Abstract: The invention includes embodiments that relate to a method of improving the abrasion resistance of a plastic article. The method comprises: (a) providing a composition comprising at least one e-beam active thermoplastic polymeric material; (b) forming an article from the composition of step (a); and (c) exposing the article formed in step (b) to an electron beam source. The invention also includes embodiments that relate to an article comprising an abrasion resistant surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a filler for optical isomer separation which: allows a polymer compound derivative to be immobilized on the surface of a carrier at a high ratio; and is excellent in optical separation ability. The filler is characterized in that the filler is obtained by modifying part of hydroxy or amino groups of a polymer compound having the hydroxy or amino groups with molecules of a compound represented by the following general formula (I): A-X—Si(Y)nR3-n, and is carried by a carrier through chemical bonding.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel crosslinkable copolymers of formula wherein the variables are as defined in the claims. The copolymers of the invention are especially useful for the manufacture of biomedical molding, for example ophthalmic moldings such as in particular contact lenses.

Abstract: Hydrophobically modified Si-containing polyamines are useful for treating scale in industrial process streams.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyester-modified poly-siloxanes of the general formula (I) where A is an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, Z is an aliphatic group having 1 to 14 carbon atoms, R is an aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic and/or aromatic poly-ester group containing at least 3 ?and having a weight-average molecular weight of 200 to 4000 g/mol, with no Zerewitinoff hydrogen atoms, Q is a group which contains no Zerewitinoff hydrogen atoms and is free from reactive carbon-carbon multiple bonds, m is 3 to 200 and o+n=2, with both o and n being other than zero. The invention further relates to the use of the compounds of the invention in thermoplastics, moulding compounds and coating materials.

Abstract: A lithographic structure comprising: an organic antireflective material disposed on a substrate; and a silicon antireflective material disposed on the organic antireflective material. The silicon antireflective material comprises a crosslinked polymer with a SiOx backbone, a chromophore, and a transparent organic group that is substantially transparent to 193 nm or 157 nm radiation. In combination, the organic antireflective material and the silicon antireflective material provide an antireflective material suitable for deep ultraviolet lithography. The invention is also directed to a process of making the lithographic structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coatings that possess a dynamic contact angle hysteresis in water, measured by means of a Wilhelmy balance according to DIN EN 14370, of at most 15°, and are can be manufactured from star-shaped prepolymers and/or star-shaped prepolymer-nanoparticle complexes that are cross-linkable with one another and with the surface of the substrate to be coated, the star-shaped prepolymers and/or star-shaped prepolymer-nanoparticle complexes possessing, before being cross-linked, at least three hydrophilic polymer arms that, considered of themselves, are soluble in water, and that carry on all or on some of their free ends R1 silyl terminal groups of the following general formula (I): R1 is —CRa2—Si(ORb)r(Rc)3-r, where Ra denotes hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, ORb denotes a hydrolyzable group, Rc denotes a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and r denotes a number from 1 to 3, and that carry, on the optionally present ends n

Abstract: A curable resin which exhibits excellent heat resistance while including an extremely smaller amount of volatile component is disclosed, and an electronic component device having excellent reliability in heat resistance and the like which contains the above curable resin is provided. A curable resin obtained in reaction of at least one compound (a) selected from the group consisting of the silane compounds represented by the following Formula (I-1) and the partial condensates thereof with a phenol compound (b), comprising a remaining volatile component in an amount of 10 wt % or less with respect to the total weight of the curable resin is used as a curing agent.

Abstract: A silicon-containing film is formed from a heat curable composition comprising (A) a silicon-containing compound obtained through hydrolytic condensation of a hydrolyzable silicon compound in the presence of an acid catalyst, (B) a hydroxide or organic acid salt of Li, Na, K, Rb or Ce, or a sulfonium, iodonium or ammonium compound, (C) an organic acid, (D) a cyclic ether-substituted alcohol, and (E) an organic solvent. The silicon-containing film ensures effective pattern formation, effective transfer of a photoresist pattern, and accurate processing of a substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cross-linking polymer that includes a silicon compound and a hydroxyl compound. Also disclosed herein is a composition that includes the cross-linking polymer and an organic solvent. The composition can be used as a part of hard mask film applied over an underlying layer during the manufacture of a semiconductor device. The hard mask film is useful in the formation of a uniform pattern on the device.

