Abstract: Oil in water emulsion compositions, and methods for preparing such emulsions, where the oil phase component of the emulsion contains at least 50 weight percent of a low molecular weight siloxane are disclosed. The oil in water emulsions are stabilized by a combination of a silicone polyether and anionic surfactant. The oil in water emulsions, and subsequently diluted emulsions therefrom, are stable with time and are useful in a variety of personal, medical, and household care formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising silicone-in-water emulsions and fragrance compositions. It also relates to hair care preparations comprising such compositions, which provide improved release of fragrance when applied to the hair and improved deposition of the fragrance on the hair. The invention is further related to methods of cleansing hair, which comprises applying a hair care preparation to the hair.

Abstract: A moisture curable composition capable of cure to an elastomeric body, comprising a polymeric material having not less than two hydroxyl or hydrolyzable groups an alkoxysilane curative and a catalyst comprising: a mixture and/or reaction product of a compound (i) M[OR]4 and compound (ii) M[OR?]x[Z]z, wherein M represents a metal having a valency of 4 selected from Group IVB of the Periodic Table, preferably titanium or zirconium.

Abstract: A continuous static polymerization reactor unit for the production of liquid polymers, in particular high viscosity organopolysiloxanes, in a predetermined viscosity range comprises a reactor (1) a supply means (10,25) for supplying monomers and/or oligomers to an inlet means (2), and an outlet means (5). The inlet means (2) is adapted for the introduction of a reaction mixture into a reaction chamber (3), and a means for introducing at least one viscosity controlling agent into the supply means is provided to form a reaction mixture with monomers and/or oligomers (11,13,15,12,14,16). The unit is adapted to maintain the values of temperature and flow rate of the resulting reaction mixture/polymer in the reaction chamber (3) substantially constant.

Abstract: In a process for the preparation of an emulsion of a silicone organic block copolymer in water, a polydiorganosiloxane having terminal reactive groups (A), an organic material having terminal groups (B) which are reactive with the groups (A) and a catalyst are emulsified in water with a surfactant and the resulting emulsion is subjected to conditions under which the reaction between groups (A) and (B) proceeds in the presence of the catalyst, thereby forming a copolymer chain containing polysiloxane blocks and blocks of organic material. Preferred emulsions comprise a copolymer comprising polydiorganosiloxane blocks and organic blocks, having a viscosity in the range 10 to 1000000 Pa.s and a mean particle size of 0.3 to 1000 micrometers.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for the manufacture of organopolysiloxane compositions, an in particular sealants, comprising mixing a polymer, preferably silicone, a surface active filler, an organosilane such as a cross-linker, a catalyst and an adhesion promoter, in which the organosilane (iii) is mixed with surface active filler (ii) prior to the introduction of the adhesion promoter. The resulting sealant compositions have improved adhesion properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of an inhibitor compound in an organosilicon composition for inhibiting curing of the organosilicon composition by a hydrosilylation reaction at a temperature of 40° C. to 100° C., or 100° C. and above, and a pressure of 1×106 N/m2 to 5×106 N/m2, or 5×106 N/m2 and above. In a preferred application the organosilicon composition cures to form a silicone gel or elastomeric seal or plug within an oil or gas well. Preferred inhibitor compound is 1-ethynyl-1-cyclopentanol or 1-ethynyl-1-cyclohexanol.

Abstract: A silicone composition comprising a polymer having siloxane units and two or more silicon bonded hydroxyl or hydrolyzable groups per molecule; a crosslinker; an extender material which is either an alkyl substituted aryl compound such as a heavy alkylate, or a alkylcycloaliphatic compound; and a u.v. light stabilizer comprising a benzotriazole moiety. These compositions are useful, for example as room temperature vulcanizable sealants. They retain color clarity or transparency, even on ageing.

Abstract: A composition which provides gas, flavor, and aroma barrier to substrates, where the composition is formed by mixing an ethylenically unsaturated acid, a bis-silane and a polyamine.

Abstract: A foam control agent, comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane material having at least one silicon-bonded substituent of the formula X-Ph, wherein X denotes a divalent aliphatic organic group bonded to silicon through a carbon atom and Ph denotes an optionally substituted aromatic group, (B) a water-insoluble organic fluid, (C) an organosilicon resin and (D) a hydrophobic filler. The foam control agent may be provided as an emulsion or as a particulate material. It is especially useful as a detergent foam control agent.

Abstract: A foam control agent comprises (A) an organopolysiloxane material having at least one silicon-bonded substituent of the formula X—Ph, wherein X denotes a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group and Ph denotes an optionally substituted aromatic group, (B) an organosilicon resin and (C) a hydrophobic filler. The organosilicon resin (B) preferably consists of siloxane units of the formula R′aSiO4−a/2 wherein R′ denotes a hydroxyl, hydrocarbon or hydrocarbonoxy group, particularly trialkylsiloxy units and SiO4/2 units, wherein a has a value of from 0.5 to 2.4. The foam control agent may be provided as an emulsion or as a particulate material. It is especially useful as a detergent foam control agent.

