Abstract: Room temperature vulcanizable silicone sealants containing acetoxy groups are fast curing. These sealants give off only small amounts of volatile materials which are generated during the curing process. These sealants contain crosslinkers and optionally chain extenders having azasilacycloalkane groups cure.

Abstract: A room temperature-curable fluorosilicone rubber composition is disclosed, which is capable of giving a cured silicone rubber having excellent resistance against organic solvents and petroleums withhigh curability despite the high fluorine content which may cause steric hindfrance against the curing reaction due to the bulkiness of the fluorine-containing substituent groups. Different from conventional fluorine-containing diorganopolysiloxanes, in which the fluorine-containing substituent groups are bonded to the silicon atoms at random positions throughout the molecule, several silicon atoms from each of the molecular chain ends of the diorganopolysiloxane as the principal ingredient of the inventive composition are free from fluorine-containing substituent groups so that the crosslinking reaction with the silanolic hydroxy groups bonded to the terminal silicon atoms is not disturbed by the fluorine-containing groups in the vicinity of the terminal silanol groups.

Abstract: A coating composition having improved abrasion resistance is provided, which comprises (A) a composition comprising (1) an organooxy-chainstopped organopolysilsesquioxane, (2) a tetraorganotitanate, (3) (a) a siloxane-functionalized ester having the general formula (R.sup.3 O).sub.3-2n SiO.sub.n R.sup.4 OC(O)R.sup.5 C(O)OR.sup.6, wherein n is equal to 0, 1/2, or 1, each R.sup.3 is independently a saturated or unsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon radical containing from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 is a divalent hydrocarbon radical containing from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms, R.sup.5 is a divalent conjugated olefinic radical having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and R.sup.6 is R.sup.3 or R.sup.4 SiO.sub.n (OR.sup.3).sub.3-2n ; or (b) a cyanoorganotriorganooxysilane: and (4) an organic carboxylic acid ester; and (B) from 0% to about 85% of a volatile diluent.

Abstract: Block copolymers of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl and aryl; k, j, m and n represent the number of repeating segments, and imaging members thereof.

Abstract: A foam forming composition comprises (a) one or more polysiloxanes having not less than three alkylhydrogen siloxane units per molecule, (b) one or more polysiloxanes having not less than two silicon-bonded hydroxyl group per molecule, (c) at least one liquid organic titanium compound and (d) a catalyst. Reaction between the organic titanate (e.g. tetraisopropyltitanate) and the hydroxy functional polysiloxane rapidly increases viscosity of the mixture to restrict flow of the composition as it cures to form a foam within 240 seconds of mixing. A vinyl polysiloxane may be incorporated.

Abstract: Silicone pressure sensitive adhesive compositions which cure in the presence of moisture comprise an adhesive component which bears alkoxy radical-containing curing radicals, a catalyst to accelerate the reaction of moisture with the alkoxy radicals to form siloxane bonds and a multialkoxy silicon compound to stabilize the composition in the solventless state. Curing provides adhesives ranging from pressure sensitive adhesives having improved properties to permanent adhesives. The adhesives are useful for adhering an object to a surface and thereafter improving the bond between the object and the surface by exposure to moisture.

Abstract: A method of making organopolysiloxanes comprises contacting organosilicon compounds having at least one unit ##EQU1## wherein R.degree. is hydrogen, hydroxyl, a C.sub.1-18 hydrocarbon, substituted hydrocarbon or hydrocarbonoxy group and a has a value of from 0 to 4 with a phosphonitrile halide AB, wherein A is a phosphonitrile halide cation [X(PX.sub.2 .dbd.N).sub.n PX.sub.3 ].sup.+, wherein X is halide and n is from 1 to 8 and B is an anion derived from a Lewis acid not containing a P atom, e.g. [MX.sub.(v-t+1) R.sup.2 .sub.t ].sup.-. The method is particularly useful for condensation of silanol end-blocked siloxanes.

