Abstract: The present invention relates to novel (per)fluoropolyether (PFPE) polymer derivatives, a method for their manufacture and their use for providing an anti-soiling coating.

Abstract: A curable composition comprises water, a polysilane compound having a phenyl group, and at least one of a polymerizable particle and a polymerizable monomer.

Abstract: The invention described herein generally pertains to a composition that includes a silyl-terminated polymer having silyl groups linked to a polymer backbone via triazole. The silyl-terminated polymer is a reaction product of a functionalized polymer backbone and a functionalized silane. The polymer backbone includes a first functional group, which may be one of an azide or an alkyne. The functionalized silane includes a second functional group may also be one of an azide or an alkyne, but is also different from the first functional group. The functionalized polymer backbone is reacted with the functionalized silane in the presence of a metal catalyst.

Abstract: A primer composition is provided. The primer composition comprises: (A) an organosiloxane block copolymer represented by the average unit formula: (R12SiO2/2)a(R2SiO3/2)b, wherein each R1 and R2 is independently an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, or an aralkyl group having 7 to 20 carbon atoms, “a” is a number in the range of 0.40 to 0.90, “b” is a number in the range of 0.10 to 0.60, and “a+b”=1.00, and having 0.5 to 35.0 mol % of silicon atom-bonded hydroxyl groups or silicon atom-bonded alkoxy groups, in which resinous siloxane blocks are connected by linear siloxane blocks; (B) a curing catalyst; and (C) an organic solvent. The primer composition improves the adhesion of silicone-cured products to base materials of optical semiconductor elements, package materials, substrates etc., and can suppress peeling or cracking caused by heat cycles.

Abstract: A method of preparing condensation cross-linked particles in an emulsion includes combining a first linear reactant having two unsaturated carbon-carbon moieties, a second linear reactant having two Si—H moieties, and a third reactant having at least one condensable reactive group and having up to two unsaturated carbon-carbon moieties or Si—H moieties with the proviso that the third reactant has at least one unsaturated carbon-carbon moiety or Si—H moiety. The first, second, and third reactants are combined in the presence of a hydrosilylation catalyst and a polar liquid to form an emulsion wherein the first, second, and third reactants react via a hydrosilylation reaction to form particles that have a linear backbone wherein the condensable reactive group is disposed thereon. The method also includes cross-linking the linear backbone via a condensation reaction to form the condensation cross-linked particles.

Abstract: A composition for forming a silica-based insulation layer, a silica-based insulation layer, and a method of manufacturing the silica-based insulation layer, the composition including a solvent; and an organosilane-based condensation polymerization product that includes a structural unit represented by the following Chemical Formula 1:

Abstract: Methods of producing a composition comprising a crosslinkable silane-terminated polymer having at least one crosslinkable silyl group in each molecule are provided.

Abstract: Prepolymers having more than one alkoxysilyl function per chain end reactive towards epoxide groups as a constituent of curable compositions, and their use for producing adhesive-bonding and coating compositions, which may also be foamable, and also polymeric materials produced therefrom.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlled polymerization and/or oligomerization of silane (and optionally cyclosilane) compounds, including those of the general formulae SinH2n and SinH2n+2, as well as halosilanes and arylsilanes, to produce soluble polysilanes, polygermanes and/or polysilagermanes having low levels of carbon and metal contaminants, high molecular weights, low volatility, high purity, high solubility and/or high viscosity. The polysilanes, polygermanes and/or polysilagermanes are useful as a precursor to silicon- and/or germanium-containing conductor, semiconductor and dielectric films.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for methods of producing a composition comprising a crosslinkable silane-terminated polymer having at least one crosslinkable silyl group in each molecule. The method comprises providing a polymer having at least one unsaturated group and at least one alcoholic hydroxyl group in each molecule, adding to the polymer a compound having a hydrogen-silicon bond and a crosslinkable silyl group in each molecule and a hydrosilylation catalyst to thereby carry out a hydrosilylation reaction to form a composition comprising hydrosilylated polyoxyalkylene polymers, reacting the hydrosilylated polyoxyalkylene polymers with at least one isocyanate in the presence of a first tin-free catalyst to form an isocyanate reacted hydrosilylated polymer, and optionally reacting the isocyanate reacted hydrosilylated polymer with a polyol having a nominal functionality of at least 2 to form a polyol reacted crosslinkable silane-terminated polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions based on silane-functional polymers that are suitable for the adhesive bonding, sealing and coating of porous substrates, more particularly of porous mineral substrates, and that even after water storage ensure effective adhesion of the composition to the substrate.

