Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition comprising: —0.68% to 1.00% by weight of a silsesquioxane (A) comprising at least one phenyl group and at least one alkoxy group; —at least one silylated polymer comprising at least one alkoxysilane group, preferably 3% to 80% of at least one silylated polymer comprising at least one alkoxysilane group; and at least 25% by weight of at least one carbonated filler, percentages by weight being expressed with respect to the total weight of said composition, as well as the use of same as a mastic, in particular as a mastic for construction.

Abstract: Condensation polymers are prepared by agitating a mixture comprising glyoxal, a monomer comprising two or three primary aromatic amine groups, an organic solvent, and water at a temperature between 20° C. and 100° C. The resulting solution can be applied to a surface of a substrate, forming an initial film. Curing the initial film layer using two or more heating steps, wherein one of the heat steps is performed at a temperature of 150° C. to 250° C., produces a cured film layer. Depending on the relative amounts of glyoxal and monomer used, the film layer can contain predominantly high Tg imine-containing units or predominantly lower Tg aminal-containing units. All film layers were highly resistant to the solvent used to prepare the polymer. The Tg of the polymer can be about 190° C. to greater than 300° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for producing water-absorbing polymer particles by polymerizing monomers on a continuous conveyor belt, wherein joins of the conveyor belt and/or damage on the conveyor belt surface have been sealed with a sealing composition.

Abstract: The present invention involves an adhesive composition and a method for its-use, especially by consumers, for fastening various articles, for example for the purposes of fitting out or decorating dwellings.

Abstract: The disclosure herein includes rapid gas decompression (RGD)-resistant fluoroelastomeric compositions and includes a curable fluoropolymer having a curesite monomer with at least one functional group capable of curing with a peroxide curative. The compositions include a bisphenyl-based curative and an organic peroxide curative and an organic peroxide co-curative. The fluoroelastomeric compositions have a ratio of the bisphenyl-based curative to the organic peroxide co-curative of about 0.25:1 to about 1.5:1 and a ratio of the bisphenyl-based curative to the organic peroxide of about 0.5:1 to about 1.5:1. Such compositions can be formed into seals meeting RGD industry standards in a variety of sizes, up to and/or exceeding 5 mm in thickness or cross-sectional diameter.

Abstract: Methods of forming blocked-mercapto alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes are provided. The blocked-mercapto 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 as alcohol (a volatile organic compound (VOC)), during compounding and further processing. The blocked-mercapto alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane compounds also contain a blocked mercapto group which, when de-blocked, allows the mercapto group to interact with the polymer(s) in a rubber composition. Further described are rubber compounds containing the blocked-mercapto alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition for an optical film of the present invention comprises 100 parts by weight of a (meth)acrylic polymer comprising 45 to 99.99% by weight of an alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer unit and 0.01 to 2% by weight of a tertiary amino group-containing monomer unit; and 0.01 to 2 parts by weight of a peroxide as a crosslinking agent. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition can form an pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that has satisfactory reworkability such that optical films can be easily peeled from liquid crystal panels with no adhesive residue and also has satisfactory processability such that it can be worked without pressure-sensitive adhesive fouling or dropout.

Abstract: A curable composition includes: 100 parts by mass of a silicon-containing polymer having a Mw of 3,000 to 100,000 obtainable by hydrolysis-condensation of an organosilane mixture including R1SiX3, R2SiX3, R3R4SiX2 and R5SiX3, the total of R2SiX3 and R3R4SiX2 being 5 to 60 mol %, optionally a prepolymer, optionally a cyclic siloxane compound, 0.0001 to 10 parts by mass of an organic peroxide and optionally a metal catalyst, and 10 to 1,500 parts by mass of a filler, wherein R1 is a C2-6 alkenyl group, R2 is a C1-6 alkyl group, R3 and R4 are each a C1-6 alkyl group, R5 is a phenyl group optionally substituted with a C1-6 alkyl group, and X is a C1-6 alkoxy group, one or more of R2 to R4 is a methyl group, f represents a number of 2 to 10, g represents a number of 0 to 8, and n represents 1 or 2.

