Abstract: Coating compositions are provided which include a polysiloxane comprising at least one reactive functional group and at least one material comprising at least one reactive functional group. Also provided are multi-layer composite coatings formed from a basecoat deposited from a pigmented coating composition and a topcoat applied over the basecoat, the topcoat deposited from the aforementioned coating composition. A method for improving the scratch resistance of a coated substrate, as well as coated substrates also are provided. The compositions of the invention provide highly scratch resistant coatings, particularly highly scratch resistant color-plus-clearcoatings.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising: A) a moisture curable polymer selected from the group consisting of silylated polyurethanes, silylated polyethers, and mixtures thereof, and B) a silicone oligomer of the formula: [R3SiO1/2]m[O1/2Si(R)2O1/2]n[SiO3/2R]o[SiO4/2]p  (I) wherein: each R is independently selected from the group consisting of B, R1, —OR2, R3, and R4; B is an organosilyl functional group bridged to the Si atom of the siloxane oligomer backbone by a Si—C bond; each R1 is independently a saturated or aromatic hydrocarbon group of 1 to 16 carbon atoms; each R2 is independently a group as defined for R1 or an acyl group; each R3 is independently a monovalent organic group containing an aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon group; each R4 is a monovalent organic group linked to the Si atom of the siloxane oligomer backbone by a Si—C bond that does not include an aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon group and that has there

Abstract: Coating compositions are provided which are formed from components comprising (a) at least one polysiloxane comprising at least one reactive functional group; (b) at least one reactant comprising at least one functional group that is reactive with at least one functional group selected from the at least one reactive functional group of the at least one polysiloxane and at least one functional group of at least one reactant; and (c) a plurality of particles, wherein each component is different, and wherein the at least one reactive functional group of the at least one polysiloxane and the at least one functional group of the at least one reactant are substantially nonreactive with the particles. A multi-component composite coating composition formed from a basecoat and a topcoat deposited from the curable coating composition also is provided.

Abstract: Products of the reaction between I) the reaction product of reactants comprising A) a linking agent of formula I R4(Y)3  (I)  wherein each Y group is a halogen atom or one Y group is a halogen atom and two Y groups represent an oxygen atom, which is attached to two adjacent carbon atoms in the R4 group to form an epoxy group, and R4 is an alkanetriyl group containing from 3 to 10 carbon atoms; and B) a compound formula II R3(EO)n(PO)m(BO)pX  (II)  wherein R3 is a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic or araliphatic oxy or thio group having from 1 to 36 carbon atoms or a secondary amino group having from 2 to 36 carbon atoms; n is a number of from 0 to 50; m is a number of from 0 to 50; p is a number of from 0 to 50; and X is hydrogen, or X can be a mercapto group or an amino group in place of a terminal —OH group, provided that when X is mercapto or amino; the sum of n, m, and p must be at least 1; and the mole ratio of A:B is from about 0

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin obtainable by reaction of a carbonic acid ester-forming compound with bisphenols consisting essentially of 9,9-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl) fluorene and a bisphenol compound(s) having a polysiloxane skeleton, an intrinsic viscosity of said polycarbonate resin being 0.2 to 2.0 dl/g.

Abstract: Heat-curable silicone compositions employing a reactive silicone, a silicone hydride crosslinker and a catalyst system which includes a rhodium-based catalyst, a stabilizing system are disclosed. A combination of rhodium and platinum-based catalysts are employed as well. The compositions are low temperature curing and are capable of providing low coefficient of thermal expansion compositions. A stabilizer system which includes in combination a peroxide and an acetylenic compound is also disclosed.

Abstract: A block copolymer comprises structural units of the formula (I): wherein R1 comprises polysulfone groups and structural units of the formula (II): wherein R2 comprises polysiloxane groups.

Abstract: Disclosed are silicone polymer based compounds, which include a hydrophobic silicone polymer backbone and a hydrophilic component. The hydrophilic component may act as a chelating agent to bind a metal. The hydrophilic component may be hydrophilic prior to binding with a metal or after binding. Also disclosed are methods of making these compounds. The compounds are useful in a variety of applications.

