Abstract: A perfluoropolyether-modified aminosilane is provided having the necessary minimum fluorine content for the compound to exert water and oil repellency, anti-staining and parting properties. This aminosilane can be diluted with common solvents such as alcohols and used as a surface treating agent on various substrates.

Abstract: Fast-curing modified siloxane compositions comprise; (1) an alkoxy- or silanol-functional silicone intermediate, (2) at least one amine reactive ingredient selected from the group consisting of acetoacetate-functional ingredients, acrylate-functional ingredients, and mixtures thereof, (3) an epoxy-functional ingredient, (4) a curing agent selected from the group consisting of amines, aminosilanes, ketimines, aldimines and mixtures thereof, and (5) water. Other ingredients useful in forming fast-curing modified siloxane compositions of this invention include silanes, organometallic catalysts, solvents, pigments, fillers and modifying agents. The above-identified ingredients are combined and reacted to form a fully cured protective film comprising a cross-linked enamine polysiloxane and/or acrylate polysiloxane chemical structure in a reduced amount of time when compared to conventional epoxy siloxane compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to prepolymers containing alkoxysilane groups based on special, low-viscosity polyester polyols, which exhibit particularly high tensile strength, a process for the production thereof and their use as a binder for adhesives, primers or coatings.

Abstract: The invention relates to silane coatings obtainable by reaction of aminosilanes with glycidyl (meth)acrylate copolymers.

Abstract: A silicone elastomer having hydrophilic properties is provided. The elastomer is a copolymer that is formed from a crosslinkable silicone composition, the silicone composition comprising an organopolysiloxane component and an ethylenically unsaturated monomer component. For example, the silicone composition may comprise: i) an organopolysiloxane having the following general formula: wherein, each R2 is individually selected from unsubstituted and substituted monovalent hydrocarbon groups containing from 1 to 20 carbon atoms; each R3 is individually selected from unsubstituted and substituted alkenyl groups containing from 1 to 20 carbon atoms; x?1; and y?0 and is an integer that is selected so that the organopolysiloxane contains an average of at least two alkenyl groups per molecule; ii) an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid; iii) a silicon hydride crosslinking agent; and iv) a platinum-based catalyst.

Abstract: The invention describes amphiphilic polymer compounds which are prepared by a) reacting a di-, tri- or tetraglycidyl compound (A) with an optionally unsaturated reactive component (B) consisting of C8-C28-fatty acid, a C8-C28-alcohol or a secondary C8-C28-amine, and allowing b1) the reaction product from stage a) to react further first with b1?) an aliphatic or aromatic polyisocyanate compound (C) b1?) and optionally then with a polyalkylene oxide compound (D), and b1?) reacting the reaction product from stage b1?) or optionally b1?) with a component (E) which is reactive towards isocyanates and has at least one OH, NH2, NH or SH group, or b2) allowing the reaction product from stage a) to react to completion with the reaction product of component (C) with component (E) and optionally (D) and (C), or b3) allowing the reaction product from stage a) to react to completion with the reaction product from component (C) and component (D) and optionally (C) and optionally the reaction product of component (C) and

Abstract: Materials and a process are provided whereby polymers with the pendant group or end group containing —Si(OR?)3 (where R? is H, an alkyl group, Na, K, or NH4) are used to control aluminosilicate scaling in a Bayer process. When materials of the present invention are added to the Bayer liquor before the heat exchangers, they reduce and even completely prevent formation of aluminosilicate scale on heat exchanger walls. The present materials are effective at treatment concentrations that make them economically practical.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing (meth)acrylate-based ABA triblock copolymers with an olefinic functionalization of the A blocks.

Abstract: A solution containing a polyamic acid oligomer having at least one terminal alkoxysilyl group is applied to one side or both sides of a self-supporting film of a polyimide precursor solution, and then the self-supporting film is heated to effect imidization, thereby providing a polyimide film with reliably improved adhesiveness.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to crystallized polyethylene terephthalate, PET, which contains silicon in a bounded and integrated into the molecular structure of PET form. The crystallized form preferably has been obtained by a temperature treatment of amorphous PET, which contains silicon in a bounded and integrated into the molecular structure of PET form. There is also described a process for the preparation of crystallized polyethylene terephthalate, PET, which contains silicon in a bounded and integrated into the molecular structure of PET form.