Abstract: Silicone pressure sensitive adhesive compositions which are stable in the absence of moisture but which cure in the presence of moisture comprise an adhesive component which bears alkoxy radical-containing curing radicals and, optionally, a catalyst to accelerate the reaction of moisture with the alkoxy radicals to form siloxane bonds. Curing provides adhesives ranging from pressure sensitive adhesives having improved properties to permanent adhesives. The adhesives are useful for adhering an object to a surface and thereafter improving the bond between the object and the surface by exposure to moisture.

Abstract: A method of forming modified preceramic polymers comprising mixing organopolysilanes having a plurality of Si--H functional groups with an effective amount of a metallocene compound, and allowing the mixture to undergo a dehydrogenative reaction is disclosed. Pyrolysis of the modified polymer provides in high yields ceramic residues that approach stoichiometric SiC in composition. Preferably the organopolysilane starting material contains a plurality of tertiary Si--H bonds and has the general formula of [(RSiH).sub.x (RSi).sub.y ].sub.n where the sum of the coefficients x and y equal 1, n is an integer greater than 1, R is a lower alkyl group having from 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkenyl group having from 2 to about 8 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having from 3 to about 10 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having from 6 to about 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Curable organopolysiloxanes with epoxy groups are disclosed which contain additionally at least one group of the formula[--O--((C.sub.n H.sub.2n O--).sub.x).sub.y ].sub.z R.sup.3 --O--((C.sub.n H.sub.2n O--).sub.x).sub.y HwhereinR.sup.3 is a divalent alkylene group with 2 to 11 carbon atoms,z is 0 or 1y is 0 or 1z+y is 1 or 2n has an average value of 2 to 3 in the average molecule, the absolute value of n being 2, 3 or 4 andx has a value of 1 to 200.The organopolysiloxanes which contain the additional group are useful as curable coating agents with adhesive properties when used alone or in admixture with curable compounds which have epoxy groups, particularly organopolysiloxanes which contain epoxy groups, but are free of the aforementioned additional group. The organopolysiloxanes are used in combination with catalytically acting curing agents.

Abstract: Polycarbosilanes having Si units which are linked by phenyl-substituted methylene bridges or by partially or completely fluorinated hydrocarbon bridges. These polycarbosilanes are obtained by a Grignard polycondensation reaction. If phenyl substituents are present on the silicon atoms of the polycarbosilanes, they may also optionally be exchanged for halogen atoms in additional halogenating reactions, so that polycarbosilanes can be prepared which are both fluorinated on the hydrocarbon bridges and halogenated (particularly fluorinated) on the silicon atoms.

Abstract: The use of siloxanes for conditioning of hair is disclosed. They hold particular usefulness as substitutes for oxidizing agents in the hair waving process. A novel polymeric composition which comprises a silanol endblocked polydiorganosiloxane, cyclic siloxanes, a chlorobenzyl-functional siloxane and a catalyst is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for imparting corrosion resistance to a metal substrate comprising coating said substrate with a moisture-curable silicone composition is disclosed. The composition consists essentially of a tetrafunctional or hexafunctional silicone polymer (I) which is modified with a liquid organohydrogenpolysiloxane (II) such that, when the functional groups of (I) are alkoxy radicals, the organohydrogenpolysiloxane contains at least 4 silicon hydride groups per molecule and when the functional groups of (I) are oxime groups, the organohydrogenpolysiloxane contains at least 5 silicon hydride groups per molecule.

Abstract: A primer composition which contains a diluent and a film forming binder wherein the film forming binder contains a siloxane condensation catalyst, an amine hardner, a silane coupling agent and the reaction product of a polydiorganosiloxane having a reactive end group and an epoxy functional phosphate ester compound. The composition is useable as a primer on aluminum substrate.

Abstract: A composition useful for adhering polysulfide sealant to silicone sealant or to silicone sealant contaminated surfaces is obtained by mixing 1 part by weight of alkoxy functional, titanate catalyzed silicone sealant with from 0.1 to 40 parts by eight of polysulfide sealant.

