Abstract: An organic-inorganic polymer comprising aluminosilicate having grafted thereon an organic radical having a —SH or —S(—CH2)n—S— group wherein n is from 0 to 4.

Abstract: A method of preventing corrosion of metals using bis-functional polysulfur silanes. The method includes providing a metal surface, and applying a treatment solution onto the metal surface. The treatment solution includes at least one hydrolyzed bis-functional polysulfur silane of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R is an alkyl or an acetyl group, and Z is either --S.sub.x or --Q--S.sub.x --Q--, wherein each Q is an aliphatic or aromatic group, and x is an integer of from 2 to 9. A treatment solution and metal surface having improved corrosion resistance are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to multifunctionalized alkoxy, the alkoxy functionality Y being introduced onto a suitable polyhydrooorganosiloxane by a dehydrogenation/condensation reaction from the alcohol from which Y derives and then the functionality W by a hydrosilylation reaction from the olefinic compound from which W derives. The multifunctionalized alkoxy polyorganosiloxanes can be used as antiadhesion modulators in silicone compositions and as silica covering agents in silicone compositions containing fillers.

Abstract: A moisture curing composition comprising (a) an oxyalkylene polymer having at least one reactive silicon group in each molecule, (b) bis(3-triethoxysilylpropyl)tetrasulfane, and (c) a condensation catalyst. The presence of the bis(3-triethoxysilylpropyl)tetrasulfane in the composition provides for improved physical properties such as tensile strength and elongation. The present compositions are suitable for use in such applications as sealing materials for construction both in the form of extrudable liquid compositions and as cured preformed configurations such as tapes.

Abstract: Novel C/N-- and B/C/N polymers which can be obtained by reaction of (a) a carbodiimide having the formula R.sub.3 E--NCN--ER.sub.3, in which R includes a group selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups and aryl groups, and E comprises a component selected from the group consisting of Si, Ge, and Sn, and (b) a halogenotriazine. Methods for making and using said polymers.

Abstract: A resin composition for use in a coating composition comprising (A) a base resin having a hydroxyl value of 20 to 200, (B) a silicone compound consisting of a partial hydrolysis.condensation product of (i) an organofunctional group-containing alkoxysilane compound containing at least one organofunctional group selected from the group consisting of mercapto group, epoxy group, (meth)acryloyl group, vinyl group, haloalkyl group and amino group, (ii) a tetraalkoxysilane compound and preferably (iii) a trialkoxysilane compound, and (C) a reaction product prepared by partly reacting the hydroxyl group in the base resin (A) with alkoxysilyl group in the silicone compound (B).

Abstract: A rubber composition having improved properties containing a starting rubber (e.g., diene rubber) and a compounding agent comprising a mixture of a polysiloxane having the following alkoxysilyl group (I) and having an average degree of polymerization of 3 to 10,000:.tbd.Si--OR.sup.1 (I).tbd.Si--OCOR.sup.2 (II)wherein, R.sup.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms or an organic group containing an ether bond and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 21 carbon atoms, and a sulfur containing silane.

Abstract: Terminally functionalized silicone polymers prepared using protected functionalized initiators and processes for preparing the same. The silicone polymers includes protected, functionalized silicone polymers, such as mono-functional, homotelechelic, heterotelechelic, macromonomer, and radial polymers. The protected functionalized polymers can be optionally deprotected to afford functionalized silicone polymers.

Abstract: Polysulfide silanes: (RO).sub.3 SiC.sub.3 H.sub.6 S.sub.x C.sub.3 H.sub.6 Si(OR).sub.3 are reacted with an anhydrous sulfur compound: M.sup.1.sub.2 S or M.sup.2 S and a halogenoalkoxysilane: XC.sub.3 H.sub.6 Si(OR).sub.3 to form polysulfide silanes: (RO).sub.3 SiC.sub.3 H.sub.6 S.sub.y C.sub.3 H.sub.6 Si(OR).sub.3 wherein R is methyl or ethyl, x is a positive number of 3 to 6 on the average, M.sup.1 is an alkali metal or ammonium, M.sup.2 is an alkaline earth metal or zinc, X is a halogen, and y is a positive number less than x on the average. Short chain polysulfide silanes can be prepared with the industrial advantages of safety, high yields and low cost.

