Abstract: Polymer-ceramic networks in which the polymer chain is anchored in a cera network are formed from compounds of the formula ##STR1## where X is R', OR', OH, H, Cl, or Br,X is R', OR', Cl, or Br,R' is an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, andR is selected from the group consisting of phenyl and a phenyl-substituted benzoxazole group,or oligomers thereof. Methods of forming the monomer, oligomer, and polymer are disclosed. Related phthalocyanine polymers are also disclosed.

Abstract: A curable fluorosilicone resin composition is disclosed, which composition comprises(A) 100 parts by weight of a fluorosilicone resin obtained by cohydrolyzing a mixture of(a) 50 to 95 mole percent of a perfluoroalkyl-containing organosilane having the formula R--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SiX.sub.3,(b) 5 to 50 mole percent of an epoxy-containing organosilane having the formula Z.sub.w SiX.sub.4-w and, optionally,(c) up to 50 mole percent of an organosilane having the formula R.sup.1.sub.n SiX.sub.4-n,wherein R is a perfluoroalkyl group containing 4 to 15 carbon atoms, X is a hydrolyzable group, Z is an epoxy-containing monovalent organic group, R.sup.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for forming a solid, epoxy-functional silicone resin by hydrolyzing and condensing a mixture of at least one organoalkoxysilane and a beta-(3,4-epoxycyclohexyl)-functional trialkoxysilane in the presence of an organotitanate catalyst. The silicone resins prepared according to the instant method find utility in the formulation of powder coatings, either alone or in combination with organic resins.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of producing a controlled release surface for use with a pressure sensitive adhesive by using an epoxy-functional silicone resin in an addition curable silicone release coating composition. More particularly the epoxy-functional silicone resin contains tri- or quadri-functional siloxane units, for use in a vinyl-functional base silicone release coating, thereby providing a thermal and addition curable, controlled release coating composition.

Abstract: A process comprising the steps of:1) reacting a norbornene compound of the formula: ##STR1## where R is H or methyl, R.sup.1 is a direct bond or --C(.dbd.O)O-- and R.sup.2 is vinyl, ethynyl, allyl or propargyl, with a silicon hydride functional compound in the presence of hydrosilation catalyst at a temperature of at least 60 degrees; and2) recovering a product which consists essentially of the addition products of the silicon hydride functional compound to the R.sup.2 group of the norbornene compound and which is substantially free of addition products of the silicon hydride functional compound to the internal ring double bond of the norbornene compound.The products of this process can be used to produce norbornene functional prepolymers which are useful in cureable silicone formulations based on thiolene or hydrosilation cure chemistry.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane containing at least one epoxy group is produced by heating a mixture of (a) an epoxy group-containing organosiloxane; (b) an organosiloxane lacking an epoxy group and optionally containing an arkenyl group; (c) an aprotic polar organic solvent; and (d) a basic catalyst, until reaction between (a) and (b) by a disproportionation equilibration reaction occurs.

Abstract: The disclosed heat resistant adhesive composition comprises a polyimidesiloxane obtained from a biphenyltetracarboxylic acid or its derivative and a diamine composition comprising a diaminopolysiloxane and an aromatic diamine, an epoxy compound having an epoxy group, and an epoxy compound-hardening agent. An adhesive film and a composite sheet utilizing the heat resistant resinous composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A polysilanesiloxane such as a cyclic dimer of disilanesiloxane has been found to be useful in promoting the thermal cure of epoxides such as silicone epoxides. Enhancement in the rate of thermal cure of the epoxy compositions containing such polysilanesiloxanes can be effected with an effective amount of a platinum catalyst.

Abstract: Random or block copolymers with (1-hydro-1-R-1-sila-cis-pent-3-ene), poly(1-hydro-1-R-3,4 benzo-1-sila pent-3-ene), and disubstituted 1-silapent-3-ene repeating units of the general formula ##STR1## where R is hydrogen, an alkyl radical containing from one to four carbon atoms or phenyl, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, an alkyl radical containing from one to four carbon atoms, phenyl or a halogen and R.sup.2 is hydrogen, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are combined to form a phenyl ring, are prepared by the anionic ring opening polymerization of silacyclopent-3-enes or 2-silaindans with an organometallic base and cation coordinating ligand catalyst system or a metathesis ring opening catalyst system.

