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Flame retardant organosilicon polymer composition, process for making same, and article produced therefrom
Assignee: SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY OF RESEARCH FOUNDATION
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Filing: 1992-02-21
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Granted: 1994-03-29
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Expires: 2012-02-21
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed are flame retardant organosilicon compositions, wherein the organosilicon compositions comprise residues derived from (a) polycyclic polyene compounds and (b) residues derived from cyclic polysiloxanes, tetrahedral siloxysilanes and linear poly(organohydrosiloxane)s. Preferably the compositions contain flame retardants, such as a phosphorus containing or halogen containing flame retardant, which may be microencapsulated. Also disclosed are processes for making such compositions and articles made from such compositions.
Inventors
- 👤 Laura M. Babcock
- 👤 John K. Bard
- 👤 Raymond T. Leibfried, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
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2026-11-06 04:46
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08L; C08L83/00; C08L83/04; C08L83/14; C08K; C08K5/00; C08K5/0008; C08K5/0066; H; H05; H05K; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/03; H05K1/0313; H05K1/0353; H05K1/0373; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24802; Y10T428/24917; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2913; Y10T428/2933; Y10T428/2962; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31652; Y10T428/31663
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 41
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
An organosilicon composition comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of an organosilicon polymer and an organosilicon prepolymer, wherein the organosilicon polymer or prepolymer comprises residues of at least one silicon-containing compound and at least one polycyclic polyene compound linked through carbon to silicon bonds, wherein the silicon-containing compound comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of: A. cyclic polysiloxane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; B. tetrahedral siloxysilane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; and C. linear poly(organohydrosiloxane) polymers containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups, wherein the polycyclic polyene compound contains at least two hydrosilation reactive carbon-carbon double bonds; wherein at least a substantial portion of at least one member selected from the group consisting of the silicon-containing compound and the polycyclic polyene compound has more than two reactive sites; wherein the composition further comprises at least one flame retardant composition which comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of halogen containing compounds and halogen containing residues; and wherein 5 inch by 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch crosslinked polymer specimens of the organosilicon composition exhibit flammability characteristics which meet the criteria for the UL94V-1 rating according to Underwriters Laboratories Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials UL94 Vertical Burn Test.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
An organosilicon composition comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of an organosilicon polymer and an organosilicon prepolymer, wherein the organosilicon polymer or prepolymer comprises residues of at least one silicon-containing compound and at least one polycyclic polyene compound linked through carbon to silicon bonds, wherein the silicon-containing compound comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of: A. cyclic polysiloxane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; B. tetrahedral siloxysilane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; and C. linear poly(organohydrosiloxane) polymers containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups, wherein the polycyclic polyene compound contains at least two hydrosilation reactive carbon-carbon double bonds; wherein at least a substantial portion of at least one member selected from the group consisting of the silicon-containing compound and the polycyclic polyene compound has more than two reactive sites; wherein the composition further comprises at least one flame retardant composition which comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of halogen containing compounds and halogen containing residues; and wherein 5 inch by 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch crosslinked polymer specimens of the organosilicon composition exhibit flammability characteristics which meet the criteria for the UL94V-1 rating according to Underwriters Laboratories Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials UL94 Vertical Burn Test.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
An organosilicon composition as described in claim 1, wherein the flame retardant composition comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of halogen containing compounds.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An organosilicon composition as described in claim 1, wherein the flame retardant composition comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of halogen containing residues.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An organosilicon composition as described in claim 1, wherein the flame retardant composition comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of bromine containing compounds.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
An organosilicon composition as described in claim 1, wherein the flame retardant composition comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of bromine containing residues.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
An organosilicon composition as described in claim 1, wherein the flame retardant composition comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of chlorine containing compounds.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
An organosilicon composition as described in claim 1, wherein the flame retardant composition comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of chlorine containing residues.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
A composition as described in claim 1, wherein the flame retardant comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of brominated diphenyl oxides, brominated polystyrenes, brominated bisphenol A's, hexachlorocyclopentadiene derivatives, and residues of hexachlorocyclopentadienes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
A composition as claimed in claim 8, wherein the crosslinked polymer specimens of the organosilicon composition exhibit flammability characteristics which meet the UL94V-0 rating according to Underwriters Laboratories Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials UL94 Vertical Burn Test.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
