Abstract: A crosslinkable silane-terminated polymer is provided which includes the reaction product of an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer and a silane possessing a plurality of hydrolysable sites and at least one active hydrogen-containing group which is reactive for isocyanate, the silane upon hydrolysis produces a reduced amount of volatile organic compound compared to that produced by the hydrolysis of a silane possessing an equivalent number of hydrolyzable sites all of which are hydrolyzable alkoxy groups.

Abstract: Defoamer compositions of high effectiveness containing at least one siloxane-based antifoam and coupling a polysiloxane bearing active-hydrogen-containing hydrophilic polymer moieties by means of a di- or polyisocyanate.

Abstract: A linear or cyclic siloxane compound contains pendant carbon to carbon double bonds, Si—H bonds, and pendant oxetane functionality. These compounds have two curing temperatures, one associated with a hydrosilation reaction between the carbon to carbon double bond and the Si—H entity, and the other associated with the ring opening of the oxetane.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for preparing functionalized polyorganosiloxane resins (POS) comprising units M: (R3SiO1/2), Q: (SiO4/2) and M?: (YaR3-aSiO1/2) and optionally D: (R2SiO2/2) and/or D?: (RYSiO2/2) and T: (RSiO3/2) and/or T?: (YSiO3/2), wherein in said units R is C1-C10, alkyl or C8-C12, aryl and Y is a functional group (such as Si—H), by redistributing POS resins, using POSf bearing functional groups M? and/or D? and/or in the presence of an acid catalyst such as triflic acid or one of its derivatives and a non-basic inert filler: carbon black, diatomaceous earth, zeolite or acid or neutral oxide (Al2O3, Na2O, TiO2, MgO, silica). The invention also provides said catalyst system.

Abstract: A linear polymer comprising carborane, siloxane, and acetylene units, which may be cross-linked to a cured polymer and/or pyrolyzed to a ceramic.

Abstract: A composition comprising the reaction products of MaMHbMEcDdDHeDEfTgTHhTEiQj where M=R1R2R3SiO1/2; MH=R4R5HSiO1/2; ME=R6R7RESiO1/2; D=R8R9SiO2/2; DH=R10HSiO2/2; DE=R11RESiO2/2; T=R12SiO3/2; TH=HSiO3/2; TE=RESiO3/2; and Q=SiO4/2; where R1, R2, R3, R8, R9 and R12 are independently monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having from one to sixty carbon atoms; R4, R5 and R10 are independently monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having from one to sixty carbon atoms or hydrogen; R6, R7, R11 are independently monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having from one to sixty carbon atoms or RE; each RE is independently a monovalent hydrocarbon radical containing one or more oxirane moieties having from one to sixty carbon atoms; the stoichiometric subscripts a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, and j are either zero or positive subject to the following limitations: a+b+c>1; b+e+h>1; c+f+i>1; b+e+h>c+f+i. In a preferred embodiment the reaction product of the present invention is a polyether siloxane copolymer network.

Abstract: A method of producing a polymer composition for semiconductor optoelectronics, comprising the steps of providing at least one type of disilane monomer which is homo- or copolymerized to form a (co)polymer and then combined with nanoparticles to provide a polymer composition. The nanoparticle containing composition has excellent properties with high refractive index or dielectric constant.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) or formula (II) wherein the variables are as defined in the claims

Abstract: High refractive index and optically clear copoly(carbosilane and siloxane) elastomers and ophthalmic lenses made therefrom are provided. The elastomers are comprised of copolymers having carbosilane repeat units and siloxane repeat units. The copolymers and ophthalmic lenses of the present invention have a high refractive index and excellent folding recoverability.

Abstract: A silylated polymer contains repeating units derived from butadiene. The polymer when partially silylated is especially useful for pressure sensitive adhesives where it imparts superior solvent resistance performance thereto.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing functionalized polyorganosiloxane (POS) resins comprising units M: (R3SiO1/2), Q: (SiO4/2) and M?: (YaR3-aSiO1/2) and optionally D: (R2SiO2/2) and/or D?: (RYSiO2/2) and T: (RSiO3/2) and/or T?: (YSiO3/2), with, in these units: R=C1-C10 alkyl or a C8-C12 aryl and Y a functional group (e.g.: Si—H), by redistribution of POS resins using POSf bearing functional units M? and/or D? and/or in the presence of an acid catalyst of the trifluoromethane-sulfonimide (TFSI) type. The present invention also relates to the aforementioned catalyst system.

