Abstract: A method of manufacturing a water repellent film includes, before a formation step of forming an organic film on a substrate using a silane coupling agent by a vapor phase deposition method under film formation conditions, a step of specifying the film formation conditions using a test substrate of a same material as the substrate used in the formation step. The film formation condition specifying step includes: specifying film formation temperature to be not lower than a temperature at which the silane coupling agent evaporates and to be lower than a temperature at which the silane coupling agent bumps; and forming an organic film of the silane coupling agent on the test substrate at the specified film formation temperature, measuring by optical microscopic observation a time at which a bead of surplus water repellent material is formed, and specifying the film formation duration to be shorter than the measured time.

Abstract: Novel fluorinated compounds, their method of preparation and use are disclosed, as well as the incorporation of new and old fluorinated compounds in controlled radical polymerization processes to efficiently produce polymer compositions with unique and enhanced properties. Various cure mechanisms and types of end-uses are disclosed.

Abstract: Borate esters, boron-comprising dopants, and methods of fabricating boron-comprising dopants are provided herein. In an embodiment, a borate ester comprises boron and silicon wherein the boron is linked to the silicon by alkyl groups that are bonded via ester bonds with both the boron and the silicon. A method of fabricating a boron-comprising dopant comprises providing a borate and transesterifying the borate using a polyol-substituted silicon monomer.

Abstract: A hardener for silicone rubber materials comprising a silane compound which comprises a 2-hydroxy-propionic acid alkyl ester radical.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a water repellent film includes, before a formation step of forming an organic film on a substrate using a silane coupling agent by a vapor phase deposition method under film formation conditions, a step of specifying the film formation conditions using a test substrate of a same material as the substrate used in the formation step. The film formation condition specifying step includes: specifying film formation temperature to be not lower than a temperature at which the silane coupling agent evaporates and to be lower than a temperature at which the silane coupling agent bumps; and forming an organic film of the silane coupling agent on the test substrate at the specified film formation temperature, measuring by optical microscopic observation a time at which a bead of surplus water repellent material is formed, and specifying the film formation duration to be shorter than the measured time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a functional substance-releasing agent containing a silicic acid ester compound represented by formula (1) below, a process for producing the functional substance-releasing agent, and a composition containing the functional substance-releasing agent. wherein R1 represents a residue of an alcohol which results from removal of one hydroxyl group therefrom, the alcohol being selected from a functional alcohol having a log P value of 2.0 or less and an alcohol having a log P value of 2.1 or more, a plurality of R1s may be the same or different, provided that the silicic acid ester compound has, in one molecule, at least one residue resulting from removal of one hydroxyl group from a functional alcohol having a log P value of 2.0 or less and at least one residue resulting from removal of one hydroxyl group from an alcohol having a log P value of 2.1 or more.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for grafting hydrolysable silane groups to a polyolefin, comprising reacting the polyolefin with an unsaturated silane, containing an olefinic —C?C— bond or acetylenic —C?C— bond and having at least one hydrolysable group bonded to Si, or a hydrolysate thereof, in the presence of means capable of generating free radical sites in the polymer. The silane contains an aromatic ring or a further olefinic double bond or acetylenic unsaturation, the aromatic ring or the further olefinic double bond or acetylenic unsaturation being conjugated with the olefinic —C?C— or acetylenic —C?C— unsaturation of the silane. The unsaturated silane may also contains electron-withdrawing moiety with respect to the olefinic —C?C— or acetylenic —C?C— bond. The invention permits to provide a silane-modified polyolefin having a high grafting efficiency while limiting/preventing polymer degradation by chain scission.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dielectric layer with a permittivity of 3.5 or less comprising a dielectric obtainable by polymerizing at least one twin monomer comprising a) a first monomer unit which comprises a metal or semimetal, and b) a second monomer unit which is connected to the first monomer unit via a chemical bond, wherein the polymerization involves polymerizing the twin monomer with breakage of the chemical bond and formation of a first polymer comprising the first monomer unit and of a second polymer comprising the second monomer unit, and wherein the first and the second monomer unit polymerize via a common mechanism.

