Abstract: A resin composition for laser engraving, including: a compound (A) having at least one of a hydrolyzable silyl group or a silanol group; and a binder polymer (B) having a functional group capable of forming a crosslinked structure by reacting with at least one of a hydrolyzable silyl group or a silanol group.

Abstract: A molding material includes a polyorganosiloxane compound having a ladder structure including a repeating unit shown by the following formula (I) in the molecule as a main component, a sealing material includes the molding material, and a sealed optical device includes an optical device that is sealed with a cured product of the sealing material. The molding material produces a cured product that exhibits excellent transparency and heat resistance for a long time. wherein A represents a single bond or a linking group, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, X0 represents a halogen atom, a haloalkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or a cyano group, R2 represents a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms which may have a substituent (excluding a halogen atom and a cyano group), or an alkenyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, and l, m, and n are arbitrary positive numbers, provided that l and n are not 0 at the same time.

Abstract: Disclosed in a mold release composition comprising a fluorosilicone compound of the formula (I): (I) wherein R1, R2, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 each is, the same or different, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, R3 and R10 each is; the same or different, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, or Rf—X—, or Z—Y— in which X and Y each is; the same or different, a divalent organic group, Rf is a C1-6 fluoroalkyl group, Z is a silyl group containing a hydrolyzable site, m is 1-100, n is 1-50, and o is 0-200. The mold release composition can give excellent mold releasability and durability of mold releasability (repeated mold releasability).

Abstract: There is disclosed a silicone resin composition includes (A-1) a ladder structure-containing polyorganosiloxane having a ladder structure and having two or more alkenyl groups in one molecule, (B-1) a ladder structure-containing hydrogen polyorganosiloxane having a ladder structure and having hydrogen atoms that are bonded to two or more silicon atoms in one molecule, and/or (B-2) a hydrogen polyorganosiloxane having two or more hydrogen atoms that are bonded to silicon atoms in one molecule. As a result, there is provided the silicone resin composition as a light-emitting device protective material having a high transparency, heat resistance, light resistance and gas barrier.

Abstract: An adhesion promoter composition which comprises an oligomer of a functional alkoxysilane and a specific alkyl alkoxy silane is advantageously employed to improve the bonding of sealants/adhesives/coatings such as moisture curable silylated polymers on various substrates such as wet or dry concrete. In a preferred embodiment the adhesion promoter contains an octyltrialkoxysilane and an oligomer prepared from an epoxy or polyethylene oxide functional alkoxysilane.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an organic-inorganic hybrid material having heat resistance, and said object of the present invention can be attained by providing an organic-inorganic hybrid prepolymer containing a phenyl group which is prepared by the polycondensation reaction accompanying dehydration between a polydimethylsiloxane and a metal and/or semimetal alkoxide, wherein (a) phenyl group(s) is (are) partially or wholly introduced into said polydimethylsiloxane and/or said metal and/or semimetal alkoxide.

Abstract: Polysilanes, inks containing the same, and methods for their preparation are disclosed. The polysilane may have the formula H-[(AHR)n(c-AmHpm-2)q]—H, where A is independently Si or Ge; R is H, -AaHa+1Ra, halogen, aryl or substituted aryl; (n+a)?10 if q=0, q?3 if n=0, and (n+q)?6 if both n and q?0; p is 1 or 2; and m is from 3 to 12. The method may include combining a silane compound of the formula AHaR14-a, AkHgR1?h and/or c-AmHpmR1rm with a catalyst of the formula R4xR5yMXz (or an immobilized derivative thereof) to form a poly(aryl)silane; then washing the poly(aryl)silane with an aqueous washing composition and contacting the poly(aryl)silane with an adsorbent to remove the metal M. Alternatively, the method may include halogenating a polyarylsilane and reducing the halopolysilane with a metal hydride to form the polysilane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicon-containing, biodegradable material for preventing and/or treating diseases that are associated with reduced and/or disturbed angiogenesis and/or diseases for which an increased rate of angiogenesis is beneficial to the healing process.

