Abstract: A curable composition contains (A) a fluorinated amide compound having at least one alkenyl radical, (B) a fluorinated organohydrogensiloxane, (C) a platinum group compound, (D) an organosiloxane having at least one hydrogen atom directly attached to a silicon atom, and at least one epoxy and/or trialkoxysilyl radical attached to a silicon atom through a carbon atom or a carbon atom and an oxygen atom, and (E) a carboxylic anhydride. The composition firmly bonds to a variety of substrates such as PPS and nylon while curing into a fluorinated elastomer.

Abstract: A fluorinated curable composition contains as main components, (A) a linear polyfluoro compound of the formula (1): CH2═CH—(X)a—Rf1—(X)a—CH═CH2  (1) wherein X is —CH2—, —CH2O—, etc., Rf1 is a divalent perfluoroalkylene or perfluorooxyalkylene group, and “a” is 0 or 1, (B) a linear polyfluoro compound of the formula (2): Rf2—(X)a—CH═CH2  (2) wherein X and “a” are as defined above, and Rf2 is a monovalent perfluoroalkyl or perfluorooxyalkyl group, (C) an organosilicon compound having at least two hydrosilyl groups, (D) a platinum group catalyst, and (E) a fluorinated organopolysiloxane. The composition is vacuum deaeratable and foam breakable, cures into a gel having improved chemical and solvent resistance, and is suited for the potting, sealing and coating of electric and electronic parts.

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: A light-emitting polymer is represented by the following formula (I): wherein R1, R2 and R3 are selected from the group consisting of linear aliphatic alkyl groups, branched alkyl groups and fluorinated alkyl groups. Light-emitting copolymers formed by copolymerizing units of formula (I) with MEH-PPV (methoxyethylhexyloxy-PPV) are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating material comprising condensates of at least one compound (A) of the general formula RaMZb (a=0-3; b=1-4; a+b=3, 4), where R is a non-hydrolyzable organic group, and at least one compound (B) of the general formula R′xMZy(x=1-3; y=1-3; x+y=3, 4), where R is a non-hydrolyzable organic group and at least one R′ contains a perfluoro polyether structure separated from M by at least two atoms, where M is an element from the periodic table of elements selected from the main groups III-V or from the subgroups II-IV and Z is a hydrolyzable organic group, and where at least one R is not equal to at least one R′.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one organofluorine-functional silane and/or siloxane, at least one mineral acid and at least one metal salt of aluminum(III), tin(II), tin(IV), iron(III) or titanium(III); a process for preparing said composition and to its use; and surface-modified substrates obtainable by coating with said composition.

Abstract: Melt-processable polydiorganosiloxane polyurea segmented copolymer compositions are provided. The compositions comprise alternating soft polydiorganosiloxane units and hard diisocyanate residue units, the diisocyanate residue being the diisocyanate minus the —NCO groups, the units being connected together by urea linkages which also provide hard units. The compositions are prepared by continuously providing at least one diisocyanate and at least one polydiorganosiloxane diamine to a reactor, mixing the diisocyanate and the polydiorganosiloxane diamine in the reactor under substantially solvent-free conditions, allowing the diisocyanate and polydiorganosiloxane diamine to react to form a polydiorganosiloxane polyurea copolymer, and conveying the copolymer from the reactor.

Abstract: A cured fluorine-containing material comprising a perfluoropolyether of the formula: —(Rf—O)q— wherein Rf is a perfluoroalkylene group of 1-6 carbon atoms and q is 1-500 as the backbone is suitable as an antireflection film since it has a low refractive index of up to 1.335 at 25° C.

Abstract: A crosslinkable fluororubber composition comprising (A) a polymer comprising a perfluoro compound having at least two alkenyl groups and a divalent perfluoroalkylene or perfluoropolyether structure and a compound having at least two hydrosilyl groups, the hydrosilyl-bearing compound being added to some of the alkenyl groups in the perfluoro compound, (B) a reinforcing filler, and (C) a crosslinking agent having a hydrosilyl group and capable of addition reaction or a peroxide crosslinking agent is roll millable and compression moldable. It cures into products having satisfactory solvent resistance, chemical resistance, heat resistance, and low-temperature properties.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing polymer, having a number-average molecular weight of 500 to 100,000 and represented by the following general formula Rf—(OC3F6)a—(OC2F4)b—(OCF2)c—X—Y—Z—MPnRm−n or PnRm−nM—Z—Y—X—(OC3F6)a—(OC2F4)b—(OCF2)c—X—Y—Z—MPnRm−n (wherein Rf is a perfluoroalkyl group; a, b and c independently represent 0 or a number equal to or greater than 1, with the proviso that the sum of a, b and c is at least 1; X is a group represented by the formula: —(O)d—(CF2)e—(CH2)f—; Y is a divalent polar group; Z is a group represented by the formula: —(CH2)g—; M is a metal atom; R is a hydrocarbon group; P is a hydrolyzable polar group; m is an integer equal to “(valency of M)−1”; and n is an integer of 1 to m), exhibits excellent stainproof property against oily dirt and can form on a substrate a stainproof layer having an excellent stainproof pro