Abstract: A multi-reactive silicon compound has at least one polyalkyleneglycol substituent with the number average molecular weight being 200 to 10,000 as synthesized by reacting an organohalosilane compound having H—Si bonds with a polyalkyleneglycol ether compound having unsaturated substituents in the presence of a hydrosilylation catalyst. The multi-reactive silicon compound having polyalkyleneglycol substituents is very soluble in organic solvents and reactive to living polymeric ions with high thermal stability due to multiple functional groups, and active living groups. Thus, the addition of the multi-reactive silicon compound to a living polymer solution during an anionic or cationic polymerization reaction activates an intense substitution reaction under mild conditions to introduce a third functional group to the end or side chain of the polymer comprising a repeating monomer unit and provide organic-inorganic hybrid polymers.

Abstract: A stain-proofing agent comprising a compound represented by the formula (1): and non-aqueous composition for paints comprising the stain-proofing agent, resin, curing agent and/or curing catalyst and being capable of forming a coating film remarkably excellent in stain-proofing property.

Abstract: The specification describes and claims room temperature vulcanisable compositions formed by mixing components comprising a polysiloxane having hydroxyl or hydrolysable groups, a crosslinker having silicon bonded hydrolysable groups selected from the group consisting of alkoxy-, acetoxy- and oximo and a hydroxy terminated urethane prepolymer with no residual isocyanate groups formed from a polyol and an isocyanate. The compositions demonstrate improved adhesion, thixotropy and toolability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing silicone copolycarbonates which incorporate both blocky and random substructures. Such silicone-containing copolycarbonates are useful in the preparation of a variety of molded articles such as optical disks. The structure of the compositions prepared by the method of the invention is determined by the method of preparation used and may be used to control physical properties. The copolymers are prepared by forming in a first step an intermediate silicone copolycarbonate possessing either a blocky or random structure and reactive endgroups, and then appending additional structural in a second step which is complimentary to the first step and produces a product silicone copolycarbonate having both random and blocky substructures. The repeat units I and II appended in the second step may be the same or different as those repeat units I and II incorporated in the first step.

Abstract: Multi-component composite coating compositions are provided which comprise a base coat deposited from a pigmented film-forming composition and a transparent top coat applied over the base coat in which the transparent top coat is deposited from a film-forming composition comprising one ore more ungelled chain-extended organic polysiloxanes having reactive functional groups, and one or more curing agents having functional groups reactive with the functional groups of the polysiloxane. Additionally provided is a process for applying the multi-component composite coatings described above to a substrate. Substrates coated with the above-described multi-component composite coating compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Multi-component composite coating compositions are provided which comprise a base coat deposited from a pigmented film-forming composition and a transparent top coat applied over the base coat in which the transparent top coat is deposited from a film-forming composition comprising one ore more ungelled chain-extended organic polysiloxanes having reactive functional groups, and one or more curing agents having functional groups reactive with the functional groups of the polysiloxane. Additionally provided is a process for applying the multi-component composite coatings described above to a substrate. Substrates coated with the above-described multi-component composite coating compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Multicomponent networks or membranes of the present invention have good mechanical properties that are permeable to water, hydrocarbons, and oxygen. The networks contain at least two and preferably at least three covalently combined domains, i.e., a hydrophilic, a lipophilic and an oxyphilic polymer segment, that give rise to a multicontinuous domain microstructure. At least one of these domains includes poly(ethylene glycol).

Abstract: Disclosed is an ink composition comprising water, a colorant, and a linear ASBS′A′ block copolymer wherein A and A′ are each, independently of the other, blocks comprising one or more repeat monomer units of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, or random or alternating mixtures of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, B is a block comprising one or more repeat monomer units of an alkylsiloxane, a dialkylsiloxane, an alkyl aryl siloxane, a diarylsiloxane, or mixtures thereof, S is an optional spacer group between the A and B blocks, and S′ is an optional spacer group between the B and A′ blocks. Also disclosed is a multicolor ink jet printing process using the ink, wherein dry time is reduced and/or intercolor bleed is reduced.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a silicone epoxy resin, its preparation, and the use in corrosion-inhibiting, heat-stable coatings. The inventive resins are obtained by a process which comprises reacting: I) siloxanes of the general formula RaSi(OR′)bO(4−a−b)/2  in which OR′ is an alkoxy group with primary or secondary aliphatic alcohols, R is identical or different and is an alkyl group or an aromatic group, a is from 0.1 to 2.0, and b is from 0.1 to 1.0, with II) one or more low molecular mass polyhydric alcohols/polyols and III) one or more resins containing epoxide groups, containing at least two 1,2-epoxide groups per molecule, at temperatures in the range from about 100 to about 160° C. with removal of the alcohol HOR′ to a degree of conversion of from 20 to 80% and terminating the reaction by cooling to a temperature <about 100° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides an epoxy resin composition which comprises an alkoxy-containing silane-modified epoxy resin (A) which is obtainable by dealcoholization condensation reaction between a bisphenol epoxy resin (1) and hydrolyzable alkoxysilane (2); and a curing agent (B) for epoxy resin. The present invention also provides a method for preparing an alkoxy-containing silane-modified epoxy resin, the method comprising dealcoholization condensation reaction between the bisphenol epoxy resin (1) and the hydrolyzable alkoxysilane (2).

