| abstract |
Disclosed are nitrogen containing silane compounds of the formula WHERE R is an organic radical, X is selected from halo, hydroxy, alkoxy, aryloxy, organo oxycarbonyl, azido, amine, and amide radicals; T is selected from alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkaryl, and aralkyl radicals; a is an integer from 1 to 3; b is an integer from 0 to 2; c is an integer from 1 to 10; d is an integer from 1 to 3; and a+b+d equals 4; and Z is selected from WHERE R'' is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and -COOR'''' radicals; where R'''' is selected from alkyl, cycloalkyl, and aryl radicals. Also disclosed is a process to promote the adhesion of polymers to siliceous materials, metals, metal oxides, and other polymers using the said silane compounds. In particular, there is disclosed a process of improving the adhesion of tire cord to rubber tire stock using the said silane compounds. The cross-linking of polymers with the silane compounds is also disclosed. |