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Low density silicone foam

Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1987-10-26
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Granted: 1988-08-09
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Expires: 2007-10-26
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Abstract

Abstract Treated filler having surface nitrogen groups is added to silicone foam to reduce density.

Inventors

  • 👤 Frank J. Modic
  • 👤 Richard A. Striker

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 08:04
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08L; C08L83/00; C08L83/04; C08J; C08J9/00; C08J9/009; C08J2383/00; C08J2383/04

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 54
Claim 1
Independent Claim 280 words
A foamable composition comprising: (a) 100 parts by weight of a vinyl-containing polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR3## where R and R 1 are selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, such that the polymer contains from 0.0002 to 3% by weight vinyl and x varies such that the viscosity of the polymer varies from 100 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25° C.; (b) from 1 to 50 parts by weight of a hydride polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR4## where R 2 is selected from the group consisting of independently, hydrogen, alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, haloalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms and simultaneously, a single --O-- to form a cyclic polymer and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and fluoroalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, where the hydride polysiloxane has a hydrogen content varying from 0.3 to 1.6% by weight and z and y vary such that the polymer has a viscosity varying from 1 to 500 centipoise at 25° C.; (c) a hydroxyl source selected from the group consisting of water, organic alcohol, hydroxylated siloxane, and combinations thereof in an amount to provide a molar ratio of from about 0.02/1 to about 5/1 of hydroxyl radicals to silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms of component (b); (d) from about 1 to about 250 parts per million of platinum catalyst; and (e) a sufficient amount of surface treated filler having sufficient nitrogen on its surface to lower foam density.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 280 words
A foamable composition comprising: (a) 100 parts by weight of a vinyl-containing polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR3## where R and R 1 are selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, such that the polymer contains from 0.0002 to 3% by weight vinyl and x varies such that the viscosity of the polymer varies from 100 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25° C.; (b) from 1 to 50 parts by weight of a hydride polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR4## where R 2 is selected from the group consisting of independently, hydrogen, alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, haloalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms and simultaneously, a single --O-- to form a cyclic polymer and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and fluoroalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, where the hydride polysiloxane has a hydrogen content varying from 0.3 to 1.6% by weight and z and y vary such that the polymer has a viscosity varying from 1 to 500 centipoise at 25° C.; (c) a hydroxyl source selected from the group consisting of water, organic alcohol, hydroxylated siloxane, and combinations thereof in an amount to provide a molar ratio of from about 0.02/1 to about 5/1 of hydroxyl radicals to silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms of component (b); (d) from about 1 to about 250 parts per million of platinum catalyst; and (e) a sufficient amount of surface treated filler having sufficient nitrogen on its surface to lower foam density.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 19 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said vinyl-containing polysiloxane contains from about 0.001 to about 1% by weight vinyl.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 25 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said x varies such that the viscosity of the polymer varies from 2500 to 500,000 centipoise at 25° C.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 39 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein R and R 1 are selected from the class consisting of alkyl radicals of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals, vinyl radicals, and halogenated hydrocarbon radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 23 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein R is vinyl and R 1 is selected from the group consisting of methyl, phenyl, and 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 16 words
The composition of claim 1 which contains from 5 to 30 parts by weight component (b).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 21 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said hydride polysiloxane has a viscosity between about 5 and 100 centipoise at 25° C.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 27 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said hydroxyl source is selected from the group consisting of water and combinations of water with organic alcohol or hydroxylated siloxane.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 28 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said hydroxyl source is selected from the group consisting of hydroxylated siloxane and combinations of hydroxylated siloxane with water or organic alcohol.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 24 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said hydroxylated siloxane has an average of from greater than 1 to 2.5 silicon-bonded hydroxyl radicals per molecule.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 22 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said organic alcohol is a substituted or unsubstituted alcohol having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 25 words