Abstract: A solvent-free polyimide silicone resin composition comprising (a) a polyimide silicone resin having repeating units represented by the following formula (1-1) and repeating units represented by the following formula (1-2), a film of said resin with a thickness of 100 ?m prepared on a quartz glass substrate having a light transmittance of 80% or higher at wavelengths of from 350 nm to 450 nm, (b) a reactive diluent, and (c) a photopolymerization initiator wherein X is a tetravalent organic group, Y is a divalent organic group, and Z is a divalent organic group represented by the following formula (2), wherein R1 may be different from each other and is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, which group may be substituted, R2 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having a photopolymerizable group, a and b are each an integer of from 1 to 100 with a+b?100.

Abstract: A polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer comprising structural units of the formula: wherein each R1, R2, and R3 is independently the same or different monovalent C1-12 should this be C1-C13 like in the document! hydrocarbon group, G comprises a monovalent C6-1000 poly(oxyalkyl) group, each R4 and R5 taken together is independently the same or different divalent C3-30 hydrocarbon linking group wherein R4 is a C1-28 hydrocarbon and R5 is a C2-29 aliphatic group, a is 0 or greater, and b is one or greater; and structural units of the formula: wherein each R is independently the same or different C6-60 divalent hydrocarbon group, and at least 60% of the R groups comprise aromatic moieties.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing hydrolyzable polymers, the process includes, inter alia, reacting certain silylorganohalide compounds with a salt of a cyanate in the presence of active hydrogen containing polymers.

Abstract: The following invention relates to copolymers containing silicone groups which comprise, in copolymerized form, at least one monomer with an ionogenic and/or ionic group and at least one crosslinking monomer, to a process for the preparation of such copolymers containing silicone groups by precipitation polymerization, and to the use of these copolymers.

Abstract: A polymer for an ink receiving layer of an inkjet recording element includes at least one first monomer chemically bonded to at least one second monomer. The second monomer includes a silane functional group. The at least one second monomer is distributed along a carbon backbone of the polymer at a non-terminal end. The polymer is capable of chemically bonding with an inorganic particulate substance.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a siliconized polyester resin that has a sufficiently high Tg that the siliconized polyester is a solid at room temperature. The silicone polyester preferably has a Tg of 30° C. or greater. The silicone polyester can be produced as a particulate and remain stable at room temperature. The particulate silicone polyester is suitable for use in coating compositions, including powder coating compositions. The coating can be clear or pigmented, and thus optionally can include pigment. The coating composition also includes a crosslinker. The coating composition can be ground into a powder. The powder is stable at room temperature. The powder is then capable of being coated on a suitable substrate and then baked to form a coated metal object.

Abstract: A copolymer and a process of making the copolymer are disclosed. The copolymer is produced from reacting a glycidyl ester and/or ether with a polyol comprising a functionality of at least 2 wherein at least 50% by weight of the copolymer comprises a minimum of 3n+X repeating units, wherein n is a monomer unit and X is a monomer unit and/or other reactant. The copolymer may also include less than 50% of the polymeric units having the same molecular weight. The present invention is further directed to processes for preparing the copolymer and to coating compositions employing the copolymer.

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: The properties of 2-pyrrolidone-4-carboxylic substituted polysiloxanes can be dramatically altered by increasing the presence of the carboxylic-substituted pyrrolidone monomer of the polysiloxane, such that the amidopolysiloxane has an acid equivalent weight of about 3:00-3,000 daltons and a molecular weight average Mw of about 1,000-60,000 daltons resulting in enhanced detergent and water solubilities and the ability to form water-in-oil emulsions thereby providing usefulness across a broad range of formulations having enhanced electrolytic and silicone and/or hydrocarbon compatibility and cleansing properties.

Abstract: The invention provides an inkjet ink including a compound (A) obtained by polymerizing an acid anhydride group-containing compound (a1), an amino-containing compound (a2), and a hydroxy compound (a3), and provides a method for manufacturing this inkjet ink.

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: Polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamide, linear, block copolymers and methods of making the copolymers are provided. The method of making the copolymers involves reacting a diamine with a polydiorganosiloxane precursor having oxalylamino groups. The polydioroganosiloxane polyoxamide block copolymers are of the (AB)n type.

Abstract: The invention provides an ink-jet ink including a fluorine-containing compound (C) in the form of fluorosilsesquioxane having an organic group having 1 to 100 carbon atoms.

Abstract: An adhesive composition is provided comprising (A) a polyimide resin containing a diorganopolysiloxane linkage having vinyl groups as organic substituent groups on the backbone, (B) an epoxy resin, and (C) an epoxy resin-curing catalyst. An adhesive film prepared from the adhesive composition has a high bond strength to various substrates and to encapsulating resins when thermocompression bonded and heat cured thereto, and possesses a low modulus of elasticity and high heat resistance, ensuring manufacture of resin packaged semiconductor devices with high reliability.

