Abstract: The present invention relates to novel amine terminated cycloaliphatic polysiloxanes, and preparations thereof. More particularly, the invention provides several reaction schemes for the synthesis of amino-functionalized cyclo-aliphatic silicones and the products produced by the reaction schemes. In one embodiment of the invention, an amine functionalized silicone is prepared through a base-catalyzed ring-opening reaction. In another embodiment of the invention, an amine functionalized silicone is prepared through the hydrosilation of a silicone oligomer through the blocking and deblocking of an amine terminated in a vinyl group.

Abstract: To provide an adherence substance which has a low viscosity and good coatability, can be made solvent free, has a low adhesive strength, of which increase with time is small, has good adhesion to a substrate, has excellent adhesion to an adherend and excellent removability, and has a good wettability. An adherence substance which is obtained by curing a curable composition comprising a silyl group-containing polymer (S) obtained by introducing a hydrolyzable silyl group to a molecular terminal of a polyurethane prepolymer obtained by reacting a polyol compound with a polyisocyanate compound, and which has a peel adhesive strength of at most 8N/25 mm.

Abstract: The invention provides curable adhesives of high tensile sheer strength, which contain an ?-silane-terminated polyurethane prepolymer containing low molecular weight polyether or polyester groups in the polymer backbone, and a silane-terminated polyether polymer containing polyether groups of higher molecular weight.

Abstract: A problem is to provide, in the field of polyhydroxy polyurethane resins the development of applications of which has not moved ahead by conventional technologies, a self-crosslinking polyhydroxy polyurethane resin, which enables to provide products, such as imitation leathers, excellent in abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, heat resistance and the like, and moreover, which is useful from the view point of a reduction in greenhouse gas, contains carbon dioxide incorporated and fixed therein, and is responsive to environmental conservation.

Abstract: A photochromic composition for making optical materials comprising a polyurethane prepolymer formed by combining an isocyanate and a compound having an active hydrogen containing group, a polysilsequioxane and a photochromic compound. The photochromic composition may also include a monomer that has both an active hydrogen containing group and an unsaturated group. The polysilsesquioxane is incorporated as a copolymer and/or as a polysilsequioxane-chemically modified polyurethane.

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 polysiloxane-grafted polyimide resin composition includes a polysiloxane-grafted polyimide resin, and a solvent. The polysiloxane-grafted polyimide resin is represented by Formula (I): wherein W represents a tetravalent organic group, R represents a trivalent organic group, and X1 and X2 independently represent a polysiloxane-containing group.

Abstract: Silylated polyurethanes can be manufactured by reacting at least one polyol compound, having a molecular weight from 4000 to 20,000 dalton, with a diisocyanate, with a stoichiometric excess of the diisocyanate compound with respect to the polyol compound or compounds, with the result that a polyurethane prepolymer that is isocyanate-terminated is formed; and by subsequently reacting the polyurethane prepolymer with one or more OH-terminated silanes of formula (1) to yield a polyurethane having predominantly terminal alkoxysilyl groups. In formula (1), m is equal to 0, 1, or 2, R1 is an alkyl residue having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R2 is an alkyl residue having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R3 is a divalent organic residue having 1 to 12 atoms, selected from C, N, S, and/or O, in the chain, but by preference exclusively carbon atoms, R4 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl residue having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and R is a difunctional organic group, preferably a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A polymeric material, prepared by reacting a mixture comprising a polyorganosiloxane having one or more isocyanate-reactive functional groups, polyisocyanate, and polyol, is provided. The isocyanate-reactive functional groups, typically one or two, are attached to only a single end of the polyorganosiloxane chains. The polymeric material may be used to form coatings on a substrate and to inhibit fouling on surfaces exposed to aqueous conditions.

Abstract: Prepolymers are prepared by a reaction of a polyisocyanate and a hydroxylmethyl containing polyester polyol derived from a fatty acid. The prepolymers can be prepared having isocyanate, hydroxyl, or a variety of other reactive functional groups. The prepolymers are useful in making polyurethanes and other polymers, or a crosslinking agents.