Abstract: A method for preparing a modified thermoplastic resin by mixing a thermoplastic resin having a tg of 95° C. or greater and having a melt processing temperature of 250° C. or greater with a silicone base comprised of 100 parts by weight of a diorganopolysiloxane gum and having an average of at least 2 alkenyl groups per molecule in conjunction with 0 to 50 parts by weight of a reinforcing filler along with a radical initiator. The silicone base and this combination are dynamically vulcanized to cure the silicone base at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane composition of the organic peroxide cure or addition reaction cure type, (B) a normally solid organic compound having at least two ester bonds per molecule, and (C) particulate aluminum hydroxide having an average particle size of up to 20 ?m is suited for use as high-voltage electric insulator since it maintains insulating properties for a long term in outdoor service and has acid resistance and a long lifetime even in polluted areas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biostable gel comprising: (a) at least one silicon-containing polyol, polyamine, polyepoxy or polyisocyanate having 1 or more functional groups and a molecular weight of at least 20,000 which is cured in the presence of: (b) at least one diol, diamine or diisocyanate having a molecular weight of less than 10,000; and/or (c) an initiator, processes for their preparation and their use in the manufacture and repair of biomaterials and medical devices, articles or implants, in particular the manufacture of a soft tissue implant such as breast implants and the repair of orthopaedic joints such as spinal discs.

Abstract: A silicone acrylate hybrid composition includes the reaction product of a silicon-containing pressure sensitive adhesive composition, an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and an initiator. The silicon-containing pressure sensitive adhesive composition includes acrylate or methacrylate functionality. A method of making the hybrid composition includes polymerizing the ethylenically unsaturated monomer and the silicon-containing pressure sensitive adhesive composition in the presence of the initiator.

Abstract: This invention provides a single phase silicone acrylate formulation that resists phase separation and includes (A) at least one of a silicone, an acrylate, and combinations thereof. The single phase silicone acrylate formulation also includes (B) a silicone acrylate hybrid compatibilizing agent including silicone functionality and (meth)acrylate functionality and that is the reaction product of a silicon-containing pressure sensitive adhesive composition, a (meth)acrylate, and an initiator. A method of minimizing phase separation of the single phase silicone acrylate formulation includes the step of combining (A) and (B) to form the single phase silicone acrylate formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the continuous preparation of mixtures containing organosilicon compound (A) and solid (B) and optionally further components in a mixing unit comprising at least one rotating mixing shaft, wherein at least one mixing shaft makes an angle of inclination with the horizontal of more than 10 degrees and the inlet opening for the solid (B) is arranged higher than the outlet opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to linear copolymers of monomer units having both ammonium groups and polysiloxane groups. Amine oxide groups may be substituted for ammonium groups. The polymer backbone includes side chains having high densities of quaternary ammonium groups. The copolymers impart softening, antistatic, quick-drying and setting properties in the appropriate settings.

Abstract: A poly(cyclosiloxane) network comprises the hydrosilation reaction product of a cyclosiloxane of the formula (I) wherein R and R2 are the same or different for each siloxane moiety of hydrogen, an alkyl group, an aryl group, and a cycloalkyl group, and wherein n is an integer from 3 to 8, wherein the cyclosiloxanes are joined by moieties selected from the group consisting of oxygen atoms, linear silanols, branched silanols, halosilanes, alkoxysilanes, vinyl silanes, allyl silanes, vinyl siloxanes, and allyl siloxanes, wherein the Si—O bonds of the cyclosiloxanes are substantially unrearranged compared to the cyclosiloxane precursors of the network.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of an intermediate siloxane monomer and use of said monomer to produce high molecular weight linear polysilalkylenesiloxanes. The siloxane monomer is prepared by ring opening polymerization of a cyclic monomer of the structure in the presence of an acidic or basic ring opening polymerisation catalyst; to form a mixture of siloxane monomers and linear oligomers. The linear oligomers are then extracted and discarded before a further step of ring opening polymerization using the aforementioned intermediate siloxane monomer mixture as the starting material. The second polymerisation step is undertaken at a temperature within the melting point range of said siloxane monomer mixture. The intermediate, final product and methods of their manufacture are described.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composition, which comprises 100 parts by weight of a vinyl group-introduced methylfluoroalkylvinyl-based silicone rubber obtained by copolymerization of a dimethylsiloxane copolymerization unit as the main component with 5-50% by mole of a methylfluoroalkylsiloxane copolymerization unit, and 0.2-8 parts by weight of an organic peroxide. When silica is used as a filler, it is desirable to use a surfactant for silica, and water at the same time. The present silicone rubber composition can give distinguished low-temperature characteristics and blister resistance, and thus can be used for seal materials directed to high-pressure hydrogen gas storage tanks, for example, to storage under 70 MPa, and particularly as suitable vulcanization-molding materials for O-rings, packings, gaskets, oil seals, valves, etc. High-pressure gases for storage are not limited only to hydrogen gas, but also to oxygen gas, nitrogen gas, helium gas, etc. likewise.