Abstract: Functionalized organo-silicone compounds incorporate ultraviolet radiation screening or absorbing moieties. The novel materials of the invention are durable and provide uniform UV absorption properties when used in various applications, including coatings on substrates such as glass, in particular float glass. Methods for their preparation and use are also provided.

Abstract: In one aspect, this invention is a polyurethane sealant composition comprising (1) a urethane prepolymer having an isocyante functionality of at least about 2.0 and a weight average molecular weight of at least about 2,000; (2) a catalytic amount of a tin compound which catalyzes the reaction of isocyanate moieties with water or an active hydrogen containing compound; and (3) a stabilizing amount of an organophosphite which has an alkaryl ligand or both an aliphatic ligand and an aromatic ligand. The prepolymer may further comprises silane functionality or the composition may further comprise a compound or polymer which contains silane moieties and is compatible with the polyurethane prepolymer. The invention is also a method for bonding glass to a substrate which comprises contacting a sealant according to the invention with glass and another substrate with the sealant disposed between the glass and substrate and thereafter allowing the sealant to cure so as to bond the glass to the substrate.

Abstract: An ordinary temperature curable coating composition comprises an oxidative curable silicon modified vinyl-based resin (A) which is obtained by combining an epoxy group-containing vinyl copolymer (a) with an unsaturated fatty acid-containing fatty acid component (b) and a silicon resin (c). The vinyl copolymer (a) is a copolymer of an epoxy group-containing polymerizable unsaturated first monomer and a polymerizable unsaturated second monomer copolymerizable with the first monomer. The silicon resin (c) contains a silicon atom and a hydroxyl group and/or an alkoxyl group which is bonded to the silicon atom. The coating composition can form a coating film superior in weathering resistance, coating film gloss, and coating operation properties such as storage property, initial drying property and brush stroke during double coatings with a brush.

Abstract: Anti-reflective coating materials for deep ultraviolet photolithography include one or more organic light-absorbing compounds incorporated into spin-on-glass materials. Suitable absorbing compounds are strongly absorbing over wavelength ranges around wavelengths such as 365 nm, 248 nm, and 193 nm that may be used in photolithography. A method of making absorbing spin-on-glass materials includes combining one or more organic absorbing compounds with alkoxysilane or halosilane reactants during synthesis of the spin-on-glass materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for protecting hair and skin from the deleterious effects of ultra violet radiation using topical applications of a novel dimethicone copolyol compounds bearing ultra violet absorbing substituents.

Abstract: A composition comprising (1) 0.1-50 parts by weight of the reaction product of a hydroxyl group-containing benzophenone compound with a silane and/or a hydrolyzate thereof and (2) 100 parts by weight of a silane compound and/or a hydrolyzate thereof is applied to a polycarbonate sheet to form a protective coating having mar and weather resistance. A composition comprising the reaction product of a hydroxyl group-containing benzophenone compound with a silane and/or a hydrolyzate thereof is useful for undercoating.

Abstract: An organosiloxane which has at least one triamino group of formula I: [NHx(CH2)aNHy(CH2)bNHz]—  (I) which is bonded to at least one silicon atom via at least one N-bonded alkylene group having 1 to 4 C atoms, a and b are identical or different and are each an integer ranging from 1 to 6, x is 0 or 1 or 2, y is 0 or 1, z is 0 or 1 or 2, with the proviso that (x+y+z)≦4, and at least one Si—C-bonded fluoroalkyl group of formula II: F3C(CF2)r(CH2)s—  (II)  wherein r is 0 or an integer ranging from 1 to 18 and s is 0 or 2.

