Abstract: The silsesquioxane derivative of the invention is represented by Formula (1), and it may be utilized as additives to ordinary organic polymers for improving the flame retardancy, heat resistance, weather resistance, light resistance, electric insulating property, surface property, hardness, mechanical strength and chemical resistance thereof. In Formula (1), R is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl; at least one Y is a group represented by Formula (2) and the other Y is hydrogen; in Formula (2), R1 and R2 are a group independently defined similarly to R; and Z is preferably a functional group, or a group having a functional group.

Abstract: A silicone coating material is operative to graft a silicone polymer coating on an ignition wire. The ignition wire includes an insulated conductor with an inner conductive core and an outer insulating jacket layer which has an outer surface. The silicone coating material is applied to the outer surface of the insulating jacket layer and includes a silicone prepolymer, a coupling agent, a catalyst, and a graft initiator. The graft initiator is operative to prepare the outer surface of the insulating jacket to receive by grafting the coating layer including the silicone prepolymer and the coupling agent, and the catalyst is operative to promote grafting by polymerization of the coating layer.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a material for an antireflective film that has high etching selectivity with respect to the resist, that is, that has a faster etching speed than the resist, a pattern formation method for forming an antireflective film layer on a substrate using this antireflective film material, and a pattern formation method using this antireflective film as a hard mask for substrate processing. The present invention provides a silicone resin for preventing reflection comprising an organic group comprising a carbon-oxygen single bond and/or a carbon-oxygen double bond; a light-absorbing group; and a silicon atom whose terminal end or ends are Si—OH and/or Si—OR. It also provides an antireflective film material comprising this silicone resin (A) for preventing reflection film, an organic solvent (B) and an acid generator (C).

Abstract: Hydrophilic, arylsiloxy-containing macromonomers have at least a terminal hydrophilic group attached to an arylsiloxy group. The aryl groups attached to siloxy groups can be substituted with other hydrophilic groups. Polymers comprising such hydrophilic, arylsiloxy-containing macromonomers avoid or reduce the risk of forming vacuoles of absorbed water. Furthermore, such polymers have high refractive index, and, thus, are advantageously used for making ophthalmic devices, such as intraocular lenses, contact lenses, corneal rings, corneal inlays, and keratoprostheses.

Abstract: A curable silicone resin composition is provided. It includes (A) an aromatic ring-containing hydrocarbon compound containing at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms, in which the silicon atoms are bonded to the hydrocarbon skeleton; (B) an organopolysiloxane with a branched or three dimensional network structure, and with a viscosity at 25° C. of at least 1,000 mPa·s, having an average composition formula (1): R1xSiO{(4?x)/2}??(1) wherein, R1 independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyloxy group, or a hydroxyl group, provided from 0.1 to 80 mol % of all the R1 groups are alkenyl groups, and x represents a positive number that satisfies 1?x<2; and (C) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst. The composition yields a cured product that is transparent and displays excellent hardness and flexural strength.

Abstract: Self-adhesive, addition cross-linking silicone-rubber blends which have good adhesion to substrates but which release from molds used to prepare molded parts from them.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition includes: (A) a straight-chain organopolysiloxane having per molecule at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups and at least one silicon-bonded aryl group; (B) a branched-chain organopolysiloxane with siloxane units represented by the following general formula: RSiO3/2, where R is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, and having per molecule at least one silicon-bonded alkenyl group and at least one silicon-bonded aryl group; (C) an organopolysiloxane having in one molecule at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms; and (D) a hydrosilylation catalyst; and a semiconductor device with a semiconductor element coated with a cured body of the aforementioned composition.

Abstract: A polysiloxane comprises diaryl, dialkyl, and arylalkyl siloxane units, and further has at least a functional group. Such polysiloxane can be further copolymerized with an additional monomer to produce polymeric compositions suitable for making ophthalmic devices. The additional monomer can be selected to produce desirable properties for ophthalmic applications, such as high refractive index and/or high elongation.

