Abstract: This invention relates to a medical sealant comprising polyorganosiloxane gel for sealing a junction part between living skin and a medical instrument penetrating through the skin, said polyorganosiloxane gel having a partially cross-linked three dimentional structure expressed by the basis general formula ofR.sub.n SiO.sub.(4-n)/2(wherein R represents hydrogen or monovalent hydrocarbonyl group and n represents an integer of 1 to 3), characterized in that said gel self-supports its figure at room temperature and has a hardness expressed by a loading weight of 1 g to 250 g by which a disc of a diameter of 10 mm sinks to 1.0 mm on the gel.

Abstract: The organopolysiloxane composition of the invention gives a cured silicone rubber article which is remarkably insusceptible to the accumulation of static electricity even in a prolonged service at an elevated temperature without sacrifice in respect of the performance of the permanent compression set. The inventive organopolysiloxane composition comprises, in addition to conventional components in silicone rubber compounds, an organosilicon compound, e.g. organopolysiloxane, having at least one .omega.-cyano-substituted n-alkyl group in a molecule in a specified amount.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane compositions readily cross-linked into elastomers, e.g., elastomeric seals, and advantageously formulated in either one- or two-component packages, are comprised of (A) a polyhydroxylated polysiloxane, (B) a polyacyloxysilane cross-linking agent and (C) a hardening accelerator therefor, said hardening accelerator being protectively microencapsulated within impermeable outer skin membranes adopted to be chemically or physically disrupted, e.g., by heat, irradiation or mechanical breaking, to permit the release of said accelerator (C) therefrom and consequent curing of the composition.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a cross-linked extruded elongated product from polyethylene or other suitable polymer. The polymer is fed into the hopper of a screw extrusion machine. The polymer is heated and melted while being conveyed through the barrel of the screw extruder. A liquid silane compound which comprises a modified vinyl functional silane, a free-radical generator, and a condensation catalyst is carefully metered and injected into the melted polymer. The melted polymer and the liquid silane compound are then mixed and blended to obtain a uniform blended mixture thereof. The blended mixture is then extruded through an extrusion die to form an elongated product of a required final shape and the elongated product is then subjected to the action of moisture and heat until the polymer in the elongated product is cross-linked.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a spherical cured product having a diameter of 5 mm or less of a polymer or a polymer composition containing at least 10 wt % of the linear organopolysiloxane blocks represented by the following general formula (1), characterized by curing in an atomized state a curable polymer or a curable polymer composition containing at least 10 wt % of the linear organopolysiloxane blocks represented by the following general formula (1):--R.sub.2 SiO].sub.n (1)wherein R's are the same or different monovalent hydrocarbon groups and n is an integer of 5 or more.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alkoxy-functional one-component RTV system in which the base polymer composition comprises a polyalkoxy-terminated diorganopolysiloxane polymer and a mono alkoxy-terminated diorganopolysiloxane polymer. In an alternate embodiment, the base polymer composition comprises a diorganopolysiloxane polymer having just one alkoxy group and at least one hydrolyzable leaving group on the terminal silicon atoms.

Abstract: This invention describes a method of producing a silicone elastomer from an emulsion. When the ingredients are mixed together, the resulting latex can be used immediately. Removing the water from the latex results in a silicone elastomer. The method combines (A) an anionically stabilized, hydroxyl endblocked polydiorganosiloxane, present as an emulsion of dispersed particles in water, the emulsion having a pH of greater than 9, (B) dialkyltindicarboxylate, (C) alkylorthosilicate, (D) colloidal silica, and optionally (E) water, admixing (A) and (B) only in the presence of (C) to produce a dispersion of the ingredients in water. The ingredients can be distributed into a two-part system for storage. One embodiment includes fibers, lauryl alcohol, or a mixture of both in the emulsion; then forms an open-cell, elastomeric foam by forming a froth from the emulsion and removing the water from the froth.

Abstract: A rubber article having an improved appearance is disclosed, which is provided at its surface with a coating of an organopolysiloxane having a friction coefficient corresponding to 1.2-3.0 times that of the particular non-branched polydimethylsiloxane.

