Abstract: A composition of matter comprising:(a) about 60 to about 99 parts by weight of a curable epoxypolyorganosiloxane;(b) about 1 to about 40 parts by weight of a crosslinkable silicone hydride resin having no epoxy functionality; and(c) about 0.1 to about 5 parts by weight of an curing agent, which, upon exposure to actinic radiation is capable of curing components (a) and (b);wherein the total amount of components (a) and (b) is 100 parts by weight and wherein said composition demonstrates surface release properties when coated and cured onto a substrate is provided. The composition is particularly useful in articles of manufacture where release properties are desired.

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: Improved two component polymerizable polyorganosiloxane compositions are described, particularly for use in making dental impressions, having improved tear strength and wettability. Improved tear strength results from inclusion of a quadri-functional polysiloxane having a vinyl content of 0.16 to 0.24 m-mole/g. Working time is maintained by including sufficient amounts of a retarder composition that delays onset of the vinyl polymerization. Wettability is improved by including a surfactant resulting in a surface contact angle with water at three minutes of less than 50.degree.. The surfactant chosen has an HLB of 8-11, such that the wetting contact angle is achieved within less than two minutes and remains wetting throughout the working time of the impression taking, substantially improving impression quality.

Abstract: A high-consistency organosiloxane composition comprising fluorinated and non-fluorinated polyorganosiloxanes, which upon the addition of suitable cure components can be cured to form elastomers having improved tear strength and good resistance to hydrocarbon oil weep. The present composition comprises a reinforcing silica filler that has been treated with a tetraalkyldisilazane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organopolysiloxane resin solutions which contain 1-alkenes and are free from aromatic hydrocarbons, processes for their preparation and their use in organopolysiloxane compositions from which it is possible to produce coatings which repel tacky substances.

Abstract: What is discussed herein is a silicone water-based emulsion mold release agent characterized by the fact that its principal ingredient is the condensation reaction product of a diorganopolysiloxane having the general formula ##STR1##

Abstract: A platinum group-metal curing liquid silicone rubber compositions having improved physical properties such as tear and heat-aging, especially at durometers below about 35 and above about 65. The present inventors have unexpectedly discovered that the addition of diorganohydrogensiloxy end-blocked polydiorganosiloxanes and triorganosiloxy end-blocked polydiorganosiloxanes having a viscosity greater than about 10 Pa.cndot.s at 25.degree. C. to liquid silicone rubber compositions can provide for the described improved properties.

Abstract: A dental impression composition for use in the preparation of the oral tissue models comprising a dimethicone-based polysiloxane polyester polymer having terminal fluorinated alkoxy substituents such that the fluorine content of the polysiloxane polyester is in the range from about 5% to about 30% by weight, and having the general formula A--?--B--C--!.sub.x --A, wherein x is an integer greater than 1; A is a fluorinated alkoxy group having the formula F.sub.3 C(CF.sub.2).sub.n (CH.sub.2).sub.m O-- wherein n is an integer from 3 to 17 and m is an integer from 2 to 4; B is a diacid; and C is a dimethicone-based polysiloxane copolyol having the formula:Me.sub.3 Si--?--OSiMeR.sup.1 --!--?--OSiMeR.sup.1 --!.sub.o --?--OSiMeR--!.sub.q --OSiMe.sub.3wherein Me is methyl, R is methyl or phenyl, o is an integer in the range from 1 to 19, q is an integer in the range from 0 to 200, and R.sup.1 is a polyoxyalkylene substituent having the formula--(--CH.sub.2).sub.3 --(DO).sub.a (EO).sub.b (FO--).sub.

Abstract: Disclosed is a curable resin composition which can be applied for various uses such as top-coating compositions for cars, coating compositions for exterior walls of constructions, heat-resistant coating compositions, adhesives, ink compositions, compositions to be infiltrated into fibers and paper, and surface-treating compositions. The composition comprises (A) a resin obtained by condensation of a polymer having both a hydrolyzable silyl group and a particular functional group except such a hydrolyzable silyl group, and a particular polysiloxane, and (B) a compound capable of reacting with the functional group existing in the resin (A).

