Curable composition and its use

Claim 2

A curable composition comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by general formula [III], and wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A1) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula [IV] in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: where R and “a” are as defined above; and a compound (B), other than the rubber (A1), having a hydroxyl group and/or a hydrolyzable group.

Claim 3

A curable, elastic composition comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], and wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A1) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula [IV] in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: wherein R and “a” are as defined above; and a compound (B1) having a silanol group and/or a compound which can react with moisture to form a compound having a silanol group in the molecule.

Claim 4

A curable, elastic composition comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], and wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A1) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula [IV] in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: wherein R and “a” are as defined above; and a compound (B1) having a silanol group and/or a compound which can react with moisture to form a compound having a silanol group in the molecule.

Claim 5

A curable rubber composition comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A1) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula [IV] in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: wherein R and “a” are as defined above; a tetravalent tin compound (C), and a silicon compound (B2) represented by the following general formula [V]: R 4 a Si(OR 5 ) 4-a [V] wherein, R 4 and R 5 are each a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and “a” is 0, 1, 2, or 3.

Claim 6

A curable rubber composition comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A1) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula [IV] in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: wherein R and “a” are as defined above; a tetravalent tin compound (C), and a silicon compound (B2) represented by the following general formula [V]: R 4 a Si(OR 5 ) 4-a [V] wherein, R 4 and R 5 are each a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and “a” is 0, 1, 2, or 3.

Claim 7

A curable composition comprising (a) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, mercapto, alkenyloxy, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, and (b) a silicon compound (B3) having at least one amino group and at least one trialkylsiloxy group in the molecule.

Claim 8

A curable composition comprising (a) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, mercapto, alkenyloxy, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, and (b) a silicon compound (B3) having at least one amino group and at least one trialkylsiloxy group in the molecule.

Claim 9

A curable composition comprising (a) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, mercapto, alkenyloxy, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, and (b) an organosilicon compound (B4) represented by the following general formula [VI]: (R 2 (CH 3 ) 2 SiO) n R 1 [VI] wherein, R 1 is an alcohol residue or a weak acid residue, R 2 is a methyl or vinyl group, and “n” is a positive integer.

Claim 10

A curable composition comprising (a) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, mercapto, alkenyloxy, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, and (b) an organosilicon compound (B4) represented by the following general formula [VI]: (R 2 (CH 3 ) 2 SiO) n R 1 [VI] wherein, R 1 is an alcohol residue or a weak acid residue, R 2 is a methyl or vinyl group, and “n” is a positive integer.

Claim 11

A rubber composition curable at an ordinary temperature and comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbornene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the tenninal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, and a silane compound (B5) represented by one of the following general formulae [VII-1] to [VII-6]: wherein, R 4 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aralkyl and aryl; X is a group selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, alkoxyl, acyloxy, aminoxy, phenoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, ketoximate, mercapto and alkenyloxy; R 5 is an alkylene or arylene group of 8 to 200 carbon atoms; R 6 is a monovalent alkyl group of 8 to 200 carbon atoms; and “n” is an integer of 0 to 2.

Claim 12

A rubber composition curable at an ordinary temperature and comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbornene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the tenninal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, and a silane compound (B5) represented by one of the following general formulae [VII-1] to [VII-6]: wherein, R 4 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aralkyl and aryl; X is a group selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, alkoxyl, acyloxy, aminoxy, phenoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, ketoximate, mercapto and alkenyloxy; R 5 is an alkylene or arylene group of 8 to 200 carbon atoms; R 6 is a monovalent alkyl group of 8 to 200 carbon atoms; and “n” is an integer of 0 to 2.

Claim 13

A curable rubber composition comprising, as the active components, (A1) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, mercapto, alkenyloxy, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy and amino wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, (D) amines selected from the group consisting of aliphatic amines, alicyclic amines, modified cycloaliphatic polyamines and ethanolamines, (B6) a silane coupling agent represented by the general formula Y 3 (Si)Z, wherein Y is an alkoxyl group; and Z is an alkyl group containing a functional group selected from the group consisting of amino group, which may be substituted with an aminoalkyl group or not, and mercapto group, and (E) a resin composed of a lacquer-based paint, an acrylic lacquer-based paint, an acrylic resin-based paint, a thermosetting acrylic paint, an alkyd paint, a melamine paint, an epoxy paint or organopolysiloxane.

