Abstract: Branched monofunctional polysiloxanes are disclosed having the general formula: X-(Da)-(DbTc), wherein X-(Da) is a linear moiety and (DbTc) is a branched moiety; X a substituted or unsubstituted, monovalent or divalent hydrocarbon having a functional group; R5 and R6 are independently halogenated or unhalogenated monovalent hydrocarbon or substituted or unsubstituted divalent hydrocarbon; T is (R7)dSiO(4-d)/2 R7 is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon; wherein the branched polysiloxane is end-capped by R8 is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon; a is 1 to 300, b is 25 to 5000, c is 1 to 100, d is 0 or 1; and Tc is randomly distributed in the branched polysiloxane. Additionally, processes for preparing such polysiloxanes, and coating compositions comprising the same is provided. A fuser member and substrate comprising a branched monofunctional polysiloxane of the above formula are also disclosed.

Abstract: Relatively high refractive index polymeric compositions and ophthalmic devices such as for example intraocular lenses and corneal inlays made therefrom are described herein. The preferred polymeric compositions are produced through the copolymerization of one or more aromatic-substituted polysiloxane prepolymers with one or more aromatic monomers, alkylated monomers or hydrophilic monomers.

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: Novel copolymers suitable for forming the top layer photoimagable coating in a deep U V. particularly a 193 nm and 248 nm, bilayer resist system providing high resolution photolithography. Chemically amplified photoresist composition and organosilicon moieties suitable for use in the binder resin for photoimagable etching resistant photoresist composition that is suitable as a material for use in ArF and KrF photolithography using the novel copolymers.

Abstract: A polyorganosiloxane block hydrocarbyl block polymer having utility as a release agent in toner fusing systems. The polymer has one or more polar linkages, with each such linkage bonding a polyorganosiloxane block and a hydrocarbyl block, and also including a polar functionality.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of novel silicone alkoxylated esters which have terminal carboxyl groups that form salt complexes with certain amid containing cationic compounds to form very mild conditioning products suited for personal care applications like shampoos, body wash, hand wash and bath products.

Abstract: The invention aims at improving such compositions by proposing a non-toxic diluent harmless to reactivity and by making these compositions translucent, free from metallic impurities and capable of constituting light-polymerisable varnish with good properties of ductility for leveling and surface coating. This aim is achieved by the invention which proposes a composition comprising an organic polymerisable matrix A, containing cyclo-aliphatic epoxide resins or not, acrylates, alkenyl-ethers or polyols, a silicon diluent B with viscosity less than 100 MPa's, a radical and/or cationic (onium salt) photoinitiator C, optionally a light-sensitising material D, a pigment E and another additive F; provided that when A is a cyclo-aliphatic epoxide resin, B has a metal concentration not more than 100 ppm. The invention also concerns the use of the silicon diluent B for preparing a composition crosslinkable by cationic and/or radical process, under UV radiation, in the presence of a photoinitiator (ink or varnish).

Abstract: Relatively high refractive index polymeric compositions and ophthalmic devices such as for example intraocular lenses and corneal inlays made therefrom are described herein. The preferred polymeric compositions are produced through the copolymerization of one or more aromatic-substituted polysiloxane prepolymers with one or more aromatic monomers, alkylated monomers or hydrophilic monomers.

Abstract: An image display medium including: a pair of electroconductive layers, at least one of which is light-transmissive and which are opposed to each other to form a cell; and a dispersion contained in the cell and including a silicone oil; a colored particulate material dispersed in the silicone oil; and a polymer soluble in the silicone oil. The polymer preferably includes units obtained from a monomer having an acidic group or a basic group and a monomer having the following formula (1): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R2 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; n is an integer; and x is an integer of from 1 to 3.

Abstract: The invention provides processes for making low viscosity condensates, condensates per se, and processes for making polymers from these condensates. The invention also encompasses the polymer products of these processes, especially articles for dental use. The condensates per se of the invention are of hydrolyzable silanes. The condensates can contain one or more elements selected from the group consisting of B, AI, P, Sn, Pb, the transition metals, the lanthanides and the actinides. Processes of the invention for making polymers from the condensates optionally include use of compounds that can be polymerized ionically or by radical reactions in addition to the hydrolyzable silanes. Curing of the polymers is optionally performed by photochemical, thermal or by redox-induction methods.