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

Abstract: To provide a silicone impression material having high viscosity of a kneaded material before curing and low hardness after curing. A dental silicone impression material composition includes: A) an organopolysiloxane mixture comprising a) an organopolysiloxane having at least two aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbons in one molecule and having viscosity of 1,000,000 mPa·s or more at 25° C., and b) an organopolysiloxane having at least one aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon in one molecule and having viscosity of 100 to 5,000 mPa·s at 25° C., wherein a ratio of a):b) is 1:0.5 to 10; B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least three hydrogen atoms directly bonded to a silicon atom in one molecule; C) a silicone-soluble platinum compound; D) an organopolysiloxane not having a functional group; and E) an inorganic filler.

Abstract: A release sheet, on which a stamper receiving layer for producing an optical recording medium is laminated, comprising a release agent layer on a side to which the stamper receiving layer is laminated, wherein the release agent layer is formed using a release agent that contains an organopolysiloxane (other than an MQ resin below) containing an alkenyl group in the molecule, an MQ resin containing an alkenyl group and having, as constituent components, M units represented by formula (1) R12R2—Si—O—??(1) (where, R1 denotes an organic group and R2 denotes an alkenyl group), and Q units represented by formula (2) and a cross-linking agent, and that does not substantially contain particles consisting of inorganic matter, and the alkenyl group content in said MQ resin ranges from 0.5 to 5 wt %. The release sheet can reduce concave defects on a convex-concave pattern transfer surface of the stamper receiving layer.

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: A benzoxazine-bridged compound is provided. The compound has a low dielectric constant, a high mechanic strength and a high glass transition temperature. The compound has a highly cross-linked structure with a yellow-light photoluminescent emission. Characterization of the present disclosure has been conducted with Fourier transform infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, molecular mass and elemental analysis.

Abstract: A thermally conductive silicone grease composition comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups in one molecule and having a kinetic viscosity of 5,000 to 100,000 mm2/s at 25° C.; (B) a hydrolyzable methylpolysiloxane having a trifunctional termination at one end and represented by the following general formula (2): wherein R2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and b is an integer of 5 to 100; (C) a thermally conductive filler having a thermal conductivity of at least 10 W/m·° C.; (D) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing from 2 to 5 hydrogen atoms in one molecule directly bound to silicon atoms (Si—H groups); (E) a bonding aid having a triazine ring and at least one alkenyl group in one molecule; and (F) a catalyst selected from the group consisting of platinum and platinum compounds.

Abstract: An antifouling condensation curing organopolysiloxane composition is prepared by premixing a part or all of (A) a diorganopolysiloxane free of a reactive group with a part or all of (B) silica to form a premix, then mixing the premix with the remainder of (A) and (B), (C) a base diorganopolysiloxane, and (D) a silane. The composition has a good balance of low viscosity and high thixotropy, can be thickly coated in a single pass, and cures into a coating having rubber strength and surface smoothness and exhibiting satisfactory antifouling property over a long period of time.

Abstract: The invention relates to linear copolymers of monomer units having both ammonium groups and polysiloxane groups. Amine oxide groups may be substituted for ammonium groups. The polymer backbone includes side chains having high densities of quaternary ammonium groups. The copolymers impart softening, antistatic, quick-drying and setting properties in the appropriate settings.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to hydrolysis-resistant silicone compounds. In particular, disclosed are sterically hindered hydrolysis-resistant silicone compounds and improved purity hydrolysis-resistant silicone compounds. Also disclosed are processes for making hydrolysis-resistant silicone compounds; the products of the disclosed processes; compositions and polymers comprising the disclosed compounds and products of the disclosed processes; and ophthalmic lenses, for example contact lenses, intraocular lenses, artificial cornea, and spectacle lenses, comprising the disclosed compositions, disclosed polymers, disclosed compounds, and products of the disclosed processes. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: Siloxane-containing reactive compounds contain moisture-curable alkoxy-silane functional end groups. The siloxane-containing reactive compounds may be prepared from siloxane-containing oxamide compounds or amine compounds. Siloxane-containing polymers may be prepared from the reactive compounds by reaction with water. The siloxane-containing polymers may be release materials or adhesives.