Abstract: There is disclosed a silicone rubber powder prepared from a curable silicone composition, said powder comprising a polyorganosiloxane drain having at least one silicon-bonded polyoxyalkylene group of the formula--R.sup.1 (OR.sup.2).sub.m OR.sup.3wherein R.sup.1 is an alkylene radical, R.sup.2 is an alkylene radical, R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl radicals and m is an integer having a value of 2 to 100. The rubber powder is preferably prepared by curing the above silicone composition to form a cured silicone rubber and then pulverizing the silicone rubber.

Abstract: Novel rubber-modified rigid silicone resins a novel method of making the same are disclosed. The resins are the copolymerized reaction product of (A) an organosilicon composition selected from the group consisting (I) an organosilicone resin, (II) hydrolyzable precursors of (I), and an hydrolyzate of (II) and (B) an silicone rubber. In the method of the invention, the copolymerization step is carried out in an organic solvent, preferably utilizing a relatively weak condensation catalyst. Thereafter, the solution is devolatilized and the composition cured by heating.

Abstract: Improved two component polymerizable polyorganosiloxane compositions are described, particularly for use in making dental impressions, having improved tear strength and wettability. Improved tear strength results from inclusion of a quadri-functional polysiloxane having a vinyl content of 0.16 to 0.24 m-mole/g. Working time is maintained by including sufficient amounts of a retarder composition that delays onset of the vinyl polymerization. Wettability is improved by including a surfactant resulting in a surface contact angle with water at three minutes of less than 50.degree.. The surfactant chosen has an HLB of 8-11, such that the wetting contact angle is achieved within less than two minutes and remains wetting throughout the working time of the impression taking, substantially improving impression quality. A low viscosity impression material is provided and includes a base component and a catalyst component. Both components are siloxane-based materials.

Abstract: A thermal transfer image-receiving sheet having a dye-receiving layer, which is excellent in reaction rate of a release agent, coating strength of a release layer and releasability from a thermal transfer sheet. The thermal transfer image-receiving sheet comprises a substrate sheet and a dye-receiving layer provided on at least one surface of the substrate sheet, wherein the dye-receiving layer contains a release agent mixture comprising an addition-polymerizable silicone and a hydrogen-modified silicone or wherein the dye-receiving layer has on its surface a release layer comprising an addition-polymerizable silicone and a hydrogen-modified silicone. The present invention relates also to a process for producing the above thermal transfer image-receiving sheets.

Abstract: Epoxy-polysiloxane polymer compositions of this invention are prepared by combining a resin component with a hardener component. The resin component comprises a non-aromatic epoxy resin ingredient and a polysiloxane ingredient. The hardener component comprises an amine and optionally an organotin catalyst. The composition can also include aggregates, pigments, and other additives depending on the particular end use. The composition is prepared using a sufficient amount of water to promote hydrolysis of the polysiloxane and the polycondensation of the silanols produced by such hydrolysis. In its cured form, the epoxy-polysiloxane composition exists as a uniformly dispersed arrangement of linear epoxy chain fragments that are cross-linked with a continuous polysiloxane polymer chain, thereby forming a non-interpenetrating polymer network chemical structure that has substantial advantages over conventional epoxy systems.

Abstract: Functional mixed polyorganosiloxanes, well suited for formulation into curable release compositions, notably for paper, comprise the same or different recurring structural units of the formula (I):R.sub.a Y.sub.b X.sub.c SiO.sub.(4-a-b-c)/2 (I)in which the radicals R are each an alkyl, vinyl, aryl or aralkyl radical, at least 80% of the radicals R being methyl radicals, the radicals X are each H or a reactive polar functional group devoid of the heteroatoms nitrogen and sulfur, the radicals Y are at least C.sub.4 alkenyl or alkenyloxy radical containing at least one site of ethylenic unsaturation at a polymer chain end or along the polymer chain, a, b and c are equal to 0, 1, 2 or 3, and a+b+c=0, 1, 2 or 3, with the proviso that the number of SiO.sub.

Abstract: A fluorescent polymer having the moiety ##STR1## is disclosed. R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are H.sub.1 alkyl, or aromatic. R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 are aromatic. A preferred fluorescent composition may be formed by combining the fluorescent polymer with a second polymer, such as polystyrene or polysilystyrene.