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

Abstract: A 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 polyimide resin including repeating units represented by formula (1): wherein R is a diamine residue or a diisocyanate residue; m is an integer of 2 to 30; any of silicon atoms bonded to norbornane rings is in exo configuration with respect to the norbornane rings; and any of imide rings bonded to the norbornane rings is in exo configuration with respect to the norbornane rings, and a polyamic acid resin including repeating units represented by formula (2): wherein R is a diamine residue; m is an integer of 2 to 30; any of silicon atoms bonded to norbornane rings is in exo configuration with respect to the norbornane rings; and any of amide groups and carboxyl groups bonded to the norbornane rings is in exo configuration with respect to the norbornane rings. The polyimide resin is soluble in general-purpose solvents, has a good transparency and a high molecular weight, and is excellent in mechanical properties, such as tensile strength and elongation.

Abstract: A polymer including a structural unit represented by the following Chemical Formula 1, and a composition and a film including the same are provided. In the above formula at least one of Ra and Rb is either Chemical Formula 3 or Chemical Formula 4, as shown below. The polymer also includes units selected from polyamic acid, polyimide, polyaramid, polyamide, polyurethane, polycarbonate and polyacetal units and mixtures of such units.

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 precursor having at least one polydiorganosiloxane segment and at least two oxalyamino groups. The polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamide block copolymers are of the (AB)n type.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to thermoplastic amphiphilic networks and/or co-networks. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to thermoplastic (TP) amphiphilic co-networks (APCNs) and the preparation of membranes from such APCNs. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to an amphiphilic network comprising at least one hydrophilic polymer-derived portion, at least one hydrophobic polymer-derived portion and at least one thermoplastic polymer-derived portion. In still another embodiment, the present invention relates to thermoplastic amphiphilic co-networks prepared by combining the chemistries of APCNs and polyurethanes (PUs) and to the preparation of membranes therefrom.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermosetting resin composition including; (A) a carboxyl group-containing polyurethane prepared by using (a) a polyisocyanate compound (b) polyol compounds (c) a carboxyl group-containing dihydroxy compound as raw materials, (B) a curing agent, wherein the polyol compounds (b) are one or more kinds of polyol compound(s) selected from Group (I) and one or more kinds of polyol compound(s) selected from Group (II); Group I: polycarbonate polyol, polyether polyol, polyester polyol, and polylactone polyol, Group II: polybutadiene polyol, polysilicone having terminal hydroxyl groups, and such a polyol that has 18 to 72 carbon atoms and oxygen atoms present only in hydroxyl groups. The thermosetting resin composition can give a protection film for flexible printed circuits that has excellent long-term reliability of electric insulation, flexibility, and low warpage from curing shrinkage, and particularly low tackiness.

Abstract: A thermoplastic silicone resin has a main chain consisting of a polysiloxane and at least two side chains which branch off from the main chain. The side chain contains a functional group having two or more atomic groups each capable of forming a hydrogen bonding.

Abstract: Disclosed are coating compositions comprising (a) at least one hydroxyl-containing compound (A), (b) at least one compound (B) having isocyanate groups, and (c) at least one catalyst (D) for the crosslinking of silane groups, said catalyst (D) comprising phosphorus. It is an aspect of the disclosed coating compositions that (i) one or more constituents of the coating composition contain hydrolyzable silane groups and (ii) the coating composition can be finally cured to a coating which has statistically distributed regions of an Si—O—Si network.

Abstract: Provided is an organic electroluminescence device material, which, in its production, is free from formation of impurities that worsen the performance of organic EL devices, which, in forming an upper layer by coating, does not cause dissolution mixing or swelling mixing, which forms a film of good quality and which contributes toward improving the performance (high durability, and low driving voltage) of organic EL devices. The organic electroluminescence device material is a siloxane compound having a recurring unit represented by the following general formula (1): (In the general formula (1), R1 represents an alkyl group or an aryl group; L1 represents a divalent linking group having at least 3 carbon atoms; and HL represents a group containing at least two triarylamine units.

