Abstract: Fluorochemical urethane compounds and coating compositions derived therefrom are described. The compounds and compositions may be used in treating substrates, in particular substrates having a hard surface such as ceramics or glass, to render them water, oil, stain, and soil repellent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for treating a composition comprising organosilanes and at least one polar organic compound and/or at least one extraneous metal and/or a compound containing extraneous metal, wherein the composition is contacted with at least one adsorbent and a composition in which the content of the organic polar compound and/or of the extraneous metal and/or of the compound containing extraneous metal is reduced is subsequently obtained, and also to a corresponding composition in which the content of polar organic compounds and/or extraneous metals has been reduced to traces, and to the use of organic resins, activated carbons, silicates and/or zeolites for reducing the amounts of the compounds mentioned.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organic/inorganic compositive dispersant and a method for producing the same. The compositive dispersant comprises a complex of inorganic clay and an organic surfactant. The compositive dispersant is produced by reacting inorganic clay with the organic surfactant in a solvent to generate a complex. The inorganic clay is layered or platelet. The organic surfactant is an anionic surfactant such as alkyl sulfates, a nonionic surfactant such as octylphenol polyethoxylate and polyoxyethylene alkyl ether, or a cationic surfactant such as fatty (C12˜C32) quaternary ammonium salts and fatty (C12˜C32) quaternary ammonium chlorides.

Abstract: A process for benzylating an alcohol includes mixing 2-benzyloxy-1-methylpyridinium triflate in an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent having a predetermined boiling point; adding an acid scavenger to the mixture; combining the alcohol to be benzylated with the mixture; reacting the alcohol with the 2-benzyloxy-1-methylpyridinium triflate by heating above ambient temperature to generate the benzylated alcohol; and separating the benzylated alcohol from the mixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system, a reactor and a process for the continuous industrial conduct of a reaction where a b-unsaturated aliphatic polyether compound A is reacted with an HSi compound B in the presence of a catalyst C and optionally of other auxiliaries, and the system is at least based on the system (3) for combining the starting materials for components A (1) and B (2), on at least one multielement reactor (5) which in turn comprises at least two reactor units in the form of exchangeable pre-reactors (5.1) and comprises at least one further reactor unit (5.3) downstream of the pre-reactors, and on a product-work-up system (8).

Abstract: Fluorochemical silane compounds and coating compositions derived therefrom are described. The compounds and compositions may be used in treating substrates, in particular substrates having a hard surface such as ceramics or glass, to render them water, oil, stain, and soil repellent.

Abstract: The invention provides a silane compound that includes a hydrophobic group and a silane ester group linked by a hydrophilic group for use as a surface treatment to an inorganic material, such as a pigment, the silane including a hydrophobic group and a silane ester group linked by a hydrophilic group. The invention includes a coated particle including an inorganic material coated with the silane compound(s) and methods of improving the wettability and/or dispersibility of an inorganic material such as a pigment, wherein the method comprises depositing the silane compounds on the surface of a pigment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a silicon containing compound represented by Formula 1 which has high optical anisotropy and high compatibility with a polymer resin. Also, a resin composition including the compound and a polymer resin, and an optical member including the resin composition are disclosed. Since the silicon containing compound represented by Formula 1 has high compatibility with a polymer resin and high optical anisotropy, in the case of an optical member obtained by using a polymer resin composition including the silicon containing compound, there is no phase separation, and it is possible to achieve a required optical characteristic with only a small amount thereof.

Abstract: A novel, economical electrical insulation method for the production of ultra-thin insulation layers using a solution coating method. Thin hydrophobic self-assembled bi-functional layers of less than 10 nm thick were deposited by a simple solution method and demonstrated to electrically insulate micro-/nano-devices for in-water detection applications. The insulation layer includes a hydrophobic group which repels water and permits superb insulation properties of the ultra-thin layers. The insulation layer has the additional advantages that it binds to a metal or metal oxide surface and to sensing receptors by covalent bonding using standard silane chemistry.

Abstract: An ultra violet light transmitting polymer is obtainable by the polymerisation of at least one compound having a substantially non UV absorbing core group comprising; linear or branched aliphatic hydrocarbons which may contain an aliphatic ring; or polydialkylsiloxanes. The compounds have at least one functional group comprising formula (A), (B) or (C):and each of the groups —R3— are, independently, linking groups which may be present or absent and, where present, may be a C1 to C10 hydrocarbon chain, which may contain an ether linkage. Methods for producing the polymers and uses for the polymers are also described.