Abstract: The invention relates to substantially single phase silicone copolycarbonates suitable for use in optical articles such as digital versatile disks. The silicone copolycarbonates contain residues of silicone containing and nonsilicone containing bisphenols and have properties particularly suited for use in high density optical data storage media. The invention further relates to the preparation and properties of substantially single phase silicone copolycarbonates having either a blocky or a random structure. The structure of the compositions of the invention is determined by the method of preparation used and may be used to control physical properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to a curable release composition, comprising: (A) a compound represented by the formula wherein: n is a number in the range of about 1 to about 60; and T is  (B) a curable organopolysiloxane. This invention also relates to a method of making a release coated substrate comprising coating a substrate with the foregoing release composition and curing the coated composition. This invention relates to a release coated article comprising a substrate which has been coated with the foregoing release composition.

Abstract: A method of preparing a aminofunctional alkoxy polysiloxane is disclosed. The method includes reacting a polyhydrosiloxane with an alcohol reactant containing an aminoalcohol to form the aminofunctional alkoxy polysiloxane. Linear and cyclic aminofunctional alkoxy polysiloxane are also disclosed. A coating composition comprising an aminofunctional alkoxy polysiloxane is also provided.

Abstract: A silicone composition prepared by mixing (A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane containing an average of at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing an average of at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule in a concentration sufficient to cure the composition, (C) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight of a hydroxy-functional organic compound having a molecular weight up to about 1000 and containing at least one hydroxy group and at least one aliphatic carbon-carbon multiple bond per molecule, (D) 1 to 10 parts by weight of a titanium chelate, and (E) a catalytic amount of a hydrosilylation catalyst; and a cured product formed from the composition.

Abstract: A process for preparing silica-based organic-inorganic hybrid resin using sol-gel process. Phenol is used as catalyst to reduce the gel time of the sol-gel process and cyclosiloxane is used as modifier to increase the toughness of the resultant inorganic-organic hybrid resin.

Abstract: The invention concerns the manufacturing, on an industrial scale, of multifunctional polyorganosiloxanes. The process of the invention is a (semi) continuous method of manufacturing polyorganosiloxanes with Si-alkyl and SiOR (R-alkyl) functionality, in which: 1. A dehydrogenocondensation reactor A is continuously fed with one polyorganosiloxanes with SiH, a ROR alcohol and platinum; 2. The gas formed is evacuated and recuperated continuously by eliminating the hydrogen H2 it contains and by recycling the ROH by condensation; 3. The polyorganosiloxanes with SiH and with SiOR derived from 1., is immediately transferred in a hydrosilylation reactor B, to recuperate finally one polyorganosiloxanes with Si-alkyl and with SiOR.

Abstract: The composition formed by mixing an organosilane, optionally having a nonhydrolizable organic group, but having one or more hydrolyzable groups, with a polyol containing at least two hydroxy groups, wherein at least any two of the hydroxy groups are separated by no more than two intervening atoms. Water-stabilized organosilane compounds. A water stable composition made from the polyol and organosilane or compound and water. A method of treating a substrate by mixing or contacting the substrate with the product, compound, or composition of this invention for a period of time sufficient for treatment of the substrate. A treated substrate having adhered thereto the product, compound, or composition of this invention. A method of dyeing and treating a substrate. A method of antimicrobially treating a food article. A method of antimicrobially coating a fluid container. A method of antimicrobially coating a latex medical article. A method of making a siloxane in the presence of a stabilizer.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for preparing polyorganosiloxanes with high purity ester function (acetoxyalkyl or acetoxyalkenyl), consisting in: hydrosilylation between a hydrogenopolyorganosiloxane oil and &agr;-olefin alcohol; esterification of the resulting hydroxy-alkylated or polyorganosiloxane with an acetyl halide; elimination of &agr;-olefin derivatives and the halohydric acid formed. The resulting polyorganosiloxanes with ester function (acetoxyalkyl) have global siloxane, &agr;-olefin unit and/or &agr;-olefin impurities contents corresponding to a number of &agr;-olefin groups for 100 g of polyorganosiloxane, with ester function less than 10−3 mol.

Abstract: Disclosed is a continuous process for producing silicone copolymer using a series of at least one stirred-tank reactor the last of which feeds into at least one plug flow reactor, wherein the crude product stream exiting the last of said stirred-tank reactors is sufficiently homogeneous that the stream which undergoes further reaction in the plug flow reactor does not undergo phase separation.

