Abstract:
The first aspect in the present invention provides a composition that includes (A) 100 parts by mass of an organoalkoxysilane represented by the following formula (1) and/or a compound obtained by partial hydrolysis and condensation of said organoalkoxysilane: R1aSi(OR2)4-a . . . (1), (B) 0.3 to 20 parts by mass of an aluminum dicarboxylate represented by the following formula (2): (R3COO)2Al(OH) . . . (2), and (C) 0.3 to 20 parts by mass of an aliphatic acid having 6 to 24 carbon atoms. The second aspect in the present invention provides a composition that includes components (A), (B) and (C) and further (D) 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of a dicarboxylic acid having 6 to 30 carbon atoms. Further, the present invention provides a method for making a porous material less water-absorptive by applying the composition to a surface of said porous material and a porous material modified by the method.
Abstract:
Disclosed therein is a synthetic marble with high hardness and a method of manufacturing the synthetic marble, in which the raw material for the surface of a manufactured synthetic marble is silica because a step of coating a material of a high hardness, silica, on a sheet is included in the process of manufacturing the synthetic marble, so that the synthetic marble is not contaminated because it is not scratched due to the solid surface of high hardness, and is easy to clean.
Abstract:
A process for preparing a cyclic siloxane copolymer, a water repellent composition and the use for treating porous substrates like concrete, especially reinforced concrete.
Abstract:
Solid alkali metal salts of organosilanols and/or their hydrolysis/condensation products are prepared by hydrolysis of organosilanes in water and in the presence of a basic alkali metal salt. The products contain predominately methyl and ethyl organic groups, and C4 or higher hydrocarbon groups as well. The solid salts effectively hydrophobe building materials, while being easily mixed with water.
Abstract:
The method consists of the formation of a layer over a stone substrate to increase its hardness, chemical resistance, wear and scratch resistance, comprising applying on the substrate a coating matrix incorporating an organic material and fillers including inorganic nanoparticles and/or microparticles; chemically binding said matrix to the substrate, by a self-assembly process and/or a binding process by covalent bonding, electrostatic bonding, van der Waals bonding or hydrogen bonds; and finally drying said matrix. The mentioned organic material is selected from organosilanes, organophosphates, polycarboxylic compounds, compounds based on triazine heterocycles and said nanoparticles are nanoparticles of oxides, carbides, borides, nitrides of metals or of semimetals.
Abstract:
Methods of reducing hydroxyl ions in concrete pore solutions are provided. Such methods are useful in providing resistance to gels which form in concrete due to the alkali-silica (ASR) reaction. The methods comprise adding a salt or mixture thereof to the concrete, in aqueous or solid form, the salt or salt mixture having cations higher in valence than the anions. The methods also comprise adding an acidic phosphate or a silicon-containing alkoxide to the concrete. The methods further comprise resisting and/or inhibiting ASR in airfield runway concrete pore solutions by applying a soluble salt or a mixture of soluble salts in solution or a deicing salt mixture in situ to the runway concrete. All of the above methods are useful in reducing hydroxyl ions in concrete. Such methods can be used to resist ASR in fresh concrete, in concrete that is setting, or in hardened concrete.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods and compounds for reducing porosity in concrete using alkoxides. In a preferred embodiment, an Si-containing alkoxide, e.g., Si(OC2H5)4 (TEOS) or Si(OCH3)4, may be introduced to concrete where it penetrates the pore spaces. The Si-containing alkoxide undergoes hydrolysis and polymerization reactions to form silica gel, which reduces the volume of pore spaces. In addition, hydrous silica formed during the polymerization step may react with calcium hydroxide to form CSH, which may also reduce the volume of pore spaces. The calcium hydroxide may be locally available or it may be provided by introducing a Ca-containing alkoxide solution, which forms calcium hydroxide through a hydrolysis reaction.
Abstract:
The invention relates to hydrocarbon-free aqueous creams of organosilicon compounds, their preparation and their use. The hydrocarbon-free water-in-oil creams of organosilicon compounds comprise the components: (A) one or more C1-C20-alkyl-C1-C6-alkoxysilanes (A1), alkoxy-containing organopolysiloxanes (A2) and/or organopolysiloxanes (A3) which comprise, in addition to other organosiloxane units, siloxane units which bear Si—C-bonded radicals containing basic nitrogen, with the proviso that the amine number of the organopolysiloxane is at least 0.01, (B) one or more emulsifiers and (C) water.
Abstract:
The invention relates to hydrocarbon-free aqueous creams of organosilicon compounds, their preparation and their use. The hydrocarbon-free water-in-oil creams of organosilicon compounds comprise the components: (A) one or more C1-C20-alkyl-C1-C6-alkoxysilanes (A1), alkoxy-containing organopolysiloxanes (A2) and/or organopolysiloxanes (A3) which comprise, in addition to other organosiloxane units, siloxane units which bear SinullC-bonded radicals containing basic nitrogen, with the proviso that the amine number of the organopolysiloxane is at least 0.01, (B) one or more emulsifiers and (C) water.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns a composition intended for the protection of a solid substrate against environmental attack. The composition includes at least one biocidal component and a hydrophobing agent. The composition is in the liquid phase, and the liquid is a common solvent for the hydrophobing agent and the biocidal component (s).