Abstract: Poly(1-hydro-1-R-1-sila-cis-pent-3-ene) and poly(1-hydro-1-R-3,4 benzo-1-sila pent-3-ene) polymers having repeating units of the general formula ##STR1## where R is hydrogen, an alkyl radical containing from one to four carbon atoms or phenyl, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, an alkyl radical containing from one to four carbon atoms, phenyl or a halogen and R.sup.2 is hydrogen, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are combined to form a phenyl ring, are prepared by the anionic ring opening polymerization of silacyclopent-3-enes or 2-silaindans with an organometallic base and cation coordinating ligand catalyst system.

Abstract: The use of siloxanes for conditioning of hair is disclosed. They hold particular usefulness as substitutes for oxidizing agents in the hair waving process. A novel polymeric composition which comprises a silanol endblocked polydiorganosiloxane, cyclic siloxanes, a chlorobenzyl-functional siloxane and a catalyst is also disclosed.

Abstract: Polymer-ceramic networks in which the polymer chain is anchored in a cera network are formed from compounds of the formula ##STR1## where X is R', OR', OH, H, Cl, or Br,X is R', OR', Cl, or Br,R' is an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, andR is selected from the group consisting of phenyl and a phenyl-substituted benzoxazole group,or oligomers thereof. Methods of forming the monomer, oligomer, and polymer are disclosed. Related phthalocyanine polymers are also disclosed.

Abstract: A polyimide resin is prepared by polymerizing (A) a tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride component consisting essentially of 10 to 50 mol % of 2,2-bis(3,4-benzene-dicarboxylic anhydride)perfluoropropane and 90 to 50 mol % of pyromellitic dianhydride or similar acid dianhydride and (B) a diamine component consisting essentially of 10 to 80 mol % of a silicon diamine and 90 to 20 mol % of an ether diamine. The polyimide resin is dissolved in an organic solvent and blended with finely divided silica to form a composition which is useful for protecting semiconductor elements.

Abstract: The present invention proposes a silane and an organopolysiloxane containing a cyclopentenyl radical, characterized in that the silane or the organopolysiloxane has a radical Y of the formula: ##STR1## directly linked to the silicon atom. The silanes according to the invention can be used as coupling and crosslinking agents, in particular in the compositions of acrylic paints.The diorganopolysiloxanes according to the invention can be used as base polymer of a silicone composition which is crosslinkable to an elastomer, in particular by exposure to atmospheric oxygen.

Abstract: An ultraviolet light sensitive photoinitiator composition that includes at least one anthracene derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 or --(--CH.sub.2 --)--.sub.n O--(--R) with R being H or ##STR2## wherein each R.sup.I, R.sup.II and R.sup.III individually is selected from the group of alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, ##STR3## wherein each R.sup.IV, R.sup.V and R.sup.VI individually is selected from the group of alkyl, alkenyl and aryl; wherein m is an integer of 0 to 4, p is an integer of 0 to 4; and is n being 1 to 2; and onium salt; and an organic solvent. The composition is used for cationic polymerization of cationic polymerizable materials including in the formation of a pattern of a photoresist. Also certain novel epoxy-functionalized organosilicons are provided that are sensitive to radiation including E-beam radiation and exhibit resistance to oxygen reactive ion etching.

Abstract: Solutions and preparation methods necessary for the fabrication of metal oxide cross-linked polysiloxane coating films are disclosed. The films are useful in provide heat resistance against oxidation, wear resistance, thermal insulation, and corrosion resistance of substrates. The sol-gel precursor solution comprises a mixture of a monomeric organoalkoxysilane, a metal alkoxide M(OR).sub.n (wherein M is Ti, Zr, Ge or Al; R is CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5 or C.sub.3 H.sub.7 ; and n is 3 or 4), methanol, water, HCl and NaOH. The invention provides a sol-gel solution, and a method of use thereof, which can be applied and processed at low temperatures (i.e., <1000.degree. C.). The substrate can be coated by immersing it in the above mentioned solution at ambient temperature. The substrate is then withdrawn from the solution. Next, the coated substrate is heated for a time sufficient and at a temperature sufficient to yield a solid coating.

Abstract: Polymers of silanol-terminated aromatic imide compounds of Formula I ##STR1## where R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each selected from the group consisting of a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl group, an unsubstituted aryl group and a substituted aryl group, Z is a divalent radical.A preferred copolymer in accordance with the present invention is formed by polymerizing the compound of Formula I with a silicon compound having the formula ##STR2## where R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are as defined above, X=halogen, OH, OR, NRR, or ureido,Y=--O-- or ##STR3## p=1 to 10.