Abstract: A polysiloxane represented by the formula (1) or (2): where R, R1, R2, m and n are defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coating and printing ink compositions possessing silicone surfactants compositions comprising fluorine-free organomodified disiloxanes which are resistant to hydrolysis between a pH of about 3 to a pH of about 12. The coatings and printing ink composition of the present invention exhibit enhanced wetting, flow and leveling properties.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a reaction product of the following components: (a) at least one cyclic ether or anhydride; and (b) an alkoxysilane-functional polyacrylate, alkyd, polyester, epoxy, or a multifunctional polyol; and (c) at least one metal ester having the general formula Rm-M(OR?)n, in which M is Si, Al, Zr, or Ti, Mg, B, W, or Mo, R is a hydrocarbon group of less than 10 carbon atoms or a group comprising hydrogen, carbon and oxygen of less than 20 carbon atoms, R? is an alkyl or aryl group with less than 10 carbon atoms, m has values of 0, 1, 2 an 3 and correspondingly n is 4, 3, 2, or 1; and (d) at least one organofunctional alkoxysilane.

Abstract: Solution-processable dielectric materials are provided, along with precursor compositions and processes for preparing the same. Composites and electronic devices including the dielectric materials also are provided.

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: Hydrophilic polyquaternary polyorganosiloxane copolymers and their use as wash-resistant hydrophilic softeners.

Abstract: A composition comprising the reaction products of MaMHbMEcDdDHeDEfTgTHhTEiQj where M=R1R2R3SiO1/2; MH=R4R5H SiO1/2; ME=R6R7RESiO1/2; D=R8R9SiO2/2; DH=R10HSiO2/2; DE=R11RESiO2/2; T=R12SiO3/2; TH=HSiO3/2; TE=RESiO3/2; and Q=SiO4/2; where R1, R2, R3, R8, R9 and R12 are independently monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having from one to sixty carbon atoms; R4, R5 and R10 are independently monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having from one to sixty carbon atoms or hydrogen; R6, R7, R11 are independently monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having from one to sixty carbon atoms or RE; each RE is independently a monovalent hydrocarbon radical containing one or more oxirane moieties having from one to sixty carbon atoms; the stoichiometric subscripts a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, and j are either zero or positive subject to the following limitations: a+b+c>1;b+e+h>1;c+f+i>1;b+e+h>c+f+i. In a preferred embodiment the reaction product of the present invention is a polyether siloxane copolymer network.

Abstract: A method of making a cosmetic composition comprising the reaction products of MaMHbMEcDdDHeDEfTgTHhTEiQj where M=R1R2R3SiO1/2; MH=R4R5H SiO1/2; ME=R6R7RESiO1/2; D=R8R9SiO2/2; DH=R10HSiO2/2; DE=R11RESiO2/2; T=R12SiO3/2; T H=HSiO3/2; TE=RESiO3/2; and Q=SiO4/2; where R1, R2, R3, R8, R9 and R12 are independently monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having from one to sixty carbon atoms; R4, R5 and R10 are independently monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having from one to sixty carbon atoms or hydrogen; R6, R7, R11 are independently monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having from one to sixty carbon atoms or RE; each RE is independently a monovalent hydrocarbon radical containing one or more oxirane moieties having from one to sixty carbon atoms; the stoichiometric subscripts a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, and j are either zero or positive subject to the following limitations: a+b+c>1; b+e+h>1; c+f+i>1; b+e+h>c+f+i.

Abstract: Since the majority of conventional organic/inorganic composite materials are obtained by mechanical blending of a silsesquioxane and an organic polymer or other means, it was extremely difficult to control the structure of the composite as a molecular agglomerate. In order to solve such a problem, the invention is to provide a silicon compound represented by Formula (1). This novel silicon compound has a living radical polymerization initiating ability for addition polymerizable monomers of a wide range.

Abstract: A process for polymerizing at least one fluorinated monomer in an aqueous polymerization medium in the presence of initiator and polymerization agent to form an aqueous dispersion of particles of fluoropolymer having a fluoropolymers solids content of at least about 10% by weight. The polymerization agent is a combination of fluoropolyether acid or salt thereof and siloxane surfactant. The aqueous polymerization medium contains less than about 300 ppm of perfluoroalkane carboxylic acid or salt fluorosurfactants.