Abstract: The invention aims at providing a process of subjecting a polyether polymer containing a double metal cyanide complex and/or residue compounds thereof as the metallic impurities to extraction with water to thereby remove the metallic impurities, which enables simpler and complete removal of the impurities; and polyether polymers obtained by the process. This aim is attained by a process for the purification of polyethers characterized by blending (A) a polyether containing a double metal cyanide complex and/or residue compounds thereof with ascorbic acid or a derivative thereof and water and then removing the aqueous phase from the resulting mixture to thereby remove the double metal cyanide and/or the residue compounds.

Abstract: Polyether alcohols having alkoxysilyl groups, the use thereof and a process for their preparation by means of DMC catalysis, characterized in that one or more epoxy-functional alkoxysilanes are added individually or in a mixture with further epoxide compounds and optionally further comonomers, either in block form or in random distribution, onto a chain starter of the formula (VII) R1—H(VII) having at least one reactive hydroxyl group, where R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, optionally branched radical, or a polyether radical of the alkoxy-, arylalkoxy or alkylarylalkoxy group type, in which the carbon chain may be interrupted by oxygen atoms or corresponds to a polyetheralkoxy radical or to a singularly or multiply fused phenolic group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing glycidyloxy-alkylalkoxysilanes of the general formula (I) (R?)O—CnH2nSi(R?)m(OR)3-m (I) in which R and R? groups are each independently linear or branched alkyl groups having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 and m is 0, 1, 2 or 3, and R? is an H2C(O)CH— or H2C(O)CHCH2— group, by reacting (i) a functionalized alkene of the general formula (II) (R?)O—CnH2n-1(II) in which R? is an H2C(O)CH— or H2C(O)CHCH2— group and n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 with (ii) at least one hydroalkoxy-silane of the general formula (III) HSi(R?)m(OR)3-m (III) in which R and R? groups are each independently linear or branched alkyl groups having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and m is 0, 1, 2 or 3, in the presence (iii) of at least one homogeneous catalyst, (iv) of at least one solvent and/or of a diluent and (v) of at least one promoter.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of organodialkylalkoxysilane using a continuous method consisting in bringing an alkanol into continuous contact with an omega-haloalkyl dialkylhalosilane in a countercurrent reactor, such as a plate column or a packed column. The reaction is performed in the aforementioned countercurrent reactor in the presence or absence of a non-reactive solvent with scavenging of the hydrochloric acid formed. The omega-haloalkyl dialkylalkoxysilane thus formed is particularly suitable for use as a starting material for the preparation of organosilicon compounds containing sulphur having general formula (I) by means of sulphidisation reaction on an alkaline metal polysulphide.

Abstract: The invention provides a branched polyglycerol-modified silicone, silicon atoms of which are connected to at least one branched polyglycerol chain having one or more branched glycerol groups represented by the following formula (1) via a connecting group, a method for producing the same, and a cosmetic containing the same: wherein, two oxygen atoms each independently bind to a glycerol or glycidol group represented by formula (1) above or the following formula (2), (3), or (4)

Abstract: In a method of forming an interlayer insulating film by plasma CVD, an organic siloxane compound including one or more silicon atoms each having at least three or more units each represented by a general formula, —O—Si(R1R2)—OR3 (wherein R1 and R2 are the same as or different from each other and are a methyl group, an ethyl group or a propyl group, and R3 is the same as or different from R1 and R2 and is a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group or a phenyl group) is used as a raw material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrophilic silicone which has a predetermined number of silicon atoms and a high purity and is suitable for producing an ophthalmic device and a process for preparing the same. The silicone compound is represented by formula (1) with a purity of 95% by weight or higher, wherein m is one value out of the integers of from 3 to 10, n is one value out of the integers of from 1 to 10, R1 is one out of alkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R2 is one out of a hydrogen atom and a methyl group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for working up polyethersiloxanes, wherein said polyethersiloxanes are treated with H2O2 and are separated from volatile components by separation methods known per se.