Abstract: Provided is a formed article comprising at least a gas barrier layer, the gas barrier layer being formed of a material that includes silicon atoms, oxygen atoms, and carbon atoms, a carbon atom content, a silicon atom content, and an oxygen atom content in a surface layer part of the gas barrier layer determined by XPS elemental analysis being 10.0 to 28.0%, 18.0 to 28.0%, and 48.0 to 66.0%, respectively, based on a total content (=100 atom %) of silicon atoms, oxygen atoms, and carbon atoms, and the formed article having a water vapor transmission rate at a temperature of 40° C. and a relative humidity of 90% of 5.3 g/m2/day or less, and a total light transmittance at a wavelength of 550 nm of 90% or more. Also provided are a method for producing the formed article, an electronic device member including the formed article, and an electronic device including the electronic device member.

Abstract: A composite including a cross-linked interpenetrating network of an organic polymer including an alcohol adduct of, for example, a glycidyl ether substituted acrylate or epoxy substituted acrylate; and a sol-gel polymer. The composite having a low or no-shrinkage characteristic, and a method for making and using the composite, as defined herein.

Abstract: An insulating film material for plasma CVD of the present invention is constituted of a silicon compound including two hydrocarbon groups bonded to each other to form a ring structure together with a silicon atom, or at least one branched hydrocarbon group, wherein within the branched hydrocarbon group, ?-carbon that is a carbon atom bonded to the silicon atom constitutes a methylene group, and ?-carbon that is a carbon atom bonded to the methylene group or ?-carbon that is a carbon atom bonded to the ?-carbon is a branching point.

Abstract: A nanocomposite material including organic-inorganic polymeric interpenetrating networks having a low or no-shrinkage characteristic and a method for making the composite, as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a functional substance-releasing agent containing a silicic acid ester compound represented by formula (1) below, a process for producing the functional substance-releasing agent, and a composition containing the functional substance-releasing agent. wherein R1 represents a residue of an alcohol which results from removal of one hydroxyl group therefrom, the alcohol being selected from a functional alcohol having a log P value of 2.0 or less and an alcohol having a log P value of 2.1 or more, a plurality of R1s may be the same or different, provided that the silicic acid ester compound has, in one molecule, at least one residue resulting from removal of one hydroxyl group from a functional alcohol having a log P value of 2.0 or less and at least one residue resulting from removal of one hydroxyl group from an alcohol having a log P value of 2.1 or more.

Abstract: A method for purifying organosilicon precursor compounds is provided. It includes preparation of the adsorbent with a treating compound. The thus-treated adsorbents can be used to remove impurities such as organic impurities and moisture from a composition containing an organosilicon containing compound. In this manner, it is able to purify organosilicon precursors (or solutions containing organosilicon precursors) without inducing decomposition of the organosilicon precursor.

Abstract: Cyclic organosilicon compounds that may be employed as an electron donor for polymerization catalyst systems, polymerization catalyst systems employing the cyclic organosilicon compounds as an electron donor, methods of making the polymerization catalyst systems, and polymerization processes to produce polyolefin are disclosed. The organosilicon compounds, which are useful as electron donors in polymerization catalyst systems for the production of polyolefins, are represented by the formula: where Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 may be identical or different and are each hetero-atoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, S, Si, B, and P. R1, R2, R3, and R4 may be identical or different and are each hydrocarbon-based substituents to Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4, respectively. The subscripts i, j, m, and n are independently 0 to 3 R5 and R6 may be identical or different and are each a bridging group with a backbone chain length between the two hetero-atoms Q1 and Q3, and Q2 and Q4, respectively, 1-8 atoms.