A composition as described in claim 1, wherein the polycyclic polyene compound contains two hydrosilation reactive carbon-carbon double bonds in its rings.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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A composition as claimed in claim 10, wherein the polycyclic polyene compound contains at least two chemically distinguishable carbon-carbon double bonds in its rings.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
A composition as described in claim 1, wherein the polycyclic polyene is selected from the group consisting of dicyclopentadiene, tricyclopentadiene, norbornadiene dimer, bicycloheptadiene, dimethanohexahydronaphthalene, and methyl dicyclopentadiene, and the silicon containing compound is a cyclic polysiloxane.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
A composition as described in claim 1, wherein the crosslinked polymer specimens of the organosilicon composition exhibit flammability characteristics which meet the UL94V-0 rating according to Underwriters Laboratories Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials UL94 Vertical Burn Test.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
A composition as described in claim 1, wherein the flame retardant comprises a microencapsulated bromine containing flame retardant.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
42 words
A composition as described in claim 14, wherein the flame retardant is microencapsulated in at least one member selected from the group consisting of gelatins, waxes, cellulose derivatives, epoxies, acrylates, nylons, urethanes, urea formaldehyde resorcinol resins, and melamine-, urea- and phenol-formaldehyde resins.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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A composition as described in claim 15, wherein the flame retardant comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of brominated alkyls, brominated diphenyl oxides, brominated polystyrenes, brominated bisphenol A's.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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A composition as described in claim 16, wherein the composition further comprises a flame retardant synergist comprising a metal oxide.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
64 words
A composition as described in claim 17, wherein the flame retardant synergist comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of antimony oxide, sodium antimonate, zinc borate, zinc stannate, iron oxide, and titanium dioxide, and wherein the synergist is present in an amount of from about 0.5 weight percent to about 8 weight percent based on the weight of the flame retardant.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
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A composition of matter as described in claim 1, wherein the ratio of hydrosilation reactive carbon-carbon double bonds in the polycyclic polyene compound and the flame retardant to hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups in the silicon containing compound and the flame retardant is in the range of from about 0.5:1 up to about 1.8:1, and the composition comprises the flame retardant in an amount of from about 2 weight percent to about 90 weight percent, based on the overall weight of the composition.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
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A composition of matter as described in claim 1, wherein the ratio of hydrosilation reactive carbon-carbon double bonds in the polycyclic polyene compound and the flame retardant to hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups in the silicon containing compound and the flame retardant is in the range of from about 0.6:1 to about 1.3:1, and the composition comprises the flame retardant in an amount of from about 2 weight percent to about 50 weight percent, based on the weight of the composition.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
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A composition of matter as described in claim 1, wherein the ratio of hydrosilation reactive carbon-carbon double bonds in the polycyclic polyene and the flame retardant to hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups in the silicon containing compound and the flame retardant is in the range of from about 0.8:1 to about 1.1:1, and the composition comprises the flame retardant in an amount of from about 3 weight percent to about 35 weight percent, based on the weight of the composition.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
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A composition as described in claim 1, wherein the composition comprises up to 90%, by weight of the composition, of at least one filler.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
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A composition as claimed in claim 22, wherein the filler is selected from the group consisting of carbon black, vermiculite, mica, wollastonite, calcium carbonate, silica, fused silica, fumed silica, synthetic silica, glass spheres, glass beads, ground glass, waste glass and glass fibers.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
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Organosilicon composition comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of an organosilicon polymer and an organosilicon prepolymer, wherein the organosilicon polymer or prepolymer comprises residues of at least one silicon-containing compound and at least one polycyclic polyene compound linked through carbon to silicon bonds, wherein the silicon-containing compound comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of: A. cyclic polysiloxane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; B. tetrahedral siloxysilane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; and C. linear poly(organohydrosiloxane) polymers containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups, wherein the polycyclic polyene compound contains at least two hydrosilation reactive carbon-carbon double bonds; wherein at least a substantial portion of at least one member selected from the group consisting of the silicon-containing compound and the polycyclic polyene compound has more than two reactive sites; wherein the composition further comprises at least one flame retardant composition which comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of halogen containing compounds and halogen containing residues; and wherein 5 inch by 1/2 inch by 1/8 inch crosslinked polymer specimens of the organosilicon composition exhibit flammability characteristics which meet the criteria for the UL94V-1 rating according to Underwriters Laboratories Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials UL94 Vertical Burn Test.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
216 words