Abstract: Relatively high refractive index polymeric compositions and ophthalmic devices such as for example intraocular lenses and corneal inlays made therefrom are described herein. The preferred polymeric compositions are produced through the copolymerization of one or more aromatic-substituted polysiloxane prepolymers with one or more aromatic monomers, alkylated monomers or hydrophilic monomers.

Abstract: A photocurable silicone composition which includes an additive which provides cure-through-volume of the overall composition. The additive is desirably a curable amino silyl-terminated polyorganosiloxane.

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

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an organosilicon condensate which comprises reacting together (A) at least one silicon containing compound having at least one silanol group; and (B) at least one silicon containing compound having at least one —OR group in the presence of (C) a calcium or magnesium catalyst selected to allow the reaction to proceed and (D) at least one solvent. Advantageous catalysts include calcium hydroxide, calcium oxide, magnesium hydroxide or magnesium oxide. Advantageously the solvent may be a protic solvent such as water, methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol and 2-butanol. The invention also relates to condensates, such as siloxanes, prepared by the process.

Abstract: Relatively high refractive index polymeric compositions and ophthalmic devices such as for example intraocular lenses and corneal inlays made therefrom are described herein. The preferred polymeric compositions are produced through the copolymerization of one or more aromatic-substituted polysiloxane prepolymers with one or more aromatic monomers, alkylated monomers or hydrophilic monomers.

Abstract: This invention relates to photosensitive silicone resins and resin compositions containing the same. Silicone resins of this invention are characterized by that a triorganosilyl group represented by the following general formula (1) wherein R is a divalent organic group and R′ is a divalent group or a direct bond is linked to all or a part of the ends of the backbone of polyorganosilsesquioxanes. Photosensitive resin compositions of this invention are formulated from the aforementioned silicone resins and a photogenerator of acid. The aforementioned silicone resins and photosensitive resin compositions show excellent performance as resist materials for multi-level resist processes and for forming barriers of PDP and, on account of their excellent plasma resistance (resistance to O2-RIE), yield patterns of a high aspect ratio.

Abstract: This invention relates to a silicone resin composition comprising a silicone resin and an unsaturated compound. This resin composition is formulated from a silicone resin which has in its structural unit cage type polyorganosilsesquioxane whose siloxy groups are linked to a triorganosilyl group represented by —Si(CH3)2—X (wherein X is —R1—OCO—CR2═CH2, —R1—CR2═CH2 or —CH═CH2, R1 is an alkyl group, an alkylidene group or phenylene group and R2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group) and an unsaturated compound which contains an unsaturated group represented by —R3—CR4═CH2 or —CR4═CH2 (wherein R3 is an alkylene group, an alkylidene group or —OCO— group and R4 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group) at the weight ratio of the silicone resin to the unsaturated compound in the range of 1:99 to 99:1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dimethicone copolyol phosphate ester compounds bearing a fluoro group attached through a hydrophobic ester linkage to silicon. This invention also relates a series of such products having differing amounts of water-soluble groups, silicone soluble groups and fatty soluble groups. By careful selection of the compounds so constructed, very efficient mild conditioning agents may be achieved.

Abstract: The invention provides a high molecular weight silicone compound comprising recurring units of formula (1) and having a weight average molecular weight of 1,000-50,000. Some or all of the hydrogen atoms of carboxyl groups or carboxyl and hydroxyl groups in the silicone compound may be replaced by acid labile groups. Z is a di- to hexavalent, non-aromatic, monocyclic or polycyclic hydrocarbon or bridged cyclic hydrocarbon group; Z is a di- to hexavalent, normal or branched hydrocarbon group or non-aromatic, monocyclic or polycyclic hydrocarbon or bridged cyclic hydrocarbon group; x, y and z are integers of 1-5 corresponding to the valence of Z and Z′; R1 is —OCHR—R′—OH or —NHCHR—R′—OH; R2 is alkyl or alkenyl or a monovalent, non-aromatic, polycyclic hydrocarbon or bridged cyclic hydrocarbon group; p1, p2, p3 and p4 are 0 or positive numbers.

Abstract: Optically transparent, relatively high refractive index polymeric compositions and ophthalmic devices such as intraocular lenses, corneal inlays and contact lenses made therefrom are described herein. The preferred polymeric compositions are produced through the polymerization of one or more aromatic-based siloxane macromonomers or the copolymerization of one or more aromatic-based siloxane macromonomers with one or more non-siloxy aromatic-based monomers, non-aromatic-based hydrophobic monomers or non-aromatic-based hydrophilic monomers.

