Abstract: Inorganic/organic hybrid polymers containing silsesquioxane cages are robust and exhibit desirable physical properties such as strength, hardness, and optical transparency at infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths. The polymers are prepared by polymerizing functionalized polyhedral silsesquioxane monomers such as polyhedral silsesquioxanes bearing two complementarily reactive functional groups bonded to cage silicon atoms by means of spacer moieties. The spacer moieties allow for steric mobility and more complete cure than polyhedral silsesquioxanes bearing reactive functional groups bound directly to cage silicon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel sunscreens on the basis of polysiloxanes, to their preparation and to their use, especially in formulations for the protection against harmful effects of sunlight.

Abstract: An asymmetric siloxane is made by reacting a silicone having the formula MHDxM?H where MH is R1R2HSiO1/2, M?H is R4R5HSiO1/2 and x is an integer 0?x?10 under selective hydrosilylation conditions in the presence of a precious metal hydrosilylation catalyst, with a first olefinic compound and in a second step, a monohydridosiloxane produced in the first step is reacted under hydrosilylating conditions with another olefinic compound different from the first olefinic compound.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane compound containing per molecule at least one structural unit of the general formula O3-a/2RaSi—Y(SiRaO3-a/2)b??(I) where R can be identical or different and denotes a monovalent SiC-bonded organic radical which has 1 to 30 C atoms and may contain one or more N and/or O atoms, Y is a divalent to dodecavalent organic radical which has 1 to 30 C atoms and may contain one or more O atoms, a is 0 or 1, and b is an integer from 1 to 11.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing cross-linkable formulations. In a first step of the method, at least one ?,?-difunctional organic polymer of formula (1) X-A-X (1) is converted into organyloxysilyl-terminated polymers P1, using organofunctional silanes of formula (2) Y—R—Si—(R1)m(—OR2)3m (2), in the presence of catalysts (A) selected from the group consisting of potassium, iron, indium, zinc, bismuth and copper compounds.

Abstract: A silicone rubber coating composition comprising (A) a diorganopolysiloxane containing an average of at least two alkenyl groups, (B) silica powder having a specific surface area of at least 50 m2/g, (C) an organosilicon compound containing a ureido group, an isocyanuric acid ester modified with an organosilicon compound or a (partial) hydrolytic condensate thereof, and (D) a curing agent is applied and vulcanized to base fabric to form a coated fabric, from which airbags are prepared. The composition has a sufficient adhesion to withstand high temperature and abrupt elongation upon inflation of the airbag even after long-term storage under hot humid conditions.

Abstract: A non-particulate substrate having adhered thereto a coating composition comprising the reaction product of a transition metal compound such as niobium and a transition metal having electrons in the f orbital, and a silicon-containing material such as an organosilane or an organo(poly)siloxane. Reaction of the silicon-containing material with the transition metal compound results in a better adhering coating to the substrate than a comparable coating prepared from the silicon-containing material itself.

Abstract: RTV-organopolysiloxane compositions are crosslinkable by polycondensation and are devoid of alkyltin-based catalysts; novel organopolysiloxane polycondensation catalysts are useful therefor.

Abstract: An organohydrogenpolysiloxane comprising at least two structural units of —(HR1SiO)a— wherein R1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, and a is an integer of 2-50, which are connected together via a SiH-free structural unit, is a novel crosslinking agent. A silicone composition comprising an alkenyl-containing organopolysiloxane, the organohydrogenpolysiloxane, and a catalyst is curable through addition reaction, adherent to plastic substrates, and useful for coating purposes.

Abstract: High-molecular-weight siloxane polymers are prepared in a multi-step process wherein an Si—H functional linear siloxane containing silanol groups is reacted with a hydrosilylatable organic compound, and the product is then condensed.

Abstract: There is provided herein, in one specific embodiment, silicone composition(s) comprising unique combination(s) of silicone polymer and alkyltrisiloxane(s) which can produce silicone composition(s) with lower solids content than silicone compositions that use other than alkyltrisiloxane(s); while still maintaining a desirable viscosity.