Abstract: Nanolayered layered silicate materials of octahedrally arranged units with divalent metal ions at centers of the units covalently linked above and below to tetrahedrally arranged oxygen and hydroxyl units with silicon atoms. The silicate materials contain silanol groups which are reactive to form derivative compositions useful for water purification to remove heavy meal cations.

Abstract: A process for the production of trialkoxyhalosilanes which comprises reacting a tetrahalosilane [37] with a tetra-alkoxysilane [38] in the presence of an alcohol whose alkoxy group is the same as those of the tetraalkoxysilane to thereby obtain a trialkoxyhalosilane [39], characterized in that the alcohol is used in an amount of 5 to 50% by mole based on the total amount of Si of the tetrahalosilane and the tetraalkoxysilane: SiX4 [37] (wherein X is halogeno) Si(OR1)4 [38] (wherein R1 is a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms) XSi(OR1)3 [39] (wherein X and R1 are each as defined above).

Abstract: This invention relates to the reversible protection of hydroxy-silane functional groups by acid cleavable protecting groups. The development of reversible protecting groups greatly enhances the current utility of silanes while introducing further novel applications. For instance, reversibly protected silanes are of particular value in applications where room temperature cure and/or adhesion is of value, such as coatings, high resolution imaging, caulks, adhesives, sealents, gaskets, and silicones. Reversibly protected silanes can also be beneficially used in reticulating agents, and in sizing agents, tires, and release coatings. The incorporation of reversibly protected silanes into coating resins is of particular value. The reversibly protected silane can be incorporated into the coating resin by polymerizing a monomer containing the reversibly protected silane into the resin or by post-addition into the coating formulation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing an alkoxysilane, safely and constantly in the commercial scale, from an inexpensive and readily available raw material, via a completely new reaction route, and in an energy-saving manner as well as under a low environmental load.

Abstract: A stain-proofing agent comprising a compound represented by the formula (1): and non-aqueous composition for paints comprising the stain-proofing agent, resin, curing agent and/or curing catalyst and being capable of forming a coating film remarkably excellent in stain-proofing property.

Abstract: Disclosed is a silicon-containing flame retardant for an organic polymer, comprising a monomer, a polymer or a mixture thereof, which is represented by the following formula (1): wherein each of R1 and R2 independently represents a monovalent C1-C20 hydrocarbon group; each of R3 and R4 independently represents a monovalent or divalent C1-C20 hydrocarbon group, with the proviso that, when each of R3 and R4 independently represents a divalent C1-C20 hydrocarbon group, R3 and R4 are bonded to each other to form a ring; and n is 1 or more in terms of the number average n-value.

Abstract: A liquid precursor for forming a transparent metal oxide thin film comprises a first organic precursor compound. In one embodiment, the liquid precursor is for making a conductive thin film. In this embodiment, the liquid precursor contains a first metal from the group including tin, antimony, and indium dissolved in an organic solvent. The liquid precursor preferably comprises a second organic precursor compound containing a second metal from the same group. Also, the liquid precursor preferably comprises an organic dopant precursor compound containing a metal selected from the group including niobium, tantalum, bismuth, cerium, yttrium, titanium, zirconium, hafnium, silicon, aluminum, zinc and magnesium. Liquid precursors containing a plurality of metals have a longer shelf life. The addition of an organic dopant precursor compound containing a metal, such as niobium, tantalum or bismuth, to the liquid precursor enhances control of the conductivity of the resulting transparent conductor.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of tetraorganooxysilanes is provided which comprises reaction of a natural silicon dioxide source with an organo carbonate.

Abstract: A stain-proofing agent comprising a compound represented by the formula (1): ##STR1## and non-aqueous composition for paints comprising the stain-proofing agent, resin, curing agent and/or curing catalyst and being capable of forming a coating film remarkably excellent in stain-proofing property.

Abstract: Higher alkoxysilanes are prepared efficiently and in high yield by transesterification of lower C.sub.1-4 alkoxysilanes with C.sub.6-38 higher alcohols at reduced pressure with continuous removal of lower alcohol. The products have little or no lower alkoxy content, and are free of coloring impurities.