Abstract: This invention describes a polycyclosiloxane of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.a, R.sup.b, and R.sup.c are independently monovalent radicals; x is an integer equal to or greater than 3, y is equal to or greater than 0, and x plus y is greater than 3. A process for the production of the polycyclosiloxane above consisting essentially of (A) adding a solvent solution of 1,1-dichlorosilacyclobutane, and optionally dichlorodiorganosilane, to a mixture of water and solvent with rapid stirring at room temperature at a rate which does not cause the mixture to raise in temperature, (B) washing with water, (C) drying with MgSO.sub.4, (D) filtering, and (E) removing the solvent. Methods of using the polycyclosiloxane of silacyclobutane as an ingredient in a silicone composition which cures on exposure to moisture to give an elastomer is claimed, as is the composition produced.

Abstract: The invention provides a liquid coating composition for forming a transparent and hard coating film on a plastic member such as a polycarbonate or polymethyl methacrylate plate. The liquid composition comprises 100 parts by weight of an organotrialkoxysilane R.sup.1 Si(OR.sup.2).sub.3, where R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 - or C.sub.2 -alkyl group and R.sup.2 is a C.sub.1 -, C.sub.2 - or C.sub.3 -alkyl group, 5-20 parts by weight of an organotrialkoxysilane R.sup.3 Si(OR.sup.2).sub.3, where R.sup.3 is an organic group containing epoxy group, 50-200 parts by weight of an aqueous colloidal silica sol in which the content of SiO.sub.2 is 10-40 wt %, and 0.5-3 parts by weight of a dicarboxylic acid (CF.sub.2).sub.n (COOH).sub.2, where n is an integer from 1 to 5, preferably hexafluoroglutaric acid. On a surface of a plastic member a coating film of this composition is partially cured at 70.degree.-150.degree. C. to turn into a fairly hard but still pliable film.

Abstract: A primar composition comprising(A) 100 parts by weight of an organo-polysiloxane represented by the formula (1) ##EQU1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, and a is a number of from 1.98 to 2.01, provided that 25 to 50 mol % of the hydrocarbon group is a perfluoroalkyl group and 0.01 to 10 mol % of the hydrocarbon group is a vinyl group, said organo-polysiloxane having a viscosity as measured at 25.degree. C. of 1,000,000 centistokes or more;(B) 5 to 100 parts by weight of a silica type filler;(C) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight of isocyanurate-type organosilicon compound represented by the formula (2) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 represents an alkyl group, a fluoroalkyl group or an alkoxyalkyl group, each having 1 to 5 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety, and n is an integer of 1 to 5; and(D) a desired amount of an organic solvent.

Abstract: Novel polysiloxanes with (meth)acrylate groups and monocarboxylate groups and their use as radiation-curable abhesive coating matrials are disclosed. The modified polysiloxanes adhere well to the support that is to be coated and can be cured at a high rate on the support. The cured coating has good chemical and physical stabilities and a high flexibility. The abhesive properties can be adapted to the chemical character of the adhesives, so that the desired degree of abhesiveness is obtained.

Abstract: A moisture curable solventless organopolysiloxane composition is provided useful as an adherent construction sealant. Improved cure rate, higher elongation at break values and lower modulus RTVs are achieved by using a bis(ureido)silane as a coupler and an aminoxysiloxane as a crosslinker for a silanol-terminated polydiorganosiloxane base polymer.

Abstract: This invention provides novel side chain liquid crystalline polymers. An invention polymer exhibits nonlinear optical response, and has utility as a transparent nonlinear optical component in optical light switch and light modulator devices.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane with contains alkoxy radicals and epoxy-containing radicals on its molecular terminals has been found to be useful for treating fibers to provide a durable softness and flexibility, smoothness, wrinkle resistance, or rebound to fibrous material. The organopolysiloxane is substantially free of oligomers so that, during drying in the fiber treatment process, oil does not collect on exhaust fans and drip onto the treated material, causing oily spots.

Abstract: The invention relates to the acceleration of the synthesis of unsaturated polyesters containing maleic acid/anhydride, 1 to 30 percent, preferably 5 to 15 percent of the prescribed maleic acid/anhydride is introduced into the reaction mixture in total or in two or more increments at the stage of the reaction when the acid number or the molecular weight of the mixture has reached about 50 to 250 or about 300 to 1500, respectively. Thus, the rate of polyesterification can be increased considerably, occasionally two-folds and, in addition, polyester resins of very low acid number or high molecular weight can be prepared.

