Abstract: The invention relates to novel siloxane block copolymers of the general average formula having linked, different siloxane blocks and their use as surface-active agents, in particular as additives in the preparation of polyurethane foams.

Abstract: The invention relates to block copolymers of the general average formula with siloxane blocks which are linked via rigid spacers, and to their use as surface-active agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel organosiloxanyl derivatives of the general formula: to a process for preparing these derivatives, to the use thereof for preparing organomodified siloxanes and to the use thereof as paint additives.

Abstract: Block copolymers of the general average formula ##STR1## where, A=radical R.sup.1, radical D, or radical E,D=radical of the formula--R.sup.2.sub.f --O--(C.sub.2 H.sub.4-g R.sup.5.sub.g O--).sub.n (CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2-i R.sup.6.sub.i --O--).sub.m R.sup.3,and E isa) a radical of the general formula --R.sup.2.sub.f --O--(C.sub.2 H.sub.4-g R.sup.5.sub.g O--).sub.n R.sup.3 and/orb) an epoxy-functionalized alkyl substituent which may contain heteroatoms and/orc) a monohydroxylalkyl, dihydroxylalkyl, or trihydroxyalkyl substituent which may also be aromatic or branched and partially or fully etherfied or esterfied and/ord) a halogen- or pseudohalogen-substituted alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl radical which may also be branched,provided that there are two or more different polyether copolymer units in the block copolymer, the remaining variables being defined herein, are disclosed, as well as their use as surface-active substances, in particular as additives in the production of polyurethane foams.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymers of the general formula I ##STR1## as additives in the production of polyurethane foams.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of silicone-polyether copolymers of the formula I ##STR1## as surface-active substances in the production of high-resilience polyurethane foams.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of block copolymers having linked siloxane blocks of the general average formula ##STR1## as additive in the production of polyurethane foams.

Abstract: The invention relates to polysiloxanes with 1) at least two polyether groups A and B, polyoxyalkylene group, with an average molecular weight of 600 to 5,500, consisting of 20 to 100% by weight of oxyethylene units and of 80 to 0% by weight of oxypropylene units and the polyoxyalkylene group B, with an average molecular weight of 700 to 5,000, consisting of 0 to <20% by weight of oxyethylene units and of 100 to 80% by weight of oxypropylene units, and with 2) hydrocarbon groups with 6 to 30 carbon atoms, linked to silicon. The invention further relates to the synthesis of these polysiloxanes and their use as additives for hair cosmetics, particularly as additives for hair shampoos to improve the handle and the combability of the hair.

Abstract: Polysiloxane-polyoxyaikylene block copolymers, which are intended for the production of polyurethane foams, are prepared. The foams obtained have an improved, finer cell structure and the collapse of the foams is reduced. It is essential for the invention that a mixture of polyoxyalkylene groups is present in the polysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene block copolymers. Further particulars are laid down for selecting the different polyoxyalkylene groups with regard to the respective molecular weights and the ratio of polyoxyalkylene groups to one another.

Abstract: Polysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene block copolymers, which are intended for the production of polyurethane foams, are prepared. The foams obtained have an improved, finer cell structure and the collapse of the foams is reduced. It is essential for the invention that a mixture of polyoxyalkylene groups is present in the polysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene block copolymers. Further particulars are laid down for selecting the different polyoxyalkylene groups with regard to the respective molecular weights and the ratio of polyoxyalkylene groups to one another.

Abstract: Polysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene block copolymers having different polyoxyalkylene blocks in the average molecule are prepared. The mixture of the polyoxyalkylene blocks consists of at least one polyoxyalkylene group A and at least one polyoxyalkylene group B and/or at least one polyoxyalkylene group C, each polyoxyalkylene group A having an average molecular weight of 600 to 5,500 and consisting of 20 to 90% by weight of oxyethylene units and 80 to 10% by weight of oxypropylene units, polyoxyalkylene group B having an average molecular weight of 500 to 5,000 and consisting of 2 to 19% by weight of oxyethylene units and 98 to 81% by weight of oxypropylene units, polyoxyalkylene group C having an average molecular weight of 1,500 to 4,500 and consisting of oxypropylene units. Up to 20% by weight of the oxypropylene units is replaceable by oxybutylene units and the molar ratio of polyoxyalkylene groups A to the sum of the polyoxyalkylene groups B and C is 1:4 to 4:1.

Abstract: A process of preparing rigid polyurethane foams is disclosed, wherein polysiloxane polyoxyalkylene block copolymers which have at least one aminofunctional group of the general formula, ##STR1## which is linked to a silicon atom, are used in an amount of 0.2 to 5% by weight, based on the polyol or the prepolymer having isocyanate groups, to provide polyurethane foams, which otherwise contain closed cells, with at least partially open the cells.

Abstract: In a method for the preparation of highly elastic, cold curing polyurethane foams, equilibrated organofunctional polysiloxanes of the average general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is methyl or R.sup.2,R.sup.2 is chloropropyl,n has a value of 0 to 12,m has a value of 1 to 8 when R.sup.1 is methyl and a value of 0 to 6 when R.sup.1 is chloropropyl,are added in amounts of 0.01 to 2.0% by weight, based on the polyols, to the reaction batch.The stabilizing properties of the organofunctional polysiloxanes are superior to those of the known products. The foams, produced pursuant to the invention, have a coarser cell structure and a higher elasticity. The foams are more open-celled as measured by the impression force.