Abstract: The present invention is hydrophobic organosilicate-modified silica gels and a method for their preparation under neutral conditions. The method comprises two steps, where in the first step the pH of an organosilicate-modified silica hydrosol is adjusted with a base to within a range of about pH 3 to pH 7 to facilitate formation of an organosilicate-modified silica hydrogel. In the second step the organosilicate-modified silica hydrogel is contacted with an organosilicon compound in the presence of a catalytic amount of a strong acid to effect hydrophobing of the organosilicate-modified silica hydrogel to form a hydrophobic organosilicate-modified silica gel having a surface area within a range of about 100 m.sup.2 /g to 850 m.sup.2 /g in the dry state.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane resin powders having a mean particle diameter (median value d.sub.50,3) of from 70 to 300 .mu.m and a proportion of resin particles having a diameter <45 .mu.m of less than 5 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the organopolysiloxane resin powder.

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: Organosiloxane compositions curable to silicone elastomers having improved weep properties are described. The compositions include an alkenyl-containing polydiorganosiloxane, an organohydrogensiloxane, a platinum-group metal catalyst and a MQ-type resinous organosiloxane copolymer having at least one fluorine atom-containing group per molecule; and a silicone elastomer prepared from such composition. A method of minimizing the leakage of a hydrocarbon fluid from a container using the silicone elastomer is also described.

Abstract: A composition comprising the hydrosilylation addition product of a linear alkenyl functionalized polyorganosiloxane and an M.sup.H Q resin and a low molecular weight silicone when subjected to shearing provides for components in personal care formulations that have improved spreadability and substance.

Abstract: Novel crosslinkable compositions are described, comprising (A) organopolysiloxanes containing aliphatically unsaturated hydrocarbon radicals, comprising;(a) at least one unit, per molecule, of the formula ##STR1## in which A is a radical of the formula--(OSiR.sup.1 R.sup.2).sub.z --(OSiR.sub.2).sub.x --Y--SiR.sub.2 O.sub.1/2,R is identical or different and is a monovalent, aliphatically saturated or aromatic hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 12 carbon atoms per radical,R.sup.1 is a radical of the formula --OSiR.sub.2 --Y--SiR.sub.2 O.sub.1/2,R.sup.2 has the meaning of R, R.sup.1 or R', where R' is a monovalent, aliphatically saturated or aromatic hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 12 carbon atoms per radical, which contains one or more heteroatoms chosen from the group consisting of O, S, N, Si and Ti,Y is a divalent hydrocarbon radical of the formula --CH.sub.2 CHR.sup.5 (--R.sup.4).sub.v --, in whichR.sup.

Abstract: Organosiloxane compositions curable to silicone elastomers having improved weep properties are described. The compositions include an alkenyl-containing polydiorganosiloxane, an organohydrogensiloxane, a platinum-group metal catalyst and a MQ-type resinous organosiloxane copolymer; and a silicone elastomer prepared from such composition. A method of a minimizing the leakage of a hydrocarbon fluid from a container using the silicone elastomer is also described.

Abstract: Novel methods for the preparation of polymers useful as precursors to ceramic materials by catalytic activation of Si--H bonds are disclosed. The methods comprise reacting, in the presence of a catalyst effective to activate Si--H bonds, Si--N bonds, or both, and/or a reactive solvent, a polymer in the form of a polysilane, polysilazane, polysiloxane or polycarbosilane with a reactant having the structural formula R--X--H, wherein X is NR' or O, R is H, organic, silyl, siloxyl, silazanyl or carbosilyl and may contain at least one additional X--H group, and R' is H, amino, silyl or silazanyl, to produce a modified polymer containing at least one Si--X bond. Polymers produced by these methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A one-part type radiation curable silicone composition capable of curing at an ordinary temperature is provided. The silicone composition comprises an unsaturated group-containing polyorganosiloxane and a polysilane in which at least one at least two silicon atoms are bonded to each other and which has at least one polyorganosiloxane group in a side chain thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel silicate group-containing polyimide which is excellent in mechanical properties, heat resistance and electrical properties and has an excellent film forming ability. Further, the present invention provides a film-formable heat resistant material having an excellent solvent resistance, elasticity and adhesive property. The silicate group-containing polyimide has a repeated unit represented by the following Formula (1): ##STR1## wherein Ar.sub.1 represents a tetravalent organic group; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each are a single bond or represent an alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a phenylene group; R.sub.3 to R.sub.7, R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 each represent a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sub.8 represents an ethylene group or an alkylene group having 3 to 6 carbon atoms; m and n represent independently an integer of 1 to 10; and k represents an integer of 0 to 2.