Abstract: There is disclosed a thermosetting composition for forming a silicon-containing film to form a silicon-containing film formed in a multilayer resist process used in lithography, including at least (A) a silicon-containing compound obtained by hydrolyzing and condensing a hydrolyzable silicon compound using an acid as a catalyst, (B) a thermal crosslinking accelerator (C) a monovalent or bivalent or more organic acid having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, (D) trivalent or more alcohol and (E) an organic solvent. There can be provided a composition for a silicon-containing film which can form a good pattern in a photoresist film, can form a silicon-containing film for an etching mask having a good dry etching resistance, can give a good storage stability and can be delaminated with a solution used in a delamination process in a multilayer resist process used for lithography, a substrate on which the silicon-containing film is formed, and further a method for forming a pattern.

Abstract: A composition is capable of curing via condensation reaction. The composition uses a new condensation reaction catalyst. The new condensation reaction catalyst is used to replace conventional tin catalysts. The composition can react to form a gum, gel, rubber, or resin.

Abstract: A composition is capable of curing via condensation reaction. The composition uses a new condensation reaction catalyst. The new condensation reaction catalyst is used to replace conventional tin catalysts. The composition can react to form a gum, gel, rubber, or resin.

Abstract: A composition is capable of curing via condensation reaction. The composition uses a new condensation reaction catalyst. The new condensation reaction catalyst is used to replace conventional tin catalysts. The composition can react to form a gum, gel, rubber, or resin.

Abstract: A liquid silicone rubber coating composition is provided. The composition comprises (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least 2 alkenyl groups bonded to silicon atoms per molecule; (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least 2 hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms per molecule; (C) an addition reaction catalyst; (D) a fine powder silica; (E) an organic compound represented by the following general formula (1): wherein R1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group and n is an integer of 2 to 10; (F) an organosilicon compound having an epoxy group and an alkoxy group bonded to a silicon atom in the molecule; and (G) either one or both of a titanium compounds and a zirconium compounds. When used for the silicone rubber coating layer on air bag base fabric, excellent low burning speed defined by FMVSS-302 is realized and the cured coating layer exhibits low surface tackiness with high anti-blocking property.

Abstract: A room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising (A) a diorganopolysiloxane, (B) an alkoxysilane compound and/or a partial hydrolytic condensate thereof, (C) a curing catalyst, and (D) an organic compound having at least one fatty acid ester radical —OC(?O)CH2R3 (wherein R3 is H or a monovalent hydrocarbon radical) and 0, 1 or 2 hydroxyl radicals effectively cures to glass and fluoropolymer-coated aluminum without a need for primer and has storage stability in a sealed package.

Abstract: A two-component silicone composition that includes a component A that includes i) at least one hydroxyl-group-terminated polydiorganosiloxane P; ii) at least one catalyst K for the cross-linking of polydiorganosiloxanes; and a component B that includes i?) at least one cross-linking agent for polydiorganosiloxanes. Compositions can be used as adhesives, sealants, coatings or as casting compounds and can be distinguished by a very long shelf life.

Abstract: A heat-curable silicone resin composition for sealing optical semiconductors including: component (A): 100 parts by mass of a silicon compound expressed by Formula (1) below; and component (B): from 0.001 to 10 parts by mass of a condensation catalyst. (R1SiO3/2)a((R2)2SiO2/2)b((R3)3SiO1/2)c(SiO4/2)d(XO1/2)e??(1) In this formula, R1, R2, and R3 are identical or differing monovalent organic groups, “X” is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent organic group, “a” is a positive number, “b” is 0 or a positive number, “c” is 0 or a positive number, “d” is 0 or a positive number, and “e” is 0 or a positive number; however “a” to “e” satisfy the following conditions: b/a is a number from 0 to 10, c/a is a number from 0 to 0.5, d/(a+b+c+d) is a number from 0 to 0.3, and e/(a+b+c+d) is a number from 0.01 to 1.5.