Claim 14

A curable rubber composition comprising, as the active components, (A1) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, mercapto, alkenyloxy, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy and amino wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, (D) amines selected from the group consisting of aliphatic amines, alicyclic amines, modified cycloaliphatic polyamines and ethanolamines, (B6) a silane coupling agent represented by the general formula Y 3 (Si)Z, wherein Y is an alkoxyl group; and Z is an alkyl group containing a functional group selected from the group consisting of amino group, which may be substituted with an aminoalkyl group or not, and mercapto group, and (E) a resin composed of a lacquer-based paint, an acrylic lacquer-based paint, an acrylic resin-based paint, a thermosetting acrylic paint, an alkyd paint, a melamine paint, an epoxy paint or organopolysiloxane.

Claim 15

A curable composition comprising, (a) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A1) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula [IV] in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: wherein R and “a” are as defined above; and (b) a silane-based compound (B7) substituted with an amino group.

Claim 16

A curable composition comprising, (a) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A1) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula [IV] in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: wherein R and “a” are as defined above; and (b) a silane-based compound (B7) substituted with an amino group.

Claim 17

A curable composition comprising, (A1) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber which has a structural unit derived from a norbornene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, mercapto, alkenyloxy, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, and (F) a filler, (G) a plasticizer, (H) a curing catalyst and (B8) an organocarboxylic acid compound.

Claim 18

A curable composition comprising, (A1) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber which has a structural unit derived from a norbornene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, mercapto, alkenyloxy, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, and (F) a filler, (G) a plasticizer, (H) a curing catalyst and (B8) an organocarboxylic acid compound.

Claim 19

A curable rubber composition comprising, a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A1) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula [IV] in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: wherein R and “a” are as defined above; alcohols (B9) and/or a hydrolyzable ester (I) (except the hydrolyzable organosilicon compound (B10), and a hydrolyzable organosilicon compound (B10) other than the rubber (A1).

Claim 20

A curable rubber composition comprising, a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A1) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula [IV] in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: wherein R and “a” are as defined above; alcohols (B9) and/or a hydrolyzable ester (I) (except the hydrolyzable organosilicon compound (B10), and a hydrolyzable organosilicon compound (B10) other than the rubber (A1).

Claim 21

A two- or more multi-liquid type curable rubber composition composed of at least two liquids, comprising a major ingredient (I) containing a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A1) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula [IV] in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: wherein R and “a” are as defined above; and a curing agent (II) containing asilanol condensing catalyst (J) and water or a hydrate of a metallic salt (B11).

Claim 22

A two- or more multi-liquid type curable rubber composition composed of at least two liquids, comprising a major ingredient (I) containing a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A1) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula [IV] in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: wherein R and “a” are as defined above; and a curing agent (II) containing asilanol condensing catalyst (J) and water or a hydrate of a metallic salt (B11).

Claim 23

A curable rubber composition comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A2) containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula (1): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2, and an inorganic filler (L), wherein the rubber (A2) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula (6) in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: where R and “m” are as defined above.

Claim 24

A curable rubber composition comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A2) containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula (1): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2, and an inorganic filler (L), wherein the rubber (A2) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula (6) in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: where R and “m” are as defined above.

Claim 25

A rubber composition comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A2) containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula (1): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2, and (K1) an organosilicon polymer.

Claim 26

A rubber composition comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A2) containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula (1): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2, and (K1) an organosilicon polymer.

Claim 27

A rubber composition comprising (A2) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula (1): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2, (K2) organic rubber which is at least one rubber selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol-based rubber containing a hydrolysable silyl group, polyisobutylene-based rubber containing a hydrolysable silyl group, natural rubber, polyisoprene, polybutadiene polychloroprene, acrylic rubber, acrylonitrile/butadiene copolymer rubber, ethylene/propylene copolymer rubber (EPM), ethylene/propylene/non-conjugated polyene copolymer rubber (EPDM), butyl rubber, urethane rubber, silicone rubber, epichlorohydrin rubber, ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer rubber, ethylene/acrylic copolymer rubber, fluorine rubber and chlorosulfonated polyethylene, and (M) a crosslinking agent for the organic rubber (K2).

