Abstract: A method for preparing a polyorganosiloxane, wherein the method includes a step of subjecting at least one organic silicon compound having at least one —OX group bonding to a silicon atom in the molecule, wherein X is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or an alkoxyalkyl group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, to a condensation reaction in the presence of a catalyst, wherein the catalyst is one obtained by surface treating at least one selected from the group consisting of hydroxides of elements in Group II of the periodic table, hydrates of hydroxides of elements in Group II of the periodic table and oxides of elements in Group II of the periodic table with a silane coupling agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing olefinically functionalized siloxane oligomers which are derived from olefinically functionalized alkoxy silanes and optionally alkoxy silanes functionalized with saturated hydrocarbons and optionally a tetra alkoxysilane, at most comprising an olefinic group on the silicon atom and which has a reduced chloride content and a weight average molecular mass (Mw) of more than 315 g/mol.

Abstract: Silicic acid esters to which fragrances are bound, preferably as 1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3,3,0]octane compounds or as monocyclic oxazolidines and that are suitable for adding fragrance to detergents and cleaning agents because they release the bound fragrances in hydrolysis.

Abstract: A method for preparing a polyorganosiloxane, wherein the method includes a step of subjecting at least one organic silicon compound having at least one —OX group bonding to a silicon atom in the molecule, wherein X is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or an alkoxyalkyl group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, to a condensation reaction in the presence of a catalyst, wherein the catalyst is one obtained by surface treating at least one selected from the group consisting of hydroxides of elements in Group II of the periodic table, hydrates of hydroxides of elements in Group II of the periodic table and oxides of elements in Group II of the periodic table with a silane coupling agent.

Abstract: A process for preparing an alkylamino-alkylalkoxysilane of formula (I) R—(NR?)—Y—Si(R1)n(OR2)3-n (I) in which R is a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, R? is a hydrogen (H) or is a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, Y is a bivalent alkyl group from the group of —CH2—, —(CH2)2—, —(CH2)3—, —(CH2)(CH(CH3))(CH2)— and —(CH2)4—, R1 and R2 groups are the same or different and are each a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and n is 0 or 1 or 2, by reacting an alkylamine, used in excess, distilling off excess free alkylamine, treating the remaining product mixture with the alkylaminoalkylalkoxysilane and working up.

Abstract: Siloxane-based coatings for providing writable-erasable surfaces are provided. The coatings have many desirable characteristics and advantages over known coatings for writable-erasable surfaces. For example, the coatings cure rapidly under ambient conditions, have low VOC emissions upon curing, and have reduced tendency to form ghost images, even after prolonged normal use.

Abstract: A porous silica material in which silica particles are connected to one another three-dimensionally, wherein: the porous silica material includes a through hole including first pores smaller than a mean free path of an air, and second pores larger than the first pores; the porous silica material has a density of 100 kg/m3 or more and 300 kg/m3 or the silica particles.

Abstract: Siloxy-substituted silane-containing polymerizable silicones are prepared in high purity by metering a substituted alkoxysilane into a mixture of disiloxane, acetic acid, and acid catalyst, adding acetyl chloride, separating an acidic phase from a product phase, and adding hexamethyldisilazane to the product phase, which is then distilled.

Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to organofunctional silanes and mixtures of organofunctional silanes possessing mercaptan and hydrocarbyl and/or heterocarbyl functionality. These silanes reduce or eliminate the generation of volatile organic compounds (VOC's) during use, aid in the processing of filled elastomeric materials and enhance the end-use properties of the filled elastomer. The present disclosure relates to the processes of making a composition of these silanes.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an analytical sample by a secondary ion mass spectrometry method is provided, which comprises a step of forming a separation layer over a substrate, a step of forming one of a thin film and a thin-film stack body to be analyzed over the separation layer, a step of forming an opening portion in one of the thin film and the thin-film stack body, a step of attaching a supporting body to one of a surface of the thin film and a surface of a top layer of the thin-film stack body, and a step of separating one of the thin film and the thin-film stack body from the substrate.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an analytical sample by a secondary ion mass spectrometry method is provided, which comprises a step of forming a separation layer over a substrate, a step of forming one of a thin film and a thin-film stack body to be analyzed over the separation layer, a step of forming an opening portion in one of the thin film and the thin-film stack body, a step of attaching a supporting body to one of a surface of the thin film and a surface of a top layer of the thin-film stack body, and a step of separating one of the thin film and the thin-film stack body from the substrate.