Abstract: Disclosed are polyhedral organosilicon compounds which are possible to be polymerized and can form a film excellent in adhesiveness to a substrate, having a high hardness, a high transparency and having water and oil repellency, and comprise organofluoro groups or both of organofluoro groups and reactive functional groups, the compounds being soluble in an organic solvent and stable. Organosilicon compounds which have perfluoroalkyl groups or both perfluoroalkyl groups and reactive functional groups and which have a polyhedral structure have the following formulas of (I), (II) and (III): [Rf1—X1—(CH2)a—SiO1.5]m  (I) [Rf1—X1—(CH2)a—SiO1.5]m[Rf2—(X2)c—(CH2)b—SiO1.5]n  (II) [Rf1—X1—(CH2)a—SiO1.5]m[R—(X2)c—(CH2)b—SiO1.

Abstract: A stain-proofing agent comprising a compound represented by the formula (1): 1

Abstract: The invention relates to transparent organic/inorganic composites with low hydroxyl group content, based on silicic acid heteropolycondensates having extremely low water uptakes. These composites are obtained for example by nonhydrolytic condensation of chlorosilanes with polymerizable groups and optionally fluorinated groups, with the help of a condensation agent (e.g., t-butanol) capable of non-hydrolytic condensation of this chlorosilane, and thermal and/or photochemical polymerization of the obtained condensation product, preferably in the presence of preferably fluorinated organic monomers.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composition comprising 0.01 to 50 weight percent of a perfluoroalkyl group-containing polydiorganosiloxane having on a side chain (F1) an organic group selected from the group consisting of polyoxyalkylene group-containing organic groups, C12 or higher alkyl group, and polydialkylsiloxane chain-containing organic groups, and having of a side chain or at a molecular chain terminal (F2) a perfluoroalkyl group-containing organic group described by the general formula F(CF2)a—R1—, where R1 is selected from the group consisting of an alkylene group, an alkyleneoxyalkylene group, and a group in which ═CO or —COO— is present in an alkylelne chain, and a is an integer of at least 3, and having a weight average molecular weight of at least 1000.

Abstract: A crosslinkable fluororubber composition comprising (A) a polymer comprising a perfluoro compound having at least two alkenyl groups and a divalent perfluoroalkylene or perfluoropolyether structure and a compound having at least two hydrosilyl groups, the hydrosilyl-bearing compound being added to some of the alkenyl groups in the perfluoro compound, (B) a reinforcing filler, and (C) a crosslinking agent having a hydrosilyl group and capable of addition reaction or a peroxide crosslinking agent is roll millable and compression moldable. It cures into products having satisfactory solvent resistance, chemical resistance, heat resistance, and low-temperature properties.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a polydiorganosiloxane dispersibility improver for fluororesin powders that contains in the pendant position (A) an organic group selected from the set consisting of polyoxyalkylene-functional organic groups, alkyl groups having at least 12 carbon atoms, and polydialkylsiloxane chain-containing organic groups, and contains in the pendant position or the molecular chain terminal position, (B) a perfluoroalkyl-functional organic group with the general formula F(CF2)a—R1— in which R1 is alkylene or alkyleneoxyalkylene and a is an integer with a value of at least 3. The polydiorganosiloxane dispersibility improver for fluororesin powders has the ability to induce the uniform dispersion of fluororesin powders in organic resins. As a consequence the organic resin compositions have the ability to form uniform and transparent coatings that have an excellent surface lubricity.

Abstract: This invention relates to new fluoroalkyl substituted cyclotrisiloxanes, their use in the preparation of new homopolymers, block copolymers and random copolymers, and to such new homopolymers, block copolymers and random copolymers.

Abstract: Provided is a polymeric fluorescent substance showing fluorescence in solid state, which has a specific carrier drift mobility, a specific repeating unit, and specific number-average molecular weight. The polymeric fluorescent substance is excellent in solubility to organic solvents, and has higher efficiency and longer lifetime in applying as a polymer LED.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rubber compounds comprising one or more soluble rubbers, hydrophobized filler, and one or more sulfane-silane compounds on an inorganic or organic support and to a process for making them. The novel rubber compounds are suitable for moldings of every kind, especially tires or tire treads having low rolling resistance and high resistance to abrasion.

