X is —R?d—NH— or —R?d—S—, R is a substituted or unsubstituted C1-12 monovalent hydrocarbon group, R? is a C1-8 divalent hydrocarbon group, Y is a hydrolyzable group, b is 2 or 3, and d is 0 or 1. The composition has excellent room temperature curability, and the cured product has excellent moisture resistance. The composition is useful as an adhesive or sealant used at a site where hardness, water resistance, and moisture resistance are required, and in particular, for an adhesive in construction applications and electric and electronic applications where steam resistance and water resistance are required.