Abstract: The present invention is a surface treatment for inorganic substrates, using a primer solution to produce a thin film on a surface of an inorganic substrate thereby extending the shelf life of the inorganic coated substrate and enhancing bonding to a subsequently applied energy curable composition. The coated substrate can be used in a number of commercial applications, e.g., applying a polymer to the coated substrate.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyurethane compositions which cross-link via a silane polycondensation and contain at least one alkoxysilane-functional polyurethane, at least one basic filler, at least one reaction product of an aminosilane with a maleic or fumaric ester, at least one organometallic compound and optionally additional auxiliary substances, to a process for their preparation, and to their use.

Abstract: Disclosed are a coating composition comprising a polymer dispersed in an aqueous medium, the polymer containing (a) a hydrolysate of an organosilane and/or a condensation product thereof and (b) a vinyl polymer containing a silyl group having a silicon atom bound to a hydrolytic group and/or a hydroxyl group, and further comprising (c) an oxazoline derivative as a crosslinking agent and a hardened film obtained therefrom. The above coating composition completes the hardening reaction of a coating film at low temperature for a short period of time, high in hardness immediately after hardening, and having water resistance, weather resistance, organic chemical resistance, acid resistance, alkali resistance, wear resistance and durable adhesion.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyurethane materials, cross-linked by silane polycondensation, containing alkoxylsilane functional polyurethanes, alkaline fillers, phosphorous compounds aminosilanes, organometallic compounds and optionally additional auxiliary agents, to a method for their production and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention describes preparation of nanocomposite particles and structures by polymerizing monomers onto a functional inorganic colloid comprising a polymerization initiation site. The polymerization process is preferably a controlled/living polymerization process, including but not limited to, atom transfer radical polymerization and stable free radical polymerization. The nanocomposite particles can self-organize in solution, on surfaces or in films forming nanocomposite structures. Tethered AB block nanocomposite particles bring size control, solubility control and control over micro- and macro-functionality to the particles. The process may be catalyzed by a transition metal complex which participates in a reversible redox cycle with at least one of the group and a compound having a radically transferable atom or group, to form a nanocomposite particle with a tethered polymer chain. The process may be continued to form tethered copolymer chain.

Abstract: Optically transparent, relatively high refractive index polymeric compositions and ophthalmic devices such as intraocular lenses, corneal inlays and contact lenses made therefrom are described herein. The preferred polymeric compositions are produced through the polymerization of one or more aromatic-based siloxane macromonomers or the copolymerization of one or more aromatic-based siloxane macromonomers with one or more non-siloxy aromatic-based monomers, non-aromatic-based hydrophobic monomers or non-aromatic-based hydrophilic monomers.

Abstract: An impression material for the use with an impression spoon in patients, wherein the impression material comprises curable components and at least one first filler, characterized in that said at least first filler has a BET surface of from 20 to 50 m2/g, preferably from 30 to 40 m2/g, whereby the impression material attains a low thixotropy and a viscosity of from 1 to 350 Pas.

Abstract: A room temperature-curing organopolysiloxane composition including (A) 100 parts by weight of at least one of two specific organopolysiloxanes; (B) 0.1 to 30 parts by weight of a silane compound having in its molecule an average of at least two Si-bonded hydrolyzable groups and in which the remaining Si-bonded group(s) is/are a group(s) selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, propyl, vinyl and phenyl groups; a partial hydrolysis-condensation product thereof; or a mixture of these; and (C) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a mixture of siloxanes having degrees of polymerization of 2 to 10. The mixture of siloxanes is a partial hydrolysis-condensation product of a silane compound having a group selected from amino, epoxy, mercapto, acryloyl and methacryloyl groups each bonded to the silicon atom through a carbon atom and having a Si-bonded hydrolyzable group. The composition has superior adhesion to various resins.