Abstract: An asymmetric siloxane is made by reacting a silicone having the formula MHDxM?H where MH is R1R2HSiO1/2, M?H is R4R5HSiO1/2 and x is an integer 0?x?10 under selective hydrosilylation conditions in the presence of a precious metal hydrosilylation catalyst, with a first olefinic compound and in a second step, a monohydridosiloxane produced in the first step is reacted under hydrosilylating conditions with another olefinic compound different from the first olefinic compound.

Abstract: A modified dimethylacrylate monomer is represented by the following formula (I): wherein R11 and R12 independently represent a C1 to C3 alkylene group or a phenylene group; X1 and X2 independently represent NHCO, CO, or a single bond; Y1 and Y2 independently represent a C1-C10 alkylene group or a single bond; and Z1 and Z2 independently represent SiA1A2A3 or H, with the proviso that, Z1 and Z2 cannot be H at the same time. A method for preparing the modified dimethylacrylate monomer and a polymeric dental composite are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric compositions useful in the manufacture of biocompatible medical devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to certain carboxylic monomers capable of polymerization to form polymeric compositions having desirable physical characteristics useful in the manufacture of ophthalmic devices. The polymeric compositions comprise polymerized carboxylic hydrophilic siloxanyl monomers.

Abstract: Chemical vapor deposition processes result in films having low dielectric constants when suitable chemical precursors are utilized. Preferred chemical precursors include siloxanes, (fluoroalkyl)fluorosiloxanes, (fluoroalkyl)silanes, (alkyl)fluorosilanes, (fluoroalkyl)fluorosilanes, alkylsiloxysilanes, alkoxysilanes, alkylalkoxysilanes, silylmethanes, alkoxysilylmethanes, alkylalkoxysilylmethanes, alkoxymethanes, alkylalkoxymethanes, and mixtures thereof. The precursors are particularly suited to thermal CVD for producing low dielectric constant films at relatively low temperatures, particularly without the use of additional oxidizing agents. Such films are useful in the microelectronics industry.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing polyorganosiloxanes containing at least one functional group using a lithium silanolate catalyst. A polyorganosiloxane, having at least one hydroxyl group, is reacted with a polyalkoxysilane having the formula (R1)a(R2)bSi(OR3)4?(a+b) (I), where R1 is an alkyl radical, a cycloalkyl radical, or an aryl radical; R2 is —(Z)m—(X)n, wherein m=0 or 1, n=1 or 2; Z is a divalent hydrocarbon residue; X is an unsaturated hydrocarbon radical when m=0 and, when m=1, X is chlorine, bromine, iodine, —O—CO—CR4?CR5R6 (in which R4, R5 and R6 each represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical and/or a phenyl radical), —RF (in which RF is a perfluorinated residue), —NHR7 (in which R7 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical, or a radical-R8—NH2, wherein R8 is Z), or —SH; R3 is an alkyl radical; a=0,1,2 or 3; b=0 or 1 and a+b=0, 1,2 or 3, with the additional condition that the sum a+b=3, symbol b cannot be equal to 0.

Abstract: The invention concerns lipids functionalized with a terminal C?C double bond which can be transformed into an anchor group for binding to a substrate surface. The invention further concerns lipids comprising such an anchor group for binding to a substrate surface. The invention also concerns self-assembled monolayers of lipids on substrates, in particular on silicon oxide substrates. The lipids and the lipid monolayers or bilayers containing these lipids can be used to produce biomimetic supported membrane systems. These membrane systems can be directly anchored on silicon microelectronic devices. After the optional incorporation of functional molecules such as membrane-associated proteins such systems can used for applications such as model systems for examining biological membranes, screening methods, sensors and bioelectronic devices such as biocomputers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a specific process for preparing organosilane esters of the formula (I) and a composition comprising more than 98% by weight of organosilane esters of the formula (I) and less than 2.0% by weight of at least one hydrocarbon and to the use of such a composition as precursor for producing a layer or film having a dielectric constant of 1<??4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of dimethicone copolyol compounds that contain both methoxy capped groups and hydroxyl groups that are esterified with fatty acids or triglycerides. The resulting products are outstanding emulsifiers and conditioners.