Abstract: A single-ion electrolyte achieves conductivity greater than 10.sup.-3 S/cm at 20.degree. C. by employing repeating mer units which are functionalized by fluoroalkylsulfonate groups. Preferred backbones for the electrolyte include polysiloxanes, polymethacrylates and poly(alkylene oxides). More preferred backbones have the structure ##STR1## wherein A is selected from the group consisting of C and Si such that when A is C then R.sup.4 is (CH.sub.2).sub.1-100' and when A is Si then R.sup.4 is O; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, fluorinated lower alkyl, fluorinated lower alkoxy, and fluoroalkylsulfonate; and R.sup.3 is null or selected from the group consisting of O, (O).sub.1-100, O--CH.sub.2, (O).sub.1-100 --(CH.sub.2).sub.1-100.

Abstract: A composition comprising (A) at least one mercapto-functional organosilicon compound having an average of a least two mercapto groups per molecule and (B) a cure initiator. The mercapto-functional organosilicon compound may include mercapto-functional organosilanes, mercapto-functional organosiloxanes, and mercapto-functional copolymers. The compositions of the present invention polymerize or cure to form compositions comprising reaction products of components (A) and (B). The cure initiator is a metal salt that produces a uniform cure throughout the composition, regardless of the amount of oxygen present. The cured products range in properties from soft gels to though elastomers to hard resins and are useful as molded articles, electrical encapsulants, and sealants.

Abstract: This invention relates to organosilicon compositions useful as adhesion promoters for curable organopolysiloxanes, said organosilicon compositions being formed by reacting (A) a polyhydric alcohol, (B) an organosiloxane containing at least one organofunctional group and one hydroxyl or hydrolyzable group per molecule and (C) a silane containing at least three hydrolyzable groups per molecule.

Abstract: Adhesive room temperature vulcanizing silicone rubber compositions based on polydiorganosiloxanes, which cross-link by means of condensation are good adhesives. The compounds contain, in addition to the conventional components, the combination of at least one hydrolyzable alkylsilalne and at least one branched polysiloxane.

Abstract: The present invention is hydrophobic silica gels having a reduced surface area and a method for their preparation under neutral conditions. The method comprises two steps, where in the first step the pH of a mixture comprising a silica hydrosol and colloidal silica is adjusted with a base to within a range of pH 3 to pH 6 to facilitate formation of a silica hydrogel having incorporated therein colloidal silica. In the second step the silica hydrogel is contacted with an organosilicon compound in the presence of a catalytic amount of a strong acid to effect hydrophobing of the silica hydrogel to form a hydrophobic silica gel having a surface area within a range of about 100 m.sup.2 /g to 450 m.sup.2 /g in the dry state. In a preferred process the hydrophobic silica gel is contacted with a sufficient quantity of a water-immiscible organic solvent to convert the hydrophobic silica hydrogel into a hydrophobic silica organogel.

Abstract: Inorganic support materials containing sulphonate and mercapto groups, and a process for the modification of these materials with the corresponding difunctional organosilicon compounds and use thereof as catalysts in acid-catalyzed reactions.

Abstract: Covalently and nucleophilically self-curing systems are described which are based on polymerizable and hydrolytically condensable or condensed silicon compounds, which comprise two components, 1 and 2, and which may also comprise one or more conventional additives or fillers, additional copolymerizable monomers or oligomers, additional hydrolytically condensable or condensed compounds of silicon or both, and other elements from the group consisting of Al, Ti, Zr, B, P, Sn, Pb, the transition metals, the lanthanides and the actinides. One component comprises one or more silicon compounds of the formula I, optionally in (pre)condensed form{X.sub.a R.sub.b Si?(R'A).sub.c !.sub.(4-a-b) }.sub.x B (I)and the second component comprises one or more compounds containing at least one substituted or unsubstituted amino group or both. In particular, covalently and nucleophilically self-curing systems are described which are based on acrylates or methacrylates or both.

Abstract: The invention provides new fluorinated .gamma.-tri-substsituted silylpropargyl phosphonates and methods for their use to generate a variety of diverse fluorine-containing compounds. The new fluorinated phosphonate synthons contain a novel juxtaposition of four different functional groups: fluoro, alkynyl, tri-substituted silyl, and phosphonato groups. The latter three of these groups provide convenient handles for the construction of fluorine-containing organic molecules.