The composition of claim 11 wherein organic alcohol is selected from the group consisting of ethanol, propanol, butanol, lauryl alcohol, octyl alcohol and ethylene glycol.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 19 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the ratio of hydroxyl radicals to hydride radicals varies between 0.02/1 and 1/1.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 17 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said treated filler has from 1 to 2000 ppm visible nitrogen.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 17 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said treated filler has from 25 to 250 ppm visible nitrogen.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 31 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said visible nitrogen content of said treat filler ranges on a weight basis from about 0.1 to about 7.0 ppm based on silicone polymer content.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 30 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said visible nitrogen content of said treated filler ranges on a weight basis from about 0.2 to 5.0 ppm based on silicone polymer content.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 31 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said visible nitrogen content of said treated filler ranges from a weight ratio of about 0.003/1 to a ratio of 0.180/1 relative to platinum metal.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 30 words
The composition of claim 10 wherein said visible nitrogen content of said treated filler ranges from a weight ratio of 0.006 to a ratio of 0.12 relative to platinum metal.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 57 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said filler is treated with an amine of the formula: NR.sub.3.sup.4 where R 4 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted aryl of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and a substituted or unsubstituted silyl.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 14 words
The composition of claim 20 wherein said filler is heat treated with said amine.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 23 words
The composition of claim 21 wherein said heat treatment is performed at from 100° C. to 200° C. for up to 24 hours.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 50 words
The composition of claim 20 wherein at most R 4 is hydroxy and at least one R 4 is selected from the group consisting of substituted alkyl of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted aryl of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms and substituted or unsubstituted silyl.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 18 words
The composition of claim 20 wherein said substituted or unsubstituted silyl is a substituted or unsubstituted silyl hydrocarbon.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim 21 words
The composition of claim 20 wherein said amine compound is selected from the group consisting of diethylhydroxylamine, isopropylamine, hexamethyldisilazane, and triethanolamine.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim 295 words
A foamable composition comprising: (a) 100 parts by weight of a vinyl-containing polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR5## where R and R 1 are selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, such that the polymer contains from 0.0002 to 3% by weight vinyl and x varies such that the viscosity of the polymer varies from 100 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25° C.; (b) from 1 to 50 parts by weight of a hydride polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR6## where R 2 is selected from the group consisting of, independently, hydrogen, alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, haloalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms and simultaneously, a single --O-- to form a cyclic polymer, and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and fluoroalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, where the hydride polysiloxane has a hydrogen content varying from 0.3 to 1.6% by weight and z and y vary such that the polymer has a viscosity varying from 1 to 500 centipoise at 25° C.; (c) a hydroxyl source selected from the group consisting of water, organic alcohol, hydroxylated siloxane, and combinations thereof in an amount to provide a molar ratio of from about 0.02/1 to about 5/1 of hydroxyl radicals to silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms of component (b); (d) from about 1 to about 250 parts per million of platinum catalyst; and (e) an amount of treated filler having visible nitrogen on its surface to supply a visible nitrogen content ranging on a weight basis from about 0.1 to 7.0 ppm based on silicone polymer.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim 295 words
A foamable composition comprising: (a) 100 parts by weight of a vinyl-containing polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR5## where R and R 1 are selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, such that the polymer contains from 0.0002 to 3% by weight vinyl and x varies such that the viscosity of the polymer varies from 100 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25° C.; (b) from 1 to 50 parts by weight of a hydride polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR6## where R 2 is selected from the group consisting of, independently, hydrogen, alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, haloalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms and simultaneously, a single --O-- to form a cyclic polymer, and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and fluoroalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, where the hydride polysiloxane has a hydrogen content varying from 0.3 to 1.6% by weight and z and y vary such that the polymer has a viscosity varying from 1 to 500 centipoise at 25° C.; (c) a hydroxyl source selected from the group consisting of water, organic alcohol, hydroxylated siloxane, and combinations thereof in an amount to provide a molar ratio of from about 0.02/1 to about 5/1 of hydroxyl radicals to silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms of component (b); (d) from about 1 to about 250 parts per million of platinum catalyst; and (e) an amount of treated filler having visible nitrogen on its surface to supply a visible nitrogen content ranging on a weight basis from about 0.1 to 7.0 ppm based on silicone polymer.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim 22 words