Abstract: Fluorinated organosilicon compounds having formula (1) wherein Rf is a perfluoroalkyl group containing at least one ether bond, Q is a polyether group in the form of a homopolymer chain of ethylene glycol or propylene glycol or a copolymer chain of both, R is hydrogen or alkyl, X is a divalent linking group exclusive of oxygen atom, Y is a divalent linking group, p is an integer of at least 3, and n is a number of 0<n<3 have an excellent surface tension reducing ability and can be produced with ease of molecular weight control while minimizing formation of solvent-insoluble components. These compounds are safe to the human body and useful as a surfactant.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel silane compounds corresponding to the formula (I) below: A-E-X??(I) in which: X represents a silyl group capable of creating a covalent bond after reaction with the hydroxyl or hydride functional groups of a support; E represents an organic spacer group; A represents a group chosen from the groups of formulae below: in which: Z1 to Z5 independently represent a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; Z6 and Z7 represent a group for protecting the phosphonic acid functional group, a hydrogen atom or a monovalent cation; Z8 to Z12 independently represent a group for protecting the carboxylic acid functional group, a hydrogen atom or a monovalent cation; and Z13 represents an imidazole, N-hydroxysuccinimide, nitrophenyl, pentafluorophenyl or acid anhydride group. Use of these silane compounds for functionalizing solid supports and for immobilizing biological molecules on these supports.

Abstract: A primer composition comprising a compound containing an epoxy group, a Si—H group, and an aromatic ring per molecule, and a solvent is effective for assisting in integral molding or bonding a silicone rubber to an adherend of gold, silver or platinum.

Abstract: The invention relates to organomodified siloxane compounds of the general formula (I) the use of at least one of these compounds for producing aqueous preparations for the water-repellent impregnation of porous mineral building materials.

Abstract: An asymmetric siloxane is made by reacting a silicone having the formula MHDxM?H where MH is R1R2HSiO1/2, M?H is R4R5HSiO1/2 and x is an integer 0?x?10 under selective hydrosilylation conditions in the presence of a precious metal hydrosilylation catalyst, with a first olefinic compound and in a second step, a monohydridosiloxane produced in the first step is reacted under hydrosilylating conditions with another olefinic compound different from the first olefinic compound.

Abstract: Silicone antifoaming agent of the present invention demonstrates excellent antifoaming effect with regard to aqueous foaming systems, and is especially suitable for use in conjunction with inks where it significantly suppresses development of cissing during use of ink. The silicone antifoaming agent is characterized by comprising a polyoxyalkylene-modified silicone that has polyoxyalkylene groups expressed by general formula (1) and (2) given below and contains 10 to 200 diorganosiloxane units in one molecule, said polyoxyalkylene-modified silicone satisfying the following conditions: 3?E?90 and 0.01?E/(E+P)?0.45, wherein P is the total number of oxypropylene units (—C3H6O—) and E is the total number of oxyethylene units (—C2H4O—) contained in one molecule.

Abstract: The invention relates to emulsions of the W/O (water/oil) type made using specific emulsifiers and oils selected from silicone oil, mineral oil and combinations thereof. Silicone emulsifier conforming to the following structure: wherein; a is an integer ranging from 2 to 10; b is an integer ranging from 2 to 10, such that b/a>or=1, but less than 2.5; c is (a+b) times x, wherein x is 1.5 to 2.5; d is an integer ranging from 6 to 12; are used to obtain the desired W/O (water/oil) type emulsion.

Abstract: An asymmetric siloxane is made by reacting a silicone having the formula MHDxM?H where MH is R1R2HSiO1/2, M?H is R4R5HSiO1/2 and x is an integer 0?x?10 under selective hydrosilylation conditions in the presence of a precious metal hydrosilylation catalyst, with a first olefine compound and in a second step, a monohydridosiloxane produced in the first step is reacted under hydrosilylating condtions with another olefine compound different from the first olefine compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to organomodified siloxane compounds of the general formula (I) the use of at least one of these compounds for producing aqueous preparations for the water-repellent impregnation of porous mineral building materials.