Abstract: Tetraethoxysilane is purified by passing impure material through a gas chromatographic separating column at a temperature below the boiling point of the pure tetraethoxysilane. Separation of pure material from impurities occurs on the column, and the pure material is thereafter cooled and collected in a receiver. The purified tetraethoxysilane has 99.999999% purity based on metals content.

Abstract: A primer composition comprises (A) an organosilicon compound having different alkoxy groups in its molecule, (B) a tetraalkoxytitanium, (C) an acid and water, and (D) an organic solvent. The composition shows excellent adhesion properties to fluororesin coating materials, acrylic resin coating materials, etc. When applied to the surface of a metal coated with such a coating material, the primer composition is capable of providing a remarkably enhanced adhesion, for example, between a silicone elastomer and the coated metal.

Abstract: A process for producing an enyne derivative, and intermediate, which is useful for preparing compounds showing strong inhibiting activities against squalane epoxidase of Eumycetes and strong anti-cholesterol activities. The process comprises reacting a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein W is a halogen atom, with an acetylene derivative, in the presence of a palladium catalyst, to obtain a compound of the formula: ##STR2## and, if necessary, N-alkylating this compound.

Abstract: New polymers are disclosed to be made in supported Ziegler-Natta systems. They include monomers exhibiting polar functionality such as through a hydroxyl group or other functional group protected during polymerization in the presence of highly active catalysts by the use of a protective alkyl silane group which is removed after polymerization to restore the functionality of the group. The typical polymer thus made is a polyolefin having functional groups on its backbone; the functional groups may be reacted with conventional dyes and/or may perform other functions and enter reactions with other reactive compounds.

Abstract: A primer composition comprises (A) an organosilicon compound having different alkoxy groups in its molecule, (B) a tetraalkoxytitanium, (C) an acid and water, and (D) an organic solvent. The composition shows excellent adhesion properties to fluororesin coating materials, acrylic resin coating materials, etc. When applied to the surface of a metal coated with such a coating material, the primer composition is capable of providing a remarkably enhanced adhesion, for example, between a silicone elastomer and the coated metal.

Abstract: A cycloalkoxysilane, having utility as an electron donor in the Ziegler-Natta polymerization of olefinic monomers, of the structure(R'O).sub.x (R').sub.y Si(OR).sub.4-x-ywherein R is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals having 1 to 5 carbon atoms and acyl radicals having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, R' is independently selected from the group consisting of a cyclopentyl radical, a cyclohexyl radical a cycloheptyl radical, and substituted radicals thereof, x is 1, 2, 3 or 4 and y is 0, 1 or 2.

Abstract: A Group IIA metal-Group IIIA metal-silicon substantially homogeneous liquid alkoxide is prepared from a reaction mixture of a Group IIA metal, a Group IIIA metal, a silicon tetraalkoxide, and a liquid defined by the formula ROR' where R is an alkyl group and R' is hydrogen or an alkyl group. The alkoxide can then be hydrolyzed, azeotropically distilled, dried, milled, and calcined to produce a ceramic powder. Advantageously, the ceramic powder can be compacted and sintered at relatively low temperatures which enable it to be used in electrical applications where high sintering temperatures would be deleterious.

Abstract: Novel O-silylated ketene acetals and enol ethers are prepared via the 1,4-hydrosilation of a hydrosilation composition selected from the group consisting of aminosilanes, siloxanes and alkylalkoxysilanes with an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carbonyl in the presence of a rhodium catalyst.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of alkoxysilanes and alkoxysiloxanes from a silicate material, and for the further conversion to organosilanes and organosiloxanes. Methods for the preparation of silicate starting materials are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for purifying alkoxysilane with the general formula, R.sub.m Si(OR.sup.1).sub.4-m. The method significantly lowers the level of non-hydrolyzable chlorine-based impurities, as well as the level of hydrolyzable chlorine-based impurities. The method comprises: (i) heating the alkoxysilane in the presence of a treating agent selected from a group which consists of acid clays and metal halides; (ii) contacting the alkoxysilane with a neutralization agent; and (iii) separating the alkoxysilane from the unused neutralization agent and by-products of neutralization.