Abstract: A room temperature-curable polyorganosiloxane composition which can provide a cured elastic product having a smooth surface, comprising (A) a hydroxyl-terminated polyorganosiloxane, (B) a silane having at least two silicon-bonded ketoximato groups per molecule and/or a partial hydrolysis condensate of the silane, (C) a curing catalyst, and (D) an organozirconium compound.

Abstract: An improved coating composition suitable for concealing scuff marks on glass articles is provided, comprising by weight (A) from about 70 to about 100 percent of a composition comprising by weight (1) from about 50 to 75 percent of an organooxy-chainstopped organopolysilsequioxane having a viscosity of from about 5 to about 1000 centipoise at 25.degree. C., (2) from about 5 to about 15 percent of tetraorganotitanate, (3) from about 0 to about 25 percent of an organotriorganooxysilane, and (4) from about 0 to about 15 percent of a carboxylic acid ester, and (B) from about 0 to about 30 percent of a volatile diluent. The coating formed from this composition has improved cure rate and masks wet bottles uniformly and completely.

Abstract: A room temperature-curable composition comprising (A) a silanol-terminated polydiorganosiloxane having a viscosity measured at 25.degree. C. of from 100 to 200,000 cSt, (B) an epoxy-terminated polyether, (C) an organosilicon compound, (D) an inorganic filler, and (E) a curing catalyst. The composition is suitably used as a building sealant which causes no fouling of the areas surrounding joints even after applied to the joints.

Abstract: A room temperature-curable silicone rubber composition comprising a polydiorganosiloxane having a silanol group at the both ends thereof, an organosilane or a partially hydrolyzed condensate thereof, an epoxyalkylalkoxysilane, and an organosilicon group-containing isocyanurate. The composition shows improved adhesive property to various materials and having excellent moisture resistance and hot water-resistant adhesive property, and is useful as a sealing material for various apparatuses and structures which are used in hot water or moist heat atmosphere.

Abstract: This invention discloses elastomer-forming compositions which have a low viscosity in the uncured state while retaining good physical properties when cured. They comprise an .alpha.,.omega. hydroxyl, trialkoxy or alkylenetrialkoxy end-blocked polydiorganosiloxane, a MQ silicone resin having tetrafunctional units of the formula SiO.sub.2 and monovalent units of the formula R.sub.a R'.sub.3-a SiO.sub.1/2 wherein R' denotes a group of the general formula --R"Si(OR.sup.*).sub.3, with R" being an alkylene group and R.sup.* an alkyl group and wherein a has a value of 2 or 3, preferably 2 for up to 30% of all monovalent units and a titanium catalyst.

Abstract: A primer composition comprising:(A) an organosilicon compound formed by binding an organosilicon compound represented by the general formula (I): ##EQU1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group; X represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, etc.; and 0.ltoreq.a<0.2, 0.ltoreq.b<0.2 and 1<c<4,with an organopolysiloxane represented by the general formula (II): ##EQU2## wherein R.sup.2 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group containing no aliphatic unsaturated group; R.sup.3 represents an alkenyl group; Y represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, etc.; and 1.8<d<2.2, 0.004<e<0.2 and 0.ltoreq.f<0.2,in a particular proportion;(B) an organic titanate; and(C) an organic solvent.This primer composition achieves adhesion with good durability at high temperatures, particularly in high temperature oils.

Abstract: An improved bladder lubricant composition is disclosed which provides durable release of bladders from cured rubber tires in the manufacture of the latter. The composition comprises (A) an organopolysiloxane resin consisting essentially of phenylsilsesquioxane units and dimethylsiloxane units; (B) an organosilane having trioxime or trialkoxy functionality; (C) a condensation catalyst; and, optionally, (D) at least one diorganopolysiloxane having hydroxyl or alkoxy terminal groups.