Abstract: A polycarbonate polymer and resin composition having excellent transparency and abrasion resistance, comprising a mixture of (i) a polycarbonate polymer having a repeating unit having a specific grafted polysiloxane structure, and (ii) from 0 to 20 wt % of a diorganopolysiloxane. The polycarbonate polymer is obtained by reacting (a) a specific polysiloxane compound and (b) a specific bisphenol compound with (c) a carbonate ester forming compound.

Abstract: A novel process for preparing organosilicon compounds containing (meth)acxyloxy groups is described, in which alkoxylated alk-2-yne 1,4-di(meth)acrylates (1) of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical,R.sup.3 is a linear or branched alkylene radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms per radical andR.sub.4 is a linear or branched alkylene radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms per radical, andz is an integer from 1 to 12,are reacted with organosilicon compounds (2) comprising units of the formula ##STR2## where R is an identical or different monovalent, optionally halogenated hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms per radical, ande is 0 or 1, on average from 0.01 to 1.0,f is 0, 1, 2 or 3, on average from 0.0 to 3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new polymeric silaborocarboazanes, a process for their preparation and their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of novel silicone phosphate esters which mitigate eye and skin irritation when used in synergistic combinations with fatty alcohol sulfates and fatty alcohol ether sulfates. These materials form complexes which have surprisingly low irritation properties.

Abstract: The organopolysiloxane particles consist of a single molecule, are crosslinked and have an average diameter of 5 to 200 nm. At least 80% of the particles have a diameter which deviates from the average diameter by not more than 30%. The particles are soluble in a solvent to the extent of at least 5% by weight.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle system having a thickening system which comprises a nonionic long-chain alkylated water-soluble polymer and a specific cationic quaternary ammonium surfactant component dispersed in a compatible solvent. The quaternary surfactant component has an iodine value of at least about 15. The quaternary surfactant component is characterized by having a sufficient level of unsaturated C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 alkyl or C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 alkyl amido C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkylene radicals such that the average iodine value is at least about 15. These vehicle systems are useful in cosmetic compositions which are used to deliver an active component to the hair or skin. The vehicle systems are particularly useful in hair care compositions, especially rinse-off hair conditioning and styling compositions.

Abstract: Provided are an organopolysiloxane resin having a number average molecular weight of at least 500 and a silanol group content of at least 5 weight %, and comprising units of formula R.sup.1 SiO.sub.3/2, wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, in a proportion of 30 to 100 mole %, the units of formula R.sup.1 SiO.sub.3/2 including 30-80 mole % of one silanol group-containing units of formula R.sup.1 Si(OH)O.sub.2/2 ; a production method of the aforesaid organopolysiloxane resin; and a curable organopolysiloxane resin composition comprising the aforesaid organopolysiloxane resin.

Abstract: The disclosed organo-polysiloxane derivative is useful as a dispersing agent for homogeneously dispersing a silicone gel in a curable resin such as an epoxy resin. The organo-polysiloxane derivative is prepared by first reacting an organo-polysiloxane compound A having an active hydrogen-containing group in each of its both terminals and having from 5 to 70 siloxane bonds with a bifunctional organic compound B having two functional groups reactable with active hydrogen. The reaction mixture obtained in the first reaction is reacted with a mixture of a bifunctional organic compound C having two active hydrogens and a bifunctional organic compound D having two functional groups reactable with the active hydrogen.

Abstract: A hairspray composition is provided with improved combability, spray efficiency and anti-foaming properties. The hairspray includes a film-forming resin, a carrier such as ethanol and a small level of a propoxylated non-ethoxylated silicone copolyol.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle system having a thickening system which comprises a nonionic long-chain alkylated water-soluble polymer and a specific cationic quaternary ammonium surfactant component dispersed in a compatible solvent. The quaternary surfactant component has an iodine value of at least about 15. The quaternary surfactant component is characterized by having a sufficient level of unsaturated C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 alkyl or C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 alkyl amido C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkylene radicals such that the average iodine value is at least about 15. These vehicle systems are useful in cosmetic compositions which are used to deliver an active component to the hair or skin. The vehicle systems are particularly useful in hair care compositions, especially rinse-off hair conditioning and styling compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle system having a thickening system which comprises a nonionic long-chain alkylated water-soluble polymer and a specific cationic quaternary ammonium surfactant component dispersed in a compatible solvent. The quaternary surfactant component has an iodine value of at least about 15. The quaternary surfactant component is characterized by having a sufficient level of unsaturated C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 alkyl or C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 alkyl amido C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkylene radicals such that the average iodine value is at least about 15. These vehicle systems are useful in cosmetic compositions which are used to deliver an active component to the hair or skin. The vehicle systems are particularly useful in hair care compositions, especially rinse-off hair conditioning and styling compositions.

