Abstract: A three-stage process for the continuous preparation of RTV-1 compositions comprises, in a first step, preparing a raw mixture of &agr;,&ohgr;-dihydroxypolydiorganosiloxane, filler and, if desired, further constituents, in a second step, freeing the raw mixture of gas inclusions under reduced pressure and, if desired, mixing it with further constituents and, in a third step, mixing the degassed raw mixture with a crosslinker, a condensation catalyst and, if desired, additional constituents not yet added in the first and second steps.

Abstract: An organofunctional cocyclic siloxane, i.e., a dialkyl, alkyl aminoalkyl cocyclic siloxane, is used to prepare copolymeric siloxane fluids, copolymeric siloxane gums, and terpolymeric siloxanes via three polymerization techniques. In one embodiment, the dialkyl, alkyl aminoalkyl cocyclic siloxane is polymerized using a bulk polymerization technique. In another embodiment, the dialkyl, alkyl aminoalkyl cocyclic siloxane is polymerized using an emulsion polymerization technique. In an additional embodiment, the dialkyl, alkyl aminoalkyl cocyclic siloxane is polymerized using a microemulsion polymerization technique. The dialkyl, alkyl aminoalkyl cocyclic siloxane most preferred is a dimethyl, methyl aminoalkyl cocyclic siloxane.

Abstract: This invention relates to a radiation curable silicone coating composition comprising an alkoxylated resin-polymer organosilicone network containing radiation curable functionality and a cationic photoinitiator. The radiation curable silicone compositions of this invention are useful as fast curing low and high release coating compositions which are especially suitable for release of pressure sensitive adhesives.

Abstract: A condensation curable coating composition comprises the following and any reaction product thereof: (A) a room temperature vulcanizable polyorganosiloxane composition; and (B) a marine foul release-enhancing proportion of at least one organic compatible silicone fluid free from silanol groups and being capable of blooming to the surface of a cured product of component A.

Abstract: A method for producing polysilanes comprising subjecting a dihalosilane of the general formula (wherein m is 1 to 3; R represents hydrogen atom, alkyl group, aryl group, alkoxy group, amino group or silyl group and two Rs are the same or different in case of m=1, four Rs are the same or at least two of them are different in case of m=2 and six Rs are the same or at least two of them are different in case of m=3; X represents halogen atom) to the action of Mg or Mg alloy in an aprotic solvent in the presence of Li salt and metal halide, thereby producing polysilane represented by the general formula (wherein R is as defined above corresponding to the starting material; n is 2 to 1000).

Abstract: A process for producing an organosilicon resin is disclosed. The process includes the steps of equilibrating a mixture of silane compounds of Si(OR.sup.3).sub.4 wherein R.sup.3 's are a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 Si(OR.sup.4).sub.3 wherein R.sup.2 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and R.sup.4 's are a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and R.sup.1.sub.3 SiX wherein X is an --OH group, an --OSiR.sup.1.sub.3 group or a hydrolyzable group, and R.sup.1 's are a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; adding water to the product of the equilibration reaction to carry out hydrolysis reaction; and adding an aqueous alkali to the product of the hydrolysis reaction to carry out condensation reaction. The organosilicon resin obtained is well dispersible in a resin premix containing a polyol, a blowing agent, a catalyst and a foam stabilizer, and also is highly hydrophobic and low reactive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making a silicone polyether comprising (I) reacting a mixture comprising an olefin functional polyether, an organohydrogensiloxane, and a homogeneous transition metal hydrosilylation catalyst, and (II) subjecting the product of (I) to hydrogen gas. The method of this invention reduces the amount of olefinic species present which are precursors to odorous compounds. Thus the method of this invention reduces the amount of odor in the silicone polyether product. These odors are objectionable, particularly in personal care applications.