Abstract: Disclosed is an alkoxysilane/organic polymer composition for use in producing an insulating thin film, comprising (A) a specific alkoxysilane; (B) a specific organic polymer; and (C) a solvent for alkoxysilane (A) and organic polymer (B), wherein solvent (C) comprises at least one organic solvent selected from the group consisting of amide linkage-containing organic solvents and ester linkage-containing organic solvents. Also disclosed are a silica-organic polymer composite thin film which is produced by a process comprising: forming a thin film of the composition of the present invention; subjecting the thin film to a hydrolysis and dehydration-condensation reaction with respect to the alkoxysilane thereof, to thereby cause the alkoxysilane to be gelled in the thin film; and removing the solvent remaining in the thin film by drying, and a porous silica thin film which is obtained by removing the organic polymer from the silica-organic polymer composite thin film.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curing agent for epoxy resin containing a siloxane-modified phenol resin (3) obtained by dealcoholization condensation reaction between a phenol resin (1) and a hydrolyzable alkoxysilane (2). The present invention further provides an epoxy resin composition comprising an epoxy resin and the above-mentioned curing agent for epoxy resin. The present invention further provides a method for preparing a siloxane-modified phenol resin (3) characterized by subjecting a phenol resin (1) and a hydrolyzable alkoxysilane (2) to dealcoholization condensation reaction.

Abstract: The invention is a high molecular weight polyether polyol prepared by the reaction of one or more compounds having one or more active hydrogen compounds with one or more alkylene oxides in the presence of a catalyst comprising calcium having counterions of carbonate and a C6-10 alkanoate in a solvent or dispersant which does not contain active hydrogen atoms. The polyether polyol prepared preferably has an equivalent weight of from about 1000 to about 20,000, a polydispersity of 1.3 or less and a residual catalyst level of from about 0 to about 2000 parts per million (ppm). In another embodiment the invention is a process for preparing such high molecular weight polyether polyols. The process comprises first, contacting one or more compounds having one or more active hydrogen atoms with one or more alkylene oxides in the presence of a catalyst. The catalyst comprises calcium having counterions of carbonate and a C6-10 alkanoate in a solvent, wherein the solvent does not contain active hydrogen atoms.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to low VOC curable coating compositions suitable for use in various mar and etch resistant coatings, such as in automotive coatings. The binder of the composition includes silicon/hydroxyl and cross-linking components. The silicon/hydroxyl component includes one or more reactive oligomers having linear or branched cycloaliphatic moiety and at least two functional groups with at least one being a silane or silicate group, the remaining being a hydroxyl group. Applicants have unexpectedly discovered that by including silane or silicate functionalities in these reactive oligomers, the solids level of the composition can be significantly increased at reduced composition viscosities. As a result, such high solids low VOC compositions can be readily applied by conventional application means, such as by spraying.

Abstract: A curable composition having an epoxy component and an organosilane component. The epoxy component includes at least one epoxy compound having two or more epoxide functional groups. The organosilane component includes at least one organosilane compound having two or more silyl ether groups. An exemplary organosilane compound is a siloxane-modified polyol.

Abstract: There are provided: (I) a thermoplastic resin (X-1) obtained by a process comprising the step of reacting: (1) a polyphenylene ether resin (A) with (2) a specific polyorganosiloxane (B), (II) a thermoplastic resin (X-2) obtained by a process comprising the step of reacting: (1) a polyphenylene ether resin (A), with (2) a specific polyorganosiloxane (B) and (3) a coupling agent (C), (III) a process for producing the thermoplastic resin (X-1), which comprises the step of reacting: (1) a polyphenylene ether resin (A) with (2) a specific polyorganosiloxane (B), (IV) a process for producing the thermoplastic resin (X-2), which comprises the step of reacting: (1) a polyphenylene ether resin (A) with (2) a specific polyorganosiloxane (B) and (3) a coupling agent (C), and (V) a thermoplastic resin composition (Z-1) comprising: (i) the above-mentioned thermoplastic resin (X-1) or (X-2) and (ii) a thermoplastic resin (D).