Abstract: A silicone composition which is stable in the absence of moisture but which in the presence of water will cure at room temperature to an elastomer, comprising a polyorganosiloxane having reactive end groups, a polyester and a thickening filler.

Abstract: A silicone composition useful as a caulking material consists essentially of an aqueous emulsion of a hydroxyl endblocked polydiorganosiloxane, dialkyltindicarboxylate, phenyltrimethoxysilane, and inert non-siliceous filler. The composition is of a paste-type viscosity while an emulsion, then becomes a soft, putty-type material having a plasticity number of from 125 to 300 when the water is removed from the emulsion. The dried composition remains a soft, putty-like material upon aging.

Abstract: In a polydiorganosilixane composition which is capable of storage in the absence of moisture and can be cured at ambient temperature under the action of water or moisture to give elastomers, the composition comprising a diorganosiloxane having reactive terminal groups, a diorganosilane having groups which are sensitive to hydrolysis, a cross-linking agent, and optionally fillers which have a thixotropic effect, condensation catalysts and/or other known auxiliaries, the improvement which comprises employing as the silane (a) a silane of the formulaRR.sup.1 Si(NR.sup.2 R.sup.3).sub.2plus (b) an organosilane of the formulaRSi (O--N.dbd.R.sup.4).sub.3in whichR, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each independently is alkyl, aryl, aralkyl and vinyl groups, orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together can be an alkanediyl radical having up to 8 C atoms or hydrogen, andR.sup.4 is an R.sup.2 R.sup.3 C group having up to 8 C atoms.

Abstract: A moisture curable composition having an improved storage stability comprising a hydrolyzable silyl group-containing vinyl polymer and an orthoacetic acid ester as a stabilizer. The storage stability of the composition containing the hydrolyzable silyl group-containing vinyl polymer, which is curable in the presence of moisture at low temperatures, can be remarkably improved by the presence of the orthoacetic acid ester.

Abstract: A polyorganosiloxane polymer having a structure represented by one of the formulas(AB).sub.m Cor[(AB).sub.m ].sub.n SiR.sub.(4-n)where the R groups are the same or different organic groups other than acrylic groups or groups co-curable therewith; A is a linear polyorganosiloxane segment containing between 3 and about 50 siloxane repeat units at least 3 of which are acrylic group containing repeat units represented by the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is lower alkyl, the R.sup.2 groups are the same or different alkylene, alkyleneoxy or alkenylene groups, and y is 0-4; B is a polyorganosiloxane segment represented by the formula ##STR2## where x is an integer of at least 100; C is A or a triorganosilyl group; m is an integer of 1 or more; and n is 3 or 4.

Abstract: A polyorganosiloxane polymer having a structure represented by one of the formulas(AB).sub.m C or [(AB).sub.m ].sub.n SiR.sub.(4-n)where the R groups are the same or different organic groups other than acrylic groups or groups co-curable therewith; A is a linear polyorganosiloxane segment containing between 3 and about 50 siloxane repeat units at least 3 of which are acrylic groups containing repeat units represented by the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is H or lower alkyl, R.sup.2 is alkylene or alkenylene, and y is 0-4; B is a polyorganopolysiloxane segment represented by the formula ##STR2## where x is an integer of at least 100; C is A or a triorganosilyl group; m is an integer of 1 or more; and n is 3 or 4.

Abstract: The present invention provides a releasable film forming composition comprising (1) an organopolysiloxane having hydroxyl groups at the ends of the molecular chain, (2) a finely divided silica, (3) a phenyl-containing organosilane or organopolysiloxane, (4) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least three SiH groups per molecule, (5) a metallic salt of an organic acid and (6) an organic solvent, and a process for preparing same, as well as a releasable film forming composition comprising (1) an organopolysiloxane containing at least two silicon atom-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule, (2) a finely divided silica, (3) a phenyl-containing organosilane or organopolysiloxane, (4) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least two SiH groups per molecule, (5) a platinic compound and (6) an organic solvent, and a process for preparing same. These compositions exhibit a superior printability and a stable releasability from adhesive materials and are less slippery.