Organosilicon composition comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of an organosilicon polymer and an organosilicon prepolymer, wherein the organosilicon polymer or prepolymer comprises residues of at least one silicon-containing compound and at least one polycyclic polyene compound linked through carbon to silicon bonds, wherein the silicon-containing compound comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of: A. cyclic polysiloxane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; B. tetrahedral siloxysilane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; and C. linear poly(organohydrosiloxane) polymers containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups, wherein the polycyclic polyene compound contains at least two hydrosilation reactive carbon-carbon double bonds; wherein at least a substantial portion of at least one member selected from the group consisting of the silicon-containing compound and the polycyclic polyene compound has more than two reactive sites; wherein the composition further comprises at least one flame retardant composition which comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of halogen containing compounds and halogen containing residues; and wherein 5 inch by 1/2 inch by 1/8 inch crosslinked polymer specimens of the organosilicon composition exhibit flammability characteristics which meet the criteria for the UL94V-1 rating according to Underwriters Laboratories Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials UL94 Vertical Burn Test.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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A composition as described in claim 24, wherein the crosslinked polymer specimens of the organosilicon composition exhibit flammability characteristics which meet the UL94V-0 rating according to Underwriters Laboratories Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials UL94 Vertical Burn Test.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
217 words
An organosilicon composition comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of an organosilicon polymer and an organosilicon prepolymer, wherein the organosilicon polymer or prepolymer comprises residues of at least one silicon-containing compound and at least one polycyclic polyene compound linked through carbon to silicon bonds, wherein the silicon-containing compound comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of: A. cyclic polysiloxane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; B. tetrahedral siloxysilane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; and C. linear poly(organohydrosiloxane) polymers containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups, wherein the polycyclic polyene compound contains at least two hydrosilation reactive carbon-carbon double bonds; wherein at least a substantial portion of at least one member selected from the group consisting of the silicon-containing compound and the polycyclic polyene compound has more than two reactive sites; wherein the composition further comprises at least one flame retardant composition which comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of halogen containing compounds and halogen containing residues; and wherein 5 inch by 1/2 inch by 2 mils crosslinked polymer specimens of the organosilicon composition exhibit flammability characteristics which meet the criteria for the UL94V-1 rating according to Underwriters Laboratories Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials UL94 Vertical Burn Test.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
217 words
An organosilicon composition comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of an organosilicon polymer and an organosilicon prepolymer, wherein the organosilicon polymer or prepolymer comprises residues of at least one silicon-containing compound and at least one polycyclic polyene compound linked through carbon to silicon bonds, wherein the silicon-containing compound comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of: A. cyclic polysiloxane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; B. tetrahedral siloxysilane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; and C. linear poly(organohydrosiloxane) polymers containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups, wherein the polycyclic polyene compound contains at least two hydrosilation reactive carbon-carbon double bonds; wherein at least a substantial portion of at least one member selected from the group consisting of the silicon-containing compound and the polycyclic polyene compound has more than two reactive sites; wherein the composition further comprises at least one flame retardant composition which comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of halogen containing compounds and halogen containing residues; and wherein 5 inch by 1/2 inch by 2 mils crosslinked polymer specimens of the organosilicon composition exhibit flammability characteristics which meet the criteria for the UL94V-1 rating according to Underwriters Laboratories Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials UL94 Vertical Burn Test.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
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A composition as described in claim 26, wherein the crosslinked polymer specimens of the organosilicon composition exhibit flammability characteristics which meet the UL94V-0 rating according to Underwriters Laboratories Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials UL94 Vertical Burn Test.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
176 words
An organosilicon composition comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of an organosilicon polymer and an organosilicon prepolymer, wherein the organosilicon polymer or prepolymer comprises residues of at least one silicon-containing compound and at least one polycyclic polyene compound linked through carbon to silicon bonds, wherein the silicon-containing compound comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of: A. cyclic polysiloxane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; B. tetrahedral siloxysilane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; and C. linear poly(organohydrosiloxane) polymers containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; wherein the polycyclic polyene compound contains at least two hydrosilation reactive carbon-carbon double bonds; wherein at least a substantial portion of at least one member selected from the group consisting of the silicon compound and the polycyclic polyene compound has more than two reactive sites; and wherein the composition further comprises at least one flame retardant composition which comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of halogen containing compounds and halogen containing residues.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
176 words
An organosilicon composition comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of an organosilicon polymer and an organosilicon prepolymer, wherein the organosilicon polymer or prepolymer comprises residues of at least one silicon-containing compound and at least one polycyclic polyene compound linked through carbon to silicon bonds, wherein the silicon-containing compound comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of: A. cyclic polysiloxane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; B. tetrahedral siloxysilane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; and C. linear poly(organohydrosiloxane) polymers containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; wherein the polycyclic polyene compound contains at least two hydrosilation reactive carbon-carbon double bonds; wherein at least a substantial portion of at least one member selected from the group consisting of the silicon compound and the polycyclic polyene compound has more than two reactive sites; and wherein the composition further comprises at least one flame retardant composition which comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of halogen containing compounds and halogen containing residues.