Abstract: Polysilanes of the general formula (RSi).sub.n wherein R is an alkyl, aryl, alkaryl or aralkyl group having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and where n has a value of at least 8, are soluble in a liquid organic medium when R is a stearically hindered or large group. Compositions comprising the organic liquid medium and dissolved therein the polysilane are also described.

Abstract: The reaction of 1,1-dichlorosilacyclobutanes with nitrogen-containing difunctional nucleophiles gives polysilacyclobutasilazanes which can be crosslinked and also converted to ceramic materials.

Abstract: Polyquaternary polysiloxane polymers are disclosed comprising repeating units of ##STR1## wherein X is a bivalent hydrocarbon group with at least 4 carbon atoms, which has a hydroxyl group and may be interrupted by an oxygen atom,Y is a bivalent hydrocarbon group with at least 2 carbon atoms, which has a hydroxyl group and which may be interrupted by an oxygen or nitrogen atom,R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 are the same or different and may be alkyl groups with at least 1 to 4 carbon atoms or benzyl groups or in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 or R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 may be components of a bridging alkylene group,A.crclbar. is an inorganic or organic anion,n=5 to 200m is a whole number.gtoreq.1.The compounds may be synthesized by an addition reaction between .alpha.,.omega.

Abstract: Polydisilacyclobutasilazanes are prepared by a process of reacting chlorodisilacyclobutane with cyclic silazanes. The polymers are crosslinkable and ceramifiable.

Abstract: Curable epoxy resin compositions are provided resulting from the use of a silylnorbornane functional anhydride or imidoamine. The cured products show improved thermal and physical properties as compared to conventional curing agents.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxanes with Bunte salt groups having the formula ##EQU1## the Bunte salt groups being linked to a silicon atom by way of a carbon atom and in whichR.sup.1 is methyl with the proviso that up to 10% of the R.sup.1 groups may be alkyl with up to 18 carbon atoms or vinyl phenyl, hydrogen or hydroxyl,R.sup.2 is the ##STR1## group or the ##STR2## group, in which one of the R.sup.3, R.sup.4 groups represents an OH group and the other an --S.sub.2 O.sub.3 Me group (Me=alkali or the optionally substituted ammonium group), whereby the R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 radicals can be hydroxyl or together the oxygen of an oxirane ring in an amount up to 50% of the R.sup.2 group,a has any value from 1 to 2.33 andb has any value from 0.02 to 1.The compounds can be synthesized from the corresponding organopolysiloxanes having epoxy groups by reaction with alkali or ammonium thiosulfate and used for the surface treatment of inorganic or organic materials, for example, textiles, paper or rock wool.

Abstract: Heat-resistant silicone block polymer with a good flexibility obtained by reaction of an organosilsesquioxane with a silicone compound or organosiloxane in the presence of a basic catalyst in an organic solvent.

Abstract: A process for producing a polyimide precursor having excellent adhesion property and improved moisture resistance by polymerization of an organic tetracarboxylic acid component and a diamine is disclosed. A portion of the organic tetracarboxylic acid is reacted with an aminosilane compound in which H in an amino group is substituted with a monovalent organic group containing a hydrophobic aromatic ring, to produce a silane-modified polycarboxylic acid component and the resulting silane-modified polycarboxylic acid component is polymerized with a diamine together with the residual organic tetracarboxylic acid component.

Abstract: A composition curable at room temperature has resistance to soiling and maintains its adhesion to substrates when cured. The composition is the product obtained by mixing a polyorganosiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydroxyl radicals or two silicon-bonded hydrolyzable groups per molecule, a crosslinking organosilicon compound containing at least two silicon-bonded hydrolyzable groups, and an organosulfonate-containing silicon compound.

Abstract: Silane-functionalized ultraviolet screening agent precursors comprise compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is ##STR2## R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkanoyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxyl, X is 0,1 or 2, y is 1,2, or 3 and x+y=3. Under ultraviolet radiation the compounds rearrange to the corresponding .alpha.-hydroxybenzophenones which protect substrates, especially transparent plastics, against degradation.