Abstract: A refractive index modulation element made of a refractive index modulation material. The refractive index can be thermally modulated. The refractive index modulation material can be a silicone resin represented by the following formula R.sub.n SiO.sub.(4--n)/2,where the average value of n is 0.5 to 3 and where K is an aliphatic or aromatic group with 1 to 18 carbon atoms or other functional group. The silicone resin has a spectral transmission factor that on average is higher than 80%, within the wavelength range of 350 nm to 1,600 nm, and a refractive index temperature dependence of -0.001/.degree.C. to -0.00005/.degree.C.

Abstract: Cross-liked resins exhibiting a high level of optical transparency and little variation of refractive index with temperature are prepared using mixtures of two organosiloxane resins in combination with a reinforcing silica filler. The types and relative concentrations of hydrocarbon radicals in the resins are within specified limits to obtain the required optical properties and each resin contains groups that react with groups on the other resin to form a crosslinked network.

Abstract: The introduction of a novel curable resin composition that is characterized by the ability to cure at temperatures at or above its melting-initiation temperature through the rapid, hydrosilylation-based formation of a crosslinked structure. Said curable resin composition comprising(A) an acrylic resin that has at least 2 silicon-bonded alkenyl groups in each molecule and a melting-initiation temperature of at least 40.degree. C.;(B) an acrylic resin that has at least 2 hydrosilyl groups in each molecule and a melting-initiation temperature of at least 40.degree. C., in a quantity that yields a value from 1:0.3 to 1:30 for the molar ratio of silicon-bonded alkenyl groups in component (A) to silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in component (B); and(C) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst in sufficient quantity to cure the composition.

Abstract: Solventless silicone resins, which exhibit a high degree of reconstitution, are produced in forms such as powders and flakes. The degree of reconstitution is judged by the fact that silicone resin/fluid alloys produced therefrom exhibit only a minor shift in T.sub.g, the glass transition temperature, in comparison to analogous alloys produced from solvent dispersed (virgin) resin. Resin, and preferably virgin resin, is dispersed in a volatile liquid dispersant and blended with a nonvolatile silicone fluid. Thereafter, the volatile liquid dispersant is removed by means such as spray-drying or evaporation, resulting in the solventless resin forms of the invention.

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: Solventless, thermoplastic silicone pellets are prepared blending silicone resins (A) of the MQ-type and with predominantly linear silicone fluids (B), such as polydimethylsiloxane liquids and gums, to substantially homogeneity. The blends are heated to a predetermined compression-forming temperature, compression-formed to a densified mass and shaped into a pellet form. The composition of the pellets is balanced such that the pellets exhibit plastic flow at the predetermined compression-forming temperature and resist agglomeration at temperatures at or below a predetermined maximum storage temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crosslinkable compositions are described, containing(1) organosilicon compounds which have radicals containing aliphatic carbon-carbon multiple bonds, and(2) organosilicon compounds having Si-bonded hydrogen atoms, or(3) organosilicon compounds where radicals with aliphatic carbon-carbon multiple bonds and Si-bonded hydrogen atoms are present in the same compound,(4) catalysts which promote the addition of Si-bonded hydrogen onto aliphatic multiple bond, and(5) agents which retard the addition of Si-bonded hydrogen onto aliphatic multiple bond at room temperature, of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are identical or different and are a hydrogen atom or a monovalent, substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 12 carbon atoms per radical,R.sup.

Abstract: Aqueous emulsions comprising(1) an organopolysiloxane with SiC-attached vinyl groups in the terminal units,(2) an organopolysiloxane with at least 3 Si-attached hydrogen atoms,(3) a catalyst promoting the addition of Si-attached hydrogen to aliphatic multiple bonds,(4) an organosilicon adhesion promoter,(5) a silicone resin,(6) an emulsifier and(7) water.

