The use of a catalyst of the formula (I) for the crosslinking of a curable composition. The catalyst of the formula (I) contains at least one aliphatic guanidine group. It is substantially odourless and nonvolatile at room temperature and accelerates the crosslinking of curable compositions very efficiently, without impairing the storage stability thereof. It is particularly suitable for compositions based on polymers containing silane groups, where it has very good compatibility, as a result of which such compositions do not have a tendency to separation or migration or evaporation of the catalyst.

The invention relates to a curable composition comprising: a) at least one polymer having at least one silicon-containing group of formula Si(R.sup.1).sub.k(Y).sub.3-k as defined herein, and b) at least one hydroxyl-functionalized polysiloxane polyalkyleneglycol brush copolymer of the structure [A(-XB)].sub.s as defined herein; and an adhesive, sealant, or coating material comprising said curable composition and use thereof.

The invention relates to a curable composition comprising: a) at least one polymer having at least one silicon-containing group of formula Si(R.sup.1).sub.k(Y).sub.3-k as defined herein, and b) at least one hydroxyl-functionalized polysiloxane polyalkyleneglycol brush copolymer of the structure [A(-XB)].sub.s as defined herein; and an adhesive, sealant, or coating material comprising said curable composition and use thereof.

The invention relates to a curable composition comprising: a) at least one polymer having at least one silicon-containing group of formula Si(R.sup.1).sub.k(Y).sub.3-k as defined herein, and b) at least one hydroxyl-functionalized polysiloxane polyalkyleneglycol brush copolymer of the structure [A(-XB)].sub.s as defined herein; and an adhesive, sealant, or coating material comprising said curable composition and use thereof.

A silicone release coating composition and method for its preparation and use are described. A release coating prepared by curing the silicone release coating composition has high immediate release force (>50 g/in). A release liner including the release coating is suitable for use as a transfer liner in processes for making composites articles, such as aircraft parts.

A method for cleaning a semiconductor substrate includes releasing and dissolving an adhesive layer formed on a semiconductor substrate using a releasing and dissolving composition, in which the releasing and dissolving composition contains: a component [I]: a quaternary ammonium salt; a component [II]: an amide-based solvent; and a component [III]: a solvent represented by the following Formula (L), where L represents a substituent substituted on a benzene ring and each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and k represents the number of L and is an integer of 0 to 5.

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A method for cleaning a semiconductor substrate includes releasing and dissolving an adhesive layer formed on a semiconductor substrate using a releasing and dissolving composition, in which the releasing and dissolving composition contains: a component [I]: a quaternary ammonium salt; a component [II]: an amide-based solvent; and a component [III]: a solvent represented by the following Formula (L), where L represents a substituent substituted on a benzene ring and each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and k represents the number of L and is an integer of 0 to 5.

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The objectionable odor of one component condensation curable organopolysiloxane compositions is eliminated by replacing all or the most substantial part of water scavenger vinyltrimethoxysilane with a phenyltrialkoxysilane, without compromising storage or curing properties.

The objectionable odor of one component condensation curable organopolysiloxane compositions is eliminated by replacing all or the most substantial part of water scavenger vinyltrimethoxysilane with a phenyltrialkoxysilane, without compromising storage or curing properties.

The present invention relates to a protective film and a polarizing plate comprising the same, and provides a protective film capable of minimizing the amount of static electricity that can be generated upon peeling the protective film.