Abstract: 2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-4-piperidyl spiro aliphatic ethers which are useful as stabilizers for organic polymeric materials, and have the general formula are disclosed: ##STR1## wherein: Y.sub.1 is ##STR2## A.sub.1, A.sub.2, A.sub.3, A.sub.4, A.sub.5, and A.sub.6 are groups which are defined in the specification, at least one pair of A.sub.1 and A.sub.2 ; A.sub.3 and A.sub.4 ; and A.sub.5 and A.sub.6 being taken together to form the group ##STR3## the groups R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and Z as well as X, p, and m being as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxanes which contain aliphatic unsaturation and silicon-bonded alkoxy groups where the alkoxy groups are present in the form of units such as ##STR1## wherein n is 2 to 4, m is 1 to 6, a is 0 or 1 and R is lower alkyl are useful as adhesion promoters for silicone elastomers.

Abstract: An electronic device having a silicone encapsulant includes a 12-crown or 15-crown ether in the encapsulant for preventing migration of sodium or potassium ions.

Abstract: Glycidyl polyarylethers are prepared by reacting at least one alkali metal salt of a polyhydric phenol with at least one 1-halo-2,3-epoxyalkane, in an anhydrous and aprotic heterogeneous reaction medium which includes acetonitrile, propionitrile, benzonitrile and/or ethylene sulfide.

Abstract: A preparation for shrinkproofing wool composed of 1 to 50 weight percent of organopolysiloxanes composed of 90 to 99.8 mole % of units having the formula R.sub.n.sup.1 SiO.sub.(4-n)/2, and 0.2 to 10 mole % of units having the formula R.sup.2 SiO.sub.3/2 with the remainder being water and other conventional additives. These preparations provide emulsions which are stable over long periods of time, do not precipitate even in the presence of moisture, provide durable shrinkproof properties to wool, and have no adverse effect on the "hand" of the wool.

Abstract: A process for forming organopolysiloxanes from hydrolyzable silanes and the resulting products are disclosed, characterized in that condensation of the silanes is carried out in the presence of a stabilizing amount of a weak organic base, such as quinoline, having an ionization constant in water no greater than about 1.times.10.sup.-7 at 25.degree. C. After hydrolysis of the silane, the resulting silanol is partially condensed to form the organopolysiloxane. During such condensation, the weak organic base provides improved stability to the organopolysiloxane solution against gelation prior to the time the organopolysiloxane is shaped and cured to a final thermoset form.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxanes are provided having terminal 1,3-dicarbonyl cyclic organo siloxy units curable to the solid elastomeric state upon exposure to moisture under ambient conditions. The moisture curable organopolysiloxanes are useful as encapsulants, caulking compounds, adhesives, etc.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxanes are provided having terminal 1,3-dicarbonyl cyclic organo siloxy units curable to the solid elastomeric state upon exposure to moisture under ambient conditions. The moisture curable organopolysiloxanes are useful as encapsulants, caulking compounds, adhesives, etc.

Abstract: Alkoxy substituted 1,3-dicarbonyl silyl ethers have been found to produce moisture curable organopolysiloxane compositions having optimum cure characteristics when such silyl ethers are utilized with silanol containing organopolysiloxanes. The moisture curable organopolysiloxane compositions can be used as adhesives, sealants and caulking compounds.

Abstract: A silicon-phthalocyanine-siloxy monomer having the formula:PcSi(OSiR'Ph(OSiR".sub.2 ).sub.r X).sub.2wherein X is a hydroxyl group or unreido group having the formula: ##STR1## Pc is a phthalocyanine nucleus, R' and R" are alkyl groups having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and r is an integer from 1 to 4. The monomers are useful as dyes and in polymer synthesis as reactive intermediates.

Abstract: Abrasion resistant coatings derived from epoxy-terminated silanes are desirable when formed by curing in the presence of PF.sub.5, SbF.sub.5, or HSbF.sub.6.

Abstract: A silicone molding composition with improved thermal shock resistance having a plasticizing amount of a silicone resin comprising chemically combined RSiO.sub.3/2 units and R.sub.2 SiO units where the R to Si ratio may vary from 1.0 to 1.9 and the ratio of RSiO.sub.3/2 units to R.sub.2 SiO units may vary from 1:2.5 to 1:5.0 and containing less than 0.5 weight percent of silanol groups and preferably being substantially free of silanol groups where R is a monovalent hydrocarbon radical. There is also provided by the present invention a process for improving the thermal shock resistance of a silicone molding composition by having in said composition the aforesaid resin.