Abstract: This invention relates to a process of producing a siloxane copolymer comprising the step of reacting at least one diol, at least one dicarbonate and at least one silicon compound as copolymerization components in the presence of an esterification or transesterification catalyst, wherein the silicon compound is represented by the general formulas (I) and (II): wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a substituted or non-substituted organic group; X and Y are each independently a hydrogen atom or a substituted or non-substituted organic group; a represents an integer of 0 to 5,000; and b represents an integer of 3 to 20.

Abstract: An alkoxyhydridosiloxane resin composition comprising ROSiO3/2 siloxane units and HSiO3/2 siloxane units wherein R is an alkyl group having 10 to 28 carbon atoms, wherein the alkoxyhydridosiloxane resin contains an average from 5 to 40 mole percent silicon bonded alkoxy groups, and wherein the alkoxyhydridosiloxane resin contains an average of at least 45 mole percent silicon bonded hydrogen atoms. While not represented by the structure, the resins may also contain a small number of atoms which have either 0 or 2 hydrogen atoms attached thereto and/or a small number of SiC groups such as CH3SiO3/2 or HCH3SiO2/2 groups. These resins are useful for forming nanoporous silicone resin coatings having low dielectric constant coatings useful for electrical insulating coatings on electronic devices.

Abstract: Low molecular weight silicone polyether ABA type block copolymer treatments wherein a linear polysiloxane is terminated at each end by a polyether moiety derived from ethylene oxide are useful to imparting a hydrophilic coating to the surface of either woven or non-woven textiles.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin obtainable by reaction of a carbonic acid ester-forming compound with bisphenols consisting essentially of 9,9-bis (4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl) fluorene and a bisphenol compound(s) having a polysiloxane skeleton, an intrinsic viscosity of said polycarbonate resin being 0.2 to 2.0 dl/g.

Abstract: This invention relates to composition of matter of certain triclosan functionalized silicone polymers useful to make substantive antimicrobial agents. These compounds impart long-lasting durable antimicrobial, germicidal, and fungicidal properties to textiles which has heretofore not been achieved with triclosan alone. The compounds are made by the reaction of triclosan and a silicone methyl ester.

Abstract: Silane functionalized polyaromatic polymers which may be prepared by reacting a polyaromatic polymer with a sulfonating agent and reacting the sulfonated polyaromatic polymer with a silane terminated coupling agent.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition, comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane containing an average of at least 2 alkenyl groups and at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule; (B) a compound containing alkenyl and hydroxyphenyl groups in each molecule, and (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst. A product formed by curing the organopolysiloxane composition and a unified article comprising a substrate and a product formed by curing the organopolysiloxane, wherein the substrate is unified into a single integral body with the cured product.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel reactive silicon group-containing oxypropylene polymer and a method of producing the same. The reactive silicon group-containing oxypropylene polymer of the invention is an oxypropylene polymer the main polymer chain of which is essentially composed of a repeating unit of the formula and which has at least one reactive silicon group and at least one urethane bond each terminal to the chain, an {overscore (M)}w/{overscore (M)}n ratio of not more than 1.5 and a number average molecular weight of not less than 3,000. The production method of the invention is characterized by reacting an oxypropylene polymer having an {overscore (M)}w/{overscore (M)}n ratio of not more than 1.5 and a number average molecular weight per terminal functional group of not less than 1,500 with a compound having a reactive silicon group and an isocyanato group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to multifunctionalized polyorganosiloxanes comprising, per molecule at least one functional siloxy unit Y having C1-C5 alkoxy radical and at least one other functional siloxy unit W having an halogenated or polyhalogenated alkyl, aralkyl or aryl; polyether ether; epoxidized alkyl; alkoxyalkyl; hydroxylated, carbonylated or esterified alkyl; phenol; and alkoxysilyl; and optionally at least one siloxy unit having a SiH group. The alkoxy functionality Y is introduced onto a suitable polyhydroorganosiloxane by a dehydrogenation/condensation reaction from the alcohol from which Y derives and then the non-hydrogen functionality W by a hydrosilylation reaction from the olefinic compound from which W derives. The multifunctionalized polyorganosiloxanes can be used as antiadhesion modulators in silicone compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyurethane having improved shear strength which are obtained by polycondensation of a mixture of at least one polyol containing one or more polyether grafts and at least one short-chain alcohol with at least one diisocyanate. The invention also relates to the polyurethanes which are in the form of strips whose thickness is between 0.1 and 10 mm. The invention also relates to articles comprising the said polyurethanes.