Abstract: A coating composition to form a coat on the surface of electrophotographic carrier which imparts excellent durability, moisture resistance and flowability to the carrier comprises:(A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane of the general formula;R.sub.a X.sub.b SiO.sub.(4-(a+b))/zwherein R represents a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon residue; X represents a hydroxyl group, or a hydrolizable group; "a" is a number in the range of 0.8<a<1.8; and "b" is a number in the range of 0.1<b.ltoreq.3,(B) 0.05 to 50 parts by weight of an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least two hydrogen atoms bonded directly to silicon atom, in a molecule, and(C) a curing catalyst.

Abstract: The invention discloses novel silanol waxes. Compounds of the invention by virtue of their silanol fatty ester group are waxy lubricious solids which provide outstanding lubrication and hydrophobicity when applied to hair, skin and textile fibers. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by reacting a silanol compound with a fatty carboxylic and or polycarboxylic acid, ester or anhydride.

Abstract: A room temperature vulcanizable organopolysiloxane composition comprising a diorganopolysiloxane blocked with a hydroxyl group at opposite ends of the molecular chain of the diorganopolysiloxane, a silane or siloxane compound having at least three hydrolyzable groups in the molecule, a filler, and a curing catalyst. The composition further comprises a specific type of amide compound whereby the composition is readily released from electric or electronic parts after having been vulcanized and dipped in a hot soldering bath.

Abstract: Single-component diorganopolysiloxane compositions, stable in storage in the absence of atmospheric moisture and crosslinkable into elastomeric state in the presence of moisture, well adapted, e.g., as sealants and adhesives for the construction industry, contain (A) a diorganopolysiloxane polymer having silanol endgroups, (B) a ketiminoxysilane crosslinking agent, (C) a stabilizing amount of an isocyanurate of the formula: ##STR1## (D) an inorganic filler material, and (E) a metal curing catalyst.

Abstract: The heat stability of acrylamide functional polyorganosiloxane which cure by exposure to ultraviolet radiation can be improved by the addition of zinc naphthenate, stannous octoate, and organotitanates.

Abstract: Curable compositions comprise a silanol-terminated polyorganosiloxane, a cross-linking agent which is an organic silane free of isocyanate groups and a metal organic compound containing a Ti-O-P bond. The compositions cure on exposure to the atmosphere and, in comparison to known compositions containing organotitanium compounds show a reduced tendency to be discoloured.

Abstract: A resinous composition containing (A) a high molecular weight hydroxy compound having 2 or more hydroxy groups per molecule and having a number average molecular weight of 3,000 to 200,000, (B) a high molecule weight epoxy compound having 2 or more epoxy groups per molecule and having a number average molecular weight of 120 to 200,000, (C) a silane compound having one or more silicon-containing functional groups per molecule and (D) a chelate of aluminum, titanium or zirconium with a ligand exhibiting ketoenol tautomerism, can be cured at temperatures not exceeding 100.degree. C. and forms a desirable coating when cured.

Abstract: The specification describes and claims a composition curable to an elastomer in the presence of moisture and characterized in that it comprises the product obtained by mixing (A) 100 parts by weight of a polydiorganosiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups and wherein at least 50 percent of the total organic substituents are methyl groups, (e.g. according to the genertal formula H(OSiR".sub.2).sub.x OH wherein substantially all of the groups R" are methyl groups and x is an integer having an average value from 250 to 1500), (B) from 1 to 40 parts by weight of one or more oxime silanes of the general formulaR.sub.4-n Si(ON.dbd.CR'.sub.2).sub.nwherein each R represents an alkyl group having less than 6 carbon atoms, a vinyl group, an allyl group or a phenyl group, each R' represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a phenyl group and n has an average value of from 2.1 to 3 and (C) from 0.1 to 1.