The foamable composition of claim 1 wherein said visible nitrogen content ranges on a weight basis from about 0.2 to about 5.0.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim 17 words
The composition of claim 26 wherein said treated filler has from 1 to 2000 ppm visible nitrogen.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim 17 words
The composition of claim 26 wherein said treated filler has from 25 to 250 ppm visible nitrogen.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim 57 words
The composition of claim 26 wherein said filler is treated with an amine of the formula: NR.sub.3.sup.4 where R 4 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted aryl of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and a substituted or unsubstituted silyl.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim 14 words
The composition of claim 30 wherein said filler is heat treated with said amine.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim 23 words
The composition of claim 31 wherein said heat treatment is performed at from 100° C. to 200° C. for up to 24 hours.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim 50 words
The composition of claim 30 wherein at most R 4 is hydroxy and at least one R 4 is selected from the group consisting of substituted alkyl of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted aryl of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms and substituted or unsubstituted silyl.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim 18 words
The composition of claim 30 wherein said substituted or unsubstituted silyl is a substituted or unsubstituted silyl hydrocarbon.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim 21 words
The composition of claim 30 wherein said amine compound is selected from the group consisting of diethylhydroxylamine, isopropylamine, hexamethyldisilazane, and triethanolamine.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim 298 words
A foamable composition comprising: (a) 100 parts by weight of a vinyl-containing polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR7## where R and R 1 are selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, such that the polymer contains from 0.0002 to 3% by weight vinyl and x varies such that the viscosity of the polymer varies from 100 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25° C.; (b) from 1 to 50 parts by weight of a hydride polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR8## where R 2 is selected from the group consisting of, independently, hydrogen, alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, haloalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms and simultaneously, a single --O-- to form a cyclic polymer, and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and fluoroalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, where the hydride polysiloxane has a hydrogen content varying from 0.3 to 1.6% by weight and z and y vary such that the polymer has a viscosity varying from 1 to 500 centipoise at 25° C.; (c) a hydroxyl source selected from the group consisting of water, organic alcohol, hydroxylated siloxane, and combinations thereof in an amount to provide a molar ratio of from about 0.02/1 to about 5/1 of hydroxyl radicals to silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms of component (b); (d) from about 1 to about 250 parts per million of platinum catalyst; and (e) an amount of treated filler having visible nitrogen on its surface to supply a visible nitrogen content of from a weight ratio of about 0.003/1 to a ratio of about 0.180/1 relative to platinum metal.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim 298 words
A foamable composition comprising: (a) 100 parts by weight of a vinyl-containing polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR7## where R and R 1 are selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, such that the polymer contains from 0.0002 to 3% by weight vinyl and x varies such that the viscosity of the polymer varies from 100 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25° C.; (b) from 1 to 50 parts by weight of a hydride polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR8## where R 2 is selected from the group consisting of, independently, hydrogen, alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, haloalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms and simultaneously, a single --O-- to form a cyclic polymer, and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and fluoroalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, where the hydride polysiloxane has a hydrogen content varying from 0.3 to 1.6% by weight and z and y vary such that the polymer has a viscosity varying from 1 to 500 centipoise at 25° C.; (c) a hydroxyl source selected from the group consisting of water, organic alcohol, hydroxylated siloxane, and combinations thereof in an amount to provide a molar ratio of from about 0.02/1 to about 5/1 of hydroxyl radicals to silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms of component (b); (d) from about 1 to about 250 parts per million of platinum catalyst; and (e) an amount of treated filler having visible nitrogen on its surface to supply a visible nitrogen content of from a weight ratio of about 0.003/1 to a ratio of about 0.180/1 relative to platinum metal.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim 29 words