Abstract: Release modifier composition useful in release coating compositions comprising a fluorosilicone compound having perfluoroalkyl groups and at least three silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms and a MQ resin having at least one alkenyl group.Release coating compositions comprising the release modifier compositions and a method for modifying the release force of release coating compositions is also claimed.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an dual-cure silicone adhesive composition that is extrudable and flowable at room temperature in the absence of a solvent comprising (A) 40 to 95 parts of an alkenyl functional siloxane resin said resin containing 0.01 to 22 wt% alkenyl functionality; (B) 0.5 to 20 parts of a SiH containing polyorganosiloxane having an average of at least 1.7 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule and having a viscosity of 0.8 to 2,000 mm.sup.2 /s; (C) a silane represented by monomers of the formula R.sup.1.sub.4-y Si(OR.sup.2).sub.y or oligomeric reaction products thereof; (D) a hydrosilylation catalyst in sufficient quantity to promote curing of said composition; (E) a moisture curing catalyst to promote the moisture initiated reaction of the alkoxy radicals; (F) optionally, 0.1 to 70 parts of a polydiorganosiloxane having at least two ethylenically or acetylenicaly unsaturated groups per molecule and having a viscosity of 100 to 80,000 mm.sup.

Abstract: This invention pertains to an addition-curable silicone adhesive composition that is extrudable and flowable at room temperature in the absence of a solvent comprising (A) 40 to 95 parts of an alkenyl functional siloxane resin consisting essentially of R.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 siloxane units and SiO.sub.4/2 siloxane units, wherein R is a monovalent hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; there being from 0.5 to 1.5 R.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 units for every SiO.sub.4/2 units; said resin containing 0.01 to 22 wt % alkenyl functionality; (B) 0.5 to 10 parts of an SiH containing polyorganosiloxane having an average of at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule and having a viscosity of 0.8 to 2,000 mm.sup.2 /s; (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst in sufficient quantity to promote curing of said composition; (D) optionally, up to 70 parts of a polydiorganosiloxane having at least two ethylenically or acetylenically unsaturated groups per molecule and having a viscosity of 100 to 80,000 mm.sup.

Abstract: The present invention provides crosslinkable compositions comprising(A) an organosilicon compound having radicals containing aliphatic carbon-carbon multiple bonds,(B) an organosilicon compound having Si-bonded hydrogen atoms,(C) a catalyst which promotes the addition of Si-bonded hydrogen onto aliphatic multiple bond, and optionally(D) an agent which retards the addition of Si-bonded hydrogen onto aliphatic multiple bond at room temperatureand to the use of the crosslinkable compositions for producing coatings which repel tacky substances.The present invention also relates to organosilicon compounds having Si-bonded hydrogen atoms, and to a process for their preparation.

Abstract: There is provided a curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane containing, in its molecule, at least two groups represented by the general formula (1):CH.sub.2 .dbd.CH--(CH.sub.2).sub.a --(OC.sub.b H.sub.2b).sub.c --O--(1)wherein a is an integer of 1 to 8, b is an integer of 2 to 4, and c is an integer of 0 to 3; (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing, in its molecule, at least two hydrogen atoms each bonded to a silicon atom; (C) an addition-reaction retarder; and (D) a platinum family metal catalyst. The composition is fast in curing speed and superior in curing stability.

Abstract: Carbonate and hydroxy carbamate functionalized silicones and a process for their preparation are described. Hydroxy carbamate functionalized silicones are useful in personal care and cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates more specifically to silicone compositions which can be crosslinked into an adhesive gel by hydrosilylation at room temperature, as well as to the gels thus obtained. One of the objects of the invention is to produce, easily and rapidly, gels having viscoelastic qualities, low-temperature physical stability and adhesion properties.This objective is achieved by virtue of the compositions comprising:a polyorganosiloxane POS (I) of the SiVi type (Vi=vinyl);a POS (II) of the SiH type;an extender POS (III) of the .alpha.,.omega.-hydrogen, SiH type; and, optionally, a diluent POS (IV) of the polydimethylsiloxane type; where ##EQU1## Application: protection of electronic equipment (potting), adhesives, prostheses.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composition of the addition curing type containing an organopolysiloxane having at least two aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon groups in a molecule, silica, an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, a platinum catalyst, and a liquid organopolysiloxane blocked with a (CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 unit at either end, having a monovalent hydrocarbon group (exclusive of an aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon group) attached to a silicon atom, provides a composition heat curable to a silicone rubber having improved weathering and tracking resistance and thus useful for high-voltage electrical insulators. Also, a silicone rubber composition containing an organopolysiloxane, an inorganic filler and an organic peroxide is improved by using as the organopolysiloxane one or more organopolysiloxanes of the formula: R.sup.6.sub.f SiO.sub.(4-f)/2, and blending therein aluminum hydroxide.