Abstract: A room-temperature curable composition comprising(A) 100 parts by weight of a polymer having a hydrolyzable silyl group at the terminal of the molecular chain, the main chain being substantially a polyether,(B) from 0.01 to 20 parts by weight of an organic silicon compound represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein two R.sup.1 s, which may be the same or different, each represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group; two R.sup.2 s, which may be the same or different, each represents an unsubstituted hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; two Q.sup.1 s, which may be the same or different, each represents a divalent hydrocarbon group; a and b each represents 2 or 3; and A represents a hydrogen atom, a monovalent hydrocarbon group, or a monovalent group shown by the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and Q.sup.1 have the same meaning as defined above and c represents 2 or 3; and(C) from 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a curing catalyst.

Abstract: A novel room temperature-curable organopolysiloxane-based composition is proposed which is capable of giving a surface coating highly insusceptible to surface stain even by exposure over years. The composition comprises: (A) a block copolymer composed of dimethylsiloxane units and trifunctional siloxane units of which the organic group is a phenyl group or a fluorine containing aliphatic group, in a specified molar proportion; (B) an organosilane compound having hydrolyzable groups; and (C) a polyoxyalkylene-modified organosiloxane compound of the formula (Me.sub.3 SiO--).sub.2 SiR.sup.4 --C.sub.3 H.sub.6 --(--O--R.sup.5 --).sub.b --O--SiR.sup.6.sub.a X.sub.3-a, in which Me is a methyl group, R.sup.4 is a methyl group or trimethylsiloxy group, R.sup.5 is an ethylene group or propylene group, R.sup.6 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, X is a hydrolyzable group, the subscript a is zero or 1 and the subscript b is a positive integer not exceeding 50, with optional addition of a condensation catalyst.

Abstract: Compositions containing an acrylamide functional polydiorganosiloxane, a polydiorganosiloxane having methacryloxyalkyl functionality and silicon-bonded alkoxy functionality, a photoinitiator, and an organic titanate can be improved by using organic peroxides. The improvements are observed in shelf life and pot life of the uncurd composition, and the odor of the cured product. The resulting composition has ternary cure mechanisms with two of these mechanisms being available as shadow cure mechanisms, i.e. cures in areas not exposed to ultraviolet radiation by either exposure to atmospheric moisture or by heating.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane compositions that are storage-stable under anhydrous conditions, but curable into elastomeric state in the presence of moisture and, thus, are well suited as sealants and coatings and which particularly strongly adhere to substrates used in the construction industry, contain at least one .alpha., .omega.-dihydroxydiorganopolysiloxane polymer; at least one ketiminoxysilane crosslinking agent therefor; a bonding agent including admixture, or reaction product of, (i) an aminoorganosilicon compound containing a primary amine group, with (ii) an organosilicon compound containing an epoxy functional group; and, advantageously, a filler material and a curing catalyst.

Abstract: An excellently pleasant feeling of softness and elastic resilience can be imparted to a fabric material treated with the inventive fabric finishing agent which is an aqueous emulsion of a copolymer obtained by the emulsion polymerization, in an aqueous emulsion of an organopolysiloxane having radical-polymerizable groups, e.g., vinyl groups, or mercapto-substituted hydrocarbon groups, e.g., 3-mercaptopropyl groups, as the polymerization medium of an acrylic or methacrylic monomer, e.g., alkyl acrylates and methacrylates, in a specified amount relative to the amount of the organopolysiloxane. The acrylic or methacrylic monomer may be partly replaced with a polyfunctional monomer, e.g., acrylic and methacrylic acids, N-methylol acrylamide, glycidyl methacrylate, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate and the like, and/or a monomer of the third class, e.g., styrene and acrylonitrile. The emulsion may be further admixed with an organohydrogen polysiloxane as a crosslinking agent and a catalyst for the crosslinking reaction.