Abstract: Endblocked polysiloxanes with lateral amino functions and at least one further lateral and/or terminal functional group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer which has an electronic dipole covalently bonded to the polymer structure. The polymer structure forming the basis of the polymer is in particular an elastomer which can be unbranched, or also branched or crosslinked. The present invention equally describes a method for bonding a dipole molecule to a corresponding polymer structure or elastomer structure. The polymer in accordance with the invention can be present as a pure substance or also as a mixture with any other polymers, preferably with further elastomers. Uses of the polymer or of the obtained polymer blend will equally be provided.

Abstract: A siloxane compound comprising a structure unit formed by connecting at least one organic skeleton having an imido bond to a silicon atom forming a siloxane bond, wherein the silane compound is defined by the following average formula: XaYbZcSiOd. X denotes groups including an organic skeleton having an imido bond, represented by formula (1) in the specification; Z denotes an organic groups having no imido bond; Y denotes at least one of hydrogen, hydroxyl, halogen, and OR; R denotes at least one of alkyl, acyl, aryl, and unsaturated aliphatic residual groups and may have a substituent; a is ?3 and >0; b is 0?3; c is 0?3; d is ?2 and >0; and a+b+c+2d=4, R1 denotes at least one from aromatic, heterocyclic, and alicyclic rings; x and z independently ?0 and ?5; and y is 0 or 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic polyurethane comprising the following structural unit: R2—CO—NH—R—Si(R1)3-x(OR1)x where: R is an aliphatic, araliphatic, or aromatic organic radical having from 1 to 20 hydrocarbon atoms, R1 is an alkyl radical or aryl radical having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R2 is —NR3—CO—R4 or —O—R5—O—, R3 is a section of the polymer chain of the thermoplastic polyurethane, in particular a radical which derives from the diisocyanate used to prepare the thermoplastic polyurethane, R4 is a section of the polymer chain of the thermoplastic polyurethane, in particular a radical which derives from the following compounds used to prepare the thermoplastic polyurethane: compounds (b) reactive toward isocyanates, or from the chain extender (c), R5 is an alkylene radical having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms, preferably from 3 to 6 carbon atoms, and x is 1, 2 or 3.

Abstract: Alkoxylation products, their preparation, compositions comprising these alkoxylation products, and the use thereof as or for producing adhesives and sealants.

Abstract: This invention concerns thermoplastic polyurethane mouldings with improved surface resistance (resistance to writing and scratching) and very good technical processability as well as their use.

Abstract: Branched polydiorganosiloxane polyamide, block copolymers and methods of making the copolymers are provided. The method of making the copolymers involves reacting one or more amine compounds including at least one polyamine with a precursor having at least one polydiorganosiloxane segment and at least two ester groups.

Abstract: A method of producing a polyurethane resin-bonded pigment aqueous dispersion includes causing (I) a pigment having a surface acidic group to come in contact with (II) a basic compound having two or more amino groups selected from a primary amino group and a secondary amino group in its molecule in an aqueous medium so that the pigment has an unreacted surface amino group, and causing the pigment to come in contact and react with (III) a polyurethane resin having an isocyanate end group. A polyurethane resin-bonded pigment aqueous dispersion produced by the method exhibits excellent image density, dispersibility, and storage stability.

Abstract: Polyisocyanurate foams of closed cell structure and low density are obtained by reaction of an amino-functional hyperbranched organopolysiloxane polyol, polyisocyanate, trimerization catalyst, and blowing agent.

Abstract: Provided are a self-crosslinking polysiloxane-modified polyhydroxy polyurethane resin derived from a reaction of a 5-membered cyclic carbonate polysiloxane compound represented by the following formula (1) and an amine compound and having polysiloxane segments and masked isocyanate groups in its structure: wherein A means and its production process. The present invention can provide a polyhydroxy polyurethane resin, the development of applications of which has not moved ahead in the prior art, as a novel self-crosslinking polyhydroxy polyurethane resin that enables to provide products excellent in lubricity, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, non-tackiness, heat resistance and the like, is useful from the viewpoint of the reduction of warming gas, and is responsive to the environment.