Abstract: Putty-like gap-filling compounds for insulation that can be utilized at temperatures from about ?420° F. (?250° C.) up to about 500° F. (260° C.) are described herein. Embodiments of these compounds contain about 25-50 volume percent base material, about 50-75 volume percent microspheres, and about 0.1-0.3 volume percent catalyst. Embodiments of these compounds contain about 70-80 weight percent base material, about 20-30 weight percent microspheres, and about 0.1-0.5 weight percent catalyst.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition capable of forming cured products of superior optical transmittance exhibiting little heat-induced yellowing over time. A semiconductor device having semiconductor elements encapsulated in a cured product of the composition. The composition includes (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule and bearing silicon-bonded aryl groups, whose content relative to all silicon-bonded organic groups is not less than 40 mol %, (B) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, and (C) an organosiloxane oligomer complex of platinum, where the oligomer has not more than eight silicon atoms per molecule and bears silicon-bonded alkenyl groups and silicon-bonded aryl groups.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method of making a composition in which a silane having an unsaturated group and a silane having an aromatic group are hydrolyzed. In this method the more highly reactive silane is continuously added during the hydrolysis reaction of the less reactive silane. The composition can be used in the fabrication of microelectronic devices, particularly as hardmasks or etchstops.

Abstract: A process for synthesizing photocurable poly(ethynyl) carbosilane includes the steps of mixing dichlorosilane and trichlorosilane reagents, adding sub-stoichiometric amounts of alkali metal and adding excess sodium acetylide.

Abstract: The present invention discloses to a high refractive index polysiloxane (co)polymer comprising refractive index modifying groups chemically bonded in clustered configuration to the polysiloxane backbone. The invention also discloses methods for the preparation of such high refractive index polysiloxane (co)polymers. A polysiloxane according to the invention is very suitable for use as a material for the production of intra-ocular lenses.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a material for an antireflective film that has high etching selectivity with respect to the resist, that is, that has a faster etching speed than the resist, a pattern formation method for forming an antireflective film layer on a substrate using this antireflective film material, and a pattern formation method using this antireflective film as a hard mask for substrate processing.

Abstract: A silicone polymer gel/coating which can be sprayed from an aerosol can preferably has a viscosity of 2,000–5,000 cps. and provides a moisture resistant coating of preferably 20–30 mils to protect components in telephone installation and maintenance applications. It is preferably sprayed from a can using Spray Actuator OTP 0025.

Abstract: Provided is a curable composition including (A) an addition reaction product of (a) a compound with 2 silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms within each molecule, having a general formula (1): wherein, A is a bivalent group represented by a formula (2): (wherein, R? represents an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and n represents an integer from 0 to 100), or a group having a structural formula (3): and each R represents an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and (b) a polycyclic hydrocarbon with 2 addition reactive carbon-carbon double bonds within each molecule, said addition reaction product containing at least two addition reactive carbon-carbon double bonds in each molecule, (B) a compound with at least 3 silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms within each molecule, and (C) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for preparing porous dielectric thin films containing pore-generating material, said composition comprising gemini detergent, and/or a quaternary alkyl ammonium salt, a thermo-stable organic or inorganic matrix precursor, and solvent for dissolving the two solid components. There is also provided an interlayer insulating film having good mechanical properties such as hardness, modulus and hydroscopicity, which is required for semiconductor devices.

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

Abstract: There is disclosed an anti-reflection film material used in lithography containing at least a polymer compound having repeating units for copolymerization represented by the following general formula (1), or those containing a polymer compound having repeating units for copolymerization represented by the following general formula (2) and a polymer compound having repeating units for copolymerization represented by the following general formula (3).

Abstract: A thermally stable polysiloxane composition is a cross-linked product of a Part A composition, of a Part B composition and a catalyst, the Part A composition being a polysiloxane having 60 to 75 percent by weight phenyl groups, the Part B composition being a polysiloxane having 50 to 80 percent by weight phenyl groups. The composition has the properties of optical clarity as measured by 90% or greater transmission of light of 400 nm wavelength in a 1.0 centimeter path, a refractive index at 589 nm of 1.545 or greater and still has 90% or greater transmission of light of 400 nm wavelength in a 1.0 centimeter path after exposure to 150° C. for 6 hours. The composition is well suited for application as an optically transmissive cover or lens for light emitting diodes and for use in other optical and related devices.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a new class of chemoselective polymer materials. In particular, the invention relates to linear polycarbosilane compounds for use in various analytical applications involving sorbent polymer materials, including chromatoghraphy, chemical trapping, analyte collection, and chemical sensor applications.