Abstract: Polyaminofunctional alkoxy polysiloxanes which exhibit antineoplastic activity are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions including an effective amount of a polyaminofunctional alkoxy polysiloxane and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are also disclosed. The application also describes methods of suppressing the growth of neoplastic cells and treating neoplastic conditions.

Abstract: A silicon-containing film is formed from a heat curable composition comprising (A-1) a silicon-containing compound obtained through hydrolytic condensation of a hydrolyzable silicon compound in the presence of an acid catalyst, (A-2) a silicon-containing compound obtained through hydrolytic condensation of a hydrolyzable silicon compound in the presence of a base catalyst, (B) a hydroxide or organic acid salt of Li, Na, K, Rb or Ce, or a sulfonium, iodonium or ammonium compound, (C) an organic acid, (D) a cyclic ether-substituted alcohol, and (E) an organic solvent. The silicon-containing film ensures effective pattern formation, effective transfer of a photoresist pattern, and accurate processing of a substrate.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxanes are prepared in a multistage process by a first partial hydrolysis with from 0.002 to 0.6 mol water per hydrolyzable chlorine and alcohol at a water to alcohol ratio of 0.001 to 1.5, then further hydrolyzing with additional water, and then separating an aqueous alcoholic phase from an organopolysiloxane phase.

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: A porous film-forming composition is provided comprising (A) a polymer obtained by hydrolytic condensation of a hydrolyzable silane having formula (1): R1n—Si—R24-n??(1) wherein R1 is a monovalent organic group or hydrogen, R2 is a hydrolyzable group or a hydroxyl group and n is an integer of 0 to 3, a hydrolyzate thereof or a partial condensate thereof, with the proviso that at least one silicon compound having an organic crosslinkable group as R1 is included, the polymer being capable of crosslinking reaction by the organic crosslinkable group, and (B) an organic solvent. The composition has improved storage stability, filling properties, adhesion and coating uniformity sufficient to form a sacrificial film which is dissolvable in a stripping solution.

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 cosmetic comprising the organopolysiloxane 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 higher fatty acid polyester residue represented by the following formula (2), (CH2OCOR8)mC(CH2O—X—)4-m??(2) wherein 1?m<4 or a group having a dipentaerythritol higher fatty acid polyester residue represented by the following formula (3), O(CH2C)2(CH2OCO R8)n (CH2O—X—)6-n??(3) wherein 1?n<6, R8in the formulae (2) and (3) being a linear, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic group having 17 to 30 carbon atoms, —X— in the formulae (2) and (3) being anyone 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 hydr

Abstract: A silicon-containing polytrimethylene homo- or copolyether wherein at least a portion of the polymer end groups are silicon-containing end groups having the formula: —OSi(X)(Y)(Z), where X and Y are groups that are easily displaceable from silicon by reaction with water and/or alcohols, and Z is selected from the group consisting of (a) C1-C20 linear or branched alkyl groups, (b) cycloaliphatic groups, (c) aromatic groups, each of (a), (b) and (c) being optionally substituted with a member selected from the group consisting of O, N, P and S, (d) hydrogen, and (e) groups that are easily displaceable from silicon by water and/or alcohol.

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: 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: Silicon-containing layers that have been prepared by a sol-gel method and include sol-gel polymerization products of siloxane-containing compounds, disilanol compounds and alcohols are provided. Methods for preparing silicon-containing layers including sol-gel polymerization products of siloxane-containing compounds, disilanol compounds and alcohols are also provided. In addition, photoreceptors and image-forming apparatus including such silicon-containing layers are provided.

Abstract: Herein we disclose a composition, comprising a siloxane resin having the formula (HSiO3/2)a. (SiO4/2)b(HSiX3/2)c(SiX4/2)d, wherein each X is independently —O—, —OH, or —O—(CH2)m—Zn, wherein each m is independently an integer from 1 to about 5, Z is an 5 aromatic moiety, and each n is independently an integer from 1 to about 6; 0<a<1, 0<b<1, 0<c<1, 0<d<1, and a+b+c+d=1. We also disclose methods for preparing the siloxane resin composition and a method of preparing an anti-reflective coating on a substrate, wherein the anti-reflective coating is derived from the siloxane resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention aims at provision of a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition that affords a cured product having good adhesive property. Reduction of the amount of tackifier resin to be used, which is attributable to the good adhesive property, is a secondary object of the present invention. The above-mentioned problem can be solved by a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition containing (A) a polyoxyalkylene polymer having at least one alkenyl group in one molecule, (B) a compound having 1 to 3 hydrosilyl groups on average in one molecule, and (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst as essential components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to moisture-curable silylated polymers having unreacted or “free” hydroxyl groups prior to cure with improved physical properties, lower viscosity and lower cost, suitable for preparing coatings, adhesives and sealants.