The foamable composition of claim 29 wherein said visible nitrogen content ranges from a weight ratio of about 0.006/1 to a ratio of about 0.12/1 relative to platinum metal.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim 17 words
The composition of claim 36 wherein said treated filler has from 1 to 2000 ppm visible nitrogen.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim 17 words
The composition of claim 36 wherein said treated filler has from 25 to 250 ppm visible nitrogen.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim 57 words
The composition of claim 36 wherein said filler is treated with an amine of the formula: NR.sub.3.sup.4 where R 4 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted aryl of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and a substituted or unsubstituted silyl.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim 14 words
The composition of claim 40 wherein said filler is heat treated with said amine.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim 23 words
The composition of claim 41 wherein said heat treatment is performed at from 100° C. to 200° C. for up to 24 hours.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim 50 words
The composition of claim 40 wherein at most R 4 is hydroxy and at least one R 4 is selected from the group consisting of substituted alkyl of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted aryl of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms and substituted or unsubstituted silyl.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim 18 words
The composition of claim 40 wherein said substituted or unsubstituted silyl is a substituted or unsubstituted silyl hydrocarbon.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim 21 words
The composition of claim 40 wherein said amine compound is selected from the group consisting of diethylhydroxylamine, isopropylamine, hexamethyldisilazane, and triethanolamine.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim 282 words
A foamable composition consisting essentially of: (a) 100 parts by weight of a vinyl-containing polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR9## where R and R 1 are selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, such that the polymer contains from 0.0002 to 3% by weight vinyl and x varies such that the viscosity of the polymer varies from 100 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25° C.; (b) from 1 to 50 parts by weight of a hydride polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR10## where R 2 is selected from the group consisting of independently, hydrogen, alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, haloalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms and simultaneously, a single --O-- to form a cyclic polymer and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and fluoroalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, where the hydride polysiloxane has a hydrogen content varying from 0.3 to 1.6% by weight and z and y vary such that the polymer has a viscosity varying from 1 to 500 centipoise at 25° C.; (c) a hydroxyl source selected from the group consisting of water, organic alcohol, hydroxylated siloxane, and combinations thereof in an amount to provide a molar ratio of from about 0.02/1 to about 5/1 of hydroxyl radicals to silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms of component (b); (d) from about 1 to about 250 parts per million of platinum catalyst; and (e) a sufficient amount of surface treated filler having sufficient nitrogen on its surface to lower foam density.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim 282 words
A foamable composition consisting essentially of: (a) 100 parts by weight of a vinyl-containing polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR9## where R and R 1 are selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, such that the polymer contains from 0.0002 to 3% by weight vinyl and x varies such that the viscosity of the polymer varies from 100 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25° C.; (b) from 1 to 50 parts by weight of a hydride polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR10## where R 2 is selected from the group consisting of independently, hydrogen, alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, haloalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms and simultaneously, a single --O-- to form a cyclic polymer and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and fluoroalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, where the hydride polysiloxane has a hydrogen content varying from 0.3 to 1.6% by weight and z and y vary such that the polymer has a viscosity varying from 1 to 500 centipoise at 25° C.; (c) a hydroxyl source selected from the group consisting of water, organic alcohol, hydroxylated siloxane, and combinations thereof in an amount to provide a molar ratio of from about 0.02/1 to about 5/1 of hydroxyl radicals to silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms of component (b); (d) from about 1 to about 250 parts per million of platinum catalyst; and (e) a sufficient amount of surface treated filler having sufficient nitrogen on its surface to lower foam density.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim 297 words
A foamable composition consisting essentially of: (a) 100 parts by weight of a vinyl-containing polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR11## where R and R 1 are selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, such that the polymer contains from 0.0002 to 3% by weight vinyl and x varies such that the viscosity of the polymer varies from 100 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25° C.; (b) from 1 to 50 parts by weight of a hydride polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR12## where R 2 is selected from the group consisting of, independently, hydrogen, alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, haloalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms and simultaneously, a single --O-- to form a cyclic polymer, and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and fluoroalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, where the hydride polysiloxane has a hydrogen content varying from 0.3 to 1.6% by weight and z and y vary such that the polymer has a viscosity varying from 1 to 500 centipoise at 25° C.; (c) a hydroxyl source selected from the group consisting of water, organic alcohol, hydroxylated siloxane, and combinations thereof in an amount to provide a molar ratio of from about 0.02/1 to about 5/1 of hydroxyl radicals to silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms of component (b); (d) from about 1 to about 250 parts per million of platinum catalyst; and (e) an amount of treated filler having visible nitrogen on its surface to supply a visible nitrogen content ranging on a weight basis from about 0.1 to 7.0 ppm based on silicone polymer.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim 297 words