Abstract: Addition-crosslinking silicone resin compositions containing selected high functionality addition curable organosilicon compounds can be cured at relatively low temperatures and can produce highly transparent, hard polymers which are suitable for many uses, in particular for the potting or embedding of electrical componts such as LEDs.

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

Abstract: Generally, and in one form, the present invention is a composition of light-emitting block copolymer. In another form, the present invention is a process producing a light-emitting block copolymers that intends polymerizing a first di(halo-methyl) aromatic monomer compound in the presence of an anionic initiator and a base to form a polymer and contacting a second di(halo-methyl) aromatic monomer compound with the polymer to form a homopolymer or block copolymer wherein the block copolymer is a diblock, triblock, or star polymer. In yet another form, the present invention is an electroluminescent device comprising a light-emitting block copolymer, wherein the electroluminescent device is to be used in the manufacturing of optical and electrical devices.

Abstract: An electroluminescent polymer which has repeating units represented by formula (1) is obtained by polymerizing a bisfluorenylsilane compound which has specified substituent groups. In spite of the fact that this electroluminescent polymer is a ?-? conjugated type fluorene polymer, the deterioration in the color purity of EL caused by excimer formation is suppressed, so that the color purity of blue emitted light in particular is extremely high. This electroluminescent polymer is extremely useful as a light-emitting material in organic electroluminescent elements.

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

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 novel polysiloxane having high transparency to radiations with a wavelength of 193 nm or less, particularly 157 nm or less, and exhibiting superior dry etching resistance and a radiation-sensitive resin composition comprising the polysiloxane exhibiting superior sensitivity, resolution, and the like are provided. The polysiloxane is a resin having the structural unit (I) and/or structural unit (II) of the following formula (1), and having an acid-dissociable group, wherein R1 represents a monovalent aromatic group substituted with a fluorine atom or a fluoroalkyl group or a monovalent aliphatic group substituted with a fluorine atom or a fluoroalkyl group and R2 represents the above a monovalent aromatic group, the above monovalent aliphatic group, a hydrogen atom, a monovalent hydrocarbon group, haloalkyl group, or amino group.

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

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

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: High refractive index and optically clear copoly(carbosilane and siloxane) elastomers and ophthalmic lenses made therefrom are provided. The elastomers are comprised of copolymers having carbosilane repeat units and siloxane repeat units. The copolymers and ophthalmic lenses of the present invention have a high refractive index and excellent folding recoverability.

Abstract: An intraocular lens suitable for implantation into an eye has an optically clear, deformable lens body composed of a silicone polymer and a silica reinforcer that structurally reinforces the polymer. The silica reinforcer is chemically modified with aryl groups effective to increase the refractive index of the silica reinforcer, preferably so as to substantially match the refractive index of the silicone polymer.

Abstract: Highly regular and well-defined structured polyorganosilsesquioxane polymer with superior heat resistance, combustion resistance and flexibility, wherein same or different kinds of substituents are bonded alternately, and the preparation method thereof. The polyorganosilsesquioxane prepared according to the present invention has a small molecular weight distribution and a high molecular weight, and is soluble in organic solvents because a three-dimensional network structure is not formed during the preparative condensation polymerization. Polyalkylaromaticsilsesquioxane obtained from the preparing method of the present invention is a useful heat-resistant material. It can be used as a heat-resistant coating agent, a protective coating agent of optical fiber, a coating material for resistor, heat-resistant paint, an adhesive and a releasing agent for precise molding. Also, it can be used for the semiconductor protective layer, interlayer dielectrics for semiconductor integration (e.g.