Abstract: Ceramic oxide aerogels having improved flexibility are disclosed. Preferred embodiments exhibit high modulus and other strength properties despite their improved flexibility. The gels may be polymer cross-linked via organic polymer chains to further improve strength properties, without substantially detracting from the improved flexibility. Methods of making such aerogels are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an analytical sample by a secondary ion mass spectrometry method is provided, which comprises a step of forming a separation layer over a substrate, a step of forming one of a thin film and a thin-film stack body to be analyzed over the separation layer, a step of forming an opening portion in one of the thin film and the thin-film stack body, a step of attaching a supporting body to one of a surface of the thin film and a surface of a top layer of the thin-film stack body, and a step of separating one of the thin film and the thin-film stack body from the substrate.

Abstract: A multi-functional cyclic siloxane compound (A), a siloxane-based (co)polymer prepared from the compound (A), or compound (A) and at least one of a Si monomer having organic bridges (B), an acyclic alkoxy silane monomer (C), and a linear siloxane monomer (D); and a process for preparing a dielectric film using the polymer. The siloxane compound of the present invention is highly reactive, so the polymer prepared from the compound is excellent in mechanical properties, thermal stability and crack resistance, and has a low dielectric constant resulting from compatibility with conventional pore-generating materials. Furthermore, a low content of carbon and high content of SiO2 enhance its applicability to the process of producing a semiconductor, wherein it finds great use as a dielectric film.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for lowering the residual halide content in alkoxysilanes. The method comprises contacting the alkoxysilane having residual halide content with activated carbon followed by separation of the alkoxysilane. The resultant materials are useful as intermediates for the preparation of other chemical compounds and for use in electronics 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: A silicon-containing polymer having a tetrafunctional siloxane portion as the basic skeleton, and containing a carboxylic acid group-containing triorganosiloxane portion and a carboxylic acid derivative group-containing triorganosiloxane portion in a specific proportion. It may be advantageously used as a negative non-chemical amplification resist polymer or a positive chemical amplification resist polymer.

Abstract: 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: 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, 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: 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: An absorbing ether-like compound including a siliconethoxy, silicondiethoxy, or silicontriethoxy species attached to a naphthalene or anthracene chromophore via an oxygen linkage is used as an organic light-absorbing compound. The absorbing ether-like compound is incorporated into spin-on glass materials to provide anti-reflective coating materials for deep ultraviolet photolithography. A method of synthesizing the light-absorbing ether compounds is based on the reaction of an alcohol-substituted chromophore with an acetoxysilicon compound in the presence of alcohol. A method of making absorbing spin-on-glass materials including the absorbing ether-like compounds is also provided.

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, 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 novel polysiloxane having the following structural units (I) and/or (II) and the structural unit (III), wherein A1 and A2 are an acid-dissociable monovalent organic group, R1 is hydrogen, monovalent (halogenated) hydrocarbon, halogen, or amino, R2 is monovalent (halogenated) hydrocarbon group, or halogen. A method of preparing such a polysiloxane, a silicon-containing alicyclic compound providing this polysiloxane, and a radiation-sensitive resin composition comprising this polysiloxane are also provided. The polysiloxane is useful as a resin component for a resist material, effectively senses radiation with a short wavelength, exhibits high transparency to radiation and superior dry etching properties, and excels in basic resist properties required for resist materials such as high sensitivity, resolution, developability, etc.

Abstract: For the preparation of organopolysiloxanes, water glass diluted with water to a concentration of 3 to 15 wt % is reacted with a triorganohalosilane in the presence of an acid and an oxygen-containing solvent such as isobutyl alcohol, methyl isobutyl ketone or 1-pentanol. The invention achieves a considerable reduction of the environmental load, an improved utilization of reactants, an improved yield, and a cost reduction, and enables production of low viscosity MQ resins.