Abstract: A method of polymerizing poly(cyclic)olefin monomers encompassing (a) combining a monomer composition containing the poly(cyclic)olefin monomers, a non-olefinic chain transfer agent and an activator compound to form a mixture; (b) heating the mixture; and (c) adding a polymerization catalyst containing Ni and/or Pd. The non-olefinic chain transfer agent includes one or more compounds selected from H2, alkylsilanes, alkylalkoxysilanes, alkylgermanes, alkylalkoxygermanes, alkylstannanes, and alkylalkoxystannanes. The activator is characterized as having an active hydrogen with a pKa of at least 5. The resulting poly(cyclic)olefin polymers can be used in photoresist compositions.

Abstract: An addition curable adhesive silicone composition containing a phosphor dispersed uniformly therein is provided. The dispersive state of the phosphor remains stable over time. The composition, in an uncured state at room temperature, is either a solid or a semisolid, and is therefore easy to handle, and is suited to an adhesive silicone composition sheet which is able to be formed easily on an LED chip using a conventional assembly apparatus.

Abstract: A silicone resin composition is provided, which includes an alkenyl group-containing polysiloxane represented by the following average composition formula (PSA(1)), a hydro group-containing polysiloxane represented by the following average composition formula (PSA(2)), two kinds of polysiloxane, both having opposite ends sealed with a vinyl group, which are represented by the following formulas (PSC(1) and PSC(4)), and a hydrosilylating catalyst:

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an analytical sample by a secondary ion mass spectrometry method is provided, which comprises a step of forming a separation layer over a substrate, a step of forming one of a thin film and a thin-film stack body to be analyzed over the separation layer, a step of forming an opening portion in one of the thin film and the thin-film stack body, a step of attaching a supporting body to one of a surface of the thin film and a surface of a top layer of the thin-film stack body, and a step of separating one of the thin film and the thin-film stack body from the substrate.

Abstract: Self-adhesive addition-crosslinking silicone compositions contain (A) at least one diorganopolysiloxane, (B) at least one SiH-containing crosslinker containing a defined fraction of radicals, with the proviso that the viscosity of the organohydropolysiloxane (B) as determined at 25° C. is 5 mPa·s to 5 Pa·s, (C) at least one organohydrooligosiloxane, and (D) at least one hydrosilylation catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to branched polydimethylsiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymers, to a process for preparing them and to their use as anti-misting additives in silicone release coatings.

Abstract: An extremely durable, stable and fast-curing elastomeric composition suitable for coating all types of architectural and decorative glass is disclosed.

Abstract: An asymmetric siloxane is made by reacting a silicone having the formula MHDxM?H where MH is R1R2HSiO1/2, M?H is R4R5HSiO1/2 and x is an integer 0?x?10 under selective hydrosilylation conditions in the presence of a precious metal hydrosilylation catalyst, with a first olefinic compound and in a second step, a monohydridosiloxane produced in the first step is reacted under hydrosilylating conditions with another olefinic compound different from the first olefinic compound.

Abstract: Silicone resin compositions comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least two aliphatic unsaturated bonds, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in a molecule, (C) a platinum group metal base catalyst, and (D) a mold release agent cure into colorless, transparent, heat resistant parts which can be smoothly released from the mold and used as lenses in LED devices.

Abstract: Provided is a silicone gel composition including (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least one alkenyl group bonded to a silicon atom within each molecule, represented by an average composition formula: RaR1bSiO(4-a-b)/2 (wherein, each R group represents, independently, an alkenyl group, each R1 group represents, independently, an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group that contains no aliphatic unsaturated bonds, a represents a positive number from 0.0001 to 0.2, b represents a positive number from 1.7 to 2.2, and a+b represents a number within a range from 1.9 to 2.4), (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least two hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms within each molecule, and (C) a platinum-based catalyst. Also provided is the silicone gel composition stated above, in which a penetration value of a cured product of this composition, as defined in JIS K2220, is within a range from 20 to 200.