Abstract: Crosslinkable compositions containing a crosslinkable organosilicon compound; a silica filler; a silicate or halogen analog thereof, a non-silicate resin-forming monomer; and a solid blowing agent containing intercalated liquid or liquid of crystallization, produce uniform foams of good pore structure, with firm adhesion to substrates, with water repellency and water vapor permeability, and with high elongation and low compression set, and are suitable for use in applications where foamed chloroprene rubber has been used, and in other applications as well.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pump and pumping system for a microfluidic lab-on-a-chip, and a fabricating method thereof. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a method of fabricating a pump for microfluidic lab-on-a-chips, the method including: infiltrating PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane) solution into a porous lump of water-soluble material; performing soft baking of the porous lump of water-soluble material containing the PDMS solution; and dissolving the porous lump of water-soluble material via water to obtain a porous PDMS structure.

Abstract: A silicone acrylate hybrid composition includes the reaction product of a silicon-containing pressure sensitive adhesive composition, an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and an initiator. The silicon-containing pressure sensitive adhesive composition includes acrylate or methacrylate functionality. A method of making the hybrid composition includes polymerizing the ethylenically unsaturated monomer and the silicon-containing pressure sensitive adhesive composition in the presence of the initiator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an adhesive compound, in particular a pressure-sensitive adhesive compound, based on silylated polyurethanes for bonding optical components, in particular optical films, wherein the adhesive compound has a transmission according to ASTM D 1003 of greater than 86% and a haze according to ASTM D 1003 of less than 5%.

Abstract: A thermally conductive silicone rubber composition comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane with the except of below-given components (C) and (E); (B) a thermally conductive filler; (C) a specific organopolysiloxane; (D) a curing agent; and (E) an organopolysiloxane composed of the following units: SiO4/2, R1R22SiO1/2, and R23SiO1/2 (wherein R1 is a univalent hydrocarbon group with an aliphatic, unsaturated bonds, R2 may designate the same or different univalent hydrocarbon groups that do not have aliphatic, unsaturated bonds.), said component (E) being used in an amount of 2 to 10 mass % per sum of components (A) and (E), demonstrates high flowability and good handling characteristics in spite of having a large content of thermally conductive filler and that demonstrates good adhesive properties and elongation and tensile strength in spite of the absence of reinforcing filler.

Abstract: A method of preparing a silicone resin film comprising coating a release liner with a nanomaterial-filled silicone composition comprising (i) a free radical-curable silicone composition comprising a silicone resin and (ii) a carbon nanomaterial, and curing the silicone resin of the coated release liner; a silicone resin film prepared according to the preceding method; and a nanomaterial-filled silicone composition.

Abstract: A thermosetting silicone rubber composition that contains a cerium oxide powder in an amount of 0.001 to 10 mass % and that is characterized by total transmittance of light equal to or greater than 90% according to JIS K7105 when the light is passed through a 1 mm-thick layer of an alkenyl-containing dimethylpolysiloxane gum with 0.1 mass % of said cerium oxide powder dispersed in the gum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of tocopherol as a co-catalyst in the ring opening polymerisation of cyclic siloxanes. The present invention further relates to a method for manufacturing hydrophilic polysiloxanes, wherein a hydrido-containing cyclic siloxane is reacted with a hydrophilic molecule comprising a carbon-carbon double bond, having the general formula (I) H2C?CH—(CHR)n—O—(CHR1CR2R3)mR4 or (II) H2C?CH—(CHR)n—R5, wherein n is an integer from 0 to 4, m is an integer from 0 to 5, R, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently hydrogen or a C1 to C6 alkyl, R5 is a saturated cyclic hydrocarbon containing carbonyl group, in the presence of a first catalyst to obtain a monomer, and polymerising said monomer in the presence of a second catalyst and tocopherol as a co-catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin for optical-semiconductor-element encapsulation obtained by reacting a silicon compound with a boron compound or an aluminum compound, wherein the silicon compound is represented by the following formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, or an aryl group, in which a plurality of R1's are the same or different and a plurality of R2's are the same or different; X represents a hydroxy group, an alkoxy group, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, or an aryl group; and n is 4 to 250, and an optical semiconductor device obtained with the resin.

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: A heat-curable polyimide silicone resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyimide silicone resin having a radically polymerizable group bonded to a silicon atom, 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a peroxycarbonate curing agent, and a solvent. The composition can be cured at a low temperature in a short time.