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: 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: An antifoulant composition includes a fluorinated silicone resin: wherein R is the same or different group and stands for an alkyl of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R′ is H or a lower alkyl of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, n is 2 to 10, x is at least 1 and y is at least 2.

Abstract: An oligomerized polyorganosiloxane cocondensate which may be obtained, in part, by mixing an water-soluble amino-functional organosilane represented with at least one of the followoing: a fluoro-functional organosilane, an organosilane, and an organosilane. The cocondensate may be used, for example, in a method of treating surfaces.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a dispersibility improver for fluororesin powders that has the ability to induce the uniform dispersion of fluororesin powders in organic resins; a modifier for application to organic resins wherein said modifier comprises fluororesin powder and the aforesaid dispersibility improver; and finally organic resin compositions that contain the aforesaid modifier and as a consequence have the ability to form uniform and transparent coatings having an excellent surface smoothness.

Abstract: A process for making organosilyl end-stopped diorganopolysiloxane fluid is provided comprising the steps of reacting an organic end-stopping compound with a fluorosilicone trimer in the presence of a catalytic amount of linear phosphonitrilic acid, and inactivating the linear phosphonitrilic acid, thereby forming organosilyl end-stopped diorganopolysiloxane fluid.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous alcoholic fluoroalkyl functional group containing organopolysiloxane composition, which includes organopolysiloxanes of formula I: RO{Si(A)(CH3)z(OR)1−zO}a{Si(B)(R2)y(OR)1−yO}b{Si(C)(CH3)O}c{Si(D)(OR)O}dR.(HX)e  (I) wherein A, B, C, D, R, R2, X, z, y, a, b, c, d and e are defined in the claims. The present invention also provides methods for making the fluoroalkyl functional group containing organopolysiloxane composition as well as methods of using same.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising (A) a fluorinated organic silicon compound of the formula: Z—R1—Rf—R1—Z wherein Rf is a divalent fluorinated polyether group, R1 is a divalent hydrocarbon group, and Z is a silyl or siloxane group terminated with OH, (B) an organic silicon compound as a crosslinking agent, and (C) a condensation accelerator is curable to depth at room temperature even in the absence of moisture.

Abstract: The invention relates to organopolysiloxanes that have amino groups and are solid at room temperature which can reversibly change their states of aggregation on the basis of temperature changes. Preparations containing these organopolysiloxanes are useful in the cleaning, care, and hydrophobicization of surfaces.

Abstract: Novel silicon-containing organic fluoropolymers which are appliable to materials over a wide range and which have excellent antifouling property. The silicon-containing organic fluoropolymer of the invention is represented by the general formula and has a number average molecular weight of from 5×102 to 1×105: wherein Rf represents perfluoroalkyl; Z represents fluoro or trifluoromethyl; a, b, c, d and e each independently represent 0 or an integer of 1 or above, provided that a+b+c+d+e is not less than 1 and the order of the repeating units parenthesized by subscripts a, b, c, d and e occurring in the formula is not limited to that shown; Y represents hydrogen or alkyl containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms; X represents hydrogen, bromo or iodo; R1 represents hydroxy or a hydrolyzable substituent group; R2 represents hydrogen or a monovalent hydrocarbon group; 1 represents 0, 1 or 2; m represents 1, 2 or 3; and n represents an integer of 2 or above.

Abstract: Chemicaly stable, perflourinated, linear or cyclic polyorganosiloxanes (POS), and a process for the preparation thereof. Antifoams, agents for lowering surface tension, dirt repellents, antiadhesives, lubricants, oleophobic and/or hydrophobic agents, coatings and other compositions containing the perfluorinated POS are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a fluorine-containing curable composition comprising (A) a linear perfluoro compound having at least two alkenyl groups in its molecule and a divalent perfluoroalkylene or perfluoropolyether structure in its backbone, (B) a fluorinated organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least four hydrosilyl groups in its molecule and a divalent perfluoro structure in its backbone, and (C) a platinum catalyst.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a photosensitive body surface coating material comprises hydrolytically condensing an alkoxysilane in a mixed solvent comprising an alcohol and water in the presence of finely divided silica. A polysiloxane resin is produced by heat curing the silane after its hydrolytic condensation. The polysiloxane resin has the formula: R.sup.1 SiO.sub.3/2, and R.sup.1 comprises fluorohydrocarbon groups. The photosensitive body surface coating material is not detrimental to the functionality required of the electrophotographic photosensitive bodies, has superior optical uniformity, has low surface energy, and has superior surface hardness.