Abstract: A compound represented by the general formula:R.sub.s Si(OR').sub.t (OR").sub.4-s-twherein R represents methyl, ethyl, or vinyl; R'O represents ##STR1## R" represents methyl or ethyl; s represents 0 or 1; and t represents an integer of from 1 to 4; and fragrant agent formed by impregnating solid matter with a compound represented by the general formula:R.sup.3.sub.a Si(OR.sup.4).sub.b (OR.sup.5).sub.cwherein R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 represent a hydrocarbon group, with the proviso that R.sup.5 is derived from an alcohol of the general formula R.sup.5 OH that develops aroma; and a, b and c are each an integer, or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: Polyalkoxysilylenolethers, for example, methyldimethoxyisopropenoxysilane, are provided and a method for making such silanes. The dialkoxysilylenolethers can be used as end-capping silanes for making noncorrosive RTV compositions.

Abstract: Silylated organic polymers which may be applied to textile materials to impart hydrophilic properties thereto are prepared by reacting polymeric organic acids with silylated aminofunctional polyethers. The resultant composition may then be crosslinked to impart durable hydrophilic properties to textile materials treated therewith.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel class of organosilicon compounds which are hydrogenalkenyloxysilanes represented by the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms and n is a number of zero, 1 or 2. The silane compounds are readily obtained by the dehydrochlorination reaction between a corresponding hydrogen-containing chlorosilane compound and an .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated aldehyde compound or a ketone compound in the presence of an acid acceptor. The compounds are useful as a modifying agent in the silicone technology and also serve as a curing agent.

Abstract: An improved method of preparing hydrolyzed alkyl silicate binders useful in manufacturing protective coatings, i.e., zinc-rich coatings, is described wherein the hydrolysis is catalyzed in the presence of a strong acid form ion exchange resin instead of a conventional acid catalyst.

Abstract: A fine granular silica is reacted chemically with a polyhydroxy alcohol by using an alkali catalyst and heating the mixture, thereby producing an organic hydroxy silicate compound which will react chemically with polycarboxylic acids, polycarboxylic anhydrides, vinyl monomers and polyisocyanates to produce resinous products.

Abstract: As novel compounds, orthosilicate esters having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a propylene glycol monoalkyl ether residue containing from 1 to 8 carbon atoms in the terminal alkyl group or is a tertiary alkyl group; each of R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is the same or different and is an ethylene or propylene glycol monoalkyl ether residue containing from 1 to 8 carbon atoms in the terminal alkyl group or is a tertiary alkyl group, provided that when R.sup.1 is a propylene glycol monoalkyl ether residue each of R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are also propylene glycol monoalkyl ether residues; the total number of carbon atoms in R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 being at least 15 and at least one of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 being a glycol monoalkyl ether residue. Also disclosed are hydraulic fluids containing the novel compounds.

Abstract: Compositions for protecting materials from growth of pestiferous organisms, and particularly for protecting marine surfaces from fouling organisms, are formed from precursors having the formula ##STR1## where m is from 1 to about 10, where each X is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl and alkoxyalkyl radicals containing less than about 6 carbon atoms and Y, where Y has the formula ##STR2## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, and aryl radicals, where R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 contain in combination up to about 18 carbon atoms. The ratio of the tin atoms to silicon atoms in the precursors is at least about 1:50. The precursors can be directly used as an additive for coatings. The precursors can also be used by subjecting them to hydrolysis and polycondensation to form an organotin substituted polysiloxane for use as an additive and a binder for coatings.