Abstract: A process for the production of 2,2'-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanes by reacting the corresponding phenols and carbonyl compounds in the presence of organopolysiloxanes containing sulphonate and mercapto groups and acting as a catalyst, consisting of units of the formula?O.sub.3/2 --Si--R.sup.1 --SO.sub.3 --!.sub.x M.sup.x+ (I),wherein R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 12 C atoms, a cycloalkylene group having 5 to 8 C atoms or a unit of the formulae ##STR1## and units of the formulaO.sub.3/2 --Si--R.sup.

Abstract: The surface-modified fillers according to the invention are manufactured by treating oxidic or siliceous fillers with a silane of the formulaR.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 Si--X.sup.1 --(--S.sub.x --Y--).sub.m --(--S.sub.x --X.sup.2 --SiR.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3).sub.nand are used for the manufacture of rubber vulcanizates, particularly tyres, with reduced dynamic damping and favourable abrasion behaviour.

Abstract: Water-dispersible sulfopoly(ester-urethane) compositions which comprise, in their backbone, at least one arylene or alkylene sulfonic acid group or a salt thereof, the polymer being terminated by at least one hydrolyzable silyl group. The compositions of the invention preferably have a sulfonate equivalent weight of about 500 to about 12,000 g/equivalent and a number average molecular weight less than 50,000. Compositions of the invention have utility as durable treatments such as low surface energy coatings that exhibit release towards adhesive materials, grease, and oils.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inorganic-organic hybrid material having both the characteristics of the inorganic material and the characteristics of the organic material. The material has a lamellar structure formed by piling a sheet of silicon tetrahedrons upon a sheet of titanium octahedrons. In this lamellar structure, an organic group is bonded to a center atom of a tetrahedron via a covalent bond. The organic group can be polymerized to make the organic phyllotitanosilicate a tough and hard coating material. The hybrid material of the present invention thus has both the characteristics, such as high hardness and heat resistance, of the constitutive inorganic material and the characteristics, such as flexibility and filmability at room temperature, of the constitutive organic material, and further has an excellent UV-blocking property.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hardenable organopolysiloxane composition having a viscosity of less than 30,000 Poise at 25.degree. C. comprising (A) 30 to 75 wt % of a silicone resin, (B) 70 to 25 wt % of a mercapto functional organopolysiloxane, (C) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of (A)+(B) of a mercapto functional organosilane, and (D) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of (A)+(B) of a condensation catalyst. The present invention also relates to an article of manufacture obtained by applying the hardenable organopolysiloxane composition to a substrate, exposing the composition and substrate to high energy radiation, and then applying a solid support to the coated substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is hydrophobic organosilicate-modified silica gels and a method for their preparation. The method comprises two steps, where in the first step an organosilicate-modified silica hydrosol is heat treated in the presence of a strong mineral acid at a pH less than about pH 1 to form an organosilicate-modified silica hydrogel. In the second step the organosilicate-modified silica hydrogel is contacted with an organosilicon compound in the presence of a catalytic amount of a strong acid to effect hydrophobing of the organosilicate-modified silica hydrogel thereby forming a hydrophobic organosilicate-modified silica hydrogel having a surface area within a range of about 100 m.sup.2 /g to 750 m.sup.2 /g as measured in the dry state.

Abstract: A pavement marking composition comprises a sulfopoly(ester-urethane) polymer which comprises in its backbone at least one non-terminal arylene or alkylene group comprising a pendant sulfonic acid group or salt thereof, the polymer of said pavement marking composition being terminated by at least one hydrolyzable silyl group. A method of making the composition is disclosed. The pavement marking composition can further comprise at least one of pigments, optical elements, fillers, or other adjuvants. Particularly desirable adjuvants include optical elements, particularly retroreflective elements, skid-resistant particles, and pigments.