Abstract: A linear polyfluoro compound having at least two alkenyl groups as a base component is blended with a linear polyfluoro compound having one alkenyl group and a hydrosilyl-bearing linear polysiloxane having fluoroalkyl substituents in side chains and at ends thereof. With a platinum catalyst added, there is obtained a curable composition having improved storage stability which will quickly cure into satisfactory gel products.

Abstract: The degree of bonding of a perfluoro polyether lubricant topcoat to various protective overcoats of magnetic recording media is improved by forming a silyl ether of the perfluoro polyether lubricant. The degree of bonding of the lubricant topcoat to a particular protective overcoat is optimized and controlled by selecting a silyl ether end group having a high affinity for the protective overcoat.

Abstract: In a digital thermo-optic switch and an optical ADM filter of the present invention, functional components such as a splitter and a grating structure part formed in the course of an optical circuit as a component are composed of silicone materials which are superior in heat resistance, reduced loss, and low birefringence, thereby achieving sufficiently practical thermal stability, low loss at 1.55 to 1.58 .mu.m band, wavelength selectivity, and cost reduction.

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: Fluorinated chemical precursors, methods of manufacture, polymer thin films with low dielectric constants, and integrated circuits comprising primarily of sp.sup.2 C-F and some hyperconjugated sp.sup.3 C-F bonds are disclosed in this invention. Precursors are disclosed for creating fluorinated silanes and siloxanes, and fluorinated hydrocarbon polymers. Thermal transport polymerization (TP), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), plasma enhanced CVD (PECVD), high density PECVD (HPCVD), photon assisted CVD (PACVD), and plasma-photon assisted (PPE) CVD and PPETP of these chemicals provides thin films with low dielectric constants and high thermal stabilities for use in the manufacture of integrated circuits.

Abstract: A room temperature curable fluoropolymer composition is provided which comprises (A) a straight chain fluoropolymer compound containing, in its backbone chain, at least one structure selected from a perfluoroalkylene structure and a perfluoropolyether structure and having a hydrolyzable silyl group at both ends of its molecular chain, (B) an organic compound having at least one carbonyl group per molecule, and (C) one compound selected from (C-1) an organic compound having at least one primary amino group per molecule and (C-2) a compound having at least one proton per molecule and having an acid dissociation constant (pKa) in water of 2 or less. Another room temperature curable composition is also provided which comprises said (A) component, (B') an organosilicon compound having at least two silanol groups per molecule, and (C') a condensation accelerator.

Abstract: A fluorosilicon network polymer prepared by the reaction of a tetraholosilane of the formula 1: SiX4 with an organohologen compound of the formula 2: RZ , an insulating coating prepared therefrom, semiconductor devices coated therewith, and processes for producing the same. In said formulas, R represents at least monofluorinated alkyl or aryl; and X and Z represent each independently boromine, iodine or chlorine.

Abstract: A propellant-free composition for lustering and protecting a surface such as a rubber sidewall of a vehicle tire or a vinyl or similar surface. The composition has (1) from about 10 wt. % to 100 wt. % of a high molecular weight liquid linear polysiloxane having a molecular weight above about 550, and (2) from 0 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of a low molecular weight liquid linear and/or cyclic polysiloxane having a molecular weight below about 550. Surface activity of the silicone component of the composition is such that the high molecular weight polysiloxane functions to produce a high luster, while the low molecular weight polysiloxane functions as an evaporative carrier-solvent diluent medium for delivery of the silicone component to the surface and to produce an even distribution on that surface.

Abstract: Gels, cast films, coatings, extruded rods, extruded fibers, compression molded discs, and machined compression molded discs, are made from organopolysiloxane sheet or tube polymers such as an apophyllite-derived 3-cyanopropyldimethyl siloxy sheet polymer of the formula [((NCC.sub.3 H.sub.6)(CH.sub.3).sub.2 SiO).sub.x (HO).sub.1-x SiO.sub.1.5 ].sub.n. Polymers are prepared by contacting sheet or tube silicates with an organohalosilane containing at least one polar group such as cyanoalkyl, acyloxy, or haloalkyl, in the presence of a polar solvent or a mixture of a polar solvent and a non-polar solvent; and heating the mixture until a polymer is formed.

Abstract: The present invention describes a free radical polymerizable segmented macromonomer based on perfluoroelkyl ether, polysiloxane and divalent organic segments. This macromoner can be polymerized and used to form moldings, contact lenses, corneal implants and other biomedical articles.