Abstract: A polycarbosilane, having a main chain in which silicon atoms and carbon atoms are alternately repeated, includes a repeating unit shown by a following general formula (1), a repeating unit shown by a following general formula (2), and a repeating unit shown by a following general formula (3).

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 process for producing a soluble silicone product is provided. The process includes the steps of chemically reacting a polydialkoxysiloxane with an aliphatic alcohol with or without a catalyst in a reaction mixture, removing produced alcohol from the mixture; recovering the water soluble portion of produced silicone product, purifying the water soluble portion; and recovering hydrophilic material in the water insoluble portion.

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: A thermoplastic composition comprises a polycarbonate having repeating structural carbonate units of the formula (1): wherein at least 60 percent of the total number of R1 groups contain aromatic organic groups and the balance thereof are aliphatic, alicyclic, or aromatic groups; and wherein the polycarbonate comprises terminal groups derived from reaction with a cyanophenol of the formula wherein Y is a halogen, C1-3 alkyl group, C1-3 alkoxy group, C7-12 arylalkyl, C7-12 alkylaryl, or nitro group, y is 0 to 4, and c is 1 to 5, provided that y+c is 1 to 5; and a flame retardant. The compositions are useful in the manufacture of a wide variety of parts, particularly those having a thin wall.

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: Disclosed herein are fluorescent polysiloxanes and methods of making them. Fluorescent aryl alcohols or fluorescent aryl carbinols are reacted with hydropolysiloxanes in the presence of a catalyst to link the fluorescent groups to the polysiloxane chain through an ether linkage. The resulting compounds are fluorescent and have other desirable properties.

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 present invention relates to a process for preparing organyloxysilyl-terminated polymers which have increased stability toward atmospheric moisture, by reacting hydroxy-terminated organic polymers with isocyanato-functional silanes in the presence of at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of bismuth and zinc compounds, and to crosslinkable compositions comprising such polymers.

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: This invention relates to silylated polymers having mixed alkoxy groups on the silyl portion thereof, methods of their preparation, and compositions and reaction products formed therefrom. These alkoxysilylated polymers can be crosslinked when exposed to atmospheric moisture to become useful elastomers, sealants or adhesives. The presence of different alkoxy groups on the silicon atoms can control or otherwise moderate the cure speeds of these silylated polymers.

Abstract: A method to improve cleanability of surfaces comprises applying a coating composition to a surface, wherein the composition comprises (a) a cross-linkable fluorotelomer comprising repeat units derived from a fluoroalkene; (b) a moisture-curable silicone; (c) a catalyst; and (d) a solvent to a surface, wherein the solvent is present in an amount such that the coating composition has a VOC content of not greater than 350 g VOC per liter of the composition; and curing the composition.

Abstract: Silicone antifoaming agent of the present invention demonstrates excellent antifoaming effect with regard to aqueous foaming systems, and is especially suitable for use in conjunction with inks where it significantly suppresses development of cissing during use of ink. The silicone antifoaming agent is characterized by comprising a polyoxyalkylene-modified silicone that has polyoxyalkylene groups expressed by general formula (1) and (2) given below and contains 10 to 200 diorganosiloxane units in one molecule, said polyoxyalkylene-modified silicone satisfying the following conditions: 3?E?90 and 0.01?E/(E+P)?0.45, wherein P is the total number of oxypropylene units (—C3H6O—) and E is the total number of oxyethylene units (—C2H4O—) contained in one molecule.

Abstract: The invention relates to emulsions of the W/O (water/oil) type made using specific emulsifiers and oils selected from silicone oil, mineral oil and combinations thereof. Silicone emulsifier conforming to the following structure: wherein; a is an integer ranging from 2 to 10; b is an integer ranging from 2 to 10, such that b/a>or=1, but less than 2.5; c is (a+b) times x, wherein x is 1.5 to 2.5; d is an integer ranging from 6 to 12; are used to obtain the desired W/O (water/oil) type emulsion.