Abstract: An article of manufacture comprises an electronic device having a silicone resin encapsulant thereover, wherein the silicone resin is an oxime and water free formulation derived from curing a mixture consisting essentially of a heat curable silicone elastomer prepolymer and a dialkylaminoalkoxysilane. The mixture may also contain fillers and a small amount of curing catalyst and stabilizer.

Abstract: A room temperature vulcanizable silicone composition free of plasticizing fluid and curable to a low modulus silicone rubber upon exposure to moisture, comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane wherein the silicon atoms at the polymer chain ends are terminated with at least two alkoxy radicals, said organopolysiloxane having a viscosity ranging from about 20,000 centipoise to about 500,000 centipoise at 25.degree. C.;(B) up to 100 parts by weight filler per 100 parts by weight of organopolysiloxane, there being present at least 5 parts by weight of reinforcing filler, or 20 parts by weight of extending filler, or mixture thereof;(C) from 0.05 to 5 parts by weight of an adhesion promoter per 100 parts by weight of organopolysiloxane; and(D) an effective amount of condensation catalyst.

Abstract: A curing agent composition for silicone elastomers, comprising an organic tin compound which is solubilized in water with the use of a nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene sorbitol fatty acid esters and polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters and a polyvalent alcohol.

Abstract: A room temperature vulcanizable polyorganosiloxane composition which cures to products, such as silicone rubber, which do not soil easily are made from mixing silanol containing polyorganosiloxane, ketoxime silicon compounds such as organotriketoximosilanes, and organotitanates.

Abstract: There is provided a room temperature vulcanizable silicone composition comprising a polyalkoxy-terminated polydiorganosiloxane and a difunctional nitrogen-containing silane. Processes for making such room temperature vulcanizable compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Room temperature vulcanizable organopolysiloxane compositions are provided which exhibit improved stability and a reduced tendency to corrode copper upon contact resulting from the employment of an effective amount of a tin condensation catalyst having organo radicals attached to tin by carbon tin linkages and whose remaining valences are satisfied by a chelate radical or a dicarboxylate radical in combination with an organic triazole such as benzotriazole.

Abstract: Room temperature vulcanizable organopolysiloxane compositions are provided which exhibit improved stability and a reduced tendency to corrode copper metal upon contact over an extended period of time. These moisture curable compositions utilize diorganotinaryltriazolate as a condensation catalyst.

Abstract: This invention relates to silanes of the general formulaR.sub.n Si(OCR.sub.2.sup.1 COZR).sub.4-nwhere R represents the same or different monovalent hydrocarbon radicals or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon radicals, R.sup.1 is hydrogen or the same as R, Z is oxygen or the group ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is the same as above, n is 0 or 1 and oligomers thereof. These silanes are prepared by reacting silanes of the general formulaR.sub.n SiX.sub.4-nwhere R and n are the same as above and X represents the same or different hydrolyzable atoms or condensable groups other than RCOCR.sub.2.sup.1 CO groups, with alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acid esters or amides. The silanes, which have at least three condensable groups per molecule, may be mixed with a diorganopolysiloxane containing terminal condensable groups and at least one additional substance to prepare compositions which are storage-stable under anhydrous conditions, but crosslink when exposed to moisture at room temperature to form elastomers.

Abstract: A cured product which resists soiling under outdoor exposure obtained from a mixture of a silanol containing polyorganosiloxane having at least one silicon-bonded oxyalkylene radical of the formula --R.sup.1 O(R.sup.2 O).sub.n R.sup.3 and a curing agent.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising (a) a diorganopolysiloxane having 1 to 3 functional groups on each of both ends, (b) a diorganopolysiloxane having no functional group or having 1 to 3 functional groups on one end, and (c) a cross-linking agent having two or more functional groups capable of undergoing condensation or addition reaction with the functional groups is coated together with a solvent onto a printing plate or a printing part. The coating composition is ink-repellent and prevents an area to which ink is not to be applied from staining with ink by being coated onto the area.