Abstract: This invention is a silicone oil gel composition which is comprised of a silicone block copolymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene-polydimethylsiloxane block copolymers and polyethylene-polydimethylsiloxane-polydiphenylsiloxane block copolymers wherein the overall number average molecular weight ranges from 1000 to 21,000, preferably 1000 to 6000. The polyethylene blocks have a number average molecular weight of 400 to 3000, preferably 400 to 1500, the polydimethylsiloxane blocks have a number average molecular weight of 600 to 20,000, preferably 600 to 10,000, and the polydiphenylsiloxane blocks have a number average molecular weight of 200 to 2000, preferably 600 to 1200, wherein the block copolymer is dissolved in a silicone oil which is a polydimethylsiloxane polymer having a number average molecular weight of from 1000 to 1,000,000, preferably 4000 to 30,000.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polysiloxane with a comb-like structure and with tertiary amine groups, and the method of preparing the same. The polysiloxane of the invention does not include any active hydrogen groups so that the amount of the amine groups can increase, which in turn improves the effect of self-emulsification. This makes the polysiloxane applicable in water-soluble resins, for example as an accelerator in water-soluble epoxy resin or water soluble fiber dying treating agent. When used as fiber treatment agent, the polysiloxane will not cause yellowing.

Abstract: Star- and comb-type branched organosilicon compounds containing .omega.-terminated organopolysiloxane branches are readily synthesized by the catalyzed or uncatalyzed reaction of an at least tris(organyloxy)-functional organosilicon compound with a predetermined amount of substantially linear minimally disilanol-functional organopolysiloxane. Well defined, non-resinous, liquid products of low viscosity may be obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst system for reacting a silanol group with an alkoxysilane containing a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated group. The catalyst system includes an organo-lithium reagent and a hydroxylamine. The catalyst system, permits reaction of the silanol group with alkoxysilanes containing rapidly polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated groups, such as an acryloxyalkyl group, for instance an acryloxypropyl group.

Abstract: Silicone terpolymers and a method of making a silicone terpolymer of the formula:R.sub.3 SiO(Me.sub.2 SiO).sub.x (MeR'SiO).sub.y (MeR"SiO).sub.z SiR.sub.3in which R is a C1-C4 alkyl group; Me represents a methyl group: R' is at least a C.sub.8 containing alkyl group; R" is an aminoalkyl group such as ##STR1## x, y, and z are each 1-1000; R'" and R"" are H or methyl; R.sup.v is H or a group such as ##STR2## where a is 2 or 3, Rv' is H or methyl, and Rv" is H.

Abstract: A silacyclobutane compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently chloro, triorganosiloxy, organooxy, triorganosilyl, or a monovalent hydrocarbon group; R.sup.3 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group free of conjugated aliphatic unsaturation, triorganosilyl, or hydrogen; and R.sup.4 is a monovalent saturated hydrocarbon group; provided that when R.sup.3 is hydrogen, neither R.sup.1 nor R.sup.2 is chloro or organooxy. Methods of preparing the silacyclobutane compounds, silane polymers containing at least one silacyclobutane unit, and siloxane polymers containing at least one silacyclobutane unit.

Abstract: Non-pyrophoric polymethylsilane (PMS) SiC precursors allow for preparation of dense phase pure SiC with 1:1 stoichiometry. Sintering aids may be readily and reproducibly incorporated into the hyperbranched PMS. The PMS has rheology suitable for the preparation of films, coatings, fibers, and for processes such as joining and ceramic infiltration densification.

Abstract: Anti-fouling coatings comprise a room temperature vulcanizable polyorganosiloxane composition and a polyorganosiloxane free from silanol groups and comprising at least one hydroxy- or alkoxy-terminated polyoxyalkylenealkyl radical. The latter is capable of blooming to the surface of the cured room temperature vulcanizable composition, thus inhibiting the deposition of marine life on the coated article.

Abstract: A method for forming dense ceramics, particularly a ceramic coating by a low temperature treatment is provided. The method for forming ceramics according to the invention is characterized in that a polysilazane having a number-average molecular weight of 100 to 50,000 or a modified polysilazane thereof is subjected to a heat treatment, then exposed to an atmosphere containing water vapor or immersed in distilled water containing a catalyst, or both, or is brought into contact with Pd.sup.2+ ions and water, the polysilazane having a skeleton comprising the unit represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group, a group other than the above and having a carbon atom directly attached to the silicon atom, an alkylsilyl group, an alkylamino group and an alkoxy group; with the proviso that at least one of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom.

Abstract: Symmetric and asymmetric cyclic silalkylenesiloxane monomers and copolymers thereof are disclosed, as well as crosslinked and/or reinforced silalkylenesiloxane copolymers, medical devices containing such materials, and methods of preparation.

Abstract: A stain-proofing agent comprising a compound represented by the formula (1): ##STR1## and non-aqueous composition for paints comprising the stain-proofing agent, resin, curing agent and/or curing catalyst and being capable of forming a coating film remarkably excellent in stain-proofing property.