Abstract: A method of regioselectively preparing a pyridine-containing compound is provided. In particular embodiments, the method includes reacting halogen-functionalized pyridal[2,1,3]thiadiazole with organotin-functionalized cyclopenta[2,1-b:3,4-b?]dithiophene or organotin-functionalized indaceno[1,2-b:5,6-b?]dithiophene. Also provided is a method of preparing a polymer. The method includes regioselectively preparing a monomer that includes a pyridal[2,1,3]thiadiazole unit; and reacting the monomer to produce a polymer that includes a regioregular conjugated backbone section, wherein the section includes a repeat unit containing the pyridal[2,1,3]thiadiazole unit. A polymer that includes a regioregular conjugated backbone section, and electronic devices that include the polymer, are also provided.

Abstract: A room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition is provided. The composition contains a diorganopolysiloxane having at least two groups represented by the following formula (1): per molecule as its main component. In the formula, X is —R?d—NH— or —R?d—S—, R is a substituted or unsubstituted C1-12 monovalent hydrocarbon group, R? is a C1-8 divalent hydrocarbon group, Y is a hydrolyzable group, b is 2 or 3, and d is 0 or 1. The composition has excellent room temperature curability, and the cured product has excellent moisture resistance. The composition is useful as an adhesive or sealant used at a site where hardness, water resistance, and moisture resistance are required, and in particular, for an adhesive in construction applications and electric and electronic applications where steam resistance and water resistance are required.

Abstract: A sealing filler for an organic light emitting device display includes a siloxane polymer having a surface tension of about 20 dyn/cm or less. The siloxane polymer may be represented by where each of R1 to R10 is independently a non-polar substituent, and n ranges from 20 to 50.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous composition of bis-amino-functional silicon compounds which is essentially free of organic solvents and releases essentially no further alcohol in the course of crosslinking, and to processes for preparing it and to the use thereof, for example for hydrophobization of metal or glass surfaces.

Abstract: An electrode which can be used in a fuel cell having improved power generation performance and high durability, and a fuel cell having such an electrode, are provided. An electrode having catalyst layers arranged on both surfaces of an electrolyte membrane, wherein the electrode is characterized in that an electrode binder used for constituting the catalyst layers contains a cross-linked compound (X) having a silicon-oxygen bond, a polymer material (Y) containing an acid group, and an aqueous dispersion (Z) containing a thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: A resin composition suited for rapid prototyping is provided comprising (I) an actinic energy radiation-curable silicone composition, (II) an actinic energy radiation-sensitive polymerization initiator, and (III) an actinic energy radiation absorber. The resin composition experiences little viscosity buildup and maintains fluidity during long-term storage at elevated temperature, and is effective in rapid prototyping or shaping by stereolithography using any actinic energy radiation.

Abstract: Cross-linked sol-gel like materials and cross-linked aerogels, as well as methods for making such cross-linked sol-gel like materials and cross-linked aerogels are described.

Abstract: Present invention provides a fluorine-containing organopolysiloxane composition comprising a fluorine-containing silicone polymer having a three-dimensional, cross-linked structure, prepared by addition polymerizing the following (A), (B) and (C) and containing 10 to 30 mass % of the fluorine atoms, relative to a total mass of (A) to (C), (A) a vinyl group-containing organopolysiloxane represented by the following formula (1): (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane represented by the following formula (2): and (C) an organopolysiloxane having a reactive group on one end alone and represented by the following formula (3), and further comprising (D) a low viscosity silicone oil with a dynamic viscosity of 50 mm2/s or less at 25 degrees C.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising: (A) an novel organopolysiloxane represented by the following average structural formula: R1aSiO(4-a)/2 {wherein R1 represents a substituted or non-substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, an alkoxy group, a hydroxyl group, or an organopolysiloxane residue of the following general formula: —X—(SiR2O)mSiR23 (wherein R2 are the same or different, substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon groups; X represents oxygen atoms or a bivalent hydrocarbon group; and ‘m’ is an integer equal to or greater than 1); however, at least one R1 in one molecule is the aforementioned organopolysiloxane residue, at least one R1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having aliphatic carbon-carbon double bonds, and ‘a’ is a positive number that satisfies the following condition: 0<a<2)}; (B) an organic silicon compound having in one molecule at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms; and (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst; is capable of forming a cured product of high fle