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 radiation-curable release composition comprises: (a) from about 50 to about 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane of the formula (I)  wherein R is CH2═CH—C(O)—O—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—O—CH2—CH2—CH2—, n is 5 to 15, and p is 50 to 150; (b) from 0 to about 50 parts by weight of one or more organopolysiloxanes comprising organopolysiloxanes selected from the group consisting of those of formulae (II) and (III)  wherein R is CH2═CH—C(O)—O—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—O—CH2—CH2—CH2—, m is 1 to 10, and q is 151 to 300; and  wherein R is CH2═CH—C(O)—O—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—O—CH2—CH2—CH2—, and r is 20 to 500; (c) from 0 to about 10 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane of formula (IV)  wherein R is CH2═CH—C(O)—O—CH2—CH(OH

Abstract: A silicon-containing polymer having a tetrafunctional siloxane portion as the basic skeleton, and containing a carboxylic acid group-containing triorganosiloxane portion and a carboxylic acid derivative group-containing triorganosiloxane portion in a specific proportion. It may be advantageously used as a negative non-chemical amplification resist polymer or a positive chemical amplification resist polymer.

Abstract: An aqueous treatment agent for wiping paper is capable of rendering tissue paper, toilet paper, and other types of wiping paper dry to the touch, highly smooth, nonsticky, and extremely soft while suppressing the slippery or wet feel thereof. The aqueous treatment agent comprises a water dispersion of a silicone rubber powder with an average particle diameter of 0.1 to 500 micrometers, a silicone oil, a surfactant, and water.

Abstract: A graft copolymer of: an organic solvent soluble fluoropolymer having at least one urethane linkage and containing at least one radically polymerizable bond; at least one polysiloxane having a radically polymerizable terminal group; at least one monomer having a radically polymerizable double bond and a fluoroalkyl group per monomer molecule; and at least one different radically polymerizable monomer. Compositions containing this graft copolymer composition are suitable for use as a coating having water repellent, oil repellent and stain resistant properties over a long period of time.

Abstract: Secondary amine-functional silanes comprising at least one ester group and at least one amide group are disclosed. The secondary amine-functional silanes are preparable from relatively inexpensive, commercially available raw ingredients, are stable at room temperature and are reactive toward electrophiles. Also disclosed are silane-terminated polymers, silane-terminated polyurethane dispersions, and moisture-cured polymers derived therefrom.

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: Polymerizable siloxane oligomers comprising a plurality of repeating units of formula A and at least one unit of formula B: and terminating in a residue R2 or R8 are disclosed. In these formulae FG is a functional group, such as 2-(3,4-epoxycyclohexyl), and the R groups are alkyl, aryl, haloalkyl, aralkyl, alkoxy or aryloxy of 1 to 10 carbons. Processes for preparing the oligmers by hydrolysis/condensation of monomers of formula (RO)3Si FG and one or more alkoxy silane monomers of formula R3R4R8SiOR2a are also disclosed, as are polymers resulting from the cationic polymerization of the oligomers.

Abstract: The invention provides a high molecular weight silicone compound comprising recurring units of formula (1) and having a weight average molecular weight of 1,000-50,000. Some or all of the hydrogen atoms of carboxyl groups or carboxyl and hydroxyl groups in the silicone compound may be replaced by acid labile groups.

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: The polymers of the invention are characterized by having at least one pendent ester group having a tertiary carbon atom attached to the ester oxygen atom in which at least one substituent of the tertiary carbon atom comprises at least one silicon atom. The polymer compositions of the present invention are useful as resist materials for lithography, in particular as the imaging layer or as the top imaging layer in a bilayer resist scheme for use in the manufacture of integrated circuits. The silicon-containing tertiary alcohols and esters of the present invention enable the preparation of polymers with relatively high silicon content.

Abstract: A silicon-containing polymer having a tetrafunctional siloxane portion as the basic skeleton, and containing a carboxylic acid group-containing triorganosiloxane portion and a carboxylic acid derivative group-containing triorganosiloxane portion in a specific proportion. It may be advantageously used as a negative non-chemical amplification resist polymer or a positive chemical amplification resist polymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to anionically polymerized block copolymers comprised of at least one block of polyethylene and at least one block of a polymerized cyclic siloxane monomer wherein said cyclic siloxane monomer contains at least one functional group containing a fluorocarbon substituent, e.g., 2,4,6-tris(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)-1,3,5-trimethylcyclotrisiloxane. The fluoro-functionality may instead be introduced into the polymer by using said siloxane monomer to end cap the polymer. These copolymers can be used in extruded release coating films prepared by blending the copolymer with a film grade polymer. They can also be used to modify surface adhesion, promote flow in polymer processing or coat a polymeric surface to impart properties such as a barrier to water vapor transmission, or solvent resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dimethicone copolyol amido quaternary compounds bearing a cationic group and an amido group. This invention also relates to a specific amido amine intermediate useful in the preparation of the compounds of the present invention. Compounds of the present invention are useful in the preparation of personal care products, specifically shampoos, conditioners and body washes.