Claim 33
Independent Claim
191 words
A method for making a flame retardant organosilicon composition, the method comprising the steps of: A. providing at least one silicon-containing compound wherein the silicon-containing compound comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of: i. cyclic polysiloxane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; ii. tetrahedral siloxysilane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; and iii. linear poly(organohydrosiloxane) polymers containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; B. providing at least one polycyclic polyene monomer having at least two non-aromatic hydrosilation reactive carbon-carbon double bonds; C. providing at least one flame retardant compound composition which comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of halogen containing compounds and halogen containing residues; D. reacting the at least one silicon-containing compound and the at least one polycyclic polyene monomer in the presence of a hydrosilation catalyst, so that an organosilicon crosslinkable prepolymer or crosslinked polymer is formed; wherein at least a substantial portion of at least one member selected from the group consisting of the at least one silicon-containing compound and the at least one polycyclic polyene monomer, has more than two reactive sites.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
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A method for making a flame retardant organosilicon composition, the method comprising the steps of: A. providing at least one silicon-containing compound wherein the silicon-containing compound comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of: i. cyclic polysiloxane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; ii. tetrahedral siloxysilane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; and iii. linear poly(organohydrosiloxane) polymers containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; B. providing at least one polycyclic polyene monomer having at least two non-aromatic hydrosilation reactive carbon-carbon double bonds; C. providing at least one flame retardant compound composition which comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of halogen containing compounds and halogen containing residues; D. reacting the at least one silicon-containing compound and the at least one polycyclic polyene monomer in the presence of a hydrosilation catalyst, so that an organosilicon crosslinkable prepolymer or crosslinked polymer is formed; wherein at least a substantial portion of at least one member selected from the group consisting of the at least one silicon-containing compound and the at least one polycyclic polyene monomer, has more than two reactive sites.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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A method as described in claim 29, wherein the polycyclic polyene monomer is reacted with the silicon-containing compound so that a prepolymer is produced, followed by the addition of at least one member selected from the group consisting of a reactive flame retardant composition and a nonreactive flame retardant compound to the prepolymer, followed by polymerization of the prepolymer so that a crosslinked organosilicon polymer is formed.
Claim 36
Independent Claim
253 words
A method for making a flame retardant, crosslinked organosilicon composition, the method comprising the steps of: (1) providing a crosslinkable organosilicon prepolymer comprising residues of at least one silicon-containing compound and at least one polycyclic polyene compound linked through carbon to silicon bonds, when the silicon-containing compound comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of: A. cyclic polysiloxane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; B. tetrahedral siloxysilane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; and C. linear poly(organohydrosiloxane) polymers containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups, wherein the polycyclic polyene compound contains at least two hydrosilation reactive carbon-carbon double bonds; wherein at least a substantial portion of at least one member selected from the group consisting of the silicon-containing compound and the polycyclic polyene compound has more than two reactive sites; and wherein about 30% to about 70% of the hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups are reacted; (2) providing a flame retardant composition which comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of halogen containing compounds and halogen containing residues; (3) mixing the crosslinkable organosilicon prepolymer and the flame retardant composition; and (4) curing the organosilicon prepolymer in the presence of a hydrosilation catalyst to form a crosslinked organosilicon composition; and wherein 5 inch by 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch polymer specimens of the crosslinked organosilicon composition exhibit flammability characteristics which meet the criteria for the UL94 V-1 rating according to Underwriters Laboratories Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials UL94 Vertical Burn Test.