Claim 28

A rubber composition comprising (A2) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula (1): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2, (K2) organic rubber which is at least one rubber selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol-based rubber containing a hydrolysable silyl group, polyisobutylene-based rubber containing a hydrolysable silyl group, natural rubber, polyisoprene, polybutadiene polychloroprene, acrylic rubber, acrylonitrile/butadiene copolymer rubber, ethylene/propylene copolymer rubber (EPM), ethylene/propylene/non-conjugated polyene copolymer rubber (EPDM), butyl rubber, urethane rubber, silicone rubber, epichlorohydrin rubber, ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer rubber, ethylene/acrylic copolymer rubber, fluorine rubber and chlorosulfonated polyethylene, and (M) a crosslinking agent for the organic rubber (K2).

Claim 29

A rubber composition comprising (A2) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula (1): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2, (K3) an epoxy resin, (N) a silane coupling agent, (O) a silanol condensing catalyst, and (P) a curing agent for the epoxy resin.

Claim 30

A rubber composition comprising (A2) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula (1): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2, (K3) an epoxy resin, (N) a silane coupling agent, (O) a silanol condensing catalyst, and (P) a curing agent for the epoxy resin.

Claim 31

A rubber composition comprising (A2) a silyl-containing ethylene/μ-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula (1): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2, (K3) an epoxy resin, (Q) a silicon compound containing a functional group reactive with an epoxy group and a hydrolyzable silyl group in the molecule, and (R) a silicon compound containing at least two hydroxyl groups bonded to the silicon atom in the molecule.

Claim 32

A rubber composition comprising (A2) a silyl-containing ethylene/μ-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula (1): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2, (K3) an epoxy resin, (Q) a silicon compound containing a functional group reactive with an epoxy group and a hydrolyzable silyl group in the molecule, and (R) a silicon compound containing at least two hydroxyl groups bonded to the silicon atom in the molecule.

Claim 33

A rubber composition comprising (A2) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula (1): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A2) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula (6) in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: wherein R and “m” are as defined above; (L1) calcium carbonate, and (L2) talc.

Claim 34

A rubber composition comprising (A2) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula (1): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A2) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula (6) in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: wherein R and “m” are as defined above; (L1) calcium carbonate, and (L2) talc.

Claim 35

The rubber composition according to any one of claims 13 to 17 , wherein said silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A2) has at least one type of silyl group containing units represented by the following general formula (2) or (3): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2 and “n” is an integer of 0 to 10.

Claim 36

The rubber composition according to any one of claims 13 to 17 , wherein said silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A2) is produced by reacting an ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber having a norbornene compound as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one terminal vinyl group represented by the following general formula (4) and/or (5): wherein, R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and “n” is an integer of 0 to 10, with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula (6): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolysable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2, to add the SiH group of the silicon compound to the double bond of the copolymer rubber.

Claim 37

A curable composition comprising (a) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbornene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], and wherein, “n” isan integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, mercapto, alkenyloxy, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, (b) a nickel-containing light stabilizer (S) and (c) a silane coupling agent (T).

Claim 38

A curable composition comprising (a) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbornene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], and wherein, “n” isan integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, mercapto, alkenyloxy, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, (b) a nickel-containing light stabilizer (S) and (c) a silane coupling agent (T).

Claim 39

A curable rubber composition comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], and wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, and a sulfur-based aging inhibitor (U).

Claim 40

A curable rubber composition comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], and wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, and a sulfur-based aging inhibitor (U).

Claim 41

A curable composition comprising (A1) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], and wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, mercapto, alkenyloxy, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, and (V) a compound having, in the molecule, an unsaturated group capable of triggering polymerization by reacting with oxygen in air andlor a photopolymerizable material.

Claim 42

A curable composition comprising (A1) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], and wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, mercapto, alkenyloxy, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, and (V) a compound having, in the molecule, an unsaturated group capable of triggering polymerization by reacting with oxygen in air andlor a photopolymerizable material.