Abstract: An ultra-high molecular weight MQ resin and a method for its preparation are disclosed. The ultra-high molecular weight MQ resin has weight average molecular weight of at least 100,000, and the ultra-high molecular weight MQ resin is soluble in organic solvents.

Abstract: A 1-acyloxy-organotetrasiloxane represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a monovalent organic group containing an acryloyloxy group or a monovalent organic group containing a methacryloyloxy group, and R.sup.2 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, and a process for producing the above mentioned 1-acyloxy-organotetrasiloxane, which is characterized by subjecting hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane to a ring-opening reaction with an acyloxysilane represented by the general formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is a monovalent organic group containing an acryloyloxy group or a monovalent organic group containing a methacryloyloxy group, and R.sup.2 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, in the presence of an acidic catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition characterized in that an acetylacetonate having as the central metallic atom thereof Fe, Al, Sn or Ti, or a perchlorate, or a carboxylic acid or an anhydride thereof, and an acetylacetonate having as the central metallic atom thereof Li, Cu or Mn are incorporated in combination as curing catalysts; and to a composite structure characterized in that an antireflection film is provided on the surface of a coating film that is obtained from the above composition.According to the present invention, a coating film which is drastically improved in transparency, optical properties and durability can be obtained. Moreover, this coating film has both high adhesion to an antireflection film made from an inorganic material, and durability. Further, according to the present invention, the pot life of a coating liquid when preserved at room temperature can be prolonged to 3 weeks or longer.

Abstract: This invention relates to alkenyl ether functional polyisobutylenes. This invention also relates to a method of making alkenyl ether functional polyisobutylene polymers comprising reacting a mixture comprising an alkoxysilyl-functional polyisobutylene polymer, an alkenyl ether compound, and a transesterification catalyst. This invention also relates to a method of making an alkenyl ether functional polyisobutylene polymer comprising reacting a mixture comprising a polyisobutylene containing at least one hydrolyzable group, an alkenyl ether compound, and a solvent. The alkenyl ether functional polyisobutylenes of this invention have high moisture vapor barrier, high damping characteristics, and a high refractive index.

Abstract: This invention relates to a primer that improves adherence of a cured resin sealant to a cured silicone coating on an electrical element, wherein said primer is selected from the group consisting of:(i) a mixture of components (a) and (b),(ii) a reaction mixture of components (a) and (b),(iii) component (c),(iv) component (c) and a mixture of components (a) and (b), and(v) component (c) and a reaction mixture of components (a) and (b),where component (a) is silanol-functional organopolysiloxane; component (b) is epoxy-functional organoalkoxysilane; and component (c) is organopolysiloxane with the average unit formula: (R.sup.1 SiO.sub.3/2).sub.a (R.sup.2.sub.2 SiO.sub.2/2).sub.b (R.sup.2.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2).sub.c (R.sup.3 O.sub.1/2).sub.dwhere R.sup.1 is an epoxy-functional monovalent organic group; each R.sup.2 is independently a monovalent hydrocarbon group, R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for altering the viscosity of organopolysiloxanes, wherein clay which has been treated with mineral acid and subsequently heated to from 250.degree. C. to 1200.degree. C. is used as catalyst. In the process, only small amounts of volatile siloxanes, in particular only small amounts of cyclic molecules, are formed.

Abstract: This specification describes and claims a process for preparing chain-extended organopolysiloxanes. The process comprises the steps of: A) mixing organopolysiloxanes having at least one silicon-bonded hydroxyl group per molecule with a polymerization catalyst to form a mixture, B) allowing the mixture of step A to react so as to produce a reaction product comprising polymerized organopolysiloxanes of which some have at least one silicon-bonded hydroxyl group per molecule and C) allowing the silicon-bonded hydroxyl group containing organopolysiloxanes of the reaction product of step B to react with a nitrogen-containing silylating agent capable of chain-extending to produce a chain-extended organopolysiloxane. Preferably the silylating agent is a cyclosilazane. Organopolysiloxanes having terminal groups other than silicon-containing hydroxyl groups and which are capable of equilibrating with the mixture of step A and/or the reaction product of step B may also be introduced prior to step C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a molding, which comprises the following steps:a) providing at least one prepolymer comprising one or more crosslinkable groups, wherein the prepolymer is an amphiphilic segmented copolymer comprising at least one hydrophobic segment A and one hydrophilic segment B;b) preparing a mesophase of the prepolymer which is at least partly bicontinuous;c) introducing the mesophase obtained into an ophthalmic mold;d) triggering of the crosslinking; ande) opening the mold such that the molding can be removed. The process of the invention is particularly suited for the manufacture of membranes and ophthalmic moldings such as contact lenses.