Abstract: A method and composition for the release of air bladders during tire construction is disclosed. The method involves the application of a bladder release composition directly upon the expandable air bladder in the tire production machinery. The bladder release composition typically consists of a blend of siloxanes, which when combined, provide significant air bleed qualities.

Abstract: A composition curable to an elastomer in the presence of moisture obtained by mixing (A) a polydiorganosiloxane having terminal silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups; (B) a defined complex of titanium; and (C) an oxime silane crosslinking agent. The compositions may also contain conventional ingredients such as fillers, curing catalysts and polydimethylsiloxanes having terminal triorganosiloxy groups.The compositions are particularly suitable for use as low modulus sealants in building and glazing structures.

Abstract: The present invention provides a room temperature curable polyorganosiloxane composition comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight in total of:(1) a polydiorganosiloxane of the general formula: ##STR1## (2) a silane of the general formula:R.sub.b.sup.3 Si(OR.sup.4).sub.4-b(B) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a curing catalyst;(C) 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of a nitrogen-containing silicon compound in which the nitrogen atom is bonded with a silicon atom through one or more carbon atoms and said nitrogen atom is further bonded directly with said silicon atom or another silicon atom; and(D) 0.05 to 50 parts by weight of a polyoxyalkylene chain-containing compound.

Abstract: The invention provides a silicone-based working fluid composition having improved heat resistance which comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a base component composed of a first dimethylpolysiloxane terminated at both molecular chain ends each with a trimethylsiloxy group and a second dimethylpolysiloxane terminated at both molecular chain ends each with a silicon-bonded hydroxy group in such a proportion that the trimethylsiloxy/hydroxy molar ratio is from 95/5 to 10/90 and (B) from 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of an additive component which is a diorganopolysiloxane having imino-containing phenoxy groups, e.g. 4-anilinophenoxy group, 4-(4-anilino)anilinophenoxy group, 4-(.alpha.-naphthylamino)phenoxy group and 4-(.beta.-naphthylamino)phenoxy group, as the pendant groups on the polysiloxane.

Abstract: A stable, one-package, silicone RTV composition convertible to a tack-free elastomer comprising:(1) a polydiorganosiloxane base polymer,(2) an effective amount of condensation catalyst,(3) a stabilizing amount of a silicon-nitrogen compound for scavenging hydroxy radicals which releases ammonia as a by-product of the scavenging reaction, and(4) an effective amount of scavenger for said ammonia by-product selected from the group consisting of molecular sieves, acids and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a releasable film forming composition comprising (1) an organopolysiloxane having hydroxyl groups at the ends of the molecular chain, (2) a finely divided silica, (3) a phenyl-containing organosilane or organopolysiloxane, (4) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least three SiH groups per molecule, (5) a metallic salt of an organic acid and (6) an organic solvent, and a process for preparing same, as well as a releasable film forming composition comprising (1) an organopolysiloxane containing at least two silicon atom-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule, (2) a finely divided silica, (3) a phenyl-containing organosilane or organopolysiloxane, (4) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least two SiH groups per molecule, (5) a platinic compound and (6) an organic solvent, and a process for preparing same. These compositions exhibit a superior printability and a stable releasability from adhesive materials and are less slippery.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane compositions which rapidly harden to the elastomeric state, even at ambient temperatures, are comprised of (i) a polyhydroxylated polysiloxane, (ii) a polyacyloxysilane cross-linking agent therefor, and (iii) a hardening accelerator comprising an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide. The subject compositions are useful, inter alia, for providing elastomeric seals.