Abstract: A heat-curable silicone resin composition for sealing optical semiconductors including: component (A): 100 parts by mass of a silicon compound expressed by Formula (1) below; and component (B): from 0.001 to 10 parts by mass of a condensation catalyst. (R1SiO3/2)a((R2)2SiO2/2)b((R3)3SiO1/2)c(SiO4/2)d(XO1/2)e??(1) In this formula, R1, R2, and R3 are identical or differing monovalent organic groups, “X” is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent organic group, “a” is a positive number, “b” is 0 or a positive number, “c” is 0 or a positive number, “d” is 0 or a positive number, and “e” is 0 or a positive number; however “a” to “e” satisfy the following conditions: b/a is a number from 0 to 10, c/a is a number from 0 to 0.5, d/(a+b+c+d) is a number from 0 to 0.3, and e/(a+b+c+d) is a number from 0.01 to 1.5.

Abstract: Doped polysilanes, inks containing the same, and methods for their preparation and use are disclosed. The doped polysilane generally has the formula H-[AaHb(DRx)m]q-[(AcHdR1e)n]p—H, where each instance of A is independently Si or Ge, and D is B, P, As or Sb. In preferred embodiments, R is H, -AfHf+1R2f, alkyl, aryl or substituted aryl, and R1 is independently H, halogen, aryl or substituted aryl. In one aspect, the method of making a doped poly(aryl)silane generally includes the steps of combining a doped silane of the formula AaHb+2(DRx)m (optionally further including a silane of the formula AcHd+2R1e) with a catalyst of the formula R4wR5yMXz (or an immobilized derivative thereof) to form a doped poly(aryl)silane, then removing the metal M. In another aspect, the method of making a doped polysilane includes the steps of halogenating a doped polyarylsilane, and reducing the doped halopolysilane with a metal hydride to form the doped polysilane.

Abstract: Polysilanes, inks containing the same, and methods for their preparation are disclosed. The polysilane generally has the formula H-[(AHR)n(c-AmHpm-2)q]—H, where each instance of A is independently Si or Ge; R is H, -AaHa+1Ra, halogen, aryl or substituted aryl; (n+a)?10 if q=0, q?3 if n=0, and (n+q)?6 if both n and q?0; p is 1 or 2; and m is from 3 to 12. In one aspect, the method generally includes the steps of combining a silane compound of the formula AHaR14-a, the formula AkHgR1?h and/or the formula c-AmHpmR1rm with a catalyst of the formula R4xR5yMXz (or an immobilized derivative thereof) to form a poly(aryl)silane; then washing the poly(aryl)silane with an aqueous washing composition and contacting the poly(aryl)silane with an adsorbent to remove the metal M. In another aspect, the method includes the steps of halogenating a polyarylsilane to form a halopolysilane; and reducing the halopolysilane with a metal hydride to form the polysilane.

Abstract: Silicone-polyether block copolymer comprising a polyorganosiloxane which includes at least one polyether residue having a molecular weight of not less than 5000 g/mol, and wherein a weight average molecular weight of all polyether residues attached to the polyorganosiloxane by a chemical bond is above 3000 g/mol, its production and use and also compositions and polymeric articles obtained therewith.

Abstract: A composition for a silicone resin containing a poly(methyl silsesquioxane) derivative having an alkoxysilyl group at an end of a molecule, and fine metal oxide particles having a reactive functional group on the surface thereof, wherein the composition further contains at least one compound selected from the group consisting of disilanol derivatives having silanol groups at both ends of a molecule and a monofunctional silane derivative represented by the formula (II): wherein X is an alkoxy group or a halogen atom. The silicone resin composition of the present invention can be suitably used as, for example, materials for encapsulating photosemiconductor elements for use in backlights for liquid crystal displays, traffic lights, outdoor big displays, advertisement sign boards, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a curable composition excellent in workability, adhesion properties, rubber-like properties, storage stability, and quick curability. The curable composition comprises (A) a crosslinkable silyl group-containing organic polymer and (B) a (meth)acrylic polymer obtained by polymerizing a (meth)acrylic monomer having a polymerizable unsaturated bond in the presence of a metallocene compound and a crosslinkable silyl group-containing thiol compound, at least one end of the (meth)acrylic polymer being bonded to a residue, —S—R3 (where R3 represents a group having a crosslinkable silyl group) obtained by removing a hydrogen atom from the crosslinkable silyl group-containing thiol compound.