Abstract: There is here disclosed a thermosetting resin composition containing, as essential components, (a) an epoxy resin, (b) a curing agent, and (c) a silicone polymer having a bifunctional siloxane unit represented by the formula R2SiO2/2 (wherein R is the same or a different organic group) in the molecule.

Abstract: The invention discloses a novel method for the preparation of globular particles of a silicone resin or, in particular, a polyorganosilsesquioxane resin having properties suitable as an adjuvant in hair-care toiletry preparations by the hydrolysis condensation reaction of an organotrialkoxy silane compound such as methyl trimethoxysilane in an aqueous alkaline medium. Characteristically, the aqueous reaction medium is alkalified with ammonia or, preferably, an amine compound, e.g., mono(n-alkyl) amine compound, to have a specified pH value of 10.0 to 13.0 and the hydrolysis condensation reaction of the starting silane compound in the aqueous medium is conducted in the presence of metallic ions or, in particular, magnesium ions in a specified concentration of 1×10−5 to 1×10−2 mole/liter.

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 composition comprising a least one fluorochemical polyether silane compound having a polyfluoropolyether segment and at least two hydrolysable silane groups per molecule, one or more non-fluorinated compounds having at least two hydrolysable groups per molecule, and/or a partial condensate thereof, is disclosed. The composition provides durable water, oil and stain repellency to a substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to polysiloxanes from cross-linkable monomers based on cyclosiloxanes and their use in polymerizable compositions. The invention relates in particular to polysiloxanes from sol-gel-condensable cyclosiloxane(meth)acrylates as well as resinous compositions, obtainable by hydrolytic condensation of one or more hydrolyzable and condensable cyclosiloxane(meth)acrylates.

Abstract: In a fluorosilicone rubber composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane having trifluoropropyl and (B) a silica filler, there are included (C) an organic peroxide of percarbonate type as a crosslinking agent and (D) a compound having a molecular weight of up to 10,000 and bearing in a molecule at least two substituents selected from among allyl, acryloyl, methacryloyl, epoxy and alkoxy groups as a co-crosslinking agent, whereby the vulcanization molding time is substantially reduced without detracting from physical properties.

Abstract: An absorbing ether-like compound including a siliconethoxy, silicondiethoxy, or silicontriethoxy species attached to a naphthalene or anthracene chromophore via an oxygen linkage is used as an organic light-absorbing compound. The absorbing ether-like compound is incorporated into spin-on glass materials to provide anti-reflective coating materials for deep ultraviolet photolithography. A method of synthesizing the light-absorbing ether compounds is based on the reaction of an alcohol-substituted chromophore with an acetoxysilicon compound in the presence of alcohol. A method of making absorbing spin-on-glass materials including the absorbing ether-like compounds is also provided.

Abstract: The specification describes and claims room temperature vulcanisable compositions formed by mixing components comprising a polysiloxane having hydroxyl or hydrolysable groups, a crosslinker having silicon bonded hydrolysable groups selected from the group consisting of alkoxy-, acetoxy- and oximo and a hydroxy terminated urethane prepolymer with no residual isocyanate groups formed from a polyol and an isocyanate. The compositions demonstrate improved adhesion, thixotropy and toolability.

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

Abstract: A novel polysiloxane having the following structural units (I) and/or (II) and the structural unit (III), wherein A1 and A2 are an acid-dissociable monovalent organic group, R1 is hydrogen, monovalent (halogenated) hydrocarbon, halogen, or amino, R2 is monovalent (halogenated) hydrocarbon group, or halogen. A method of preparing such a polysiloxane, a silicon-containing alicyclic compound providing this polysiloxane, and a radiation-sensitive resin composition comprising this polysiloxane are also provided. The polysiloxane is useful as a resin component for a resist material, effectively senses radiation with a short wavelength, exhibits high transparency to radiation and superior dry etching properties, and excels in basic resist properties required for resist materials such as high sensitivity, resolution, developability, etc.