Abstract: A coating composition and a method for coating metallic substrates, such as aircraft components exposed to elevated temperatures and/or oxidative conditions. The coating composition includes an aqueous mixture having about 2 vol % to about 50 vol % organosilane, about 0.3 to about 25 vol % metal alkoxide, and about 0. 1 to about 30 vol % organic complexing agent. The coating composition may be deposited on a metallic substrate and cured to form a sol-gel coating on the surface of the substrate that is adherent to the substrate, and oxidation and discoloration resistant.

Abstract: A photocurable and thermosetting coating composition which is solventless and liquid at room temperature is provided. This coating composition provides scratch resistance, crack resistance, smudge resistance, and removability of oil-base felted markers by wiping with the underlying substrate, and this coating composition contains a silicone resin represented by: (R1R2R3SiO1/2)a(R4R5SiO2/2)b(R6SiO3/2)c(SiO4/2)d(O1/2X)e ??(1) wherein X is hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; R1 to R6 are respectively at least one monovalent organic group which is a monovalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group or a monovalent aromatic hydrocarbon group optionally substituted with a substituent such as a poly(hexafluoropropylene oxide) structure-containing group; a, b, d, and e are 0 or a positive number; c is a positive number; and a+b+c+d is 1. The silicone resin contains at least one group represented by: CH2?C(R7)COOCH2— ??(2) wherein R7 is hydrogen atom or methyl group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of crosslinked silicone polymers that by virtue of the nature of the crosslinker, have unique solubility and properties. These include improved tolerance for oily materials and water soluble materials. These polymers find use in personal care applications like pigmented products. In the personal care arena, solid products that do not experience syneresis are important. Syneresis is a condition that exists in a solid product that causes a liquid that is incompatible to ooze out, which is cosmetically unacceptable.

Abstract: Photovoltaic cells with silole-containing polymers, as well as related systems, methods and components are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to coating formulations (B) which can be hardened to form coatings having a pencil hardness according to ISO 15184 of at least HB. Said formulations contain prepolymers (A) having alkoxysilane functions of general formula (6) —X—CH2—Si(OR)3-xR?x, wherein R represents hydrogen, an alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl radical respectively having between 1 and 6 atoms, and the carbon chain can be broken by non-adjacent oxygen, sulphur or NR? groups; R? represents an alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or arylalkyl radical respectively having between 1 and 12 C atoms, and the carbon chain can be broken by non-adjacent oxygen, sulphur or NR? groups; R? represents hydrogen, an alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aminoalkyl, or aspartate acid ester radical; X represents oxygen, sulphur or a group of general formula (20) —O—CO—NR?—; and x represents 0 or 1.

Abstract: A tire is provided having a circumferential tread of a diene-based rubber composition reinforced with a silica-containing carbon black which contains domains of silica on its surface prepared by extended reactive mixing of said silica-containing carbon black with a coupling agent together with at least one elastomer. Said silica-containing carbon black is a carbon black which contains silica domains on its surface and said silica contains hydroxyl groups (e.g. silanol groups) on its surface, wherein said silica domains cover at least 50 percent of the carbon black surface. Said coupling agent is a bis(3-triethoxysilylpropyl) polysulfide having an average of from 2 to 4, alternately a more limited average of from 2 to 3 or from 2 to 2.6, connecting sulfur atoms in its polysulfidic bridge. In one aspect of the invention, it is preferred that said coupling agent is exclusive of a bis(3-trialkoxysilylalkyl) polysulfide having an average of greater than 3.5 sulfur atoms in its polysulfidic bridge.

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

Abstract: A spiro-based compound containing cyclopentaphenanthrene and fluorene, which is used for an organoelectroluminescent device and an organoelectroluminescent device having the spiro-based compound. The spiro-based compound containing cyclopentaphenanthrene and fluorene can be easily manufactured to have high solubility, high color purity, and good thermal stability. The spiro-based compound containing cyclopentaphenanthrene and fluorene is suitable as a substance for an organic film, in particular, an emission layer of an organoelectroluminescent device. Further, the spiro-based compound containing cyclopentaphenanthrene and fluorene can be used as an organic dye, or an electron material such as a non-linear optical material.