A foamable composition consisting essentially of: (a) 100 parts by weight of a vinyl-containing polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR11## where R and R 1 are selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, such that the polymer contains from 0.0002 to 3% by weight vinyl and x varies such that the viscosity of the polymer varies from 100 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25° C.; (b) from 1 to 50 parts by weight of a hydride polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR12## where R 2 is selected from the group consisting of, independently, hydrogen, alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, haloalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms and simultaneously, a single --O-- to form a cyclic polymer, and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and fluoroalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, where the hydride polysiloxane has a hydrogen content varying from 0.3 to 1.6% by weight and z and y vary such that the polymer has a viscosity varying from 1 to 500 centipoise at 25° C.; (c) a hydroxyl source selected from the group consisting of water, organic alcohol, hydroxylated siloxane, and combinations thereof in an amount to provide a molar ratio of from about 0.02/1 to about 5/1 of hydroxyl radicals to silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms of component (b); (d) from about 1 to about 250 parts per million of platinum catalyst; and (e) an amount of treated filler having visible nitrogen on its surface to supply a visible nitrogen content ranging on a weight basis from about 0.1 to 7.0 ppm based on silicone polymer.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim 300 words
A foamable composition consisting essentially of: (a) 100 parts by weight of a vinyl-containing polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR13## where R and R 1 are selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, such that the polymer contains from 0.0002 to 3% by weight vinyl and x varies such that the viscosity of the polymer varies from 100 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25° C.; (b) from 1 to 50 parts by weight of a hydride polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR14## where R 2 is selected from the group consisting of, independently, hydrogen, alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, haloalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms and simultaneously, a single --O-- to form a cyclic polymer, and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and fluoroalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, where the hydride polysiloxane has a hydrogen content varying from 0.3 to 1.6% by weight and z and y vary such that the polymer has a viscosity varying from 1 to 500 centipoise at 25° C.; (c) a hydroxyl source selected from the group consisting of water, organic alcohol, hydroxylated siloxane, and combinations thereof in an amount to provide a molar ratio of from about 0.02/1 to about 5/1 of hydroxyl radicals to silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms of component (b); (d) from about 1 to about 250 parts per million of platinum catalyst; and (e) an amount of treated filler having visible nitrogen on its surface to supply a visible nitrogen content of from a weight ratio of about 0.003/1 to a ratio of about 0.180/1 relative to platinum metal.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim 300 words
A foamable composition consisting essentially of: (a) 100 parts by weight of a vinyl-containing polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR13## where R and R 1 are selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, such that the polymer contains from 0.0002 to 3% by weight vinyl and x varies such that the viscosity of the polymer varies from 100 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25° C.; (b) from 1 to 50 parts by weight of a hydride polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR14## where R 2 is selected from the group consisting of, independently, hydrogen, alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, haloalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms and simultaneously, a single --O-- to form a cyclic polymer, and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl radicals of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and fluoroalkyl radicals of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, where the hydride polysiloxane has a hydrogen content varying from 0.3 to 1.6% by weight and z and y vary such that the polymer has a viscosity varying from 1 to 500 centipoise at 25° C.; (c) a hydroxyl source selected from the group consisting of water, organic alcohol, hydroxylated siloxane, and combinations thereof in an amount to provide a molar ratio of from about 0.02/1 to about 5/1 of hydroxyl radicals to silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms of component (b); (d) from about 1 to about 250 parts per million of platinum catalyst; and (e) an amount of treated filler having visible nitrogen on its surface to supply a visible nitrogen content of from a weight ratio of about 0.003/1 to a ratio of about 0.180/1 relative to platinum metal.

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