Abstract: Poly(arylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymers and methods for their preparation are provided. The block copolymers include structural units derived from a poly(arylene ether), a hydroxyaryl-terminated polysiloxane, and an activated aromatic carbonate.

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 olefine compound and in a second step, a monohydridosiloxane produced in the first step is reacted under hydrosilylating condtions with another olefine compound different from the first olefine compound.

Abstract: A silane-modified phenolic resin is prepared by reacting a phenolic compound (e.g., resorcinol) with an aldehyde to produce a phenolic novolak resin. The phenolic novolak resin is further reacted with at least one silane compound to produce the silane-modified phenolic resin. The reaction is typically carried out in the presence of an acid or base catalyst. The resulting resin has a lower softening point and can be used as a methylene acceptor compound in a vulcanizable rubber 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: A process for the preparation of urethane resins, which comprises the steps of: preparing a product(A) having a hydrolysable group directly bonded to 1–10 silicon atoms and having less than two secondary amino groups in one molecule; preparing a product(B) having a terminal isocyanate group in an amount 4% or less by weight of said product(B); and reacting said product(A) with said product(B) in proportions of at least 0.5 equivalent of the product(A) per free NCO group of said product(B). The process can readily give urethane resins which exhibit excellent storage stability and are enhanced in the degrees of freedom of physical properties of products of curing.

Abstract: Polyurethaneurea resins containing at least one group of the formula (I) —NH(CO)XOR1O(CO)CHR2CH2N[CnH2nSi(OR3)3](CO)NH—??(I) and/or at least one group of the formula (II) {—NH(CO)XO}a{CH2?CR2(CO)O}bR4{O(CO)CHR2CH2N[CnH2nSi(OR3)3](CO)NH—}c??(II) wherein X=[O(CH2)4]q(OC2H4)x(OC3H6)y[(CH2)5(CO)]z; q=0 to 10; x=0 to 20; y=0 to 20; z=0 to 10; n=2 or 3; a=1 or 2; b=0 to 4; c=1 to 5; R1=—C2H4—, —C3H6—, —C4H8—, —CH(CH2O(CO)R5)CH2— or —CH2CH(O(CO)R5)CH2—; R2=H or CH3; R3=C1 to C4 alkyl; R4=a+b+c-valent, saturated hydrocarbon residue of a (cyclo)alkane polyol with a+b+c hydroxyl groups; R5=an acid residue of a monocarboxylic acid, with the proviso that a+b+c=3 to 6 and wherein the sequence of the subformulae indicated q, x, y and z may be varied at will and q, x, y and z in each case merely state the number of instances of the particular subformulae contained in the formulae (I) and (II).

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a material for an antireflective film that has high etching selectivity with respect to the resist, that is, that has a faster etching speed than the resist, a pattern formation method for forming an antireflective film layer on a substrate using this antireflective film material, and a pattern formation method using this antireflective film as a hard mask for substrate processing.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane-modified polysaccharide prepared by esterification reacting (A) an organopolysiloxane having residual carboxylic anhydride groups and (B) a polysaccharide having hydroxyl groups, wherein the organopolysiloxane is bonded to the polysaccharide through half ester groups, and a process for the preparation of organopolysiloxane-modified polysaccharide, in which component (A) and component (B) are subjected to an esterification reaction in the presence of (C) a non-protonic polar solvent. The organopolysiloxane-modified polysaccharide comprising polysaccharide and organopolysiloxane bonded thereto through half ester groups is novel. The process for the preparation of organopolysiloxane-modified polysaccharide permits introduction of organopolysiloxane into polysaccharide at a high introduction ratio.

Abstract: The curable composition of the present invention contains (A1) a silyl-containing ethylene/?-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber which has a structural unit derived from a norbornene compound as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal and contains a specific hydrolyzable silyl group, and (B) a compound, other than the rubber (A1), having a hydroxyl group and/or a hydrolyzable group, e.g., (B1) a compound having a silanol group and/or a compound which can react with moisture to form a compound having a silanol group in the molecule. This compound improves elongation of the cured product and residual surface tackiness, and, at the same time, is high in curing speed and capable of giving the cured product of high resistance to weather. It is suitable for, e.g., adhesives, tackifiers, paints, sealants, waterproof materials, spray materials, shaping materials and casting rubber materials.