Abstract: The present invention seeks to provide a resin composition which contains an aromatic polycarbonate resin and a polyester resin and which has excellent mechanical strength, flowability and thermal stability and also has excellent moist heat resistance together. The present invention is a resin composition containing 50 to 99 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (component A) and 1 to 50 parts by weight of a polyester resin (component B), the component B being a polyester resin polymerized in the presence of a titanium-phosphorus catalyst obtained by reacting titanium tetrabutoxide, etc., with monolauryl phosphate, etc.

Abstract: A room temperature fast-curing organopolysiloxane composition which has excellent fast curability as well as deep curability is provided without using an organic compound having C?O group and the organic compound having NH2 group which are the volatile components. A method for curing such composition is also provided. The room temperature fast-curing organopolysiloxane composition comprises: (A) 100 parts by weight of a diorganopolysiloxane having both ends terminated with hydroxy group and/or a hydrolyzable group; (B) 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of a silane and/or a siloxane having at least 3 alkenoxysilyl groups in its molecule and being capable of forming a compound having —NH2 group by hydrolysis; (C) 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of a silane and/or a siloxane having at least 3 aminosilyl groups in its molecule and being capable of forming a compound having —NH2 group by hydrolysis; and (D) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a curing catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising a hydrolysate of an alkoxysilane compound, a hydrolysate of a siloxane compound represented by Formula (1), a surfactant, and an element having an electronegativity of 2.5 or less. In Formula (1), RA and RB independently represent a hydrogen atom, a phenyl group, —CaH2a+1, —(CH2)b(CF2)cCF3 or —CdH2d?1, RA and RB are not both hydrogen atoms simultaneously, RC and RD independently represent a single bond that links a silicon atom and an oxygen atom to form a cyclic siloxane structure, or each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a phenyl group, —CaH2a+1, —(CH2)b(CF2)cCF3, or —CdH2d?1, a represents an integer of 1 to 6, b represents an integer of 0 to 4, c represents an integer of 0 to 10, d represents an integer of 2 to 4, and n represents an integer of 3 or greater.

Abstract: A method for preparing an organopolysiloxane compound by mixing (A) an organopolysiloxane of the formula (1): wherein R1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group and may be the same or different, R is a divalent hydrocarbon group, and n is an integer of at least 2, with (B) an organic compound of the formula (2) or (3): wherein R2 is H or a monovalent hydrocarbon and R3 is a divalent hydrocarbon and (C) an organic compound of the formula (4): wherein R1 and R3, respectively, have the same meanings as defined above, R4 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, and p is 0 or 1, wherein components (A), (B) and (C) are reacted with one another under conditions that a ratio between an amino group equivalent PNH in component (A) and an isocyanate group equivalent PNCO in components (B) and (C) is such that 0.8?(PNCO/PNH) and a molar ratio between component (B) and component (C) is such that 0.6?[component (B)/component (C)].

Abstract: A polyorganosiloxane polyoxyalkylene block copolymer having one or more polyorganosiloxane blocks and one or more polyoxyalkylene blocks linked to each other via divalent radicals which comprises at least two silicon-bonded alkoxy groups, preferably of the form PS (A PO)m (A PS)n, wherein PO is a polyoxyalkylene block, PS represents a polyorganosiloxane block, A is a divalent radical, m and n have independently a value of at least 1, comprising at least one alkoxy-substituted siloxane unit of the formula (R?)q(OR)—SiO3?q/2 ?, wherein R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and each R? represents an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, or an alkoxy group of the formula —OR and q has a value of 0, 1 or 2, provided at least two silicon-bonded groups OR are present in the block copolymer.

Abstract: An adhesion promoter composition which comprises an oligomer of a functional alkoxysilane and a specific alkyl alkoxy silane is advantageously employed to improve the bonding of sealants/adhesives/coatings such as moisture curable silylated polymers on various substrates such as wet or dry concrete. In a preferred embodiment the adhesion promoter contains an octyltrialkoxysilane and an oligomer prepared from an epoxy or polyethylene oxide functional alkoxysilane.