Claim 37
Independent Claim
253 words
A method for making a flame retardant, crosslinked organosilicon composition, the method comprising the steps of: (1) providing a crosslinkable organosilicon prepolymer comprising residues of at least one silicon-containing compound and at least one polycyclic polyene compound linked through carbon to silicon bonds, when the silicon-containing compound comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of: A. cyclic polysiloxane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; B. tetrahedral siloxysilane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; and C. linear poly(organohydrosiloxane) polymers containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups, wherein the polycyclic polyene compound contains at least two hydrosilation reactive carbon-carbon double bonds; wherein at least a substantial portion of at least one member selected from the group consisting of the silicon-containing compound and the polycyclic polyene compound has more than two reactive sites; and wherein about 30% to about 70% of the hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups are reacted; (2) providing a flame retardant composition which comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of halogen containing compounds and halogen containing residues; (3) mixing the crosslinkable organosilicon prepolymer and the flame retardant composition; and (4) curing the organosilicon prepolymer in the presence of a hydrosilation catalyst to form a crosslinked organosilicon composition; and wherein 5 inch by 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch polymer specimens of the crosslinked organosilicon composition exhibit flammability characteristics which meet the criteria for the UL94 V-1 rating according to Underwriters Laboratories Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials UL94 Vertical Burn Test.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
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A method as claimed in claim 31, wherein the crosslinked polymer specimens of the organosilicon composition exhibit flammability characteristics which meet the UL94V-0 rating according to Underwriters Laboratories Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials UL94 Vertical Burn Test.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
217 words
An organosilicon composition comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of an organosilicon polymer and an organosilicon prepolymer, wherein the organosilicon polymer or prepolymer comprises residues of at least one silicon-containing compound and at least one polycyclic polyene compound linked through carbon to silicon bonds, wherein the silicon-containing compound comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of: A. cyclic polysiloxane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; B. tetrahedral siloxysilane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; and C. linear poly(organohydrosiloxane) polymers containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups, wherein the polycyclic polyene compound contains at least two hydrosilation reactive carbon-carbon double bonds; wherein at least a substantial portion of at least one member selected from the group consisting of the silicon-containing compound and the polycyclic polyene compound has more than two reactive sites; wherein the composition further comprises at least one flame retardant composition which comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of halogen containing compounds and halogen containing residues; and wherein 5 inch by 1/2 inch by 1/16 inch crosslinked polymer specimens of the organosilicon composition exhibit flammability characteristics which meet the criteria for the UL94V-1 rating according to Underwriters Laboratories Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials UL94 Vertical Burn Test.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
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An organosilicon composition comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of an organosilicon polymer and an organosilicon prepolymer, wherein the organosilicon polymer or prepolymer comprises residues of at least one silicon-containing compound and at least one polycyclic polyene compound linked through carbon to silicon bonds, wherein the silicon-containing compound comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of: A. cyclic polysiloxane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; B. tetrahedral siloxysilane compounds containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups; and C. linear poly(organohydrosiloxane) polymers containing at least two hydrosilation reactive .tbd.SiH groups, wherein the polycyclic polyene compound contains at least two hydrosilation reactive carbon-carbon double bonds; wherein at least a substantial portion of at least one member selected from the group consisting of the silicon-containing compound and the polycyclic polyene compound has more than two reactive sites; wherein the composition further comprises at least one flame retardant composition which comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of halogen containing compounds and halogen containing residues; and wherein 5 inch by 1/2 inch by 1/16 inch crosslinked polymer specimens of the organosilicon composition exhibit flammability characteristics which meet the criteria for the UL94V-1 rating according to Underwriters Laboratories Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials UL94 Vertical Burn Test.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
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A composition as claimed in claim 33, wherein the crosslinked polymer specimens of the organosilicon composition exhibit flammability characteristics which meet the UL94V-0 rating according to Underwriters Laboratories Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials UL94 Vertical Burn Test.
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