Abstract: An ultraviolet-curable silicone composition for a release paper including (A) 100 parts by mass of a specific organopolysiloxane having a polymerization degree of 8 to 20 and containing one epoxy group, and (C) an effective quantity of an onium salt photoinitiator. In a preferred embodiment, the composition further includes (B) 10 to 1,000 parts by mass of at least one specific organopolysiloxane containing a plurality of epoxy groups. In another preferred embodiment, the composition has a viscosity of not more than 100 mPa·s. The composition has a peel strength that exhibits a positive dependency on the peel speed when peeled from a hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive, and can therefore be used to produce a release paper capable of reducing peeling noise. Further, because the composition has a low viscosity, it exhibits excellent wetting of substrates having significant unevenness, even in a solventless form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silicon-containing biostable gels and processes for their preparation. The gels possess properties which make them useful in the manufacture and repair of biomaterials and medical devices, articles or implants, in particular the manufacture of soft tissue implants such as breast implants and the repair of orthopaedic joints such as spinal discs.

Abstract: Two or multi-component condensation curing compositions can be cured in deep sections with low shrinkage, yet require no tin catalysts, or a significantly reduced tin catalyst level.

Abstract: This invention relates to a silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive composition including: (A) a polydiorganosiloxane composed of a linear polydiorganosiloxane (A1) having two or more alkenyl groups within each molecule and a linear polydiorganosiloxane (A2) having SiOH groups at terminals thereof and no alkenyl groups, which is represented by the formula R22(HO)SiO—(R22SiO)d—SiR22(OH), wherein d represents an integer satisfying 500?d?20,000; (B) a polyorganosiloxane including R33SiO1/2 units, SiO2 units and Si atom-bonded hydroxyl group-containing units; (C) a polyorganohydrogensiloxane having three or more SiH groups within each molecule; (D) a reaction retarder; (E) a platinum group metal-based catalyst; and (F) a metal compound represented by formula MYx, wherein the polyorganosiloxane (B) is condensed with the linear polydiorganosiloxane (A2). The composition exhibits powerful adhesive strength to silicone rubbers and is useful for, by example, producing a pressure-sensitive tape.

Abstract: A liquid crystal polyimide, containing: repeating units of formula (I) and having liquid crystallinity, wherein A1 and A2 are each independently a tetravalent residue of a tetracarboxylic acid, B1 is a residue of a bis(amino)polysiloxane of formula (II), and C1 is a residue of an organic diamine, wherein R1 to R6 are each independently a lower alkyl group, x is from 0 to 10, D1 is an alkylene group, y is 0 or 1, and Z1 is selected from the group consisting of —H, —CH3, CF3, —F, —CN and —NO2. In addition, a liquid crystal resin composition and a resin film for a semiconductor element containing the liquid crystal polyimide.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising: (A) a solvent-soluble organopolysiloxane obtained by conducting a hydrosilylation reaction between (i) an organopolysiloxane represented by the following average structural formula: RaSiO(4-a)/2 (wherein R1 represents a substituted or non-substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, the content of alkenyl groups in all groups represented by R1 is within the range of 0.

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

Abstract: Synthesis is for an organosilicic adsorbent, which can be used in different economic sectors (chemical and pharmaceutical industries, health service). The adsorbent represents the non-linear reaction product of polycondensation, a polyhydrate of 1,1,3,3-tetrahydroxy-1,3-dimethyldisiloxane having from 88 to 89 moles of water per one mole of 1,1,3,3-tetrahydroxy-1,3-dimethyldisiloxane. The adsorbent is produced by means of mixing 19-20 parts of alkaline solution of sodium dioximethylsiliconate (DOMS) with a density of 1.16-1.19 g/cm3 with 6 parts of sulfuric acid with a density of 1.195-1.205 g/cm3 at a temperature of between 0-5° C.