Abstract: In a process for the preparation of molded polyurethane or polyurea articles, especially by the RIM process, internal release agents of the general formula ##STR1## are used. In this formula R.sup.1 =is alkyl with 20 to 40 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 =is R.sup.1 or methyl,R.sup.3 =is --(CH.sub.2).sub.s -- or --[(CH.sub.2).sub.t --].sub.r (OC.sub.2 H.sub.4).sub.x --(OC.sub.3 H.sub.6).sub.y --whereins=3 to 12,t=3 to 12,r=0 or 1,x=0 to 10,y=0 to 10,and the sum of x+y is not less than 1,n=0 to 50,m=2 to 100, m being greater than n,p=0 to 5,with the proviso that the siloxane has a melting point of not less than 38.degree. C.The compounds are finely dispersed with an average particle size of not less than 5 to 100.mu. in amounts of 0.5 to 5 weight percent, based on the reaction formulation. The release agents are preferably suspended in a portion of the polyol or polyolamine that is to be foamed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of copolymers of the average formula ##STR1## in which R is an alkyl radical with 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a hydrogen radical;n=10 to 200;m=1 to 25;o=1 to 100 with the proviso that o is not less than m, and 3 o is less than n in the average molecule;p=7 to 17; andwherein the molecular weight of the (C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O--).sub.x (C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O--).sub.y R radical is 250 to 2,000 with x and y being selected so that the weight ratio of oxyethylene to oxypropylene is 100:0 to 20:80, as emulsifiers for the preparation of W/O emulsions, whose oily phase consists of or contains silicone oil.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of flexible polyurethane foams using polysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene block copolymers as stabilizers having the general formula: ##STR1## in which A represents A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 polyoxyalkylene blocks, as defined hereinafter, which are linked to silicon over carbon and which have the general formula --R.sup.2 --O--(C.sub.x H.sub.2x O--).sub.y R.sup.3, R.sup.2 being a divalent hydrocarbon radical with 2 to 4 carbon atoms and R.sup.3, x and y are as defined hereinafter,B is a methyl radical, the A or R.sup.1 radical,R.sup.1 is an alkyl radical with 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a substituted alkyl radical with 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an aryl or an alkaryl radical,n has a value of 30 to 200,m has a value of 3 to 20 when B is a methyl radical or corresponds to the R.sup.1 radical, and a value of 1 to 18 when B corresponds to the A radical,o has a value of 0 to 40, n being not less than 5 m, and m and o being not greater than 1/3 n,with the proviso that(a) the A.sup.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxanes that have betaine groups and are of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 can represent the same or different groups in the molecule and may be an alkyl radical with 1 to 18 carbon atoms, an aryl radical or a polyoxyalkylene radical with the proviso that at least 70% of the R.sup.1 radicals are methyl radicals,R.sup.2 may be the same as R.sup.1, with the proviso that at least one R.sup.2 radical represents the ##STR2## in which R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are different, one radical representing a hydroxyl group, and the other the ##STR3## in which R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are the same or different and represent an alkyl radical with 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a benzyl radical, and n=1, 2, or 3,x has a value of 0 to 200, andy has a value of 1 to 50,as well as processes for their synthesis and their use in cosmetic preparations.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxanes that have betaine groups and the following general formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 can represent the same or different groups in the molecule and may be an alkyl radical with 1 to 18 carbon atoms, an aryl radical or a polyoxyalkylene radical with the proviso that at least 70% of the R.sup.1 radicals are methyl radicals,R.sup.2 may be the same as R.sup.1, with the proviso that at least one R.sup.2 radical represents ##STR2## in which R.sup.3 is a divalent alkylene radical with 2 to 12 carbon atoms,R.sup.4 is a divalent alkylene radical with 2 to 6 carbon atoms,R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are the same or different and represent an alkyl radical with 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a benzyl radical, andn=1, 2, or 3,x has a value of 0 to 200, andy has a value of 1 to 50, as well as processes for their synthesis and their use in cosmetic preparations, especially in hair care products.

Abstract: In a process for producing rigid polyurethane foams, polysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene block copolymers having the formula ##STR1## are used, in which A represents polyoxyalkylene blocks A.sup.1 or A.sup.2 having the formula --R.sup.2 --O--(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.y R.sup.1, which are linked to silicon by an SiC bond and in which R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 represents a bridging group, y is a whole number, and m has a value of 2.0 to 2.6, with the proviso that:a. the A.sup.1 blocks comprise 70 to 100 weight percent oxyethylene units, the remainder being oxypropylene units, and have a molecular weight from about 250 to 1,000,b. the A.sup.2 blocks comprise 35 to 65 weight percent oxyethylene units, the remainder being oxypropylene units, and have a molecular weight from about 600 to 1,500,c. the molar ratio of the A.sup.1 block to the A.sup.2 blocks is 85:15 to 15:85 and there is at least one block of A.sup.1 and block of A.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of highly resilient, cold-curing polyurethane foams with the distinctive feature that polysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene block copolymers with the following characteristics are used as foam stabilizers:(a) the polysiloxane block is linear or branched and contains an average of 4 to 25 silicon atoms, wherein the organic radicals linked to the silicon atoms are polyoxyalkylene or methyl radicals and up to 30% of the methyl radicals can be replaced by substituted alkyl radicals with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and/or phenyl radicals, and mixtures thereof;(b) the polyoxyalkylene portion consists of at least two polyoxyalkylene blocks, A.sub.1 and A.sub.2, which are formed from oxyethylene and oxypropylene units, wherein block A.sub.1 is formed from 45 to 100 mole percent of oxyethylene units and 55 to 0 mole percent of oxypropylene units and block A.sub.