Abstract: An asymmetric siloxane is made by reacting a silicone having the formula MHDxM?H where MH is R1R2HSiO1/2, M?H is R4R5HSiO1/2 and x is an integer 0?x?10 under selective hydrosilylation conditions in the presence of a precious metal hydrosilylation catalyst, with a first olefinic compound an in a second step, a monohydridosiloxane produced in the first step is reacted under hydrosilylating conditions with another olefinic compound different from the first olefinic compound.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel class of Dimer Alkyl Silicone Polymers (DASP) and their use to reduce surface tension of lubrication oil. The improved lubricant composition based upon a very specific class of dimer alkyl silicone polymers (DASP) that despite their solubility in oil lower surface tension and improve lubrication when added at low concentrations to lubricating oils.

Abstract: Pt-catalyzed, addition-crosslinking silicone compositions which are self-adhesive at room temperature, develop adhesion rapidly on unpretreated substrates, and contain a functional alkoxy ?-silane as an adhesion promoter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a curable composition comprising addition curable silicone component (A) having a linear siloxane backbone at least one unsaturated, non-activated side group pendant from the Si atom or atoms in the backbone, component (A) having an equivalent weight in the range of about 68 to about 1000, crosslinker component (B) comprising at least 2 SiH groups, catalyst component (C) being able to catalyse the reaction between component (A) and component (B), filler component (D), wherein the equivalent weight is defined as (molecular weight of the molecule)/(number of unsaturations in the molecule).

Abstract: Hydrosilylatable compositions employ ruthenium compounds with a ligand sphere comprising at least two independent carbon ?-bonded ligands, at least one of these ligands being selected from the group consisting of ?6-bonded arene ligands, ?6-bonded triene ligands, ?4-bonded 1,5-cyclooctadiene ligands and ?4-bonded 1,3,5-cyclooctatriene ligands as a hydrosilylation catalyst.

Abstract: A compound that exhibits excellent color tone stability and physical properties as well as excellent photopolymerization activity over a wide region from near-ultraviolet to visible region, permitting relaxed operation under ambient light, so that wide application can be found in the dental field and photopolymerization industry; and a relevant photopolymerization initiator and hardenable composition. In particular, there is provided a novel camphorquinone derivative having an acylphosphine oxide group [—(C?O)—(P?O)<] in each molecule. Further, there is provided a photopolymerization initiator comprising the camphorquinone derivative having an acrylphosphine oxide group [—(C?O)—(P?O)<] in each molecule as an indispensable component, loaded with at least one member selected from among a polymerization accelerator, a photoacid generator, a photosensitizer and a (bis)acylphosphine oxide, and provided a hardenable composition comprising the initiator.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing an overvoltage protection material comprising: (i) preparing a mixture comprising a polymer binder precursor and a conductive material; and (ii) heating the mixture to cause reaction of the polymer binder precursor and generate a polymer matrix having conductive material dispersed therein, wherein the polymer binder precursor is chosen such that substantially no solvent is generated during the reaction.

Abstract: A method for the adhesion of a layer of fluorosilicone rubber which is curable using a non-hydrosilylation curing process to a layer of silicone rubber which contains substantially no perfluoroalkyl groups and which is curable using a non-hydrosilylation curing processes described. The comprises the steps incorporating either a hydrosilylation catalyst or a siloxane containing at least two silicon bonded hydrogen groups into the fluorosilicone rubber composition prior to curing and incorporating the other of the hydrosilylation catalyst or the siloxane containing at least two silicon bonded hydrogen groups into the alternative silicone rubber composition prior to curing; forming the products of step (i) and step (ii) into required shapes; bringing the shaped products of step (iii) into contact with each other; and adhering the shaped products in contact with each other together by effecting a hydrosilylation reaction therebetween.