Abstract: An elastomer blend is made by admixing fluoroelastomer and fluorinated silicone polymer (with optional filler and/or conductive particulate) into a polymeric admixture in weight ratios to provide a low vaporous hydrocarbon permeation rate and high thermal strain value in thermally robust elastomer cured from the blend. The blend is of especial use for making gaskets for use in high stress conditions at elevated operating temperatures.

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 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 squeegee blade made of a compound having a methyl vinyl silicone polymer, a filler, and a friction-reducing additive is provided. The friction-reducing additive is present in an amount from between about 5 and 42 weight percent. The average particle size of the friction-reducing additive is preferably less than about 25 microns, thereby permitting extrusion of the compound into the shape of a squeegee blade. Polytetrafluoroethylene is preferred as a friction-reducing additive, but other substances, such as boron nitride or graphite could be used.

Abstract: Organosilicon compounds bearing keto or aldehyde groups are easily prepared in high yield by oxidation of a carbinol-functional precursor by an oxidizing agent in the presence of a nitrogen-containing free radical mediator which contains aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, heterocyclic, or aromatic NO—, NOH—, or H—N—OH group. The oxidation may be conventional, i.e. using air, oxygen, or other oxidant, may be electrochemical, or enzymatic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of tocopherol as a co-catalyst in the ring opening polymerisation of cyclic siloxanes. The present invention further relates to a method for manufacturing hydrophilic polysiloxanes, wherein a hydrido-containing cyclic siloxane is reacted with a hydrophilic molecule comprising a carbon-carbon double bond, having the general formula (I) H2C?CH—(CHR)n—O—(CHR1CR2R3)mR4 or (II) H2C?CH—(CHR)n—R5, wherein n is an integer from 0 to 4, m is an integer from 0 to 5, R, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently hydrogen or a C1 to C6 alkyl, R5 is a saturated cyclic hydrocarbon containing carbonyl group, in the presence of a first catalyst to obtain a monomer, and polymerising said monomer in the presence of a second catalyst and tocopherol as a co-catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to an abhesive layer and to a method for producing an abhesive coating from cross-linked inorganic nanosols. It is an object of the invention to develop an abhesive layer, which has a strong abhesive effect especially with respect to adhesive liquids or pastes, such as printing inks and, while adhering well to the coated materials, has an improved, wear resistance. This objective is accomplished by an abhesive layer or abhesive coating of cross-linked inorganic nanosols with additions of polyorganosiloxanes, which form a three-dimensional network in the layer.

Abstract: A process for forming a new group of siloxane-based compositions by a one-step co-hydrolysis and the compositions formed thereof. The siloxane-based compositions being functionalized with a carbon-carbon double (C?C) bond and a silicon-hydrogen (Si—H) bond. The C?C bond and hydrogen (H) each being attached directly to a silicon (Si) atom of the silicon-oxygen (Si—O) backbone of the siloxane-based composition. The C?C bond may be from a vinyl or an aromatic radical like a phenyl substituent. The C?C bond substituent provides the functionality needed for forming crosslinkages through standard dehydrocoupling catalysts without the need for siloxane fluids or organic compounds containing alkyl or aryl functional groups. The process provides for varying proportions of silanes as starting monomers to tailor the desired silicon, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen ratios in the siloxane-based compositions or resins.

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: Flame-retardant compositions contain peroxidically crosslinking, addition-crosslinking or condensation-crosslinking silicone rubber and at least one rhodium compound or iridium compound or mixtures of the two. The compositions exhibit increased flame retardancy as compared to similar compositions containing platinum complexes, and especially when used in conjunction with the latter, produce stable ceramic layers upon combustion.

Abstract: Methods of forming blocked-mercapto alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes are provided. The blocked-mercapto 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 as alcohol (a volatile organic compound (VOC)), during compounding and further processing. The blocked-mercapto alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane compounds also contain a blocked mercapto group which, when de-blocked, allows the mercapto group to interact with the polymer(s) in a rubber composition. Further described are rubber compounds containing the blocked-mercapto alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing an elastomeric composition comprising: (I) mixing (A) a silicone base comprising a curable organopolysiloxane, (B) an optional crosslinking agent, (C) a cure agent in an amount sufficient to cure said organopolysiloxane; (II) mixing the product of step (I) with (D) a fluorocarbon elastomer, (E) an optional compatibilizer, (F) an optional catalyst, and (III) statically vulcanizing the organopolysiloxane, wherein the weight ratio of fluorocarbon elastomer (D) to silicone base (A) in the elastomeric base composition ranges from 95:5 to 30:70. The cured rubber compositions obtained from the fluorocarbon elastomeric compositions herein have good fuel resistance properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat conductive silicone rubber composite sheet that is suitable as a heat dissipating member provided between a heat generating electronic component and a heat dissipating component such as a heat dissipating fin, wherein the heat conductive silicone rubber composite sheet has a laminated structure with good electrical insulation and thermal conductivity, as well as excellent strength, flexibility, and particularly superior interlayer adhesion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of matter comprising polyhedral structural units of empirical formula Si2O3, with silicon atoms at the vertices of the polyhedron and oxygen atoms at the center of each edge, arranged in an ordered manner with a repeat distance characteristic of such order in the range of 1 to 2 nanometers and organosilicon crosslinking groups tying these units together to form a polymeric material that exhibits Bragg reflection peaks in the X-ray region of the electromagnetic spectrum. The present invention further relates to methods of preparing such compositions. The nanocomposite materials according to the invention may be useful, for example, as electronics packaging materials, as resists for e-beam lithography, as protective coatings, as binders for refractory sands, as the matrix in polymer matrix composites and as reflective materials in soft X-ray telescopes and microscopes.