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: A modified hydrogen silsesquioxane (HSQ) precursor is disclosed, along with methods for depositing such a precursor on a semiconductor substrate and a semiconductor device having a dielectric thin film deposited from such a precursor. The method comprises coating a semiconductor substrate 10, which typically comprises conductors 12, with a film of a modified HSQ film precursor. The HSQ film precursor comprises a hydrogen silsesquioxane resin and a modifying agent, preferably selected from the group consisting of alkyl alkoxysilanes, fluorinated alkyl alkoxysilanes, and combinations thereof. The method further comprises curing film 14, wherein the inclusion of the modifying agent inhibits oxidation and/or water absorption by the film during and/or after curing. It is believed that the modifying agent modifies film surface 16 to produce this effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ablator composition for providing ablation protection. The ablator composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a mixture of vinyl-containing organopolysiloxanes, the mixture containing 50-80 wt. % of a diorganopolysiloxane which contains vinyl groups and 20-50 wt. % of a silicone resin which contains vinyl groups; an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing in one molecule thereof at least three hydrogen atoms which are directly bonded to silicon atoms thereof; a catalyst which is at least one selected from the group consisting of metallic platinum and platinum compounds; up to 150 parts by weight of silica microballoons; and at least one selected from the group consisting of up to 15 parts by weight of quartz glass fibers and up to 15 parts by weight of carbon fibers. An ablator material prepared by curing the ablator composition has a low surface recession rate even under a condition of a high heating rate such as about 4 MW/m.sup.

Abstract: An optically clear platinum-group metal curable liquid silicone rubber composition having good physical properties. The composition comprises a vinyldimethylsiloxy-terminated polydimethyl(diphenyl)siloxane copolymer comprising about 1 to 20 mole percent diphenylsiloxy units and having a viscosity within a range of about 20,000 mPa.multidot.s to 100,000 mPa.multidot.s at 25.degree. C., vinyldimethylsiloxy-terminated polydimethyl(diphenyl)siloxane copolymer comprising about 1 to 20 mole percent diphenylsiloxy units and having a viscosity within a range of about 50 mPa.multidot.s to 10,000 mPa.multidot.s at 25.degree. C. and optionally comprising up to about 3 mole percent vinyldimethylsiloxy units, a treated reinforcing silica filler, and curing agents.

Abstract: Improved two component polymerizable polyorganosiloxane compositions are described, particularly for use in making dental impressions, having improved tear strength and wettability. Improved tear strength results from inclusion of a quadri-functional polysiloxane having a vinyl content of 0.16 to 0.24 m-mole/g. Working time is maintained by including sufficient amounts of a retarder composition that delays onset of the vinyl polymerization. Wettability is improved by including a surfactant resulting in a surface contact angle with water at three minutes of less than 50.degree.. The surfactant chosen has an HLB of 8-11, such that the wetting contact angle is achieved within less than two minutes and remains wetting throughout the working time of the impression taking, substantially improving the impression making process.

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: A resin composition which comprises:(A) from about 99.5 to about 70 percent by weight, based on the total weight of components (A) and (B), of a poly(arylene sulfide) having a melt viscosity of from about 300 to about 8,000 poise at 1,200 sec.sup.-1 and 310.degree. C.;(B) from about 0.5 to about 30 percent by weight, based on the total weight of components (A) and (B), of a substantially non-functionalized, emulsion cured silicone rubber which is the condensation product of (i) an organopolysiloxane having at least two active hydrogen functional groups per molecule, and (ii) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, said silicone rubber being melt dispersable with the poly(arylene sulfide); and(C) from about 0.1 to about 2.0 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of components (A), (B) and (C) combined, of an aminosilane, wherein said composition has been prepared by combining components B and C with component A in the absence of a dispersion medium.

Abstract: A method and composition for improving the impact resistance of thermoplastics is disclosed. An impact resistant thermoplastic is formed by forming a silicone containing thermosetting component, compounding it with a thermoplastic to form a silicone-thermoplastic mixture, disposing a catalyst on the mixture, and activating the catalyst while compounding the mixture with a thermoplastic. The silicone containing thermosetting component includes a first silicone compound containing hydride groups and a second silicone compound containing unsaturated groups. Activating the catalyst, preferably a platinum complex, causes the thermosetting component to cure, creating a silicone-thermoplastic semi-interpenetrating polymer network having higher impact resistance than the unmodified thermoplastic.