Abstract: A silicon-containing curable composition, comprising: a prepolymer (A) containing two or more Si—H groups per molecule obtained by hydrosilylation reaction of one kind or more selected from each of components (?) and components (?) described below; a cyclic siloxane compound (B) containing per molecule two or more carbon-carbon double bonds that have reactivity to the Si—H groups; and a hydrosilylation catalyst (C); wherein the component (?) is a cyclic siloxane compound represented by formula (1) and contains two or more Si—H groups per molecule, wherein R1, R2 and R3 each are an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a phenyl group, may be the same or different, a is any number of 2 to 10, b is any number of 0 to 8, and a+b?2, and wherein the component (?) is a compound containing per molecule two or more carbon-carbon double bonds that have reactivity to the Si—H groups.

Abstract: A silicone-based pressure-sensitive adhesive comprising: (A) a mixture or a product of partial condensation of (a) a raw rubberlike organopolysiloxane having an average of at least one alkenyl group per molecule and (b) an organopolysiloxane resin consisting essentially of R13SiO1/2 units and SiO4/2 units; (B) an organopolysiloxane having an average of at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule; (C) a phenol-type oxidation inhibitor and/or a phenol-modified organosiloxane; (D) an aromatic amino-type oxidation inhibitor and/or aromatic amino-modified organosiloxane; and (E) a platinum-based catalyst, can form a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that maintains good removability after being exposed to high temperatures.

Abstract: Shape memory main-chain smectic-C elastomers are described, as are methods for their preparation and monomers used in such methods. The elastomers are prepared by hydrosilylation of a reaction mixture including a liquid crystalline diene, a crosslinking agent, and a bis(silyl hydride) compound. The elastomers exhibit shape-memory properties and spontaneously reversible shape changes. They are useful for fabrication of shape memory articles including, for example, implantable medical devices, contact lenses, reversible embossing media, and Fresnel lenses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for printing a fluid material using a continuous jet printing technique, wherein the material is passed under pressure from a reservoir through a channel to at least one outflow opening of the channel, after which the material is passed through the outflow opening, whereby the pressure in at least a part of the channel upstream of the outflow opening is in the interval of 15-600 bars [?15·105 to 600·105 Pa], and whereby the fluid material comprises a curable composition which comprises: a) a component A in an amount in the range of from 1-15 wt % which component A has a dielectric constant larger than 15 (at 0° C.); b) an ionically dissolved lipophilic salt in an amount in the range of from 1-15 wt %, c) optionally (a) coating additive(s) in an amount of at most 10 wt %, and d) for the remaining part a liquid component B which comprises a curable monomer and/or a curable oligomer, which liquid component B has a low shear viscosity (at 22° C.

Abstract: Silicone block copolymers containing polyether-amide units, processes to prepare such silicone block copolymers, and their use in various personal care, cosmetic, household care, and healthcare formulations are disclosed.

Abstract: A light-shielding paste which contains a thermoplastic resin and an inorganic member as essential components or which contains a thermosetting resin and an inorganic member as essential components is provided. A curable composition and light-shielding paste comprising the composition are provided which contains, as essential components, (A) an organic compound comprising an organic main chain containing at least two carbon-carbon double bonds reactive with a SiH group in each molecule, (B) a silicon compound having at least two SiH groups in each molecule, (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst, (D) a silane coupling agent and/or an epoxy group-containing compound, (E) a silanol condensation catalyst, and (F) an inorganic member. The curable composition can further contain (G) silica. Also provided is a method of forming a light-shielding resin layer on a LED package having an aperture comprising a bottom and sidewalls. The curable composition is excellent in light-shielding ability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substances, crosslinkable by attachment of an Si-bonded hydrogen atom to an aliphatic multiple bond, which comprise at least one compound of the formula R3P(O) (OH)2??(III) and/or the derivatives thereof, R3 being an optionally substituted hydrocarbon radical which can be interrupted by heteroatoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new high-functionality, highly branched or hyperbranched polylysines, to processes for preparing them, and to their use.