Abstract: A thermosetting composition containing an aluminosiloxane, a silicone oil containing silanol groups at both ends, and a silicone alkoxy oligomer. The thermosetting composition of the present invention can be used for, for example, encapsulating materials, coating materials, molding materials, surface-protecting materials, adhesive agents, bonding agents, and the like. Especially, in a case where the thermosetting composition of the present invention is used as an encapsulating material, the thermosetting composition is suitably used for, for example, photosemiconductor devices mounted with blue or white LED elements (backlights for liquid crystal displays, traffic lights, outdoor big displays, advertisement sign boards, and the like).

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide an organic silicon compound which has a vinyl group more reactive than those of the conventional organic silicon compounds and can be bonded with another compound. The present organic silicon compound is represented by the following formula (1), wherein R1 is, independently of each other, a vinyl group or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R2 is an alkylene group having 3 to 6 carbon atoms, and R3 is, independently of each other, a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and optionally substituted with one or more fluorine atoms.

Abstract: This invention relates to curable compositions containing hydroxyl compounds that carry silyl groups as well as to the use of said compositions.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide an isocyanuric ring-containing organopolysiloxane which can provide a cured product which can exploit the properties of a hydrosilylation (addition reaction), and is suitable for use in an encapsulating materials for an optical semiconductor. Thus, the present invention provides an organopolysiloxane having at least one isocyanuric ring in a molecule and vinyl siloxy groups at both terminals, and represented by the following formula (1): wherein X is, independently of each other, a monovalent organic group which does not have an unsaturated bond, R1 and R2 are, independently of each other, a methyl group or a phenyl group, and P is an integer of from 1 to 30.

Abstract: A copolymer comprises at least two repeating units of formula I In this formula each R1 is independently an alkyl, haloalkyl, aralkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or aryl substituted with an alkyl, alkoxy, or halo; each Y is independently an alkylene, aralkylene, or a combination thereof; each G is independently a bond or a divalent residue equal to a diamine of formula R3HN-G-NHR3 minus the two —NHR3 groups; each R3 is independently hydrogen or alkyl or R3 taken together with G and to the nitrogen to which they are both attached form a heterocyclic group; each n is independently an integer of 0 to 1500; each p is independently an integer of 1 to 10; and each q is independently an integer of 1 or greater, and wherein at least 50% of the q's are the integer 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an adhesive compound, in particular a pressure-sensitive adhesive compound, based on silylated polyurethanes for bonding optical components, in particular optical films, wherein the adhesive compound has a transmission according to ASTM D 1003 of greater than 86% and a haze according to ASTM D 1003 of less than 5%.

Abstract: The invention relates to branched organopolysiloxanes and to their preparation and use. A branched organopolysiloxane is prepared by the reaction of an alkoxysilane with a substantially linear organopolysiloxane containing at least one hydroxyl or hydrolysable group bonded to silicon, in the presence of a phosphazene catalyst. The branched organopolysiloxanes obtained can be suitable for use in a moisture curable sealant composition capable of curing to a high modulus seal, with less tendency to gel than when using other siloxane polycondensation catalysts. Phosphazene catalysts also have the advantage that the content of undesired low molecular weight cyclic silicones in the polymerisation product is low.

Abstract: A fabric treating composition comprising primarily an organopolysiloxane of formula (1) having a viscosity of 100 to 1,000,000 mPa-s at 25° C. is provided. R1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, R2 is a monovalent organic group of formula: —R4(NR5CH2CH2)aNR6R7 wherein R4 is a divalent hydrocarbon group, R5 to R7 are hydrogen, monovalent hydrocarbon groups, or R8, R8 is a group of formula: —(CO—C5H10O)b—R9 (R9 is hydrogen or a monovalent hydrocarbon group, b is 1 to 50), a is 0 to 4, with the proviso that at least one of R5, R6 and R7 present in the organopolysiloxane is R8, R3 is hydroxyl, —OR10, R1, or R2, R10 being a monovalent hydrocarbon group, m is 10 to 1,500, and n is 0 to 100, with the proviso that when n=0, at least one R3 is R2.

Abstract: Carbosilane-containing polymers (including oligomers) having the following structural features: greater than one repeat unit; at least four Si-arylene bonds; at least one (meth)acrylate moiety, Si—H moiety, or both; no Si—O bonds; preferably at least four silicon atoms; wherein two silicon atoms are separated by one arylene group in each repeat unit.