Abstract: Liquid-crystalline polymer blends comprising two or more cholesteric liquid-crystalline polymers or at least one nematic liquid-crystalline polymer and at least one cholesteric liquid-crystalline polymer.All hues can be produced specifically and in a reproducible manner by variation in the blend components and in the mixing ratio. The polymer blends are suitable as materials or as effect pigments.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thiophene derivative and the polymer thereof as expressed in the following formulas, which will respond to light and electricity and which are best suited for use as photorecording materials and light-electricity conversion elements. ##STR1## where n and m are independent integral numbers greater than 0; R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a trialkylsilyl group; the R.sub.2 s together with the ethylenic linkage form a ring and said R.sub.2 s taken together are an optionally substituted alkylene group or --COOCO-- or the R.sub.2 s independently represent cyano; and R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are hydrogen or alkyl.

Abstract: The specification describes and claims a composition curable in presence of atmospheric moisture to an elastomeric body, comprising (A) the product formed by mixing a polymeric material having at least two groups bonded to silicon which are hydroxyl or hydrolysable (eg alkoxy) groups and an alkoxysilane curative and (B) a compound according to the general formula M?OR!.sub.x ?OR'!.sub.y where M represents a metal having a valency of 4 selected from Group IVB of the Periodic Table and is preferably titanium, x has a value from 0 to 1, y has a value from 3 to 4 and (x+y)=4, R' represents a monovalent tertiary aliphatic hydrocarbon group and R represents a monovalent linear aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms which is different from R'. Preferred compounds (B) are those in which R' represents C(R.sup.2 R.sup.3 R.sup.4) in which each of R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: A reactive monomer for preparing ultraviolet absorbing polymers has formula (I) wherein R.sup.1 is a halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 straight or branched chain alkoxy group; and R.sup.2 is a --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 O--, --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 O--, --CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 O--, --CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)O--, --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 OCH.sub.2 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 OCH.sub.2 --, --CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 --, or --CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)OCH.sub.2 -- group. The compound can be used to produce ultraviolet absorbing polymers, such as those used for ocular devices including contact and intraocular lenses.

Abstract: The present invention is hydrophobic silica gels and a method for their preparation under neutral conditions. The method comprises two steps, where in the first step the pH of a silica hydrosol is adjusted with a base to within a range of about pH 3 to pH 7 to facilitate formation of a silica hydrogel. In the second step the silica hydrogel is contacted with an organosilicon compound in the presence of a catalytic amount of a strong acid to effect hydrophobing of the silica hydrogel. In a preferred method, in a third step the hydrophobic silica gel is contacted with a sufficient quantity of a water-immiscible organic solvent to convert the hydrophobic silica hydrogel into a hydrophobic silica organogel.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition that maintains flowability under moisture-free and light blocking conditions, more rapidly forms a nonflowable adhesive when irradiated with high energy beams such as ultraviolet rays and electron beams, and forms an elastic body by further curing when exposed to atmospheric moisture. It also involves a method for adhering a substrate to an adherend using the composition. The curable organosiloxane composition has a viscosity of 3,000 Pa.s or less and is made up of a silicone resin containing no alkenyl groups, a polydiorganosiloxane having terminal units containing a mercapto group, an alkenyl-containing organopolysiloxane, and a condensation-reaction-promoting catalyst. An assembly which has a substrates adhered to an adherend is made by spreading the composition on the substrate, irradiating it with a high energy beam, contacting the irradiated surface with an adherend, and letting it stand in air, so that the substrate is adhered to the adherend.

Abstract: A polysilane of Formula [I] or [II]: ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10, R.sup.11, R.sup.12, R.sup.13 and R.sup.14 denote independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, alkynyl, silyl, and amino groups. R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8, R.sup.13 and R.sup.14, R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 can form a ring with the silicon bonded to each group. m is 0 or 1. n is an integer.);and a method for synthesizing the polysilane of Formula [I] or [II] in which a small-ring polysilane is reacted (in a solvent) with an organolithium reagent, and then treated with silanes possessing a leaving group. The resulting polysilanes have a homogeneous molecular weight distribution and are useful as a functional polymer for nonlinear optical materials and electroconductive polymers.