Abstract: Provided is a curable composition comprising (A) a phenolic compound having a carbon-carbon double bond, (B) a compound having an SiH group, and (C) a foaming agent. The composition can be foamed and cured at room temperature or under heat at relatively low temperatures, and is poorly corrodable and poorly toxic.

Abstract: Terminally functionalized silicone polymers prepared using protected functionalized initiators and processes for preparing the same. The silicone polymers includes protected, functionalized silicone polymers, such as mono-functional, homotelechelic, heterotelechelic, macromonomer, and radial polymers. The protected functionalized polymers can be optionally deprotected to afford functionalized silicone polymers.

Abstract: A process is provided that involves reductive coupling of polysilane precursors to form polysilane in the presence of ultrasonification. The resulting precursors, upon pyrolysis, lead to improved SiC ceramic product. Ultrasonification can be used to produce oligosilanes from precursors thereof, or polysilanes from monomers, dimers, trimers, or oligomers. Precursors can include Si:C in a ratio of about 1:1, and the invention allows formation of SiC having a Si:C ratio of about 1:1.

Abstract: A room temperature curable fluoropolymer composition is provided which comprises (A) a straight chain fluoropolymer compound containing, in its backbone chain, at least one structure selected from a perfluoroalkylene structure and a perfluoropolyether structure and having a hydrolyzable silyl group at both ends of its molecular chain, (B) an organic compound having at least one carbonyl group per molecule, and (C) one compound selected from (C-1) an organic compound having at least one primary amino group per molecule and (C-2) a compound having at least one proton per molecule and having an acid dissociation constant (pKa) in water of 2 or less. Another room temperature curable composition is also provided which comprises said (A) component, (B') an organosilicon compound having at least two silanol groups per molecule, and (C') a condensation accelerator.

Abstract: N-[.omega.-(methyl),.omega.-(silyl)]alkyl-N-organocarboxamides, oligomeric and polycondensed Si-containing compounds thereof, or mixtures of the corresponding monomeric, oligomeric and polycondensed Si-containing compounds. These materials are useful as, for example, adhesion promoters and for coating surfaces.

Abstract: Fluorinated chemical precursors, methods of manufacture, polymer thin films with low dielectric constants, and integrated circuits comprising primarily of sp.sup.2 C-F and some hyperconjugated sp.sup.3 C-F bonds are disclosed in this invention. Precursors are disclosed for creating fluorinated silanes and siloxanes, and fluorinated hydrocarbon polymers. Thermal transport polymerization (TP), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), plasma enhanced CVD (PECVD), high density PECVD (HPCVD), photon assisted CVD (PACVD), and plasma-photon assisted (PPE) CVD and PPETP of these chemicals provides thin films with low dielectric constants and high thermal stabilities for use in the manufacture of integrated circuits.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane particles useful as catalysts, are cross-linked, comprise a single molecule, have chemically bound metallic compounds and an average diameter of from 5 to 200 nm and are soluble in at least one solvent chosen from dichloromethane, pentane, acetone, ethanol and water to at least 1% by weight. At least 80% of the particles have a diameter which deviates a maximum of 30% from the average diameter.

Abstract: In one aspect, this invention is a polyurethane sealant composition comprising (1) a urethane prepolymer having an isocyanate functionality of at least about 2.0 and a weight average molecular weight of at least about 2,000; and (2) a catalytic amount of (a) a substantially active hydrogen free glycol acid salt of a tertiary amine and an organo metallic compound, (b) a mixture of a substantially active hydrogen free glycol acid salt of a tertiary amine and an organo metallic compound and a second organometallic compound, or (c) a mixture of an organometallic compound with dimorpholinodialkyl ether or an dialkylmorpholinodialkyl ether.

