US5654362A
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Silicone oils and solvents thickened by silicone elastomers
Assignee: Dow Silicones Corp
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Filing: 1996-03-20
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Granted: 1997-08-05
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Expires: 2016-03-20
Abstract
Abstract Silicone gels are made by reacting an .tbd.Si--H containing polysiloxane with an alpha, omega-diene. The reaction is conducted in the presence of a platinum catalyst and in the presence of a low molecular weight silicone oil. The reaction is continued until a gel is formed by crosslinking and addition of .tbd.Si--H across double bonds in the alpha, omega-diene. The silicone gel can then be crumbled into a silicone powder using mechanical force. When additional amounts of low molecular weight silicone oil are added to the gel, and the silicone oil and the gel are subjected to shear force, a silicone paste can be formed.
Inventors
- 👤 William James Schulz, Jr.
- 👤 Shizhong Zhahg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-01 07:38
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08J; C08J3/00; C08J3/02; C08J3/09; C08L; C08L83/00; C08L83/04; C08L83/14; C08G; C08G77/00; C08G77/04; C08G77/12; C08G77/20; C08G77/70; C08J2383/00; C08J2383/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A method of thickening solvents comprising reacting (A) an .tbd.Si--H containing polysiloxane of formula R 3 SiO(R' 2 SiO) a (R"HSiO) b SiR 3 and optionally an .tbd.Si--H containing polysiloxane of formula HR 2 SiO(R' 2 SiO) c SiR 2 H or formula HR 2 SiO(R' 2 SiO) a (R"HSiO) b SiR 2 H where R, R', and R" are alkyl groups of 1-6 carbon atoms; a is 0-250; b is 1-250; and c is 0-250; with (B) an alpha, omega-diene as only the unsaturated hydrocarbon of formula CH 2 ═CH(CH 2 ) x CH═CH 2 where x is 1-20; conducting the reaction in the presence of a platinum catalyst and (C) a solvent selected from the group consisting of (i) organic compounds, (ii) compounds containing a silicon atom, (iii) mixtures of organic compounds, (iv) mixtures of compounds containing a silicon atom, and (v) mixtures of organic compounds and compounds containing a silicon atom; and continuing the reaction until a gel is formed by crosslinking and addition of .tbd.Si--H across double bonds in the alpha, omega-diene.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
176 words
A method of thickening solvents comprising reacting (A) an .tbd.Si--H containing polysiloxane of formula R 3 SiO(R' 2 SiO) a (R"HSiO) b SiR 3 and optionally an .tbd.Si--H containing polysiloxane of formula HR 2 SiO(R' 2 SiO) c SiR 2 H or formula HR 2 SiO(R' 2 SiO) a (R"HSiO) b SiR 2 H where R, R', and R" are alkyl groups of 1-6 carbon atoms; a is 0-250; b is 1-250; and c is 0-250; with (B) an alpha, omega-diene as only the unsaturated hydrocarbon of formula CH 2 ═CH(CH 2 ) x CH═CH 2 where x is 1-20; conducting the reaction in the presence of a platinum catalyst and (C) a solvent selected from the group consisting of (i) organic compounds, (ii) compounds containing a silicon atom, (iii) mixtures of organic compounds, (iv) mixtures of compounds containing a silicon atom, and (v) mixtures of organic compounds and compounds containing a silicon atom; and continuing the reaction until a gel is formed by crosslinking and addition of .tbd.Si--H across double bonds in the alpha, omega-diene.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method according to claim 1 including the further steps of adding additional solvent to the gel, and subjecting the solvent and the gel to shear force until a paste is formed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method according to claim 1 including the further step of using mechanical force to crumble the gel until a powder is obtained.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
A gel prepared according to the method in claim 1.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
A paste prepared according to the method in claim 2.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
A powder prepared according to the method in claim 3.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
182 words