Abstract: A microemulsion is formed by combining (a) water, (b) a nonionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, or a mixture of such surfactants, (c) a linear non-volatile polysiloxane, (d) an amine functional polysiloxane, and (e) a carboxylic acid. The mixture is mechanically agitated until a microemulsion is obtained containing polysiloxane particles having an average diameter of less than 50 nanometer (0.05 micron/500 angstrom Å). These microemulsions are useful in paper coating, textile coating, and home care applications. They can also be used to deliver silicone polymers of tailored rheological properties to the human body.

Abstract: A process for treating a surface of a substrate to improve the oxygen, carbon dioxide, flavor and odor gas barrier properties of the substrate with an organic acid having at least two acid substituents selected from the group consisting of a polybasic carboxylic acid, a polymer of an unsaturated carboxylic acid and a co-polymer of an unsaturated carboxylic acid, by applying the acid on to the substrate to form a layer, and exposing the layer to moisture. A variety of other types of additives may be included in the coating applied to the substrate with the acid including compounds of the formula RaX3−aSi(CH2)nY, a condensation catalyst, a solvent, and/or a filler.

Abstract: An oil-in-water emulsion composition comprising 0.5% to 20% by weight of a cationic emulsifier, up to 75% by weight of siloxane and water, wherein the siloxane is liquid and has units according to the formula Ra Si O4−a/2 wherein R is hydrocarbon or OH and a is 0 to 3 and wherein the cationic emulsifier is free from halogen in its counter ion, preferably methosulphate, etho-sulphate, acetate, tosylate, phosphate or nitrate. The siloxane preferably has a viscosity at 25° C. of from 10,000 to 1,000,000 mPa.s and is selected from polydimethyl siloxanes and polydimethyl polymethyl phenyl siloxanes. Also covered is a process of depositing siloxanes from such siloxanes.

Abstract: The foam control efficiency of a silicone antifoam in liquid or powder detergent formulations is improved by the use as an additive of an olefinically unsaturated alcohol, for example oleyl alcohol.

Abstract: A dispensing device comprising a reservoir (2) and a one way valve (6) through which material may only be conducted into the reservoir (2). Reservoir (2) comprises a piston (16), a cylinder device (10) capable of permitting expansion of the capacity of the reservoir as material is conducted into the reservoir, an electrical switch means (18) adapted to detect and terminate the expansion of reservoir (2) at a predetermined capacity value, means for exerting pressure (10,16) on material within reservoir (2) when the expansion of reservoir (2) has been terminated and a one way valve (20) set to permit flow of material from reservoir (2) via an exit port whilst the pressure on the material in reservoir (20) is not less than a predetermined value.

Abstract: A composition capable of curing to form an elastomeric mass is disclosed which comprises a polymeric material having at least one hydroxyl or hydrolyzable group bonded to silicon, a crosslinking agent of the formula R—Si—(OR1)3 wherein R denotes an alkyl group having from 4 to 8 carbon atoms and each R1 independently denotes an alkyl or acyl group having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and a catalyst compound comprising a titanium compound. A method of using the composition as a sealing material is also disclosed.

Abstract: A silicone oil-in-water emulsion containing a linear noncrosslinked silicone copolymer is prepared by polymerizing an OH endblocked polydimethylsiloxane monomer with an amine functional trialkoxysilane monomer in the presence of a metal catalyst. However, the polymerization is interrupted by the emulsification of this copolymer, and a carboxylic anhydride is added prior to the emulsification. The resulting emulsions are particularly useful in most personal care applications, and they also have value in textile fiber treatment, leather lubrication, fabric softening, as release agents, in water based coatings, for oil drag reduction, lubrication, and for the facilitation of cutting of cellulose materials.

Abstract: This invention relates to organosilyl peroxide compounds which are stable in aqueous systems and are used for bleaching and cleaning applications. More particularly, this invention is concerned with the stability of bis(organosilyl)peroxides when formulated in aqueous and non-aqueous delivery systems. The liquid detergents containing the organosilyl peroxide compounds of this invention exhibit excellent bleaching performance and stain removal properties on fabrics at typical low wash temperatures.

Abstract: The specification describes and claims an insulating glass unit and a process for making. The unit comprises two glass panes spaced apart by a spacer of thermoplastics material adherent to the panes, an inert or heavy gas trapped within the unit and a layer of silicone elastomer located at the periphery of the unit between edge portions of the glass panes and in contact with external surfaces of the spacer. The thermoplastics material has a water vapor permeability of not more than about 0.2 l/m2/day (measured at 20° C. for 4 mm thickness) and a shear strength of more than 0.2 MPa as determined at a sealant thickness of 0.5 mm at 23° C. and a shear speed of 100 mm/min.