Abstract: Low VOC mineral surface enhancer compositions are non-yellowing and contain a condensable aminoorgano-functional organopolysiloxane fluid, a condensable organopolysiloxane resin, and a condensation catalyst. The compositions provide a durable, color enhancing wet look to mineral surfaces to which they are applied.

Abstract: Disclosed is a photocurable organopolysiloxane composition including (A) 100 parts by weight of diorganopolysiloxane having at least two silicon atoms having a hydroxyl group and/or hydrolyzable group attached thereto in one molecule; and (B) 0.1 to 30 parts by weight of a complex compound composed of titanium(meth)acrylate-trialkoxide and ?-diketone. It will find use as a sealing agent, adhesive, coating material. It is particularly suitable for micro pars and precision molding on account of its good curability and very little cure shrinkage.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for making crosslinked polysilanes and polygermanes, preferably having either hydrogen or halogen substituent groups. These crosslinked polymers are prepared by catalytic polymerization such as the dehalogenative coupling or dehydrocoupling. The crosslinked polymers having no more than 10% of the chain atoms involved in crosslinking. Also disclosed are compositions containing these crosslinked polymers in a solvent to enable the composition to be deposited on a substrate using a liquid deposition technique.

Abstract: To provide a semiconductor device member that is superior in heat resistance, light resistance, film-formation capability and adhesion, and is capable of sealing a semiconductor device and holding a phosphor without causing cracks, peelings and colorings even after used for a long period of time, the weight loss at the time of heating, measured by a predetermined weight-loss at-the-time-of-heating measurement method, is 50 weight % or lower and the ratio of peeling, measured by a predetermined adhesion evaluation method, is 30% or lower, in the semiconductor device member.

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

Abstract: Alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane compounds are described. The alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane compounds contain an alkoxysilane group that participates in an alkoxysilane-silica reaction as a silica dispersing agent in rubber, with the release of zero to about 0.1% by weight of the rubber of volatile organic compounds (VOC), especially alcohol, during compounding and further processing. Further described are methods for making alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes, methods for making vulcanizable rubber compounds containing alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes, vulcanizable rubber compounds containing alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes, and pneumatic tires comprising a component that contains alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes.

Abstract: A heat-curable silicone resin composition for sealing optical semiconductors including: component (A): 100 parts by mass of a silicon compound expressed by Formula (1) below; and component (B): from 0.001 to 10 parts by mass of a condensation catalyst. (R1SiO3/2)a((R2)2SiO2/2)b((R3)3SiO1/2)c(SiO4/2)d(XO1/2)e??(1) In this formula, R1, R2, and R3 are identical or differing monovalent organic groups, “X” is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent organic group, “a” is a positive number, “b” is 0 or a positive number, “c” is 0 or a positive number, “d” is 0 or a positive number, and “e” is 0 or a positive number; however “a” to “e” satisfy the following conditions: b/a is a number from 0 to 10, c/a is a number from 0 to 0.5, d/(a+b+c+d) is a number from 0 to 0.3, and e/(a+b+c+d) is a number from 0.01 to 1.5.

Abstract: A room-temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising: (A) a diorganopolysiloxane capped at both molecular terminals with trialkoxysilyl groups and having viscosity of 100 to 1,000,000 mPas at 25° C.; (B) a diorganodimethoxysilane or a partially hydrolyzed product thereof; (C) a diorganodialkoxysilane having silicon-bonded alkoxy group with two or more carbon atoms or a partially hydrolyzed product thereof; and (D) a titanium chelate catalyst, exhibits excellent storage stability and easiness of controlling curing speed as well as by strong adhesion to a substrate with which this composition is in contact during curing along with the possibility of interfacial peeling of the cured product from the aforementioned substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to room-temperature curable silicone compositions possessing rapid deep-section cure. The silicone sealant compositions of the present invention find application in insulating glass units as elements of windows, skylights, doors and related products.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds (K) comprising A) 100 parts by weight of a pre-polymer (P) comprising units (E) in the backbone thereof that are selected from polyether and polyester units, wherein the pre-polymer (P) comprises at least one end group of the general formula (1) -L1-(CH2)y—SiR23-x(OR1)x (1), B) 1 to 100 parts by weight of silane (S) of the general formula (2) R4SiR23-Z(OR1)z (2), (G) 0 to 10 parts by weight of a curing catalyst (HK) that accelerates the curing of the compounds (K) in the presence of humidity, wherein L1 represents a divalent linking group selected from —O—, —S—, —(R3)N—, —O—CO—N(R3)—, —N(R3)—CO—O—, —N(R3)—CO—NH—, —NH—CO—N(R3)—, —N(R3)—CO—N(R3) and R1, R2, R3, x, y and z have the meanings cited in claim 1. R4 are hydrocarbon radicals having at least 7 hydrogen atoms. According to the invention, after hardening, the compounds (K) have high shear strength and are used as adhesives (K).