Abstract: A polyimide resin including repeating units represented by formula (1): wherein R is a diamine residue or a diisocyanate residue; m is an integer of 2 to 30; any of silicon atoms bonded to norbornane rings is in exo configuration with respect to the norbornane rings; and any of imide rings bonded to the norbornane rings is in exo configuration with respect to the norbornane rings, and a polyamic acid resin including repeating units represented by formula (2): wherein R is a diamine residue; m is an integer of 2 to 30; any of silicon atoms bonded to norbornane rings is in exo configuration with respect to the norbornane rings; and any of amide groups and carboxyl groups bonded to the norbornane rings is in exo configuration with respect to the norbornane rings. The polyimide resin is soluble in general-purpose solvents, has a good transparency and a high molecular weight, and is excellent in mechanical properties, such as tensile strength and elongation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an amino acid-modified organopolysiloxane emulsion obtainable by reacting (a) a carboxy-unprotected amino acid, and (b) organopolysiloxane having an epoxy group in the molecule in an aqueous medium in the presence of a surfactant, is incorporated in a cosmetic product. The present invention also relates to the simple and highly efficient production of emulsions of amino acid-modified polysiloxane, as well as the use of the emulsions as beautifying components.

Abstract: A floor curing apparatus is disclosed, including an ultraviolet lamp, a replaceable reflector configured to direct light energy transmitted from the ultraviolet lamp, the replaceable reflector including one of a plurality of interchangeable reflectors, a shutter mechanism configured to selectively move a shutter to expose the ultraviolet lamp and the reflector toward a surface upon which the floor curing apparatus operates, and wheels. The ultraviolet lamp and the reflector height from the floor surface are maintained at a predetermined distance above the surface. The plurality of interchangeable reflectors provides varying transmission characteristics.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of multifunctional polycarbodiimides, which are used as crosslinking agents, in which the polycarbodiimide is prepared by reacting mono- and polyisocyanates in the presence of a mono- or polyisocyanate that contains one or multiple additional reactive functional groups and in the presence of a carbodiimide catalyst, and thereafter terminating or chain extending the polycarbodiimide chain. Between 0 and 10% of an organic solvent and/or between 0 and 30% of a plasticizer and/or between 0 and 30% of a surface active component is added to the product during, before or after the polycarbodiimide forming reaction and/or the capping reaction and/or the chain extending reaction. Further, the invention relates to a coating mixture in which the polycarbodiimide is used as crosslinking agent and to the cured material obtained with the coating mixture.

Abstract: Low density, flame-retardant polyurethane foams are prepared by reaction of a polyisocyanate with a branched organopolysiloxane prepared by reaction of a reactive hydrogen-functional organopolysiloxane with a polyisocyanate followed by reaction with an amine. Water is preferably used as a blowing agent in a one shot process.

Abstract: Disclosed are a solid electrolyte membrane for fuel cells, which is characterized by that there has been used a silicone resin obtained by subjecting a methide series siloxane compound having a specific, strong acid bis(perfluoroalkanesulfonyl)methide moiety, a specific polysiloxane compound, and a specific silane compound to a cross-linking reaction, and its production process. This membrane has heat resistance, is superior in chemical stability, has a good proton conductivity even under a low water content condition, and has a low methanol permeability.

Abstract: Polyurea/urethane silicone elastomers with improved properties are obtained by addition of solid polyurea/urethane silicone low molecular weight oligomers.

Abstract: Devices including a polydiorganosiloxane polyamide containing material having a microstructured surface are disclosed herein. Such devices can optionally include a flex circuit attached to the microstructured surface and can be useful, for example, in fluid handling applications.

Abstract: Branched polydiorganosiloxane polyamide, block copolymers and methods of making the copolymers are provided. The method of making the copolymers involves reacting one or more amine compounds including at least one polyamine with a precursor having at least one polydiorganosiloxane segment and at least two ester groups.