Abstract: Polydiorganosiloxane compositions which are stable in storage with exclusion of moisture and which are curable with water or atmospheric air are useful to produce paintable joint sealing compounds and coating composition and the composition is a mixture of .alpha., .omega.-dihydroxy-polydiorganosiloxanes, carboxylic acid amido alkylalkoxy silicon compounds as cross-linking agents, complex titanic acid esters and filler which comprises a precipitated, hydrophobicized chalk whose residual moisture has been removed before contact with the titanic acid esters and cross-linking agents in the mixture.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane compositions that are storage-stable under anhydrous conditions, but curable into elastomeric state in the presence of moisture and, thus, are well suited as sealants and coatings and which particularly strongly adhere to substrate used in the construction industry, contain at least one .alpha., .omega.-dihydroxydiorganopolysiloxane polymer; at least one acyloxysilane crosslinking agent therefor; a bonding agent including admixture, or reaction product of, (i) an aminoorganosilicon compound containing a primary amine group, with (ii) an organosilicon compound containing an epoxy functional group; and, advantageously, a filler material and a curing catalyst.

Abstract: A curable polymer composition comprising(A) an alkyl (meth)acrylate base polymer having a silicon-containing reactive group,(B) an oxyalkylene base polymer having a silicon-containing reactive group,(C) a silicon-containing compound having three or four hydrolyzable groups bonded to the silicon atom,(D) a silicon-containing compound having two hydrolyzable groups bonded to the silicon atom and(E) a curing acceleratorwherein the compounds (C), (D) and (E) are contained in amounts of 0.01 to 30 parts by weight, 0.1 to 30 parts by weight and 0.01 to 10 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the total amount of the polymers (A) and (B), which composition has improved storage stability while a cured material therefrom has good mechanical properties, particularly elongation.

Abstract: Room temperature-curable compositions made from an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded alkoxy groups per molecule, an alkoxysilane having three or four alkoxy groups per molecule, a mercapto group-containing alkoxysilane, and a curing catalyst produce cured materials under sealed storage stability, reversion resistance.

Abstract: A room temperature vulcanizable organopolysiloxane composition is provided, comprising (a) a diorganopolysiloxane blocked with a silanol, dialkoxy or trialkoxy radical at both ends of the molecular chain thereof, (b) a novel organic silicon compound of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a monovalent hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, ##STR2## m and l are independently equal to 0, 1 or 2, and n is an integer in the range of 2 to 8, and (c) a curing catalyst. The composition may further contain (d) an organoalkoxysilane.

Abstract: A liquid polymer which is rapidly curable, at room temperature, to a solid hydrolytically stable elastomer having high tensile and tear strengths, said liquid polymer having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a liquid polymeric backbone selected from the group consisting of polyether and polythioether, said backbone having a number average molecular weight of at least 1,500 and having no carboxyl or hydroxyl groups; R.sup.1 is lower alkyl, R.sup.2 is lower alkyl, R.sup.3 is a divalent organic radical having no sulfur atoms, R.sup.4 is alkylene of from 3 to 6 carbon atoms, and which separates the oxygen atom from X by at least 3 carbon atoms, X is sulfur or --S--R.sup.5 --S-- wherein R.sup.5 is alkylene having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms, alkylene thioether of from 4 to 12 carbon atoms or hydrocarbon ether of from 4 to 20 carbon atoms, p is 2 to 4, m is 1 to 3, n is 0 to 2 and the sum of m and n is 3. There is also disclosed a method for curing such liquid polymers.

Abstract: A faster curing neutral curing composition is obtained by the additive of an oxime compound to a composition comprising a trialkoxysilethylene endblocked polydiorganosiloxane, alkoxysilane crosslinker, and titanium catalyst.