Claim 43

An adhesive composition comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], and wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, a tackiness imparting resin (W), and a curing catalyst (H) composed of an organozirconium compound (H1) represented by the following general formula [VIII] or an organoaluminum compound (H2) represented by the following general formula [IX]: wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 4, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and Y is a group selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbon of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, halogenated hydrocarbon, cyanoalkyl, alkoxyl, halogenated alkoxyl, cyanoalkoxy and amino group, which may be the same or different, and wherein, “p” is an integer of 0 to 3, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and Y is a group selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbon of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, halogenated hydrocarbon, cyanoalkyl, alkoxyl, halogenated alkoxyl, cyanoalkoxy and amino group, which may be the same or different.

Claim 44

An adhesive composition comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], and wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, a tackiness imparting resin (W), and a curing catalyst (H) composed of an organozirconium compound (H1) represented by the following general formula [VIII] or an organoaluminum compound (H2) represented by the following general formula [IX]: wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 4, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and Y is a group selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbon of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, halogenated hydrocarbon, cyanoalkyl, alkoxyl, halogenated alkoxyl, cyanoalkoxy and amino group, which may be the same or different, and wherein, “p” is an integer of 0 to 3, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and Y is a group selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbon of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, halogenated hydrocarbon, cyanoalkyl, alkoxyl, halogenated alkoxyl, cyanoalkoxy and amino group, which may be the same or different.

Claim 45

A rubber composition of improved pot life, comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbornene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], and wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, a curing catalyst (H) composed of a mercaptide type organotin compound (H3) having the Sn—S bond, a sulfide type organotin compound (H4) having the Sn═S bond, organocarboxylic acid (H5), organocarboxylic anhydride (H6), or a mixture of one of the above compounds and a carboxylic type organotin compound (H7).

Claim 46

A rubber composition of improved pot life, comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbornene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], and wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, a curing catalyst (H) composed of a mercaptide type organotin compound (H3) having the Sn—S bond, a sulfide type organotin compound (H4) having the Sn═S bond, organocarboxylic acid (H5), organocarboxylic anhydride (H6), or a mixture of one of the above compounds and a carboxylic type organotin compound (H7).

Claim 47

A curable composition comprising (A1) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber which has a structural unit derived from a norbornene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], and wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, mercapto, alkenyloxy, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A1) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula [IV] in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: wherein R and “a” are as defined above; and (H8) a compound as a curing catalyst (H), represented by the general formula Q 2 Sn(OZ) 2 or [Q 2 Sn(OZ)] 2 O, wherein, Q is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms; and Z is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms or an organic group having a functional group capable of forming therein a coordination bond with Sn.

Claim 48

A curable composition comprising (A1) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber which has a structural unit derived from a norbornene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], and wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, mercapto, alkenyloxy, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A1) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula [IV] in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: wherein R and “a” are as defined above; and (H8) a compound as a curing catalyst (H), represented by the general formula Q 2 Sn(OZ) 2 or [Q 2 Sn(OZ)] 2 O, wherein, Q is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms; and Z is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms or an organic group having a functional group capable of forming therein a coordination bond with Sn.

Claim 49

A curable rubber composition comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], and wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A1) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula [IV] in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: wherein R and “a” are as defined above; and titanates (Y).

Claim 50

A curable rubber composition comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], and wherein, “n” is an integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A1) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula [IV] in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: wherein R and “a” are as defined above; and titanates (Y).

Claim 51

A sealant for laminated glass, comprising (A2) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula (1): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A2) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula (6) in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: wherein R and “m” are as defined above; (H) a curing catalyst, and (B11) water or a hydrate of a metallic salt.

Claim 52

A sealant for laminated glass, comprising (A2) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula (1): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A2) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula (6) in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: wherein R and “m” are as defined above; (H) a curing catalyst, and (B11) water or a hydrate of a metallic salt.

Claim 53

A sealant for laminated glass, comprising (A2) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula (1): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2, (X) a hot melt resin, (H) a curing catalyst, and (B11) water or a hydrate of a metallic salt.

Claim 54

A sealant for laminated glass, comprising (A2) a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula (1): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2, (X) a hot melt resin, (H) a curing catalyst, and (B11) water or a hydrate of a metallic salt.

Claim 55

The sealant for laminated glass according to claim 27 or 28 , wherein said silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A2) has at least one type of silyl-containing units represented by the general formula (2) or (3): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2 and “n” is an integer of 0 to 10.