Abstract: A microcontact printing stamp is formed by curing a silicone rubber composition on a master. An addition reaction cure silicone rubber composition is used comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least two aliphatic unsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon groups, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least two SiH groups, (C) an addition reaction catalyst, and (D) a reinforcing resin. The cured composition has a nonfunctional low-molecular-weight siloxane D3-D20 content of up to 200 ppm.

Abstract: Silicone based liquid crystal and vesicles are prepared by first reacting (A) an ?Si—H containing polysiloxane, (B) a mono-alkenyl polyether, in the presence of a platinum catalyst until an ?Si—H containing polysiloxane with polyether groups (C) is formed. The ?Si—H containing polysiloxane with polyether groups (C) is then reacted with (D) an unsaturated hydrocarbon such as an ?,?-dienes, and (E) water, in the presence of a platinum catalyst until the silicone based liquid crystal or vesicle is formed. The silicone based liquid crystal or vesicle can also be heated until a hard liquid crystal gel or vesicle paste are formed.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane (a1) that contains in one molecule at least one silicon-bonded alkoxysilyl-containing group and an average of at least 0.5 alkenyl groups; or a mixture of said organopolysiloxane (a1) with an organopolysiloxane (a2) that contains in one molecule at least two alkenyl groups and that is free of the alkoxysilyl-containing groups; (B) an organopolysiloxane that contains in one molecule at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms; (C) an organosilicon compound that contains in one molecule at least one silicon-bonded alkoxy group and that is free of the alkoxysilyl-containing groups; and (D) a hydrosilylation-reaction catalyst, has good adhesion to unclean aluminum die castings, PPS resins, etc., even when cured by heating at relatively low temperatures such as 100° C.

Abstract: A cycloolefin addition polymer is prepared by addition polymerization of a cycloolefin-functionalized siloxane and optionally norbornene in the presence of catalyst A which is a nickel or palladium complex having a cyclopentadienyl ligand and a methyl, triphenylphosphine or allyl ligand and co-catalyst B, typically tris(pentafluorophenyl)boron or trityltetra(pentafluorophenyl)borate. The polymer is easy to manufacture and has high thermal stability and mechanical strength as well as good gas permeability.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition capable of forming cured products of superior optical transmittance exhibiting little heat-induced yellowing over time. A semiconductor device having semiconductor elements encapsulated in a cured product of the composition. The composition includes (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule and bearing silicon-bonded aryl groups, whose content relative to all silicon-bonded organic groups is not less than 40 mol %, (B) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, and (C) an organosiloxane oligomer complex of platinum, where the oligomer has not more than eight silicon atoms per molecule and bears silicon-bonded alkenyl groups and silicon-bonded aryl groups.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparing silicone polyethers by reacting; (A) a polyether having at least one terminally unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group and an alkali metal content of less than 50 ppm, (B) an organohydrogensiloxane having an acid number of less than 0.005, via a hydrosilylation reaction. The process is particularly useful to prepare silicone polyethers of improved quality via a continuous process.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the in situ formation of hydrosilylation (addition) cross-linked organosiloxane films are disclosed. The disclosed films are long-lasting, flexible, transfer-resistant, and water-proof. The film-forming compositions generally comprise alkoxy-terminated organosiloxane polymers and a catalyst and are useful for formulating cosmetics and personal care products.