Abstract: A coating powder for providing a high temperature resistance coating has a silicone resin binder system which is either substantially all silicone resin or an --OH-- functional silicone resin adduct plus blocked, multi --NCO functional curative. The coating powder is pigmented with titanium dioxide which is either non-coated or coated with a sufficiently low level of an inorganic oxide such that when slurried in water, the pH is 7 or above. The coating powder preferably contains at least 40 phr mica and/or calcium metasilicate, preferably between 2 and about 20 phr aluminum. The coating powder may also contain zinc to protect the underlying substrate from corrosion and high-temperature pigments, particularly ceramic pigments.

Abstract: A single-ion electrolyte achieves conductivity greater than 10.sup.-3 S/cm at 20.degree. C. by employing repeating mer units which are functionalized by fluoroalkylsulfonate groups. Preferred backbones for the electrolyte include polysiloxanes, polymethacrylates and poly(alkylene oxides). More preferred backbones have the structure ##STR1## wherein A is selected from the group consisting of C and Si such that when A is C then R.sup.4 is (CH.sub.2).sub.1-100' and when A is Si then R.sup.4 is O; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, fluorinated lower alkyl, fluorinated lower alkoxy, and fluoroalkylsulfonate; and R.sup.3 is null or selected from the group consisting of O, (O).sub.1-100, O--CH.sub.2, (O).sub.1-100 --(CH.sub.2).sub.1-100.

Abstract: The invention relates to a RTV silicone composition having increased hot oil resistance upon curing. The RTV silicone composition comprises a polydiorganosiloxane, an acyloxy-functional crosslinker, a metal salt of a carboxylic acid catalyst, a filler, and a metal acetate. In a preferred embodiment a metal acetylacetonate is also added.

Abstract: Novel processes for preparing hydridosiloxane and organohydridosiloxane resins are disclosed. The processes of the invention broadly provide for the steps of contacting a silane monomer with a solid state catalyst in the presence of a reaction mixture that includes a nonpolar, e.g., hydrocarbon, solvent, and a polar solvent, e.g., alcohol and water. The process is conducted under conditions effective to catalytically convert said silane monomer into hydridosiloxanes and organohydridosiloxanes. Recovery of the products is advantageously aided by the ease of separating the solid state catalyst from the reaction mixture. Hydridosiloxanes and organohydridosiloxanes resins produced by the processes of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: Aqueous silicone dispersions crosslinkable into elastomeric state by elimination of water therefrom, well adapted for the production of elastomer seals, e.g., for the building industry, include:(A) 100 parts by weight of an oil-in-water emulsion of an .alpha.,.omega.-(dihydroxy)polydiorganosiloxane stabilized with at least one anionic or nonionic surface-active agent, or mixture thereof;(B) 1 to 100 parts by weight of an hydroxylated silicone resin containing, per molecule, at least two different recurring structural units selected from among those of the formulae: R.sub.3 SiO.sub.0.5, R.sub.2 SiO, RSiO.sub.1.5 and SiO.sub.2, wherein the radicals R, which may be identical or different, are vinyl, phenyl or 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl radicals, or linear or branched chain alkyl radicals containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, said resin having a hydroxyl group weight content of from 0.1% to 10%;(C) 0 to 250 parts by weight of a nonsiliceous inorganic filler;(D) 0.

Abstract: A reaction of perfluoroolefins with bis(silyl) ethers to produce novel partially fluorinated and perfluorinated copolymers and macrocyclic compounds is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a RTV silicone composition having increased hot oil resistance upon curing. The RTV silicone composition comprises a polydiorganosiloxane, an acyloxy-functional crosslinker, a metal salt of a carboxylic acid catalyst, a filler, and a metal acetylacetonate. In a preferred embodiment a metal oxide is also added.