Abstract: Rolls having a polyurethane elastomer formed from a polyurethane mixture, wherein the polyurethane mixture comprises polydiene, tri-functional polyol curative, an additional graft polymer curative having a molecular weight of at least about 800 and comprising diol, polyol, diamine, polyamine or a combination thereof, conductive modifier, antioxidant, and hydrolytic stabilizer. Methods of forming such rolls include casting the polyurethane mixture, followed by curing, then demolding, grinding to desired dimensions and baking such that the outer layer of the cured roll is oxidized.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, implantable or insertable medical devices are provided, which contain at least one polymeric region in contact with a metallic region. The polymeric region contains at least one block copolymer that contains at least one low Tg block and at least one high Tg block. The polymeric region contains at least one polymer that contains at least one adhesion promoting group selected from one or more of halo-silane, alkoxy-silane, epoxy, anhydride, phenoxy, hydroxyl, amino, sulfonate and carboxyl groups, which at least one polymer may correspond to the block copolymer, a supplemental polymer, or both.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, implantable or insertable medical devices are provided that contain at least one covalently crosslinked polymeric region, which contains at least one block copolymer comprising at least one low Tg block and at least one high Tg block.

Abstract: Condensation curable systems employ ordinarily highly reactive polymers bearing methylene-linked alkoxysilyl groups. By limiting the amounts of activating compounds during the preparation of such polymers, the reactivity is sharply decreased, yet can be increased by addition of suitable catalysts. As a result, the polymers may be easily processed, yet the moisture curing times may be adjusted readily.

Abstract: An antireflective composition and a lithographic structure comprising a silicon-metal oxide, antireflective material derived from the composition. The antireflective composition comprises a polymer of formula I, wherein 1?x?2; 1?y?5; 1?0; m>0; n>0; R is a chromophore, M is a metal selected from Group IIIB to Group VIB, lanthanides, Group IIIA, Group IVA except silicon; and L is an optional ligand. The invention is also directed to a process of making a lithographic structure including a silicon-metal oxide, antireflective material.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide analyte sensors having elements designed to modulate their chemical reactions as well as methods for making and using such sensors. In certain embodiments of the invention, the sensor includes a hydrophilic comb-copolymer having a central chain and a plurality of side chains coupled to the central chain, wherein at least one side chain comprises a silicone moiety.

Abstract: The present contact lens treating systems and methods effectively remove extractable materials from contact lenses, for example, newly formed contact lenses, so that the lenses can be safely and conveniently worn, for example, for extended periods of time. Such treatment methods and the present extraction medium reprocessing methods allow lens treatment while reducing extraction medium losses, thereby reducing costs of these materials and the burden of such treatment on the environment. The present methods can also be useful for manufacturing a heat stabilized contact lens, for example, a water swelled contact lens including a Vitamin E component which is insoluble in the lens in a hydrated state.

Abstract: A treatment composition for making acquisition fluff pulp in sheet form, having a cross-linking agent and an anti-hydrogen-bonding agent. The cross-linking agent may be a polycarboxylic acid, aldehyde, urea-based derivatives or a mixture thereof. The anti-hydrogen-bonding agent may be a silicon polymer terminated with at least one quaternary amine functional group. A method of making acquisition fluff pulp using the treatment composition involves treating a cellulosic base fiber with a treatment composition solution to impregnate the fiber with the treatment composition, and then drying and curing the impregnated fiber. The resultant acquisition fluff pulp may be utilized in an acquisition layer and/or an absorbent core of an absorbent article intended for body waste management.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ultra-large scale integrated (ULSI) interconnect structures, and more particularly to patternable low dielectric constant (low-k) materials suitable for use in ULSI interconnect structures. The patternable low-k dielectrics disclosed herein are functionalized polymers that having one or more acid-sensitive imageable functional groups.

Abstract: A method for the efficient immobilization of silylated molecules such as silylated oligonucleotides or proteins onto unmodified surfaces such as a glass surface is provided. Also provided are compounds, devices, and kits for modifying surfaces such as glass surfaces.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to significantly improve weather resistance over a long period of time of the cured product of the invention, while maintaining physical properties, such as tensile properties and rubber-like elasticity, at levels required of sealing compositions for use in general buildings. The curable composition of the invention is a curable composition which comprises a vinyl polymer having a reactive silicon containing group (a), such as a (meth) acrylic polymer having a reactive silicon containing group, a polyoxyalkylene polymer having a reactive silicon containing group (b), such as a polyoxypropylene having a reactive silicon containing group, and a plasticizer having an acrylic component (c), such as an acrylic polymer, and is reacted and crosslinked in the presence of moisture to provide a rubbery cured product.

Abstract: Hydrophilic, arylsiloxy-containing macromonomers have at least a terminal hydrophilic group attached to an arylsiloxy group. The aryl groups attached to siloxy groups can be substituted with other hydrophilic groups. Polymers comprising such hydrophilic, arylsiloxy-containing macromonomers avoid or reduce the risk of forming vacuoles of absorbed water. Furthermore, such polymers have high refractive index, and, thus, are advantageously used for making ophthalmic devices, such as intraocular lenses, contact lenses, corneal rings, corneal inlays, and keratoprostheses.