Abstract: A hiding layer-forming silicone composition comprising (A) a diorganopolysiloxane comprising structural units of formula (1) and having an average degree of polymerization of at least 50, wherein R1 is alkyl or aryl, and R2 is alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkoxy, hydroxyl or epoxy, (B) an organopolysiloxane comprising structural units of formulae (2) and (3): (R1—)n(R2—)3?nSi—O—??(2) wherein R1 and R2 are as defined above, n is an integer of 1 to 3, (C) an inorganic powder opacifier, (D) a curing catalyst, and (E) an organic solvent is effectively curable and capable of forming a hiding layer which temporarily adheres well to various substrates of paper, synthetic paper and plastic film while it remains scratchable.

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 invention relates to the use of organofunctionally modified polysiloxanes containing phenyl derivatives as dispersants for preparing aqueous pigment formulations, paints, coating materials, and coatings. For the purposes of this invention the term “polysiloxanes” shall be understood to embrace oligomeric siloxanes as well.

Abstract: A curable silicone resin composition is provided which is useful as a material for optical devices or parts, insulation material for electronic devices or parts, or coating material, and which produces a cured product having high hardness and strength and further having good optical transmission in the short wavelength region. The composition includes (A) an aromatic hydrocarbon compound having at least two hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms with the silicon atoms being bonded to the hydrocarbon skeleton of the aromatic hydrocarbon compound, (B) a cyclic siloxane compound having at least two silicon atom-bonded alkenyl groups, and (C) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst, or (D) an aromatic hydrocarbon compound having at least two alkenyl groups bonded to silicon atoms with the silicon atoms being bonded to the hydrocarbon skeleton of the aromatic hydrocarbon compound, (E) a cyclic siloxane compound having at least two silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms, and (C) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organosiloxane comprising at least 80 weight percent of Formula I: [Y0.01-1.0SiO1.5-2]a[Z0.01-1.0SiO1.5-2]b[H0.01-1.0SiO1.5-2]c where Y is aryl; Z is alkenyl; a is from 15 percent to 70 percent of Formula I; b is from 2 percent to 50 percent of Formula I; and c is from 20 percent to 80 percent of Formula I. The present composition is useful in semiconductor devices and may be advantageously used as an etch stop.

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 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: 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: 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: 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: A method for making a polymer or oligomer comprising the steps of making a first monomer comprising a substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic group by providing an aromatic or heteroaromatic group substituted with first and second director groups, performing metalisation at a first position on the aromatic or heteroaromatic group, performing electrophilic substitution so as to provide a first substituent group at the first position, and contacting in a reaction mixture the first monomer with at least two further monomers that independently are the same or different from the first monomer under conditions so as to form a polymer or oligomer, wherein the nature and positions of the first and second director groups regioselect the first position.

Abstract: A polymeric fluorescent substance exhibiting strong visible fluorescence in solid state. The substance has a polystyrene reduced number-average molecular weight of 1×103 to 1×108, and contains repeating units represented by formula (1), —Ar1—(CR1?CR2)m—??(1) in the formula, Ar1 represents an arylene group having a specific substituent. By using the polymeric fluorescent substance, a high performance polymer LED can be prepared easily.

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: A linear polymer has repeating units represented by the formula wherein (a) n is an integer greater than or equal to 0, (b) x is an integer greater than or equal to 1, and ?represents an unconjugated acetylenic group when x is equal to 1 or conjugated acetylenic groups when x is greater than 1; (c) Ar is an aromatic group, and (c) R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, haloalkyl, haloaryl, and mixtures thereof. The linear polymer may be thermally cured to form a crosslinked polymer.

Abstract: A linear polymer has repeating units represented by the formula wherein (a) n is an integer greater than or equal to 0, (b) x is an integer greater than or equal to 1, and ?represents an unconjugated acetylenic group when x is equal to 1 or conjugated acetylenic groups when x is greater than 1; (c) Ar is an aromatic group, and (c) R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, haloalkyl, haloaryl and mixtures thereof. The linear polymer may be thermally cured to form a crosslinked polymer.