Abstract: Compositions containing conductivity enhancers, which are capable of being coated onto a substrate by means of electrostatic assistance. The compositions comprise one or more cationically polymerizable monomer(s), one or more cationic initiator(s), and one or more non-volatile conductivity enhancer(s) having anionic and cationic portions which are soluble in the monomer(s) and which do not interfere with cationic polymerization wherein the anionic portion is a non-coordinating carbon-containing anion. The compositions may further comprise one or more dissociation enhancing agent(s), oligomer(s) or polymer(s), preferably co-reactive, free-radically curable monomer(s), free-radical generating initiator(s), leveling agents, and other additives or adjuvants to impart specific properties to the polymerized composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a primer that improves adherence of a cured resin sealant to a cured silicone coating on an electrical element, wherein said primer is selected from the group consisting of:(i) a mixture of components (a) and (b),(ii) a reaction mixture of components (a) and (b),(iii) component (c),(iv) component (c) and a mixture of components (a) and (b), and(v) component (c) and a reaction mixture of components (a) and (b),where component (a) is silanol-functional organopolysiloxane; component (b) is epoxy-functional organoalkoxysilane; and component (c) is organopolysiloxane with the average unit formula:(R.sup.1 SiO.sub.3/2).sub.a (R.sup.2.sub.2 SiO.sub.2/2).sub.b (R.sup.2.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2).sub.c (R.sup.3 O.sub.1/2).sub.dwhere R.sup.1 is an epoxy-functional monovalent organic group; each R.sup.2 is independently a monovalent hydrocarbon group, R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention provides for microporous ceramic materials having a surface area in excess of 70 m.sup.2 /gm and an open microporous cell structure wherein the micropores have a mean width of less than 20 Angstroms and wherein said microporous structure comprises a volume of greater than about 0.03 cm.sup.3 /gm of the ceramic. The invention also provides for a preceramic composite intermediate composition comprising a mixture of a ceramic precursor and nanoscale size metallic particles, whose pyrolysis product in inert atmosphere or in an ammonia atmosphere at temperatures of up to less than about 1100.degree. C. gives rise to the microporous ceramics of the invention. Also provided is a process for the preparation of the microporous ceramics of the invention involving pyrolysis of the composite intermediate under controlled conditions of heating up to temperatures of less than about 1100.degree. C. to form a microporous ceramic product.

Abstract: A process for preparing polyalkylsilsesquioxane particles comprising:a) dissolving a surfactant in an alkyltrialkoxysilane or its partially hydrolyzed condensate;b) combining the mixture with water; andc) adding a basic material to the mixture to obtain the polyalkyisilsesquioxane particles.

Abstract: Block copolymers are described which comprise alternating blocks of (A) a polysiloxane; and (B) a copolymer of a 1,3-conjugated diene and a monovinyl aromatic compound. The block copolymers can be prepared by reacting a polysiloxane with a dilithiated copolymer of a conjugated diene and a monovinyl aromatic compound and thereafter neutralizing the reaction product with a protonic acid or a polyfunctional alkyl silane or silicon tetrachloride. Cured elastomer compositions exhibiting surface release characteristics are obtained by curing a mixture comprising the above-described block copolymer in the presence of a curing system comprising a peroxide and sulfur. Multilayer elastomer structures useful in manufacturing articles from elastomeric materials also are described wherein at least a portion of an outer layer of the multilayer elastomer structure has release characteristics and comprises the cured block copolymers of the present invention.

Abstract: Compositions of unstrained perfluorinated organo substituted cyclosiloxanes of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein m is an integer of 1 to 12; n is an integer of 1 to 4; X is a divalent radical which may include O, NH, N(CH.sub.3), OC(O), NHC(O), N(CH.sub.3)C(O)CH.sub.2 ; and R.sup.F is a perfluorinated straight chain or branched chain monovalent alkyl radical of 1 to 25 carbon atoms; or R.sup.F is a perfluorinated ether radical of the general formula (II): ##STR2## wherein p is an integer of 1 to 10 are described, along with copolymer compositions prepared from these cyclopolysiloxanes and from mixtures of these cyclosiloxanes and other siloxanes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the production of a polysilazane containing Si--N linkages in the main chain thereof. According to the present invention, the polysilazane is produced by reacting a polyaminosilane compound with a polyhydrogenated nitrogen-containing compound in the presence of a basic catalyst or by reacting a polyhydrogenated silicon compound with a polyhydrogenated nitrogen-containing compound in the presence of a basic solid oxide catalyst.

Abstract: Photoluminescent polydisilacyclobutanes are made by reacting a dialkenyldihalosilane with an organolithium reagent in the presence of a solvent at 0-25.degree. C. Optional reactants such as aromatic acetylenic hydrocarbons or bicyclic dienes may also be included.

Abstract: A moisture-curable silicone composition is prepared from (A) an organopolysiloxane resin having hydrolyzable groups associated therewith, (B) a fluorosilicone resin having residual silanol groups associated therewith, (C) a hydrolyzable organosilane and (D) a cure accelerating catalyst. The cured composition of the invention in prepared by reacting the aforementioned components (A) through (D) in the presence of moisture and results in a material exhibiting superior oil- and water-repellent properties.