A method of thickening silicone oils to gel-like consistency comprising reacting (A) an .tbd.Si--H containing polysiloxane of formula R 3 SiO(R' 2 SiO) a (R"HSiO) b SiR 3 and optionally an .tbd.Si--H containing polysiloxane of formula HR 2 SiO(R' 2 SiO) c SiR 2 H or formula HR 2 SiO(R' 2 SiO) a (R"HSiO) b SiR 2 H where R, R', and R" are alkyl groups of 1-6 carbon atoms; a is 0-250; b is 1-250; and c is 0-250; with (B) an alpha, omega-diene as the only unsaturated hydrocarbon of formula CH 2 ═CH(CH 2 ) x CH═CH 2 where x is 1-20; conducting the reaction in the presence of a platinum catalyst and (C) a silicone oil of formula R 1 3 SiO(R 1 2 SiO) y SiR 1 3 or (R 1 2 SiO) z where R 1 is an alkyl group of 1-20 carbon atoms or an aryl radical, y is 0-375, and z is 3-9; and continuing the reaction until a gel is formed by crosslinking and addition of .tbd.Si--H across double bonds in the alpha, omega-diene.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
182 words
A method of thickening silicone oils to gel-like consistency comprising reacting (A) an .tbd.Si--H containing polysiloxane of formula R 3 SiO(R' 2 SiO) a (R"HSiO) b SiR 3 and optionally an .tbd.Si--H containing polysiloxane of formula HR 2 SiO(R' 2 SiO) c SiR 2 H or formula HR 2 SiO(R' 2 SiO) a (R"HSiO) b SiR 2 H where R, R', and R" are alkyl groups of 1-6 carbon atoms; a is 0-250; b is 1-250; and c is 0-250; with (B) an alpha, omega-diene as the only unsaturated hydrocarbon of formula CH 2 ═CH(CH 2 ) x CH═CH 2 where x is 1-20; conducting the reaction in the presence of a platinum catalyst and (C) a silicone oil of formula R 1 3 SiO(R 1 2 SiO) y SiR 1 3 or (R 1 2 SiO) z where R 1 is an alkyl group of 1-20 carbon atoms or an aryl radical, y is 0-375, and z is 3-9; and continuing the reaction until a gel is formed by crosslinking and addition of .tbd.Si--H across double bonds in the alpha, omega-diene.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method according to claim 7 including the further steps of adding additional solvent to the gel, and subjecting the solvent and the gel to shear force until a paste is formed.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method according to claim 7 including the further step of using mechanical force to crumble the gel until a powder is obtained.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
10 words
A gel prepared according to the method in claim 7.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
10 words
A paste prepared according to the method in claim 8.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
10 words
A powder prepared according to the method in claim 9.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
91 words
A product containing the gel of claim 10 selected from the group consisting of antiperspirants, deodorants, skin creams, skin care lotions, moisturizers, ache removers, wrinkle removers, facial cleansers, bath oils, perfumes, colognes, sachets, sunscreens, pre-shave lotions, after-shave lotions, liquid soaps, shaving soaps, shaving lathers, hair shampoos, hair conditioners, hair sprays, mousses, permanents, depilatories, cuticle coats, make-ups, color cosmetics, foundations, blushes, lipsticks, lip balms, eyeliners, mascaras, oil removers, cosmetic removers, delivery systems for oil and water soluble substances, and powders; including products in the form of sticks, gels, lotions, aerosols, and roll-ons.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
A product containing the gel of claim 10 and a material selected from the group consisting of crosslinked silicone rubber particles, pharmaceuticals, biocides, herbicides, pesticides, water, and water-soluble substances.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method of treating hair or skin comprising applying to the hair or skin a product of claim 13.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method of modifying rheological, physical, or energy absorbing properties, of silicone or organic phases selected from the group consisting of sealants, paints, coatings, greases, adhesives, antifoams, and potting compounds, comprising incorporating therein the gel of claim 10 containing crosslinked silicone rubber particles.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method of filling or insulating an electrical cable comprising incorporating therein the gel of claim 10.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method of stabilizing in-ground soil or water barriers comprising incorporating into soil the gel of claim 10.
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