Abstract: Organosilicon compounds containing urethane groups are prepared by reacting aminofunctional organosilicon compounds containing at least one siloxane unit AR a ? SiO 3 - a 2 ( I ) per molecule and at least two siloxane units of the formula XR b ? SiO 3 - b 2 ( II ) in which R are monovalent, optionally substituted C1-18 hydrocarbon radicals, A is a radical —R1(—NR2—R1)z—NR2—H, ??(III) where R1 is a divalent C1-18 organic radical, R2 is a hydrogen atom or C1-18 hydrocarbon radical, X is a group capable of condensation, a is 0 or 1, b is 1 or 2, z is 0 or an integer from 1 to 10, are reacted with organic carbonates (2) containing a group of the formula —O—C(?O)O—, ??(IV) and, in a second stage, the first stage reaction products are optionally condensed with silanes (3) bearing groups capable of condensation, to give higher molecular weight organosilicon compounds containing urethane groups.

Abstract: Provided is a curable silicone resin composition including (A) a siloxane/polycyclic hydrocarbon-based compound containing at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms, which is an addition reaction product of (a) a siloxane-based compound with at least 3 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms, and (b) a polycyclic hydrocarbon with at least 2 addition reactive carbon-carbon double bonds, (B) a siloxane-based compound containing at least 2 silicon-bonded alkenyl groups, and (C) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst. This composition is useful as a material for optical devices or parts, insulation material for electronic devices or parts, or coating material.

Abstract: Optoelectronic devices include a polymer composition derived from reaction between a hydrosiloxane and a polyfluorene comprising structural units of formula I wherein R1 and R2 are independently alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkenyl, substituted alkynyl, alkyloxy, substituted alkoxy, alkenoxy, alkynoxy, substituted alkenoxy, substituted alkynoxy, or a combination thereof; Ar1 and Ar2 are independently aryl or substituted aryl; m and n are independently 0 or 1; and at least one of R1 and R2 is alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkenyl, or substituted alkynyl.

Abstract: A curable organometallic composition containing an organometallic polymer having an -M-O-M- bond (M denotes a metal atom) and an aryl group, and a fluorene-based compound having an acryloyl or methacryloyl group, an organometallic polymer obtained by curing the composition and an optical component using the material.

Abstract: A cross-linkable and cross-linked organosilicon polymer which is prepared from a mixture of a reactive polysiloxane resin having both reactive carbon-carbon double bonds and silicone-hydrogen groups, characterized by alternating structures of polycyclic polyene residue and cyclic (or tetrahedral) polysiloxane residue, and either vinyl terminated fluorine-containing polysiloxane or vinyl terminated phenyl-substituted siloxane. In an alternative embodiment, the polymer comprises a mixture of vinyl terminated phenyl-substituted polysiloxane and vinyl functional fluorosilicone elastomer with the cross-linkable and cross linked organosilicon polymer.

Abstract: Self-adhesive addition-crosslinking silicone compositions, contain two adhesion promoters, a first, multinuclear aromatic compound containing at least one moiety of aliphatic unsaturation, and a low viscosity organopolysiloxane having at least one terminal, silicon-bonded hydrogen. The addition curable materials exhibit strong adhesion to substrates, even substrates which have exhibited problematic adhesion to silicone elastomers in the past.

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

Abstract: A hydrogen detecting system is characterized by a passive surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensor. The sensor includes a piezoelectric substrate having a self assembled monolayer arranged on at least a portion of the substrate to create a hydrophobic surface. A palladium nanocluster thin film is deposited on the monolayer and an interdigital SAW transducer is disposed upon the piezoelectric substrate for conversion of an RF signal into an acoustic wave and vice versa. At least one additional SAW element is also disposed on the substrate and spaced from the SAW transducer. The SAW element receives a signal from the SAW transducer and produces a response signal. The response signal is modified by the palladium nanocluster film due to a change in conductivity of the palladium nanocluster film upon exposure to hydrogen. This change in the response signal is measured by an interrogator, and yields a measure of the hydrogen concentration to which the sensor was exposed.

Abstract: A polymer having a repeating unit represented by formula (I) is used for an insulating-film forming material and an insulating film. wherein R1 to R7 each are a monovalent hydrocarbon group, etc.; one of X, Y and Z is a specific siloxane group and the remaining two each are —O— or divalent silyl-containing group that bonds to (I) on the side of the oxygen atom of the group.