Abstract: The invention provides a high molecular weight silicone compound comprising recurring units of formula (1) and having a weight average molecular weight of 1,000-50,000. Some or all of the hydrogen atoms of carboxyl groups or carboxyl and hydroxyl groups in the silicone compound may be replaced by acid labile groups. Z is di- to hexavalent, non-aromatic, monocyclic or polycyclic hydrocarbon or bridged cyclic hydrocarbon group; Z′ is a di- to hexavalent, normal or branched hydrocarbon group or non-aromatic, monocyclic or polycyclic hydrocarbon or bridged cyclic hydrocarbon group; x, y and z are integers of 1-5 corresponding to the valence of Z and Z′; R1 is —OCHR—R′ —OH or —NHCHR—R′ —OH; R2 is alkyl or alkenyl or a monovalent, non-aromatic, polycyclic hydrocarbon or bridged cyclic hydrocarbon group; p1, p2, p3 and p4 are 0 or positive numbers.

Abstract: A multifunctional nonionic or partially nonionic siloxane copolymer for modification of synthetic materials and methods for modifying synthetic materials with the siloxane copolymer are provided. Synthetic materials modified with the siloxane copolymer, and fabrics made from the modified synthetic materials, have improved hydrophilicity, thermal regulative properties, and simultaneously improved softening effects and hand.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising the following components (1) and (2): (1) a water-soluble resin having siloxane bonds, and (2) a siloxane compound represented by the formula (A1): SiOaXbYc  (A1)  wherein X is a hydrolyzable group, Y is a non-hydrolyzable group, 0≦a≦1.4, and b/(b+c)=0.01 to 1.0, provided 2a+b+c=4.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel crosslinkable, photoactive silane derivatives of the formula I mixtures of silane derivatives of the formula I and mixtures of silane derivatives of the formula I with uncrosslinkable silane derivatives as usually used for silanizing inorganic, oxide-containing surfaces. The invention furthermore relates to the use of silane derivatives of the formula I and of mixtures which contain at least one silane derivative of the formula I as orientation layers for liquid crystals and for the production of unstructured or structured optical elements and multilayer systems.

Abstract: Anti-reflective coating materials for deep ultraviolet photolithography include one or more organic dyes incorporated into spin-on-glass materials. Suitable dyes are strongly absorbing over wavelength ranges around wavelengths less than 260 nm such as 248 nm and 193 nm, that may be used in photolithography. A method of making dyed spin-on-glass materials includes combining one or more organic dyes with alkoxysilane reactants during synthesis of the spin-on-glass materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel amino acid silicon polymer with good adhesion to the keratin layer of the skin, a method of preparing the amino acid silicon polymer, a cosmetic particles surface-treated with the amino acid silicon polymer, and a color cosmetic composition including the cosmetic particles. According to the present invention, the particles surface-treated up to 3% to the maximum with the amino acid silicon polymer prepared by reacting an amino acid and a functional silicon polymer in the manner of organic synthesis have water resistance and usability peculiar to silicon-treated pigments and take positive surface charges, thereby offering good adhesion to the skin and durability. Due to these characteristics, the cosmetic containing the surface-treated particles of the present invention is superior in the cosmetic effect to that containing the conventional surface-treated particles.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compositions containing at least a polyorganosiloxane (A) with crosslinkable functional groups, stable for use and storing, characterized in that said compositions contain at least a stabilizing amino agent consisting of a polyorganosiloxane (B) functionalised with at least an amino group, and a priming system for hardening by radiation, particularly UV radiation, the polyorganosiloxane (B) being miscible with the polyorganosiloxane (A). In general these stable and cross-linkable compositions are in liquid form and homogeneous.

Abstract: Organosiloxane fragrance precursor compounds having at least one organosiloxane unit of the formula or a mixture thereof and if any other siloxane unit(s) in the said organosiloxanes being present this/these is/are of formula wherein R represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1-8 alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; R″ represents a hydrogen atom, a monovalent C1-8 hydrocarbon group or a monovalent C1-8 halogenated hydrocarbon group; R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted C1-8 alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or a bond connecting CR1 and CR3; R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted C1-8 alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; represents (CR42)n whereby R4 represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1-8 alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or a hydrogen atom and whereby n is from 0-20 and each R4 is the same or different; OR2 repres