Claim 56

The sealant for laminated glass according to one of claim 27 to 28 , wherein said silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A2) is produced by reacting an ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber having a norbornene compound as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one terminal vinyl group represented by the following general formula (4) and/or (5): wherein, R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and “n” is an integer of 0 to 10, with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula (6): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolysable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2, to add the SiH group of the silicon compound to the double bond of the copolymer rubber.

Claim 57

The rubber composition according to claim 18 , wherein said silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A2) is produced by reacting an ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber having a norbomene compound as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one terminal vinyl group represented by the following general formula (4) and/or (5): wherein, R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and “n” is an integer of 0 to 10, with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula (6): wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolysable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2, to add the SiH group of the silicon compound to the double bond of the copolymer rubber.

Claim 58

The rubber composition according to claim 29 , wherein said silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A2) is produced by reacting an ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber having a norbornene compound as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one terminal vinyl group represented by the following general formula (4) andlor (5): wherein, R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and “n” is an integer of 0 to 10, with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula (6): wherein , R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, thioalkoxy, amino, mercapto and alkenyloxy group; and “m” is an integer of 0 to 2, to add the SiH group of the silicon compound to the double bond of the copolymer rubber.

Claim 59

A curable composition comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], and wherein, “n” isan integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A1) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula [IV] in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: wherein R and “a” are as defined above; and a compound (B), other than the rubber (A1), containing silicon and having a hydroxyl group andlor a hydrolyzable group.

Claim 60

A curable composition comprising a silyl-containing ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber (A1) which has a structural unit derived from a norbomene compound, represented by the following general formula [I] or [II], as the non-conjugated polyene with at least one specific vinyl group at the terminal, and containing a hydrolyzable silyl group, represented by the following general formula [III], and wherein, “n” isan integer of 0 to 10; R 1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R 2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein, R 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein, R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of hydride, halogen, alkoxyl, acyloxy, ketoximate, amide, acid amide, aminoxy, mercapto, alkenyloxy, thioalkoxy and amino group; and “a” is an integer of 0 to 2, wherein the rubber (A1) is produced by hydrosilylation, whereby said ethylene/α-olefin/non-conjugated polyene random copolymer rubber is reacted with a silicon compound represented by the following general formula [IV] in the presence of a transition metal complex catalyst: wherein R and “a” are as defined above; and a compound (B), other than the rubber (A1), containing silicon and having a hydroxyl group andlor a hydrolyzable group.

Claim 61

An electric/electronic device member, transportation machine, civil engineering/construction, medical product or leisure product prepared from the composition of claims 1 – 17 or 20 – 26 .

Claim 62

An electric/electronic device member, transportation machine, civil engineering/construction, medical product or leisure product prepared from the composition of claim 18 .

Claim 63

An electric/electronic device member, transportation machine, civil engineering/construction, medical product or leisure product prepared from the composition of claim 19 .

Claim 64

A sealant, potting material, coating material or adhesive for electrical/electronic devices, transportation machines, civil engineering/construction materials, medical products and leisure products prepared from the compositions of claims 1 – 17 or 20 – 26 .

Claim 65

A sealant, potting material, coating material or adhesive for electrical/electronic devices, transportation machines, civil engineering/construction materials, medical products or leisure products prepared from the composition of claim 18 .

Claim 66

A sealant, potting material, coating material or adhesive for electrical/electronic devices, transportation machines, civil engineering/construction materials, medical products or leisure products prepared from the composition of claim 19 .

Claim 67

The curable rubber composition according to claim 10 , wherein the hydrolysable organosilicon compound (B10) is at least one compound selected from the group consisting of trimethoxysilane, triethoxysilane, methyldiethoxysilane, methyldimethoxysilane, phenyldimethoxysilane, ethyldiethoxysilane, ethyldimethoxysilane, butyldiethoxysilane, butyldimethoxysilane, methyltrimethoxysilane, ethyltrimethoxysilane, butyltrimethoxysilane, phenyltrimethoxysilane, methyltriethoxysilane, ethyltriethoxysilane, butyltriethoxysilane, phenyltriethoxysilane, dimethyldiethoxysilane, dibutyldiethoxysilane, and diphenyldiethoxysilane.