Abstract: A moisture curable composition is capable of cure to an elastomeric body. The composition includes an extended polymer, a suitable cross-linking agent, a suitable condensation catalyst, an organic plasticizer, and one or more fillers. The extended polymer includes an organosiloxane containing polymer of a specific formula and an organic extender selected from linear or branched mono unsaturated hydrocarbons, wherein the organopolysiloxane polymer comprises from 5 to 20% by weight of the composition. The cross-linking agent includes at least two hydroxyl and/or hydrolysable groups reactive with the organopolysiloxane polymer. The organic plasticizer is selected from one or more of the group of natural drying oils, fatty acid(s), fatty acid esters, polyols, and organic phosphates.

Abstract: Disclosed are a composition including a silane-based organic/inorganic hybrid material having a multiple bond and one or more organic metal compounds and/or one or more organic polymers, an organic insulator including the composition, an organic thin film transistor (OTFT) including the organic insulator and an electronic device including the OTFT. The organic insulator including the composition for preparing an organic insulator has increased charge mobility and an increased on/off current ratio, thus exhibiting improved properties, and the organic thin film transistor manifests uniform properties due to the absence of hysteresis.

Abstract: A room temperature fast-curing organopolysiloxane composition which has excellent fast curability as well as deep curability is provided without using an organic compound having C?O group and the organic compound having NH2 group which are the volatile components. A method for curing such composition is also provided. The room temperature fast-curing organopolysiloxane composition comprises: (A) 100 parts by weight of a diorganopolysiloxane having both ends terminated with hydroxy group and/or a hydrolyzable group; (B) 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of a silane and/or a siloxane having at least 3 alkenoxysilyl groups in its molecule and being capable of forming a compound having —NH2 group by hydrolysis; (C) 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of a silane and/or a siloxane having at least 3 aminosilyl groups in its molecule and being capable of forming a compound having —NH2 group by hydrolysis; and (D) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a curing catalyst.

Abstract: An oily surface adhesive room temperature curing type organopolysiloxane composition includes: (A) at least one of organopolysiloxanes represented by specific general formulas; (B) heavy calcium carbonate of which the surfaces have been treated with a fatty acid and/or paraffin treating agent; (C) an oil-absorbing carbon powder; (D) a silane represented by a specific general formula or a partial hydrolyzate; (E) a curing catalyst; and (F) an organic compound having one isocyanate group in its molecule.

Abstract: Provision of a curable composition having good curability and adhesiveness by the use of a non-organotin catalyst. A curable composition containing an organic polymer (A) having a silicon-containing group crosslinkable by forming a siloxane bond, metal carboxylate (B), a silane coupling agent (C) free of an amino group, and an amino group-containing compound (D) in an amount corresponding to a weight ratio relative to (B) of 0-0.05, which contains, as the silicon-containing group of component (A), a silicon-containing group, wherein three hydrolyzable groups or hydroxyl groups are bonded to a silicon atom, as an essential component.

Abstract: Vulcanizable elastomeric compositions and vulcanizates are prepared by employing a titanium compound. The titanium compound is believed to enhance the reaction between a silica particle and a silica-reactive compound.