Abstract: This invention includes a wettable biomedical device containing a high molecular weight hydrophilic polymer and a hydroxyl-functionalized silicone-containing monomer.

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

Abstract: The present invention has its object to provide a curable composition not containing any organotin type curing catalyst of concern because of the toxic feature thereof, or any volatile compound, excellent in curability and storage stability and, further, capable of providing cured products excellent in strength and elongation. The above object can be achieved by a curable composition which includes: an organic polymer (A) containing a hydrolyzable silyl group in a molecule; an amidine compound (B); a plasticizer (C); and an amino group-containing silane coupling agent (D), wherein the amidine compound (B) is preliminarily mixed and dissolved and/or dispersed in the plasticizer (C) and the amino group-containing silane coupling agent (D), and the resultant mixture is added to the reactive silyl group-containing polymer (A).

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polycarbonate- and/or polyurethane-polyorganosiloxane compounds, processes for their preparation, their use, precursors for their preparation and reactive compositions which contain the precursors.

Abstract: An amine-containing alkoxysilyl-functionalized polymer, a method of preparing a reactive polymer functionalized with an alkoxysilane functionalizing agent and further reacted with an amino alcohol, the resulting polymer, and vulcanizates thereof.

Abstract: A polymer including a structure represented by the following Chemical Formula 1, and a composition and a film including the same are provided. In the above Chemical Formula 1, each substituent is as defined in the detailed description.

Abstract: Branched silicone (organopolysiloxane) resins and preparation method and use thereof are provided, which contain at least one group selected from phosphonate and phosphinate groups and at least one organic group containing nitrogen. Such silicone resins can be used in thermoplastic, thermosetting or rubber organic polymer compositions to reduce the flammability of the organic polymer compositions.

Abstract: A silane-terminated polyurethane composition is the reaction product of a silane-terminated polyurethane prepolymer component, a silane-terminated monomeric diisocyanate, and optionally at least one multifunctional trisilane or tetrasilane component. A method for making a composition includes (a) providing a silane-terminated polyurethane prepolymer component, a silane-terminated monomeric diisocyanate component, and optionally at least one multifunctional trisilane or tetrasilane component, and (b) combining the prepolymer component, monomeric component, and optional multifunctional silane component to form a silane-terminated polyurethane reaction product with a tensile strength of about 4 MPa or greater and an elongation of about 200% or greater.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyurethane polymer prepared from a mixture comprising: (a) at least one polyol of formula (I), wherein at least three of X1, X2, X3, X4 and X5 are each independently an OH-terminated polyoxyalkylene group, and the remainder of X1, X2, X3. X4 and X5 are each independently H or absent, and Z is a central linking unit; (b) at least one di- or poly-isocyanate; and (c) optionally at least one OH-terminated chain extender. Further aspects of the invention relate to a process for preparing a polyurethane, and to a process for preparing a contact lens.

Abstract: A moisture-curable, optionally cured, silylated polyurea possessing an average of from 80 to 100 equivalent percent of urea linkages based on the total equivalents of urea and urethane linkages therein is the reaction product of organofunctional silane (a) possessing hydrolyzable functionality and at least one polyurea (b) possessing amine termination or isocyanate termination, polyurea (b) being obtained from the reaction of at least one polyamine (c) and at least one polyisocyanate (d) in the substantial absence of silane (a).

Abstract: A method and composition for corrosion protection of a structure is provided. In one disclosed embodiment, a polysiloxane ureide which inhibits corrosion formation on a surface of a physical object is provided. The polysiloxane ureide has a backbone including, (i) at least one diamine-terminated polysiloxane as disclosed; (ii) at least one aromatic diamine; and, (iii) at least one diisocyanate. In another disclosed embodiment, there is provided a polyureide which inhibits corrosion formation on a surface of a physical object. The polyureide comprises: (i) at least one aliphatic diamine; (ii) at least one aromatic diamine; and, (iii) at least one diisocyanate.