Abstract: A process for preparing an organic functional group-containing organopolysiloxane of the following average compositional formula (1)YmR.sup.1 nSi(OR.sup.2)pO.sub.(4-m-n-p)/2 (1)wherein Y represents an organic group having a functional group, R.sup.1 represents at least one monovalent substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group, R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkenyl group and/or an alkenyl group, 0<m.ltoreq.1, 0.ltoreq.n<2, and 0.ltoreq.p.ltoreq.2 provided that 0<m+n+p.ltoreq.3. The organopolysiloxane is obtained by subjecting an organic functional group-containing alkoxysilane, with or without a functional group-free alkoxysilane, siloxane and/or silicone obtained from the group-free alkoxysiloxane and/or siloxane, to hydrolysis and polycondensation in the presence of a substantially neutral fluorine-containing compound. The functional group includes an epoxy group, a (meth)acryloxy group, a mercapto group and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing bisphenol A with a high conversion and selectivity by reacting phenol with acetone in the presence of both a polyorganosiloxane having a mercapto group-containing hydrocarbon group and an acid. It is preferable that the polyorganosiloxane having a mercapto group-containing hydrocarbon group and the acid is a polyorganosiloxane having both a mercapto group-containing hydrocarbon group and a sulfonic acid group.

Abstract: Solvent-free, fluid polythioether coating or caulking compositions having excellent room-temperature self-curing properties and excellent leveling properties are produced by mixing reactive liquid precursor components comprising a hydroxyl- or silyl-terminated amino polythioether of formula A and a hydroxyl- or silyl-terminated epoxy polythioether of formula B. The mixture is applied to a surface to the protected, preferably a hydrolyzable metal surface such as aluminum which is reactive with the hydroxyl or silyl terminal groups, and cured at room temperature for less than two hours to produce a self-leveling protective coating or gap-fill which is strongly-bonded to the surface and is flexible and stable over a wide temperature range between about -60.degree. F. and +360.degree. F.

Abstract: The crosslinkable nematic polyorganosiloxanes are cyclic polyorganosiloxanes containing at least three different mesogenic side groups per polyorganosiloxane, where at least two mesogenic side groups per polyorganosiloxane each contain at least three radicals selected from aromatic, heteroaromatic and cycloaliphatic radicals. They contain a methacrylic or acrylic group in at least one of the mesogenic side groups. The cyclic polyorganosiloxanes have a broad nematic phase and can be readily aligned.

Abstract: The invention relates to partially crosslinked organopolysiloxanes which contain a radical forming group, a base-catalyzed process for their preparation, graft copolymers produced from these organopolysiloxanes and a process for the preparation of the graft copolymers. The present invention avoids problems related to known methods wherein a considerable portion of the organopolymer chains do not graft to the organopolysiloxane graft back-bone but remain as an unattached homopolymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to water-dispersible compounds that are useful as lubricants for textile wet processing having formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkylene;R.sup.1 is an m-functional group having the formula ##STR2## R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl or groups having the formula ##STR3## R.sup.4 is hydrogen, acyl, or trialkylsilyl; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are independently alkyl, alkoxy, --Z--(O--B).sub.s --OR.sup.4, or --Y--(O--A).sub.r --;R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are independently alkyl, alkoxy, or --Z--(O--B).sub.s --OR.sup.4 ;X is hydrogen, (cyclo)alkyl, (cyclo)alkenyl, --NR.sup.c R.sup.d, --NR.sup.c R.sup.d R.sup.e+ Q.sup.-, --OR.sup.f, --SR.sup.g, --NH--CO--NH--R.sup.h, --O--CO--NH--R.sup.i, --NH--CO--O--R.sup.j, --CN, or halogen;A and B are independently alkylene;Y and Z are independently a direct bond or alkylene;m is from 1 to 20;r and s are independently from 0 to 20; andn and p are from 0 to 100 and the total (n+p) is from 10 to 100.

Abstract: Described are moisture-curing alkoxysilane-terminated polyurethanes which can be obtained by reacting polyurethane prepolymers with a mean NCO functionality of at least 1 but less than 2 with special sulfur-free alkoxysilanes, reacting with substantially all the free NCO groups. Also described is the use of these compounds as sealing and/or adhesive compositions.

Abstract: Novel single-ion conducting polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are provided. A first group of polymers are polysiloxanes substituted with fluorinated poly(alkylene oxide) side chains having associated ionic species, while a second group are copolymers containing mer units having the following structures ##STR1## in which R.sup.4 through R.sup.8, x2, x3, y2, y3, z2, and z3 are as defined herein. Also provided are conductive compositions containing these novel polymers, particularly film compositions, and batteries formulated with such films.