Abstract: A thermally and electrically conductive material is provided as a mixture of a dimethylpolysiloxane, metal (or one metal coated with another metal) flakes and/or granules, a peroxide-based and/or a dimethyl hexane based catalyst, PTFE powder and a platinum based fire retardant. The thermally and electrically conductive material may be pre-formed into a film or pad and each side of the film protected with removable release layers. The thermally and electrically conductive material may alternatively be produced in a screen-printable paste. As such, a layer of the thermally and electrically conductive paste may be screen-printed on the metal surface in a complete sheet form or as a patterned film by using a stencil patterned screen mesh. Processes for manufacturing high- and low-frequency circuits that include the interface material are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric compositions useful in the manufacture of biocompatible medical devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to certain cationic random copolymers capable of polymerization to form polymeric compositions having desirable physical characteristics useful in the manufacture of ophthalmic devices. Such properties include the ability to extract the polymerized medical devices with water. This avoids the use of organic solvents as is typical in the art. The polymer compositions comprise siloxane prepolymer containing pendant and end-capping cationic and polymerizable groups.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing an elastomeric base composition comprising: (I) mixing (A) a silicone base comprising a curable organopolysiloxane, (B) an optional crosslinking agent, (C) a cure agent in an amount sufficient to cure said organopolysiloxane; (II) mixing the product of step (I) with (D) a fluorocarbon elastomer, (E) an optional compatibilizer, (F) an optional catalyst, and (III) dynamically vulcanizing the organopolysiloxane, wherein the weight ratio of fluorocarbon elastomer (D) to silicone base (A) in the elastomeric base composition ranges from 95:5 to 30:70. The cured rubber compositions obtained from the elastomeric base compositions herein have good fuel resistance properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel sulfur-containing silane coupling agents, and organic polymers containing carbon-carbon double bonds. These novel silanes can be carried on organic and inorganic fillers. The invention also relates to articles of manufacture, particularly tires, made from the elastomer compositions described herein.

Abstract: Silicone rubber compositions useful for high-voltage insulators, and which cure to give silicone rubbers having a low combustibility, are addition-crosslinkable or peroxide-crosslinkable silicone rubber compositions containing aluminum hydroxide as filler, with the uncrosslinked composition having a storage stability which is improved compared to the prior art and improved processing properties by including an acid, base, or a compound which liberates an acid or base upon heating. These improved properties are achieved both with surface-treated aluminum hydroxide and with untreated aluminum hydroxide.

Abstract: A wiper blade made of a compound having a methyl vinyl silicone polymer, a filler, and a friction-reducing additive is provided. The friction-reducing additive is present in an amount from between about 5 and 42 weight percent, preferably 11 percent. The average particle size of the friction-reducing additive is preferably less than about 25 microns, thereby permitting extrusion of the compound into the shape of a wiper blade. Polytetrafluoroethylene is preferred as a friction-reducing additive, but other substances, such as boron nitride or graphite could be used.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing an elastomeric base composition comprising: (I) mixing by an extrusion process (A) a fluorocarbon elastomer with (B) an optional compatibilizer, (C) an optional catalyst (D) a silicone base comprising a curable organopolysiloxane, (E), an optional crosslinking agent (F) a cure agent in an amount sufficient to cure said organopolysiloxane; and (II) dynamically vulcanizing the organopolysiloxane, wherein the weight ratio of fluorocarbon elastomer (A) to silicone base (B) in the elastomeric base composition ranges from 95:5 to 30:70. The cured rubber compositions obtained from the elastomeric base compositions herein have good fuel resistance properties.