Abstract: A polyorganosiloxane containing the units (HR2Si—O1/2) HM units, (Si—O4/2) Q units, (R1Si—O3/2) T units and (R2Si—O2/2) D units in a ratio of from 2:1:0:0 to 6:4:2:2, or (HR2Si—O1/2) HM units, (R1Si—O3/2) T units, (R2Si—O2/2) D units and (R2(R1O)Si—O1/2) in a ratio HM:T:D:alkoxyM of from 1:2:0:0 to 3:4:2:2 is described, where R are identical or different, non-halogenated or halogenated hydrocarbon radicals having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms per radical, or are OR1, where R1 is a monovalent, unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and in each molecule there are at least 3 Si-bonded hydrogen atoms. The polyorganosiloxanes are particularly useful as crosslinking agents in addition curable elastomer formulations.

Abstract: An intraocular lens made from a class of optically clear, ultraviolet (UV) light absorbing, vulcanized silicone compositions containing about 35 mole % or greater phenyl groups (C6H5), suitable for implanting in the human eye is disclosed. The high mole percentage of phenyl groups in the vulcanized silicone compositions provides a high refractive index (at least about 1.50) and partially blocks ultraviolet light absorption.

Abstract: The present invention relates to surface-modified insulators obtained by coating an insulator body with a preparation containing 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) as catalyst, to a process for their preparation and to the use of the preparation for coating insulators.

Abstract: Silicone rubber compositions comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups, (B) finely divided silica, (C) an adhesive component, (D) a silicone-soluble organopolysiloxane resin component bearing at least one alkenyl group, (E) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing SiH groups in a specific mole ratio to the alkenyl groups in components (A) and (D) combined, and (F) a platinum group catalyst, exhibit excellent adhesion to synthetic woven fabrics for air bags. When coated onto woven fabrics and cured, the compositions provide air bag base fabrics of outstanding flexibility, sealability and deployability which remain stable over time.

Abstract: An improved coating comprising a coating on a substrate is described. The coating comprises a crosslinked polymeric material derived from an alkine-bridged bis-(aminosilane) or comprising a mixture of the alkine-bridged bis-(amino-silane) and an epoxysilane. The alkine bridged bis-(aminosilane) may have the general formula: wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from alkyl groups of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or phenyl groups, R4 is selected from hydrogen, phenyl groups, and alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and m is 1, 2, 3 or 4. The alkine bridged bis-(aminosilane) is itself a novel compound. A novel coating composition comprises a coating composition comprising a solution comprising and epoxysilane and an alkine-bridged bis-(amino-silane), especially where the alkine-bridged bis-(amino-silane) has the general formula: wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from aliphatic groups or aromatic groups which complete a silane, and m is 1, 2, 3 or 4.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing multifunctionalized polyorganosiloxanes (POSs) comprising alkoxyl functional siloxyl units and siloxyl units each having an SH functional group, which consists in introducing the SH functional group by the reaction of H2S on a precursor POS of formula: A—(RXSiO)a—(RYSiO)b—B where R is especially a C1-C6 alkyl radical, X is a C1-C15 alkoxyl radical, Y is a C2-C30 hydrocarbon group which includes an ethylenically unsaturated group from which the SH functionality derives, a is a number ranging from 1 to 150, b is a number ranging from 1 to 150, the number a+b ranging from 2 to 300 and A and B are terminal groups which are selected respectively, from, in particular, on the one hand (R)3SiO— radicals taken alone or as mixtures with (R)2XSiO— and/or R(X)2SiO— and/or (X)3SiO— radicals and on the other hand —Si(R)3 radicals taken alone or as mixtures with —SiX(R)2 and/or —Si(X)2R and/or —Si(

Abstract: An absorbing ether-like compound including a siliconethoxy, silicondiethoxy, or silicontriethoxy species attached to a naphthalene or anthracene chromophore via an oxygen linkage is used as an organic light-absorbing compound. The absorbing ether-like compound is incorporated into spin-on glass materials to provide anti-reflective coating materials for deep ultraviolet photolithography. A method of synthesizing the light-absorbing ether compounds is based on the reaction of an alcohol-substituted chromophore with an acetoxysilicon compound in the presence of alcohol. A method of making absorbing spin-on-glass materials including the absorbing ether-like compounds is also provided.