Abstract: There is provided a curable composition comprising:(A) an organopolysiloxane block copolymer comprising:(i) at least one siloxane block consisting essentially of from about 6 to about 120 units of the formula R.sub.2 SiO,(ii) at least one siloxane block consisting essentially of from about 3 to about 160 units of the formula R.sup.1 SiO.sub.1.5,(iii) optionally, at least one siloxane block consisting essentially of from 1 to about 80 units of the formula R.sup.2 SiO.sub.1.5, and(iv) at least one siloxane block consisting essentially of from about 0.1 to about 10 mole percent of the sum of (i), (ii) and (iii) of units of the formula RR.sup.3 SiO,where R is a C.sub.1-5 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl radical or a C.sub.6-10 substituted or unsubstituted aryl or alkaryl radical, R.sup.1 is a C.sub.6-10 substituted or unsubstituted aryl or alkaryl radical, R.sup.2 is a C.sub.1-5 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl radical and R.sup.3 is a C.sub.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a one-component alkoxy-functional RTV silicone rubber composition in which all the ingredients are continuously mixed in, generally, a devolatilizing extruder. In a more preferred embodiment, the polyalkoxy diorganopolysiloxane polymer is first formed in a static mixer and then this polymer along with the other ingredients are continuously mixed in a devolatilizing extruder to continuously form a preferred alkoxy-functional one component RTV composition of the instant case.

Abstract: Substantially silanol-free, alkoxy functional RTV silicone rubber composition. The silanol and alkoxy groups in the composition are scavenged by the use of scavenging leaving groups which are present either in the cross-linking agent or in a separate compound. The scavenging leaving group in the instant composition is a heterocyclic amide functional group.

Abstract: A self-bonding alkoxy-functional one-component RTV composition which contains as a self-bonding additive a silane which is functionalized by radicals selected from amino, ether, epoxy, isocyanato, cyano, acryloxy, and acyloxy. Such a composition is also shelf-stable and substantially non-corrosive.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the manufacture of products from silicone rubber stock which includes forming a mixture of silicone rubber components, such as silicone monomers, oligomers, or polymers, microcapsules containing a cross-linking agent for silicone rubber components and, optionally, one or more additives. The cross-linking agent is maintained in microcapsules isolated from the silicone rubber components until a predetermined temperature and pressure are reached. The mixture is flowed into a mold cavity under heat and pressure prior to any significant cross-linking agent-induced cross-linking during a first portion of the molding cycle. During a second portion of the molding cycle, the cross-linking agent is released to effect substantially all cross-linking agent-induced cross-linking. The cured mixture is removed from the mold cavity to provide a silicone rubber product.

Abstract: Radiation polymerizable compositions containing organopolysiloxanes having an average of at least one nitrogen-containing group per molecule linked to a silicon atom through an Si--N or Si--O--N linkage and a photo-induced free radical source.

Abstract: Moisture-curable silicone compositions for adhesive-release coatings comprising an alkoxysilylorganosiloxane, a titanium ester and an aminoorganosiloxane have an adhesive-release force, when cured, which is directly related to the amount and type of aminoorganosiloxane. The compositions are useful for coating a flexible sheet material, such as paper or polymeric film, to provide a surface that will release pressure sensitive adhesive with a pre-selected release force of up to 400 g/in (154 N/m). Thin coatings of the composition cure in as little as 15 seconds when exposed to moisture.

Abstract: Provided are single component organopolysiloxane compositions which are hardenable at ambient temperatures and contain as the cross-linking agent silanes with hydrocarbonoyloxy (acyloxy) or ketoniminoxy groups. The compositions further comprise a cross-linking catalyst which is an organic derivative of titanium, e.g., a titanium ester, polytitanoxane, alkanolamine titanate, etc., or an organic derivative of zirconium, e.g., a zirconate, polyzirconate, etc. After cross-linking, the present compositions provide organopolysiloxane elastomers exhibiting good properties.The organopolysiloxane compositions are referred to as "single component" to contrast them with the two-component organopolysiloxane compositions which are not storage stable and must therefore be handled in two separate packages, which problem is overcome by the present compositions.

Abstract: Stable, substantially acid-free, one package moisture curable organopolysiloxane compositions are provided having a condensation catalyst such as a tin compound and novel scavenger or scavenger/crosslinker compositions. A method for making the aforesaid moisture curable organopolysiloxane composition is also provided.