Abstract: A process for purifying a crude polyether, comprising contacting a crude polyether obtained by addition polymerizing an active hydrogen-containing compound with an alkylene oxide compound in the presence of an alkali metal-containing basic catalyst to an adsorbent comprising a synthesized hydrous magnesium silicate compound which satisfies the following requirements (1) to (5) in order to reduce the alkali metal content of the crude polyether: (1) it is represented by the following formula I: (CaO)x.(MgO)y.(Al2O3)z.SiO2.mH2OI wherein x, y, z and m satisfy the following ranges: x<y, z<y, 0?x?0.1, 0.6?y?0.6, 0?z?0.1 and 0.1?m?1.5, (2) it is amorphous according to the analysis of its powder method X-ray diffraction diagram, (3) it has a BET specific surface area of 100 to 400 m2/g, (4) it has an alkali metal content of 0.1 wt % or less, and (5) it has an average particle diameter of 2 to 60 ?m.

Abstract: Polyammonium-Polysiloxane compounds in which siloxane and alkylene oxide substructures are joined with each other through ammonium structures, useful as wash resistant softners.

Abstract: Novel indanylidene compounds can be used as UV-A filters in cosmetic compositions for protecting skin and hair and for technical applications.

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: 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: A curable fluoropolyether rubber composition comprising (A) a straight-chain fluoropolyether compound having at least two alkenyl groups in a molecule and a perfluoropolyether structure in the backbone, (B) an organosilicon compound having at least two hydrosilyl groups in a molecule, (C) a compound containing at least one fluorine atom and at least one benzene ring in a molecule, free of a polar group, having a melting point of at least 50° C., in powder form, and (D) a hydrosilylation catalyst cures into a rubber product having solvent resistance, chemical resistance, improved mold release property and satisfactory compression set.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for adding Si-bonded hydrogen to aliphatically unsaturated compounds containing carbon-carbon multiple bonds and ether oxygen atoms in the presence of carbinol groups, wherein the reaction mixture comprises, as a further component, at least one cyclic ether.

Abstract: A silane compound of the following formula (1) having two or more protected functional groups A-R—Si(CH3)nX3-n??(1) wherein A represents a group of the following formula wherein R1, R2 and R3 each independently represent a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a is an integer of 1 to 10, and b is an integer of 1 to 10, or wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined above, R represents a linear or branched, divalent hydrocarbon group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, X represents a halogen atom or an organoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and n is 0, 1 or 2 is prevented from the reaction of the functional groups per self when undergoing modification or treatment. When the protection is removed after introduction of the protected functional groups, quantitative and efficient introduction of the two or more functional groups is ensured, resulting in more developed effects of modification and addition.

Abstract: There are disclosed silicone polyether compositions, methods for making them and their uses. The compositions are based on polyethers initiated by non-isomerizing alkenyl or alkynyl alcohols.

Abstract: A curable fluoropolyether rubber composition comprising (A) a straight-chain fluoropolyether compound having at least two alkenyl groups and a perfluoropolyether structure, (B) an organosilicon compound having at least two SiH groups, (C) a perfluoroparaffin or derivative in powder form, at least 80% by weight of which volatilizes off when held in a drier at 200° C. for 4 hours, and which has a melting point of at least 50° C., and (D) a hydrosilylation catalyst cures into a product that exhibits solvent resistance, chemical resistance, weather resistance, water repellency, oil repellency and heat resistance, and is improved in mold release and compression set.

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: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of a siloxane-based elastomer composition comprising at least one elastomer, said elastomer composition comprising poly(alkylene oxide) groups present in the elastomer as alkoxy-terminated grafts of polysiloxane units and linked to the polysiloxane units by silicon-carbon bonds wherein at least one vinyl functional polymer component is crosslinked in the presence of a peroxide catalyst.

Abstract: A hydrido-silicone is incompletely reacted with (preferably) a long chain olefin under hydrosilylation conditions to produce a partially substituted hydrido-silicone that is further reacted under hydrosilylation conditions with a vinyl containing MQ resin to partially consume the remaining hydride species which is then reacted under hydrosilylation conditions to consume the remaining hydride species with a long chain di- or multi-alkenyl silicone to produce a composition that is useful as an anti-mist agent in the coating of flexible supports.

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: A compound having at least one H—Si group is reacted with an unsaturated aliphatic compound in the presence of a platinum catalyst and at least one organic additive component. The combination of platinum catalyst and additive component is one of: (i) a solution of a Pt(0) complex catalyst in a solvent, with at least one organic amide, or (ii) a solution of a Pt(0) complex catalyst in a solvent, with at least one organic amine, or (iii) a solution of a Pt(0) complex catalyst, in a solvent, with at least one organic nitrite.