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 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 silicone wax represented by the following formula (1), wherein R1 is a group selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, alicyclic groups, aryl groups, aralkyl groups and fluorinated alkyl groups; R2 is a group having a pentaerythritol polybehenate residue represented by the following formula (2), (CH2OCOC21H43)mC(CH2O—X—)4-m??(2) wherein 1?m<4 or a group having a dipentaerythritol polybehenate residue represented by the following formula (3), O(CH2C)2(CH2OCOC21H43)n(CH2—X—)6-n??(3) wherein 1?n<6, —X— in the formulae (2) and (3) being any one of the following moieties, —R3—, —COR4—, wherein R3 is a C3-C8 alkylene group or a cycloalkylene group, R4 is a C4-C20 aliphatic or alicyclic group having at least one group selected from the group consisting of carboxyl, carbonyloxy and hydroxyl groups, p, q, r and s each is a number with 0?p?200, 0?q?200, 0?r?3, and 0?s?3, provided that 0?p+q?200 and 1?q+r+s.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric compositions useful in the manufacture of biocompatible medical devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to certain hydrophilic monomers capable of polymerization to form polymeric compositions having desirable physical characteristics useful in the manufacture of ophthalmic devices. The polymeric compositions comprise polymerizable hydrophilic siloxanyl monomers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrophilic dicationic siloxane prepolymers with at least one polymerizable vinyl moiety, resulting in contact lenses and/or biomedical devices with reduced cross-link density and modulus without detracting from other properties.

Abstract: A film substrate of an electronic displaying element, an electronic optical element, a touch panel, or a solar battery is disclosed which is composed mainly of an organic polymer having water solubility of 0 to 5 g based on 100 g of 25° C. water and having acetone solubility of 25 to 100 g based on 100 g of 25° C. acetone and an inorganic condensation polymer of a reactive metal compound capable of being condensed.

Abstract: A transparent resin film for an electronic display and its manufacturing method are disclosed, the transparent resin film having an ultraviolet light transmittance of not less than 50%, the ultraviolet light having a wavelength range of from 250 to 450 nm, and having a glass transition temperature of not less than 180° C., the glass transition temperature being measured according to thermal stress strain measurement (TMA).

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition is disclosed, comprising the reaction product of: a polyester polycarbonate comprising a polyester unit and a polycarbonate unit; a polysiloxane polycarbonate copolymer having a haze of 30% or less, comprising a polycarbonate unit and a polysiloxane unit; and a transesterification catalyst. The resulting thermoplastic composition has a haze of 30% or less as measured according to ASTM D1003-00 at a thickness of 3.2 millimeters. A method of forming the composition and articles formed from the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to self-emulsifying copolymers, and to compositions, preferably care and/or treatment and/or make-up compositions for keratin and keratinous materials (including the skin, hair, nails, scalp, and/lips of human beings, keratinous fibers, etc.), containing one or more such self-emulsifying copolymers. Methods of making and using the self-emulsifying copolymers and compositions containing them also make up a part of the invention.

Abstract: A hard coat composition comprising an acid functional organosiloxane polyol wherein at least some of the acid functionality has been neutralized is disclosed. The hard coat is suitable for application to a substrate, and can be used without an adhesive promoting primer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric compositions useful in the manufacture of biocompatible medical devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to certain carboxylic monomers capable of polymerization to form polymeric compositions having desirable physical characteristics useful in the manufacture of ophthalmic devices. The polymeric compositions comprise polymerized carboxylic hydrophilic siloxanyl monomers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric compositions useful in the manufacture of biocompatible medical devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to certain carboxylic monomers capable of polymerization to form polymeric compositions having desirable physical characteristics useful in the manufacture of ophthalmic devices. The polymeric compositions comprise polymerized carboxylic hydrophilic siloxanyl monomers.

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: A club shaft composed of a club shaft body and a single- or multi-layered coating film covering said club shaft body, wherein said coating film includes a coating layer having good scratch or scuff resistance and high resilience. The club shaft keeps its good appearance owing to its self-healing ability even though it is damaged during carry in a caddie bag.