Abstract: Process for preparing catalyst assemblies by mixing a metal catalyst capable of catalyzing a hydrosilylation reaction and an organophosphorus inhibitor of the formula (I) or of formula (VIII) P(OR)3, either by mixing the inhibitor into a solution of catalyst in an unsaturated silane or siloxane or by mixing the inhibitor into a gum or oil at a temperature greater than the melting temperature or softening temperature of the organophosphorus compound, then mixing the catalyst. Catalyst assemblies, process for preparing one-component silicone compositions, and resultant compositions.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition is provided, which includes (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least one silicon atom-bonded alkenyl group within each molecule, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, which contains, within each molecule, at least one silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atom at a molecular chain terminal, and at least two silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms at non-terminal positions within the molecular chain, and which satisfies the formula shown below: 0<?/?0.25 (wherein, ? represents the number of silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms at non-terminal positions within the molecular chain, and ? represents the total number of silicon atoms within the component (B)), in sufficient quantity to provide from 0.1 to 5 silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms per silicon atom-bonded alkenyl group within the component (A), and (C) a platinum-based catalyst.

Abstract: A heat conductive silicone composition is provided, which includes (A) an organopolysiloxane having the formula (1): {(CH2?CH)R12SiO1/2}L(R1SiO3/2)m(R12SiO)n{O1/2SiR12—R2—SiR1(3-a)(OR3)a}o??(1) wherein R1 represents monovalent hydrocarbon groups, R2 represents an oxygen atom or a bivalent hydrocarbon group, R3 represents an alkyl group, alkoxyalkyl group, alkenyl group, or acyl group, L and o represent numbers from 1 to 10, m represents a number from 0 to 10, n represents a number from 5 to 100, a represents an integer from 1 to 3, and when m=0, L+o=2 and R2 is a bivalent hydrocarbon group, (B) a heat conductive filler, and (C) an organopolysiloxane other than the component (A). Even upon high-level packing with the heat conductive filler to obtain a highly heat conductivity, the composition still exhibits favorable handling and moldability properties.

Abstract: A colorless transparent silicone lens produced by thermally curing a silicone resin composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane having a resin structure comprising R1SiO1.5 unit, R22SiO unit, and R3aR4bSiO(4-a-b)/2 unit wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently methyl group, ethyl group, propyl group, cyclohexyl group, or phenyl group, R4 is vinyl group or allyl group, a is 0, 1, or 2, b is 1 or 2, and a+b is 2 or 3, and wherein number of repetition of the R22SiO unit is 5 to 300, (B) an organohydrogen polysiloxane having a resin structure comprising R1SiO1.5 unit, R22SiO unit, and R3cHdSiO(4-c-d)/2 unit wherein c is 0, 1, or 2, d is 1 or 2, and c+d is 2 or 3, and wherein number of repetition of the R22SiO unit is 5 to 300, the component, and (C) a platinum group catalyst. A silicone lens having excellent flexibility, transparency, and moldability as well as reduced surface tackiness is provided.

Abstract: Provided is an addition-curable silicone composition including A: a diorganopolysiloxane having a structure represented by a formula (1): (R1)(R2)2SiO((Ar)2SiO)Si(R2)2(R1) (where R1 represents an aliphatic unsaturated group, R2 represents identical or different, unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon groups, Ar represents identical or different, unsubstituted or substituted aryl groups that may or may not contain a hetero atom, and n represents an integer of 1 or greater), B: an organosilicon compound containing at least two hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms per molecule, and containing no aliphatic unsaturated groups, in an amount that is sufficient to cure the composition in the presence of the hydrosilylation catalyst described below, and C: a platinum group metal-based hydrosilylation catalyst.

Abstract: A silicone rubber emulsion composition comprising (A) 100 parts diorganopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups, (E) 0 to 60 parts reinforcing silica filler, (B) 10 to 250 parts water containing a smectite clay, (C) 0.1 to 15 parts emulsifier, and (D) a cross-linking agent (e.g., an organohydrogenpolysiloxane) in an amount sufficient for cross-linking component (A) and a catalyst (e.g., a platinum-type catalyst). A method for preparing the aforementioned emulsion composition comprising mixing components (A) and (E) with other components in a high-speed stirrer-equipped mixer. A method of manufacturing a silicone rubber comprising either heating and dehydrating the aforementioned emulsion composition.