Abstract: There are disclosed solventless silicone coating compositions comprising a homogeneous mixture of (A) a liquid silicone resin reaction product prepared by hydrolyzing an equilibrated mixture of (i) a first silane and (ii) a first diorganopolysiloxane, (B) a second silane and (C) a second diorganopolysiloxane. The compositions find utility as protective coatings, particularly in corrosion resistant high temperature paint applications. Coatings having excellent humidity resistance are formed when the compositions of the present invention are further modified with a minor portion of an amine-functional polydimethylsiloxane.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition curable at a low temperature and characterized in that the composition comprises:(a) at least one of a copolymer comprising as its monomer components an oxirane-containing vinyl monomer and an alkoxysilane-containing vinyl monomer and a vinyl copolymer comprising at its monomer components a polysiloxane macromonomer and an oxirane-containing vinyl monomer,(b) a chelate compound, and(c) a compound having a number average molecular weight of up to about 1,000 and containing at least two alicyclic oxirane groups in the molecule.

Abstract: A curable polyorganosiloxane composition is disclosed, comprising: (A) 100 parts by weight of polyorganosiloxane having at least two hydroxyl groups or hydrolyzable groups bonded to a silicon atom in the molecule thereof and having a viscosity at 25.degree. C. of 10 to 1,000,000 cSt, (B) 0 to 2,000 parts by weight of polyorganosiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups bonded to a silicon atom in the molecule thereof and having a viscosity at 25.degree. C. of 10 to 1,000,000 cSt, (C) 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of an organosilicon compound having more than 2 (on the average) hydrolyzable groups bonded to a silicon atom in the molecule thereof, (D) 0 to 10 parts by weight of a catalyst for a condensation reaction, and (E) 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of an organic peroxide, wherein at least 0.01 mol % of all organic groups bonded to a silicon atom as contained in (A) to (C) is an alkenyl group. The composition has both condensation reaction curability and ultraviolet ray curability.

Abstract: An adhesion promoter for use with ultraviolet radiation curable siloxane composition is made by combining an alkoxysilicon compound of the formula(RO).sub.3 Si--X--Si(OR).sub.3and a compound capable of catalyzing the reaction between two alkoxy groups or an alkoxy group and a hydroxyl group. Ultraviolet radiation curable siloxane compositions with the improved adhesion are obtained by mixing the adhesion promoter with a mixture which has at least one ultraviolet radiation activatable siloxane polymer and a photoinitiator. These compositions can be used as optical fiber coatings, conformal coatings, and other coating application where adhesion to a substrate is important.

Abstract: A chelated titanium catalyst can be improved by the addition of an additive selected from the group consisting of organomercaptan of the formula RSH, where R is a hydrocarbon radical containing from 3 to 12 carbon atoms, and mercapto containing silane of the formula HSR'SiX.sub.3, where R' is a divalent hydrocarbon having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms and X is alkoxy radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms. The improved composition has a reduced tendency to develop color upon storage. The improved composition is particularly useful in a silicone composition comprising a hydroxyl endblocked polydiorganosiloxane and an alkoxysilane or mixture of alkoxysilanes, or in a silicone composition comprising an alkoxy endblocked polydiorganosiloxane.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane with contains alkoxy radicals and epoxy-containing radicals on its molecular terminals has been found to be useful for treating fibers to provide a durable softness and flexibility, smoothness, wrinkle resistance, or rebound to fibrous material. The organopolysiloxane is substantially free of oligomers so that, during drying in the fiber treatment process, oil does not collect on exhaust fans and drip onto the treated material, causing oily spots.

Abstract: A silicone sealant which is stable in the absence of moisture and cures upon exposure to moisture to give an elastomer with a controllable modulus is produced by mixing a polydiorganosiloxane having both vinyl and alkoxysilethylene endblocking, alkoxy silane crosslinker, titanium catalyst, and optional filler. The modulus is controlled by varying the ratio of vinyl to alkoxysilethylene endblocking present on the polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alkoxy-functional one-component RTV system in which the base polymer composition comprises a polyalkoxy-terminated diorganopolysiloxane polymer and a mono alkoxy-terminated diorganoplyisiloxane polymer. In an alternate embodiment, the base polymer composition comprises a diorganopolysiloxane polymer having just one alkoxy group and at least one hydrolyzable leaving group on the terminal silicon atoms.