Abstract: A process for preparing a moisture-curable, polyether urethane containing terminal cyclic urea/reactive silane groups by reacting at an NCO:OH equivalent ratio of 1.5:1 to 2.5:1 a) a hydroxyl component containing i) a polyether containing two hydroxyl groups and one or more polyether segments, wherein the polyether segments have a number average molecular weight of at least 3000 and a degree of unsaturation of less than 0.04 milliequivalents/g, and ii) a polyether containing one hydroxyl group and one or more polyether segments having a number average molecular weight of 1000 to 15,000, with b) an isocyanate component containing i) a compound containing two isocyanate groups, and ii) a compound containing one isocyanate group, and subsequently reacting this reaction product at an equivalent ratio of isocyanate groups to isocyanate-reactive groups of 0.8:1 to 1.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising 100 parts by weight of (A) a phenoxy resin having, per molecule, at least one alkoxy silane residue represented by the following formula (1) wherein R1 may be the same with or different from each other and is a substituted or unsubstituted C1-4 alkyl group, and R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted C1-9 monovalent group comprising a moiety selected from the group consisting of amino, cyanato, glycidoxy and thiol groups; 5 to 200 parts by weight of (B) an epoxy resin; a catalytic amount of (C) catalyst for curing the epoxy resin; and (D) an inorganic filler in an amount of from 33 to 300 parts by weight per total 100 parts by weight of the components (A), (B) and (C).

Abstract: Organosilicon compounds are described which are prepared from epoxy-functional silanes and monocarboxylic acids. The compounds are useful in coatings, adhesives, and sealants, and the like.

Abstract: Provided is an adhesive composition, which exhibits a melt viscosity at 40 to 80° C. of not more than 10,000 Pa·s, and which after heating for a period of 1 minute to 2 hours at a temperature within a range from 80° C. to (T+50)° C., exhibits a melt viscosity at a temperature of 100° C. to (T+30)° C. that is within a range from 100 to 10,000 Pa·s (wherein, T represents the curing start temperature for the composition). The adhesive composition is capable of forming a cured product that exhibits excellent filling of substrates with finely patterned circuits, excellent lamination performance at low temperatures, a low elastic modulus, and excellent levels of adhesion and heat resistance. The adhesive composition is useful for providing an adhesive film and for producing a semiconductor device.

Abstract: A novel imide silicone resin is provided that on heat treatment is capable of easily forming a cured resin coating with excellent solvent resistance, humidity resistance and durability, as well as a production process therefor.

Abstract: The present invention includes a novel polyol prepolymer including either an aliphatic amine, cycloaliphatic amine, aromatic amine or a mixture of these with an epoxy functional silicone to produce the novel polyol prepolymer chain extender. In one aspect of the invention, the novel polyol prepolymer chain extender is reacted with an epoxy resin to produce a novel silicone modified epoxy resin having improved adhesion, chemical resistance, UV stability, and decreased shrinkage properties. In another aspect of the invention, the novel polyol prepolymer chain extender is reacted with an acrylic monomer to produce a novel silicone modified acrylic resin having improved adhesion, chemical resistance, UV stability, increased functionality, and decreased shrinkage properties. The present invention also provides for a novel solid surface material composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dimethicone copolyol sulfosuccinates that contain alkyl groups having between 8 and 40 carbon atoms. More specifically, the invention relates to silicone-based sulfosuccinates that exhibit increased detergency while still maintaining mildness and foaming properties when used as surfactants in shampoos and other personal care products.

Abstract: A new silicone condensation reaction, the condensation between an alkoxy silane or siloxane or a dihydric phenol and an organo-hydrosilane or siloxane and catalysts therefore is described and claimed.

Abstract: A block of intermediate transfer material for use in a printing apparatus having an intermediate transfer member, said intermediate transfer member being equipped with a heater to heat said intermediate transfer member to a temperature of at least about 40° C., said intermediate transfer member having a surface with a first shape, a marking material applicator situated to apply marking material in an imagewise pattern to the intermediate transfer member, and a transferring apparatus to transfer the imagewise pattern of marking material to a final recording substrate, said block of intermediate transfer material comprising a silicone polymer containing monomers of the formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, x, y, and z are as defined herein, wherein the monomers can be directly bonded to each other or bonded through spacer groups, said block of intermediate transfer material having a surface with a second shape substantially the complement of the first shape.

Abstract: An amino-functional polysiloxane is prepared by reacting an aminosilane (A) which contains an aminoalkyl group and at least one alkoxy group bonded to Si with a carboxylic acid and a silanol-functional polysiloxane (B). The aminosilane (A) is partially converted into its carboxylate salt which acts as a catalyst for the siloxane condensation polymerization reaction between (A) and (B).

Abstract: The present invention provides an ambient temperature curable fluoroelastomer coatings and coated articles to provide improved elongation, and adhesion to substrates especially flexible elastomeric substrates. The curable coating mixture is a mixture of two parts, part A containing a solution of a fluoroelastomer containing a specified acid number, and the other part B providing a curing component which is a mono-primary amine containing silane or condensate.