Abstract: Zwitterionic siloxane polymers containing tertiary silicone atoms with zwitterions and their aminoalkyl siloxane polymer intermediates production are provided. Methods of their production are also provided. The aminoalkyl siloxane polymer intermediates and the zwitterionic siloxane polymers are obtained by co-polymerizing trifunctional aminoalkyl silanes or zwitterionic silanes, respectively, with hydroxy-terminated siloxane oligomers in the presence of an acid catalyst. The aminoalkyl siloxane polymer intermediates are converted to zwitterionic siloxane polymer by reaction with an organosultone or an organolactone. Trifunctional aminoalkyl silanes are readily available and utilizing these silanes provides an economical route to obtaining zwitterionic siloxane polymers.

Abstract: Polyorganosiloxane foams exhibiting a desirable combination of low density, an average cell size between 0.2 and 4 mm and a cell concentration of at least 4 per linear centimeter are obtained by dispensing and curing moisture curable organosiloxane compositions containing a dispersed liquid or gaseous blowing agent and, as a foam stabilizer, a resinous organosiloxane copolymer comprising trimethylsiloxy units, SiO.sub.4/2 units and fluorine-containing organosiloxane units. The polymer portion of the organosiloxane compositions can be a polydimethylsiloxane or a graft copolymer comprising at least 20 mole percent of dimethylsiloxane units in combination with organic units.

Abstract: Stable, substantially acid-free, one package moisture curable polyalkoxy-terminated organopolysiloxane compositions are provided having a condensation catalyst such as a tin compound. A method for making the aforesaid moisture curable organopolysiloxane compositions, is also provided.

Abstract: Room temperature vulcanizable organopolysiloxane compositions are provided based on the use of a silanol or alkoxy terminated organopolysiloxane and an effective amount of a diorganotinbis(chelate) catalyst.

Abstract: A one-component alkoxy-functional RTV silicone rubber composition which is made shelf-stable by the incorporation of scavengers in the composition to absorb hydroxy groups. The present composition is made low modulus by the incorporation of various additives in the composition such as a trifunctional fluid and a linear diorganopolysiloxane fluid. There is also disclosed the use of sag control additives in the uncured composition to impart to it thixotropic properties.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane compositions which rapidly harden to the elastomeric state, even at ambient temperatures, are comprised of (i) a polyhydroxylated polysiloxane, (ii) a polyacyloxysilane cross-linking agent therefor, and (iii) a hardening accelerator comprising water and an alkali or alkaline earth metal phosphate and/or polyphosphate. The subject compositions are useful, inter alia, for providing elastomeric seals.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising an organic polymer containing at least one hydrolyzable a group attached to the silicon per polymer molecule and having a molecular weight within the range of 300 to 15,000, wherein a curing catalyst comprising tin II salt of organic carboxylic acid and/or lead II salt of organic carboxylic acid is used in combination with an acid material and/or a basic material, thereby unexpectedly improving the set resistance thereof. The composition may be utilized as a sealant which cures upon exposure to moisture to form a rubber like substance having improved set resistance.

Abstract: There is provided a composition which vulcanizes at room temperature on exposure to moisture comprising a product resulting from mixing:(A) an organopolysiloxane consisting essentially of repeating R.sub.2 SiO units, where R is a C.sub.(1-13) monovalent substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon radical;(B) an effective amount of condensation catalyst, and(C) an effective amount of self-bonding agent of the general formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is a C.sub.(1-7) monovalent hydrocarbon radical, R.sup.2 is a C.sub.(1-4) alkyl radical, C.sub.(1-4) acyl radical or a radical of the formula --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n R.sup.4, where n is 1 or 2 and R.sup.4 is a C.sub.(1-4) alkyl radical, R.sup.3 is a C.sub.(1-18) divalent hydrocarbon radical free of aliphatic unsaturation attached to a nitrogen atom of the urea nucleus through a non-aromatic carbon atom, Z is hydrogen or a C.sub.(1-4) alkyl radical and y equals 0 or 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alkoxy-functional one-component RTV silicone rubber composition having novel integrated cross-linker, scavenging compounds therein. The integrated cross-linker, scavenger compounds comprise acetamido functional siloxanes.