Abstract: Highly elastomeric, curable, paintable silicone compositions are provided. The paintable silicone compositions comprise an organopolysiloxane, a silicone functional crosslinker, and an organic polymer. The highly elastomeric, curable, paintable silicone compositions have an elongation of at least 150% and are useful as paintable sealants and caulks.

Abstract: The invention relates to architectural elements possessing at least two components bonded together employing a silicone rubber composition possessing rapid development of strength and deep-section cure, which is useful for application as a bedding sealant in the manufacture of such architectural elements as window assemblies, door assemblies, structural glazing, curtainwall applications, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides one-component silicone compositions, particularly useful as sealants, having low modulus and high elongation, as well as good resistance to high temperatures and humidity, and methods for preparing these sealants. In particular, the present invention provides compositions including a chain-extended curable polyorganosiloxane, a high molecular weight silicone gum and a cure system. The compositions may be used, for example, in sealing the stitching of automotive airbags.

Abstract: Doped polysilanes, inks containing the same, and methods for their preparation and use are disclosed. The doped polysilane generally has the formula H-[AaHb(DRx)m]q-[(AcHdR1e)n]p—H, where each instance of A is independently Si or Ge, and D is B, P, As or Sb. In preferred embodiments, R is H, -AfHf+1R2f, alkyl, aryl or substituted aryl, and R1 is independently H, halogen, aryl or substituted aryl. In one aspect, the method of making a doped poly(aryl)silane generally includes the steps of combining a doped silane of the formula AaHb+2(DRx)m (optionally further including a silane of the formula AcHd+2R1e) with a catalyst of the formula R4wR5yMXz (or an immobilized derivative thereof) to form a doped poly(aryl)silane, then removing the metal M. In another aspect, the method of making a doped polysilane includes the steps of halogenating a doped polyarylsilane, and reducing the doped halopolysilane with a metal hydride to form the doped polysilane.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to silicone formulations which are capable of being rapidly cured to tough elastomeric materials through exposure to UV radiation, and optionally through exposure to moisture as well. The cured products demonstrate high resistance to flammability and combustibility.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed of making linear and cross-linked, HMW (high molecular weight) polysilanes and polygermanes, polyperhydrosilanes and polyperhydrogermanes, functional liquids containing the same, and methods of using the liquids in a range of desirable applications. The silane and germane polymers are generally composed of chains of Si and/or Ge substituted with R? substituents, where each instance of R? is, for example, independently hydrogen, halogen, alkenyl, alkynyl, hydrocarbyl, aromatic hydrocarbyl, heterocyclic aromatic hydrocarbyl, SiR?3, GeR?3, PR?2, OR?, NR?2, or SR?; where each instance of R? is independently hydrogen or hydrocarbyl. The cross-linked polymers can be synthesized by dehalogenative coupling or dehydrocoupling. The linear polymers can be synthesized by ring-opening polymerization. The polymers can be further modified by halogenation and/or reaction with the source of hydride to furnish perhydrosilane and perhydrogermane polymers, which are used in liquid ink formulations.

Abstract: The invention provides a radiation-curable alkoxy silanized hyperbranched polyester acrylate, characterized in that the radiation-curable alkoxy silanized hyperbranched polyester acrylate is produced by using a hyperbranched molecule with at least 16 functionalities as a core; acrylating or methacrylating a portion of the terminal groups of the hyperbranched molecule; and terminating a portion of the end groups of the hyperbranched molecule with an isocyanated silane coupling agent. The acrylate of the invention can be formed into a coating on polar substrates, such as glass or metal, or used as an adhesive.

Abstract: There is provided a curable composition having good curability and adhesion by using a non-organotin catalyst. The curable composition comprising (A) an organic polymer having a reactive silicon group as a silicon-containing group being capable of crosslinking by forming siloxane bonds, (B) one or more kinds selected from a titanium catalyst, an aluminum catalyst and a zirconium catalyst, and (C) a low molecular weight compound containing a hydrolyzable silicon group and having a molecular weight of 100 to 1,000, characterized in that a ratio (a/b) of the total mole (a) of titanium atoms, aluminum atoms and zirconium atoms of the component (B) to the total mole (b) of silicon atoms of the component (c) is larger than 0.08.

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.