Abstract: A room temperature curable fluoropolymer composition is provided which comprises (A) a straight chain fluoropolymer compound containing, in its backbone chain, at least one structure selected from a perfluoroalkylene structure and a perfluoropolyether structure and having a hydrolyzable silyl group at both ends of its molecular chain, (B) an organic compound having at least one carbonyl group per molecule, and (C) one compound selected from (C-1) an organic compound having at least one primary amino group per molecule and (C-2) a compound having at least one proton per molecule and having an acid dissociation constant (pKa) in water of 2 or less. Another room temperature curable composition is also provided which comprises said (A) component, (B') an organosilicon compound having at least two silanol groups per molecule, and (C') a condensation accelerator.

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 fiber-treating agent is obtained by dissolving in water a reaction product resulting from co-hydrolysis and condensation of (A) a fluorinated alkyl group-containing alkoxysilane, (B) an alkyl group-containing alkoxysilane, (C) an amino group-containing alkoxysilane, and (D) an epoxy group-containing alkoxysilane. The fiber-treating agent is water soluble and thus safe while it imparts satisfactory water repellency, oil repellency, stain-proof property and even durable water repellency.

Abstract: An aqueous alcoholic fluoroalkyl functional group containing organopolysiloxane-composition, comprising:organopolysiloxanes of formula I:RO?Si(A)(CH.sub.3).sub.z (OR).sub.1-z O!.sub.a ?Si(B)(R.sup.2).sub.y (OR).sub.1-y O!.sub.b ?Si(C)(CH.sub.3)O!.sub.c ?Si(D)(OR)O!.sub.d R.multidot.(HX) (I)wherein A is an aminoalkyl radical derived from the compound of formula II:H.sub.2 N(CH.sub.2).sub.f (NH).sub.g (CH.sub.2).sub.h Si(OR).sub.3-z (CH.sub.3).sub.z (II)wherein 0.ltoreq.f.ltoreq.6, 9=0 if f=0 and g=1 if f>0, 0.ltoreq.h.ltoreq.6 and 0.ltoreq.z.ltoreq.1, and B is a fluoroalkyl radical derived from the compound of formula III:R.sup.1 --Y--(CH.sub.2).sub.2 Si(R.sup.2).sub.y (OR).sub.3-y (III)wherein R.sup.1 is a mono-, oligo- or perfluorinated alkyl group having 1-9 C atoms or a mono-, oligo- or perfluorinated aryl group, Y is a CH.sub.2, O or S group, R.sub.2 is a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group having 1-8 C atoms or an aryl group and 0.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.

Abstract: An anti-offsetting oil including an organopolysiloxane having the formula (1) below and containing low molecular weight organopolysiloxanes having a molecular weight of 3,000 or less in a content of 50 ppm or less. ##STR1## wherein R.sub.f 's represent a perfluoroalkyl which may contain at least one ether linkage; R's represent a monovalent hydrocarbon group; Y's represent a divalent organic group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms; a represents an integer of 1 or more and b represents an integer of 0 or more, provided that a and b satisfy 3a+3b+2=15 to 4,000; and c and d are an integer of 0 to 3. This fluid has a good wettability to silicone rubber or fluorine forming the surfaces of fixing rolls of electrophotographic copying machines, and hence can effectively prevent offset. Since it contains no low-molecular weight organopolysiloxanes, the electric-contact failure may hardly occur.

Abstract: Silsesquioxane polymers that are useful for preparing SiO.sub.2 -rich ceramic coatings are obtained as the polymeric reaction products from the hydrolysis and condensation of organosilanes having a .beta.-substituted alkyl group. A preferred silsesquioxane polymer is the polymeric reaction product obtained from .beta.-chloroethyltrichlorosilane. Coating compositions containing such silsesquioxane polymers dissolved in organic solvent may be applied to a substrate and converted to SiO.sub.2 -rich ceramic thin layers by evaporating the solvent and heating the coated substrate at moderate temperatures.

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: A coating solution for forming an insulating film used in production of semiconductor devices includes siloxanes represented by a general formula:?SiR.sub.3 O.sub.1/2 !.sub.k ?SiR.sub.2 O.sub.2/2 !.sub.l ?SiRO.sub.3/2 !.sub.m ?SiO.sub.4/2 !.sub.nwhere each of k, l, m and n is an integer, R may be the same or different and represents at least one organic group, and a ratio of (3k+2l+m) to (k+l+m+n) is between about 0.8 and about 1.3. The present invention further relates to a method for preparing the coating solution, and a method for forming the insulating film using the coating solution, including the steps of coating the coating solution on a surface of a substrate of the semiconductor device to form a coated film, fluidizing the coated film at a temperature between about 150.degree. C. to about 300.degree. C. to planarize the surface of the substrate, and curing the fluidized coated film to form the insulating film.